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Halima Aden And Zendaya Pick Up Daily Front Row Awards And Ashley Graham Puts Her Belly On Blizzy

Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Halima Aden Wins Breakthrough Model At Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards Halima Aden keeps on winning! The Somalian-American stunner picked up the Breakthrough Model award at Thursday night’s Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards. She was in great company too. Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Casamigos Tequila toasted Halima, Kate Moss, Zendaya, Emily Ratajkowski and fellow 2019 honorees at the Daily Front Row Fashion Media Awards, hosted at the iconic Rainbow Room in New York City. For the first time ever, The Daily Front Row also partnered with Revolve and awarded Negin Mirsalehi the Influencer of the Year Award. As the exclusive spirit at the awards presentation, guests were treated to specialty Casamigos Tequila cocktails – Spicy Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita and Casa Paloma. Source: Nancy Rivera/ SplashNews / Splash News Other notable attendees included Ashley Graham, Candice Swanepoel, Kathy Ireland, Aimee Song, Tan France and Romee Strijd. What do you think of Ashley’s maternity getup? The honorees at this year’s awards were: Magazine of the Year: Edward Enninful for British Vogue Style Icon: Kate Moss Fashion Force: Zendaya Breakthrough Model: Halima Aden Fashion Entrepreneur: Emily Ratajkowski for Inamorata Fashion Visionary: Michael Mente of REVOLVE New Wave: Sasha Siem Design Debut: Tomo Koizumi Cover of the Year: Indya Moore and Nina Garcia for ELLE Photographer of the Year: Zoey Grossman Beauty Innovator: Frederic Fekkai Check out more photos from the event below:

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“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” Exclusive: Kimmi Confronts Melody Over Unanswered Text Messages [VIDEO]

Source: OWN TV / OWN TV Kimmi Confronts Melody On The Love & Marriage Huntsville Premiere “Love & Marriage Huntsville” is back baby! And as we already reported, this second season is about to be a DOOZY! (Watch the trailer HERE if you haven’t already seen it.) The new season premieres Saturday and it looks like Melody is just a nicety as she wanna be — but don’t think Kimmi is letting her off the hook easily. We’ve got an exclusive clip below. Check it out: Well well… Do you think Kimmi let her off easy? What do you think is ahead for the Comeback Group? Love & Marriage Huntsville premieres Saturday, September 7 (9 p.m. – 10 p.m. ET/PT)

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“Love & Marriage: Huntsville” Exclusive: Kimmi Confronts Melody Over Unanswered Text Messages [VIDEO]

Politics As Usual: Jay-Z & NFL Get Flamed (AGAIN) For Donating To Org That Allegedly Supports Trump, Cuts Dreadlocks & LOOOVES The Cops

Source: Andy Kropa / Getty Jay-Z & NFL Get Slammed For Donating To An Organization That Allegedly Supports Trump, Cuts Dreadlocks & Loves The Cops *Sigh* Jiggaaaa, my nicckkaaa. Jay-Z and Roc Nation continue to find themselves in a deeper hole when it comes to their politics. Recently, the group announced that they would be partnering with the NFL as part of their Inspire Change initiative to donate $400,000 to two Chicago charities — the Better Boys Foundation Family Services organization and the Crushers Club. Well, surprise, surprise… Folks did some digging into one of the organizations, and it seems they don’t fully ride for Black people despite their surface-level charities. Twitter user @RzstProgramming brought up AAALL the receipts. They dug up old tweets and social media posts from Crushers Club and it was revealed that… 1. They have a history of gleefully cutting off Black boys’ dreadlocks. 2. They support Donald Trump helping Chicago with gun violence. 3. They believe “All Lives Matter.” 4. They practically fawn over the Chicago Police Department. *Sigh.* It seems most of the smoke is aimed at Crushers Club president Sally Hazelgrove who, according to now deleted tweets, said things like: “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It’s symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” “And another Crusher let me cut his dreads off! It's symbolic of change and their desire for a better life!” – Crusher Club President Sally Hazelgrove https://t.co/BgaYA2Ef6R — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019   Ms. Sally also reportedly praised a kid’s Jr. Chicago Police Department status: “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” The Crusher Club also encourages youth to grow up and incarcerate others to earn a living. “Our Jr CPD they cant wait to arrest someone! Especially hearing they can start making 70k as a cop!” https://t.co/clpwx8aDrA — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019   The org ALSO reportedly said: “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” Crusher Club said Trump is the answer for Chicago’s gang violence and called for a city curfew. “We need Trump to help us. Sad to say we need a curfew while we address our current crisis of gun violence.” https://t.co/wtWhiCKyIZ — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019 Lawd, help us. At one point, when someone tried to point out on Facebook that Sally’s locs-cutting rituals were problematic, she responded with “I don’t see race.” Back to the hair cutting, on Facebook, Stephen Styles attempted to explain to Crusher Club President Sally Hardgrove how problematic the practice is. Sally responded, “I don’t see race” and says she will be more careful with comments, but doesn’t agree to stop cutting dreads. pic.twitter.com/NIgY0vET5W — Resist Programming (@RzstProgramming) September 5, 2019   Come on Jigga!! Sally tried to defend her hair-cutting proclivities in a statement to FADER , saying: “The Crusher’s Club does not have any policies prohibiting dreadlocks — we welcome all hairstyles from our youth. On occasion, our kids look to change their hairstyles and ask us to assist, especially since haircuts can be a costly expense for them. Our goal is — and will always be — to equip our youth with the resources to improve their neighborhoods, maximize their potential and develop into the leaders of tomorrow.” Okay Sally. AND they probably give the children some janky shape-ups! Anyway, hit the flip for more of Crushers Club’s alleged cop-loving, dreads-chopping, “All Lives Matter” history.

