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Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., Mourns The Death Of Aretha Franklin

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C athy Hughes , the Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. , who counted Aretha Franklin as a close friend, issued the following statement following the announcement of the Queen of Soul’s death on Thursday: Today I join my community, my industry and the world in mourning the loss and celebrating the life of my dear sister, friend, and ally, Aretha Franklin. I send my love and offer prayers of grace and peace to the members of her family, her friends and colleagues who walked alongside her and shared her with tens of millions of fans around the world. I have so many fond memories of Aretha. Throughout her career, I was blessed to share her music and her iconic story. I am humbled to have been a part of her journey and to have served as an eyewitness to the evolution of her artistry and the formation of her legacy. For more than 60 years, Aretha Franklin shared her gift and touched the world. She was a musical pioneer whose voice defines an era, amplifies a sound and reflects the range of who we are as black people. It is no wonder that Rolling Stone Magazine listed her as number one on its list of “100 Greatest Singers of All Time.” Aretha’s music commanded “R-E-S-P-E-C-T,” and that song not only became a rallying cry during the civil rights movement but also served as an anthem for women who still identify with its message, today. Her timeless classics also became historical markers in our personal journeys and our collective story as a community. She understood her progress was our progress, her success was our success, and when the door opened for her, it opened for us as well. Aretha was unapologetically black. She was committed to black music and black radio. She understood its role in her career and remained loyal to our company across the years. Like many of our musicians, Aretha’s musical roots are embedded in the black church, and gospel music was at her core. Her talent transcended genres and not only earned her the title of the “Queen of Soul” but also the distinction of being the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. And while many will remember her for all of the titles she has received, I believe, Aretha Franklin, in her own words, said it best, “being a singer is a natural gift. It means I’m using to the highest degree possible the gift that God gave me to use. I’m happy with that.” And Aretha Franklin, so are we. Rest in peace my sister. With total love, respect and appreciation, Cathy Hughes Chairperson [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3821346″ overlay=”true”]

Cathy Hughes, Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc., Mourns The Death Of Aretha Franklin

Shailene Woodley Naked of the Day

Here’s Shailene Woodley playing some nudist lost at sea because she was trying to go viral, get famous and ended up getting a movie made of her where the legendary Shailene Woodley plays her….naked lost at sea. I thought she died of cancer, but I guess that was just her last movie role, I can’t keep up. I don’t know what else to say about this pipeline fighting, getting arrested for being an activist, annoying, large celeb naked on a boat….because I don’t care but maybe you do…. JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Shailene Woodley Naked of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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Anne Winters Naked of the Day

Anne Winters is luckily not Ariel Winter’s sister….but is just as much of an attention seeker trying to get noticed in the media due to her acting career….as a Daytime Emmy Award winning Actress from her life on a Soap Opera…which is basically Safe For Work pornography for stay at home moms and those on disability milking the system…making this half nakedness “warm bath” content for her feed just make sense…because she’s basically one step away from being a pornstar…when this trying to be an actor thing blows over… Oh, I just googled her, she’s on 13 Reasons Why, a show that hasn’t made enough weak teens kill themselves…so I guess porn isn’t an option, however, nudity on social media is, it’s a generational thing, even though she’s 25 years old…playing a high school kid, like how a straight dude is playing a gay guy on Disney’s first homo movie, despite all actors being gay…. The post Anne Winters Naked of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .

