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So Tessa Thompson’s Wig In ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Cost $10,000 & Twitter Can’t Deal

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Source: Michael Tran / Getty It’s probably a well known fact that Marvel and its parent company, Disney, dish out some major cash to produce their superhero movies. But who would’ve thought they held wigs as a top priority for their films. This is the only explanation when it was revealed that Disney shelled out $10,000 for Tessa Thompson ‘s wig in Thor: Ragnarok. The director of Sorry to Bother You , Boots Riley, revealed the information in an interview with HuffPost . Tessa Thompson starred in his film as the character Detroit. However,  Sorry to Bother You ‘s shooting schedule interfered with the re-shoot schedule of Thor . Thus, Tessa had to hit up re-shoots for Thor on weekends while shooting Sorry to Bother You in Oakland during the week. The only problem is, Tessa plays Valkyrie in Thor and has long hair, while in STBY, Tessa’s character has short colorful curls. The only way Disney/Marvel knew how to fix the situation was by buying Tessa a $10k wig for Thor , according to Riley.   So Tessa’s wig is basically a national treasure and should be safely stored in a museum. A few folks on Twitter seemed to think similarly. Check out what people had to say about the $10,000 piece that could easily pay 7 months worth of rent.

So Tessa Thompson’s Wig In ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ Cost $10,000 & Twitter Can’t Deal

Yes Ma’am! Tamron Hall Is Coming Back Oprah-Style To Broadcast TV

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T amron Hall is making a comeback to broadcast TV. RELATED:  Tamron Hall Quits NBC News Amid Flurry Of Controversy The former NBC News anchor and “Today” host has inked a lucrative deal with ABC to develop a new syndicated show. She will be bringing Oprah vibes as a daytime talk show host, with her broadcast network program ready to possibly launch as early as next year,  Variety reported. “I’m so thrilled to partner with Disney| ABC  to create a daytime television show that’s unconventional, fun, intimate and sometimes even raw,” Hall said in a prepared statement. “My new partners appreciate and respect the relationship I’ve built with my audience and know that if we create television worth watching, they’ll join us for the ride. I’m so grateful and excited for this next chapter. The landing makes the leap of faith so worth it!” Shout out to @tamronhall for signing a development deal with @ABC for a daytime talk show. I’m definitely on #teamtamron ! pic.twitter.com/0MH79DC4W4 — rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 8, 2018 Viewers have missed Hall on their home screens after the journalist exited NBC News last February after 10 years with the network. Her abrupt departure sparked a whitewashing controversy after her “Today” gig was canceled to make way for a new show with controversial news personality  Megyn Kelly . NBC lost out as Kelly’s show failed to produce solid ratings after its debut. Hall, however, kept moving forward. She announced a deal with Weinstein Television last July prior to the public outpouring of sexual harassment charges against now-former co-CEO Harvey Weinstein . She also signed a new deal with Investigation Discovery in January to continue her crime series, “Deadline: Crime with Tamron Hall.” ABC expressed that the move to hire Hall was a good one. “We look forward to developing a daily destination showcasing her spirit, boundless enthusiasm and powerful ability to engage with viewers,” William Burton , senior vice president of ABC Daytime, said in a statement. SEE ALSO: It’s Okay To Want More From Michael Jordan Brace Yourself: Man Says Black Woman Living In Neighborhood Would Get Him Killed [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3358541″ overlay=”true”]  

