Source: The Image Bank / Getty Images Plus / Getty Bodies Of Missing New York Couple Reportedly Found In Dominican Republic The family of a New York couple is reeling now that authorities are reporting that their relatives might be dead. NBC News reports that Orlando Moore and his girlfriend, Portia Ravenelle, never returned from their Caribbean vacation on March 27. Orlando Moore and his girlfriend, Portia Ravenelle, were supposed to return from the Dominican Republic on March 27. Police confirmed the couple checked out of their hotel, but family members say neither made it on the flight back home. https://t.co/OmCitVj9w4 — NBC News (@NBCNews) April 9, 2019 The National Police of the Dominican Republic have released a statement reporting that investigators discovered bodies “with characteristics similar to the American couple” that are now being taken for autopsies. There’s also a car that was found in the Caribbean Sea that was rented to the couple, they add. A man’s body in “advanced stages of decomposition” was found in the car and recovered on March 31. Local fishermen told police they found a woman in serious condition. That woman was hospitalized but died on April 4. Los turistas estadounidenses Orlando Moore, de 43 años, y Portia Ravenelle, de 32, quienes fueron reportados desaparecidos en Samaná, murieron en un accidente de tránsito a la altura del kilómetro 19 de la autopista Las Américas. #InformativosTA pic.twitter.com/OgjPqezQOx — Inform.Tele Antillas (@InformativosTA) April 10, 2019 We’re sending our sincerest thoughts and prayers to the families of Orlando and Portia.
Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Dwyane Wade & Gabrielle Union On Life After Basketball Last night was a historic one for Dwyane Wade , who played his final home game in Miami before finishing off his career completely on Wednesday against the Brooklyn Nets. This final season has been emotional for both the baller and his wife Gabrielle Union , but with their brand new bundle of joy in tow, they’re ready for their life after the NBA. The two stopped by ESPN to talk about how life will be different without basketball, Gabrielle explains what she looks forward to after her man’s retirement, and Dwyane talks about securing his off-the-court legacy. Peep the interview down below to hear all about the couple’s plans to keep busy without basketball.
Source: Nia Noelle / Nia Noelle The Viral Video Causes Backlash & Demands From The Community A Virginia police officer let his racist feelings fly when interacting with some Black middle schoolers. According to New York Daily News , the unidentified White cop was slowly driving past the group of kids after they allegedly heckled him. That’s when the words came from his salty mouth: “Wait until your a$$es turn 18, then you’re mine.” The clip was recorded by 13-year-old Cameron Hillard and posted to Facebook by her mom Keisha Curry. The officer faced immediate backlash when the clip went viral with over 57,000 views. “I am disgusted and disappointed but not surprised that a white male officer would make a threat and use that tone or language towards a group of children,” Curry wrote in the video caption. “My child and her friends have to walk to their after school program and knowing that the police are making idle threats to them is unsettling.” After all the backlash, the cop must now undergo remedial training, according to interim police chief William Smith. The officer has also been reassigned elsewhere in Richmond, Virginia. “I share the community’s concern with that incident,” Smith told the Richmond Times-Dispatch , saying that the comment was “inappropriate.” He continued, “His actions do not reflect the actions, the policies or the training that we have as an agency, and do not reflect the expectations that I have.” The disciplinary action concluded with an internal investigation of the cop, whose 15-year tenure has been marked by one other complaint. “He voluntarily requested to be given the opportunity to speak to and apologize to the parents,” Smith said in a statement from NBC News . “While these facts don’t minimize the incident, they do give you totality of the person.” Yea, whatever. Many parents still weren’t here for the BS. Ms. Curry complained, “Not letting the public know who the officer is doesn’t allow any other individuals the opportunity to speak out if they were mistreated by him before.” She continued: “ Everyone knows we didn’t want him fired based on this encounter, but how can this behavior be fully investigated by only doing an internal investigation, when the verbal threat was done in the community?” QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS.
