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Paola Mayfield Claps Back at Mom-Shamers Over Exercising While Pregnant!

90 Day Fiance  stars  Paola Mayfield and Russ Mayfield are expecting their first child ! This is exciting news, and Pao has been showing off her baby bump left and right. But as much as fans may enjoy seeing her  flaunt her baby bump in a barely-there bikini , others have been mom-shaming her for continuing to work out while pregnant. Now, Paola is clapping back at her trolls. Concern-trolling is when people use alleged “concerns” that they have about someone else as an excuse to harass them. One of the most common forms of this is mom-shaming, when, under the guise of worrying about a child’s health (or, in this case, a baby who won’t be born for months), people attack a woman’s way of life. So, what is Paola doing? Is she skydiving? Is she drinking? Joining a group of people who think that the Zika virus is a Deep State Illuminati conspiracy and offering her skin to every mosquito she sees? No. Of course not. Paola’s “crime,” in the eyes of these body-shamers, is exercising while pregnant. After Paola shared a glimpse of her pregnant body, looking as fit as ever even with the baby bump, she also let fans see her workout out a little. While working out, she had weights attached to her waist. She is, after all, a fitness model. So-called “fans” piled on the outrage, claiming that her activities were dangerous. Instead of firing back directly, Pao shared a screenshot of someone else speaking up in her defense. Take a look: “I have never read such ignorance in a paragraph,” the fan writes. “And I am so sorry for your heart.” “I am a public health professional with a background in holistic health,” the person says. That’s a little vague, but it’s something. “Exercising during pregnancy is totally recommended if the person was doing it before,” the comment says. We have heard this time and time again from medical professionals and from pregnant moms who are getting mom-shamed for no good reason. “The baby actually received more oxygen and nutrients because the mother is more physically active,” the commenter explains. That did not stop hordes of mom-shamers from commenting, both before and after she shared that. “Be careful on working out when you’re pregnant,” wrote one person whom literally nobody had asked. “I just saw a video of you pick up weights around your waist,” another wrote even though it’s not their business. “Please,” that comment continued. “Tell me that that was before you were p.g. I’m old school Hispanic and you should take it easy. Just my opinion.” Just your opinion … that no one ever asked to hear. Others had even more hateful things to say. “You’re a hoe then who baby Is it Jorge baby?” one hater wrote, referring to  90 Day Fiance  star Jorge Nava. “lol but I thought it was Russ baby i guess Russ ain’t the dad lol your married and pregnant but teasing men? That’s wrong.” “Youre hot and all,” commented another. “But your need for attention is kinda sad. Oh well, nice ass!” These people are … scum. “She not a good role model,” declares another comment. “She’s teaching you to tease men when she’s pregnant and married that’s not good role model lol.” She literally just made a video of herself. If that is “teasing,” that sounds like a problem with the viewer. Someone else chimed in with an even wilder criticism. “In touch agrees with Paola! Of course they do they also support with abortions!” one truly bonkers person wrote. “Let’s protect anything but the baby. That’s what’s really sad.” That same awful person continued: “Your life Paola. Paola gets angry because people are worried about the baby . Her motto is I do what I want regardless of who I hurt as long as I get that$$$$.” Pao did have plenty of fans who wrote pleasant things in her defense. Here’s a great example: “Pao can do whatever she chooses it’s her body and it’s her baby,” a decent commenter wrote. “She’s a very beautiful lady and she’s loving the experience that her body is going thru. So let her enjoy it..” Well said. View Slideshow: Paola Mayfield: 90 Day Fiance Star’s Hottest Photos That Russ Doesn’t Want You to See!

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Emily Ratajkowski Is Killing Instagram

As you guys know, Emily Ratajkowski is The Queen Of Instagram and is probably the best dressed InstaModel in Hollywood. Every day she provides Tuna with amazing content and today it is confirmed that she’s also the best finger eater in the business too. I bet it taste delicious. A post shared by Emily Ratajkowski (@emrata) on Aug 11, 2018 at 7:37pm PDT                  

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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

