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Gone Too Soon: 36-Year-Old ESPN Producer Suffers Fatal Heart Attack During Australian Open

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

ESPN Graphics Producer Ted Brown Dead At 36 This weekend ESPN suffered a major loss when 36-year-old graphics producer Ted Brown was unable to be revived after being hit with a heart attack while covering the Australian Open in Melbourne. Broadcaster Chris Fowler delivered a moving speech dedicated to his colleague, who was described by coworkers as “a complete professional” and an excellent karaoke singer: Our friend and colleague, Ted Brown, is gone much too soon. We send all of our best wishes to his family. https://t.co/xTYOhX0Rax — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 25, 2016 “You’ve seen and appreciated Ted’s work even if you didn’t realize it,” Fowler added. “When confronted with something like this, Ted would have tried to get on with his job the best way he could and that’s what we will do.” Brown is survived by his wife Erin and two-year-old son Henry who live in Connecticut. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. Facebook

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Race Matters: New Study Shows 47% Of Black Men In Chicago Are Neither In School Nor Working

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Study Shows 47% Of Black Men In Chicago Are Neither In School Nor Working A new study shows that almost half of all young African American men in Chicago are neither in school or unemployed according to Chicago Tribune reports: Forty-seven percent of 20- to 24-year-old black men in Chicago, and 44 percent in Illinois, were out of school and out of work in 2014, compared with 20 percent of Hispanic men and 10 percent of white men in the same age group, according to the report from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Great Cities Institute. The numbers for black men are far worse in Chicago and Illinois than elsewhere in the country. In Los Angeles and New York City, 31 percent of black 20- to 24-year-old men were out of school and out of work, in line with the national average of 32 percent. While declines in youth employment across all races have raised concerns for a number of years, the new report puts into stark focus the connection between unemployment and Chicago’s racially segregated neighborhoods that also are home to high rates of poverty and crime. The report shows the highest concentration of youth unemployment is in neighborhoods on the city’s South and West sides, especially Fuller Park, Englewood, East Garfield Park and North Lawndale, each of which is more than 90 percent black. The lowest concentration is in mostly white neighborhoods on the North and Northwest sides. What do you think of the depressing stat? Read the rest of the article HERE .

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#BlackGirlMagic: 11-Year-Old ‘Sick Of Reading About White Boys & Dogs’ Starts Her Own Black Girl Book Club

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Young Black Girl Starts Her Own Book Club Because Representation Matters One young girl is proving that you have to be the change in the world that you want to see. 11-year-old Marley Dias started a campaign to collect and donate 1000 books where black girls are the main characters . According to Philly Voice reports: “I’m hoping to show that other girls can do this as well,” Dias told PhillyVoice. “I used the resources I was given, and I want people to pass that down and use the things they’re given to create more social action projects — and do it just for fun, and not make it feel like a chore.” Dias’ latest social action project is the “#1000BlackGirlBooks” book drive. Frustrated with many of the books she’s assigned in school, she confessed to her mother during dinner one night that she was unhappy with how monochromatic so many stories felt. I told her I was sick of reading about white boys and dogs,” Dias said, pointing specifically to “Where the Red Fern Grows” and the “Shiloh” series. “‘What are you going to do about it?’ [my mom] asked. And I told her I was going to start a book drive, and a specific book drive, where black girls are the main characters in the book and not background characters or minor characters.” The young girl has collected about 400 books, halfway to her goal of 1,000 by Feb. 1. You can visit HERE to help with the book drive and #1000BlackGirlBooks.

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Stop The Street Harassment: Pittsburgh Woman Fatally Shot After Turning Down Man At A Bar

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

SMFH… Pennsylvania Woman Killed After Turning Down Man At Bar The family of a Pittsburgh woman is reeling after authorities say she was gunned down while trying to leave a local bar. 29-year-old Janese Talton-Jackson was killed after a man asked for her number and she turned down his advances. WVTae reports: A mother of two was killed in a shooting early Friday morning in Homewood, and a suspect who was shot during a chase was taken to the hospital and has since been released into custody, Pittsburgh police said. Charles McKinney, 41, of Penn Hills is charged with the homicide of Janese Talton-Jackson, 29, of Penn Hills. Police went to the areas of N. Lang Avenue and Upland Street after a ShotSpotter report around 1:50 a.m. had detected gunfire in the area. While there, police encountered McKinney in a silver car and made a traffic stop. Police were talking with McKinney when they received a dispatch that a woman had been shot in the area. According to police, MicKinney sped off when he heard this. Police chased him through Homewood and fired at him just passed the intersection of Frankstown Avenue and Oakwood Street. He was then taken into custody. Investigators said McKinney attempted to talk to Talton-Jackson inside a bar but she declined. McKinney then followed her outside and shot her. Janese’s murder is adding to the calls for men to stop the dangerous practice of street harassment. Women have a right to say “no” and not be faced with violence or retribution. What do YOU think about this sad story???

