N BA star LeBron James ’ impact goes far beyond the basketball court. The Akron, Ohio native has continually utilized his platform and resources to support individuals in need. According to WKYC , the Los Angeles Lakers player surprised one of the students from his I Promise School with a shopping spree just in time for the new school year. “We shouldn’t have our kids worrying about if they’re going to have pencils and bookbags. Only thing they should be worried about is how they can be a great student, a great classmate, a great brother, a great sister.” — LeBron Thank you @walmart & @kingjames pic.twitter.com/r0b7OmcU6P — I PROMISE School (@IPROMISESchool) August 30, 2019 The surprise was a part of James’ partnership with Walmart. He teamed up with the national retailer earlier this year to assist with pushing their initiatives surrounding education and hunger forward. The student, whose name is LaRiyah , was gifted with a back-to-school spree for herself and her peers at a Walmart in Kent, Ohio. For James, this act of kindness was personal. While coming of age in Akron he witnessed first-hand how school supplies can become a financial burden for families who are struggling to make ends meet. “Coming from Akron, it’s easy for me to be able to relate to anyone of my kids in school because I’ve walked those same roads, not knowing if you’re going to be able to go back to school,” said James in a statement. “To have such a great partnership with Walmart and outfit our kids with supplies, I believe is going to do something for their confidence to just hit the ground running.” The surprise was just one of a few social good projects that James is leading with Walmart. Earlier this year—as part of the Fight Hunger Spark Change campaign —James created a pantry at the I Promise School for underserved families that featured food and personal care items. James isn’t the only NBA player on a mission to provide underprivileged students with the items they need to have a good school year. In August, Kawhi Leonard teamed up with the Los Angeles-based nonprofit Baby2Baby and the L.A. Clippers Foundation to donate one million backpacks to children from low-income families. SEE ALSO: LeBron James Aims To Combat Hunger In Underserved Communities NBA Star Kawhi Leonard Donates One Million Backpacks To Underserved Children In Los Angeles [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3039818″ overlay=”true”]
Now that the dust has started to settle on ABC scraping the bottom of the barrel to cast Dancing With the Stars Season 28, the network has dropped the first official cast photos. There's no doubt that the cast is good to look at. Who will be able to beat the odds and win the Mirrorball Trophy? Have a look below and choose a favorite. 1. The Cast They may be the worst cast yet, but they’re sure good to look at. Which of them will be the first to get cut? 2. Hannah Brown Hannah stole the hearts of viewers during her turn on The Bachelorette, but will she be able to emerge as a force in the ballroom? 3. Ray Lewis Ray is well-known as a force in the world of the NFL. He’s also known for pleading guilty to obstruction of justice in connection to the stabbing deaths of two men. Yes, ABC really scraped the bottom of the barrel. 4. Lamar Odom He’s not had much luck over the years. Will that change on Dancing with the Stars? Don’t bet on it. 5. Laura Alaina Lauren is no stranger to dominating the competition on reality TV, so she’s definitely one to watch on Dancing With the Stars. 6. Mary Wilson Mary Wilson dialed up the heat for her first photo as a cast member on Dancing with the Stars. Will she be able to win the whole thing? View Slideshow
Some TV character do terrible things. Like, REALLY terrible things. And these 13 are some of the worst on all of television. That's why the only satisfying conclusion for them involves them being six feet under. Have a look below. 1. Alpha – The Walking Dead Alpha is the show’s scariest villain to date, but she has killed multiple beloved characters, meaning that she has to go. Carol has to take her down in horrible fashion. 2. Jon Snow – Game of Thrones Game of Thrones may be over, but Jon had turned into a ridiculous character who became less significant in the final two seasons. He then killed the Mother of Dragons. 3. Nate – Euphoria Where do we start with this loser? Nate catfished a girl at his school and then tried to accuse her of creating child pornography to keep her silent. That was just the tip of the iceberg. 4. Frank Gallagher – Shameless Frank is the most despicable character on all of television. He would rather get drunk and high on drugs than look after his children. He’s the worst. 5. Aunt Lydia – The Handmaid’s Tale Aunt Lydia whacks the handmaids as soon as they look at her the wrong way. Every single time there’s a semblance of a human there, she does something completely horrible to someone. 6. Negan – The Walking Dead Negan is a rapist, so forgive us for not buying the hero edit he’s been getting of late. He also killed some big fan-favorites. He needs to die. View Slideshow