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Exclusive: Tony Rock Calls Out Fellow Funnyman Lavell Crawford For Talking Slick – “I’ll Beat The Isht Out Of You!” [Video]

Tony Rock sat with BOSSIP Assistant Editor Rivéa Ruff to talk next steps after Living Biblically , the comedy tour life, upcoming sitcom projects, and even had a few choice words for a fellow comedian he’s heard talking a bunch of isht in the streets… Getty/Joe Chea

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Exclusive: Tony Rock Calls Out Fellow Funnyman Lavell Crawford For Talking Slick – “I’ll Beat The Isht Out Of You!” [Video]

Mechanic Steals Airplane, Crashes to Death In Puget Sound

A bizarre and tragic story unfolded on Friday night in and around Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. According to various outlets, as well as footage captured by stunned pedestrians, an airport mechanic hijacked a plane around 8 p.m., flew it around for about an hour… … and then crashed into the Puget Sound in Washington, killing himself in the process. The man, who was referred to as Rich by air traffic control personnel in various exchanges that have been made public, worked for Alaska Air Horizon and allegedly stole a Horizon Air Q400, shutting down the airport for a brief period of time. In a statement released on Twitter last night, Sea-Tac Airport officials confirmed the reports of an “unauthorized takeoff,” saying in full: “An airline employee conducted an unauthorized takeoff without permission at Sea-Tac; aircraft has crashed in south Puget Sound. Normal operations at Sea-Tac Airport have resumed.” The incident is not considered to have been a terrorist act of any kind. Instead, based on the aforementioned traffic control exchanges, it appears to have been a suicidal act by a troubled individual. “Male is confirmed a suicidal male. Acted alone he is 29-year-old Pierce county residence [sic],” the Pierce County Sheriff Department Tweeted late Friday. This photo is from Twitter. It was taken by a witness on the ground to thia strange incident. The drama actually played out live over air traffic control monitoring sites. In audio recordings of the incident posted on Broadcastify, Rich can be heard talking to air traffic controllers as they try to guide him to land the plane. “I’ve got a lot of people that care about me, and it’s going to disappoint them to hear that I did this,” the man says. “I would like to apologize to each and every one of them. Just a broken guy, got a few screws loose, I guess. Never really knew it until now.” It’s terrifying and upsetting to listen to. Earlier in the flight, the man says: “This is probably like jail time for life, huh? I mean, I would hope it is, for a guy like me.” “Well,” a controller replies, “we’re not going to worry or think about that. But could you start a left-hand turn, please?” Throughout the back-and-forths, controllers are calmly trying to steer the man away from any place where he could cause damage by landing or crashing the plane. They are trying to save his life and also the lives of everyone underneath his flight path. “Let’s get you on the ground so you don’t hurt anyone,” someone identified as Captain Bill tells Rich. As Rich flew over the water, a pair of F-15 fighter jets were dispatched to intercept the plane; neither were involved in the eventual crash landing. The plane was seen by a number of witnesses doing stunts before crashing, as witnesses shared videos of the low-flying aircraft on social media. “Some dude stole a plane from #Seatac (Allegedly),” Tweeted one witness, adding: “did a loop-the-loop, ALMOST crashed into #ChambersBay, then crossed in front of our party, chased by fighter jets and subsequently crashed. Weird times.” Weird times, but mostly sad and tragic times in this case. The plane was taken from a maintenance position and was not scheduled for a passenger flight, said Gary Beck, Horizon Air’s president and chief executive officer. An investigation is underway to determine more, but it is not believed that anyone outside of the pilot/mechanic was harmed. “Our hearts are with the families of the individual aboard as well as all of our Alaska Air and Horizon Air employees,” said Constance von Muehlen, the airline’s chief operating officer.

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Kailyn Lowry: Javi Marroquin Is SUCH a Creep!

