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SMH: Teen Allegedly Urinated On Shelf At Texas Walmart

Source: JIM WATSON / Getty So people have gone from licking ice cream to spitting in mouthwash to … urinating on stuff at Walmart? An incident Saturday in Porter, Texas happened where a teenager allegedly urinated on a shelf in a Walmart. The incident took place at the Walmart located at 23561 US-59 and video of the incident was shared on social media, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged 15-year-old whizzer was with a group of other teens to attempt to steal a case of beer but they were stopped at the door by Walmart staff, according to deputies. What the staff didn’t realize, the 15-year-old had urinated on a shelf near the beverage aisle as they were leaving the store. It’s not the first video in recent days to emerge on social media of the act. A woman is wanted after she allegedly urinated on potatoes at a Walmart in Western Pennsylvania. Walmart staff in both incidents sanitized the area. Charges are expected to be filed against both parties. “The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office will not tolerate these types of vulgar acts. Tampering with consumer products is not only morally reprehensible but can be a felony offense by which offenders will be charged,” the sheriff’s office said.  Walmart issued the following statement: “This obscene conduct is outrageous and disappointing. As soon as we were notified, we sanitized the area to ensure its cleanliness and safety for our customers. We take this seriously and are working with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to find those responsible.”

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#LHHH’s Season 6 Super Trailer Previews All The Mess Going Down In La La Land

Source: VH1 With Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta officially coming to a close last night, it’s time to head to the west coast. The Hollywood cast of ratchets are back, and for season 6 of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood we got some new cast members to throw in the mix. Returning to bring the drama for the reality show’s sixth season is A1, Lyrica, Lil Fizz, Apryl Jones, Apple Watts, Ray J, Princess Love, Paris Phillips, and Love & Hip Hop all-star K.Michelle. The trailer picks up with the Millenium Tour and the tension we didn’t get to see. Minus Omarion and Raz B, Lil Fizz and Boog are excited that B2K is but Fizz knows it can all fall apart at any second. We quickly learn that Marques Houston has joined the cast when J Boog mentions that fans want Immature to join the tour. That seems to be a forgone conclusion because of the fact can’t get the financial details together. There is also that issue of Fizz and Omarion’s baby mother Apryl Jones possibly shacking up and smashing much to the dismay of Fizz’s baby mama Moniece Slaughter. So the whole B2K dynamic looks like it’s just going to be one big mess the entire season. A1 is the joke of the internet right now because of a ridiculous hairdo, is going through it with his wife, Lyrica. View this post on Instagram Elton John A post shared by A1 Bentley (@a1bentley) on Jul 23, 2019 at 4:46am PDT Apparently, the songwriter cheated on his wife with a new cast member by the name of Summer Bunni. If that name sounds familiar, she was one of the girls Offset was trying to set up a struggle threesome with. New to Love & Hip Hop shenanigans is YoYo who is trying to resurrect her Hip-Hop career and mentor younger artist, why she thought joining this cast was a good idea is beyond us. Ray J and his wife Princess Love are trying to find ways to bring the spice back into the bedroom. Princess goes full Fifty  Shades of Grey on her husband, maybe they should just make a sex tape honestly. The married couple is also going through it while frantically trying to find their missing dog. K.Michelle is back, and we are following her “drama” with her surrogate who will be helping her achieve her maternal of dreams of having twins. We also meet a new white cast member Mickey Munday who is trying to make his mark in Black dominated industry. While sticking out of sore thumb because of his skin color, we also learn he is dating model Slick Woods. View this post on Instagram Slicky Munday A post shared by @ slickwoods on Jul 1, 2019 at 7:14pm PDT Other cast members on deck include: Zell Swag, Jason Lee, Brittany B., Misster Ray, Daniel “Booby” Gibson, Pam Bentley and Tricia Ana. Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood premieres Monday, August 5, you can watch the super trailer below and get an idea at what to expect from season 6. — Photo: VH1

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All The Reasons Why We All Need To Put More Respect On Missy Elliott’s Name

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Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

