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Orinda Shooting: Airbnb To Pay For 5 Funerals Of Victims Killed At Halloween Party After Families Raise Hell

Posted on November 8, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: MediaNews Group/The Mercury News via Getty Images / Getty Airbnb To Pay For Orinda Shooting Victims Funerals Airbnb had to have their arm twisted into doing the right thing after the families of five victims killed at a Halloween party raised seven levels of hell. According to the San Francisco Chronicle , Airbnb , under intense pressure and a lot of bad PR, has finally decided to pay for the funerals of those murdered in the Orinda shooting. A statement released by Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky announced that the company has budgeted funds for not only the funerals but also counseling for the families. What happened on Thursday night in Orinda, CA was horrible. I feel for the families and neighbors impacted by this tragedy – we are working to support them. — Brian Chesky (@bchesky) November 2, 2019 Chesky’s above tweet prompted some card-pullin’ and receipt-wavin’ from lawyer Jesse Danoff who represents the family of Raymon Hill Jr. He said his law firm “wants the public to know that in no way has Airbnb done anything to support the family of Mr. Hill.” He said the family asked Airbnb to cover funeral expenses but got no response. “They haven’t even reached out to apologize,” Danoff said in the statement. “They have merely responded in public with platitudes and thoughts and prayers or have made nebulous promises to ‘do better’ and ‘improve trust.’” And. I. Oop. Shortly after Danoff let the yoppa speak, Chesky called and offered to pay. An offer Danoff calls “reactionary”. Despite the company’s offer, Danoff said his law firm, Mitchell, will sue Airbnb for negligence that caused “a grave and serious risk to life.” “We’re looking to have the family compensated for what was a senseless death of their family member,” Danoff said. Gonna take more than a half-dozen caskets and flowers to push past this one. Chesky better be ready to back the truck up.

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Rest Easy, Pops: John Witherspoon’s Memorial Service Was A Star-Studded Affair

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: JLN Photography/WENN.com / WENN John Witherspoon , best known by many as Pops from Ice Cube ‘s Friday franchise, passed at the age of 77 last week. In a star-studded celebration of life, the beloved actor and comedian was honored by family, friends, and peers on Tuesday (November 5). Entertainment Tonight reports that the service for Witherspoon was held in Los Angeles as was attended by the likes of Ice Cube, Chris Tucker, Cedric The Entertainer, and opened by his longtime friend and godfather to his son, former late-night host David Letterman. Ice Cube was among a long list of speakers who gathered to honor Witherspoon at the event. Regina King couldn’t make the event due to scheduling but left a video message for Witherspoon. Marlon Wayans was also unable to attend due to work conflicts but left a moving message on Instagram that illustrated the love shared between them. The Boondocks creator Aaron McGruder was also in attendance, fitting as Witherspoon voiced Granddad on the television series. “Laughter is the medicine for our mind, body and soul,” Ice Cube said. “It helps us get through this crazy world, and God bless the ones that make us laugh. John was naturally funny.” May John Witherspoon rest powerfully in peace. — Photo: WENN

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High School Teacher Who Wore Blackface While Pretending To Be Common Placed On Leave

