Source: FREDERIC J. BROWN / Getty Michael Avenatti has been dogged with accusations of doing some shady business of late, including trying to put the squeeze onto Nike before the apparel company got the drop on him and countered his moves. Now, a new report is alleging that the attorney embezzled money from NBA player Hassan Whiteside after he intercepted a $2 million settlement in order to buy shares into a private jet. Los Angeles Times reports: When Hassan Whiteside of the Miami Heat wired $2.75 million to Michael Avenatti in January 2017, the pro basketball player intended most of the money to go to his former girlfriend, Alexis Gardner. Avenatti was Gardner’s attorney. An actress and barista, she’d hired him just a few weeks before to negotiate a settlement of a potential lawsuit against Whiteside. It’s unclear what she would have alleged. Avenatti quickly struck a $3-million deal, and the $2.75 million was Whiteside’s first payment. Avenatti, prosecutors say, was entitled to take just over $1 million in legal fees, leaving the rest for Gardner. Instead, they allege, Avenatti hid Whiteside’s payment from her and immediately took $2.5 million to buy a share of a private jet. The full story of Avenatti’s alleged embezzlement from Gardner came to light in bank records and in the April 10 indictment of the Los Angeles lawyer by a federal grand jury in Santa Ana. Read the full details of this report by following this link . — Photo: Getty
Source: Lil Nas X / Columbia Records Lil Nas X became an unlikely star with his “country-trap” track “Old Town Road” dominating the charts and forcing the industry to think about song classification. After dipping his toe in the country waters, the rising artist teased a rock-tinged track for the masses over the weekend. As he gears up for his debut album, Lil Nas X has been in promotion mode via his Instagram page, which now has over 1 million followers. With the success of “Old Town Road,” many are anticipating what sound he’s going for next and a track with Ryan Tedder is in the works. Tedder, as some might know, is a singer-songwriter and lead vocalist for OneRepublic. Taking to Twitter, Lil Nas X let the fans in on the process of the track. y’all think they gone let me on the rock charts? pic.twitter.com/I6dMZzO1HI — nope (@LilNasX) April 20, 2019 There isn’t much in the way of details on the track, but Nas X did let the cat Tedder cat out of the bag along with a new non-album track “Titanic” that’s out now. ryan tedder & lil nas x https://t.co/Jl0hVqFEJX — nope (@LilNasX) April 20, 2019 It appears that Swae Lee is also working on Lil Nas X in the studio as well. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lil Nas X (@lilnasx) on Apr 22, 2019 at 12:39am PDT — Photo: Columbia Records
I don’t know why Em Rat Cow looks like a Kardashian / Jenner…with a fake ass and fake face in a stupid wig….maybe she’s born with it, or maybe it’s photoshop, or maybe it’s just some non-invasive cosmetic procedures that allow a woman to buy what she thinks looks hot in some cool-scupting, ass injecting form….it’s really the patriarchy to blame you know…we are the ones who make these women so insecure and unable to live with their natural selves that now turn to the needle to improve themselves, or do what they think is improve themselves, when really it’s just making them look like doughy muppet sex dolls… I made a truce with Rat Cow because she’s a pug friend, and a friend of a pug is a friend of mine, so I won’t go into how her ass didn’t exist in pics of her ass last week, and her ass has not existed for a long time, so having an ass makes zero sense without the logic that applies to all the asses on instagram… I will focus on the fact that I am from the 80s and 90s…and I love a good themed photoshoot. I like props, I like costumes, I like weirdness. If it’s EASTER, or any Holiday…I like it…. So let’s just like this Easter Bunny instagram shoot, like we’d like all the low levels who still do their themed shoots to get noticed, as the mainstream seems to have turned its back on the simplicity of a themed shoot. What’s not to like, half naked bitches and Easter… Let’s just hope she doesn’t think this is more important than it is, even though she thinks she’s more important than she is. NIPPLES Heres the video TO SEE MORE NIPPLE SHOTS CLICK HERE TO SEE THE REST OF THE EASTER EROTICA CLICK HERE JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Em Rat Cow Nipples for Easter of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
Source: John Parra / Getty Seagram Heiress Pleads Guilty To Funding Sex Cult SMH. 40-year-old Clare Bronfman, an heiress to the Seagram liquor fortune, was reportedly among the most high-profile members of a cultlike organization in which some women were coerced into have sex with the leader. Her wealth helped finance the group, known as Nxivm according to her recent plea. According to New York Times , on Friday afternoon, Ms. Bronfman, pleaded guilty in Federal District Court in Brooklyn to charges arising from an indictment filed last year against her and several other followers of the group’s leader, Keith Raniere. “I am truly remorseful,” Ms. Bronfman told Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis as she pleaded guilty to conspiring to conceal and harbor an undocumented immigrant for financial gain, and fraudulent use of identification. “I wanted to do good in the world.” View this post on Instagram #gofijigo #olympics #fijirugby A post shared by Clare Bronfman (@clarebronfman) on Aug 7, 2016 at 12:47pm PDT Moments later, the group’s longtime bookkeeper, Kathy Russell, 61, pleaded guilty to one count of visa fraud. Nxivm billed itself as a self-help organization, offering workshops that promised self-fulfillment. Some women were recruited into a secret order within the group, branded on the pelvis with a symbol containing Mr. Raniere’s initials, and coerced into having sex with him, prosecutors said. Ms. Bronfman, who is accused of funding the cult with $100 Million, is the youngest daughter of Edgar Bronfman, the former chairman of Seagram Company who died in 2013.
