Source: Tony Barson / Getty Michael Jackson’s daughter Paris Jackson was hospitalized today (Mar. 16) after reportedly attempting suicide. Fortunately, she has already been released and is under the care of her team. Reports TMZ : Law enforcement sources tell us police and EMS responded to Paris’ LA home at 7:30 AM. We’re told Michael Jackson’s only daughter slit her wrists. Our sources say she was transported to a hospital and placed on 5150 hold. She’s currently in stable condition. Sources with knowledge tell us Paris did this in direct response to the allegations made against her father in “Leaving Neverland” — a documentary in which Wade Robson and James Safechuck accuse MJ of molesting them as children. As we reported … Paris was standing firm behind her dad and maintaining his innocence, even though she hadn’t seen the doc yet. We’re told the Jackson kids have been in turmoil over the renewed allegations … and that they feel the doc was one-sided and unfair. Paris has been battling depression for years and previously attempted suicide back in 2013. Get well soon, Paris. — Photo: Getty
Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty Of the several allegations faced by R. Kelly, one of the more explosive charges came by way of one of his accusers, Lisa Van Allen. Van Allen claims that the troubled R&B singer slept with the mother of late entertainer Aaliyah, although Kelly is denying doing so via sources. TMZ reports : Lisa Van Allen — who accused Kelly of abuse in “Surviving R. Kelly” — said Kelly told her he and Aaliyah’s mom, Diane Haughton, had several sexual encounters. Van Allen claims Kelly stayed at Aaliyah’s home in Detroit in the ’90s and after she’d fall asleep, he’d wander into the living room and perform various sexual acts on the couch with her mom. Sources close to R. Kelly say he absolutely denies he and Diane had anything but a friendly relationship. We’re told Kelly believes the only reason Van Allen made those claims in the Vlad TV interview is to further smear his name and grab headlines for herself. Ms. Haughton has also denied having any sexual relationship with Kelly in an Instagram post near the top of the year. Kelly has bigger fish to fry as he is facing 10 counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse . The singer is due in court on March 22. — Photo: Getty
Source: Dave Hogan / Getty The legacy of Michael Jackson has been tarnished in the views of some after the airing of the Leaving Neverland documentary. Adding to the fallout, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis removed some artifacts of the later entertainer from their facility. IndyStar.com reports : The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis removed three Michael Jackson items from exhibits this month, joining a handful of organizations that have reassessed connections to the late singer following HBO’s airing of documentary film “Leaving Neverland.” The two-part film, which premiered March 3-4, focuses on Wade Robson and James Safechuck, two adult men who allege Jackson sexually abused them when they were children. “When we put together exhibitions, we look at the objects and their association with high-profile people,” said Chris Carron, the museum’s director of collections. “Obviously, we want to put stories in front of our visitors (showing) people of high character.” The estate of Michael Jackson has launched a lawsuit against HBO for putting out the documentary. — Photo: Getty
T he mother of 9-year-old Trinity Love Jones could soon face charges for played some role in the death of her child who was found in a duffel bag on a trail in Hacienda Heights, California. SEE ALSO: Vigil Held After Police Identify Dead Body As Missing 2-Year-Old Noelani Robinson Investigators said they were preparing a criminal case against Taquesta Graham , 28, that they plan to present to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, KTRK-TV reported on Friday. Authorities extradited Graham on Thursday from Texas to Los Angeles where she’s being held on an unrelated warrant. After she arrived in Los Angeles, investigators interviewed her regarding her daughter’s killing. She was not immediately charged in the girl’s death. On March 12, police arrested Graham’s boyfriend, 38-year-old Emiel Hunt , and charged him with Trinity’s murder. Hunt faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life behind bars if he’s convicted. Graham, a registered sex offender, was convicted in 2009 of enticing a minor female for prostitution. Hunt, who has a prior child abuse conviction from 2005, was taken into custody on March 9 near the San Diego International Airport. His arrest marked the culmination of a mystery about Trinity’s identity after her body was discovered. Police made an arrest in the death of a 9-year-old Black girl, Trinity Love Jones, whose body was found in a duffel bag in Hacienda Heights, California. https://t.co/HVedilx1iP — NewsOne (@newsone) March 12, 2019 The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department announced on March 8 that the death of the then-unidentified girl was a homicide after her remains were found on March 5 near a horse and hiking trail. Deputy Marvin Crowder said