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Lea Michele: I’m Engaged! Check Out My HUGE Ring!

Lea Michele is singing a very happy tune right about now. The happiest of her life, we’d have to imagine. Why? Because the former Glee star is engaged!!!!!! The 31-year old confirmed this very exciting piece of news via Instagram on Saturday, announcing that she had accepted the proposal from boyfriend Zandy Reich. She did so by writing the word “Yes” alongside a diamond ring emoji. Oh, and also by including a photo of her own diamond ring… … which is MASSIVE! An insider tells E! News that Reich popped the major question to his girlfriend with a four-carat elongated, radiant-cut ring, which he personally designed with Leor Yerushalmi and The Jewelers of Las Vegas. The couple has been together since July. Asked about her relationship with Reich, who serves as the president of clothing brand AYR, Michele said the following last year to People Magazine: “When I’m not working, I’m at home with my cat, with my family, with my boyfriend, with the people that I love – and that’s how I reset, and that’s how I center myself. “It’s so important to tune out the noise and the unnecessary, and just focus on the people that you love because they know you better than anyone.” And also: “I’m very happy and I think that you can tell. I don’t really talk a lot about my personal life, but I’m also the kind of person where I always say, ‘You will see how happy I am just by looking at my face.’ “I can’t hide it.” Michele and her fiance keep a mostly low profile, but here’s a photo of them on Instagram: Michele previously dated Glee co-star Cory Monteith, who passed on July 13, 2013, She has also been linked to iZombie actor Robert Buckley and Matthew Paetz. Reich is not in entertainment, however. He’s businessman who has spent years working in finance and fashion, including his most recent position at All Year Round.  The very lucky young man graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics from University of Pennsylvania and also attended UPenn’s prestigious Wharton School of Business. We don’t know when Michele will get married. But we do know the singer/actress will reunite with Glee castmate Darren Criss for their joint LMDC Tour in the near future. The nine-city schedule kicks off May 30 in Nashville and includes stops in Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, Washington D.C., Indianapolis, Columbus, Easton, Newark and Toronto. View Slideshow: 23 Celebrity Engagement Rings That Will Leave You Temporarily Blind We send our very best wishes to the lovebirds. They seem sincerely happy together. CONGRATS!

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New Album Alert! Bridget Kelly Will Have Your Ears Now

Source: Johnny Nunez / Getty It’s inevitable that any great talent will get their time to shine, no matter how long it takes. Bridget Kelly is here to tell you to trust the process. After various EPs, and singing along with stars such as Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar,  Bridget’s debut studio album Reality Bites  has finally arrived. In this full-length, Bridget shows all sides of her self and her voice, from the playful to the emotional. You just might get your soundtrack for the summer if you want variety in your life. Check out Bridget’s single “Sedated”  below if you haven’t already , and be sure to enjoy Reality Bites  now streaming on all platforms!

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Video Shows Ex-NFL Player Choked, Slammed And Had His Teeth Knocked Out By Cops

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B lack people must have their cell phones charged 24 hours a day to blast police brutality incidents. The latest in a nationwide string of damning police brutality videos posted to social media showed Georgia cops forcing a Black ex-NFL player to the ground like they were the featured primetime act on WrestleMania. The clip of Desmond Marrow’s  arrest posted on Facebook Thursday has folks’ anger at level 100, with the alarm being sounded once again across the country. First, three White Henry County officers choked and slammed Marrow, 30, in the head until he passed out. He cried and screamed that he couldn’t breathe to no avail, the video revealed. @ShaunKing …… smh pic.twitter.com/VfQEs7hF37 — E. Dewey Smith (@edeweysmith) April 26, 2018 Secondly, Marrow’s teeth were knocked out, he said on social media. The arrest was so violent that he also suffered a shoulder strain and a concussion. Thirdly, Marrow, listed on the preseason roster of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012, complied with officers’ demands during the arrest. He also told cops that he was not resisting, but they didn’t stop and one officer even warned him that he had a stun gun. “I’m not even doing nothing. I’m not even fighting back,” Marrow, who appeared to be handcuffed, said to the two officers who slammed him against a white pickup truck. One of the officers had Marrow’s arms behind his back, and the other officer pulled his legs out from under him before he was taken to the concrete. He struggled and screamed more as an officer pressed down on his throat. Marrow said Eric Garner ‘s last words, “I can’t breathe” but was still manhandled. Finally, cops conveniently used the mistaken identity defense in believing his cell phone was a gun like in Stephon Clark ‘s deadly shooting in Sacramento last month, according to The Washington Post . If there was a silver lining, it’s that Marrow didn’t suffer the same deadly fate as Clark and so many other unarmed Black men after interactions with White police officers. “I thought I was going to die. I was sure I was passing out or dying when Officer #D.Rose was choking me as my breath kept slipping away,” Marrow wrote. As to why cops arrested Marrow, they acted on suspicion after he was alleged to have played part in an altercation. Marrow was charged with terroristic threats, reckless driving and aggressive driving, according to Atlanta’s 11 Alive . No one should have to experience what Marrow went through with this beyond terrible arrest. The situation was especially traumatizing, he said. “This has affected me mentally and impacted my life in a way I can’t even humanly describe,” Marrow wrote on social media. “This isn’t a cry for sympathy, I just need it to be known . . . My cry is for JUSTICE.” SEE ALSO: Melanin Under Attack: Study Shows How Toxic Hair Products Are To Black Women Guilty On All Charges: Bill Cosby’s Prison Sentence Could End Up Being A Life Sentence [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3793345″ overlay=”true”]    

