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Brendan McLoughlin: Miranda Lambert’s Husband Is a Liar Who Lived a Double Life, Ex Claims

Just days after the news that Miranda Lambert got married after a three month courtship, the bad news started coming in. Apparently Brendan McLoughlin cheated on his former fiancee and fathered a child with another woman. It’s not a good look. Now, the woman who was almost his mother-in-law reveals more about his deception. Brendan McLoughlin’s ex-fiancee, Jackie Bruno, is understandably “mortified” at the news of his sudden marriage to Miranda Lambert. At least, that is what Jackie’s mother, Carol Bruno, tells Us Weekly . “[Jackie] just wants to say that he’s just a lying, cheating, no good piece of garbage,” Carol shares. Brendan McLaughlin is a New York City police officer whose Manhattan precinct includes Times Square. According to Carol, the woman who was nearly his mother-in-law, he was leading “a secret double life.” “[Brendan] tried to deny it,” Carol says of his deceptions. “And then begged her to stay with him.” “He was begging her to marry him,” Carol says. Jackie and Brendan did not end up getting married, but it sounds like he was pushing her in that direction. Carol accuses that he did so “Even though he know the girl was pregnant.” That sounds like a complicated but deeply unfair situation for both his baby mama and his (now former) fiancee. Miranda Lambert stunned fans last weekend when, in honor Valentine’s Day, she made a shocking announcement. “I met the love of my life,” Miranda told fans. And we got hitched!” “My heart is full,” she gushed. “Thank you Brendan McLoughlin for loving me for…. Me,” she concludes. Miranda tagged her caption: “#theone.” “He was at my house and ate dinner with her father and I at our house almost every night,” Carol says. This is why the betrayal cuts so deep for Carol and for Jackie. Carol says that Brendan did this “while his pregnant baby mama was at his place.” All in all, she shares that Jackie and Brendan were together for “almost two years.” The engagement portion of their relationship, Carol says, lasted for “a few months.” “He told her to keep it [the engagement] quiet,” Carol says. She accuses that he did this “because he knew about the baby on the way.” That sounds not only unkind to all parties involved, but like a very poor long-term plan. How does one hide the existence of a child after the child is born and after a wedding? Sooner or later, the story is going to break down and the lies will stop working. Carol lays into Brendan, saying: “He’s just a lying, cheating, conniving, narcissistic [person].” Some say that Brendan sounds like the perfect man for Miranda. Miranda has admitted that she is something of a homewrecker, and her last marriage ended with cheating accusations. But Brendan is not the first man accused of cheating. For that matter, she and Blake Shelton both allegedly cheated during their marraige. Blake “won” the divorce, in terms of his reputation with the Country music community. His reputation is fine and very few people have a problem with his ongoing romance with Gwen Stefani. Perhaps it’s unfair that people are more concerned about Miranda getting hitched after just three months with an unknown man. But it sounds like Brendan’s history is enough to give even Miranda’s most diehard fans pause. View Slideshow: 29 Stars Who Are Known Cheaters

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Queen Of The Screen: Ruth E. Carter Is The Academy Award Nominated Costume Designer Behind Your Favorite Films’ Winning Wardrobes

Source: Amy Sussman/ Getty Images for CDGA / Getty Ruth E. Carter Nominated For Best Costume Design At Academy Awards This Black History Month we have been sharing stories of notable black women worthy of so much love and recognition and costume designer Ruth E. Carter definitely fits the bill! Carter is currently nominated for the Best Costume Design award at this Sunday’s Academy Awards for the work she accomplished with ‘Black Panther’ . This is actually her third nomination (her first was in 1993 for her work on Spike Lee’s Malcolm X). Source: Stefanie Keenan/ Getty Images for CDGA / Getty Carter was also honored with the career achievement award Tuesday night at the Costume Designers Guild Awards. Judith Light, Halle Berry and Danai Gurira were there to present her. “Some of your peers get awards all the time or are at the top of the heap, and you’re trying to climb your way up. You wonder what they think of you and your films. You wonder if they’ve been watching,” Carter said in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter about the honor. “So that’s, to me, the affirming award that says ‘We love you.’” Source: Stefanie Keenan/ Getty Images for CDGA / Getty Carter told HR the best recognition she could receive is from the kids who proudly sported Black Panther costumes last Halloween, after years of America prioritizing Superman, Batman and Spiderman. “When we designed a superhero that was a black man and a kingdom that was in Africa, it took those children to a place where they could claim and they could fly. And it’s the best honor anybody could ever be bestowed,” Carter says. “They knew the spirit and they all secretly hoped some of the Black Panther power would be bestowed on them just by wearing the clothes. … They were so ready for it. We knew they were ready for it. And we gave it to them.” She added that catering to Marvel fans has raised the bar for her work: “I was working for Marvel, I was like ‘Oh my God, I’ve got fans to answer to.’” Hit the flip for more details about Ruth E. Carter including what’s next for her.