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Leave Em Alone: Layton Greene Shares What She Can’t Live Without [Exclusive Video]

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Source: Prince Williams / Getty Quality Control’s newest signee Layton Greene is vying for the R&B Princess crown with her cutesy single “Leave Em Alone.” But, aside from bad boys, what else can’t Layton Greene live without? We caught up with the singer to get that answer. Press play below. See Also:  Layton Greene Talks About Being Signed To Quality Control, Her Musical Inspirations+ Plays Think Quick See Also:  YBN Cordae Puts His 90s Knowledge To The Test [Exclusive Video] See Also:  Is Jess Hilarious Getting Her Own TV Show? | One to Know with Raven Paris Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BALTIMORE to 24042 to join!

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Malik Yoba Addresses Allegations He Paid 13-Year-Old Transgender Girl For Sex With Freestyle Rap

Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty Trans Woman Alleges Malik Yoba Solicited Sex When She was 13 And 16 New York Under Cover actor Malik Yoba has denied hefty allegations he’s a child predator with a now-deleted freestyle. A trans woman named Mariah Lopez Ebony made the allegation in a Facebook post that Yoba had solicited sex from her when she was merely 13 and 16 years-old. Allegations surfaced from Ebony after Yoba revealed he was “trans attracted” and was applauded for his honesty. “For all who applaud and solute [sic] Malik Yoba for revealing he is so called ‘Trans Attracted,’ understand that either because of deeper issues he has or, because of ‘society’ pushing him and others to deep, dark places, his admission to being sexually attracted to trans women, is bound to open a Pandora’s box for him; not because the women are Trans, but because many of the trans women he engaged in sexual exploration and exploitation with on 14th Street, Times Square and elsewhere, were minors, including myself. And I don’t give a F-CK who doesn’t believe me or feels I’m trying to ride a wave! There is a trend of men of color being embraced by the Queer community, for liking Trans women, despite overwhelming evidence of character flaws……glaring signs that sex addiction, substance abuse; unchecked mental health issues and inner demons are what drive men to the bungee jumping of sex; F*CKIN or SUCKIN a Trans person. That’s not love. Period. What Malik paid me to do, as a 13 and 16 year old, wasn’t  love . His ignoring that I was clearly a child prostitute, wasn’t love. Paying for cheap thrills and secret orgasms; begging for unsafe, unprotected sex from a runaway Trans teen, while enjoying stardom as a successful artist and business man ….isn’t love.”   In response, Yoba released a freestyle denying Ebony’s claims. It’s been deleted, but there are the lyrics he rapped, according to Page Six . “How quickly people love to spread news/With no proof of child abuse/You confuse, I see you/You choose to try to make me lose/But I can’t/If you try to stand in my shoes/You would lose.” And, “You can’t win when you live in sin … At the beginning, I told you there was the word/And the word said we would love/And we would love each other/No matter what, you my sister, my brother/Whether you be a trans man or a trans woman.” He revealed, “Yes, this is a freestyle.” Yoba’s denial of soliciting a child sex worker didn’t stop there. He also denied it in a clip with Claudia Jordan. Swipe to hear it. View this post on Instagram “Absolutely she’s lying…” #MalikYoba denies claims made by a trans woman named Maria Lopez Ebony who claims that he paid her to have sex when she was a minor. ( @claudiajordan) A post shared by the Jasmine BRAND (@thejasminebrand_) on Sep 5, 2019 at 5:31pm PDT