Kailyn Lowry and Javi Marroquin have such a strange relationship, right? One day they’re married, the next they’re not, they’re sleeping together the day after that, then the next day he’s breaking into her house and she’s filing orders of protection against him. OK, maybe it didn’t happen that fast, but all of those things have definitely happened, and that’s simply too much drama for one relationship. Kailyn and Javi have had plenty of ups and downs since their divorce, and really, it’s difficult to keep up with their feelings for each other. Even though they share adorable little Lincoln, they definitely didn’t get along while he dated Briana DeJesus late last year, but they seemed to patch things up after Briana was out of the picture. Well, they did more than just patch things up for the sake of their son — they actually hooked up for a while , believe it or not. But shortly after that, Javi impregnated his old girlfriend, Lauren Comeau , so what is even happening? Are they still getting along? Are things super tense again? We’re not sure, but judging by this fascinating little story Kailyn told on Twitter recently, they’re not on the greatest terms for sure. It all started when a particularly savage Teen Mom fan tweeted that “Without MTV, Javi wouldn’t have gotten to screw any of these girls.” “Desperate to spread it because he’s on tv,” this person said of Javi’s girlfriends. “Not a real celebrity either.” “Without the show he’s just another ugly with zero style, fish lips, tiny weenie, bad tattoos, and those ugly white socks.” Someone else pointed out that Javi managed to land girls before appearing on the show, most notably Kailyn herself, and that “He seemed like a good stable guy years ago but his reputation nosedived really hard this year.” Boy, did it ever! Juggling three girls at the same time and knocking one of them up will do that. The original tweeter wrote “It creeped me out when he kept bugging her at her job to date him like he was hungry to be on tv.” Remember, on Teen Mom 2 the story was that Kailyn was set up with Javi by a friend, but they’ve since admitted that they met while Kailyn was working a side job at Express. He showed up, asked her out, and when she said no, he kept returning to the store and asking her out until she finally said yes. Romantic, or shady? Kailyn actually responded to these tweets, and the way she tells it … yeah, it seems pretty dang shady. “When i met javi he lied to me and told me he didn’t know who i was… creeped his twitter and sure as sh-t he had tweeted me a week prior,” she claimed. “That was after he got picked to do True Life and the girl refused.” Amazing, right? Javi pulled a Matt Baier before Matt Baier even pulled a Matt Baier? He was going to be on True Life?! It’s all such good, juicy information, but it does raise one significant question: if Kailyn knew all of this, why did she go on to marry him? As she explained in a later tweet, “I was young and ignored red flags apparently. What most would call desperate.” At least she’s honest! After that, Javi felt the need to jump in, telling her “Stop tweeting about me. Stop seeking validation. Move on please. Like we’re grown now … That’s for the birds.” But he deleted that because, as he explained to a follower who asked, “We’re too grown to be going back and fourth.” “I’m enjoying my life as privately as I can. I don’t need to be looking for validation from social media. I’m past that stage of my life.” First of all, “back and fourth ,” LOL. Second of all, how rich is it that Javi, who appears on two separate segments of Teen Mom 2, who has dated two separate moms on Teen Mom 2 , is talking about living his life “as privately as I can”? View Slideshow: Javi Marroquin: I Was Banging Kailyn, Briana & Lauren at the Same Time! This is the most entertaining development in the Teen Mom universe since we saw Briana screech like a banshee at the reunion taping, and that’s saying something!

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Russ and Paola Mayfield: We’re Having A…

Brace yourselves, 90 Day Fiance fans. We now know exactly what the stork is bringing Russ and Paola Mayfield. In a very sweet and revealing Instagram message, the veteran reality stars alerted fans to the gender of the baby growing inside of Paola. Are you ready to find out? Are you sure? Okay. Here we go… IT’S A BOY! We’ll let Paola explain in further detail, per her caption to the photos above and below: We are having a BOY!!!! I didn’t care if it was a boy or a girl, I just wanted a healthy baby and to be able to have it in my arms as soon as possible. Of course I’m always rooting for a girl but a boy is a blessing as well and I know my husband is really excited! This is an amazing experience now I can finally say I’m pregnant!!! I’m having a little boy. The Mayfields announced their first child was on the way back in late July. They did so via the following statement to Us Weekly: “This is the most amazing feeling ever! We can’t believe we are going to be parents – we are already so in love with our baby. “We are ready for this new adventure and we know it will bring us closer together. “God has blessed us again, and this time, we are going as strong as our baby’s heartbeat.” The couple also included the following image with this adorable confirmation: News that Paola and Russ are expecting was met with surprise and also joy by fans of 90 Day Fiance. We say surprise because there had been chatter as recently as a few weeks ago that the twosome’s marriage was on the rocks , as they seemingly could never settle the tension that existed over Paola so often posing near-nude. And we say joy because Paola suffered a miscarriage last year. This tragedy took a toll on the relationship in a variety of ways. But Russ has strongly defended his union every step of the way, telling off trolls on Instagram not long before this pregnancy news went viral. “Keep hating and commenting to better your dull lives because your opinions are meaningless in my eyes,” Russ said at this time, pulling nary a punch and concluding: “You’re only hurting yourself hiding behind your keyboard. Which proves nothing to you or me… “I am proud of where I come from,. And where I am going and that’s with the love of my life.” So there you have it. Well said. Congratulations on the impending little boy, Russ and Paola! View Slideshow: 90 Day Fiance Before The 90 Days: Meet the New Couples!

