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A Lil’ Positivity: Kevin Durant Is Opening An Education Center To Help Low-Income Students Prepare For College

Source: Christian Petersen / Getty KD Opens Education Center To Help Low-Income Students Prepare For College According to Sports Illustrated , NBA Superstar Kevin Durant is using his platform in a major way, by opening an education center to help low-income students prepare for college. KD partnered with College Track organization to establish the Durant Center Prince George’s County, Maryland to help teens better their future by assisting them in obtaining a college degree. The center will be located in Durant’s hometown of Suitland, Maryland and will focus on providing lower-income students with the assistance needed to start and finish their college education. According to College Track’s website, their mission is to “empower students from underserved communities to graduate from college. By helping our students maximize the value of their college degree—minimize student loan debt, secure internships, and limit the need to work while in college—we prepare today’s youth to succeed in the 21st-century economy.” The initiative began last year after Durant donated approximately $10 million to start construction on the building and the project. The Durant Center will be accessible to all students in the Washington D.C. metropolitan and will be College Track’s first establishment on the East Coast.  

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Congrats: Draymond Green Is Engaged To Former Basketball Wives Star Hazel Renee

Source: Derrick Salters/WENN.com / WENN Warriors’ Draymond Green Engaged To Girlfriend Hazel Renee Warriors power forward Draymond Green probably isn’t too happy with his coach right now, but the reason has nothing to do with basketball. The baller reportedly popped the question to his girlfriend and former Basketball Wives star Hazel Renee, but how the world found out about the news is just as exciting as their engagement news itself. After a pre-game practice, Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr revealed to reporters, “The time’s been great. A nice change of pace during the middle of the season, especially in mid-January. Beautiful weather here, and a lot of guys have brought family members. Draymond got engaged. A lot of great stuff.” Rumblings of Draymond dating Hazel first sufaced back in October of 2017 and at that time, Green had to dispel rumors that he was allegedly cheated on his baby mama-to-be with her. But whatever their relationship status was at the time, it looks like things are going strong now. Neither Draymond nor Hazel has confirmed or addressed Steve Kerr’s statement about their engagement–but there’s a pretty good chance the guy knows what he’s talking about. Congrats to the happy couple!  

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Congrats: Draymond Green Is Engaged To Former Basketball Wives Star Hazel Renee

The Off-Camera Carters: Jay-Z And Beyoncé Used THIS Brilliant Tactic To Avoid The Paparazzi At Biggs’ B’day Bash

Source: SplashNews / Splash News Jay Z and Beyoncé Partied With Biggs Burke For His Birthday Beyoncé and Jay Z were out partying on Saturday but they managed to avoid the paparazzi using a pretty smart trick! The couple were seen celebrating at the surprise birthday party for Biggs Burke, Hov’s former Roc-A-Fella partner, in a private area at Avra Beverly Hills Saturday night, but the couple managed to avoid cameras when they left. According to Page Six reports: “they snuck out through the back as the other guests made their way to the front to distract the paparazzi.” Our sources tell us the lavish dinner was hosted by Burke’s publicist and business partner Simone King who partnered with Avra and managed to get the restaurant to drape off their section and avoid cameras. We’re told the dinner was an intimate affair filled with love, laughs and beautiful speeches to Biggs Burke honoring him on his birthday. The dining table was decked out with beautiful roses from Venus et fleur. Besides, Jay Z and Beyonce, the guest list included Kelly Rowland, Diddy, former NBA player Al Harrington, singer Saint Jhn, music manager Gee Robinson, rapper/podcaster, Noreaga, Tyrina Lee, Brandon Jennings and Emory Jones. Check out the photos below:

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The Off-Camera Carters: Jay-Z And Beyoncé Used THIS Brilliant Tactic To Avoid The Paparazzi At Biggs’ B’day Bash

Stompin’ Out The Haters: ‘The Hate U Give’ Inspires Custom Air Force 1’s [Photos]

