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People Rally Behind A Homeless Musician In Los Angeles & Raise $30K In Just 2 Days

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Source: Jinna van Ringen Photography / Getty Homeless Singer In LA Gets The Help And Support Of Hundreds Of People Online California has more homeless people than any other state in the country, according to a statistic from the Los Angles Times — and if you’ve ever roamed the streets of Southern California, you’re probably not surprised to hear that. It’s hard to say what brought each and every person into a situation that led them to being homeless, but a lot of people in this situation are subjected to homelessness because of unforeseen circumstances that simply knocked them off their feet. A lot of Californians are understanding of the unfortunate situations that can so easily leave someone living on the streets, and because of this, the public is now rallying behind one musician in Los Angeles to help her get back on her feet. The LAPD sent out a tweet which features a homeless woman singing opera in a train station last week. “4 million people call LA home. 4 million stories. 4 million voices,” they wrote. “Sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful.” So many people were moved by her rendition of Giacomo Puccini’s “O Mio Babbino Caro” that the tweet ended up going viral, which of course prompted viewers to find out her identity in an effort to help. 4 million people call LA home. 4 million stories. 4 million voices…sometimes you just have to stop and listen to one, to hear something beautiful. pic.twitter.com/VzlmA0c6jX — LAPD HQ (@LAPDHQ) September 27, 2019 The woman in the video is 52-year-old Emily Zamourka, according to reports from Yahoo News . The very talented woman reportedly moved to America from Russia 28 years ago and is a trained pianist and violinist who taught lessons to others before suffering a serious health condition. Zamourka always worked several jobs to make ends meet, but once her instruments were stolen, medical bills surrounding her condition started to pile up, and that’s what forced her into homelessness. “I am sleeping actually on the cardboard right now, in the parking lot,” she told the ABC 7 . “I am sleeping where I can sleep…I have people that feel sorry for me, but I don’t want to be a burden to anybody.” After hearing Zamourka’s heartbreaking story, a person named David Tweet organized a GoFundMe page where he collected donations for the woman. Currently, the page has amassed over $28,000 in just two days. The organizer is hoping to generate a total of $75,000 to help Zamourka return to her life and get back into making music.

People Rally Behind A Homeless Musician In Los Angeles & Raise $30K In Just 2 Days

Billy Porter’s Protégé Mykal Kilgore Makes R&B Debut With ‘A Man Born Black’

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Source: Ambe Williams / Ambe Williams Mykal Kilgore has the kind of voice that makes you shout during Sunday service. The tone of it is rich and soulful and with ease, he transitions through rifts and runs making any song he sings a melodic experience; an effortless talent he honed performing in the church choir as a youth. Kilgore gained the confidence to follow his dreams while entertaining a group of classmates, one day, in school. “I would sing with my friends at lunch and one day a group of ‘cool guys’ came over and demanded me to sing them something. I started singing Killing Me Softly and they went crazy,” he explained. He felt “accepted and special.” “I also saw that there was something to singing that makes everybody come together. I wanted to be a part of bringing folks together.” Under the tutelage of Pose star Billy Porter , the Florida native eventually moved to New York where he pursued a career on Broadway ( Motown the Musical ,  The Book of Mormon , Hair). While Mykal thrived on stage, his passion for singing was bursting at the seams. He released his debut R&B album A Man Born Black on September 6. “I wanted to do something audaciously authentic,” says Kilgore. “I didn’t want to release music until I knew I had something clear to say. I’m so secure in my point of view right now.” The 10-track body of work, according to his website, “is an exploration of faith, loss, the stumble and spills on the way to maturity, and the beauty of hope and love.” The freshman debut showcases Kilgore’s songwriting ability while serving as an ode to the classic R&B structure. Produced by Jamison Ross, A Man Born Black embodies sounds from beloved artists like Al Green, Stevie Wonder, Sade and Laila Hathaway. “My hope was that if I could be real about my life and my story through the writing that it would make the song relatable to all people,” he explains. “There are basic things that I want and I use the album to explore these things. I want more love in the world, more respect, more honesty, and more grace.” Kilgore describes A Man Born Black as his “baby.” He laughs when asks what song is his favorite. “You’re making me pick my favorite child?! I think Let Me Go is the song I find myself humming in the shower these days, but maybe by the time I shower tomorrow it’ll be My Heart! I love Let Me Go , because it grows with me everyday. It changes and matures with each listen.” Kilgore set out to give fans an experience that evokes an array of emotions. “ I want fans to feel respected when they listen,’ he says. “I give them my best and that means that the music, the lyrics, the vocals all work together to give an experience that warrants multiple listens, tears, hand claps, toe taps, and their LOVE! I want all of that.” Listen to A Man Born Born Black , here. RELTED STORIES: Billy Porter Getting Ready For The Emmys Is A Whole Mood LET’S MAKEUP: Where To Buy The Top Beauty Looks We Loved At The 2018 Tony Awards  

