Source: Pacific Press / Getty Harvey Weinstein Reportedly Reached $44 Million Deal to Settle Lawsuits According to The New York Times , Harvey Weinstein and his former studio’s board members have reached a tentative $44 million deal to resolve lawsuits filed by women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The $44 million settlement would include $30 million for the accusers, creditors, and former employees of the studio, as well as an additional $14 million in legal fees. The settlement is claimed to be supported by all parties and will be reviewed for approval in a hearing on June 4. He is currently facing criminal charges in New York for allegations of sexual violence against two women in addition to more than 80 women that have accused him of wrongdoing, and many of those complaints involve sexual harassment, which is a civil violation, not a criminal one. Weinstein still faces criminal charges, and those cases will move forward. He has pleaded not guilty to rape and other sex crimes in a criminal case in Manhattan. The case is scheduled to go to trial in September.
Sharp-witted, original, and dramatic web series are making their mark in entertainment. Through mini-episodes, loyal readers like you get acquainted to the daily lives of influencers, artists, and every day people across all cultures. From the screen, readers witness breakups and makeups to those breaking bread and hustling to stay fly in the city. Simply, Bossip has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to gossip and discovering fresh and funny content. We have even been expanding our own presence with fresh exclusive series like the hilarious Auntie’s Advice to season 1 of Charli Knows Best , Bossip knows good storytelling. Case closed. While on the lookout we discovered that there is a brand new and dynamic roster of storytellers who will not compromise their creativity, sort of like us. Talent scouts agree that the distance between their indie projects and high profile creative roles in Hollywood is a platform that puts their content in front of the right audience. Our parent company, iONE Digital , got news about the demand for compelling stories that provoke thought, explore social and racial issues, while giving an inside look at diverse multicultural lifestyles. Today, they are introducing the company’s new immersive video destination, A Space For Creators . This free video streaming platform is shattering glass ceilings by championing authentic voices from within the culture who are hustling to craft unique stories that they can present without censorship. We have some hot new content to binge on our phones and tablets! In fact, the Bossip team was drawn immediately to Creators of Color , a series showcasing conversations with celebrity talent across various genres about their careers. In episode 1, we gain insight into actress Tiffany Haddish’s rise to fame and why being a person of color has made her an asset in the business. “Being a person of color has positively impacted a lot of things in my career. I have booked roles in movies that were meant for white women but because I came through with so much character, and personality they ended up making it a black role.” -Tiffany Haddish The comedy that exists in everyday tends to be where we live, so we are also checking for Giving Me Life (In the Land of the Deadass) . This series was written, produced and directed by Dafina Roberts and chronicles the experience of six young Black and Latinx friends navigating the wild ups and downs of life and love in New York City. We reached out to Dafina to get a sense of how she approaches creating. Regarding the genesis of Giving Me Life (In the Land of the Deadass) , Dafina Roberts shares: “Giving Me Life was born from the real-life shenanigans of me and my friends. There is no show out right now that truly shows the breath-and-depth of sexuality for millennials of color. The series came out of the yearning to see ourselves and our communities in all our beauty and our struggle.” Roberts also shared how she felt about having her stories being featured on a platform geared towards multicultural audiences: I’m ecstatic about being a part of A Space for Creators ! As the politics of race, gender, sexuality and class shift in our society, I think millennials of color are looking for narratives that explore these issues in smart and funny ways. I think that Giving Me Life delivers on that! Find your binge-worthy favorites and tell us what you want to see more of… it just might be the next series to launch!
Source: Jose Fuentes / EyeEm / Getty Malaysian Boy Gets Penis Stuck In Metal Pipe A 16-year-old Malaysian boy had the scare of a lifetime when he couldn’t control his horniness . According to a report in the DailyStar , the boy found a metal pipe protruding from the wall in his home that was the perfect height to get his hump on. The thing is after he got his alloy afternoon delight, he had some trouble pulling his pipe out of the pipe. After trying to free himself, the boy eventually had to call his roommates for help and they laughed, and laughed, and laughed until they eventually called emergency services. Senior Fire Officer Seniman Idris of the Tangkak Fire and Rescue Station said they received an emergency call from the victim’s residence at around 10pm on May 20. He said: “The metal pipe is about six inches in length with a [thickness] of 5 millimetres, and is no longer used. The firemen had to cut the pipe first.” In order to cut the pipe, the fireman had to use a circular saw. Just the thought of it makes us queasy. Once the pipe was removed from the wall the boy was taken to the hospital to get the pipe removed from his mashed up member. SMFH.
