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Some Super Bowl Winning Swirl: Brielle Biermann Couples Up In The Club With Her Cornerback Bae

Is Brielle Biermann Dating Patriots Player Jeremy Hill? Kim Zolciak’s oldest daughter Brielle was spotted celebrating the New England Patriots’ big win along with Patriots cornerback Jeremy Hill at the final night of Bootsy Bellows x E11EVEN Miami’s Big Game Weekend Experience. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The pair was seen dancing, cozying up and kissing all night during performances by DJ Kaskade and a surprise set by DJ Carnage. Brielle showed her support for the winning team sporting a Champions hat and a cropped jersey. Did y’all know Brielle was WAG? Definitely news to us, but we guess we shouldn’t be surprised! Source: ADINAYEV / ADINAYEV Around 2:00 a.m., the pop-up ordered pizzas for the entire crowd. Other notables in attendance included NFL legend Michael Irvin, David Arquette, DJ Irie and model Ashley Haas.

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#Free21Savage: Black Lives Matter Starts Petition To Stop 21 Savage’s Deportation

Source: Prince Williams / Getty The Group Goes After ICE’s Targeting Of The Black Community On Sunday, the Internet was left in shock when word hit that 21 Savage was arrested by ICE and could be deported to the U.K. Well the Black Lives Matter network isn’t about to sit around and not do anything about the rapper’s detainment. The movement’s co-founder Patrisse Khan-Cullors started a petition on OrganizeFor.org  demanding a stop to 21’s deportation. The petition explains how 21, born She’yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, is just one example of a larger issue of Black deportation: “The circumstances of Mr. Abraham-Joseph’s detention stand as a testament to the consistent and historically under-reported harassment and targeting of Black immigrants,” the petition reads. “The US’ violent history of criminalizing Blackness intersects with its deadly legacy of detaining and deporting Black and Brown immigrants. This needs to stop today!” The petition is aiming for 200,000 signatures and has already received over 128,000 as of Tuesday morning. The hashtag #Free21Savage has also been created to push the cause. According to WSB-TV 2 , 21’s legal rep Charles Kuck released a statement saying 21’s arrest was “based upon incorrect information about prior criminal charges and [ICE is] now refusing to release him on bond of any amount, despite the fact that he has a pending U-Visa application (as the victim of crime) with USCIS, and that he has relief from removal available to him.” A U-Visa is a special category for victims of specific crimes “who have suffered mental or physical abuse and are helpful to law enforcement or government officials in the investigation or prosecution of criminal activity,”  according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Only 10,000 U-Visas are available every year. Kuck didn’t explain the incident based on which 21 applied for the visa. Kuck said that his client isn’t currently being charged with any crimes, thus 21’s detainment is a “civil law violation” and “serves no other purpose than to unnecessarily punish him and try to intimidate him into giving up his right to fight to remain in the United States.” Kuck also mentioned that “Mr. Abraham-Joseph has US citizen children that he supports and is eligible for relief from deportation. We and he will fight for his release, for his family, and his right to remain in our country.” If you’re interested in signing the petition for 21’s release, you can check it out here .

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Wait, What?! 21 Savage Arrested By ICE, Could Be Deported To The UK

Source: Roy Rochlin/Getty Images / Getty This sounds like some straight bollocks, bruv… 21 Savage Arrested By ICE 21 Savage has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. The AJC reports that ICE arrested him early Sunday morning, claiming that he is actually from the United Kingdom and overstayed his visa. 21, real name Sha Yaa Bin Abraham-Joseph, was taken into custody in a “targeted operation.” His attorney is actively working to have him released and sent out a statement saying; “We are working diligently to get Mr. Abraham-Joseph out of detention while we work with authorities to clear up any misunderstanding. Mr. Abraham-Joseph is a role model to the young people in the country — especially in Atlanta, Georgia and is actively working in the community leading programs to help underprivileged youths in financial literacy.” 21, who actively represents Atlanta’s Zone 6, was pictured just days ago during Super Bowl weekend with fellow artists Ciara, Ludacris, Jeezy, and Jermaine Dupri. Source: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Bud Light Super Bowl Music Fest / Getty Several people have pointed out that 21 was JUST rapping about ICE while performing “A Lot” on Jimmy Fallon. Not only that, when Savage was arrested in 2014 ICE seemingly would’ve deported him then. What’s really going on here? a couple days ago 21 savage adds an extra verse on the live performance of “A lot” speaking on flint and immigration. today he is arrested by ICE with claims that he is from the U.K. ay man i’m not saying this a set up but it’s highly questionable. pic.twitter.com/qyfYl7CmPk — rapsody stan account. (@goldlinkjonny) February 3, 2019 21’s been doing some great things in the Atlanta community. This story is still developing…