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Newly Drafted New York Giant Gives His Girlfriend The Most Awkward Shoutout Ever

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Source: Tom Pennington / Getty Saquon Barkley is living his dreams after being drafted second overall to the New York Giants.  He knows his life is about to change and with those changes will come a lot more attention — and groupies. The new groupies and side chicks must have been on Saquon’s mind because during his NFL draft interview, he not only forgot to shout out his girlfriend, he didn’t seem like even wanted to. Yo, he was not trying to S/O Anna. pic.twitter.com/Gwq90UREt5 — Corddaryl Woodford (@Corddaryl) April 27, 2018   Poor Anna, are you okay?

Newly Drafted New York Giant Gives His Girlfriend The Most Awkward Shoutout Ever

Toyota Owner Posts Funniest Used Car Ad EVER on Craigslist

Let's face it: Used car salesmen are typically known for being a shady lot. They generally used underhanded and slimy tactics in order to shill for years-old vehicles because, quite simply, who would buy one of these vehicles if the salesman was honest about it? Well, we're about to find out. This is because a man in Houston has posted a lengthy ad on Craigslist for his 1999 Toyota Carolla… and it pulls nary a punch. The brutally honest posting has gone viral because it's downright hilarious and, to other owners of other Toyota Carollas, downright relatable. Scroll down to see what we mean: 1. This is the Car It actually looks to be in pretty good shape for a nearly 20-year old car, doesn’t it? What can the owner tell us about it? 2. These are 23 Photos of the Car Or at least a picture OF those 23 pictures that the man included in his ad. 3. A Corolla Gets the Job Done If that job is literally getting you front point A to point B in relative safety, that is. 4. What Features Does It Have? Features?!? Features?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? It has four wheels and an engine. Be grateful. 5. Wanna Hear a Story? This is it. It has a happy ending, doesn’t it? Thank you, Toyota Carolla. 6. Go Ahead. Try to Break This Car. I dare you. I double dare you. Just give it a shot. View Slideshow

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Toyota Owner Posts Funniest Used Car Ad EVER on Craigslist

Let's face it: Used car salesmen are typically known for being a shady lot. They generally used underhanded and slimy tactics in order to shill for years-old vehicles because, quite simply, who would buy one of these vehicles if the salesman was honest about it? Well, we're about to find out. This is because a man in Houston has posted a lengthy ad on Craigslist for his 1999 Toyota Carolla… and it pulls nary a punch. The brutally honest posting has gone viral because it's downright hilarious and, to other owners of other Toyota Carollas, downright relatable. Scroll down to see what we mean: 1. This is the Car It actually looks to be in pretty good shape for a nearly 20-year old car, doesn’t it? What can the owner tell us about it? 2. These are 23 Photos of the Car Or at least a picture OF those 23 pictures that the man included in his ad. 3. A Corolla Gets the Job Done If that job is literally getting you front point A to point B in relative safety, that is. 4. What Features Does It Have? Features?!? Features?!?!?!?!?!?!?!? It has four wheels and an engine. Be grateful. 5. Wanna Hear a Story? This is it. It has a happy ending, doesn’t it? Thank you, Toyota Carolla. 6. Go Ahead. Try to Break This Car. I dare you. I double dare you. Just give it a shot. View Slideshow

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Tyler Baltierra: I Suffer From Bipolar Disorder