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B lack women are continuing to break major racial barriers in the realm of academia. According to the Journal of Blacks in Higher Education , Kimberly Mutcherson was recently selected to become the dean of Rutgers University’s law school. “I care a lot about doing work that is not just for other legal scholars, but has the potential to be meaningful in people’s lives,” says new @RutgersLaw Co-Dean Kimberly Mutcherson ( @ProfessorMutch ) in a feature in @PhillyInquirer . Read: https://t.co/JsQ12kwwWw — Rutgers Law (@RutgersLaw) January 11, 2019 Mutcherson’s historic appointment is one of many firsts, the news outlet writes. She is the first woman, the first Black person and the first LGBT individual to serve in this role. Mutcherson started her journey at Rutgers 17 years ago as an assistant professor. She then moved up the ranks and in 2015 was named vice dean of the New Jersey-based university’s law school. Mutcherson—who earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a juris doctorate degree from Columbia Law School—has conducted research surrounding reproductive justice. During her career she’s worked with the Center for Reproductive Rights and the HIV Law Project. “I am thrilled to be able to continue my service to Rutgers law as co-dean,” said Mutcherson, according to the Philadelphia Tribune . “I know that our institution has a very bright future and will continue to provide a high-quality legal education and produce lawyers who change the profession and the world for the better.” Rutgers University-Camden Chancellor Phoebe A. Haddon said that Mutcherson will play an integral role in building upon the momentum and energy at Rutgers Law. “She is passionate about the value of a legal education that prepares creative thinkers who are ready to be leaders in virtually every aspect of our society. She sees with clarity the role of the law in protecting individual rights” said Haddon. Mutcherson started her new role on January 1. Her appointment comes just months after Olivette Otele made history by becoming the first Black woman history professor in the UK after being selected to teach at Bath Spa University. SEE ALSO: Olivette Otele Becomes First Black Woman History Professor In The UK Harvard Has Four Black Women Faculty Deans For First Time In University’s History [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842542″ overlay=”true”]

Rutgers Law School Appoints First Black Woman Dean

Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

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M issy Elliott is a visionary who has and continues to shape music. She’s graced us with pivotal albums like Supa Dupa Fly , Under Construction , and The Cookbook and has penned songs for some of our favorite artists. Elliott—whose real name is Melissa Arnette Elliott—has hit a major career milestone. According to Entertainment Weekly , she will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. Missy Elliott to be first female rapper to enter Songwriters Hall of Fame https://t.co/TjJMWuqAxb — Entertainment Weekly (@EW) January 12, 2019 The honor is historic, making her the first woman rapper to ever be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, the news outlet writes. She’s the third rapper to be inducted. Jermaine Dupri and Jay Z received the honor two years ago. Elliott is humbled by the accolade. “I want to CONGRATULATE all the AMAZING songwriters who have been inducted into the 2019 “Song Writers Hall of Fame,” she posted on Twitter. “Also those who were nominated because their body of work is AMAZING. I AM SO HUMBLY GRATEFUL to now be inducted also.” Nile Rodgers , who serves as the chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame, said that the honorees this year are some of the most impactful songwriters in music history. “The first thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the second thing you need to know is it’s about the song, the third thing you need to know is it’s about the song,” Rodgers said in a statement according to the news outlet. “That’s true now more than ever but it has always been about the song so I’m very proud that in my first year as Chairman of the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame that we are recognizing some of the culturally most important songwriters of all time. The 2019 slate of inductees represents diversity and unity across genres and gender, highlighting our dedicated mission to honor music creators who have enriched our lives.” Other individuals who were inducted with Elliott include Dallas Austin , Jack Tempchin , John Prine and Yusuf Islam . The induction ceremony is slated to take place in June. SEE ALSO: Songwriters Hall Of Fame To Induct Jay Z, Berry Gordy, Jimmy Jam And Terry Lewis Kelly’s Ex-Wife Responds To Facebook Video Of Her Singing Along To His Music [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3842480″ overlay=”true”]

Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame

Congrats! Quincy Jones To Receive “Legendary Genius Honor” At Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards