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F**k 12: Phoenix Cop Investigated For Calling Female Colleague “C** Dumpster”, Saying He Wanted To Rape Her, And Beating Civilians

Source: John Moore / Getty Phoenix Police Investigated For Rape Threats, Brutality, And Stealing Money A police officer in Phoenix is under serious investigation for a series of infractions including, but not limited to beating civilians, threatening witnesses, wrongfully seizing money in a drug bust , and abusing a female co-worker whom he allegedly called a “c*m dumpster” and said he wanted to rape. According to PhoenixNewTimes , four lawsuits were filed in federal court against officer Sergeant Daniel Beau Jones and all four were settled. Pretty heinous charges for a settlement… “Phoenix Police Sergeant Daniel B. Jones is the subject of a criminal and internal investigation. No arrest has been made,” Phoenix police spokesperson Sergeant Vince Lewis said on August 24. “He has been placed on administrative leave pending the resolution of the investigations.” In regards to the sexual harassment, peep what a female officer accused Jones of in her lawsuit: According to the officer, her time with the 41G squad in South Mountain Precinct was marked by rampant sexual harassment, bullying, and hostile behavior. “Daniel Jones often specifically referred to [the officer] as a dumb c*nt, dumb b*tch, useless 101 [police code used to refer to females], carpet muncher, and c*m dumpster,” the lawsuit states. When the officer told Jones not to call her those names, she alleges that Jones intimidated her “by telling her that any snitch should or could get a bullet to the head” and that “snitches should be taken care of just like they are on the street. Oh, but there’s MUCH more… Besides the name-calling, she said Jones would also purposefully and forcefully run into her with his shoulder when they passed each other in the hallway. He interfered with her work, making noise and kicking her chair while she was on the phone. He called her a “dumb bitch” in front of her supervisors. Sometimes, he called her “it” or said she was a man. Occasionally, Jones looked at the officer “in a threatening manner, and shook his head and unsnapped his gun holster,” the lawsuit states. Then one day, Jones sent her a message asking her to meet him in South Mountain Precinct’s back parking lot. According to the lawsuit, which was settled, Jones told her, “he had fantasized about raping her and choking her around the neck and stated, ‘I want to fuck you so hard your librarian glasses fall off.’” Then there’s the charge of beating up civilians: “At least one of these witnesses pled with officers to stop beating the now-unconscious” Vasquez. Instead of stopping, Kincannon “drew his weapon, pointed it at the civilian witnesses and said, ‘Trudy, get the fuck in the house,’” the lawsuit states. Then, police arrested one of the witnesses and took him to a nearby cemetery, where they “told him he better keep his mouth shut or he would end up buried in the cemetery,” according to the lawsuit. Yeah, so, f**k 12.

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Tekashi 6ix9ine Expected To Take The Stand Against His Former Associates At Trials