Yes Ma’am! Tamron Hall Is Coming Back Oprah-Style To Broadcast TV

This Police Department Allows Officers To Use Tasers On 7-Year-Olds

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D on’t be surprised if a Cincinnati police officer is not punished for firing a Taser at a child— because his department’s policy permits cops to taser kids. See Also: Mayor Investigating Police Tasing Of Unarmed Black Man Who Was Sitting On A Curb Local lawmakers demanded answers from the Cincinnati Police Department about why an officer tasered an 11-year-old girl at a Kroger supermarket on Monday (Aug. 6) for allegedly shoplifting, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. “We’re still waiting on bits and pieces of information, but I could see no reason … why an 11-year-old child was tasered, given the circumstances, for shoplifting,” Cincinnati City Councilmember Jeff Pastor told WLWT-TV . Astonishingly, the department’s policy permits officers to use stun guns on individuals aged 7 to 70, according to the Enquirer. After reviewing Taser policies of several police departments around the country, Cincinnati’s rules appear unusual. #outraged ! I can't believe the Cincinnati Police used a taser on an 11 year old girl for stealing food from a Kroger store. pic.twitter.com/94sSfDDVn7 — Kym Tooson Poellnitz (@KymPoellnitz) August 8, 2018 An off-duty officer working security at the supermarket fired his Taser at the girl while investigating several girls accused of stealing from the store, the police reported. The cop fired at the child’s back after she continued to walk away, ignoring his orders. She was arrested and charged with theft and obstructing official business. Under the department’s policy, officers are permitted to use their stun guns “for self-defense or to temporarily immobilize a subject who is actively resisting arrest.” In addition to the age restrictions, Taser use is also banned on “obviously pregnant females.” All restrictions disappear if the officer is in a “deadly force situation.” Tasering the girl in the back would get the officer in trouble if he was working for the Chicago Police Department, which discouraged officers from shocking people who are fleeing or vulnerable to injury, according to a policy change announced in 2017 . But in Cincinnati, things are obviously different, as Police Chief Eliot Isaac  continues to deliberate over the matter. In the meantime, the girl, whose identity was not released, was evaluated at the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and released to her parents. She’s awaiting a courtroom appearance. SEE ALSO: Jim Brown Continues To Remind Us He’s In The Sunken Place: ‘I Am Not Going To Denigrate My Flag’ Black Employee Home Depot Fired For Standing Up To Racist Customer Slaps Company With A Lawsuit [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3440564″ overlay=”true”]

This Police Department Allows Officers To Use Tasers On 7-Year-Olds

Casino Claims Charles Oakley Cheated Three Times Before Arrest

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Source: Charles Oakley Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Baby Phat and KLS – Outside Arrivals Featuring: Charles Oakley Where: New York City, United States When: 16 Sep 2009 Credit: WENN Uploaded by Godspeed Charles Oakley has pled no contest to disorderly conduct in the casino incident in which he was caught cheating three times. Fortunately, he won’t see a day in jail as his attorneys were able to cut a deal in which the felony charge was dropped to a misdemeanor and as well as a punishment in the form of a $1,000 fine. According to TMZ: “Mr. Oakley has pled no contest to the simple misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct which fully resolves this situation,” Oakley’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement.  “He appreciates the professionalism of the District Attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event.” Hopefully this is the last time Charles Oakley finds himself in cuffs for these kinds of shenanigans. A few weeks ago Charles Oakley was arrested at a Las Vegas casino for trying to pull a fast one while gambling. Though specifics about how Oakley cheated has been scarce, TMZ reported that the former NBA All-Star was busted for cheating not once, not twice, but three times during a game of Ultimate Texas Hold’Em (sounds like an app). OnJuly 8th Oakley was arrested at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for the offenses he allegedly committed and court documents detail just how it all went down. Oakley was playing the Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table game — where both player and dealer get 2 cards, in addition to a community 5-card draw.  Of the 7 cards in play, the dealer and player use their best 5 cards to see who has the best hand.  During the first hand, Oakley started off strong … with a pair of 4s. But, the dealer ended up with a winning hand … 2 pair. When Oakley realized he was gonna lose, he allegedly pulled back a $100 chip from his bet.  Later on during the gambling session, Oakley had a monster hand — 3 of a kind — and this time, officials say he secretly ADDED chips to his bet on 2 different occasions during the hand, thereby increasing his payout by $125.  Officials say it was all captured on casino surveillance — and he was arrested on the spot.  What cha doin,’ Oak?! We’ve all seen Casino and we know how many eyes are in the sky. Come on, bruh! He lucky Robert Dinero wasn’t in charge up in there. The former New York Knick tried to claim “ignorance” stating that he had been playing the game for close to 119 hours, but they weren’t buying that for a single chip. Originally Oak was charged with a felony and faced up to 6 years in the bing, but since the charge has been reduced to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct and he’ll likely get off with a slap on the wrist. ‘Bout the only slap anyone can get away with putting on Oak.