the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner called about 8:30 p.m. Friday to notify the sheriff’s office about the status update. It was previously designated a suspicious death investigation. This homicide ruling confirmed what many had already suspected—she was killed intentionally. The sheriff’s office released this statement about the case, “The victim was found partially inside a black rollaway type duffle bag … where her upper body was seen protruding. Although preliminary investigation initially led investigators to believe the victim was between the ages of seven and 10 years, further investigation with the Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner determined the victim was a Black female between the ages of eight and 13. The young girl was found to be wearing a pink, long sleeve shirt with gray panda print pants (actual clothing depicted). She stood approx. 4 ft, 5 inch. tall and weighed about 55 lbs. No obvious signs of trauma were found on the victim’s body.” Workers found her body in bushes near a popular trail. Investigators believed at the time that she was dumped there sometime on the evening of March 3. SEE ALSO: Our Sisters’ Keepers? Chicago Unites To Bring Awareness To Missing Girls As Number Of Cases Grow Where Is Kierra Coles? Everything We Know About Missing Chicago Pregnant Postal Worker [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3795405″ overlay=”true”]
Maci Bookout sure has had her hands full lately. She runs a clothing business with husband Taylor McKinney, and of course that’s on top of filming for Teen Mom OG. Recently she’s been doing a lot of work to raise awareness for PCOS — polycystic ovarian syndrome, which she suffers from — including traveling to Washington D.C. earlier this month for PCOS Advocacy Day. There’s also the issue of trying to co-parent with Ryan Edwards, which can’t be easy considering the fact that he’s currently in jail . We know she doesn’t get along too well with his wife, Mackenzie Standifer , either. Oh, and she has three kids. There’s Bentley, the ten-year-old she shares with Ryan, and she and Taylor have two toddlers, Jayde and Maverick. So it probably goes without saying that her life is pretty busy, right? Why not throw another kid into the mix?! Yep, it’s that time again … Time for a new round of pregnancy rumors! There’s something about Maci that makes her such a popular subject for these rumors, have you noticed? Maybe it’s the fact that being pregnant is what got her famous in the first place, or maybe it’s that she had her last two children so close together. Or it could be that she’s one of the more stable, likable members of the Teen Mom cast, so a pregnancy announcement would be exciting instead of terrifying. ( Looking at you, Jenelle .) Whatever it is, it’s happening again, and it’s all because of this image: That’s a shot from an Instagram story she posted a few days ago, when she and Taylor were doing a photo shoot for their clothing line. As you can see, there’s a little bit of roundness to her belly here, and that’s all it took for fans to start speculating. But the thing is, a lot of things could be causing that. One, she could be pregnant, that is a possibility. Two, she could have had a big lunch. Maci is a very small person, she’s short and she’s always been super thin, so anything like that would be way more noticeable on her than it would be on lots of other people. Three, she does have PCOS, as we said, and that can cause both weight gain and bloating. There are just so many things that could explain this, we can’t assume her uterus is the culprit here, you know? And according to a new report from Hollywood Life, one of those other things is definitely the cause. As a source claims , Maci “is laughing off the pregnancy rumors, she is not pregnant and finds it interesting how much everyone cares about any changes in her body.” But that’s not to say that another child isn’t in her future. “She and Taylor have talked about having more children,” the source says. “After some of the challenges they have had, it would be a delightful surprise to be carrying again.” However, “because of [Maci’s] challenges and history, she would wait until she was far long before making any announcements.” Another source popped in to say that those challenges include Maci’s PCOS, which affects fertility, and that that’s what causes her bloating. “Bloating and abdominal distension are common side effects to PCOS, which could partly be the explanation for why she sometimes looks a few months pregnant,” this insider explains. “While Maci has a great attitude about life and the speculation from fans about her being pregnant again, she does also recognize it is a little insensitive to her condition, which she has also shared with fans.” It is a tough kind of gossip here — we don’t want to be disrespectful to Maci and her condition, but also Teen Mom pregnancy rumors are always going to get a lot of attention. We’re glad she has a good attitude though, and we hope she’s not having too difficult a time with her symptoms. And if or when she does get pregnant again, we’ll be ready to celebrate! View Slideshow: Teen Mom & Teen Mom 2: The Complete Babies and Children Guide!