  Quincy Jones ’ influence and legacy in the music industry is nothing shy of profound with a seven-decade-long career producing hits for legendary artists such as Ray Charles, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Celine Dion and Aretha Franklin. Mr. Jones has received countless accolades and now will be awarded with the “Legendary Genius Honor” at Spotify’s Secret Genius Awards on November 16 at The Theatre at the Ace Hotel in Downtown Los Angeles, hosted by Grammy-Award winner NE-YO.   The second annual Secret Genius Awards will celebrate the masterminds – songwriters, producers, engineers and mixers – behind the music that fans are streaming the most on Spotify this year. Spotify founded the Secret Genius program in 2017 as part of its mission to remain dedicated in supporting creators in the music industry. As a special tribute to Jones, 2X Grammy Award Winning artist, and Jones-protégé, Jacob Collier will perform with world-renowned trumpeter Ibrahim Maalouf.   “Big-time love and props to Spotify for taking an important step in the industry by spotlighting the many geniuses behind the scenes. It has been absolutely incredible to have collaborated with so many different artists throughout the last seven decades and it is an absolute honor to have been chosen as a recipient of the Legendary Genius Honor. Thank-Q Spotify, and I hope my work will serve as an inspiration to the next generation of creators.”  –  Quincy Jones   Jones gained prominence in the 1960s composing film scores and working with some of the era’s top artists. He then went on to produce three of Michael Jackson’s hit albums:  Off the Wall, Thriller,  which is the best-selling record of all time globally,   and  Bad . These albums spawned many top songs including “Rock With You,” “Billie Jean,” “Beat It,” “Man in the Mirror” and more. Jones has a record 79 Grammy nominations, was honored with the Grammy Legend Award in 1991, John F. Kennedy Center Honors in 2001 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013. In addition to his contributions to the music industry, Jones is a social activist dedicated to supporting the arts, education and underprivileged youth.   The Secret Genius Awards are made up of 14 categories and include Songwriter of the Year, Producer of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, Social Message and more. A complete list of Secret Genius Awards nominees can be found  here . Additional presenters and performers will be announced at a later date.

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Love At First Listen: Kehlani’s Most Beautiful Moments

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Though I didn’t know much about singer/songwriter Kehlani until very recently, I quickly became intoxicated with her honesty, a rare find in the industry. At just…

Love At First Listen: Kehlani’s Most Beautiful Moments

New Mike Epps Movie Trailer “Meet The Blacks” [Video]

Hmmm…         www.meettheblacksmovie.com & www.facebook.com  and #meettheblacks #blackpurge

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Hate It Or Love It Fellas?! Ne-Yo Says His Fiancée Crystal Renay Bought Him A Blinged Out Engagement Ring

Fellas, would you rock an engagement ring ??? Ne-Yo Says Crystal Renay Bought Him An Engagement Ring While on a recent episode of “Kocktails With Khloe” Ne-Yo sat down with Khloe Kardashian to dish on his engagement. All the while he was there alongside Tori Spelling, Ne-Yo, T-Pain, Sonja Morgan and King Bach, Ne-Yo revealed a surprising bit of info about his engagement to Crystal Renay. According to Ne-Yo after he and Crystal agreed not to get wedding bands, she bought a shiny ring for HIM and revealed it at their engagement party. “We planned to not do the ring thing, so I’m like, ‘Alright, cool, are you sure you don’t want a ring?’ (She said), ‘No, I’m fine, we’ll do the tattoo thing, I want something different.’ “So we get to the engagement party, she stands up and (makes an announcement) and brings out the ring. I’m like, ‘Man…!’ Two weeks later, I had to go out and get me a ring for her, and there it was, so now we got rings (sic)!” Crystal has been open about the rock she got for her man and posted it on IG. She also clapped back at a fan who assumed she used her songwriter fiance’s money to buy it. “I wouldn’t even THINK of something so basic,” said Crystal. Ne-Yo also has her initials tattooed on his ring finger. Fellas, would YOU rock an engaement ring from your girl??? Hit the flip for more photos of the happily engaged couple.

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Nile Rodgers to be Honored During This Year’s Grammys Celebration

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  Nile Rodgers, the songwriter and producer behind Chic’s “Le Freak,” David Bowie’s “Let’s Dance,” and Sister Sledge’s “We Are Family,” will be honored by…

Nile Rodgers to be Honored During This Year’s Grammys Celebration