Viral Clip Of Black Woman Being Beat With Broom At Nail Salon Sparks Protest

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Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty A nail salon in Brooklyn is catching major heat after a video online has gone viral. At New Red Apple Nail in East Flatbush, a Black woman is caught on camera being hit with a broom by another woman in a black shirt. The Black woman being hit eventually walks out of the salon, while employees in smocks surround two other Black women in the corner. The groups yell at each other, and one employee even throws liquid at the Black women. You can watch the video for yourself here . According to Pix 11 , the whole incident occurred because a grandmother was dissatisfied with her eyebrow work and refused to pay the salon. The recording of the incident went up on Friday on Facebook and eventually gained over 700,000 views. Protesters started gathering around the nail salon on Monday demanding the business be closed and locals take their money elsewhere. Chants of “black dollars matter” were shouted amongst gatherers. Activist Jasmine Johnson says the liquid thrown in the video was acetone, the primary ingredient in nail polish remover. “So because she did not want to pay the $5 for her messed-up eyebrows, they attacked this grandmother and her two granddaughters with sticks, threw acetone on them and then called the police on them,” Johnson said. You can peep her commentary on the event and the protest below.   Police said Monday that two arrests have been made. Huiyue Zhing, an employee, faces charges of misdemeanor menacing, misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon and harassment. She allegedly was the one who beat customer Christina Thomas with a broom, resulting in a laceration to Thomas’ neck and an injury to her back. Thomas also faces charges including misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor menacing and harassment. She allegedly punched and slapped someone, dragging them over the floor. Zhing was hospitalized with injuries to her face and body, while Thomas refused medical treatment, according to the police. Since the fight, hundreds of negative reviews have hit the salon’s Yelp page. We’ll continue to keep you updated if any major updates should surface.

Viral Clip Of Black Woman Being Beat With Broom At Nail Salon Sparks Protest

Viral Clip Of Black Woman Being Beat With Broom At Nail Salon Sparks Protest

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Source: Andrew Lichtenstein / Getty A nail salon in Brooklyn is catching major heat after a video online has gone viral. At New Red Apple Nail in East Flatbush, a Black woman is caught on camera being hit with a broom by another woman in a black shirt. The Black woman being hit eventually walks out of the salon, while employees in smocks surround two other Black women in the corner. The groups yell at each other, and one employee even throws liquid at the Black women. You can watch the video for yourself here . According to Pix 11 , the whole incident occurred because a grandmother was dissatisfied with her eyebrow work and refused to pay the salon. The recording of the incident went up on Friday on Facebook and eventually gained over 700,000 views. Protesters started gathering around the nail salon on Monday demanding the business be closed and locals take their money elsewhere. Chants of “black dollars matter” were shouted amongst gatherers. Activist Jasmine Johnson says the liquid thrown in the video was acetone, the primary ingredient in nail polish remover. “So because she did not want to pay the $5 for her messed-up eyebrows, they attacked this grandmother and her two granddaughters with sticks, threw acetone on them and then called the police on them,” Johnson said. You can peep her commentary on the event and the protest below.   Police said Monday that two arrests have been made. Huiyue Zhing, an employee, faces charges of misdemeanor menacing, misdemeanor criminal possession of a weapon and harassment. She allegedly was the one who beat customer Christina Thomas with a broom, resulting in a laceration to Thomas’ neck and an injury to her back. Thomas also faces charges including misdemeanor assault, misdemeanor menacing and harassment. She allegedly punched and slapped someone, dragging them over the floor. Zhing was hospitalized with injuries to her face and body, while Thomas refused medical treatment, according to the police. Since the fight, hundreds of negative reviews have hit the salon’s Yelp page. We’ll continue to keep you updated if any major updates should surface.

Viral Clip Of Black Woman Being Beat With Broom At Nail Salon Sparks Protest

#AfrolandTV: Black Creatives Launch Free All-Black Streaming Service

Something we actually like… AfrolandTV Streaming Service If you’re looking for some exciting new black content that you can binge watch, you’re in luck because we’ve found something unique that’s for us, by us. AfroLandTV is a startup online streaming TV platform for Pan African Films with a content library that ranges from African American, African, Afro-European, Afro-Latino and the Caribbean. The company launched in 2015 and already bolsters hundreds of hours of content with new titles premiering every month. It’s a perfect way to find new beautiful black content jam-packed with melaniny casts that you can relate to. “ We can no longer wait for someone else to tell our stories, no one can tell them better than we can, so let’s create ” said Michael S. Maponga, Founder of AfroLandTV. “Gaining awareness from people around the globe and growing our subscribers is priority, it takes a village to raise a child, the same concept applies for our company” . AfroLandTV’s subscription is free and is available via their website. It will expand to mobile and TV apps by the end of the year. The company aims to produce original titles while flourishing their own stars and carries a message to; “Be the industry” according to Chinwe Okorie, Head of Marketing. “If storytelling is the art form we use to make sense of life, AfroLandTV is the stage” said Shonnie Jackson, VP of Business Development. Will you be streaming on AfrolandTV??? Website – www.AfroLandTV.com Facebook – www.Facebook.com/AfroLandTV Instagram – www.Instagram.com/AfroLandTV