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Chicago Woman Leads Effort To Provide Hotel Rooms For City’s Homeless

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A s the deep freeze sweeps several parts of the country, concerns surrounding the homeless population have been heightened. Temperatures have reached dangerously cold levels and many are worried about how those living on the streets will stay warm. A Chicago woman has taken matters into her own hands. According to CBS Chicago , Candice Payne rented hotel rooms this week so that the city’s homeless residents could have shelter in the cold weather. Candice Payne's selfless act spurred a group to rent 60 hotel rooms to keep homeless people off the streets of Chicago during the historic cold. “Maybe they didn’t know how to or where to start to help, so I’m glad that I was able to be that vehicle.” https://t.co/m7s5WVjgaC pic.twitter.com/Nip4kI8bKh — CBS Chicago (@cbschicago) February 1, 2019 Payne was motivated to step in and help men and women in need after she learned that a propane tank where many homeless people stayed in a cluster of tents had exploded, the news outlet writes. That tank was one of the only sources of heat for the community. Payne decided to step in and rented 20 rooms on her credit card so that individuals without homes would have a place to stay during the frigid temperatures. After posts about her efforts to help the homeless circulated on social media, other individuals volunteered to help. People rented out additional hotel rooms, and donated food, water, and clothes. With the support of volunteers, there has been a total of 60 rooms rented. Nearly 100 people have been accommodated for three-night stays. Payne is happy that she was able to make an impact. “Maybe they didn’t know how to or where to start to help, so I’m glad that I was able to be that vehicle,” she told the news outlet. The individuals that she has helped are thankful for all that Payne has done. “We don’t get that type of help,” one of the people staying at the hotel said. “I really needed them at that point, so they came right in time.” She and the volunteers are working towards creating more of a lasting solution for the city’s homeless population. Efforts like the one she has led are needed. According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development , in 2017 there were 554,000 homeless people in the United States and 193,000 of those individuals were living on the streets and didn’t have access to shelters. SEE ALSO: Marshawn Lynch Launches Initiative To Provide The Homeless With Smartphones Solutions? 17 Percent Of Black Baby Boomers Are Homeless At Some Point, Study Says [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

Chicago Woman Leads Effort To Provide Hotel Rooms For City’s Homeless

18-Year-Old Beauty Entrepreneur Lands Major Deal With Target

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Z andra Cunningham hasn’t even reached her twenties yet and she’s already making power moves in the realm of entrepreneurship. According to Black News , the 18-year-old beauty entrepreneur just landed a major deal with Target to sell her brand’s beauty box in their stores. 18-year-old Entrepreneur Zandra Cunningham Inks Deal With Target https://t.co/zXyLnMrL2G pic.twitter.com/YcVpmKVxYK — Afrotech (@AfroTech) February 1, 2019 The box—dubbed the “Treat Yo Self” gift box—is an ode to Black History Month, the news outlet writes. It features a hand and body lotion, an exfoliating sugar scrub, and a lip and body balm. All of the products in Cunningham’s beauty line are plant-based and designed for sensitive skin. They’re all created at a lab in Buffalo. Cunningham is beyond excited about her collaboration with Target. “I am so excited to offer my unique brand of American made yuck free products in an exclusive gift box designed specifically for Target. This is yet another dream come true for me,” she said in a statement, according to the news outlet. “I am working hard to pave the way for other indie brands with teen CEO’s. My journey hasn’t been easy but it will forever be worth it. I am on a mission to shatter the status quo, and with partners like Target, I am making that happen.” Cunningham has come a long way from when she launched her business in 2010 and started selling her body butters and lip balms at farmer markets. Her products are now being sold at over 900 stores across the country. Cunningham’s brand is about more than just beauty. Her company focuses on STEAM and entrepreneurship education for women and girls. Up to 10 percent of her profits go towards supporting education for girls. There are a lot of Black youngsters who are bossing up and launching their own ventures. Last year, 17-year-old Journi Prewitt created a monthly subscription box that promotes reading amongst African-American children in an effort to change the racial disparity in youth literacy. SEE ALSO: Pre-Teen Entrepreneur Takes His Hot Dog Business To Morehouse College Teen Entrepreneur Empowers Black Youth To Read With Subscription Box [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844698″ overlay=”true”]