Kevin Hart makes a living by telling jokes. But there’s nothing funny about what happened to the comedian early on the morning of Sunday, September 1. According to multiple news outlets, Hart was involved in a major car crash several hours ago, suffering “major back injuries,” per TMZ insiders, after his 1970 Plymouth Barracuda veered off Mulholland Highway, rolled over and landed in a ditch in Malibu. Details are still coming in, but here is what we can confirm at the moment: The star’s close friend, Jared Black, was behind the wheel of Hart’s vehicle when he reportedly lost control and the car went off the road and into a ditch, as explained above. From there, the car slammed through a wooden fence and the roof was crushed on impact. Black and another passenger, Rebecca Broxterman, who was not injured, were originally trapped inside. A police report obtained by Us Weekly states that Hart “left the scene to his nearby residence to get medical attention,” seemingly aware that his friends were okay. It’s unclear how he could have been confidence of this, though. The accident was so severe that firemen had to saw the roof off the car in order to free Black and Broxterman; the latter of whom is engaged to the former and who also works as a personal trainer to Hart’s wife, Eniko Hart. In footage obtained by TMZ , Hart’s car can be seen in a gully with the roof totally torn off. The website also writes that Black had to be airlifted to a local hospital, UCLA Medical Center. Hours prior to the near-fatal crash, the Jumanji actor shared an Instagram Story of himself in the blue car, screeching his tires. The man taking the video jokingly tells him to “cool out” because he was making too much noise. UPDATE : After being picked up by a member of his security team and driven to his house, Hart was later treated at the hospital for his own injuries. He is believed to be just fine at the moment, however. Police later determined that Black was not “under the influence of alcohol at the time of the collision.” This car was a gift Hart bought himself for his birthday in July, writing to his 78 million Instagram followers at the time: “I added some more muscle to the family for my 40th…. Welcome home ‘Menace’ #MuscleCarLover.” Kevin and Eniko got married in 2016. They share 21-month-old son Kenzo and have remined together despite Hart having admitted he’s been unfaithful to his wife. The Get Hard star is also father of son Kendrix, 11, and daughter, Heaven, 14, from his marriage to Torrei Hart.
David Eason probably cares more about weapons than his own children. So the former reality star may not give two you-know-whats about the news outlined below. However, a responsible father would be distraught over the ruling that he basically can't see his young son any longer, which is what Eason and Jenelle Evans just learned in court when it comes to five-year old Kaden. What did a judge decree? And what did he say in particular about Jenelle? Scroll down for the latest. 1. The Custody Battle You Know About: From about mid-May through early July, Jenelle and David lost custody of their own two-year old daughter, Ensley; Jenelle’s five-year old son Kaiser; and David’s 11-year old daughter Maryssa. 2. How Come? Because Eason murdered the family dog this past spring and Child Protection Services determined that they were raising these kids in an unsafe environment. 3. So, What Changed? Nothing in particular. The environment is probably unsafe still. But after several court hearings, a North Carolina judge said there wasn’t enough evidence to prove that the three kids actually, legally could be kept from their parents any longer. 4. The Custody Battle You May Not Know About Earlier this year, Eason’s ex-girlfriend, Olivia Leedham filed for sole custody of the former couple’s five-year old son, Kaden. 5. The Legal Battle Ratcheted Up in Recent Days Olivia set up a GoFundMe account this month to help pay her legal bills. At last check, it had exceeded $6,000 in donations. 6. Jenelle and David Then Did the Same However, they raised just $135 of the $3,500 goal before the campaign stated that it was no longer active. View Slideshow