Posted on November 6, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: ALEX EDELMAN / Getty These white folks just don’t learn. A California high school teacher who dressed up as Common for Halloween decided he needed to rock blackface to complete his costume. He was placed on administrative leave school officials revealed. A student who goes by the handle @karington_kk filmed the racist spectacle and shared it on her Twitter account on Friday (Nov.1). In the 23-second clip, the teacher can be seen pretending to Common mocking the rappers Microsoft AI commercial in front of the class. The caption for the Tweet read: “Sooooooooo… one of our WHITE teachers at mhs yesterday decided to paint his face so look like common the rapper yesterday,”  Sooooooooo… one of our WHITE teachers at mhs yesterday decided to paint his face so look like common the rapper yesterday. pic.twitter.com/1WudSddCLZ — karrington (@karrington_kk) November 1, 2019 The student who shared the video is not an actual student of the teacher in question Buzzfeed News reports. She received the clip from her friend, whose mother also works as a teacher in Milpitas Unified School District. As for her reasoning for sharing the troubling video, @karington_kk told the internet publication: “We decided to post this to bring this to the eye of the public,” the user said. “He genuinely thought it was okay to come to school like this.” In a statement to BuzzFeed News , school officials revealed Tuesday(Nov.5) he has been placed on leave. “The employee has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation,” said Scott Forstner, the communications specialist of Milpitas Unified School District in Milpitas, north of San Jose.” The teacher’s name has not been revealed due to the school instructing BuzzFeed News not to share it because the situation was “a confidential personnel matter.” The principal of the school, Francis Rojas and Superintendent Cheryl Jordan, sent out a memo to parents and faculty about the incident on Sunday. “Blackface paint has a historical and present-day connotation of racism that demeans those of African ancestry,” the memo reads, with a link to a History.com page about the  racist origins of blackface . “The act was disparaging to our students, parents, colleagues, and the Milpitas community we serve.” “We strive to embed our instruction with cultural and historical content so that our students see themselves in what they learn, and can be proud of who they are,” said Jordan and Rojas. “We are committed to building an inclusive learning community for our students together with you.” The costume would have been great without the blackface. You can peep the original Microsoft commercial featuring Common below. — Photo: ALEX EDELMAN / Getty

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3Style National Finals: Red Bull Takes The World’s Largest DJ Competition To San Fransisco

Posted on November 5, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Red Bull / Red Bull Red Bull 3Style National Finals Touch Down In San Fransisco The world’s largest global DJ competition is making it’s way to San Fransisco next month. Six of the country’s best DJs will get together on December 8 for the ultimate battle of the turntables, and the winner of the competition will go on to represent the USA at the 2020 Red Bull 3Style World DJ Championships in Moscow, Russia. Red Bull 3Style is now in its tenth year, originally created in 2010 to advance and celebrate the culture of DJing. The rules of the competition are are simple: Each competitor plays a combination of at least three musical genres in their 15 minutes, aiming to impress the panel of judges and get the crowd on their feet. The score points are divided into four categories: Originality, Skills, Music Selection, and Crowd Response. 120 DJs will compete in 20 National Finals this year, which take place all over the world and determine who will head to the World Finals in Moscow. But that’s not all: Four Wildcards will be announced following the completion of National Finals in February 2020. The Wildcard category is open only to DJs from countries not hosting a National Finals event and are awarded by the International Judging Panel to compete alongside the National Champions at the World Final. The USA National Finals has some of the most celebrated names in DJing to judge the competition, including legends like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Four Color Zack, DJ Puffy, and the Bay Area’s very own, J. Espinosa. Espinosa took home the crown as the Red Bull 3Style World Champion at the 2019 World Finals in Taipei. On top of the competition itself, the performance lineup for the National Finals was just announced, including exclusive performances from San Francisco DJ J Espinosa, Miami based producer Jubilee, and Australian radio host Nina Las Vegas! Check out some videos of the finalists down below: View this post on Instagram Happy 5th birthday to my daughter Catherine Lilly aka dj.C-illy. She already has the most personality out of anyone I’ve ever met (she gets it from her mama @terramv) and is so creative too. Amongst all the other things she aspires to be, she says she wants to dj on the moon (that makes me proud.) We love you and cant wait to see what God has in store for you in this life. A post shared by Chris Villa (@djchrisvilla) on Oct 30, 2019 at 8:46am PDT View this post on Instagram Oh you didn't think we could do it again? Coming for the gold this year #GoldieAwards @foolsgoldrecs @atrak @goldieawards A post shared by Matsu (@matsu) on Aug 25, 2019 at 4:11pm PDT View this post on Instagram This goes out to my baby on Valentine’s Day . It’s also an attempt to get @kimmie.np a ticket for @theellenshow for the Mothers Day special A post shared by DJ Dynamix (@dynamixif2) on Feb 14, 2019 at 2:13pm PST View this post on Instagram Out here in Taipei repping the bay and rooting for @djjespinosa! You can still catch or on the radio tonight at 9pm!!! 102.1 fm and online!!! @redbullmusic3style #taipei #bpmsupreme A post shared by Gregory Sherrell (allegedly) (@djlazyboy) on Jan 25, 2019 at 7:40am PST View this post on Instagram from a log cabin to a condo @afrob__ @tpain A post shared by Shane Canfield (@shanecanfield) on Oct 27, 2019 at 5:19pm PDT   Find out more information and purchase tickets to the finals here !