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Cory Booker Announces He’s Running For President

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N ew Jersey Senator Cory Booker has announced his candidacy for president, joining what was expected to be a crowded field of people challenging Donald Trump for the White House. Booker, 43, made his announcement Friday morning, NBC News reported . “I believe that we can build a country where no one is forgotten, no one is left behind; where parents can put food on the table; where there are good paying jobs with good benefits in every neighborhood; where our criminal justice system keeps us safe, instead of shuffling more children into cages and coffins; where we see the faces of our leaders on television and feel pride, not shame,” he said. “It is not a matter of can we, it’s a matter of do we have the collective will, the American will? I believe we do. Together, we will channel our common pain back into our common purpose. Together, America, we will rise.” Booker’s announcement came about a week after California Sen.  Kamala Harris threw her presidential hat in the ring and said she would be running for the White House. Trump and Booker have been taking shots at each other for years now. But it was perhaps Booker’s role on the Senate Judiciary Committee that may have compelled him most to run for president after he saw firsthand the types of judges Trump has been pushing to be confirmed. While he has always been a prominent voice in the Senate, Booker raised his political profile significantly during the Senate confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh , who was nominated by Trump and ultimately confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice despite a damning sexual abuse scandal that resurfaced from his past. Booker was also behind the introduction and Senate passing of the landmark legislation last year to finally outlaw lynching. Booker, Harris and Republican Sen.  Tim Scott introduced the  Justice for Victims of Lynching Act of 2018  in June. The bill called for a life sentence for those found guilty on federal anti-lynching charges. After helping to draft the legislation in June, Booker criticized Congress for taking so long—even after the civil rights movement—to pass anti-lynching legislation. “It’s a travesty that despite repeated attempts to do so, Congress still hasn’t put anti-lynching legislation on the books. This bill will right historical wrongs by acknowledging our country’s stained past and codifying into law our commitment to abolishing this shameful practice,” he said in a statement. SEE ALSO: Cory Booker Speaks Out On Gay Rumors Cory Booker Releases More Brett Kavanaugh Documents [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3844029″ overlay=”true”]

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Jussie Smollett’s Releases Statement, Labels Assault an Act of "Domestic Terrorism"

The loved ones of Jussie Smollett have released their first statement since the Empire actor was savagely beaten for being a gay African-American . And they appear to have taken a shot at President Donald Trump in the process. “In the early hours of Tuesday morning, our beloved son and brother, Jussie, was the victim of a violent and unprovoked attack,” the family said to open its message, adding: “We want to be clear, this was a racial and homophobic hate crime. Jussie has told the police everything from the very beginning. His story has never changed, and we are hopeful they will find these men and bring them to justice.” According to Smollett, he was attacked by two men who hurled racial and homophobic epithets in his direction. The men also screamed that he was in “MAGA country.” They then punched and kicked Smollett, fracturing his ribs, prior to tying a rope around his neck and pouring bleach all over him. As many have noted, this really was the equivalent of a modern-day lynching. This is how the statement continued: Our family thanks everyone for their prayers and the huge amount of love he has received. We are thankful to our village for your immense support during this trying time. We are so grateful that God saw him through this cowardly attack alive. Jussie is a warrior whose light cannot be dimmed. We want people to understand these targeted hate crimes are happening to our sisters, brothers and our gender non-conforming siblings, many who reside within the intersection of multiple identities, on a monthly, weekly, and sometimes even daily basis all across our country. Oftentimes ending fatally, these are inhumane acts of domestic terrorism and they should be treated as such. They will continue to occur until we hold each other accountable. As far as we know at the moment, Smollett is in stable condition. Moreover, we now have photos of the two suspects . Because the assailants referenced “MAGA,” the shorthand for President Trump’s slogan of Make America Great Again, many folks had been waiting for Trump to address the awful incident. He finally did so on Thursday afternoon. “That I can tell you is horrible,” Trump says when asked about it in the following video. “I’ve seen it. Last night. It’s horrible. Doesn’t get worse.” He does not, however, say anything specific about the “MAGA” taunt directed at Smollett. Donald Trump Comments on Jussie Smollett To conclude their statement it certainly, Jussie’s family certainly appears to call out the President and a lot of his hateful rhetoric over the years. “Make no mistake, words matter. Hateful words lead to hateful actions. Radical love is the only solution, but passivity will be our downfall. We, as a family, will continue to work for love, equity and justice until it reigns supreme in our nation and all over the world,” the statement concluded. “With love & gratitude, the Smollett Family.” In related news, Smollett is expected to return to work in the near future. As soon as he is medically cleared, the actor will be back filming new episodes of Empire. We wish him all the best. View Slideshow: Jussie Smollett Attacked: Everything We Know So Far

