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MORE DRAMA: The Patriots’ New Star Antoino Brown Accused Of Raping His Former Trainer

Source: Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images / Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images Patriots New Star Antoino Brown Accused Of Raping Former Trainer The news cycle of Antonio Brown calmed for all of three days–but things are picking up right where they left off. After receiving several fines , losing $30 million showing his azz to get off the Raiders roaster with a recorded phone call , and ending up a Patriot , you’d think he would be out of headlines for a while. But that is most definitely not the case. According to reports from TMZ , AB is now the focus of a rape lawsuit. A trainer by the name of Britney Taylor is accusing the wide receiver of raping & sexually assaulting her not once, not twice, but on three different occasions over the last several years. The story obtained in court documents states that the first encounter happened in June 2017 at his Pittsburgh home, not too long after being hired by him as a personal trainer. On that occasion, court documents state “Brown exposed himself and kissed [her] without her consent”. Later, at his Florida residence, “Brown, while positioned behind her, began masturbating near her without her knowledge and ejaculated on her back”. Following those two incidents, she also claims he bragged about it to her, which is when she chose to stop working for him. Months later, Taylor claims he reached out to make amends and have her return to training him. While she was skeptical, she eventually resumed training sessions against her better judgement. Almost a year later, on May 20th 2018, court documents reveal “Brown cornered [her] forced her down onto a bed, pushed her face into the mattress, and forcibly raped her”. Taylor expressed she tried to fight back but he over powered her as she screamed and cried and yelled both “no” and “stop”. As for the emotions she felt after the ordeal, “she had near-daily panic attacks, frequent suicidal ideations, and insomnia. She has also lost a remarkable amount of weight — 30 pounds in one month — due to stress.” As the story broke, Taylor has issued her own statement via her lawyer: “As a rape victim of Antonio Brown, deciding to speak out has been an incredibly difficult decision…I have found strength in my faith, my family, and from the accounts of other survivors of sexual assault. Speaking out removes the shame that I have felt for the past year and places it on the person responsible for my rape…I will cooperate with the NFL and any other agencies; however, at this time, I respectfully request that the media please respect my privacy.” In her lawsuit, Taylor is seeking compensation for physical injuries, pain and suffering, humiliation, embarrassment, stress and anxiety, loss of self-esteem and self-confidence, and emotional pain and suffering. The two met when they were both students and members of the ‘Fellowship of Christian Athletes group’ at the University of Central Michigan. As for AB’s response, he denies the sexual assault and rape allegations, but not the situations themselves, claiming that all of their encounters were consensual. In his statement, he walked the lines of victim blaming and mentions being approached by Taylor after he became one of the ‘highest paid’ wide receivers in the league. He also points out her asking him to invest in a business venture, all pretty weird things to mention in a rape lawsuit response. You can read AB’s full statement via his lawyer here . STATEMENT REGARDING ANTONIO BROWN: https://t.co/yvEcRyilbt pic.twitter.com/0K9G8vJeG1 — Darren Heitner (@DarrenHeitner) September 11, 2019

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MORE DRAMA: The Patriots’ New Star Antoino Brown Accused Of Raping His Former Trainer

Zero Chill: Here’s How Twitter Reacted To Blake Griffin Savagely Roasting Caitlyn Jenner & The Kardashians

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‘Lovett Or Leave It’ Takes Radio City Music Hall With Special Guests Stacey Abrams, Desus and Mero, Wyatt Cenac & More

Source: FilmMagic / Getty Pod Save America Co-Host Jon Lovett To Host Live Version Of His Podcast Crooked Media co-founder and Pod Save America co-host Jon Lovett has taken his podcast, Lovett or Leave It , on the road! This Friday, September 13, Lovett is bringing his live show to New York’s famed Radio City Music Hall with some seriously special guests.  The hilarious week-in-review podcast is hosted with a panel of comedians, actors, and journalists–all in front of a live audience. View this post on Instagram Hey! Joining #LovettorLeaveIt LIVE at @radiocitymusichall on 9/13 is @staceyabrams. And @desusnice & @thekidmero. And @wyattcenac. And @dulcesloan. And @mastro175. Get tickets at the link in our bio! A post shared by Crooked Media (@crookedmedia) on Sep 5, 2019 at 4:00pm PDT For his Radio City live show, special guests will include: Former Georgia House Democratic Leader and Founder of Fair Fight Action Stacey Abrams , comedians Desus and Mero , comedian & host of HBO’s Problem Areas Wyatt Cenac, Daily Show with Trevor Noah correspondent Dulcé Sloan, Former White House Deputy, and Alyssa Mastromonaco. Known for smart and funny commentary on politics, policy, pop culture and social issues, the show also features fun games and quizzes tied to the week’s news and events. Tickets for this live show are going fast and can be purchased here .