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Making It Rain On Them Beats: Rihanna Listens To Her New Mythical Album On $8,895 Headphones

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Rihanna Wears Dolce & Gabbana $8,895 Headphones Rihanna posted a photo of her listening to her new album ANTI this morning in some designer headphones. The bad azz Bajan was pictured in $8,895.00 Dolce & Gabbana headphones that had the internet going nuts… listening to ANTI

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12 Signs Natural Beauty Is Back In 2016

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

10 Signs Natural Beauty Standards Are Coming Back In 2016 Drop the contour stick and cancel your basement booty shot appointment. Unrealistic Instagram beauty is going out of style! We’ve compiled a list of 12 social cues that prove realistic beauty standards are making a comeback this year!

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SMH: 3-Year-Old New Orleans Boy Dies After His Grandma’s Gun Goes Off Under His Pillow

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

So sad… New Orleans Toddler Killed By Grandmother’s Gun The grandson of a 45-year-old security guard is dead after his grandmother’s gun accidentally went off. NOLA.com reports: A 42-year-old grandmother has been arrested in the shooting death of her 3-year-old grandson, killed early Wednesday (Jan. 20) inside her eastern New Orleans home. Investigators think Deonca Kennedy was sleeping in a bed with the toddler when a gun beneath her pillow discharged, striking the boy in the chest, the Police Department said. Police received a call at 2:12 a.m. about the shooting in the 5600 block of Red Maple Drive. The boy was taken to the hospital, where he later died, police said. Kennedy, who works as a security guard, was booked with negligent homicide, second-degree cruelty to a juvenile and child desertion. The grandmother was the only one home at the time of the shooting, police said. She did not give a statement to police or cooperate with investigators, they said So many questions here; why was the gun under the pillow? Was the child trying to rest sleep when it went off? Where were the parents??? SMH, what do YOU think about this story???

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NFL Baller Brennan Clay Says THIS After K.Michelle Blasts Him For Dissing Dark-Skinned Black Women

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Brennan Clay Doesn’t Apologize For Making Fun Of Black Women Yesterday, we reported Arizona Cardinals players Brennan “Koon” Clay and Tony “Tap Dancing” Jefferson publicly sh*tted on black women while putting Becky up on their pedestal. Singer K. Michelle blasted the NFL ballers on Instagram after this disguting post went viral: K. Michelle ran across the pic and dragged the self-hating players to hell. Jefferson addressed his “joke” when isht hit the fan, letting everyone know that he loves black women and that his ex was even “darker than he was” in a public apology after making his social media accounts private. Brennan Clay on the other hand has gone on the defensive about the issue: If you remember Brennan Clay it’s because his WHITE wife cheated on him with another player in 2014 and he exposed her texts on Twitter. Hit the flip to catch up on that next…

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Are You Feeling These Get Ups??? Christina Milian Poses For ‘Rolling Out’ & Says THIS About Lil Wayne

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Christina Milian Covers Rolling Out Magazine Christina Milian is covering the latest issue of Rolling Out and inside dishing on her breakup with Lil Wayne. Tina Turn Up first dished on her baaaawdy and divulged secrets to staying in shape. I just try not to overthink it. What I tend to do when I’m ready to get back in shape and tighten up is to cut the carbs. French fries and rice are two of my weaknesses, so when those things start kicking in, your stomach makes space for more food. When I cut those things out, my appetite goes down, I listen to my stomach: if it says I’m full, I’m full. When you can fit in a workout, do it … even if it’s outdoors. I like to go hiking in the hills, just any kind of movement. I like to do a good 20-30 minutes of cardio and sit-ups (do them until you’re tired). I used to do like 100 a day.   …and she also added in this tidbit about listening to songs she recorded with Lil Wayne after their breakup. Well, I love the songs. They all describe moments, [and] every time I listen to them, I think of something that happened in that moment, and what inspired those songs. The four songs that I wrote and are on the EP were at the time about my relationship with Wayne. I was far more descriptive in my writing this time around. It was a really fun and inspirational time. Everything inspires me, but when it comes to chemistry and when it comes to the ups and downs of relationships, that’s what’s real for people. People want to feel something. Sounds like she’s moved on. Are you feeling these get ups??? Hit the flip for more.

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So Sad: Céline Dion’s Husband René Angélil Dead At 73

Posted on January 14, 2016 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

  Poor Celine… Céline Dion’s Husband René Angélil Loses Throat Cancer Battle Reps for Céline Dion are confirming sad news; her husband René Angélil has died after a third and final bout with throat cancer. PEOPLE Magazine reports: “Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer,” the rep said in a statement. “The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment.” Angélil, who guided Dion’s career as her manager and mentor, is survived by the couple’s three children – René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy – and his adult children from a previous relationship, Anne-Marie, Patrick and Jean-Pierre. René Angélil, husband of Céline Dion, has died, his rep confirmed exclusively to PEOPLE on Thursday. “Rene Angelil, 73, passed away this morning at his home in Las Vegas after a long and courageous battle against cancer,” the rep said in a statement. “The family requests that their privacy be respected at the moment.” Angélil, who guided Dion’s career as her manager and mentor, is survived by the couple’s three children – René-Charles, 14, and 5-year-old twins Nelson and Eddy – and his adult children from a previous relationship, Anne-Marie, Patrick and Jean-Pierre. So sad…René fought a long and hard battle.  

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