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Priorities: Kenan & Kel Once Scalped Their Free Nickelodeon Super Bowl Tickets For Some Dinner At Chili’s [Video]

Source: NBC / Getty Kenan Recalls His Super Bowl Experience With Kel Mitchell With the Super Bowl coming up, it’s fresh in everyone’s mind just how coveted ad expensive everything surrounding the big game is. From high-priced tickets to crazy Airbnb rates in Atlanta, people fly from all over the country just to witness the biggest game of the season–but back in their Nickelodeon days, Kenan Thompson and his partner-in-comedy Kel Mitchell weren’t so impressed. Kenan stopped by The Tonight Show this week and told an absolutely hilarious story about him and Kel receiving free Super Bowl tickets from their employer at the time, Nickelodeon. Spoiler alert: they don’t end up making it to the game, because they’ve got some other priorities.

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Josephine Skriver Genetically Modified Model of the Day

Josephine Skriver was created in a test tube…her dad some creepy evil homosexual scientist who crafted her to be what she is….with simple genetic modification. She’s in her mid 20s, so the technology on designer babies was primitive, so I expect her to die of cancer at a young age, but I am not a scientist, and maybe she will live to 150 and not age a day….the future is this vagina…. What I know about Josephine Skriver, other than that she’s one of the hotter Victoria’s Secret model thanks to genetic modification, like the produce or livestock that she pretty much is, is that she was shipped off to Victoria’s Secret who probably funded her genius Dad….and they probably owned her like she was a Edward Scissor Hand you wanted to fuck…young Frankenstein. Well she’s slutting out in Nashville where she lives, cuz it’s a hip and cool place for her husband, who took her virginity houses her, and mooches off her, because he’s some pervert who has been linked to other models, a musician who pretty much never was, but he must have a big dick, cuz he manipulates dumb hot models like this into moving to Nashville….where she can play up some Country down to earth, Fuck NYC, aesthetic…doing the whole slutty hitchiker fetish content like this…because we all have slutty hitchiker dreams but rarely is a hitchiker hot and slutty…but toothless and terrifying…which often times works out for the blowjob you force on them as payment…but isn’t as satisfying as this bitch…. The post Josephine Skriver Genetically Modified Model of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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Jussie Smollett Attacked: Everything We Know So Far

As you likely know by now,  Jussie Smollett has been the victim of a vicious assault. The Empire actor was walking in Chicago early Tuesday morning when two men brutally attacked him for being African-American and for being gay. Each detail that comes out about the incident is more horrifying than the one before. What's the latest on the crime, the investigation and the status of Jussie Smollett? We'll do our best to keep the following summation up to date, as we bring readers up to speed on all that has transpired so far — and as we pray both the well-being of Smollett and our country as a whole. 1. When Did the Attack Take Place? Around 2 a.m. on the streets of Chicago, as Jussie Smollett was walking to Subway to get a bite to eat after he arrived in the Windy City for work. 2. What Preempted the attack? Someone yelled out to Smollet, “Aren’t you that f***ot ‘Empire’ n*****?” as he was on his way to Subway. 3. Jesus. And From there? The two men — both white and donning ski masks — brutally attacked the actor as he fought back — but they beat fractured a rib and left his face bloody. 4. This Was a Hate Crime They also put a rope around his neck, poured some kind of substance on him (believed to be bleach) on him and as screamed “This is MAGA country” as they left. 5. The Actor Came Out on Ellen He very casually and candidly talked about his sexuality with Ellen DeGeneres in March of 2015 6. What is His Physical Status Now? Smollett got himself to Northwestern Memorial, where he was treated and then discharged later Tuesday morning. View Slideshow

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