https://www.instagram.com/p/BLeVHWQhxXo/ On Wednesday, October 12, Tommy Ford, who portrayed Tommy Strawn on popular 90s sitcom Martin, passed away at age 52. Martin Lawrence took to Instagram to share a few words following Ford’s death. “Tommy was not only a great co-star but he was a great man and friend,” he wrote. “He always brought with […]
LeBron James is arguably the most well-known athlete in America. He first rose to fame in while still in his teens, and he’s since led teams to three NBA championships over the course of his 13-year career. Needless to say, when it comes to ” locker room talk ” we think James has a slightly better idea of what falls within the range of acceptable subject matter than Donald Trump, who proudly boasts that his workout routine consists of flapping his arms around during his manic rallies. LeBron James on Donald Trump’s “Locker Room Talk” James endorsed Hillary Clinton for president last week, and these days, he’s not mincing words about his distaste for Trump. As you’ve no doubt heard by now, video of Trump boasting about sexual assault to a giddy Billy Bush was released by the Washington Post last week. Trump dismissed the conversation as the sort of banter that athletes engage in prior to a game. As you can see in the clip above, King James is having none of that explanation. “I got a mother-in-law, a wife, a mom and a daughter and those conversations just don’t go on in our locker room,” James told reporters today, his disgust with Trump written all over his face. “What goes on in our locker room is sporting events that happened the night before, about family, about strategies that we may have that night.” In case there was any chance of mistaking how he feels about Trump’s “locker room talk” explanation, James added: “But what that guy was saying, that’s not … I don’t know what that is … that’s trash talk.” Donald Trump & Billy Bush: Lewd Comments Caught on Video The clip above shows Trump bragging about grabbing a woman “by the p–sy” as Bush giggles in delight. Trump, who had married third wife Melania Knauss just months before the footage was shot, goes on to talk about a recent occasion in which he “tried to f–k” a married woman by buying her furniture. The woman was later revealed to be Entertainment Tonight personality Nancy O’Dell, who was Bush’s co-host at the time. After the footage surfaced, Trump “apologized” in a brief social media video, most of which was devoted to justifying his remarks. View Slideshow: 20 Times Donald Trump Proved He Hates Women It’s unlikely that the video will cost Trump many votes, as most of his supporters seem to be deeply entrenched at this point. However, it certainly doesn’t seem to be helping Trump sway any new voters to his side, which is what the real estate mogul will need to do if he hopes to win in November.
It is with a heavy heart that we report the death of Tommy Ford. Ford was 52 years old. Ford was propelled to stardom when he appeared on the Fox comedy series, Martin. He starred in all five seasons of the sitcom. “It is with great sadness that we announce the untimely passing of our beloved Son, father, brother, husband, and friend Tommy Mykhal Ford,” Ford’s family said in a statement obtained by People Magazine. “On behalf of the family, we would like to thank everyone for their love, support and prayers. Funeral arrangements will be forthcoming. “Please respect the privacy of the Ford family during our time of grief.” According to TMZ, the veteran actor had been hospitalized and on life support after suffering a ruptured aneurysm in his abdomen. The exact cause of death is unknown at this time, but it was related to this unfortunate medical incident. Ford portrayed Tommy Strawn on Martin, which ran from 1992 to 1997. He remained close to most of his co-stars over the years, most notably Tichina Arnold. People reports that she “dropped everything” to be with him in his final days, writing: “She just dropped everything to fly out there. She was supposed to be on a carpet, but this is way more important. She’s not the only one, the entire Martin cast is getting together to be by his side.” Just hours before Ford passed, Martin Lawrence shared the following photo and penned the following caption to it: “Prayers up for my brother @BigTommyFord and his family.” Bill Bellamy also shared his condolences on social media after learning about his Ford’s death. He wrote: “Today I received some sad news that I have lost my brother and cast member #tommyford .We bonded over 5 seasons of #whosgotjokes a show that highlighted so many of the next generation comedians. “I just want the fans to pray for all of our families.” You may also remember Ford from any or all of the following movies and television shows: Harlem Nights (1989), Across the Tracks (1990), The Parkers, Love Ain’t Suppose to Hurt: The Wedding, New York Undercover (1998-1999), Who’s Got Jokes (2006-2008) and Let’s Stay Together (2011). He is survived by his wife, Gina. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Passed Away in 2016: Gone, But Not Forgotten We send our thoughts and prayers to the family members, friends and loved ones of Tommy Ford.
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Ol’ Marty-Mar is ready to blow this multi-million dollar popsicle stand Martin Lawrence Selling His $26.5 Million Beverly Hills Mansion Via DailyMail Big Momma’s House star Martin Lawrence has put his own huge house on sale for $26.5million. The 48-year-old actor recently listed his Beverly Hills mansion with seven bedrooms and 10 bathrooms for sale after previously renting out the 15,000-square-foot property. The Hollywood star was seeking $200,000 per month to stay in his mansion. The estate served as the site of Martin’s wedding in 2010 to Shamicka Gibbs that was attended by 120 guests, including Eddie Murphy and Denzel Washington. Martin and Shamicka were together for 15 years before their wedding. The couple announced their split in April 2012 and Martin quickly filed for divorce citing ‘irreconcilable differences.’ The Beverly Hills mansion boasts a wonderfully grand marble entry with stunning stained glass skylights that lead to the formal living room, wine and dining room, grand family room, game room and huge eat-in kitchen. The estate also features a top-notch home theatre that includes a concession stand and advanced sound system. The fancy mansion sits on a generous 2.2 acres with perfectly manicured grounds, lush landscaping and outdoor kitchen. There also is a sunken tennis court, a large cobblestone motor court and ample parking on the grounds. A house this big is gonna be a tough sell, but surely someone in Beverly Hills has the gwap for such a purchase. Hit the flipper to see more of Martin’s digs. Image via Trulia/MLS Continue reading →
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You GO girl! *Martin Lawrence voice* Pennsylvania First Grader Born With No Hands Wins Penmanship Award A Pittsburgh-area girl who was born without hands has won a penmanship award — and $1,000 — from a company that publishes language arts and reading textbooks. Zaner-Bloser Inc. recognized 7-year-old Annie Clark at Wilson Christian Academy in West Mifflin on Wednesday. After the ceremony, Clark demonstrated her ability to write by manipulating a pencil between her forearms. The girl’s parents, Tom and Mary Ellen Clark, have nine children — three biological and six adopted from China, including Annie. They say the girl uses a similar method to feed and dress herself and to paint her toenails. Clark is the first winner of an award named for Nicholas Maxim. Nicholas was a Maine fifth-grader born without hands or lower arms who entered the company’s penmanship contest last year. Talk about inspiration for that a$$, you feel kind of silly complaining about stuff after you read this huh? Image via Larry Roberts/Pittsburg Post-Gazette Source More On Bossip! Dirty Dog Diaries: MORE Women Come Forward Telling Royce That Her New Boo-Thang Dezmon Briscoe Been Tryna Chop Them Down Too! Single And Ready To Mingle: The 10 Best Cities To Meet New People And Get Freaky! Cheaper To Chop Her: Men (And Women) That Got Caught Trying To Pay For That Poon Ain’t That A B–?! Dirty Dogs That Faced Bad Karma For Their Dirty Dog Ways