David Eason is the worst, right? And yeah, we start so many stories about David off with that, but it's usually a very relevant fact. He's just so, so awful. It's actually kind of impressive how awful he is. David is capable of terrorizing the world in several different way, but today, we're going to be talking about his obnoxious little bigot streak — and how he used it to talk trash about Kailyn Lowry. 1. Facts Only David Eason is garbage, and everybody knows it. 2. Going Strong And if you didn’t, then there are plenty of examples showing just how terrible he can be. 3. A Trip Down Memory Lane Remember a couple of years ago when he was still on Teen Mom 2, and MTV threw a party as part of a special and he alarmed everyone when he pulled out a knife and stabbed some balloons because no one would give him anymore drinks? 4. Totally Normal And then there was the time last year that the Secret Service paid him a visit after he seemingly threatened to shoot the president. There was an FBI investigation and everything. 5. RIP Sweet Angel Just a few months ago, he beat and killed Nugget, Jenelle’s poor little French bulldog, and no one will ever forget it. 6. Hmm … And of course there are all the rumors and reports of domestic violence sprinkled all throughout his past. View Slideshow
Source: Andrew Unangst / Getty In Alabama , stealing 50 bucks could get you a lifetime in jail. Alvin Kennard was only 22 years old when he stole $50.75 from a Bessemer-area bakery. He was ultimately arrested and charged for the crime, which resulted in a life sentence without parole. All for $50. SEE ALSO: Alabama Woman Tosses Hot Grease On Man Trying To Break Into Her House [PHOTO] On Wednesday, Circuit Judge David Carpenter re-sentenced the now-58-year-old to time served, meaning he’s set to be released within the upcoming days. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news. ( Terms and conditions ). “I just want to say I’m sorry for what I did,” Kennard told the judge during the hearing. “I take responsibility for what I did in the past. I want the opportunity to get it right.” According to reports from AL.com , the his insanely harsh sentence was triggered by the Habitual Felony Offender Act, aka the “three strikes law.” Kennard had previously been charged with burglary and grand larceny in connection to a gas station break-in, which means that his combined convictions made him eligible to receive a life sentence under the controversial act. I just witnessed the most extraordinary moment. Judge David Carpenter in Bessemer, AL has resentenced Alvin Kennard to time served after he got life without parole for robbing a bakery of $50 in 1983. He is now 58 & was 22 when he committed the robbery. pic.twitter.com/CYeWsnHmVG — Beth Shelburne (@bshelburne) August 28, 2019 In 2013, Alabama changed their sentencing guidelines for cases that fell under the “three strikes law.” The outlet points out that if Kennard was sentenced for the alleged robbery today, “he would have been eligible for a minimum sentence of 10 years and a maximum of life with the possibility of parole.” 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 During the hearing, Kennard’s attorney Carla Crowder argued that her client had been “truly rehabilitated” during his long stint at Donaldson Correctional Facility. She let the court know that he hadn’t received a behavior citation in 11 years or a prison disciplinary in 14 years. “When I first went to visit [Kennard], the guard was chatting with me,” Crowder to ABC News , “and when he saw who I was visiting, he said, ‘That’s one that you could let him out and he wouldn’t cause any more trouble.’” She went on to reassure the judge that Kennard would do well in the outside world, as he has maintained relationships with his friends and family. SEE ALSO: Rihanna Blasts 25 White Men Who Voted To Ban Abortions In Alabama Crowder told ABC News the next step is for her client to be processed by the Alabama Department of Corrections. She didn’t let anyone in on when, specifically he would be released, but she did reveal that Alvin Kennard should return home “within a few days.” SEE ALSO: Reginae Carter Buys Her First Crib, She Calls It Her “Dream Home” Follow @TheRSMS