Source: amphotora / Getty Fugitive To Surrender If He Gets 15,000 Likes On Facebook We certainly live in a time when people will do anything for clout. One Connecticut man even agreed to surrender to police only if he got a certain amount of likes on his wanted poster that was posted on Facebook. 29-year-old Jose Simms has seven arrest warrants and is being sought as a fugitive because he failed to show up for a court appearance. According to Torrington police, Simms is believed to be at large somewhere in the New York area. Lt. “Brett Johnson reported on social media that Simms had contacted him through Facebook and agreed to turn himself in if the social post containing his poster gets 15,000 ‘likes.’ Johnson says he tried to get Simms to agree to 10,000 “likes” but Simms wanted 20,000 — so they split the difference.” So far, the Facebook post has about 3000 likes. Looks like police will be waiting on Jose for a good while — unless they catch him slipping.
Source: C.Smith/ WENN.com / WENN Aretha Franklin’s Handwritten Wills Discovered By Her Niece Aretha Franklin’s niece, Sabrina Owens–who is also the personal representative of Franklin’s estate–has reportedly found the late singer’s handwritten wills, according to reports via the Associated Press . These newly discovered wills were filed in probate court in Oakland County, Michigan on Monday. The three wills were discovered by Owens after she came across a key for a locked cabinet. Two of the wills, from 2010, were found in said cabinet while the third will, from March 2014, was uncovered under the cushions of a couch. It was previously thought that Franklin left no will behind, until Owens found all three of thesewills in the same day at Franklin’s home. The documents from 2014 detail which assets should be left to Franklin’s family members. A statement from Owens says, “she remains neutral and wishes that all parties involved make wise choices on behalf of their mother, her rich legacy, the family and the Aretha Franklin estate…” “If it’s clear and convincing evidence of your intentions, it’s a perfectly valid document,” Patrick Simasko, an estate specialist, told AP. “The court wants to do everything in its power to fulfill the wishes of the person who passed away.” In the documents, Franklin requests that her son, Kecalf Franklin, be the personal representative of the estate. Franklin’s sons previously agreed to Owens overseeing the estate. A hearing to confirm the validity of the wills is scheduled to happen on June 12.
Willow Smith really went from whipping hair to snatching wigs and edges. pic.twitter.com/UKTRutbF54 — Doctor of Shutternomics (@_ShootYaShot) May 22, 2019 Willow Smith Stuns At “Aladdin” Premiere Fresh Princess Willow Smith came thru and dripped leggy deliciousness at the star-studded “Aladdin” premiere with a carefree splash of melanin magic on the carpet that sent everyone into a heart eye TIZZY. MISS WILLOW SMITH PLEASE STEP ON ME pic.twitter.com/v6wqTbQRXj —
View this post on Instagram I always dreamt of going to college, but by God’s grace, my music career took me on a path that I’m so thankful for. This week I got accepted into Harvard! Words cannot describe my excitement! Thank you @anitaelberse for a once in in a lifetime opportunity to attend @Harvard BEMS. #WhyNotHER A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on May 20, 2019 at 4:29pm PDT Ciara Got Accepted Into Harvard Biz School & Sparked Ciara continued her winning streak by earning an admission into Harvard’s illustrious Business of Entertainment, Media & Sports course in YET ANOTHER enviable power move that blew up Stan Twitter. Oh god… Why is Ciara trying to make people think she was accepted into Harvard? She paid to enroll into their business PROGRAM…. huge difference. Hope this doesn’t back fire — rickyypickyy (@rickyypickyy) May 21, 2019 Peep the Twitter chitter-chatter over CiCi’s Harvard Biz school admission on the flip.
Source: Gilbert Laurie / Getty South Carolina Dad Shoots Daughter Returning Home From Night Out A father accidentally shot and killed his own daughter in their home early Sunday in Greenville, South Carolina. He says mistook her for an intruder, according to reports. Nadeja Jermainequa Pressley, 23, was pronounced dead at her home where her father opened fire around 1:15 a.m., striking her through a door, WYFF 4 reported . He fired his gun twice according to a neighboring witness. The preliminary investigation revealed that Pressley’s father believed an intruder was trying to gain entry through a door…even though Pressley had a key to the home and was shot once she opened the door, officials said. So sad! Man fatally shoots daughter Nadeja Jermainequa Pressley, 23, at her home in Greenville, South Carolina, after mistaking her for an intruder https://t.co/vTmWFxWVfO via @nypost — Dorotea Bourne (@quetevayasbien) May 20, 2019 Police are still investigating and deciding whether or not to charge the father in killing his daughter, but reportedly he still ended up in jail over separate drug charges. Jermaine Pressley was charged with one count of possession with intent to distribute heroin and one count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine.