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Rest In Power: Joan Johnson, The Queen Of Afro Sheen, Dead At 89

Source: Michael Ochs Archives / Getty Joan Johnson ran so that Carol’s Daughter , Shea Moisture and even Tracee Ellis Ross ‘ Pattern line could fly. And now, the queen of Afro Sheen and Black haircare icon has died at the age of 89. According to the Chicago Sun-Times , Johnson, the co-founder of Johnson Products Company and the makers of Afro Sheen and Ultra Sheen—passed last Friday (Sep. 6). Her oldest son, Eric G. Johnson , told the newspaper that his trailblazing mother was ‘battling a combination of medical conditions stemming from a 2005 accident that sent her through five back surgeries.” Her husband George added that he lost “the love of his life.” “I have lost a lifelong friend and partner and the love of my life,” he said in a statement. “Joan will be greatly missed by her family and all of those who have come to know her.” In 1954, Johnson and her husband George Johnson started their haircare line on the city’s South Side with a $250 investment and grew their business from $4 million in sales in 1967 to $40 million in 1976, the Sun-Times noted. Their company was one of the nation’s largest African-American owned in history. Johnson Products Company co-Founder, Joan Johnson, has passed away at 89. Rest in peace #JoanJohnson pic.twitter.com/0hsQ17BRcv — BallerAlert (@balleralert) September 10, 2019 In addition, Johnson gave back her community and amplified other African-American businesses and ventures including making sure that Johnson Hair Company was one of the first sponsors of the iconic dance show Soul Train and became an integral part of the marketing of the show in the 70s. Johnson also served as a trustee of Spelman College and provided an annual scholarship for a select set of the HBCU’s students each year. For her son, his mother was a “pioneer. “For having such a string of ‘firsts’ and being comfortable in that environment, I look at my mother as a pioneer,” Eric Johnson said. “She and my father had no provided path. They created a path where there was none.” Adding, “Because of her, people have been able to accomplish things they maybe didn’t think they could, and they knew all the things they had to strive for.” “As [the] matriarch of the family, she was a magnet who inspired, consoled and advised people. That’s the role she’s always played in this family from me as a child right down to her great-grandchildren.” Thank you #AfroSheen Queen #JoanJohnson for the legacy of natural hair products, with the most #Afrocentric marketing campaigns and #iconic cultural commercials. pic.twitter.com/1niafQunjh — Sista Dee Barnes (@sistadbarnes) September 10, 2019 “She truly was a grande dame in every sense of the work,” said Linda Johnson Rice, CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, which formerly published Ebony and Jet magazines. “Dignified, smart, sharp-witted and fun. I have many fond memories of my conversations with her…dispensing life advice. Her life is one to be celebrated.” Joan Johnson is survived husband and three sons, a daughter Joan Johnson, 10 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are set in Chicago this Friday. Rest in power Joan. RELATED NEWS: 5 Things You Need To Know About Tracee Ellis Ross’ New Hair Care Line Mane Magic: Jordyn Woods #DMXChallenge Is Giving Us Serious Hair Envy #BuyBlack: Four Celebs With Haircare Lines You Should Try! [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3056109″ overlay=”true”]

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

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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.

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

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Action! Maxo Kream And Megan Thee Stallion Team Up To Get The Tail Feathers Twerkin’ In “She Live” [Video]

View this post on Instagram The and of Houston A post shared by KCG MAXO (@maxokream) on Aug 9, 2019 at 7:42pm PDT Maxo Kream And Megan Thee Stallion “She Live” Music Video Maxo Kream might not be a household name just yet, but his new album Brandon Banks is definitely one of the best rap releases of 2019. One of the highlights of the Houston-native’s album is a song called “She Live” featuring his H-Town sistren Megan Thee Stallion. Today the 3rd coast duo released a music video for the song. Press play down bottom to check it out. Hate it or love it?!?!

