Source: Stefanie Keenan / Getty Cassie & Alex Fine Jump The Broom In Malibu Congratulations are in order for Cassie and her future baby daddy Alex Fine . The expectant parents are now officially HUSBAND and WIFE ! The deeply in love couple got married yesterday in Malibu. Director Pete Berg officiated the union and shared a snap from their big day. In the photo, Alex and Cassie are staring intently into the eyes of each other while Berg reads from some prepared notes. Tagging the location as “Malibu” he wrote in the caption: By the power vested in me…. @alexfine44 n @cassie Long may you ride! https://www.instagram.com/p/B22pv17Bmkf/ Cassie and Alex have been dating publicly for less than a year. The two hooked up sometime after Cassie called it quits with Diddy around October 2018, after a 10 plus year relationship. Alex proposed to Cassie back on August 27th after announcing they were having a baby earlier in the summer. We guess these two rather not waste valuable time and sealed the deal. C’est la vie. Congratulations to Alex and Cassie!
Hailey Baldwin, we see you girl! The 22-year-old model quietly “liked” a photo of Selena Gomez last night on Instagram, out of nowhere, and fans don’t know what to think. Although the two are not exactly BFFs , because, well, Hailey married Selena’s on-and-off ex-boyfriend last year, it looks like time may have finally healed all wounds? Ok, it’s hard to know what’s really going on here with just the smallest amount of Instagram activity, but anything is possible! And when you look further into the details of this story, it seems as though Hailey is totally offering up an olive branch. Besides Justin Bieber, who the girls both um, have in common, they also share best friend Raquelle Stevens. Raquelle posted a cute photo on September 23 to celebrate the launch of her new Vodcast, Giving Back Generation , which featured friends Courtney Lopez, Ashley Cook, and yep, Selena. The three women were Raquelle’s guests for her very first episode, and after the taping, she took to IG to promote the release. “On this episode we talk about what giving looks like through friendship,” Raquelle’s caption read. “This episode is particularly special to me as Courtney, Sel, and Ashley have been my friends all through my 20’s. We talk about what it means to support each other, forgive, and grow together.” “Look forward to hearing your feedback & hope it leaves you encouraged,” she wrote. Hailey liked the pic to support her friend, but Selena fans couldn’t help but notice the gesture. In the show, Stevens emphasized the importance of women not competing with one another and supporting each other instead. “When you’re in your lane, no one else is you,” Stevens said. SO basically, Hailey showed her support on the most appropriate of photos, making it very clear that she is here for that friendship message. And we’re crying it’s fine. Ok, I know that these two will probably never hang out and eat ice cream together, but still, the gesture is inspiring. And even better, it was intentional. Hailey’s “like” is still present on the post, so we’re pretty sure that this time she actually meant to leave it, unlike her last run-in with Gomez on social media. Remember last year when she accidentally followed a Selena Gomez fan account? And then she DM’d the owner saying she was sorry for accidentally following the account? … yeah, it was very uncomfy. But years before any of this love triangle drama went down, Hailey was actually a huge Selenator. Oh No They Didn’t dug up some old tweets made by Baldwin where she gushed about Gomez (and yes, even her relationship with Justin Biber, believe it or not.) In one tweet Baldwin said, “I’m for sure 100% team #Jelena.” Boy, how times have changed. Now, Hailey and Justin are happily married and well, life goes on. Who knows, maybe Selena will return the love to Hailey one day? “Never Say Never” , but I wouldn’t hold your breath. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber: A Chronological List of 31 Women Who Slept With Him For Some Reason