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Struggle Rapper Blueface Facing Years For Unregistered Handgun Charge

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Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty While Blueface might have one of the hottest singles out right now, he has bigger fish to fry at the moment. The “Thotiana” rapper is facing years in prison after he was caught possessing an unregistered handgun. The Blast reports : According to L.A. County D.A.’s office, the “Thotiana” rapper was just charged with possession of a fully-loaded, unregistered handgun from an arrest on February 1. He was arrested after LAPD rolled up on a large group of people he was hanging out with, causing everyone to scatter. Multiple people tried ditching their guns, but Blueface and two other men, were arrested. The charge is a felony and carries a maximum sentence of 3-years in prison. It also comes on the heels of another charge the rapper was given for a different possession of a firearm. Back in November, Blueface was busted in Santa Clarita, CA for his alleged involvement in a robbery and vehicle-to-vehicle gunfight. He was in a car that crashed into the center divider on the freeway, and he was arrested on a $50,000 bond for assault with a deadly weapon. As for his November arrest, the 22-year-old artist born Jonathan Porter is due back in court this week and faces up to a year in jail for the misdemeanor charge of possessing a legally registered handgun. — Photo: Getty

Struggle Rapper Blueface Facing Years For Unregistered Handgun Charge

Philandering Phriends: Kylie Jenner’s Relationship With Bone-Jumpin’ BFF Jordyn Woods In Line-Steppin’ Limbo

Source: Jesse Grant/Getty Images for GOAT/George Pimentel/Getty Images/Jon Kop / Getty Kylie Jenner And Jordyn Woods Relationship Strained Over Tristan Thompson Scandal Tristan Thompson’s insatiable thirst for new sex partners has lead to massive catastrophe among the Kardashian ranks. According to TMZ , in the wake of Tristan’s *alleged* cheating scandal with Jordyn Woods, Kylie Jenner isn’t sure if she can still maintain a relationship with her baller-boinkin’ BFF. Sources close to the Kardashian klan say that Kylie was initially skeptical of the story as it seemed too bold to be true. Then she somehow spoke to people who were at the party and all the skepticism went out the window. It became pretty clear that this wasn’t just a Hollyweird rumor. Kylie now has kuite a konundrum on her hands. Jordyn has been her ride-or-die bish for years. They have lived together, done business together, and share all their secrets and intimate thoughts with one another, how do you fix this kind of violation? Word is that not single member of the klan is surprised that Tristan is a dirty dog who has once again embarrassed Khloe ROYALLY. They are, however, shocked that Jordyn would have a role in Tristan’s trysts. It’s believed that even if Khloe does ultimately stay broken up with Tristan, the family expects her to maintain a good relationship with him for baby True’s sake. True will just have to grow up knowing that her daddy ain’t s#!t.

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Cory Wharton Unveils New Girlfriend, Gets Slammed by Teen Mom Fans

Sometimes, it's hard to keep track of the status of Cory Wharton and Cheyenne Floyd's relationship . Sure, these two hotties have boned. That's how they brought baby Ryder into the world. But Cory is making it very clear to fans that he has moved on. In fact, he's on a baecation with a gorgeous model — someone he's seen before. Followers are making it known that they're not happy with his decisions. The backlash was so intense that Cory made a video begging fans to just let him live his life — while promising to be a good father. Take a look: 1. Fans are mad at Cory Wharton They made their fury known loud and clear … to the point where he even responded to it 2. Cory is a loving father Cory and Cheyenne are doing their best to co-parent little Ryder. 3. But he’s also, you know, a person He’s young, reasonably famous, and super hot. Of course he’s going to be in relationships. 4. And not with Cheyenne Floyd Yes, they’ve hooked up since conceiving Ryder. No, that doesn’t mean that they’re secretly in love, or destined to be together, or whatever. That’s not real life. 5. Cory has a new girlfriend Technically, Taylor Selfridge is an old girlfriend. She and Cory are back together 6. Cory shared the news … and fans made themselves heard It was so much that a somewhat shocked Cory felt the need to go on Instagram and calm their nerves View Slideshow