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Jesus Take The Wheel: 4 People Shot Dead And 4 Injured During Mass Shooting At San Francisco Halloween Party

Posted on November 1, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: splash / Splash News 4 Killed 4 Shot At Halloween Party In San Francisco Halloween night got a lot scarier than people anticipated when they went out to party Thursday night. According to CBS San Francisco , Orinda County and Contra Costa County Sheriffs jointly responded to a report of a shooting close to midnight last night. Orinda Police Department and Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff are working a multiple shooting in Orinda. Investigation is active. Details coming later. — CoCo Sheriff PIO (@cocosopio) November 1, 2019 The specific location was not disclosed in the report, but it was noted that crowd size was a major concern for authorities so its safe to say that this was a club, bar, or open public venue. No further details were available at the time other than the fact that four people were killed and four others were taken to the hospital for injuries.

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California Leads The Charge By Signing A Bill Into Law Preventing The Sales And Production Of Fur

Posted on October 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Estrop / Getty Governor Gavin Newsom made history by signing into law a bill that bans the production and sales of all new fur products in California. California is the first state in the nation to pass such a ban. Assembly Bill 44 went into effect on October 12 th . The bill applies to all new clothing, handbags, shoes, and any wearable item that is made with fur. Last year, San Francisco was the first major city to go fur free , so it’s no surprise to see California continuing to lead the charge. What does this mean? This means that consumers (and sellers) will receive a civil penalty if they are caught buying or selling these new products. Used fur, leather, shearling, cowhide and taxidermy are excluded from the bill. Furthermore, any fur products used by Native American tribes or for religious purposes are not included in the ban. Those that are caught breaking this new law will face a civil penalty. According to the Humane Society, the fur industry causes the suffering and death of more than 100 million animals worldwide and animals on fur factory farms are forced to live in cramped, wire bottom cages, deprived of the ability to engage in natural behaviors, before being killed by gassing or electrocution. Kitty Block, CEO and President of the Humane Society of United States remarked via press release, “The signing of AB 44 underscores the point that today’s consumers simply don’t want wild animals to suffer extreme pain and fear for sake of fashion.” Many high end brands including Versace, Michael Kors, and Gucci have vowed not to use real fur in their collections. This is not the only animal friendly law that Newsom signed into effect. Under another piece of legislation tigers and elephants won’t be allowed to be used in circuses. Another bill protects horses from being slaughtered while an additional piece of legislation now protects bobcats from being trapped and killed. Tracy Reiman, Executive Vice President of PETA praised the moment calling it “historic” for animals “including those who have been whipped into performing in circuses or skinned alive for their fur or skin.” She also added, “PETA is proud to have worked with compassionate legislators to push these lifesaving laws forward.” Block added via statement, “More cities and states are expected to follow California’s lead, and the few brands and retailers that still sell fur will no doubt take a closer look at innovative alternatives that don’t involve animal cruelty.” Beauties, would you want your state to sign into law a fur ban? Tell us yes or no and why in the comment section. DON’T MISS: Lil Kim Is Fur Real About Squaring Up With This Animal Rights Activist Who Harassed Her In NYC Mary J. Blige Debuts Bad B***h Fall In A Fur And We’re Here For it! San Francisco Is The First Major U.S. City To Go ‘Fur Free’ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3061350″ overlay=”true”]

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Ice-T Joins Criticism Of ‘New Jack City’ Sequel Saying It’ll Be ‘Hard To Match Nino Brown’