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Emmy Rossum Reveals Her Weight as Part of "I Weigh" Movement

Emmy Rossum is beautiful and talented, and has starred on television and in films. In the past, she has used her voice to scold anti-Semitic Trump supporters . Now, she is lending her fame and platform to a very powerful movement. She is sharing her weight, and the answer may surprise you. Emmy took to Instagram to ask her fans and followers: “Want to know what I weigh?” In case you’re thinking no thanks, I’m not that intrusive, know that she’s posting this herself. And that second of all, there’s much more to this than a number on the scale. In fact, that is the whole point. “Click on my stories,” Emmy encourages her followers. “@i_weigh BECAUSE YOU AE SO MUCH MORE THAN A NUMBER” She tags I Weigh, which is a powerful campaign. And as you see her posts, you understand what the campaign is all about. Emmy tells her followers that the scale, though a useful tool, does not reveal the be all and end all of a person’s value. “During my life,” Emmy writes. “The scale has told me that I’ve gained and lost and gained and lost.” It is, for everyone, an endless cycle of both gains and losses. Emmy reveals that she has oscillated “somewhere in the range of 20 pounds. But that piece of metal doesn’t really know.” “Here,” Emmy writes. “Is what I ACTUALLY WEIGH.” Emmy then shares an image that lists her qualities — the substance of wh she is. “3 best friends since kindergarten, drive, kindness, empathy,” Emmy lists. “Makes friends with strangers, Jewish and proud, Daughter,” Emmy adds. “100+ hours of television.” That’s not about watching TV — that means that she has appeared on 100 hours of television, which is true — honestly, her role on  Shameless covered almost that much. “The courage it takes everyday to overcome ptsd, one happy marriage, 3 episodes of television directed,” Emmy continues. Emmy adds: “countless hours of therapy, one finished screenplay, and animal rescuer.” She then shares an image that adds to that. “See,” Emmy writes. “When you add up everything you are??” You’re a lot more than how hard this planet’s gravity pulls you towards its center, that’s for sure. Emmy writes: “The size of your thighs don’t really matter anymore do they?!” “So join me in this,” Emmy says. “Show people what you are actually made of. Because you are so much more than a f–king number.” Obviously, it is normal for weight to go up and down — but several pounds. Factors like when you last ate, when you last went to the bathroom, how hydrated you are, and even the weather that day can change what the scale says about you. Emmy and the I Weigh campaign are exactly right — that number on the scale does not tell you your value. Some may cynically point out that Emmy Rossum is a famously gorgeous woman who has never in her life weighed anything outside of what society considers “extremely good” or “perfect.” But she is lending her voice to a very good campaign, and her voice matters. Some people would sadly refuse to hear this from a woman twice her size. View Slideshow: What 19 Celebs REALLY Weigh! (Number 11 Will Shock You!)