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North Carolina Republicans Admit To Suppressing The Black Vote

A hearing was held Tuesday about Republican voter fraud scheme in North Carolina that civil rights advocates said suppressed the Black vote. See Also: Election Day Reports Of Voter Suppression And Faulty Voting Machines Have Already Begun On Monday, a political operative working for Republican congressional candidate Mark Harris admitted to election officials that she illegally picked up and falsified absentee ballots as part of a scheme to help Harris steal the 2018 midterm election, CNN reported. Indeed, Republicans were accused of  using a variety of voter suppression tactics as  early voting got underway  in several states for the 2018 midterms. In the North Carolina contest, Harris was fighting off the Democratic wave in his district to keep a congressional seat that Republicans held for more than half a century. He had 905-vote lead over Democrat Dan McCready after the ballots were counted in the ninth district race, but the state board of elections declined to certify Harris as the winner because of absentee balloting irregularities. Election officials and witnesses said that the scheme may have involved more than 1,000 absentee ballots or request forms. Republican operatives were accused of forging signatures, completing ballots and mailing them from post offices near the voter’s home. Lisa Britt, a felon who had illegally cast her own ballot, admitted on the witness stand on Monday that she illegally collected between 35 and 40 absentee ballots in violation of state law. A consulting firm working for Harris paid her at least $150 per 50 absentee ballots she collected. Britt denied changing any votes, and the attorney representing Harris downplayed what effect the scheme had on the election results. However, civil rights advocates rejected that claim. “Attorney for Mark Harris, the candidate who benefited from this scheme, is now cross examining Lisa Britt. The attorney trying to suggest this is no big deal b/c the ballots that Britt took belonged to Republicans. This is FALSE. Black & Native American voters were most impacted,” tweeted Kristen Clarke , president and executive director of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Precious Hall testified that she was a victim of the scheme. Precious Hall is a registered voter and a victim of the #NC09 scheme. Hall received an absentee ballot but did not remember requesting one. She normally votes in person. People showed up at her home, she completed ballot, people witnessed it, and they took the ballot with them. pic.twitter.com/ONBnm07jxe — Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) February 18, 2019 Republicans—fearful of the impending Democratic blue wave—were  desperately using every trick in the book  to retain control of Congress and state governments. Suppression efforts targeting Black voters  were seen most notably in Georgia , where  Stacey Abrams  was trying to make history as the first African-American woman governor. The North Carolina hearing was expected to end on Wednesday. The outcome could lead to another election being held for the state’s 9th District House seat. SEE ALSO: Watch: Chris Rock And Keegan-Michael Key School Black Folks On How To Respond To Voter Suppression Georgia Isn’t Even Trying To Hide Its Racist Voter Suppression Efforts With This Video [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3835568″ overlay=”true”]

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Everything We Know About Jussie Smollett’s Allegedly ‘Orchestrated’ Attack

