You go Professor West ! Cornel West Arrested In Ferguson For Protesting Via HuffPo reports: Author and activist Cornel West was arrested while demonstrating in Ferguson, Missouri , on Monday. West was in Ferguson as part of the “Ferguson October” rally, which has been attended by over 1,000 protesters. Journalists in Ferguson tweeted photos of the incident Monday afternoon. West had joined peaceful demonstrations at St. Louis University on Sunday night. Hours earlier, during a large mass protest service, West said that he came to get arrested. “It’s a beautiful thing to see people on fire for justice, but I didn’t come here to give a speech,” West said during a discussion on Sunday night. “I came here to go to jail.” It is so clear now more then ever, Ferguson is only the “tip of the iceberg.” Policing all over the United States is out of control. Police departments have devolved into little more than well-armed gangs out to terrorize the people and shake them down. Black lives matter! Images Via: IG/Daniel Rivero for Fusion/ St. Louis Dispatch
As a new mother, I have a confession to make. I didn’t always like children. Actually, let me rephrase – I didn’t always like ALL children. I think most people can agree with that sentiment, but there are others who would argue with me that all kids are likeable. I guess that’s where I would have disagreed in the past. Maybe… Continue
Tracee Ellis Ross Raps Along To Popular Songs Tracee Ellis Ross has taken on a new hobby. When she’s not filming and promoting her new hit show “Black-ish,” she’s sitting down with her laptop and learning the lyrics to popular rap jams from your faves. For the past few weeks, Tracee has been uploading vids to Instagram showing off her rap-karaoke skills, which was originally born from her trying to figure out WTF they were even saying in the first place. Take a look: So silly! Hit the flip for more from Tracee on “Pass Me The Hooka” and “Lifestyle.” Instagram
Is there really a lil Breezy baking in Karrueche’s oven? Chris Brown And Karrueche Have Date Night And Spark Pregnancy Rumors There seems to be a new pregnancy or engagement rumor surrounding Chris Brown and Karrueche just about every week, but could there be some truth to the latest speculation? Earlier this week, Kae and Breezy hit the town in his electric blue Lamborghini…. …with Karrueche also hit the hair salon with her mother before heading out for the night with her boo-thang. One photo & caption in particular from their night out lead to fans re-igniting their suspicions that Karrueche is hiding a lil Breezy baby bump. Hit the flip to check that out and judge for yourself, along with a few more pics from their date night.
This is scary! Healthcare Worker Who Cared For Dallas Ebola Patient Tests Positive A healthcare worker who cared for the late Dallas Ebola patient has tested positive for the virus. The New York Times reports: A health care worker here who helped treat the Liberian man who died last week of the Ebola virus has tested positive for the disease in a preliminary test, state health officials said Sunday. “We knew a second case could be a reality, and we’ve been preparing for this possibility,” said Dr. David Lakey, the Texas health commissioner. “We are broadening our team in Dallas and working with extreme diligence to prevent further spread.” The worker, who was not identified, was an employee of Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, where the first person diagnosed with Ebola in the United States, Thomas E. Duncan, died last week. The health care worker reported a low grade fever Friday night and was isolated and referred for testing. Officials interviewed the worker and were identifying “any contacts or potential exposures,” the statement read. The preliminary test was done at the state public-health lab in Austin and the positive result was received late Saturday, officials said. Other tests will be done by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta. Wow! Isht is getting real out here. What do YOU think about this latest Ebola news? Wouldn’t a healthcare worker take the “proper” steps to protect themselves??? AP/Brynn Anderson
Can you blame her ? Phaedra Parks Files For Divorce From Apollo Nida Phaedra Parks is pulling the plug on her marriage to Apollo Nida. Via EOnline reports: The Real Housewives of Atlanta star “has retained an attorney with the intent of amicably ending her marriage,” her rep, Steve Honig, exclusively confirms to E! News in a statement. Last month, Nida checked himself in to prison to begin an eight-year sentence which was issued in July following his guilty plea to bank fraud back in May. This is the second long-term prison stay for Nida, who was incarcerated for six years between 2003 and 2009 for car theft charges. The former couple has two children under the ages of four, sons Dylan and Ayden. The same day that Nida entered prison, Honig issued a statement on Phaedra’s behalf to E! News. Parks “is now putting all of her energy into ensuring the well-being of her two children and making decisions that are in their best interests,” he said. “This situation has put a tremendous strain on Phaedra and her family and she is working hard to bring back a sense of normalcy to everyone’s lives.” Prior to the start of Apollo’s sentence, a source told E! News that he had “been out partying every single night” adding that Nida has “made things very uncomfortable” for the Bravo star. “When he does speak to Phaedra, it’s always about money,” the source said. “He owes a huge debt in restitution and he wants to know if she’s going to help him with it. ‘Are you going to give me money?’ is always his question. He still wants her financial support.” Back in July, an insider exclusively revealed to E! News that the pair’s marriage was in serious jeopardy. “Phaedra and Apollo’s marriage is on very shaky ground right now,” a source told E! News. “Phaedra is trying to keep everything contained and protect her kids.” Meanwhile, following Apollo’s eight-year sentencing, his attorney Thomas D. Bever told E! News, “On behalf of my client Apollo, right now he feels remorse. He thought the judge was fair, and accepts his sentence, although he was hoping it would be less. Apollo is elated that this proceeding is past him and is no longer handing over his head. It meant everything to him that his mother and brother spoke on his behalf. He’s OK, and will get through this.” Phaedra recently posted a picture of a Biblr scripture days before filing for divorce from dirty dog Apollo: The reality star has also been spotted on the scene getting close to Kenny Lattimore at a recent book signing: It was only a matter of time before Phaedra pulled the plug on her shady marriage. Maybe Kenya will be able to put some money on Apollo’s books while he’s locked up. Hit the flip for more from newly freed Phaedra next…
What…were…you…thinking ?! Tank Blasted For Question About Dark Skinned Women Singer Tank recently caused a stir on Twitter when he asked a question about dark skinned women. According to the TGT crooner they (all) apparently have something against light skinned women. He then noted Instagram comments about his girlfriend Zena Foster as an example…. and continued to rant…. until a fan shut him down and noted that at one point he had a performance at Walmart. “You worrying about the wrong isht,” said the fan. To which he replied… Sponsorship? Interesting. See what else Tank had to say about his “Walmart sponsorship” and more reactions to his “Tyrese like” tweets about dark skinned women after the flip. Continue reading →
The Cast Of “Addicted” Attends NYC Movie Premiere The film adaption of popular Zane novel “Addicted” is set to hit theaters this Friday and the cast came together in NYC earlier this week for a private pre-screening to celebrate the release. Among those in attendance was leading lady Sharon Leal… ….as well as her co-stars Boris Kodjoe and Tasha Smith, who both walked the red carpet with their spouses …and fellow co-star Tyson Beckford, flicked it up for the cameras solo. Will you be checking out Addicted this weekend? Check out additional pics from the screening, including some of cast member Tasha Smith with her husband, Nick Cannon, Zane, actress Naturi Naughton and more below. WENN
Bye Robin !!!!! Paula Patton Moves New Boyfriend Into House After Robin Thicke Divorce Sorry Robin. Paula Patton just filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Thicke, but the actress already has moved her new boyfriend Zak Waters into her Calabasas bachelorette pad. Via RadarOnline reports: “Zak moved in with her a couple of weeks ago,” a close friend of Patton’s says. “They are very happy together and he treats her how she deserves to be treated.” Although Waters’ rep was unavailable for comment, the LA based musician, who is getting ready for his upcoming co-headline tour with French Horn Rebellion Oct. 24-Nov. 16, took to his Instagram a week ago and posted a photo inside of Patton’s home with the caption “My New View.” Of course, this news will not come easy to Patton’s ex-husband, Thicke, 37, who has tried relentlessly to win back her heart for months now, even going so far as to name his last album “Paula!” As Radar previously reported, the last straw for Patton was when she caught her husband cheating with a masseuse who they had been “carrying on a consensual three-way relationship with.” “Robin is heartbroken that Paula has moved on so quickly,” the source said. “She is done with him. She does not want anyone talking to her about Robin. She has moved on.” Heartbreak Home: Divorced Celebs and Their Former Love Nests Indeed, the Baggage Claim actress just filed for divorce, as Radar reported. The couple, announced their split in February 2014 after nine years of marriage, and they have a 3-year-old son, Julian Fuego Thicke, together. Do you think that Paula Patton moved on too quickly? Hit the flip for more pictures of Paula’s new boyfriend next…
Well, they do say the easiest way to get over a man is to get under another… Mariah Carey Asks Nas To Find Her A Date Mariah has hinted toward Nick’s cheating habits, and her soon-to-be-ex has already been spotted out in the streets giggling-it-up with a new Blonde Becky-Boo …maybe it’s time for MiMi to bounce back and emancipate her lady business with a new man? Via MailOnline : She separated from Nick Cannon, her husband of six years, in August. Now Mariah Carey has asked her longtime pal Nas to help find her a new man, according to Us Weekly on Wednesday. An insider told the publication the 44-year-old ‘texted Nas, wondering if he had any friends she could go out with — or even just hook up with. But Nas is nervous to introduce her to anyone.’ Mariah is a longtime friend of the 41-year-old rapper, whose real name is Nasir bin Olu Dara Jones. The pair collaborated on the song Dedicated on her new album Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse. They are so close that last year it was rumored that she and the Nasty star were having an affair, something Nick laughed off in an interview with Howard Stern in April. The America’s Got Talent host told the shock jock: ‘Nas is a friend of mine, he’s a friend of hers. She went to his birthday party, and I think it was in L.A. ‘We actually talked about this before. It’d be very difficult to make me jealous.’ Hmm…wonder how jealous he’s getting now? Which of Nas’ buds do you think he’ll link her up with once he shakes his nerves about the situation??
