Rocco The Parrot Ordered Snacks From Alexa While Owner Was Away We thought this was hilarious! Rocco, an African Grey parrot seems like a real troublemaker. First Rocco was kicked out of a British animal sanctuary for his potty mouth — then after being adopted by a sanctuary owner, the brainy bird was smart enough to figure out how to operate his owner’s Alexa and managed to order snacks like strawberries, watermelon, raisins, broccoli and ice cream before the owner noticed the pending orders and put the child proof controls on to keep Rocco from racking up more charges. That wasn’t all he ordered either — he also asked for a kite, light bulbs and a kettle. According to online reports Rocco lives up to his name too — he likes asking Alexa to play him rock music and the occasional slow numbers. Sounds like a pretty cool pet.
(Photo by Atilgan Ozdil/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) Modesto Cruz, Bronx Bodega Owner Breaks Silence An owner of a Bronx bodega broke down in tears Friday as he explained that he tried to help the 15-year-old boy, Lesandro Guzman-Feliz, who was hacked to death by alleged gang members at his store last week. Clips floating around online only show a fraction of the actual footage. You can see that the owner did allow Lesandra aka Junior to hide behind the counter and his killers bursted through the door, finding him and dragging him out. Modesto Cruz said he recognized the boy and he looked so scared. He also let everyone know he called 911, clarifying rumors he didn’t. Lastly, the footage everyone is seeing of him telling the bloody boy to “get out”, he says he was telling him to run to the hospital one black away because 911 was taking too long. If you have trouble seeing the video on our site, click here . Here is another clip of the interview.
Image via Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for JRose Agency Melyssa Ford Badly Injured In Car Accident With 18-Wheeler This is many drivers’ worst fear . According to a friend’s account, OG music video model and businesswoman Melyssa Ford was involved in a violent car accident with an 18-wheeler that flipped her vehicle several times and resulted in injuries that could have been life-threatening. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Melyssa as she recovers from what appears to be a very horrific accident. You can see a photo of the damage done to her car on the flip side.
Image via Getty Nicki Mianj Interview On Beats 1 Radio Here’s a look at the the interview that broke the internet this week. Nicki Minaj sits down with Beats 1 host Zane Lowe to talk about Cardi B, Quavo and the backlash she suffered as a result of the “Motorsport” controversy. Thoughts? Listen to the entire interview on the flip side.
Image via Getty Nicki Mianj Interview On Beats 1 Radio Here’s a look at the the interview that broke the internet this week. Nicki Minaj sits down with Beats 1 host Zane Lowe to talk about Cardi B, Quavo and the backlash she suffered as a result of the “Motorsport” controversy. Thoughts? Listen to the entire interview on the flip side.
Azealia Banks tearfully explains to her IG stories that she was in a situation that led to rape. Though the specific details she gave are scarce, she sounded extremely distraught and was in need of a way home to safety after the incident. Getty/YouTube
Azealia Banks tearfully explains to her IG stories that she was in a situation that led to rape. Though the specific details she gave are scarce, she sounded extremely distraught and was in need of a way home to safety after the incident. Getty/YouTube
(Photo by Albert L. Ortega/WireImage) Orlando Brown Arrested In Underwear Orlando Brown was arrested for an outstanding warrant by determined bounty hunters according to TMZ . They busted into a man’s house and found the former “That’s So Raven” star hiding in his drawls. Reportedly, Brown failed to appear in court last month for another case — for allegedly striking his girlfriend last year in Torrance and a judge issued the warrant.
Splash News Charlize Theron Says There Are Parts Of America That She Would Not Bring Her Black Children Chelsea Handler interviewed Charlize Theron for ELLE Magazine about her newest role as Marlo in the new Diablo Cody and Jason Reitman film Tully and she talked a lot about her kids and how racism in America has made her consider moving. CH: You’re raising two children of color. Obviously, coming from South Africa, you know a lot about racial inequality, but what are your thoughts on Black Lives Matter and our current climate? CT: Being raised during the apartheid era in South Africa made me so hyperaware of equality and human rights. Of course, I have two black kids, but that was always something I was passionate about. I don’t even know how to talk about the last year under our new administration. But racism is much more alive and well than people thought. We can’t deny it anymore. We have to be vocal. There are places in this country where, if I got a job, I wouldn’t take it. I wouldn’t travel with my kids to some parts of America, and that’s really problematic. There are a lot of times when I look at my kids and I’m like, If this continues, I might have to [leave America]. Because the last thing I want is for my children to feel unsafe. CH: It’s a tough conversation to have. CT: We’re not there yet, but trust me, we talk. I want them to know who they are, and I want them to be so fu***ng proud of who they are. Building confidence for them right now is an oath I made to myself when I brought them home. They need to know where they come from and be proud of that. But they’re going to have to know that it’s a different climate for them than it is for me, and how unfair that is. If I can do something about that, of course I’m going to. It definitely sounds like Charlize is a good protective parent riiiiiight? Have you considered moving because of American racism?