Rihanna is building an inclusive beauty and fashion empire the world has never seen before. I’m not even hyperbolizing. It’s all true with receipts to back it up. She launched the most inclusive makeup collection with 50 shades from from fair to deep cocoa before creating a lingerie line that doesn’t make women desire to be the fantasy, but rather remind them they’ve always been the fantasy, regardless of shape, size, color, or condition. No male approval needed. View this post on Instagram @savagexfenty’s new June drop!! OUT NOW! savagex.com A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jun 1, 2019 at 7:07am PDT She’s truly dominated the fashion and beauty space since entering in 2014. As the creative director at PUMA, she increased the brand’s earnings at a net income increase of 92% for the quarter, with the company’s share price rising €200 since her role was announced, according to Billboard . Let’s not forget her Fenty Puma creeper was crowned FNAA’s 2016 Shoe of the Year . And, as of May 2019, Rih launched her luxury fashion line Fenty with LVMH (the French French luxury goods company that owns Christian Dior, Givenchy, and Louis Vuitton), becoming the first woman ever to do so. Thanks to these boss moves, sis is the wealthiest female musician in the world . Yes, musician. Which brings me to my point. As Rih Rih expands her brand grows into her very own right as a mogul, her music seems to suffer and it’s not like fans haven’t noticed. Neon zebra-print undies and perfectly pigmented lip paints can only distract us for so long. Don’t get me wrong, I own a few (read, a lot) of Fenty items between makeup and clothing , but when it comes down to it, I’m a Rihanna fan, and as a fan I’m alway going to want what I originally came for, and that’s music (followed closely by her ability to throw shade). View this post on Instagram @fenty A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on May 27, 2019 at 4:11am PDT It’s been a cool three years since Rihanna released ANTI which featured SZA and Drake. In May 2018, she told Vogue fans can expect something a bit more Caribbean and “devoted to exploring [her] Caribbean roots.” View this post on Instagram #GuavaIsland @amazonprimevideo hit the link in my bio A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Apr 17, 2019 at 4:08pm PDT In December 2018, a fan asked Rihanna when she planned to release R9 by writing under a promotional photo of Fenty Stunna Lip Paint in Flamingo Acid. “2019” she said. Looks like Rihanna is dropping her album in 2019. pic.twitter.com/RfQq9T6AZ2 — Karen Civil (@KarenCivil) December 22, 2018 Looks like she’s got about three months before The Navy riots. But seriously, on Sept. 10, Rihanna shared more heartbreaking news concerning her album while on the red carpet for her Savage X Fenty fashion show. “Y’all gon’ have to wait Navy. I’m so sorry,” she said to Entertainment Tonight . https://twitter.com/musicnewsfact/status/1171771545934422021 She also refuted reports she’d be performing at the Super Bowl. “Girl, I still got an album to finish. You’re asking me about the Super Bowl, really? My fans are about to have my neck,” she finished. Hmm… this sort of statement kinda sounds like the album is far from finished. View this post on Instagram Nobody: Me: Album coming in 2019 Navy in July: A post shared by badgalriri (@badgalriri) on Jul 11, 2019 at 11:22am PDT Come to think about it, Rih’s been silent on the album front ever since speaking with Vogue in May 2018. Her Instagram doesn’t let on that she’s in the booth and no producers have spilled any beans on making any in-studio magic. So, is the album ever coming? There may be some hope yet. During the same conversation, Rihanna let on that she’d be more than willing to collaborate with alternative rap artist Lizzo , on anything. “I would collaborate with her on the lights for this interview right now, like Lizzo is so badass.” She definitely is and hopefully she can light a fire under our beloved Bajan beauty. After extensive research, this is all we got — a promise and a whole lot of makeup and undies to wait out the remaining three months. Sigh… I’m crossing my fingers for 2019 R9 , but I don’t suggest holding your breath. DON’T MISS: Can Y’all Stop Speculating On Rihanna’s Womb & Just Let Her Eat? Rihanna Drops Brow Pencil & Styler In 14 Shades + New Hydrating Pro Filt’r Foundation Rihanna Is A Bantu Knot BAE At Barbados Crop Over [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3058906″ overlay=”true”]