Source: Radio One / Radio One Wiz Khalifa has just announced the “Decent Exposure” Summer Tour! Special guests include French Montana, Playboi Carti, Moneybagg Yo, Chevy Woods, and DJ Drama! It all kicks off in Atlanta on July 9 th at Lakewood Amphitheater. Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting on Friday, April 26 th at 10 AM local time at LiveNation.com . Register below for your chance to win a free pair courtesy of Atlanta’s Number One Hip-Hop Station, Hot 107.9.
Source: AM/ SplashNews / Splash News Amber Rose Reveals Her Friends Have Stopped Checking On Her This should be the happiest time of her life. Amber Rose is pregnant and in love so you think she’d be feeling all the fuzzies but instead over the weekend Amber posted a six part letter on her Instagram stories calling out her fake friends for not checking on her during her pregnancy… Peep her messages below: Funny how my phone blows up when I’m having pool parties and sh*t is lit. But as soon as a bi**h is sick and pregnant it’s crickets No “Just checking on you” text or nothing sh*ts wild. But when I pop out this BEAUTIFUL Strong baby boy don’t try to be my friend again. Dead a** Toxic a** fake friends byeeeeeeeeee Poor baby… You’d think after all these years in Hollyweird she’d have learned better discernment when it comes to friends but apparently not. Can anybody relate to Amber? Anybody else’s friends go M.I.A. once that morning sickness hit? Hopefully Amber will feel better soon and her real friends will show up for her.
With only five episodes remaining in Game of Thrones, one would think the epic drama wouldn’t have time for everyone to basically sit around the campfire and tell stories. But that’s exactly what transpired on Game of Thrones Season 8 Episode 2. There were no shocking deaths, no huge secrets revealed (to the audience) and really no storyline advancement of any kind. Instead, with the Night King expected to arrive at Winterfell within hours, there was only a look at what nearly all our beloved characters were thinking the evening before their presumed death. For long-time followers of the books and the series, this was likely a welcome, tear-filled hour in which they got to slow down and appreciate the journey/saga of the past several years. For those who tune in wondering whose head will be separated from its body next, this likely felt like a giant waste of time. On which end of the spectrum did you fall? The two major revelations from the installment were both follow-ups to how the Season 8 premiere concludes: Jaime Lanniser stood in front of Dany, whose father he murdered, and Sansa, whose brother he shoved out a window, and pleaded his case. He explained that he was a changed man and Cersei was a liar and he just wanted to help fight for the survival of mankind at this point. Dany was still itching to avenge her dad’s death, until Brienne stood up and delivered an all-time speech about how honorable Jaime acted when he held her as his captive and how she would gladly stand by her side in this fight. This was enough for Sansa to hear and Jaime’s life was spared. This led to one of the most emotional scenes of all-time, as Jaime later knighted his unexpected best friend and most loyal supporter: Jon, meanwhile, chose the worst time ever to tell Dany about his heritage and his true identity. He shocked her with this information mere seconds before the horn blared to alert everyone that the Night King was about to make his violent presence felt. Dany was less taken aback that she’d been banging her nephew and more stunned that Jon ist he rightful heir to the Iron Throne. This ought to make for some awkward pillow talk if both survive the war to come. Elsewhere, though, we weren’t kidding above: Everyone just sat around and talked. Tyrion noted the irony that he and his brother were at Winterfell, essentially fighting for the Starks after trying to have that family wiped out for so many years. Sam reminded the few remaining men of The Wall that he has killed a White Walker and that Gilly and Little Sam would be safe in the crypts while he helped battle the dead. Arya totally had sex with Gendry because she wanted to experience intercourse before she died. Sansa and Dany has a nice talk, bonding over their hatred of Cersei and love for Jon… until the former reminded the latter that she wants to control the North even after Dany is anointed to the Iron Throne. Tormund told a story about how he killed a giant as a boy and then suckled at the teat of the giant’s wife for three months and that’s why he’s so big and strong. No, really, he told this story. Sam gifted Jorah with his family’s sword as a tribute to Jorah’s father — and because