Billy Porter’s Protégé Mykal Kilgore Makes R&B Debut With ‘A Man Born Black’

Jailed R. Kelly Complains That He’s Too Sick For Lockup & Being Kept Away From Both Girlfriends In Letter To Judge (Exclusive Details)

Source: Pool / Getty Disgraced Singer Has Been Locked Up For More Than Two Months On Child Sex Abuse Charges He’s been locked up for more than two months, and R. Kelly has complained that his life is nothing short of hell. The “Pied Piper” revealed that he’s suffering from a host of health ailments, can’t see his two young gal pals at the same time and doesn’t have enough phone time while he remains behind bars and without bail on federal sex abuse charges. In a letter to the judge, the lawyer for the “Step In The Name Of Love” singer said his health has rapidly deteriorated since he was jailed on July 16 . Steve Greenberg said his client is now dealing with acute anxiety, numbness in his hand and untreated hernia – and isn’t getting proper medical care. Source: Chicago Tribune / Getty And to add insult to injury, Greenberg said Kelly can only visit with one of the girlfriends at once, and had to wait an entire 90 days in order to see the other. Greenberg wrote the letter to try to persuade the judge to release the disgraced singer on bail. The lawyer pointed out that Kelly is broke – so he doesn’t have the means to pay off witnesses or to skip town. He said that the feds had confiscated his passport, so there’s no way that he could leave the country, and he reiterated that Kelly didn’t have a criminal record and didn’t run away during his first child sex trial more than 10 years ago. The judge has yet to rule on the motion.

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Amy Roloff Shares New Engagement Details, Photos from the Big Night

By now, if you’re at all a fan of Little People, Big World, you must be aware of the good news: Amy Roloff is engaged!!!! The beloved reality star confirmed this amazing development just a few days ago, sitting with brand new fiance Chris Marek and saying the following to People Magazine… “I’m excited, I’m so surprised, I’m thrilled! “I never in a million years thought I’d be getting married again, but I also hoped for it! Now that it’s happening, I couldn’t be happier or more excited.” We couldn’t help but snicker a little over this claim of surprise, considering ALL the rumors of an engagement that had been floating around Amy and Chris for months. And also considering how often the topic was broached with Roloff herself. Amy, meanwhile, has since posted a photo of her gorgeous ring — and has now updated her Instagram page with a few more details from the big night itself. “A lot has happened to me this past week and a half (more later)but I wanted to share again A beautiful event that happened in my life,” wrote Amy as a caption to the photos above and below, adding: “I never had a clue or expected it. “Chris and I celebrated our 3rd year anniversary of dating last Wednesday. And to my wonderful happy surprise he proposed and asked me to marry him!” Oh wow. We knew the proposal took place right after Amy’s birthday. But not that it also coincided with the couple’s anniversary. How special and perfect! Roloff went on to include quite a few heart and ring emjois in her caption, concluding as follows: I couldn’t believe it it! I cried, he had tears and of course I said YES!. I’m engaged and couldn’t be happier. I love this man so much. Of course, A day later i had to celebrate the news w/ two of my closest friends – Lisa and Debi. I’m blessed. I’m happy. I’m so looking forward to continuing our life journey together. The TLC personality also hinted that the wedding would take place next year sometime, using the hashtag #2021 toward the end of her message. This does make a lot of sense: Amy and her family will have plenty to deal with over the next several months: Zach and Tori Roloff are expecting a baby around Thanksgiving, while Audrey and Jeremy are then expecting one just over a month later. How exciting for everyone involved! We haven’t yet seen any of Amy’s children comment publicly on her engagement, but ex-husband Matt actually sent along his congratulations , which was awfully nice of him. We, of course, would like to do the same now: Congrats to Amy and Chris! We wish you a lifetime of happiness! View Slideshow: Little People, Big World: The Roloffs’ Shocking Scandals… Exposed! [Updated]

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Soulja Boy Has Quit Lean & Drugs, Gained 50 Pounds

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Source: Bennett Raglin / Getty Soulja Boy is really out here getting his life together. After a recent stint in jail due to a parole violation, SB has reportedly quit drugs, including lean, and has gained a healthy 50 pounds. Reports TMZ : Soulja’s manager, Miami Mike, tells TMZ … the rapper started packing on the pounds after his last arrest, which led to him doing about 3 months in L.A. County Jail earlier this year. Mike says Soulja was only 130 lbs. when he started his sentence, but since then he’s quit drinking and doing drugs of any kind. Most significantly, we’re told he’s cut out lean. We’re told sippin’ on lean almost constantly killed Soulja’s appetite, but now he has a steady and healthy appetite … and he’s able to work out much more. On top of the health benefits, Soulja’s manager says his lifestyle changes have helped the rapper’s bank account … because he used to spend an average of $500 to $800 per day on lean. We’re all for Soulja Boy staying on the straight and narrow and not getting caught up in some dumb ish. Keep up the jokes and viral moments , and the hits, though—just saying. — Photo: Getty