Source: 20th Century Fox / 20th Century Fox ‘The Hate U Give’ Movie Inspires Custom Kicks One of our favorite film’s of the year, ‘The Hate U Give’ lands on Blu-Ray and DVD today and in celebration of the film we wanted to share these new kicks. Some of the talent have created customized Air Force 1 sneakers on behalf of the film. Check out the designs created for Amandla Stenberg, Angie Thomas, Russell Hornsby and George Tillman below. Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. Amandla inspired these… The kicks are part of the “I Speak For” campaign which tells a message on behalf of the film. Each unique pair of Air Force 1’s includes a visual message and is inspired by each cast member – designed by a sneaker artist. Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment These were inspired by director George Tillman Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Russell Hornsby inspired these colorful ones. Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment Source: Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment / Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment. And “The Hate U Give” author Angie Thomas inspired these two pairs! The Hate U Give is now on digital and Blu-Ray/DVD — so if you haven’t seen it, go check it out! Based on the novel by Angie Thomas, THE HATE U GIVE is a story about what happens when a young girl witnesses the shooting of her childhood friend at the hands of a police officer. Taking on pressure from all angles of the community, she must discover her voice and stand up for what’s right.

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Stompin’ Out The Haters: ‘The Hate U Give’ Inspires Custom Air Force 1’s [Photos]

Stephan James Talks Being On ‘Degrassi,’ Tweets From Oraph & More In ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Interview

Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty He Dishes On Things You Might Not Have Known About The Actor Stephan James is continuing his rise to stardom with his emotional lead in If Beale Street Could Talk as well as a roll in the Julia Roberts  Amazon series Homecoming.  But if you think James is just entering the game, you got it completely wrong. The 25-year-old has been gracing screens since a teen in Degrassi. Watch the actor explain his creative roots and more in the clip below!

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Agonized Aaliyah Lover Dame Dash Flees Event Over R. Kelly Questions

Source: Steve Eichner / Getty Damon Dash Left WEtv Event Over Aaliyah Questions On Her Birthday Poor Damon Dash. .. the music and fashion mogul left a WeTV “Hip Hop Thursdays” event in LA after being asked questions bout Lifetime’s “Surviving R. Kelly” docuseries — on what would have been the 40th birthday of his late girlfriend Aaliyah. “When media outlets asked him to comment … he became visibly upset and stormed off the carpet,” a source told Page Six. Dash was at the event celebrating “Growing Up Hip Hop” and Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition” with girlfriend Raquel Horn, daughter Ava and son Boogie Dash, who is featured on “Growing Up Hip Hop”. Master P, Romeo Miller, Soulja Boy and Pepa were also there. Seems understandable to us that he’d be upset. Do you think you would have handled things differently than Dame?

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“Growing Up Hip Hop” Exclusive: Dame Dash Tells Son Boogie “I Don’t Want You To Die” [VIDEO]

Source: SplashNews / Splash News Boogie Dash Has A Heart To Heart With His Dad Dame New episodes of “Growing Up Hip Hop” airs Thursday January 17th and we’ve got an exclusive clip below! On this week’s episodes, there’s a showdown with Boogie Dash and his father, Dame; Angela and Romeo have a sexy spa day; a shocking incident involves Pep and her love interest; a confrontation between Romeo and Master P; and a moment of truth for Pep when she has to make the call: her new love or Salt N’ Pepa. Will you be watching? Well if you are, you’re in for a special treat… For the first-time ever, WE tv is giving viewers the opportunity to interact with the whole cast of “Growing Up Hip Hop” including: Angela, Vanessa and Jojo Simmons, Romeo Miller, Sandra ‘Pepa’ Denton, Egypt Criss and Boogie Dash, on LIVE TV! On Thursday, January 17 from 8pm-10pm ET/PT, the cast of the popular series will participate in a two-hour event answering viewers’ questions via phone and social media while watching the episode together in real time! The interactive show, hosted by special guest Sherri Shepherd, will broadcast throughout back-to-back original episodes of “Growing Up Hip Hop” at 8pm and 9pm ET/PT.