Source: Getty Images / Getty Images Diddy And Lori Harvey Deny Rumors Of Romance Following rumors swirling of a romance between Diddy and Steve Harvey’s daughter, the music mogul has come forward to set everything straight–and he’s here to let everyone know he’s still very much a single man. Sources close to Diddy tell TMZ that he is absolutely not dating Lori Harvey , despite rumors to the contrary. The two are simply family friends and according to the publication’s sources, Lori’s been close with the Combs family for a while–but there’s nothing romantic going on there. View this post on Instagram #reggaemusic #rastalove #pressplay #diddy #sizzla use your eyes my people #LoriHarvey also spotted A post shared by ʙɪʟʟɪᴏɴᴀɪʀᴇ.ᴇɴᴛ.ᴍᴀɢᴀᴢɪɴᴇ (@billionairemag) on Mar 11, 2019 at 10:21pm PDT These rumors first surfaced following the surfacing of a video this weekend that showed Diddy with Lori at a reggae festival in Miami. Diddy performed with Nas and reportedly stuck around with friends and family to check out the rest of the acts–so Diddy and Lori definitely weren’t there alone. Diddy just recently broke up with his longtime girlfriend Cassie, and as we’ve all seen via their social media pages, Cassie has already happily moved on to her current man Alex Fine. As for the music mogul, it’s safe to say he isn’t rushing into a new relationship anytime soon.
Hamden Public School clerk Corrine Terrone resigned on Friday after video of her calling a Black couple the N-word and spitting at them (twice) went viral. The video, which was posted on Facebook by Tatiana Winn , shows the White woman going off the Black man as her two young daughters stood beside her and watched. “Don’t you dare talk to me like that in front of my children motherfu**er. Oh you motherfu**er, you motherfu**er. That’s why there’s ni**ers in East Haven.” No word on what started the racist tirade or who the Black couple in the video is, but it cost Terrone her job. Hamden School District released a statement regarding the incident saying, “The language (Terrone) used in the video is in conflict with the values of the school district and someone who will use that sort of language in any setting whether public or private is not someone we want anywhere near our children.” Welp.
L egendary rapstress and producer Missy Elliott has left an indelible mark in the realm of music and continues to push the industry forward through her innovative projects. Earlier this year Elliott—whose real name is Melissa Arnette Elliott —made history by becoming the first woman rapper to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the historic honors are continuing to roll in. According to Kiro 7 , the Berklee College of Music announced that the institution is awarding her with an honorary doctorate degree in music, making her the first woman hip-hop artist to receive the honor. Alex Lacamoire ( @LacketyLac ), @MissyElliott & @jtimberlake to receive honorary degrees from Berklee College of Music https://t.co/khqBn75uOA pic.twitter.com/L722EEYVqA — billboard (@billboard) March 12, 2019 Elliott will be given the degree from the Massachusetts-based school during their commencement ceremony in May at Boston University’s Agganis Arena. The day prior to the graduation, the institution will host a concert where students will pay homage to honorary degree recipients through performances. “This year’s honorary doctorate recipients are being recognized for their achievements and influences in music, and for their enduring global impact,” read a statement released by the school. “Missy Elliott is a groundbreaking solo superstar, pioneering producer, songwriter, singer, and rapper. The five-time Grammy Award–winner—with nominations spanning three decades—has achieved unprecedented success.” The Virginia native is humbled to be honored by the prestigious institution. She took to Twitter to share her excitement with her fans. Among other individuals who are slated to receive honorary doctorate degrees alongside Elliott include Justin Timberlake and Alex Lacamoire . The musical innovators join a long list of legends who have been honored by the school. Past degree recipients include Duke Ellington , Aretha Franklin , Quincy Jones , Lionel Richie , Nile Rodgers and many other influential music artists. SEE ALSO: Missy Elliott Becomes First Woman Rapper Inducted Into Songwriters Hall Of Fame Twitter Celebrated Music Industry Stars On Grammys Weekend [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847363″ overlay=”true”]
A new children’s museum centered on African history and culture is officially coming to Baltimore. According to CBS Baltimore the museum—which is slated to open its doors in the Park Heights neighborhood this summer—will be the first of its kind in the country. “They might not even know that they're learning, but we will introduce ideas and concepts that they could participate in, and thereby learn the history of Africa,” “Mama Kiki” Armstrong said of her aspiring museum. https://t.co/BSkAa0cJUp — WJZ | CBS Baltimore (@wjz) March 11, 2019 Dubbed the Sankofa Children’s Museum, the idea for the cultural institution was conceptualized by Esther “Mama Kiki” Armstrong . Armstrong—who is the owner of a Baltimore-based African-inspired boutique called Sankofa African & World Bazaar—believed that there was a lack of knowledge amongst children about the historical backgrounds of African