For much of the past two years, Catelynn Lowell’s struggle with mental illness has been documented by Teen Mom OG camera crews. Lowell has been commended for her bravery in being so honest about her difficulties, and many have heaped praise on her husband, Tyler Baltierra, for his endless support of his struggling wife. Now, Tyler is opening up about his own mental health issues, and like Catelynn, he’s sharing details about his battle in hopes of diminishing damaging stigmas encouraging fans to seek help when they need it. Baltierra revealed on Twitter this week that he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In a series of candid tweets, Tyler revealed that he initially planned to keep his diagnosis a secret, but was encouraged by his wife to go public with his struggle. “Honestly, I wasn’t even planning on releasing that info, but once Cate mentioned about my recent diagnosis, I figured “what the hell!?” the 26-year-old tweeted. “Like why am I so against telling anyone!? It’s actually been a little easier to digest since I have been talking about it more,” he added. Asked if he plans to seek a pharmaceutical solution, Baltierra reveals that he has not yet decided on a course of treatment: “Well tbh it’s still so new to me,” he wrote. “So, I’ve been doing non-stop research on the diagnosis, the different remedies to combat symptoms, & how to better understand it. I did refuse medication, but only because I wanted to try all of the natural remedies first. It’s a journey,” It seems the diagnosis did not come as a total shock to Tyler, who has long suspected he may suffer from a mental illness. “He mentioned in the past that he thought that maybe he suffered from bipolar disorder, but he wasn’t sure,” a source explained to Radar Online. “He’s talked about his mood going from super funny and goofy, which he’s known for, to his depressive phases. That was a red flag for him.” It’s unclear if Tyler’s mental illness will be addressed on future episodes of Teen Mom OG . But for now, Baltierra is doing his fans a great service by opening up about his condition on social media. Watch Teen Mom OG online for more on Tyler and Catelynn’s road to greater mental health. View Slideshow: Tyler Baltierra: Is He Going to Rehab Next?!

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Tyler Baltierra: I Suffer From Bipolar Disorder

For much of the past two years, Catelynn Lowell’s struggle with mental illness has been documented by Teen Mom OG camera crews. Lowell has been commended for her bravery in being so honest about her difficulties, and many have heaped praise on her husband, Tyler Baltierra, for his endless support of his struggling wife. Now, Tyler is opening up about his own mental health issues, and like Catelynn, he’s sharing details about his battle in hopes of diminishing damaging stigmas encouraging fans to seek help when they need it. Baltierra revealed on Twitter this week that he’s been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. In a series of candid tweets, Tyler revealed that he initially planned to keep his diagnosis a secret, but was encouraged by his wife to go public with his struggle. “Honestly, I wasn’t even planning on releasing that info, but once Cate mentioned about my recent diagnosis, I figured “what the hell!?” the 26-year-old tweeted. “Like why am I so against telling anyone!? It’s actually been a little easier to digest since I have been talking about it more,” he added. Asked if he plans to seek a pharmaceutical solution, Baltierra reveals that he has not yet decided on a course of treatment: “Well tbh it’s still so new to me,” he wrote. “So, I’ve been doing non-stop research on the diagnosis, the different remedies to combat symptoms, & how to better understand it. I did refuse medication, but only because I wanted to try all of the natural remedies first. It’s a journey,” It seems the diagnosis did not come as a total shock to Tyler, who has long suspected he may suffer from a mental illness. “He mentioned in the past that he thought that maybe he suffered from bipolar disorder, but he wasn’t sure,” a source explained to Radar Online. “He’s talked about his mood going from super funny and goofy, which he’s known for, to his depressive phases. That was a red flag for him.” It’s unclear if Tyler’s mental illness will be addressed on future episodes of Teen Mom OG . But for now, Baltierra is doing his fans a great service by opening up about his condition on social media. Watch Teen Mom OG online for more on Tyler and Catelynn’s road to greater mental health. View Slideshow: Tyler Baltierra: Is He Going to Rehab Next?!

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Mayte Garcia Refutes Sinead O’Connor: Prince Was NOT a Wife-Beating Devil-Worshipper!