it was too heavy for Sam to use in battle. Grey Worm promised to take Missandei to the beach after the major fight was over. And, lastly, Tyrion watched from the top of a castle wall when the White Walkers showed up and the episode cut to black. Were you among those disappointed that no one of significance has died yet? That we just spent an entire hour chatting about feelings and bringing up memories instead of drawing swords and flying around with dragons? Or was this the perfect appetizer before what appears to be the ultimate main course of blood and death next week? The ideal build-up for a battle seven-plus seasons in the making? Becaus the point of Game of Thrones isn’t simply that lots of people die; it’s that lots of people who we’ve grown to know and love die after a legendary voyage, one the viewers have gone through right along with everyone on screen. Death may be inevitable, but this was the rare opportunity for Tyrion, Davos and company to actually stop and appreciate their lives . Because, as teased in the trailer below, there’s no debating it at this point: Winter is absolutely, positively, 100% coming in a few days. And ain’t no way most people are making it out alive. Check out the preview now: Game of Thrones Trailer: The Battle is Here!
Last week, fans were stunned by the news that Adele and husband Simon Konecki have split . After nearly a decade together, they’re parting ways … and the couple did not have a prenup before they married. How much of a windfall is Simon going to get after divorcing one of the wealthiest musicians on the planet? Adele has been one of the wealthiest musicians on the planet for years. She has an estimated net worth of $180 million. It is widely understood — which means believed but unconfirmed — that she and Simon never signed a prenuptial agreement. A quick point of order, all marriages effectively have a “prenup” in the form of the divorce laws of the local government. Anyone getting married should look up how assets are divided upon divorce before they get married. If they don’t like what they read, they should get a prenup. They’re not just for rich people. In the case of the UK, there’s a general rule for how property and wealth is distributed. In the UK, divorce generally sees assets divided 50/50. That could mean that Simon could be on the receiving end of a whopping $90 million. However, there are a few factors that may mean that he gets a smaller windfall. One, UK courts are not immune to nuance. They are not forced to divide things 50/50 and may distribute differently according to fairness. Two, by all accounts, the split between Adele and Simon has been largely amicable. Recent reports show that division of property is already underway. Documents reveal that Adele sold the couple’s $3,900,000 home in the UK in February. A month earlier, she had transferred ownership of a home in L.A. to Simon. It may be that the two of them have worked out a fair division between the two of them. (Notably, Simon is also a businessman and entrepreneur — he’s not a trophy husband, as some had assumed) This could greatly reduce personal stress — and it would also be to the benefit of their child. Adele and Simon began dating in the summer of 2011, just under eight years ago. The couple welcomed a son, Angelo, in 2012. Angelo will turn 7 years old in October of this year. Adele and Simon have been intensely private about their relationship and their son. Fans had to guess her child’s name when she was spotted wearing a necklace that reads “Angelo.” And the world only knew that she and Simon had married when they were seen with wedding bands in January of 2017. “They tried everything in their power to stay together,” an insider tells RadarOnline . “But in the end,” the source laments. “The time they were spending apart became too extreme.” “Simon has no interest in red carpets, showbiz parties, or being on the scene,” the insider explains. “Whereas Adele has been back in the recording studio of late,” the source notes. “And is ready to get out and mingle again.” “She has a great social circle with a bunch of strong Hollywood women who love her for her humor and down-to-earth ways,” the insider adds. One of those women is Jennifer Lawrence, who was reportedly one of the first individuals told about the split. Adele and Simon released a simple and succinct joint statement. “Adele and her partner have separated,” the statement began. “They are committed to raising their son together lovingly,” the note affirmed. “As always,” the absurdly short note concluded. “They ask for privacy.” View Slideshow: 19 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces Ever: Where Does Jeff Bezos Rank?