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Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty It’s nearly impossible to scroll social media without coming across a headline about Jussie Smollett . The Empire actor is engulfed in controversy after accusing two men of attacking him during a late night in Chicago. Smollett said he was punched in the face, had bleach poured on him and he suffered a bruise on his face. He also accused the attackers of yelling, “this MAGA country n*gger” and putting a noose around his neck. Since then an array of reports have come out that portray Smollett as a “liar.” Smollett has been accused of “orchestrating” the attack with two Nigerian brothers who also appeared on Empire. Here’s everything we know about the incident so far: Days before the attack, a threatening and racist letter addressed to Smollett was sent to CBS Chicago with a powdery substance inside that appeared to be Tylenol. Smollett was allegedly attacked by two men in Streeterville, Chicago early Jan. 29 morning after going to Subway He hesitated to call the police because of his pride but fully cooperated when he finally did contact them. Smollett revealed police didn’t initially ask him for his phone records, but wanted his phone. He didn’t hand it over because he had valuable and personal information in his phone. He did submit his phone records within an hour of the attack but they were redacted versions and the police needed more information. Jussie’s celebrity friends and fans of the actor came to his defense, calling out the forces who give energy to the MAGA movement and condemning racism. President Trump called the incident, “horrible.” “Doesn’t get worse,” he added. A police investigation turns up no surveillance footage of the attack, but shows two “persons of interest.” In his first performance after the attack, Jussie called himself the “gay tupac.” Jussie Smollett does Good Morning America interview, giving details about the alleged attack. According to his testimony, the attacker punched him and he struck him back. “We started tussling, it was very icy.” He added, “There was a second person involved who was kicking me in my back.” Apparently, his manager was on the phone during the attack. “Then I looked down and noticed there was a rope around my neck.” The homes of Olabinjo and Abimbola Osundairo, who were seen on the surveillance video, were raided. They were arrested but quickly released. “Due to new evidence as a result of today’s interrogations, the individuals questioned by police in the Empire case have now been released without charging.” BREAKING:Police raided the home of two persons of interest in Jussie Smollett case last night. Both men are of Nigerian decent and have appeared as extras on the show. Police took bleach, shoes electronics and more.Officers asked family if they knew #Jussiesmollett . @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/PDSFtf5jwb — Charlie De Mar (@CharlieDeMar) February 14, 2019 According to the brothers, they rehearsed the attack with Smollett days before the incident. They reportedly scouted a spot to orchestrate the attack where cameras would catch it. Apparently Jussie wanted the incident to be “physical” but not too harmful. They “made contact with Jussie’s face” but it was “weak.” The “attack” wasn’t caught on camera like Jussie had originally thought because cameras were facing north// away from where the incident occurred. Countless celebs have come out against Jussie after reports surfaced claiming the “attack” was orchestrated. “As a victim of a hate crime who has cooperated with the police investigation, Jussie Smollett is angered and devastated by recent reports that the perpetrators are individuals he is familiar with,” said defense lawyers Todd S. Pugh and Victor P. Henderson in a statement obtained by Deadline. “Nothing is further from the truth and anyone claiming otherwise is lying.” Jussie’s role on Empire has reportedly been “slashed” in the wake of the allegedly staged attack. He was originally supposed to be in nine episodes, featuring one big musical scene. His sister Jurnee posted this message on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jurnee Smollett Bell (@jurneebell) on Feb 18, 2019 at 11:17pm PST Jussie will plead his case in front of a grand jury who will decide if he should be indicted on charges for filing a false police report. The Osundairo brothers volunteered to testify. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3022208″ overlay=”true”] RELATED STORIES: Jussie Smollett Tells GMA’s Robin Roberts He’s ‘Pissed’ That People Don’t Believe Him Joe Budden On Jussie Smollett Hate Crime: ‘Show Me Footage And I’ll Shut TF Up’ Jussie Smollett Speaks Out About Attack: ‘I Fought The F**k Back.’ Y’all President Called Jussie Smollett’s Attack ‘Horrible,’ But Then Made It About His Wall  

Everything We Know About Jussie Smollett’s Allegedly ‘Orchestrated’ Attack

Kamala Harris Rises In Polls As New Surveys Show Biden Less Dominant

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C alifornia’s Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris has seen a bump in the polls, as the accuracy of early surveys come under question that pegged former Vice President Joe Biden as the clear frontrunner for the 2020 Democratic nomination. See Also: Poll Shows What Crucial Iowa Voters Think About Likely Black Candidates For President Politico pointed out on Monday that at least two recent polls suggested that Biden does not have the 30-point lead that earlier polls found. The methodology of those early surveys apparently skewed the results and painted Biden as a formidable candidate if he decides to run. New surveys indicated that many Democrats are undecided and Biden—unlike Harris—may have benefited from name recognition in those earlier polls. One notable poll in December—before any Democrats announce their presidential bid—found that 32 percent of Iowa Democrats favored Biden in a field of about 20 possible opponents. Harris and New Jersey’s Democratic Sen. Cory Booker found themselves in the middle of the pack in the single digits. “People are weighing their options. I think the reason that so many people are getting in is because this is a 1-to-15 percent spread, not a 1-to-30 percent spread. It’s very different from 2016, when Hillary Clinton was at 40 or 50 percent,” said Steen Kirby, a campaigns and data specialist with Bold Blue Campaigns, adding that new polling shows that “it’s a very open field.” A new poll shows what Iowa Democrats think about nominating a Black candidate for president in 2020, including Sens. Kamala Harris and Cory Booker… https://t.co/sgBsxwT1l0 pic.twitter.com/TBc9NUPnEy — NewsOne (@newsone) December 16, 2018 Bold Blue Campaigns’ survey , published Feb. 12, found that Biden led Harris by just 1 point—12 percent to 11 percent among likely Democratic primary voters. That result was similar to an  ABC News/Washington Post poll  published during the last week of January, which also gave Biden a 1-point lead over Harris—9 percent to 8 percent. Kirby pointed to the methodology of early pollsters as part of the reason that Biden was shown to have a huge lead over his potential rivals. Those surveys offered a menu of potential candidates but neglected to ask the voters if they were undecided. When Bold Blue Campaigns gave respondents that option, nearly half of them—48 percent—said they had not firmly decided on which Democrat to support. The December poll of Iowa Democrats was viewed as an early indication of which Candidate was most likely to win the party’s Iowa Caucus, which is scheduled for  Feb. 3, 2020. As the first primary contest in the nation, a win in Iowa could cement a primary victory. The winner has won the Democratic presidential nomination in six consecutive election cycles . SEE ALSO: ‘The Breakfast Club’ Crew Says Kamala Harris Did Not Lie About Her Song Choices For Smoking Weed Kamala Harris And Cory Booker Presidential Campaigns Quietly Connect With Black Community [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3846237″ overlay=”true”]