nations. She thought there needed to be a space where youngsters could learn and embrace their roots and was adamant about bringing it to fruition. Armstrong wanted to create an interactive experience for children where they can learn about nations like Ghana, Kenya, and Zimbabwe through playing musical instruments, trying cuisines that were derived from these countries, and dressing up in traditional garbs. She launched a fundraiser for the museum and is moving forward with the project with the help of generous donors. “This should help them appreciate the culture. We’re not just talking about African-American kids. We’re talking about all the kids in the community,” she told the news outlet. “We have to realize that the history of black America, for instance, does not start with slavery. There is a whole lot of history and a whole lot of civilization before the white men ever set foot in Africa.” She also added that it’s essential to bring an institution like this to Baltimore to combat the negative portrayals of our culture that Black children are inundated with and empower them to have pride in where they come from. Different countries will be highlighted on a rotating basis and she will have experts from embassies contribute to telling the narratives of these nations. Armstrong plans on opening up the museum on June 19 to commemorate Juneteenth. SEE ALSO: Obama Portraits Help Break Visitor Record At The National Portrait Gallery Black Art History Initiative Launched By The Getty Institute [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3847363″ overlay=”true”]
Paris Jackson reportedly tried to kill herself on Saturday morning. The 20-year old daughter of Michael Jackson was thankfully unsuccessful, but she is currently in the hospital and her family is very concerned. Scroll down for all the details we have at this time… According to TMZ, police and the paramedics both responded to Jackson’s Los Angeles home at 7:30 a.m today. It’s unclear at this time exactly what state Paris was in and who called 911 — but sources tell this website that Paris slit her wrists . She was immidately transported to a hospital and placed on 5150 hold – which allows an individual with a purported mental illness to be involuntarily detained for a 72-hour psychiatric hospitalization – and is in stable condition. TMZ reports with confidence that Paris tried to take her own life as a “direct response to the allegations made against her father in Leaving Neverland, ” the recently-aired documentary in which Wade Robson and James Safechuck accuse Michael Jackson of molesting them as kids. While such allegations have mostly been public knowledges for decades, this documentary depicted them in personal, sensitive and great detail for the first time in the eyes of many viewers. Just a day before this alleged suicide attempt, we here at The Hollywood Gossip has written about how Jackson’s loved ones were worried she might relapse into drug or alcohol use. Or even something worse. The 20-year old has staunchly defended her dad against these heinous sexual assault accusations — but she was also spotted smoking weed in a video a few days ago that left many followers in a state of anxiety. Jackson spent more of her teenage years battling substance abuse and had talked about attempting suicide many years ago. “Y’all take my life more seriously than Ido. Calm yo tittaaaaysss [sic],” Paris wrote in response this to an article about the abuse allegedly suffered by Robson and Safechuck. She followed this remark up with an explanatory statement that many fans found distressingly casual, considering the situation and the accusations against her world famous father. “I didn’t mean to offend by expressing that titties should be calm, I know injustices are frustrating and it’s easy to get worked up,” she wrote on Instagram, adding: “But reacting with a calm mind usually is more logical than acting out of rage and also … it feels better to mellow out. Smoke some weed n think about the bigger picture. Chillax my dudes.” The fallout from Leaving Neverland has been abrupt and severe. Michael’s music and television appearances have been getting muted since HBO aired the project; The Simpsons, for example, recently announced it would never again air an episode that centered on The King of Pop. Paris also tried to kill herself back in 2013 as well, and has been candid about her struggles with depression in the past. Just two months ago, Jackson checked into rehab for what she deemed to be emotional health issues. “After a busy year of work engagements that took her all over the globe, Paris decided that she needed to take some time off to reboot, realign and prioritize her physical and emotional health,” a source close to Paris told People magazine at the time, concluding: “She checked herself into a treatment facility to aid in her wellness plan and is looking forward to coming out of this revitalized and ready to tackle the exciting new projects that await her.” Regardless of how you feel about Michael Jacksom, it’s impossible not to feel for his children throughout all of this. We send our prayers to Paris Jackson. UPDATE : TMZ reports that Paris is out of the hospital. But she has responded to the TMZ story on Twitter, writing, “f—k you you f—king liars.” She also posted a photo of herself on her Instagram Stories and wrote that she was “chillen like Bob Dylan.”