Casino Claims Charles Oakley Cheated Three Times Before Arrest

Casino Claims Charles Oakley Cheated Three Times Before Arrest

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Source: Charles Oakley Mercedes-Benz IMG New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2010 – Baby Phat and KLS – Outside Arrivals Featuring: Charles Oakley Where: New York City, United States When: 16 Sep 2009 Credit: WENN Uploaded by Godspeed Charles Oakley has pled no contest to disorderly conduct in the casino incident in which he was caught cheating three times. Fortunately, he won’t see a day in jail as his attorneys were able to cut a deal in which the felony charge was dropped to a misdemeanor and as well as a punishment in the form of a $1,000 fine. According to TMZ: “Mr. Oakley has pled no contest to the simple misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct which fully resolves this situation,” Oakley’s attorneys, David Chesnoff and Richard Schonfeld, said in a statement.  “He appreciates the professionalism of the District Attorney and the Cosmopolitan in resolving this event.” Hopefully this is the last time Charles Oakley finds himself in cuffs for these kinds of shenanigans. A few weeks ago Charles Oakley was arrested at a Las Vegas casino for trying to pull a fast one while gambling. Though specifics about how Oakley cheated has been scarce, TMZ reported that the former NBA All-Star was busted for cheating not once, not twice, but three times during a game of Ultimate Texas Hold’Em (sounds like an app). OnJuly 8th Oakley was arrested at the Cosmopolitan Hotel for the offenses he allegedly committed and court documents detail just how it all went down. Oakley was playing the Ultimate Texas Hold’Em table game — where both player and dealer get 2 cards, in addition to a community 5-card draw.  Of the 7 cards in play, the dealer and player use their best 5 cards to see who has the best hand.  During the first hand, Oakley started off strong … with a pair of 4s. But, the dealer ended up with a winning hand … 2 pair. When Oakley realized he was gonna lose, he allegedly pulled back a $100 chip from his bet.  Later on during the gambling session, Oakley had a monster hand — 3 of a kind — and this time, officials say he secretly ADDED chips to his bet on 2 different occasions during the hand, thereby increasing his payout by $125.  Officials say it was all captured on casino surveillance — and he was arrested on the spot.  What cha doin,’ Oak?! We’ve all seen Casino and we know how many eyes are in the sky. Come on, bruh! He lucky Robert Dinero wasn’t in charge up in there. The former New York Knick tried to claim “ignorance” stating that he had been playing the game for close to 119 hours, but they weren’t buying that for a single chip. Originally Oak was charged with a felony and faced up to 6 years in the bing, but since the charge has been reduced to a misdemeanor disorderly conduct and he’ll likely get off with a slap on the wrist. ‘Bout the only slap anyone can get away with putting on Oak.

Casino Claims Charles Oakley Cheated Three Times Before Arrest

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Mural Of Dak Prescott In The Sunken Place Has Been Defaced

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D allas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott  went viral for all the wrong reasons because of his comments about the NFL and kneeling during the national anthem. Tyler Wilder , a 29-year-old artist, painted a mural of the star in the sunken place, which has also gone viral. READ MORE: Texas Woman Sentenced To Five Years In Prison For Voting See below: Wow. They got Dak on a mural in Downtown Dallas pic.twitter.com/wel7ugebLE — (@_KvngDarius) August 5, 2018 However, it looks like the mural moved someone the wrong way and got defaced: Y'all remember the Dak “Sunken Place” mural? Welp, someone defaced it already https://t.co/lj96ADQ4Fw — SportsDay Cowboys (@dmn_cowboys) August 6, 2018 Wilder was not upset about the six-foot-high, 10-foot-wide mural being vandalized. “You know what, it’s already done its job. So, it really didn’t matter,” he told the  Star-Telegram . “ Besides, that’s what happens at the (Fabrication) Yard.” The Fabrication Yard, located in the Trinity Groves area of Dallas near an intersection of Interstate 30 and Interstate 35, is known for graffiti art. However, if you like Wilder’s art, he was expected to debut his work publicly at an exhibition from Aug. 20 to 26 at Ridgmar Mall in Fort Worth, Texas. Prescott responded with indifference to the mural. “Everybody has their own opinion. It is what it is,” he told the Star-Telegram . “ When I made my statements on the anthem, I knew there would be backlash. No surprises.” When asked if he had any regrets about his original comments, he continued:  “As I said, I made my statement. I stand by what I said. I just said some people may have misunderstood it or whatever. I feel strongly about what I said. And it is what it is.” See Prescott’s original comments about the NFL and kneeling in the video below: SEE ALSO: Meet Jogger Joe, The Man Who Took Racist Cue From BBQ Becky In Tossing Homeless Man’s Clothes Trump-Supporting DA Calls ‘Ghetto’ Maxine Waters A ‘Bitch,’ Can’t Believe She Hasn’t Been Shot This Colin Kaepernick Retweet Says Everything You Need To Know About The NFL Players’ Anthem Grievance [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3785430″ overlay=”true”]