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XXXTentacion: Four Suspects Indicted in Rapper’s Murder

It’s hard to believe that it’s been more than a month since XXXTentacion was shot dead in Miami . Earlier this month, police found one of XXXTentacion’s killers . Though police do not yet have all of the suspects in custody, prosecutors are moving forward. They have already issued indictments. Let’s take a look at the details. One of the alleged shooters was Michael Boatright, who was arrested earlier this month. Trayvon Newsome is believed by police to have been the toher trigger man. Newsome is currently wanted by police. Two other suspects are Dedrick Williams, who is in custody, and Robert Allen, for whom police are still searching. TMZ reports that all four suspects in XXXTentacion’s murder were indicted by a grand jury  On top of the obvious murder charge, all four men are also charged with armed robbery using a firearm. According tot he Associated Press, Dedrick Williams was spotted on surveillance cameras and identified. Though fearful of being labeled a snitch in prison for speaking to police, he did tell investigators that he did not know in advance that XXXTentacion would be robbed. It was apparently Boatright and Newsome who carried out the actual robbery, or so investigators have been told. Of course, felony murder rules mean that co-conspirators in crimes that result in murder are all indicted for murder, regardless of which individual did the killing. XXXTentacion had been looking at motorcycles just before he was shot to death in an apparent armed robbery. The rapper was only 20 years old, and had some very passionate young fans. He also apparently acted as something of a mentor to younger people in the business. 14-year-old Danielle Bregoli, who launched her record-breaking music career after insulting Dr. Phil on television, felt a very close bond to XXXTentacion. Their last conversation, just days before his death, was an argument in which she told him that she never wanted to speak with him again. Danielle will always regret her final words to him , she says. XXXTentacion was also infamous for an alleged beating of a gay man, and for being accused of horribly abusing his girlfriend Geneva Ayala to the point that she had to have reconstructive surgery on her face due to damage to her skull. The shocking descriptions of what is said to have done to her during their relationship amount to torture. Unfortunately, because of this, his ex is reviled by some of his more ardent fans. Though his abused girlfriend just wants him to rest in peace , some fans objected to her presence at a vigil for him, and kicked her out. Afterwards, they burned what she had left in his memory. XXXTentacion continues to be mourned by many of his fans. Some of them are so young that this he is the first celebrity musician whom they’ve lost. Some say that a video made shortly before the rapper’s passing predicted his own death . In fact, some sources even say that XXXTentacion talked about wanting to die young like some of the great rappers of the ’90s. Hopefully, the people who were in his life will get a sense of closure once his murder trial draws to a close. For now, it is just beginning. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam

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Demi Lovato Opens Up About "Addiction Hell" In New Interview

Earlier this week, fans were shocked to learn that Demi Lovato had relapsed after six years of sobriety. To her credit, over the years, Lovato has not attempted to conceal her struggles with addiction, instead allowing her story to serve as a cautionary tale for young fans. And she’s been just as open about her most recent battle with the bottle. Demi’s new song, “Sober,” is a surprisingly confessional ballad detailing her lapse back into addiction. Sadly, Lovato’s relapse was not a one-time event but has instead proven to be a source of ongoing difficulty. Sources say Demi is still drinking , and has been for more than two months. But it seems she feels that it’s important for her fans to see her at her lowest depths, as Radar Online is reporting today that Lovato is planning to grant a candid TV interview to Hoda Kotb of Today. Demi was reportedly reluctant about stepping back into the spotlight in her current state. She had a change of heart, one insider claims, because of three important factors: 1. Her loyalty to her fan base and her desire to be completely straightforward with the millions who have stood by her through thick and thin. 2. Her belief that honesty is the first step to sobriety. 3. Her faith in longtime friend Kotb. “They have a history together,” the source says of Demi’s relationship with Hoda. “Demi is ready to share what led to the relapse and what she is doing now to stay sober,” the insider adds. “She has always been very open and honest with her fans about her struggles, so it’s only natural that she would do this.” There’s no word yet on when the interview will take place or when it will air, but the insider says Demi is hoping to sit down with Hoda as soon as possible. In “Sober,” Demi croons the heartbreaking line: “I’m so sorry, I’m not sober anymore.” She lays her soul bare in the song, but the lyrics offer no details about the how, why, and when of Demi’s relapse. Now, it seems she finally fill in those blanks for the sake of her very worried fans. View Slideshow: 22 Times Demi Lovato Has Kept It Real