You don’t need to know who Arina Lush is….because I don’t know who she is. I just think the tanline photoshoot she is the star of is pretty great…I mean not THAT great, but still something a little different, a little comedic or ironic, a little Canadian Prime Minister in Black/Brownface, like every single fucking girl on INSTAGRAM, including but not limited to Ariana Grande, but who don’t get called out as racists…because we’re too busy jerking off to them…coupled with not thinking that brown make-up is a racist thing. It is not “mocking” people to emulate people…it’s all in good fun… I am not trying to overhype this shoot, it’s really not THAT great but my expectations are so low from all the laziness of social media photoshoots that something as basic as this stands out. I think that’s more a testament of the state of instagram content and less about these tits…that are still tits being shown off for attention.. The post Arina Lush Tan Line Titty Photoshoot of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
One of the big problems with the social media age is that many people find themselves constantly comparing their own circumstances with the lives of others. For example, the camping trip you took in July may have been the highlight of your summer, but when held up against that European backpacking excursion your Instagram mutual keeps posting about, it looks pretty lame. Nowhere is the phenomenon more evident than in the rebellion of Jinger Duggar. Many young adults who make a conscious decision to live in defiance of their parents belief system do so by getting neck tattoos, living in yurts, or supporting Andrew Yang. Jinger’s dissent takes a much more subtle form, but it’s no less courageous. In fact, given how strict her upbringing was and how much she has to lose, there’s more bravery in Jinger wearing pants than in your typical millennial pursuing a bachelor’s degree in pole dancing studies. First, Jinger married a man her parents don’t approve of, Then, with his permission, she defied the famous Duggar dress. Earlier this year, Jinger and husband Jeremy Vuolo relocated to Los Angeles , a move her famously ultra-conservative parents most definitely did not approve of. The situation has become so dire that rumors of Jim Bob and Michelle disowning Jinger have been circulating non-stop on social media. We doubt things are quite that bad, but it’s evident that Jinger is not her parent’s favorite these days. (Jim Bob and Michelle have yet to visit the Vuolos in LA, and contact between the two couples is limited.) Through it all, Jinger has continued to wear the clothing that was strictly off-limits during her upbringing. And many fans think she’s doing so in defiance of her ultra conservative father: That’s a recent photo of Jinger spending some quality time with her eldest sister, Jana. It certainly looks innocent enough at first glance, but as you can see Jinger’s shoulders are exposed, which is a major no-no in the Duggar dress code. Jinger has permission from her husband to dress less conservatively than her sisters (like we said, all rebellions are relative), but you can bet her father is less than thrilled with this pic. Add to that the fact that Jinger appers to be passing her rebellious spirit onto her daughter, and it’s very possible that Jim Bob hit the roof: Yes, little Felicity is also rocking a sleveless top. It’s unclear if the dress code is as strict for young children, but we wouldn’t be surprised if this were Jinger’s subtle way of sending a message to her overbearing father. “Her outfit is so cute!” one commenter wrote. “Awww she is such a beautiful little girl like her momma!!” a second added. “My daughter has that same outfit!!!” A recent trailer for the upcoming season of Counting On teased a scene in which Jinger and Michelle finally have a frank discussion about her attire. “There is a lot in the media saying there is conflict between you guys about your choice to wear pants. Is there conflict?” a producer asks. Sadly, it looks like we’ll have to wait for the season premiere for her answer. Fortunately, it’s Jinger we’re talking about, so you can be sure she’ll speak her mind: View Slideshow: Counting On Sneak Peek: Jinger Duggar’s Rebellion, A Tragic Death, And MANY Pregnancies!