Mural Of Dak Prescott In The Sunken Place Has Been Defaced

Everything To Know About Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

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A ugust 7 marks Black Women’s Equal Pay Day, bringing awareness to the demeaning statistic that it takes an additional 219 days for African-American women to earn the annual salary of white men. Gender and race pay disparities have led to Black women earning only $.63 cents on the dollar compared to white men, Equal Pay Today reported. Women of color have had to work more than 7 months into 2018 just to match that majority group’s 2017 pay scale — a fact that is equally alarming and urgent to address in our society. Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day ⠀ ⠀ Did you know the Average Black Woman had to work all of 2017 + 8 months of 2018 JUST TO MATCH the pay rate of a White Male? ⠀ ⠀ Did you know… https://t.co/DTEzBcZMYU — MohipFinancialSolutions (@MohipFinancial) August 7, 2018 Looking deeper into the issue, Black women are at a worse disadvantage than other racial groups. Their pay lags behind white woman and Black men as well. The factors contributing to the startling gender and racial wage gap run the gamut: bias, employment discrimination, inadequate minimum wage, and a lack of pay transparency and accountability among many companies across the nation. The absence of affordable child care and quality public school education, as well as the failure to give Black women access to capital, also influence the disparities. Closing the wage gap would greatly benefit Black mothers: 80 percent of them are the primary breadwinners for their households according to Fortune . With equal pay, mothers would be able to afford better child care, pay rent with less stress and put more food on the table. Black Women’s Equal Pay Day stands as an event for women of color to demand more, raise their voices for more and seek solutions for more. The world can’t play with pay as Black women deserve parity. They can ask for a closing of the wage gap as employees, consumers and at the voting booth. Tuesday is Black Women's Equal Pay Day! #NC100BWINC #ADVOCACY #DemandMore pic.twitter.com/6u4aCQeRrU — National Coalition Of 100 Black Women, Inc. (@nc100bwinc) August 7, 2018 SEE ALSO: Brace Yourself: Man Says Black Woman Living In Neighborhood Would Get Him Killed Jay-Z Regrets His Response To Harry Belafonte Who Said He And Beyoncé ‘Turned Their Back On Social Responsibility ‘ [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3358541″ overlay=”true”]

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La Flame! The First Week Sales Projections For Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ Are Massive

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Source: Christopher Polk / Getty The first-week sales projections for  Travis Scott ‘s freshly released album  Astroworld  have officially arrived, and it looks like La Flame is about to have an absolutely insane opening. According to reports from  Hits Daily Double , the songs on the Houston rapper’s third studio album have been streamed over 100 million times. In terms of actual sales, the album is expected to move somewhere between 450-500,000 equivalent album units in its first week. That is an undeniably massive opening, especially when compared to the numbers Travis has pulled in the past. If these sales projections come to fruition, Scott will have more than quadrupled the first-week sales total of his last project,  Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight– which moved 89,000 units in its opening week. The album is loaded with features from big stars including Drake , Frank Ocean , and  Stevie Wonder. This album and it’s release has been teased for more than 2 years at this point, which could be why it’s doing such huge numbers. In any case, it seems like Astroworld ‘s long-awaited release has not disappointed, at least as far as number go. We’ll find out for sure once the final numbers come in. Congrats to La Flame on the huge release.

La Flame! The First Week Sales Projections For Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ Are Massive