After teasing Marvel fans a few months back , Netflix finally released a full trailer for Luke Cage , at Comic Con. For those unfamiliar, the series is a semi-spinoff to Netflix’s other smash Marvel hit Jessica Jones, and follows the adventures of indestructible and super-strong bar owner Luke as he navigates life in Harlem. Executive Producer and showrunner Cheo Coker previewed the series by simply saying, “The world is ready for a bulletproof black man.” We definitely are . Catch this Mike one on September 30th when it drops! Netflix/Twitter
Ex-Baylor Football Star Shawn Oakman Indicted For Sexual Assault In Texas Ex-Baylor football star Shawn Oakman was expected to go into the NFL until news of an alleged sexual assault turned the former baller into a potential convict. According to ESPN reports: Former Baylor All-America defensive end Shawn Oakman, the school’s all-time sack leader, was indicted by a grand jury on charges of second-degree felony sexual assault in Waco, Texas, on Wednesday. Police in Waco arrested Oakman in April after a Baylor graduate student accused him of sexually assaulting her at his apartment on April 3. He was freed on $25,000 bond after his arrest. The McLennan County District Attorney’s office presented the case to a grand jury on Wednesday morning. Under Texas law, second-degree felony sexual assault typically carries a sentence of two to 20 years in state prison and a fine up to $10,000. Oakman, who was once considered a potential second- or third-round pick in this year’s NFL draft, went undrafted after his arrest. “I think an indictment is just a prosecutor’s rubber stamp and requires a much lower burden of proof than one required for a conviction, which is beyond a reasonable doubt,” said Michelle Tuegel, Oakman’s attorney. “We still have a lot of investigation and work to do in this case. Shawn maintains that the sex in this case was consensual.” SMH!!!!!!
Don’t do it brother, reconsider … Yale Offers To Rehire Corey Menafee, Dishwasher Who Broke Painting Of Slaves Remember when we told you about Corey Menafee, the Yale University dishwasher who smashed a stained glass window depicting slaves??? Well after t he school dropped charges against him, they’re now announcing that he’s welcome to have his job back. Yale recently sent a statement to BOSSIP saying; Mr. Menafee, who resigned in June after he admitted intentionally breaking a stained glass window, has expressed deep remorse about his actions and informed us that he would like to rescind his resignation. He will be allowed to return to a position in a different setting, starting on Monday, after serving a five-week unpaid suspension (including the time since his resignation on June 21). Yale has already asked the State’s Attorney to drop all charges. We are willing to take these unusual steps given the unique circumstances of this matter, and it is now up to Mr. Menafee whether he wishes to return to Yale. Can you really be mad at him trying to get his job back even after the window incident??? Bills won’t pay themselves… What do YOU think about Corey Menafee potentially returning to Yale???
Kylie Jenner Reportedly Pregnant With Tyga’s Baby After Kylie’s camp took it upon themselves to clear up Kylie/Tyga engagement rumors — despite the teenager suddenly constantly flaunting a diamond ring on THAT finger — A “source” is reporting to InTouch that Kylie is getting ready to give her new niece or nephew on the way a little cousin-brother to play with. Apparently the reality starlet’s friends think she’s totally toting a gut full…but just doing a bad job of keeping it on the low: It looks like Kylie Jenner is going to be a mom! A source exclusively tells In Touch that the 18-year-old’s friends believe she is pregnant by her on-again boyfriend Tyga, 26. “Kylie’s friends are convinced she’s pregnant,” an insider tells In Touch. The source continues, “It’s all they can talk about. Kylie isn’t saying a word, but it explains why she and Tyga got back together again so quickly after their latest breakup. It just seemed right. She would never have the baby without Tyga right there with her.” Of course, with the number of times this rumor has been reported, Kylie should have had six or seven of Tyga’s babies by now. But we’re just the messenger here. It WOULD make sense why Kylie randomly went running back to Tyga in the middle of getting it poppin’ with PartyNextDoor, though… If only for the sake of keeping confusion down in their family tree, we’re hoping it’s just talk. Splash
REVOLVE Clothing celebrated their second weekend party in the Hamptons to celebrate the official launch of Moët & Chandon’s Rosé Impérial “Pink Flamingo” Bottle. The star-studded crowd enjoyed advanced access to the limited edition bottles, which will officially be released to the US public later this week. The REVOLVE Manor a Moët Secret Rosé Garden was set up to feature a different Moët Rosé each weekend throughout July, where bloggers, models, and others in the fashion industry enjoyed Moët Rosé Impérial from metallic pink-hued goblets and Mini Pink Flamingo Bottles from festive flute-toppers. Stars in attendance included Chanel Iman, Jamie Chung, Louise Roe, and Hailey Baldwin, with featured performances by Coco & Breezy Dotson, Desiigner, and D.R.A.M.
Your favorite rapper’s favorite white girl is finally getting the ball rolling on her first album. But, Niykee Heaton looks quite a bit…different since we last took a good hard look at her. Are you feeling this song??? YouTube/Vevo
Bow Wow Tells Omarion To Sleep With Lots Of Women After Breakup This morning we reported that singer Omarion and his banger baby-mama Apryl called it quits after the star was seen out with another woman on social media. Omarion shared the news with a lengthy IG post: And Apryl went more of the Nick Young route ! Single…the end….
Barack Obama took a moment after landing in Warsaw, Poland to speak out on the senseless killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile this afternoon…and let American citizens know that killings like these should concern all of us, not just the Black Lives they directly affect: “We have seen tragedies like these too many times. When incidents like this occur, there’s a big chunk of our fellow citizenry that feels as if – because of the color of their skin – they are not being treated the same. And that hurts. And that should trouble all of us. This is not just a black issue. It’s not just a Hispanic issue. It’s an American issue. All fair-minded people should be concerned.” TIME
11 Police Shot, 4 Dead After Dallas Protests Protesters have taken to the streets in various cities across the US to demonstrate against police brutality, excessive force, and senseless killings in the wake of the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, less than 24 hours apart from one another. Now, just as a protest in Dallas came to a close tonight, rapid-succession gunfire filled the streets and resulted in the injury of 11 officers, causing fatalities for four. Via NBCDFW : Three officers are dead, and at least seven others are injured in downtown Dallas Thursday, Dallas Police Chief David Brown says. The entire statement follows: Tonight it appears that two snipers shot ten police officers from elevated positions during the protest/rally. Three officers are deceased, two are in surgery and three are in critical condition. An intensive search for suspects is currently underway. No suspects are in custody at this time. We ask that any citizen with information regarding the shootings tonight call 214-671-3482. We will provide more information once it is available. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers tonight. DART says one of its officers has been killed, and three others have non-life threatening injuries. The gunshots rang out about 9 p.m. following a protest and rally held over two people killed in police shootings in Louisiana and Minnesota this week. The shootings took place as the rally and march were ending. Scores of police officers arrived downtown following the shooting, which took place near Main and Market streets and a block from the Old Red Courthouse building. Since that was printed, the number shot rose to 11 and death toll rose to 4. The Dallas Police Chief has blamed the incident on two snipers aiming at police, however live Twitter accounts of the action from people on the ground are giving totally different accounts of what is going on. INTERESTING. Twitter has also reportedly dispelled rumors that a protester spotted on the scene with a firearm he has the legal right to carry with him was one of the alleged snipers responsible for the attack. The man in the photos turned himself in, and the status of his apprehension is unknown. However, reports from 24-hour news networks are saying that Dallas authorities are still reporting that they have no suspects in custody. No word on the race or gender of said snipers or any proof/word if they were at all affiliated with the protest. But we know it’s getting VERY real out here… WFAA