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Seen On The Scene: Eric Bellinger, Neyo & Usher Still Laughing About Who’s King At The Young Legend Nights Series In Hollywood

Eric Bellinger, Neyo & Usher At The Young Legend Nights Series Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams Celebs came by the load to walk the Echoing Soundz red carpet inside of the Young Legend Nights series curated by Sean Youngand his YLE (Young Legend Ent.) affiliates last night. Usher, Ne-Yo, Chanel West Coast, Dan Rue, Marcus Blvck, Lola Monroe and AD were seen among the lights and cameras inside the Avalon theater along with several other stars (V Bozeman, Jane Handcock, Tweet, TMG Fresh, Napoleon Williams of Tiny Impact Co., the beautiful Porsha Coleman, Kevin McCall, and Sincere Show, to name a few). Comedian Juhahn Jones warmed the crowd before Ro James opened up for the reigning King of R&B past the midnight hour.     Source: Maurice Williams / Maurice Williams   Attendees and with much anticipation for the next installment of Young Legend Nights series!  For more photos from the event, don’t forget to hit the flip!

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Secure The Bag Sis… Kylie Jenner Shares A Sweet Clip Of Stormi Being Precious With Her Purse

Source: Josiah Kamau / Getty Stormi Webster Loves Her Little Louis (Vuitton) Earlier this week Kylie Jenner complained about missing her mini Stormi so much after she and her sisters left town for 24 hours to hit up the slopes of Aspen while celebrating the birthday of Jodie Woods, little sister to Kylie’s bestie Jordyn Woods. Kylie posted up with her sweet little Storm on her return and also shared video footage of her baby girl ripping the wrapping paper off late Christmas presents from Jordyn and Jodie’s mom Elizabeth. But the clip that captured our hearts was this one Kylie posted of Stormi confidently displaying her Louis bag swag… Kylie captioned the video: daddy dropped off a new chair for stormi and omg this girl threw the bag over her shoulder i can’t. She’s right though… that kid is a real cutie. Looks like mom is trying to steal Stormi’s throne already too… And you can’t see it here, but Kylie’s had folks wondering about a wedding again, thanks to a huge ring she wore earlier in the week. We’re pretty sure when the engagement goes down it will be something the world will know about — considering Travis has been talking publicly about wanting to do it big when he pops the question. Continue reading

Scot Free: Redskins Baller Reuben Foster’s Domestic Violence Dropped By Florida State Attorney

Source: Icon Sportswire / Getty Reuben Foster’s Domestic Violence Charges Dropped The domestic violence problem among NFL players is still a major issue for the league. Today, one of their most recent suspects was allowed to walk away from his alleged crime unscathed. According to ESPN , San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster had the domestic violence against him dropped the State Attorney for lack of evidence. Prosecutors concluded there was insufficient evidence to file charges against Foster after “a meticulous review of the facts of the case,” said Estella Gray, director of communications for the State Attorney’s Office. Adonte Pointer, Attorney for the victim, Elissa Ennis, didn’t mince words in response to the State Attorney’s decision. “We’re disappointed. The prosecutor’s choice is yet another slap in the face to Miss Ennis, just like the one Mr. Foster gave her in Tampa,” Ennis’ attorney, Adante Pointer, told ABC News. “Elissa Ennis was fully ready to participate and hold him accountable. This is not a situation where she recanted, nor that the prosecutor had new evidence that it didn’t happen.” Just so that we’re all clear about what exactly Reuben was charged with… Tampa police said Foster and Ennis were involved in a verbal altercation and that “Foster slapped her phone out of her hand, pushed her in the chest area, and slapped her with an open hand on the left side of her face.” Police said a 1-inch scratch was observed on her left collarbone. This incident followed a February 2018 arrest where Reuben was suspected of domestic violence and weapons possession. Charges were dropped when Elissa recanted her initial testimony that Reuben hit her. She then said the recant was lie during an interview on GMA. A “love” lie. Scot. Free.

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Scot Free: Redskins Baller Reuben Foster’s Domestic Violence Dropped By Florida State Attorney