Source: @ParisaMichelle / SplashNews.com / Splash News Kelly Rowland Stuns At Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards Kelly Rowland looked absolutely stunning at Spotify’s 2nd Annual Secret Genius Awards on Friday. The brown skinned bombshell bared her shoulders in a black strapless number which she complimented with brilliant green jeweled accessories. Kelly’s stylist Becca Gross shared photos of her gorgeous client as well and Kelly posted several photos from the event on her IG. Hit the flip for more from the awards.
LOS ANGELES, CA – SEPTEMBER 25: Usher speaks onstage at Q85: A Musical Celebration for Quincy Jones at the Microsoft Theatre on September 25, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Laura Helm Sued Usher For Knowingly Transmitting The Herpes Virus To Her Usher said the details in his herpes exposure case are so sensitive and potentially embarrassing that he needs a gag rule in place to protect his good name. That’s according to a new motion from the “Caught Up” singer, which asks the judge presiding over his herpes exposure case to seal evidence in the case going forward, according to the motion, which was obtained by BOSSIP. Usher said in court papers that as a public figure, he has a lot to lose if details about his sexual activities, intimate partners and medical records come out as part of the case. We exclusively revealed that plaintiff Laura Helm sued Usher earlier this year, accusing the 40-year-old Atlanta native of knowingly exposing her to herpes simplex during two sexual encounters in 2017. Usher has denied Helm’s allegations and said she assumed any risk when she agreed to unprotected sex with him. Usher insists that if the info were made public, it would cause himself, Helm and third-party witnesses “harm, annoyance and/or embarrassment,” according to Usher’s motion. He said he is especially concerned that the media and others will get the case info and use it for profit. Usher used a similar tactic in a separate, simultaneous herpes exposure case against him involving a woman named Quantasia Sharpton and an anonymous man. The father of two said his legal team tried to reach out to Helm and her lawyer outside of court about a potential protective order, but couldn’t come to an agreement. The news comes as a judge denied Usher’s request to file the motion for the protective order under seal, arguing that all court records should be available for the public to see, and Usher failed to prove how he would be harmed if he filed the gag order motion publicly. Helm hasn’t responded to Usher’s motion, and a judge has yet to rule on his request.
B ullying has become an ever-growing issue in schools across the country. According to StopBullying.gov , nearly 1 in 4 students say they have been bullied at school. After learning that his son was being tormented, a Houston father stepped in and took matters into his own hands in a positive way, KHOU11 reported. A Houston father chose kindness instead of anger when confronting his son’s bully, and their adventure has now been shared thousands of times on social media. https://t.co/ZKIgguMnfM — KENS 5 (@KENS5) October 20, 2018 Aubrey Fontenot ’s son Jordan was being picked on by one of his classmates, the news outlet writes. Instead of getting upset, Fontenot decided that the solution to stopping the issue would be to have a one-on-one conversation with the other child to get to the root of the problem. He took the child for a drive where they discussed what was going on at school. The youngster, whose name is Tamarion , shared that he bullies other kids because he is being bullied himself. After a phone conversation with Tamarion’s mother, Fontenot learned that his family was homeless. He ended up buying Tamarion new clothes and sneakers. The heartfelt conversation was captured in a video which has now gone viral. Tamarion and Jordan later met to discuss their issue and after learning more about each other ended up laying the foundation for a friendship. The two played video games at Fontenot’s tattoo shop. “One kid said one thing, another kid said something. I said we need to settle this stuff like men,” Fontenot told the news outlet. He also added that the encounter wasn’t only a learning experience for the children but for himself as well. “It taught me something. I was angry at first, then I said let me try something different.” There are many people who are taking a stand against bullying. Principal Akbar Cook created a laundry room at West Side High School in Newark for students being bullied about their unclean clothes. SEE ALSO: Newark High School Principal Creates Laundry Room To Combat Bullying 12-Year-Old Student On A Mission To End Racist Bullying After Classmate Called Him The N-Word [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