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Michael J. Fox Dead? Morbid Hoax Stuns Social Media

If you spent any time on Facebook or Twitter yesterday, then you might have encountered reports of the passing of actor Michael J. Fox. The rumor was so pervasive that Fox’s name quickly became a worldwide trending topic. Fortunately, fans can breathe easy, as Fox is not dead, but is instead the latest victim of an obnoxious celebrity death hoax. Reps for Fox have confirmed that the 57-year-old actor is alive and well, and was just as confused about the apparent prank as anyone else. Usually, the origin of such nonsense remains mysterious, but this time it looks as though the culprit has been identified. According to the internet’s sharpest sleuths, news of Fox’s passing originated on a website that was designed to trick users into thinking they had visited Yahoo! News. A report at the top of the site’s homepage reads as follows:  “On August 2, Michael J. Fox arrived at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where he was self-admitted with complications attributed to Parkinson’s Disease. According to Chief Coroner Jonathan Lucas M.D., Fox had developed pneumonia, a common problem occurring in Parkinson’s sufferers in the later stages of the disease.” “Tragically, Fox died at 11:24 this morning. Doctors confirmed Fox passed away peacefully and was surrounded by friends and family.” While it’s true that Fox has been battling Parkinson’s Disease for much of his life, the rest of the report is a complete fabrication. It seems that the hoax spread further and faster than most due to the fact that Fox has been silent on social media in recent weeks. The photo above, which Fox tweeted on June 1 in support of gun violence victims, constitutes his most recent social media activity. “It’s made me stronger,” Fox once said of his diagnosis. “A million times wiser. And more compassionate, I’ve realized I’m vulnerable, that no matter how many awards I’m given or how big my bank account is, I can be messed with like that. “The end of the story is you die. We all die. So, accepting that, the issue becomes one of quality of life.” Hopefully, Fox’s story won’t come to an end for many years. View Slideshow: 25 Times the Internet Killed Off a Celebrity

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Justin Bieber & Hailey Baldwin: Abstaining From Sex Until Marriage?!

By now, you’ve probably heard the news that Justin Bieber and Hailey Baldwin are getting married . There was a time when such a development would’ve been treated with widespread skepticism. These days, however, Justin seems to have turned over a new leaf. Don’t get us wrong, there are still many people who think he and Hailey will never make it down the aisle — and many more who believe their marriage is doomed for failure. But if this were the Bieber who was still attacking paparazzi and making life hell for Selena Gomez , it would be a question of when he would royally mess this thing up, not if. By all accounts, the Justin of 2018 is a far cry from the obnoxious twerp the whole world wanted to smack just a few short years ago. He’s toned down the douchiness; he’s sober(-ish); and he’s reportedly seen the error of his old ways. And in the proud tradition of reformed celebs that dates back to the time when silent film stars used to be found passed out in bathtubs full of Prohibition gin, Justin has found Jesus. It turns out the savior wasn’t hiding between some groupie’s legs, as Justin apparently suspected for so many years. Anyway, Hailey was raised in a devoutly religious home, and Justin is trying to make up for all his years of wanton devilry by leaning way into this Ned Flanders routing he’s got going on these days. As a result, Bieber and Baldwin are participating in an experiment that once would have been unthinkable for the Biebs. According to Star magazine, Justin and Hailey are abstaining from sex until their wedding night. They’ve done it in the past, of course, but it seems that these days, the couple is so serious about keeping their hands off one another that they’ve been sleeping in separate locations. “They’re both very religious and they want to abstain until they’re married,” claims one insider. “Justin’s a recent convert, but Hailey was brought up with religion her whole life.” The source adds: “It’s important to them to wait. So after their dates, he goes to a hotel and she goes to her apartment.” Who would have thought we’d see a time when Justin freakin’ Bieber would be abiding by the Duggar courtship rules . Of course, like Hailey, we’re assuming the Biebs is unaccompanied during all those nights in his hotel room. Can’t say we’d be surprised if he occasionally invited some “company” over. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber: All His Sexual Conquests, RANKED!

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