Source: PYMCA / Getty We all knew it would come to this and the day finally seems to be arriving: Tekashi “Henry Hill” 6ix9ine will be taking the stand. XXL is reporting that the “Fefe” rapper is gearing up to testify against some of his old Nine Trey Gangsta Blood homies turned alleged kidnappers, Anthony “Harv” Ellison and Aljermiah “Nuke” Mack when their trial begins next Monday (Sep. 9). Based on listed information that coincides with Tekashi—namely the prosecution’s listing of CW-2 (cooperating witness two) as having been kidnapped on July 22, 2018, and the prosecution’s request for defense attorneys to ignore the witness’ October 2015 sexual misconduct conviction—6ix9ine is expected to take the stand against the two men at some point during the trial even though his name isn’t listed in the docs. While prosecutors think 6ix9ine was kidnapped by Ellison, Ellison’s attorney, Devereaux Cannick, says the abduction was faked for the sake of 6ix9ine’s album promotion. “No robbery or kidnapping or assault happened,” he told Page Six last month. “He was about to drop another album…gotta get that buzz up. That’s how he makes money.” That’s a good defense but kidnapping, beating and robbing a rapper who constantly took to social media claiming he’d never get touched wouldn’t exactly help his career in a positive manner. Just sayin.’ Still, putting hands and robbing the rainbow haired rapper isn’t the only charges the two are facing as the two men was also indicted  “for participating in a racketeering conspiracy for their criminal involvement in Nine Trey, using and carrying firearms, which were brandished and discharged, in connection with the racketeering conspiracy.” Mack was also indicted for conspiracy to distribute heroin, fentanyl and MDMA and using and carrying a firearm in connection with the narcotics conspiracy. For his own set of separate charges, Ellison was indicted for using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to, or possessing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which was brandished, and two counts of violent crime in aid of racketeering. The former charge is thought to be related to 6ix9ine’s kidnapping last year. If word that Tekashi is to get his freedom back as early as 2020 is to be believed then we’re pretty sure the Brooklyn rapper is prepared to sing like the chart topping artist he was when he idiotically posted a video in which he put a hit out on Chief Keef’s cousin not long before they were shot at in Manhattan. If only Tekashi 6ix9ine was tight with his “president” Donald Trump before the fame and fortune we might actually be rooting for him to drop dime.

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NFL, Roc Nation Will Donate $400K To Chicago Youth Programs, Meek Mill, Rapsody & Vic Mensa Will Visit

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Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz JAY-Z has been catching heat following the announcement of his partnership with the NFL. Many were quick to try and cancel Hova without letting things pan out. Slowly but surely, we are learning what Roc Nation’s involvement with the NFL’s Inspire Change initiative will bring starting with Chicago’s youth. According to TMZ , sources close to the NFL revealed the league will be donating $400,000 to 2 Chicago groups that give at-risk youth alternatives to gangs and gun violence. Meek Mill, Meghan Trainor as well as Rapsody and Vic Mensa will be visiting both of the programs that were handpicked and vetted by Roc Nation. Per TMZ : One of the groups is  BBF (Better Boys Foundation) Family Services — which, we’re told, Vic and Rapsody will visit Wednesday. Founded in the 1960s … BBF says it provides education, employment, and youth services, as well as family health programs to more than 400 families. The other group,  Crusher’s Club , says its mission is to help Chicago kids “restore their lives and improve their neighborhoods.” Meghan and Meek will be at Crusher’s on Thursday … ahead of their NFL Kickoff concert. As we reported, Meek and Meghan came on board, not just to perform the NFL Kickoff concert, but as  advocates for Inspire Change  — the league’s arm to support player and team efforts to focus on education, police and community relation and criminal justice reform. According to the celebrity gossip site, Chicago will serve as the “prototype” for future philanthropic endeavors with the NFL, Roc Nation, and Players Coalition continuing to do the same in every NFL city. Looks it’s more than just “merch” and concerts being pushed in the name of social justice. Does this change your view on Jigga man’s deal with the NFL? Or is he still on the cancellation block? Let us know in the comment section below. — Photo: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz

NFL, Roc Nation Will Donate $400K To Chicago Youth Programs, Meek Mill, Rapsody & Vic Mensa Will Visit