Source: Nia Noelle / Nia Noelle The Viral Video Causes Backlash & Demands From The Community A Virginia police officer let his racist feelings fly when interacting with some Black middle schoolers. According to New York Daily News , the unidentified White cop was slowly driving past the group of kids after they allegedly heckled him. That’s when the words came from his salty mouth: “Wait until your a$$es turn 18, then you’re mine.” The clip was recorded by 13-year-old Cameron Hillard and posted to Facebook by her mom Keisha Curry. The officer faced immediate backlash when the clip went viral with over 57,000 views. “I am disgusted and disappointed but not surprised that a white male officer would make a threat and use that tone or language towards a group of children,” Curry wrote in the video caption. “My child and her friends have to walk to their after school program and knowing that the police are making idle threats to them is unsettling.” After all the backlash, the cop must now undergo remedial training, according to interim police chief William Smith. The officer has also been reassigned elsewhere in Richmond, Virginia. “I share the community’s concern with that incident,” Smith told the Richmond Times-Dispatch , saying that the comment was “inappropriate.” He continued, “His actions do not reflect the actions, the policies or the training that we have as an agency, and do not reflect the expectations that I have.” The disciplinary action concluded with an internal investigation of the cop, whose 15-year tenure has been marked by one other complaint. “He voluntarily requested to be given the opportunity to speak to and apologize to the parents,” Smith said in a statement from NBC News . “While these facts don’t minimize the incident, they do give you totality of the person.” Yea, whatever. Many parents still weren’t here for the BS. Ms. Curry complained, “Not letting the public know who the officer is doesn’t allow any other individuals the opportunity to speak out if they were mistreated by him before.” She continued: “ Everyone knows we didn’t want him fired based on this encounter, but how can this behavior be fully investigated by only doing an internal investigation, when the verbal threat was done in the community?” QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS.
Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari BOSSIP’s Exclusive Recap Of Dreamville Fest 2019 This weekend upwards of 40,000 people descended upon Dorothea Dix Park in Raliegh, North Carolina to bask in the glory of rap’s most talented new collective of artists and some very special guests. If the January recording sessions for the soon-to-be-released Revenge Of The Dreamers 3 album was the filling-up of the hype powder keg, Dreamville Fest was the result of lighting the fuse. The excitement was palpable, the ground was soggy, and in the wake of the tragic death of Nipsey Hussle, the energy was uplifting. It’s almost as if the hip-hop God’s knew that people needed a reason to smile after an extremely difficult week. It should be noted that in addition to almost every artist paying tribute to the slain Los Angeles rapper, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, there were fans proudly wearing their Victory Lap merch and standing in long lines to take photos in front of an art installation. The Marathon will most certainly continue. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Before getting into the guests, we have to say that watching the Dreamville artists command the stage over the course of nearly 12 hours was truly a sight to behold. Earth Gang, Bas, Cozz, Omen, Lute, Ari Lennox (good GOD, Ari Lennox…), J.I.D., and J. Cole have set themselves up to be a powerful entity for the foreseeable future. Each and every performance held the air of superstardom whether it was Ari’s voice traveling powerfully-yet-pleasingly across the festival lawn, or J.I.D. completely destroying every syllable in the English language acapella and over instrumental. Bas’ set was epic, Cozz rapped like he was never gonna rap another bar in his life, Lute came with ALL the groovy vibes, Omen gave the fans the lyricism that they expect from him. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari When it comes to the artists outside the Dreamville camp, they all brought their A-game. Teyana Taylor, Nelly, Saba, 6lack, DaVido, Big Sean, Rapsody and SZA fit in perfectly with the musical aesthetic of the day: high energy and BIG fun. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari By the time the man of the hour took the stage, you could feel just how much his fans love and support him. Before he even said a word the roar from the crowd was deafening. J. Cole stood there, gazing upon the crowd that he and his cohorts had brought together in awe. He seemed legitimately in shock and it was completely on-brand for Cole’s beloved sense of earnestness. This special night also brought some never-before-seen moments like Cole and 21 Savage performing “A Lot” for the very first time together. People might have been surprised that these two polar opposite rappers have such a close bond, but proof of their camaraderie is in the statement that 21 slipped in just before Cole began his verse: “Y’all ready to hear J. Cole kill this s**t? Verse of the year.” Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari That was no rap cap. The smile on 21’s face was irrefutable evidence that he was as happy about his friend’s lyrical feat as the fans were to hear it. If that’s not a dream, then what is? Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Speaking of dreams…to be in the presence of 40,000 strong when J. Cole brings Meek Mill on stage for a surprise set comes HIGHLY recommended. We have no idea when or if Meek has even been to Raleigh to perform before, but the fact that he came out to a small town to rock with the team is another testament to how much respect other artists have for the Dreamville movement. Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari As Jermaine ran through his biggest hits and biggest fan-favorites one thing became crystal clear, Dreamville Fest is a THING and will likely be a THING every year as long as the team is strong and the fans still can’t get enough. Flip the page to see more photos from Dreamville Fest 2019.