Soulja Boy Has Quit Lean & Drugs, Gained 50 Pounds

‘Empire’ Recap: Bob Marley Did Not Die For Lucious’ Dreadlock Wig

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Source: Fox / Fox Empire returned last night for its sixth and final season. We left off last season with Lucious on the run from the law and apparently because Lee Daniels is dramatic, Lucious didn’t have access to clippers despite the fact that he was shacked up with Damon Cross’ daughter. Oh yes! It’s a lot. Let’s break this down because as usual, there’s a lot going on. Cookie left Lucious, and she has been living her life. She’s on a View -style talk show and living out her dreams beyond Empire. Andre is at the helm of Empire and he is also expecting a baby with his new girlfriend. But it’s not all roses, remember he still has to keep his heart healthy and make sure that his cancer doesn’t come back. That brings us to the moment Cookie and Lucious came face to face for the first time in several months. Lucious managed to sneak into the hospital while Cookie and Andre were waiting for Andre’s doctor. Basically, Lucious and Cookie are back to not getting along but Lucious is on a mission to get some dirt on Damon Cross or Empire and the entire family could be going down again. The feds have been harassing Dre all episode and this will probably be a theme all season. Becky and Giselle are still at Empire working and looking for the next up and coming talent. That hasn’t been going so well for them but they’ve declared that that are #BlackGirlMagic so they’ll get it together eventually. Source: Fox / Fox Finally, the big teaser of the season thus far will be who shot Lucious. The episode began nine months in the future. We see a clean shaven Lucious, the version of Lucious who looks like he’s back in the mix at Empire, getting shot and seemingly dying. But you never know with this show. Anyway, again, whose idea was it to give him that obvious and unnecessarily dramatic dreadlock wig? P.S. In case you’re wondering, they wrote Jamal ( Jussie Smollett ) off the way we knew they would. They said he ran off to London to be with his husband, and that’s that. RELATED POSTS ‘Empire’ Recap: Cookie Breaks Teri’s Big News To Andre Hoping He’ll Fight For His Life ‘Empire’ Recap: It’s Looking Like Andre Is Really Going To Die [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3059704″ overlay=”true”]

‘Empire’ Recap: Bob Marley Did Not Die For Lucious’ Dreadlock Wig

Laura Jalalli: Why Does My Son Liam Hate Aladin So Much?!

Months before Laura Jallali was claiming to be pregnant , her son came for her wedding … and basically told Aladin that he didn't trust or like him. Is Liam just being a huge jerk? Or … is he expressing some very real concerns about his mother's happiness and her future? And will the 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way spoilers we know change how viewers feel about this very awkward moment? On this week's 90 Day Fiance: The Other Way , Aladin confronted Laura's son, Liam, while they spent time in a bath house. Now, in case you missed the episode, this wasn't a weird overture. Bath houses are very common in a lot of places (yes, they exist in the United States, too). And no, you won't get to see Aladin flaunt his sculpted body in whatever way you're imagining, either. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As you can see in the video that we included, Aladin and Liam remain fully clothed. “You know, it’s like tradition, this, for our wedding,” Aladin explains to Liam, Laura's adult son. He's clearly just making conversation — putting off his more confrontational questions. “You know,” he continues. “Like, you come to the bath with all your friends, you know?” “When you prepare for your wedding, it’s a lot of stress. A lot,” Aladin correctly states. He adds: “So this day, like, the day of relax, you know?” Speaking to the camera, Aladin expresses his frustration with Liam. “He come across the world,” he remakrs. “And then he will prefer to stay in the hotel.” “It’s unbelievable,” Aladin expresses. “It’s bother me,” he admits. “Because he’s not show up for two days in my wedding.” “It’s weird, right?” Aladin asks. Now, Liam explains to him that he was really, genuinely sick. Traveling and then eating unfamiliar foods in an unfamiliar environment can absolutely do you in. Vacations are sometimes ruined that way. “Okay, that’s fine,” Aladin says. “But I feel like maybe you have problem. Maybe you want to tell me something.” “I mean yes, I did have some complaints about you,” Liam reluctantly admits. “And” he reveals. “I did make some comparisons to men in the past.” Liam stresses that this is not a personal beef that he has with Aladin — that Aladin didn't say or do something wrong, exactly. “It’s not that you offended me,” he promises his mother's new husband. “it’s the way I’ve always been with my mother’s past relationships,” LIam explains. “And you’re not any different.” “So,” he concludes. “I’m just going to leave it at that.” All kinds of awkward, folks. This conversation has really left a lot of fans divided. Some see Liam as an awkward, confrontational guy who's unwilling to let his mother live her life. Others think that he may have real concerns, and that he's seen a pattern in Laura's past choices in partners that we, the viewers, have not. (Suffice it to say that he's not the only guy who tries to look out for his mom who has a history of making disastrous choices in husbands) Given the recent allegations about Laura and Aladin's relationship , Liam may have been right on the money. Here's a hint: last we checked, Laura was hanging out with Evelin Villegas. Yes, really.

