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August Alsina Hospitalized After Singer Lost The Ability To Walk

Source: HelloBeautiful / Interactive One On Monday,  August Alsina  informed fans why he had to bow out of an Essence Festival gig. In a video shared to his Instagram, the singer told fans that he’s currently hospitalized as his autoimmune disease has caused him to temporarily be unable to walk. View this post on Instagram Hiiii guys!! It’s me, being my most awesome, weirdly great self. I’m here with the stitch & to also apologize for not being able to make the essence fest gig last night. I take my career & your time very seriously & the fact that you guys show up for me, endlessly. Means the world! I’m man down right now, & figured I should share.. that My auto immune disease is raging, but im fighting this thing & on my mission to shake back & beable to make it up to you! I got so much NEW NEW to share w/ you!!!..& Big Love to give. Big Life, Big Dreams & every peaceful thing to you! Less stress, More Love, More Rest, & Jah Bless. know that HE’s got you even when it all feels too complex. A post shared by Yungin' (@augustalsina) on Jul 8, 2019 at 12:59pm PDT “Hi guys,” August says in the clip, in which he’s laying in a hospital bed. “As you can probably tell I’m in the hospital. So, here’s the stitch. I woke up one day and wasn’t able to walk. I couldn’t feel my legs and my doctor ended up admitting me into the hospital.” Join Our Text Club To Get The Latest Music, Entertainment, Contests And Breaking News On Your Phone. Text BOX to 24042 to join! He added, “We’re doing a bunch of tests and they’re saying I have some nerve damage going on throughout my body. “It’s like my immune system went on vacation. So, I’m just waiting on it to come back and we can get together and it can do what it do, man.” In 2017, the singer revealed that the autoimmune disease he suffers from attacks his life. It let to multiple incidents health-wise for him, including a moment where he collapsed on stage in 2014. He opened up about the disease on an episode of  Red Table Talk , saying that he wants people not to treat him like a “f*ckin’ cancer patient”. “I have a liver disease, where my autoimmune system is fighting against itself,” he said. “Reality is that I’m sick all the time. I don’t really like to talk about it because I’m not looking for anybody’s sympathy. Don’t treat me like I’m a f*ckin’ cancer patient, because I’m not.” View this post on Instagram Please excuse my defense mechanism in this clip.. I'm sicker than ever & having a hard time accepting what I feel & what the Doctors are saying is most true. After sitting down and talking with my fathers mother and sister.. They explained to me that sickness & illness runs in my family. My father & grandfather both died of severe illness. but they were FIGHTERS & that's all that matters. Just ride with me is all I ask. A post shared by Yungin' (@augustalsina) on May 30, 2017 at 12:31pm PDT RELATED:  Why People Think August Alsina Is Singing About Jada Pinkett On “Nunya” [VIDEO] RELATED:  Watch: August Alsina Reunites With His Estranged Mom On Stage RELATED:  August Alsina Is Battling Liver Disease

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Jodi Benson, The Original “Little Mermaid,” Defends Halle Bailey Being Cast As Ariel