Fans Respond As Nicki Minaj Announces Retirement From Music To Start A Family

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Source: Kevin Winter/AMA2011 / Getty     Looks like Nicki Minaj is dropping the mic and picking up a baby rattle. The award-winner rapper announced to fans today that she plans to retire from the music industry to start a family. Don’t Miss The Latest In Entertainment, News, and More! Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit In a text popping with hearts, a kiss and a unicorn she told fans, “I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me, X in the box- cuz ain’t nobody checkin me. Love you for LIFE.” RELATED: Hot Barb Bangerz: The Best Nicki Minaj Features RANKED   I’ve decided to retire & have my family. I know you guys are happy now. To my fans, keep reppin me, do it til da death of me, in the box- cuz ain’t nobody checkin me. Love you for LIFE — Mrs. Petty (@NICKIMINAJ) September 5, 2019   Fans responded quickly with words of encouragement, well wishes and most of all disbelief: You will be remembered pic.twitter.com/8Xb2iF1t1o — kirimixer (@kirimixer) September 5, 2019   THIS AINT FUNNY ONIKA pic.twitter.com/mYrqHVqfIi — CHRIS. (@chrissayssoo_) September 5, 2019   this is my cue to leave earth pic.twitter.com/nwFWxHDQTC — bubbles || fan account (@arisbubbly) September 5, 2019   please say sike pic.twitter.com/R5P5AketJq — ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (@itsxmicah) September 5, 2019   “PLEASE DONT PLAY WITH ME RIGHT NOW” pic.twitter.com/kRUy9cIKby — NEWYORK TO CHITOWN (@GoodGuyNelson) September 5, 2019   I love you more. Thank you for 11 years of life. You’ll forever be my Queen. Stay beautiful and stay reigning. May God bless your beautiful family. Please don’t forget me because I can never forget you. I love you sm. #ReignOnOnika — Jailiana© (@JaiLovesNicki) September 5, 2019   You ain’t funny sis pic.twitter.com/HanxAQFfM4 — Z (@overgrownature) September 5, 2019   The news comes as a shock to Barbz everywhere. The question is, is Minaj really calling it quits? It’s hard to say. What we do know, is that such an incredible talent will be missed. Take Our Poll   Text “iPower” to 37890 for your chance at ticket giveaways and news before anyone else! …Standard Messaging Rates Apply For the Latest Entertainment News : Follow @ipowerrichmond [ione_media_gallery src=”https://ipowerrichmond.com” id=”3156870″ overlay=”true”] Latest… Congratulations! ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ Star Melody Holt Announces Pregnancy Lisa Leslie To Get A Statue Outside Of The Staples Center LeBron James Previews His LeBron 17 “2K” Edition Sneakers Lizzo Is 100 Percent That B***h On The October Cover Of Elle

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Kylie Rae Harris Filmed Video About Death… Right Before She Died

On Wednesday evening,  Kylie Rae Harris died in a three-car crash that took the life of the country singer and also a 16-year old girl. Harris was only 30 years old. The tragic news has taken the music industry by shock — and it has also garnerned national attention due to the social media messages Harris shared shortly before she died. The singer was on her way to a music festival in New Mexico when the fatal accident occurred. She had a personal connection to the town through which she was driving, as well, as Harris herself discussed in a handful of Instagram videos she recorded herself. “Alright, I look a mess. It’s because I’ve been crying. It’s a good cry. I just got to Taos, New Mexico,” she said in a clip filmed on the side of a road. “But for those of you who don’t know, I spent the last 20 years of my life coming to Taos with my dad and my sister,” she continued. Added Harris in further detail: “My grandparents lived here, my uncle still lives here. Literally, everybody that was here has passed away, except for my uncle, and including my dad.” Pretty eerie, right? Harris released an EP in March and left behind a six-year old daughter. “Driving these roads — I’ve been driving for 12 hours — you would think that’s so exhausting and boring but like, the last couple of hours driving through the mountains, I’m just remembering my place in the backseat as a little kid when my dad was making these treks here,” she went on. “It was the f-ckin best, and I started getting really sad.” Elaborting in this viral footage, Harris said she spotted “random cows” that appeared in the middle of the road, which made her hearken back to a memory from her childhood … when her dad got into a crash with a cow while she and her sister were in the car. Again, she referenced a car crash right before she, herself, got into a car crash. Four hours after these videos went up, the Dallas native would perish in an accident on State Road 522. According to reports, a third driver escaped injury — and authorities suspect alcohol is a factor in the crash. Speaking to Billboard about her single “Twenty Years From Now” this past spring, Harris said she wrote it with daughter Corbie in mind. She also referenced death in this revealing interview. “It scared me thinking that it was totally possible I could be gone before my daughter reaches [adulthood],” Harris told this outlet at the time, adding: “I want to meet my kid’s kids. Getting to the age your parents were when you were a child brings a whole lot of perspective.” In confirming the sad news of Harris’ passing yesterday, this is what the singer’s publicist said: We are heartbroken to confirm that Kylie Rae Harris passed away in a car accident last night. We have no further details to share, and ask for privacy for her family at this time. Everyone that knew Kylie knew how much she loved her family and, beyond that, how much she loved music. The best tribute to her unmatched enthusiasm for both is to spread as much love as you can today, and listen to music that fully inspires you. May she rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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