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End Of A Era: Payless To Close All 2,100 Stores In The United States

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Source: NurPhoto / Getty Payless is closing up shop in the United States. The discount shoe store is set to close all 2,100 of its locations in the United States and Puerto Rico in the next few months. The liquidation sale began on Sunday and stores will be closing up shop in March, though most are set to stay open until May. Payless is also shutting down its online store. It could file for bankruptcy for a second time by the end of the month, according to reports. Founded back in 1956, Payless has more than 3,600 locations in 40 countries and over 18,000 employees, per its website. The international franchises and Latin American stores will not be affected by the closure. Payless first filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April of 2017, closing 400 stores in the process. It reorganized soon after, cutting millions of dollars in debt but it wasn’t enough to fully save the company. RELATED: Toys ‘R Us Files For Bankruptcy RELATED: 5 Easy Steps to Building Good Credit after Bankruptcy

End Of A Era: Payless To Close All 2,100 Stores In The United States

Ronnie Magro: I Got Sober Because of Mike Sorrentino!

Last week, we reported that Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has completed rehab after undergoing 30 days of treatment for alcoholism and depression. The troubled Jersey Shore star says he’s happier and healthier than ever now that he’s addressed his issues. And he says he owes it all to his best frenemy, Mike Sorrentino. As you may recall, Sorrentino is currently behind bars on tax evasion charges. But apparently, Ronnie was inspired by the manner in which Mike turned his troubled life around in the years before his sentence. “Mike definitely pushed me to get healthy. Just him being around was definitely an inspiration,” Ronnie told Us Weekly in a recent interview. Ronnie says he still communicates with Mike on a daily basis via email.  “He was just like, ‘I’m proud of you … I’m glad that you finally got to your point,’” Ronnie said of the conversation in which he informed Mike of his sobriety. “He’s like, ‘People can try to push you and force you to do things that you want, but that’s not the way you get someone to do it. You have to want to do it.’” Of course, Rahn wouldn’t be Rahn if he didn’t slip in a good-natured joke at Mike’s expense. “We talk every day through email,” Ronnie said of Mike. “He’s doing great. He still has his positive attitude. He still sounds like he swallowed a book of poetry.” Magro went on to say that he attributes much of his erratic behavior on Shore to his struggles with alcohol and depression. And it was Mike who helped him to recognize the nature of his problem: “When you’re the way I was – just depressed, always angry, resentful and just regretful was a big thing – you look at him and you’re like, ‘I want that. I want to be positive,'” Ronnie says. As for Ronnie’s troubled relationship with Jen Harley , it seems the couple is still trying to make it work — although Ronnie seems resigned to the fact that there may be a breakup in his near future. “She’s always going to be the mother of my child, at the end of the day,” he told Us . “All I can do is control myself and the things that I do. “At the end of the day, I want to be the best father that I can be, and that means that I have to take care of myself.  I can’t control her.” In conclusion, Ronnie says that he hopes he can inspire others in the way that The Situation inspired him: “I hope that it encourages a lot of people, whether it’s her or people in my family, or my friends,” he said. “I don’t want to be this person that’s this angry and resentful and just has so many regrets.” Clearly, Ronnie and Mike have come a long way since the days of their occasionally ugly roast battles. View Slideshow: Ronnie Ortiz-Magro Reveals Rehab Stint, Admits Hitting Rock Bottom

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