Music legend Prince’s death will not result in criminal charges , but that doesn’t mean that Prince’s name can rest in peace. Sinead O’Connor, as famous for her troubles and activism as for her music, has accused the late music legend of some terrible things, including violence against women. Now Prince’s ex-wife, Mayte Garcia, is slamming Sinead’s claims as absurd. Sinead spoke to the Carver County Sheriff’s investigators just a little over a week after Prince’s tragic death . That recording has now been released, and Sinead had some shocking and stunning accusations about the beloved celebrity. For one thing, she told investigators that Prince “used hard drugs.” While that’s not the most shocking thing that she said, she asserts that she knows it to be true, saying: “I know this because I spent time with the man.” It gets much worse. Sinead also came forward with a very serious accusation. She claims that Prince “had been violent to a number of women in his life.” That is jaw-dropping and serious … if true. She also claimed that he shelved his famous “Black Album” because he had a “vision of God” telling him to do so. Sinead then made her most sensational, if hardly the most damning, accusation against the late music legend. She accused him of, we kid you not, devil-worship. Wild . Now, Prince’s ex-wife is speaking to TMZ and refuting Sinead’s claims. Mayte Garcia was Prince’s wife from 1996 to 2000. She says that not only was he never violent with her, but she never witnessed him be violent towards anyone. Any woman or any man. She says that he did not do hard drugs, and that she saw him drunk only once. Garcia goes on to call Sinead’s timing into question, since Prince isn’t alive to defend himself. In fact, Garcia casts doubt on the idea that Sinead was ever really that close with Prince. She also, almost needless to say, dismisses the idea that Prince was somehow into devil-worship. “I strongly deny that in his honor.” Sinead O’Connor has had a troubled history, including making a disturbing video in 2017 that had fans fearing for her life. She has been known for being both impulsive and outspoken over the years. In the early ’90s, she stirred up controversy by tearing up a photo of the pope while performing on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest … without warning anyone on the show that she would do so. Unfortunately, in her attempts to make valid points about subjects like child-abuse, she sometimes alienates her audience by making outlandish claims or pulling dramatic stunts. This is also not the first time that she has spoken ill of Prince. In a couple of old interviews, she claimed that Prince had summoned her to his house and tried to discourage her from using foul language in interviews. She says that her rebuttal caused him to become violent and chase her out of the house. Many found that claim to be unbelievable … especially after a 2004 interview with Graham Norton, in which she described Prince as “a sweet guy,” and called the story “much exaggerated by the press.” While we’d never rule out the idea of someone, regardless of their reputation as a kind man and an advocate for women, secretly harboring a dark side … Sinead’s claims don’t seem to be substantiated. If a woman whom she suggests he has “hospitalized” were to come forward, that would be one thing. Until then … some wonder if Sinead was speaking impulsively over the phone. She may have said things that, with a clearer head, she regrets. View Slideshow: RIP Prince: Fans Remember Music Icon One Year After His Death

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Mayte Garcia Refutes Sinead O’Connor: Prince Was NOT a Wife-Beating Devil-Worshipper!

Music legend Prince’s death will not result in criminal charges , but that doesn’t mean that Prince’s name can rest in peace. Sinead O’Connor, as famous for her troubles and activism as for her music, has accused the late music legend of some terrible things, including violence against women. Now Prince’s ex-wife, Mayte Garcia, is slamming Sinead’s claims as absurd. Sinead spoke to the Carver County Sheriff’s investigators just a little over a week after Prince’s tragic death . That recording has now been released, and Sinead had some shocking and stunning accusations about the beloved celebrity. For one thing, she told investigators that Prince “used hard drugs.” While that’s not the most shocking thing that she said, she asserts that she knows it to be true, saying: “I know this because I spent time with the man.” It gets much worse. Sinead also came forward with a very serious accusation. She claims that Prince “had been violent to a number of women in his life.” That is jaw-dropping and serious … if true. She also claimed that he shelved his famous “Black Album” because he had a “vision of God” telling him to do so. Sinead then made her most sensational, if hardly the most damning, accusation against the late music legend. She accused him of, we kid you not, devil-worship. Wild . Now, Prince’s ex-wife is speaking to TMZ and refuting Sinead’s claims. Mayte Garcia was Prince’s wife from 1996 to 2000. She says that not only was he never violent with her, but she never witnessed him be violent towards anyone. Any woman or any man. She says that he did not do hard drugs, and that she saw him drunk only once. Garcia goes on to call Sinead’s timing into question, since Prince isn’t alive to defend himself. In fact, Garcia casts doubt on the idea that Sinead was ever really that close with Prince. She also, almost needless to say, dismisses the idea that Prince was somehow into devil-worship. “I strongly deny that in his honor.” Sinead O’Connor has had a troubled history, including making a disturbing video in 2017 that had fans fearing for her life. She has been known for being both impulsive and outspoken over the years. In the early ’90s, she stirred up controversy by tearing up a photo of the pope while performing on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest … without warning anyone on the show that she would do so. Unfortunately, in her attempts to make valid points about subjects like child-abuse, she sometimes alienates her audience by making outlandish claims or pulling dramatic stunts. This is also not the first time that she has spoken ill of Prince. In a couple of old interviews, she claimed that Prince had summoned her to his house and tried to discourage her from using foul language in interviews. She says that her rebuttal caused him to become violent and chase her out of the house. Many found that claim to be unbelievable … especially after a 2004 interview with Graham Norton, in which she described Prince as “a sweet guy,” and called the story “much exaggerated by the press.” While we’d never rule out the idea of someone, regardless of their reputation as a kind man and an advocate for women, secretly harboring a dark side … Sinead’s claims don’t seem to be substantiated. If a woman whom she suggests he has “hospitalized” were to come forward, that would be one thing. Until then … some wonder if Sinead was speaking impulsively over the phone. She may have said things that, with a clearer head, she regrets. View Slideshow: RIP Prince: Fans Remember Music Icon One Year After His Death

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