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: John W. Ferguson / Getty After wesley snipes expressed worries about the “new jack city” sequel in the works, Ice-T is now giving his thoughts. The actor and rapper spoke with HipHopDX on the topic, considering he starred in the 1991 movie along with Snipes. When asked about his opinion on the movie, Ice-T said he’s not involved in the project and explained: “I don’t know if they’re going to be able to pull it off for a couple of reasons. One is Wesley’s performance. It’s going to be hard to match Nino Brown. I mean, Wesley did a legendary performance to where people are actually calling themselves Nino Brown. He really did it, a fictional character. Two, I think that movie had a lot to do with timing.” He continued: “It was about the crack era  during  the crack era. All the music was current — from the New Jack Swing music and the stuff Teddy Riley was doing. It was based on an actual operation out of San Francisco Felix Mitchell had going, where people were getting high in a building and never leaving. So, that was real, The Carter was based on something that was real. So right now, you’re in an opioid epidemic, but I just don’t know how they could flip it.” Ice-T went on to say that he didn’t want another remake mishap like the recent remake of “Superfly”. “I mean, they tried to remake ‘Superfly’ and that sucked,” Ice-T said. “I mean, it was a valid attempt, but you can’t make a movie that’s just a big music video.” When asked if he’d be in the sequel to “New Jack City”, Ice-T said: “I definitely would want to read the script. I wouldn’t want to mess with it. Even though that was my first movie, that’s still one of my best movies that people talk about, so I wouldn’t want to destroy that legacy. I think they’d been better just doing another movie, not having it to do with ‘New Jack City’ ; just do a new movie. I don’t think you can remake ‘New Jack’. I don’t think you can remake ‘Scarface’. I don’t think you need to remake ‘ The Godfather’; certain movies like that, leave them alone, you know?” There you have it. Ice-T seems to join Snipes, who said: “I think some things should be left alone…if it worked at the time under the circumstances. And the story was built around things that are current. I don’t particularly like the idea of recreating the drug culture. For what? […] I don’t know. They actually talked to me about doing it and I told them no. If I had a dime for every time I’ve said no. It’s a done deal, it’s a wrap.” A release date has yet to be announced for the “New Jack City” sequel since it’s still in the works with actor and filmmaker Malcolm M. Mays writing the script. There is no director attached yet. SEE ALSO:  Kanye’s White Pastor Says He’s ‘So Excited To Study The Bible’ Even Though He Doesn’t Read Books Rihanna On Being Asked To Perform At The Super Bowl: ‘I Couldn’t Dare Do That’

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Excellence: Steven Reed Makes History As Montgomery, Alabama’s First Black Mayor In 200 Year History

Posted on October 9, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

A LOT of positivity… Steven Reed Becomes Montgomery’s First Black Mayor A brotha just made history in Alabama in a major way! Steven Reed, a Probate Judge, is Montgomery, Alabama’s first Black Mayor. Reed is replacing current Mayor Todd Strange and won with 67 percent of the votes. He will be sworn into office on Nov. 12. “If there was any doubt about what we can do when we come together, when we unify this city, let the record show tonight, above all, show what we can do when we come together in this city and we build around positivity, around opportunity and all the things that tie us together,” said Reed about his victory according to WSFA. When asked why he thought his campaign resonated with voters, Reed said it was the vision for a united Montgomery. “I think our vision for a better Montgomery. Our vision for a united Montgomery, and our vision to create better opportunities for everyone and I believe our concise vision that was very consistent from the day one is something a lot of people listened to,” Reed said. “I believe people really were attracted to that. They really were interested in some of our ideas and that energy and that enthusiasm that we felt so many days in the community is going to churches, going to community centers, going to neighborhood programs, we felt the energy there and we felt that energy in some unlikely corners for some. So we knew the message was resonating, and we knew that somewhere along the line, we knew that we were making a difference and that we were connecting, and I think that’s why we had the results that we had tonight.” Reed’s win marks the first time in Montgomery’s 200 years that a black Mayor has been elected. It’s especially significant because Montgomery was once called the “cradle of the Confederacy.” Montgomery, Alabama, once known as the cradle of the Confederacy and later the birthplace of the civil rights movement, has elected Steven Reed as its first African American mayor in the city's 200-year history. https://t.co/PjcVnDIRzj pic.twitter.com/898HkTThcj — ABC News (@ABC) October 9, 2019 Congrats to Mayor Reed!