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The Internet Is On #PermitPatty’s Neck After She Calls The Cop On Black Child For Selling Water

Source: Matt Cardy / Stringer / Getty First, we had #BBQBecky and now we have #PermitPatty, the latest white woman to not mind her business in California. When an 8-year-old girl was selling water bottles outside of her mother’s home in San Francisco, this strange woman decided to call the cops. Why? Because the little girl didn’t have a permit. Even worse, when she realized she could become the next Twitter meme, she attempts to hide from the cameras.   So my little cousin was selling water and didn't have a permit so this lady decided to call the cops on an 8 year old. #PermitPatty pic.twitter.com/SiL61pnAgl — Raj (@_ethiopiangold) June 23, 2018   So of course, Twitter is having a field day with her anyway. She’s been given the nickname #PermitPatty and the online roasts have been hilarious. Hit the flip for more.  

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Kim Kardashian: I Knew Kylie Was Gonna Get Knocked Up!

When Kylie Jenner got impregnated by Travis Scott last year, many folks around the Internet were surprised. She was only 20 years old, after all. She was unmarried. She and Scott had been dating for mere months. There was no way this development had been planned, right?  No, Kylie has basically admitted after welcoming daughter Stormi Webster in February, this pregnancy was not planned. Which doesn’t mean she doesn’t still love her kid a lot, of course. However, while Jenner hadn’t thought out what might happen if she had unprotected sex with her boyfriend, Kim Kardashian admitted on Monday that she totally predicted her half-sister would be a young mother. Not this young, mind you, but still… “We used to say, ‘Season 17, Kylie has a baby,'” Kim joked to The Business of Fashion founder Imran Amed yesterday during a Business of Fashion West panel, adding:  “And we all looked at each other and [were] like, ‘Oh sh-t! That just happened.'” Indeed, it really just did. Kim was joined on stage during this panel discussion by her mother, Kris Jenner. When asked how long Keeping Up with the Kardashians will run, the famous manager teased: “It’s going to be here forever!” She then quipped that Kim’s five-year-old daughter North West is going to get married in a future season. It was clearly said with tongue firmly planted in cheek, but that’s still an odd thing to crack about, isn’t it? Basically marrying off your grandchild for the sake of future reality show ratings? Earlier this month, E! released a sneak peek of Season 15, although the network has not yet announced a premiere date. Here is said sneak peek: Keeping Up with the Kardashians Season 15: First Dramatic Look! Kris previewed a “major blowout” to come on these new episodes, while Kim hinted that it would center around Kourtney Kardashian. “When I think about it, I do get really mad,” Kim said of this fight. “It’s basically just like people being disrespectful. It’s the one thing that really gets me.” She then mysteriously added: “Talk about Kourtney behaving like that.” Kim and Kris, meanwhile, attended the MTV Movie & TV Awards , which aired on Monday evening and which found them accepting a trophy for Favorite Reality Show. After all these years, the family has still got it, somehow. But the family also receives its fair share of backlash. ( Why did you straighten your kid’s hair, Kim ?!?) How does Kim and company deal with all the negativity out there? “I think that the way my family and I have always dealt with everything is we know we have each other. Nothing else really matters,” the she replied, concluding: “So at the end of the day, this could all go away and we all have each other and we’re confident in that. So, we’re always going to be who we are. And if one of us is fighting with, you know, a boyfriend or an ex, or whatever the examples you were giving, I mean, we all know what it is. Like, we all know we support each other and we love each other. “And a part of all of that craziness has given us the platform to have our brands.” View Slideshow: Richest Members of the Kardashian Clan: Ranked! (And Kim’s NOT Number 1!)

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