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Tyler Cameron: I Could’ve Been The Bachelor … But I’d Rather Bone Gigi Hadid!

When the world first learned that Tyler Cameron was dating Gigi Hadid, it was widely assumed that the attraction was purely physical and that the two of them would go their separate ways following a few weeks of very photogenic sexual escapades. Instead, something wholly unexpected has taken place: Against all odds, it seems that Tyler and Gigi have triumphed over their own superior genetics to form a really ridiculously good-looking monogamous couple. Tyler gushes about Gigi every chance that he gets. He even attended the funeral of Hadid’s grandmother , a move that reportedlty surprised the model’s loved ones, who did not realize she and Tyler had gotten so serious. Now, we’re learning that Tyler has made the ultimate sacrifice by passing up additional fame and the attention of few dozen single women in order to pursue his relationship with Gigi. As you’ve probably heard by now, Peter Weber has been named the new Bachelor. It seems the title could have been Tyler’s but he opted out, as he no longer considers himself a single man. “Yeah, it was something we talked about,” Cameron recently told Entertainment Tonight. “Where I was at at my life … I just didn’t think it was where I wanted to be. My heart wasn’t in it.” “I just I sat on it, thought about it, and my heart wasn’t in it,” he further explained. “And that’s something you have to be fully invested in. I was on the other side of it as a contestant, which is a much easier role than being the lead of the show.” Perhaps in an effort to soften the blow for Hannah Brown — who asked Tyler on a date after colossally effing up by dumping him in favor of Jed Wyatt — Chris Harrison claims Tyler made the decision not so that he could settle down with Gigi, but so that he caould continue to play the field “If Tyler is bouncing around from girl to girl and loving the life and enjoying the limelight, which, by the way, good on him,” Harrison told ET. “That’s fine. If that’s what you want to do right now, I don’t blame him,” the host continued. “He’s probably enjoying life really, really well — but that’s not someone we’re going to want to have as our Bachelor or Bachelorette,” added Harrison. “So, it’s about sincerity. It’s about where you are in your life. And if that’s where he is in his life, then he’s not the guy for us.” That’s mighty kind of you Chris, but we think it’s pretty clear that Tyler only has one rose to give out these days, and it’s got Gigi’s name all over it.

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‘RHOA’ Star Eva Marcille’s Ex Kevin McCall Charged With Domestic Violence

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Source: Lucianna Faraone Coccia / Getty Kevin McCall , the ex of Real Housewives of Atlanta star Eva Marcille, has been charged with domestic violence. In times past, Marcille, who is currently married, has spoken on McCall’s violent behavior. The Blast reports : According to court documents obtained by The Blast, McCall is charged with domestic violence listed as ‘Inflict Corporal Injury to Spouse or Cohabitant’. McCall is facing up to one year in jail. A hearing was scheduled for August but it appears McCall did not appear. The court records reveal a bench warrant was held and the hearing was rescheduled for next month. Back in April, McCall was arrested by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department. He was taken into custody and booked on one felony count of injuring a spouse or cohabitant. The records show the alleged incident went down on January 14, 2019. The name of the alleged victim has not been released. He was released from jail after posting $75,000 bond. Marcille and McCall split in 2015. The pair have one daughter together, and Marcille is expecting a baby boy with her husband, Michael Sterling. — Photo: Getty

‘RHOA’ Star Eva Marcille’s Ex Kevin McCall Charged With Domestic Violence

Young Dro Going To Jail For Banana Pudding Attack On Girlfriend

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Source: Photo: YouTube Not like this Polo Dro, not like this. Atlanta rapper Young Dro will be getting jail time for his banana pudding assault on his girlfriend . For the record, there is nothing funny about domestic violence , but banana pudding…the audacity bruh. According to TMZ , last week Dro pled guilty to 1 count of battery/family violence and sentenced to 12 months in prison. However, he was ordered to only serve 70 days. Reportedly, the “Shoulder Lean” rapper also is getting 20 days for time served and will have more time shaved off for good behavior. After all is said and done, Dro can be out by early October but he’ll be on probation for a year. Dro will also have to be alcohol and drug free during said probation and has been ordered to go undergo domestic violence counseling. Get your life right, Dro.

Young Dro Going To Jail For Banana Pudding Attack On Girlfriend