Boris Kodjoe And Estelle Join Kevin Hart For Official Opening Of The HartBeat Studios Source: D’USSE / D’usse Kevin Hart’s Official Opening of The HartBeat Studios took place over the weekend in Canoga Park, California. The event included attendees like Kevin Hart , Estelle, Borris Kodjoe, Kayla Brianna, and more. The evening also featured a D’USSE presence where cocktails were served throughout the night. Check out exclusive event photos below!
Source: Urban One/iOne Digital Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame Congratulations are in order for our dear Urban One Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cathy Hughes , as she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame this week! Ms. Hughes is making history as not only the second woman, but the FIRST African-American woman, to be honored in the radio category. Source: Urban One/iOne Digital In case you are not aware of her prestigious legacy, Ms. Hughes has grown Urban One (formerly known as Radio One) into the largest African-American owned media corporation in the country. She is also the FIRST woman to own a radio station ranked at number one in a major market. Urban One — now run by Ms. Hughes’ son Alfred Liggins III — also owns TV One, a television network that serves 60 million households and maintains controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital In other words, we can’t think of a single person more worthy of this award. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital “Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We look forward to honoring Cathy with this well-deserved award at this year’s NAB Show.” See some photos from her induction at the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas up top.
Source: Urban One/iOne Digital Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame Congratulations are in order for our dear Urban One Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cathy Hughes , as she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame this week! Ms. Hughes is making history as not only the second woman, but the FIRST African-American woman, to be honored in the radio category. Source: Urban One/iOne Digital In case you are not aware of her prestigious legacy, Ms. Hughes has grown Urban One (formerly known as Radio One) into the largest African-American owned media corporation in the country. She is also the FIRST woman to own a radio station ranked at number one in a major market. Urban One — now run by Ms. Hughes’ son Alfred Liggins III — also owns TV One, a television network that serves 60 million households and maintains controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital In other words, we can’t think of a single person more worthy of this award. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital “Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We look forward to honoring Cathy with this well-deserved award at this year’s NAB Show.” See some photos from her induction at the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas up top.
Source: Urban One/iOne Digital Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame Congratulations are in order for our dear Urban One Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cathy Hughes , as she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame this week! Ms. Hughes is making history as not only the second woman, but the FIRST African-American woman, to be honored in the radio category. Source: Urban One/iOne Digital In case you are not aware of her prestigious legacy, Ms. Hughes has grown Urban One (formerly known as Radio One) into the largest African-American owned media corporation in the country. She is also the FIRST woman to own a radio station ranked at number one in a major market. Urban One — now run by Ms. Hughes’ son Alfred Liggins III — also owns TV One, a television network that serves 60 million households and maintains controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital In other words, we can’t think of a single person more worthy of this award. Source: Urban One / Urban One/iOne Digital “Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We look forward to honoring Cathy with this well-deserved award at this year’s NAB Show.” See some photos from her induction at the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas up top.
Source: Michael Short / Getty Oprah Is Donating $2 Million To Charities In Puerto Rico Oprah Winfrey is joining in on the efforts to help Puerto Rico in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria. The island has not yet fully recovered from the 2017 storm, which caused 3,000 deaths and billions of dollars in damage. The people of Puerto Rico need all the help they can get, and because of that, Oprah is donating $2 million — $1 million to Hispanic Federation and another $1 million to the Flamboyan Arts Fund, according to reports from The Oprah Magazine. “I was so moved by Lin-Manuel Miranda’s commitment to bring ‘Hamilton’ to Puerto Rico and support the community that served him growing up that I wanted to join in the revitalization efforts of an island so rich in culture, beauty, and heritage,” the mogul said in a statement. “The needs of Puerto Rico and our fellow American citizens following the tragic hurricanes are still very real, and the work that has already been done by the Hispanic Federation, Flamboyan Arts Fund and other organizations on and off the island is long from over.” Winfrey and her best friend Gayle King traveled to Puerto Rico to watch a performance of Hamilton earlier this year. Since the destruction of the hurricane, recovery and fundraising efforts have been coming steadily from a lot of stars, including Scarlett Johansson, Daddy Yankee, Pitbull, Jennifer Lopez, and so many more. The people of Puerto Rico still need a lot of help, but Oprah’s recent donation will definitely be a huge step in the right direction.