S ongstress Beyoncé has poured a lot into historically Black colleges and universities this year and the Houston native is continuing her philanthropic efforts. She and her husband Jay Z have lended their support and resources to a different cause. The power couple recently helped to raise over $6 million for the organization City Of Hope, Forbes reported. Beyonce And Jay-Z Help Raise More Than Six Million For City Of Hope via @forbes https://t.co/75VFnTkWPO — City of Hope (@cityofhope) October 15, 2018 City Of Hope is a California-based non-profit that focuses on cancer research and treatment, the news outlet writes. The couple hosted a fundraiser gala in Los Angeles on Thursday for the organization. Amongst those who were in attendance included Kelly Rowland , Tiffany Haddish , Quincy Jones , Wiz Khalifa , Timbaland , Usher , and Dr. Dre . The 1200 guests—who were leaders in the music and entertainment industry—were treated to a performance by Beyoncé. Warner CEO Jon Platt was awarded the organization’s Spirit Of Life Award. “I can’t think of anyone more deserving to be prized in front of their peers and in front of the world than my brother, Jon Platt, the artist formerly known as Big Jon,” said Jay Z, according to the news outlet. “He’s the highest ranking black executive in any global company. He’s the Obama of the music industry. And I’m just glad that everyone in this room gets to acknowledge and prize this man tonight for all his accomplishments. He’s behind some of the biggest hits in the world and it couldn’t happen to a finer person.” The couple recently wrapped up their “On the Run II” tour earlier this month. SEE ALSO: Beyoncé Awards Eight HBCU Students With Scholarships Beyoncé Reportedly Demanding Her ‘Vogue’ Cover Be Black As Hell And Is Shutting Anna Wintour All The Way Down [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3832050″ overlay=”true”]
Shooting Victim In Raleigh Says Remeesha Blount Didn’t Pull Trigger & Run Her Over The victim from the Raleigh shooting for which Rameesha Blount has been arrested is speaking up and saying they have the wrong person! Previously, we reported Rameesha was arrested on multiple gun charges for being allegedly involved in a parking lot shooting. Reportedly a car carrying 3 women was shot at and one of the victims from the shot up vehicle was hit with a car, driven by the shooter. Well, a young lady named Dericka Godly claims she’s the car accident and shooting victim and she says Rameesha was not the shooter, but knows who is! No that’s a lie she did not do this sh-t to me and me and her knew who did this that’s why she hiding so come out the closet stop punk fake ng got this girl down town like she hit me with a car a shot at me see how streets talk.. smh I pray to God she get out… Dericka says she’s doing fine after the shooting and getting hit by a car in a Facebook status from yesterday: Thank you Lord thank you Jesus I’m feeling fantastic why do my physical therapy so I wanted to go to physical therapy in this program place I can go home ready to walk on my own still a bit sore got me taking Percocet morphine and Tylenol and all above yes I’m in Wake Med and is really messed up how they did the girl that got locked up and I want her fault but if somebody else fault that hit me and she’s hiding but I can say one thing with me it’s kind of slow the kind of tic ked off the brain but they will help you put when your feet I know like crazy today but I’m not perfect trying to not try to look impress nobody I want thing all the family and friends that can support me who came to see me and laugh with me in jail with me kept me company and they know who they are I give me a high five to the ones that say it was coming you are I see see you in the long run I’m just ready to see my kids my babies are missing my babies my sweetheart judaea fighting Nevaeh and my son’s zollie got a cell phone he really don’t know how to act what’s will tell the Lord thank you Jesus for let me see another day I’m feeling good wonderful fantastic ready to get the hell up out of this place keep me in prayer in Jesus name we pray amen.. As of now, Remeesha is still being held without bail.
(Donato Sardella/WireImage for Disney Consumer Products) Quincy Jones Issues Public Apology For “Word Vomit” In Interviews A few weeks ago Quincy Jones set the world on fire with back-to-back BLAZING hot interviews that managed to shed light on a plethora of public personas, including Michael Jackson, Marlon Brando , The Beatles, Ivanka Trump, Richard Pryor and Marvin Gaye. Well it seems after some time and a dressing down by his daughters he’s realized that he may have gone too far. Quincy took to Twitter to apologize. pic.twitter.com/xCYAqJ6oD2 — Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) February 22, 2018 Notice he’s saying sorry, but not that any of it wasn’t true. And we also noticed he put bowlegged in there. Think he’s shopping for some more girlfriends?
Source: Hot 1079 Quincy Jones has done another interview and is dishing on Richard Prior, Michael Jackson, and more. He is really giving us the inside scoop on everything. Teyana Taylor is opening a 90s themed nail shop, and Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcome their baby. Press play to watch Mz Shyneka’s Word on the Streetz Weekly Wrap Up.