Source: Joseph Marzullo/WENN.com / WENN The Original Ariel Responds To Everyone Mad At Disney’s Casting Decision As you’ve probably already heard by now, one of the biggest stories last week was the news that 19-year-old singer and actress Halle Bailey has been cast as Ariel in a live-action remake of  The Little Mermaid . You might know Halle from her group with her sister Chloe x Halle, or maybe you’ve seen her staring on Grown-ish with Yara Shahidi . Whether you’ve been a fan of Halle for a while now or this casting decision was your first time hearing of her, the second you hear her angelic singing voice there’s no doubt that she is absolutely perfect to portray the famous mermaid. Of course, racists with nothing better to do were up in arms over this decision, adopting the hashtag  #NotMyAriel and complaining that Disney cast a black performer in the role. While some people sat on their phones all day and cried about a fictional mermaid not being white, celebrities and friends of Halle all rallied behind the young star to show their support after the decision was announced. Freeform, the network that airs Grown-ish , even published a great response to everyone who thinks because Ariel is a Danish fairy tale, she has to be white. View this post on Instagram An open letter to the Poor, Unfortunate Souls: ______ #TheLittleMermaid #Ariel #MyAriel A post shared by Freeform (@freeform) on Jul 6, 2019 at 6:16pm PDT One of the most notable responses to come from this, though, was from Jodi Benson , the woman who voiced Ariel in Disney’s original animated film back in 1989. The singer just made an appearance at Supercon in Florida , where she was asked about the controversy–and she was ready to defend Halle, Disney, and their decision to cast the star as the newest iteration of Ariel. “I think that the spirit of a character is what really matters,” she replied. “What you bring to the table in a character as far as their heart, and their spirit, is what really counts. And the outside package — cause let’s face it, I’m really, really old — and so when I’m singing “Part of Your World,” if you were to judge me on the way that I look on the outside, it might change the way that you interpret the song. But if you close your eyes, you can still hear the spirit of Ariel. We need to be storytellers. And no matter what we look like on the outside, no matter our race, our nation, the color of our skin, our dialect, whether I’m tall or thin, whether I’m overweight or underweight, or my hair is whatever color, we really need to tell the story.” In other words, #NotMyAriel hashtaggers can stay mad! If the original Ariel is cool with this new casting decision, how can you justify being mad over fake issues of “authenticity”? Halle Bailey is going to absolutely crush her role as Ariel and that’s all that needs to be said. View this post on Instagram dream come true… #thelittlemermaid A post shared by chloe x halle (@chloexhalle) on Jul 3, 2019 at 1:56pm PDT

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Jodi Benson, The Original “Little Mermaid,” Defends Halle Bailey Being Cast As Ariel

‘Power’ Season 6 Trailer Teases The “Final Betrayal”

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Source: Starz / Power A ugust 25, we will be singing “they say it’s a big rich town” for the final season. Starz’s hit original series, Power returns for its sixth and final season. Yesterday (July 6) the network unveiled the trailer for the show, and it basically proves one thing, Ghost (Omari Hardwick) can’t trust a single soul in his shaky circle, not even his own damn son. It’s the final battle between brothers. The #FinalBetrayal begins August 25 on @STARZ . pic.twitter.com/11DlAiT29M — Power (@Power_STARZ) July 6, 2019 All James St. Patrick wants to do is be a legitimate businessman, honor his deceased daughter by getting the Queens Child Project erected and be a loving father to his stubborn ass son Tariq. BUT, of course, that will prove to be difficult thanks in large part to his brother in crime, Tommy (Joseph Sikora) — now trying to cancel Christmas on him… AGAIN — to be the biggest dope dealer in NYC with the help of his boo Keisha (La La Anthony) who has a bone to with her best friend Tasha (Natura Naughton). It also doesn’t help that Riq is out here looking like a watered down version of his dad by getting into the drug game while at the same time partnering up with those who want to see the patriarch of the St. Patrick family six feet under. We can’t forget that Dre (Rotimi) is still running the streets, and the Feds led by Cooper Saxe (Shane Johnson) are still hot on his tail and want to see the former drug kingpin in jail. The 2:08 trailer confirms the return of Angela Valdez (Lela Loren) who was shot by Tommy in season 5’s “cliffhanger” season finale . Despite viewers thinking it was the end of Ghost’s legendary side chick, showrunner Courtney A.Kemp confirmed immediately that she would be returning for the final season so her presence in the trailer should come as no surprise to anyone. So buckle up, it looks like we are in for a wild ride, season 6 will be bringing the twists and turns and somehow manage to spread it out through 15 episodes. Step into the trailer for Power’s final season below and keep it locked here for full recaps.