Source: moodboard / Getty When it comes to flaunting a flawless face, any makeup lover will tell you that eyebrows and lashes are easily part of the equation. Not only do they work to shape your face and create a dramatic effect, but on days when you’re doing the bare minimum, shapely eyebrows and full lashes are all you need! While many makeup mavens who are not genetically blessed with the perfect eyebrows or lashes rely on makeup products to get the job done, there is a way to get your own into tip-top shape. You may be thinking about microblading but, to be honest, we’re looking to keep things simple and all-natural! Read through to get some useful tips on how to take your barely-there eyebrows and lashes to a full and healthy state. Castor oil is your best friend. High in omega-6 fatty acids, vitamin E and other minerals, this oil already works wonders in growing hair, so why wouldn’t it work on your eyebrows and lashes? Simply apply a few drops of castor oil (Jamaican Black Castor Oil is best) to the palm of your hands. Grab a clean spoolie and rub it in the oil in a circular motion. Dab on your hands to catch the excess and apply to your eyebrows and lashes. This method is best right before bedtime to give the oil time to work its magic. Aloe vera is not only for your hair. Natural methods always reign supreme when it comes to hair growth and aloe vera is no exception. Containing the compound aloenin, this plant promotes seamless hair growth. Peel the outer leaf of the aloe and scoop out the gel. You can add the gel to a blender with a few drops of castor oil and blend until you reach a watery consistency. Use a spoolie to apply the mixture to your brows and lashes. Refrigerate after each use. Avoid overplucking, over waxing and lash extensions. While these methods can seem like a quick fix to give you beautiful lashes and brows, the damage can be long-lasting. Give your self a break from these methods to start seeing a change in your hair growth. Skip moisturizers and creams. Let’s be clear, applying a moisturizer daily is recommended for hydrated skin. However, when applying your moisturizer of choice, it can clog your hair follicles. Apply your facial creams around your brows and lashes to maintain your hair’s natural breathing process for growth. Add a multivitamin to your diet. Multivitamins with biotin and vitamin B complex are great for promoting hair growth. Vitamin A and C are also great for blood and oxygen circulation to stimulate the hair follicles. DON’T MISS: Kahlana Barfield Brown Lands Eyelash Collaboration With Huda Beauty Megan Thee Stallion Is Obsessed With This Affordable Eyeliner LET’S MAKEUP: This Caribbean-Inspired Eyeshadow Palette Is Pigmentation Heaven [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3007856″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Bryan Bedder / Getty Folks on social media can find the smallest, oldest, most relatable things to go viral and make a new mark on pop culture. First there was good ol’ Arthur (and his balled up fist) who got meme-ified and became the official “no longer for kids” cartoon after Black Twitter got its hands on it — and everyone else followed suit. And this year in particular, the Spongebob memes have been the highlight of the Internet. There’s a Spongebob moment for each experience you encounter in life. And now we have “Aight Imma Head Out” Bob. The meme shows a fed up Spongebob getting out of his favorite chair dipping off when something uncomfortable happens. For example: Spongebob Meme Thread Plz pic.twitter.com/TdkWZh894f — lemmeseedemaliens (@lemmecdemaliens) August 29, 2019 Or this one: These Spongebob memes are cracking me up. Couldn't help myself. pic.twitter.com/8qqSq7OcVp — Selena y Los Dinos (@Saleen_MartinTV) August 29, 2019 This is PURE COMEDY: Spongebob memes > > pic.twitter.com/IkrD8tUWoF — Zay (@resident_clown) August 26, 2019 And who hasn’t experienced this : Ight ima fwy later #spongebobmeme pic.twitter.com/azftKVpPbS — PaPi (@ImForeignPapi) August 29, 2019 Every year, the famous Sponge and his friends help us to tell the story of our lives using comedy and a simple meme. Remember last year, the innocence of an aloof Patrick Star from Spongebob and turned him into the mischievous, messy meme we can all relate to. Me watching the internet burn with the use of “Sinister Patrick” as the meme of march pic.twitter.com/kdirlDlNaA — GlitchFish (@glitchfish) March 4, 2018 Then there was the classic confused Mr. Krabz meme that everybody and their mama used for something. RT @Mxntego: If only you could mute pictures on here. I would mute the Mr. Krabz meme pic.twitter.com/N4e7FogeWa — Chloe Bailey Stan Account (@tryna_be_famous) March 17, 2016 But the Spongebob ones last forever. Check out some more hilarious Spongebob memes when you hit the flip.