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‘Fresh Prince’ & ‘Martin’ Actor John Wesley Dies At 72

Posted on September 10, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Amy Graves / Getty Prevalent T.V. actor John Wesley has unfortunately passed over the weekend. According to CNN , he died at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California. His manager Gerry Pass explained that Wesley’s final days came after a long struggle with multiple myeloma, a cancer that forms in white blood cells. He was 72 years old. Wesley is known for appearing in various T.V. shows including The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air where he played Dr. Hoover. He also appeared in another beloved 1990s sitcom, Martin , as Mr. Jim. Other credits include Benson, The Jeffersons , NCIS, Moving, Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot and Medium. “John Wesley was a gift to the world, for his kindness and grace are immortalized in his works of theatre, TV, and film,” Pass said in a  statement . “I am heartbroken to have lost a dear friend today.” According to Entertainment Weekly , Wesley demonstrated his theater talents at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles where he starred in plays like Wild Oats and Arthur Miller ‘s An American Clock.  He also showcased his skills at the Old Globe Theatre in London in Toys in the Attic by Lillian Hellman . Wesley originally hailed from Louisiana and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in political science at the University of San Diego. He then earned his Master of Fine Arts degree from the University of California, San Diego, according to CNN. Wesley also served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. However, he couldn’t escape his passion for acting and he secured his first credited role playing a police officer on My Three Sons in 1963. A successful career in television followed, including work with actors like Denzel Washington, Barbara Streisand, Morgan Freeman, Tim Burton and James Earl Jones. In an interview with Indie Activity , Wesley said he cherished playing many memorable roles such as activist Torro Chombe in The Atlanta Child Murders mini-series and Vic Glendon on the series In the Heat of the Night. “Another memorable character was ‘Sweets Walker leader of his quintet from the series Dirty Dancing ,” Wesley said. “This character was created to tell the civil rights story of the 60’s. Too bad the series ended after one season.” Wesley’s most recent endeavor was the short film Second Acts , which was co-written by Pass. He is survived by his wife Jenny Houston, their daughters, his stepson as well as his mother and grandchildren.

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Back On Road: Summer Walker Announces “The First And Last Tour”

Posted on August 16, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Summer Walker Announces “The First And Last Tour”   Source: Kevin Rawls / Radio One Houston   Singer-songwriter Summer Walker is taking her show on the road. LVRN/Interscope Records’ leading lady has announced The First and Last Tour , which launches this fall in New Orleans. Rising Afro-Latina rapper Melii is the confirmed opener. 2019 has been non-stop for the sweet southern belle. In January, Walker released a four-song live EP, Clear , which gave all kinds of feels.  Simultaneously, the single “Girls Need Love” from her 2018 debut The Last Day of Summer took on a life of its own.  The anticipated remix featuring Champagne Zaddy earned Walker her first Billboard Hot 100 entry at #37. The song peaked at #3 on Urban radio and is now certified platinum! Baby girl is making MAJOR moves! The artist also appeared on the Jimmy Kimmel Show as part of Apple Music’s Up Next campaign before hitting the road to headline her sold out Girls Need Love Tour last spring. Walker is currently in the studio putting the finishing touches on her debut album, titled, Over It . Be on the lookout and let us know what ya think! Check out tour dates below.   The First And Last Tour 26-Oct – Mala Luna Music Festival 25-Nov – Toronto, ON 27-Oct – New Orleans, LA 26-Nov – Chicago, IL 28-Oct – Dallas, TX 27-Nov – Royal Oak, MI 30-Oct – Houston, TX 30-Nov – Pittsburgh, PA 31-Oct – Austin, TX 2-Dec – Boston, MA 1-Nov Day N’ Vegas Festival 4-Dec – Columbus, OH 2-Nov – Tucson, AZ 5-Dec – Philadelphia, PA 5-Nov – San Diego, CA 7-Dec – New York, NY 6-Nov – Tempe, AZ 10-Dec – Charlotte, NC 9-Nov – Camp Flog Gnaw 11-Dec – Silver Spring, MD 11-Nov – Sacramento, CA 12-Dec – Norfolk, VA 12-Nov – San Francisco, CA 14-Dec – Richmond, VA 14-Nov – Portland, OR 16-Dec – Fort Lauderdale, FL 15-Nov – Vancouver, BC 17-Dec – Orlando, FL 19-Nov – Salt Lake City, UT 18-Dec – Birmingham, AL 20-Nov – Denver, CO 20-Dec – Nashville, TN 22-Nov – St. Paul, MN 21-Dec – Memphis, TN  

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