‘Power’ Season 6 Trailer Teases The “Final Betrayal”

Stevie Wonder Reveals He’s Getting A Kidney Transplant

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Stevie Wonder needs a new kidney. But his fans can breathe a sigh of release because he also already has a donor and is getting a transplant. The Songs In The Key of Life singer made the announcement during a recent show in London. Reports Page Six : An adoring crowd cheered when the performer said he has already found a donor, according to a video from the concert that was posted to Twitter by BBC reporter Aleem Maqbool. Wonder said he would do three more shows, and then take time off from performing. “So what’s gonna happen is this: I’m going to have surgery. I’m going to have a kidney transplant in September of this year,” Wonder told fans. “You ain’t got to hear no rumors about nothing; I told you what’s up — I’m good,” he said. “I’m all good; I’m all good. I have a donor; it’s all good,” he reassured fans, to more cheers. “I want you to know I came here to give you my love and to thank you for your love,” added the 69-year-old Motown R&B legend, who has been performing since age 11. Bless up. Stevie Wonder must be protected at all costs.   The moment, this evening at Hyde Park, Stevie Wonder told us why he would be taking a break from performing…. pic.twitter.com/pwfjnczGKx — Aleem Maqbool (@AleemMaqbool) July 6, 2019

Stevie Wonder Reveals He’s Getting A Kidney Transplant

Lil Durk “Turn Myself In,” Stefflon Don & Lil Baby “Phone Down” & More

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A few weeks ago a Lil Durk that was on the lam from authorities dropped an unexpected track dubbed “Turn Myself In” and then following that release – plot twist – actually turned himself into authorities. Today the just released on bail rapper dropped a visual for the prophetic cut that’s comprised of some outtakes of his concert performances, facetiming his seed and ultimately making his way down to the precinct. Stefflon Don and Lil Baby meanwhile find themselves ditching the police themselves as well as they make off with a car trunk filled with cash and turning up in a motel in the clip to “Phone Down.” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Fatboy SSE, Nimic, and more. LIL DURK – “TURN MYSELF IN” STEFFLON DON & LIL BABY – “PHONE DOWN” FATBOY SSE – “SET IT OFF” NIMIC – “PARAMOUNT” FARID BANG, FRENCH MONTANA & KHALED – “MAGHREB GANG” EMOTIONAL ORANGES – “GOOD TO ME”

Lil Durk “Turn Myself In,” Stefflon Don & Lil Baby “Phone Down” & More

MOMMA! Migos Return With A New Cake-Shakin’, Cash-Wavin’ Single “Stripper Bowl” [Video]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Migos Release New Single “Stripper Bowl” Migos are back with a new single and it serves as an audio recounting of the now-famous event known as the Stripper Bowl. For those who don’t remember, the Stripper Bowl was the $3 million shaky-butt celebration that Quality Control put on during the Super Bowl in Atlanta this past February. The boys from the nawf side bring the event to your ears via an aptly named song titled “Stripper Bowl”. Hate it or love it?

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Falsetto Fury: “King” of R&BeEeEeE Jacquees Lashes Out Over Not Being A BET Awards NomineEeEeEeE

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Jacquees Posts Video Calling Out BET Awards For Not Nominating Him So The King of R&B mad ya. The 2019 BET Awards is on Sunday and one auto-tuned soul seeEEEeeeiinger is missing from the nominations. Why won’t BET give King Jacquees his roses!? Jacquees took to social media on Tuesday to complain about his missing nomination. In a since deleted video, he said: “Hold on…How in the fu** am I not nominated for a BET Award?” The King then turned to someone off camera and repeated his disbelief: “Bruh, how the fu** is that possible?” How BET? HOW?! He continued: “What the fu**? I ain’t gon’ lie, I feel disrespected at this point. Maybe I gotta work harder. But how hard you gotta work when you nominate ni**as that don’t even…nevermind.” Peep the clip for yourself below. View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: #Jacquees has some questions A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Jun 18, 2019 at 3:07pm PDT   The Cash Money seeEEinger has never had a BET nomination. In the Best Male R&B/Pop Artist category Anderson .Paak , Bruno Mars, Childish Gambino , Chris Brown, John Legend and Khalid fill up the spots. Ironically, Jacquees will be performing with Tank at the BET Experience at The Novo on June 20. He’s also supposed to release his second studio album Round 2 on July 19, according to Rap-Up . A BET nod would’ve been cute right about now. But it seems The King will have to give up his thrown to another iconic crooner.  