Source: Getty / Getty After the great Quincy Jones ‘ got decades worth of ish off his chest earlier this week, folk are coming out left and right to say their peace. One comment that took everyone by surprise was by none other than Tevin Campbell , who clapped back at haters for their insensitive comments following Quincy’s Vulture interview. Now Im trending folks will really say some disgusting things. “Tevin was molested by Quincy.” GTFOH wit the devil — Tevin Campbell (@tevincampbelll) February 7, 2018 Quincy, who happens to be Tevin’s godfather, mentioned in his spiel that he feels Campbell is one of the most underrated artists he’s ever seen. Source: Getty / Getty Some folks agree with the music legend: Tevin Campbell deserved so much more. He was the Whitney Houston we deserved. — Xavier D'Leau (@XavierDLeau) February 7, 2018 And because of Quincy Jones when I wake up in the morning the energy I will be on musically is Tevin Campbell. Tell Tevin Campbell come to @breakfastclubam so we can have a Tevin Campbell Appreciation Day. — Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) February 8, 2018 Tevin Campbell should be allowed to drink for free at every bar in America for his contributions to the Goofy Movie soundtrack — David Gborie (@thegissilent) February 8, 2018 While others feel Tevin got his just due in the game: I don't agree with Tevin Campbell being underrated. His name is always brought up in the R&B conversation when speaking about male vocalists. Did the music industry throw him away? Sadly, yes. — ᴅᴏʟʟᴀʀ (@callmedollar) February 7, 2018 But what neither side can deny is the talent that the 41-year possesses and how he how much of an impact he’s had on the R&B game since the late 80’s. Hit us up on Facebook and Twitter to share your thoughts on whether Tevin Campbell is overrated, underrated or rate-less. Click the next page to refresh your memory of the 90’s R&B king.
Richard Pryor’s Daughter Blasts Quincy Jones And Everyone Who Believes Him Richard Pryor’s daughter is fed up with everyone sipping her deceased father’s “tea” by way of Quincy Jones’ loose lips in his recent interview with Vulture. Rain Pryor says that Quincy Jones is losing his mind in his old age and seeking attention by regurgitating old tired rumors about her father’s sexual proclivities, and his widow is only “validating” it out of hate for her deceased husband and a desire for legitimacy. Rain doesn’t believe the stories about her father one bit, and thinks you’re foolish and gullible if you DO. As she told the world off in a recent facebook post: All you who touted Faux News and preach about wanting blacks to be represented in a great light and then posted Q’s interview are irrelevant and full of your own BS. Q, was once a brilliant music producer who is losing his mind, and decided to garner publicity for himself with a sensationalized interview; and because y’all think and equate Fame and Money with decency, you ate it up like thirsty dogs, as he spewed out a lie about my father who’s not here to defend himself. Then on top of it all, my dad’s so-called widow validated it, because she needs to keep legitimizing herself and tarnish our dad even after he’s dead. She hated Q and Daddy. Y’all so thirsty and LOVE THEM but ever know the real source or full story, and you’re gonna wonder how 45 became president? WAKE UP!!! So read this, I don’t need you as a fan or a friend. I don’t need anyone in my life that thinks a sensationalized interview is relevant and “incredibly well done.” People who lie or share information to raise themselves up are bottom feeders no matter how much money or influence they have. Wrong is still wrong!!! #GTFOH I’m getting my millions the correct way, with integrity!!!! That’s all well and good, and we understand her reluctance to believe salacious details about her late father’s intimate sexual life…but we think there’s a strong chance her father’s wife and peers had a bit more firsthand knowledge about that side of her father than his little girl likely ever would. Besides, Pryor said he had dalliances with men out of his own mouth — on MORE than one occasion: Of course, the dead can’t speak for themselves. We can all agree that Quincy probably needn’t spill any tea but his own at this point in life… Getty/Facebook
Mom had on an Alabama sweater and a Tennessee hat…basically wanting her son to sign anywhere BUT Florida, despite the fact that they’re from Pensacola. Then again, there’s no telling what these recruiters promised the family when poor Jacob’s head was turned. SMH. Thankfully, Mama was able to gather herself and come give her visibly upset son a hug of support when it was all said and done: Getty/YouTube via ESPN/Instagram