Source: JOHANNES EISELE / Getty Cardi B has been attempting to clear her name in the assault case against her where she allegedly ordered the beating of strip club bartenders Jade and Baddie Gi . The Invasion of Privacy star was in court Friday (April 19) but rejected a plea deal that would have given her a misdemeanor charge. TMZ reports : She was all business — decked out in white — as she walked through the rain, and into an NYC courthouse. As you know, Cardi’s accused of ordering an attack on 2 strip club bartenders — Jade and Baddie Gi — last August. Cardi allegedly thought Jade had slept with her man, Offset. Inside, prosecutors tried to play let’s make a deal. The offer — plead guilty to a misdemeanor, and get a conditional discharge. That would mean no jail time, but Cardi would have to stay out of trouble for some period of time. That didn’t appeal to her, and she rejected the deal before they could even discuss how long she’d have to keep her nose clean. The hearing didn’t take long, and Cardi strolled back out … silent as fans and photogs showed her love. Cardi is facing both reckless endangerment and assault charges, both listed as misdemeanors. — Photo: Getty
J ussie Smollett ‘s career has taken a huge hit since he was accused of staging a hate crime. This week, it was reported that Smollett is no longer considered to play the lead role in the Broadway revival of “ Take Me Out ,” which is about a about a mixed-race baseball. Also, there have been several reports that this will be Smollett last season on “Empire.” Now, his older brother, JoJo Smollett is speaking out in an essay for BET . He slams the Chicago Police Department, the Osundairo brothers and the court of public opinion. See Also: Complete Timeline Of Jussie Smollett Investigation In the lengthy essay , JoJo writes, “Within less than three months, his life has been turned upside down as my family and I have witnessed him endure unrelenting attacks to his character and reputation. Like so many others, this entire process quickly devolved from a focus on him as a victim of assault, to him being falsely accused and held responsible for a crime that was perpetrated against him. To define this experience as unjust would be an understatement.” He also takes aim at the Osundairo brothers, accusing them of changing their story, “Jussie had already refused to sign a complaint against the Osundarios, convinced that these men, one who he had considered a friend and the other an acquaintance, could not be his attackers. Most importantly, detectives refused to show Jussie video, photos, or any evidence to prove they were the attackers. The fact that these two brothers, who in the final hour confessed to attacking my brother yet say it was Jussie who told them to, is all the evidence that the police and the general public needed to be convinced, should be frightening to everyone.” He continued, “With not one inkling of solid evidence, many believed the false witness testimony from two suspects who turned into witnesses, even though they lacked standard credibility. It was under-reported that one of the “witnesses” had previously been arrested for attempted murder ending with a plea deal for aggravated battery, or that the brothers repeatedly expressed homophobia on their social media in the past. Additionally, it was never reported that they changed their story while under police interrogation.” Olabinjo Osundairo was charged with attempted murder in 2011. The Chicago Sun-Times reported two months ago, “Court records show that Olabinjo Osundairo was charged with attempted murder in a 2011 stabbing that occurred in the 4200 block of North Ashland. That is less than a block from the home that police raided in the Smollett investigation, where they recovered personal effects, including cell phones, a source said.” Olabinjo Osundairo allegedly reached a plea deal “with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to aggravated battery; he was sentenced to two years of probation and ordered to pay a $674 fine.” JoJo rips into the Chicago Police Department, pointing out their inconsistencies, “The Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department announced publicly that Jussie’s motive in staging an attack was so he could make more money from ‘Empire.’ Fox immediately said that wasn’t true but the police chief never withdrew his accusation. The chief also stated as fact that Jussie had sent himself the threatening letter that arrived at the ‘Empire’ production offices weeks before the attack. The FBI then refuted this claim. Again, the chief did not correct his accusations. Letting it float for the public to either believe or not.” He also added, “The entire police case rested on two witnesses that lacked credibility and there was no physical evidence tying Jussie to this crime.” You can read the full essay, here . On Jan. 29, while walking to a subway, Smollett claimed two men yelled racial and homophobic slurs at him, investigators told The Hollywood Reporter . They allegedly punched and poured bleach on him while one of the suspects put a rope around his neck. As they fled the scene, Smollett told police they said, “This is MAGA country.” The city of Chicago is now suing Smollett for a half a million dollars. Kim Foxx , the Cook County State Attorney, has been attacked by the Chicago Police and is calling for a prob into the 16 felony counts being dropped. Jussie Smollett has maintained his innocence. SEE ALSO: Kamala Harris Leads Senate To Finally Passing Anti-Lynching Bill WTH? ‘Black Panther’ Writer Roxane Gay Was Not Invited To The Movie Premiere Can Racial Profiling Be Stopped? A Federal Jury Sides With The Louisiana State Police [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844029″ overlay=”true”]