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Koil Kween: Tracee Ellis Ross And Her Carefully Curated Mane Cover Essence Magazine’s Hair Issue 

Source: Itaysha Jordan / Itaysha Jordan/ Essence Magazine Tracee Ellis Ross Covers Essence Magazine Hair Issue Seriously though. Is there anything that Tracee Ellis Ross can’t do? The actress and CEO of Pattern Beauty graced the cover of Essence Magazine’s October Hair Issue and literally stopped the Internet with flawless flicks from the spread. Source: Itaysha Jordan / Itaysha Jordan/ Essence Magazine In the mag, Miss Ross: The Beauty Boss gushed about the new chapter in her life as the creator and founder of her very own Hair Care Company which celebrates the different curl patterns of naturalistas all over the globe. “It’s called Pattern because it is about the magical patterns of our hair. I am launching a haircare line for curly, coily and tight, textured hair to empower people and meet the unmet needs of our community at a price point we can afford, because we know that we need a lot of product in all this hair.” But just as the case is for most women of color, it was a long, hard journey for Tracee to embrace the beauty in her Blackness. “It took me way longer than I wish it had. I’d catch glimpses of people who saw beauty in ways I had missed because of the blinders society gave me. Then one day I was watching a Nina Simone documentary and I thought: Wait. It should be her name next to the word “beauty.” Why was I sold the wrong vision? My heart knows that’s beauty.” Source: Itaysha Jordan / Itaysha Jordan/ Essence Magazine However, despite how long the journey to pride took, the Black-ish star has always been relatable and woke. “A lot of people are awake right now, and thank God. I think I’m learning. I think I’m growing. There is a war that is happening, a fight for control over women’s bodies. Children in cages. Concentration camps in our country, right now. It keeps me up at night.” We love of woke, inspiring CEO! Pattern Beauty Products are officially available for purchase at patternbeauty.com . Hit the flip for more Tracee Ellis Ross in Essence Magazine’s October Hair Issue.

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#NYFWNOIR: Maki Oh Continues To Define Afromodernism To The West

Source: Danielle James / Hello Beautiful On Monday evening in Union Square, Maki Oh founder and designer, Amaka Osakwe presented her collection to a crowd full of editors, fans, and supporters. The show was a pan-African experience with guests represented from all over the world. I had the pleasure of going backstage before the show and it was a very hectic, sometimes tense, yet overall organized feel. The presentation itself was a beautiful illustration of Afromodern fashion. Source: Yuchen Liao / Getty The Lagos born designer continues to show that African designs are more than Dutch wax and animal print. The models varied in height, sizes, and age, illustrating that the clothes are created for a wide range of women (and men). who want thoughtful style. I loved the gender fluidity that wasn’t purposefully called out, but rather, just represented naturally. Source: Yuchen Liao / Getty I swooned over the pearl embellishments decorating a khaki colored blazer as well as on the hem of a black dress to update your LBD style. Source: Yuchen Liao / Getty Maki uses traditional West African techniques with modern silhouettes to create a head turning collection. Source: Danielle James / Hello Beautiful It’s been awhile since I’ve been to a show where every model loved their hair. Maki Oh utilized fabrics from her latest collection to intertwine them into one long braided ponytail for a statement look. Unlike her counterpart, Christian Siriano , this was truly a way to pay tribute to the culture and Black women who started the trend. The collection felt like a perfect fusion of West African fashion meeting European silhouettes and trends. On the cusp of the 10 year anniversary of Maki Oh, this collection was strong, relatable, and most importantly sellable. As fashion continues to evolve and consumers want more of a global feel, Maki Oh is providing prints and looks that won’t go out of fashion for years to come. Keep clicking to check out some of our top looks from the show.

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#NYFWNOIR: We Asked These Black Celebs Their Favorite Black Brands

Source: Hayden Greene / Hayden Greene As rumors fly that New York Fashion Week is losing its impact, one thing remains certain. We still rule the runway and the sidewalks. Black style, Black talent, and Black creativity has always set industry trends and now black entertainers are starting to share of that cultural capital with Black brands. We stopped by the Circle of Sisters Expo to ask some of the biggest names in entertainment some of their favorites. Check out what they had to say below when we asked them about their favorite Black brands. Larenz Tate Source: Hayden Greene / Hayden Greene “There’s an incredible designer that I really, really like by the name of Rich Fresh for Power season 6 world premiere, I wanted to put something super special so I called up Rich Fresh and he got me and my wife together.”

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