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Lil Xan Under Investigation For Pulling Out The Blicky On A Hater

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Source: Angel Manzano / Getty We called it . Lil Xan is reportedly under investigation for threatening a man with a gun who had been questioning about his past comments on Tupac Shakur. A man came at Xan for that time he said Tupac was boring since in these days of the Internet, nobody forgets anything. Soon after, Xan is seen on video point a firearm at the agitator, urging him to get gone. Of course, it was all caught on video because, why not make things easier for the police? TMZ is now reporting that LAPD’s elite Robbery-Homicide Division is now investigating the face tattooed rapper for possible assault with a deadly weapon charges. Soon after the clip, Xan said he merely pulled the firearm out for self-defense because he was being bullied. The authorities are tracking down more video and looking to speak to Xan to get his side of the story. We wouldn’t bet on Xan actually having a permit. The struggle continues.

Lil Xan Under Investigation For Pulling Out The Blicky On A Hater

The Braxton Family Finale Means It’s Time For The Internet To Drag Tamar One Last Time For Doing THIS To Her Sister

Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty Tamar Braxton has and and always will be one of the most controversial reality TV stars of all time. She’s always full of shenanigans, drama and self-centeredness. This week on the young new season of Braxton Family Values she may have reached her toxic final form. Tamar set out to celebrate her birthday and had a whole slew of events ready and planned all around her. Things seemed to be going well until her sister, Trina, had the audacity to…uh…get proposed to? Tamar mad at Trina and calling her a bitch like she knew Von was going to propose #braxtonfamilyvalues pic.twitter.com/2vtMXrEJMY — Great (@versaceclip) June 7, 2019 That’s right. Trina’s beaux proposed to her during Tamar’s birthday festivities and she stormed off, then called her sister a B****. This has been the last straw for a lot of BFV fans who are absolutely fed up with Tamar over the years. So you know what we got? A whole hell of a dragging for the ages. Take a look…

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The Braxton Family Finale Means It’s Time For The Internet To Drag Tamar One Last Time For Doing THIS To Her Sister

Lil Durk Facing Criminal Intent To Commit Murder Charges In Atlanta

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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Lil Durk is set to turn himself in to authorities in Atlanta after the Atlanta Police Department issued a warrant for the Chicago rapper’s arrest. Authorities plan to charge Durk with criminal intent to commit murder, aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and associating with a criminal street gang to participate in a crime, TMZ reports. WSB-TV in Atlanta reported that Durk lawyers told the news station that the rapper would be turning himself in for charges related to a February 5th shooting at The Varsity. Durk’s OTF affiliate King Von has already been detained for the shooting, which left a 23-year-old victim with gunshot wounds. Von was booked on charges including aggravated assault, criminal attempt to commit murder, participation in a street gang activity, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and possession of a firearm during commission for a shooting on May 17. DEVELOPING ON CHANNEL 2 ACTION NEWS AT NOON… @SeidenWSBTV confirms that rapper #LilDurk is expected to surrender this afternoon on charges connected to a shooting outside #TheVarsity earlier this year – https://t.co/53RHOoXGwm pic.twitter.com/XRMHh0sag1 — WSB-TV (@wsbtv) May 30, 2019 RELATED: Listen To Lil Durk’s Latest Mixtape ‘Love Songs For The Streets’

Lil Durk Facing Criminal Intent To Commit Murder Charges In Atlanta