The Duggar gals are firmly in the spotlight this summer, between Jinger’s rebellious move to LA , and that pile of babies on the way. But we haven’t entirely forgotten about the (admittedly less interesting) Duggar boys. Lately, fans have been wondering why these guys can’t seem to hold down a job unless it’s working for Jim Bob. It’s weird, right? With a family this large, you’d expect its members to have all kinds of careers. Basically, in the Duggar family, the men work, and the women get married and have kids. It’s like a rule, and they’re apparently very into it. It all goes back to the family’s religion. They’re devout followers of the Institute in Basic Life Principles ministry. The Duggar way of life stresses family ties, so much so that they basically disowned Jinger for moving away. So it’s not surprising that the men like to keep their jobs in the family when possible. And let’s not forget Jim Bob’s many business holdings. The man has a successful real estate business, a car lot, and several airplanes, not to mention a hit reality TV show about his life. Jim Bob would obviously have no problem finding a job for every man in the family. He’d probably put the kids to work too, if it weren’t for those pesky child labor laws. Of the boys who are old enough to work, Joseph, Josiah, and Jason Duggar are all apparently going into real estate. They’ll be following in the footsteps of Jim Bob, who began his career in real estate. Jim Bob reportedly still makes good money for the family through his real estate business, despite shifting his focus to Counting On . Hopefully the real estate game will be kind to Joseph, Josiah, and Jason. Jim Bob’s older boys weren’t exactly successful in their own careers. Josh Duggar, the eldest, had a brief but disastrous stint in politics. For two years Josh was the executive director of FRC Action, an organization that lobbied on behalf of the conservative hate group, Family Research Council. He was brought on board because the FRC assumed his fame would help their message appeal to kids. But as we now know, it was actually kids who appealed to Josh. In 2015 it came to light that Josh had molested five underage girls, and his family had helped him cover it up. 19 Kids and Counting was cancelled, and so was Josh’s career. Josh returned home in disgrace and now works at a used car dealership owned by his father. Josh’s younger brother, 29-year-old John-David, has a less loathsome story, though the bar is low. John has his pilot’s license, but he’s never quite reached the heights of success with it. Apparently he mostly uses it for flying his huge family around, instead of making an actual living as a pilot. John is also a constable in Washington County, Arkansas, though this is reportedly an unpaid volunteer position. So what is he doing for money? Perhaps he and Jim Bob have some kind of arrangement? We wonder what kind of benefits come with being the Duggars’ unofficial sky chauffeur. It seems like the Duggar family patriarch is happy to put his kids to work for the family, even if it’s not an actual position. The only exceptions seem to be for Jim Bob’s sons-in-law, who married into the family and don’t yet work for Jim Bob. Ben Seewald, who’s married to Jessa Duggar, is regularly blasted by fans for being unemployed. Jill’s hubbie Derick Dillard is also unemployed, but since he’s in law school, he has a pretty great excuse. Jinger, the “rebellious” one, married a minister. Truly wild stuff, huh? But her husband, Jeremy Vuolo, used to be a professional soccer player, which actually is pretty cool. So overall, the Duggar guys are all either unemployed, working in the church, or working for Jim Bob. What’s going on with the Duggar men? It would be unfair (and possibly untrue) to dismiss the Duggar boys unilaterally as clods who couldn’t make in the real work force. But it’s worth mentioning that the IBLP strongly discourages its members from seeking a college education. After all, during their education, they might be exposed to a viewpoint that isn’t shared by the church, God forbid. In fact, IBLP instructs men to avoid working for secular companies or employers. Men in the church are also discouraged from taking orders from a woman, even in a professional capacity. And this is what’s at the root of this whole trend of Duggar guys just working for themselves. They have a feverish obedience to fringe religious beliefs that prevent them from working for non-Christians or even women. We hear about the women in this community being opressed, at least from an outsider’s perspective. But this way of life doesn’t leave a lot of choices for the men either, and we can see that in the careers these guys have chosen. It’s either work to serve your family, work to serve your faith community, or don’t work at all. But the family is always growing, and several more Duggar boys have yet to reach working age. Here’s hoping they buck the trend. View Slideshow: The Duggars: Hated in Their Hometown?