Source: Bravo / Getty Kim Kardashian Defends Khloe The Kardashians are all about preserving their image, no matter how tarnished it may be in some people’s eyes. For years, the wrap on the family, namely Kim and Khloe, has been that they have a long history of stealing men from relationships. Kim has been accused of meddling in Kanye and Amber Rose’s relationship. Khloe was accused of stealing French Montana from Trina as well as Tristan Thompson from Jordan Craig. On this week’s edition of Keeping Up With The Kardashians , Kim said she was breaking the “narrative” that this was the case. So what does she do? She calls up French Montana to set things straight. On the phone, French says that he was never with Trina when he was with Khloe. Word? Kim also says she has “receipts” that will prove her innocence in the Amber situation. Interesting. Of course, this is a classic case of “we don’t believe you, you need more people” as the internet is in total disbelief of the claims. Take a look… Kim really called French Montana on #KUWTK to verify that he wasn’t with Trina when he got with Khloe as if men aren’t serial liars. Yawn — tosin (@notrafiat) September 23, 2019 “Kim really called French Montana on #KUWTK to verify that he wasn’t with Trina when he got with Khloe as if men aren’t serial liars. Yawn” Khloe had an affair with married Lamar Odom. Khloe slept with her friend's exes (her name escapes me), French Montana and Trey Songs, behind her back. Khloe willing dated and got pregnant with a man, Tristan Thompson, who was still with his pregnant girlfriend (Jordan Craig) att. — Tiff Tiff (@rockinfabblue) September 23, 2019 “Khloe had an affair with married Lamar Odom. Khloe slept with her friend’s exes (her name escapes me), French Montana and Trey Songs, behind her back. Khloe willing dated and got pregnant with a man, Tristan Thompson, who was still with his pregnant girlfriend (Jordan Craig) att.” Kim gon call French talking about, “clear up the rumors about Khloe stealing you from Trina” like bitch call TRINA we don’t believe the other gender. — Queen . (@DivineAmbition) September 23, 2019 “Kim gon call French talking about, “clear up the rumors about Khloe stealing you from Trina” like b**** call TRINA we don’t believe the other gender.” Let’s say Trina and French weren’t together. She and khloe were still friends and she also messed w/ James harden who was with Trina what happened to girl code #KUWTK — Zen’s Mama (@onezenmama) September 23, 2019 “Let’s say Trina and French weren’t together. She and khloe were still friends and she also messed w/ James harden who was with Trina what happened to girl code #KUWTK” Love how Kim is so offended people believe they drive the narrative. 10 secs later she calls French…honey that IS driving the narrative! You’re being taped & you’re calling French to prove your sisters innocence obviously cause every one is saying Khloe is a home wrecker online — AMZ (@azollo) September 23, 2019 “Love how Kim is so offended people believe they drive the narrative. 10 secs later she calls French…honey that IS driving the narrative! You’re being taped & you’re calling French to prove your sisters innocence obviously cause every one is saying Khloe is a home wrecker online”
Source: VH1 / VH1 Fizz And Apryl’s Relationship Still Angers Fans We just love it when the reality shows start to catch up to the drama we witnessed in real-time. We were all pretty shocked when we saw Fizz and Apryl canoodling on Instagram and pouring copious amounts of dirt on Omarion’s name. It was all rather confusing. Now Love & Hip-Hop is finally giving us the inside story on the relationship and how it’s coming to be. As we learned last week, it appears as though this is all about Apryl feeling slighted by Omarion and wanting to get back at him while Fizz is just all about smashing her yadadameans to smithereens. The relationship got even deeper this week as Apryl expressed some mental anguish and emotional difficulties and Fizz was right by her side the whole time. While the moment even had Apryl’s family thanking Fizz for his dedication, the rest of the world was wondering why the hell he didn’t have the same energy for Moniece when she was dealing with these same problems? Fizz really just dipped on her and is suddenly Mr. Dependable for Apryl? The shade of it all… Take a look… Here comes this fake ass thank you to Fizz for saving Apryl… Meanwhile Moniece ass was over there dying and you was like….. #LHHH pic.twitter.com/D1VB57WA1V — Tina Snow (@BlackMermaid34) September 24, 2019 “Here comes this fake a** thank you to Fizz for saving Apryl… Meanwhile Moniece ass was over there dying and you was like….. #LHHH” Moniece watching this dinner with Fizz and Apryl. #LHHH #lhhhollywood pic.twitter.com/tHtUgOOkeU — Miz Kp (@MizKpoto) September 24, 2019 “Moniece watching this dinner with Fizz and Apryl. #LHHH #lhhhollywood” So you telling me Fizz out there “saving” Omarion’s BM life but treats his own like sh*t .. #LHHH pic.twitter.com/ukW5T1Zq8y — SpillrealityT (@SpillrealityT) September 24, 2019 “So you telling me Fizz out there “saving” Omarion’s BM life but treats his own like sh*t .. #LHHH” Fizz and Apryl are really made for each other. Both of them love blaming their ex partner for everything when they’re the messy ones #lhhhollywood #LHHH pic.twitter.com/DylFEb2utg — I don’t know who this man is (@drml_woods) September 24, 2019 “Fizz and Apryl are really made for each other. Both of them love blaming their ex partner for everything when they’re the messy ones #lhhhollywood #LHHH” IF ONLY FIZZ HAD THE SAME RESPECT FOR MONIECE… He got April's people fooled but the general public. Fizz is the same clown from season 1. #lhhhollywood pic.twitter.com/K7P4vixOxP — KaraokeGoddess (@godessofkaraoke) September 24, 2019 “IF ONLY FIZZ HAD THE SAME RESPECT FOR MONIECE… He got April’s people fooled but the general public. Fizz is the same clown from season 1. #lhhhollywood” Three cheers for Fizz who has been Apryl's saving grace but couldn't be that for Moniece and his son #LHHH #lhhhollywood — Jamacia Gamble (@ThatLadyJay) September 24, 2019 “Three cheers for Fizz who has been Apryl’s saving grace but couldn’t be that for Moniece and his son #LHHH #lhhhollywood” Again funny fizz can do all this for you when Moniece (the mother of your child) had a mental breakdown and he was straight ghost #lhhh pic.twitter.com/Tibl1dp0MU — Reãl RADA AL Rep (@Blaqmajicwoman) September 24, 2019 “Again funny fizz can do all this for you when Moniece (the mother of your child) had a mental breakdown and he was straight ghost #lhhh”
Source: Jovanna Reyes / Photo Credit: Jovanna Reyes Name: Althea Smith IG: @iamthequeen87 Agency: Seeking Representation Claim to fame: Smith was chosen as one of five Hello Beautiful readers who graced the runway at this year’s first ever Curvy Noire event. She has also booked herself on segments on The Wendy Williams Show and Dr. OZ without an agent or a manager! “Be yourself everyone else is already taken,” the phrase emblazoned in neon ink on the business cards of model Althea Smith was meant to advocate for authenticity. What she didn’t know was the potential of her authenticity to be isolating. In an exclusive interview with Hello Beautiful the CurvyNoire model search winner and business owner recalled her previous experience model and advocated for the need for diversity on every runway. View this post on Instagram So this was my very first @thecurvycon and I must say, @curvychrisandra was right. It was a great event! . The goal is for me to be back next year WITH A BRAND! . Lemme just speak that into existence from now A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on Sep 12, 2019 at 5:26pm PDT Smith is a self-represented model who hustles on the daily to find out about upcoming gig, combing sites like Craigslist and sharing information with her friends in the business including former Model Monday subject Chrisandra Wells . “I reached out to agencies so I can get signed, right now I freelance so I get all my jobs my self.“ She has no problem looking for work on her own. A former fashion student at a popular technical college she picked up knowledge that she is able to apply in propelling her career to the next level. Some of that knowledge includes being able to see the Despite having a ton of grassroots experience walking and fitting for designers like Michi Knitwear, Classic Royalty, Jibri Online, Elila Full Figure Jordan Taylor, Sasha Uzuri, and Etched Lingerie she still took it upon herself to enter Hello Beautiful’s search on the off chance that it might introduce her killer walk to a whole new audience. View this post on Instagram This weekend I had the opportunity to walk in the @curvynoire @madamenoire @hellobeautiful Style Summit! . In a world where society places so much emphasis on what the standard should be I put my foot down and celebrate MY SIZE! You can take it or leave it, but I love all of me and No society and No standard is gonna change that for me! A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on Sep 10, 2019 at 1:28pm PDT What does pose a problem for her is that after she shows up and shows out at a casting, the designer often does not bother to do the same on the day of the show. She described the experience of finding a designer who hired her has nothing appropriate for her to wear as “very disappointing,” “Especially if I cast for the show because obviously they like what they see so I would think they have something for me to wear.” View this post on Instagram Full Face using @blackopalbeauty Foundation and Concealers. Finished off with @imancosmetics Luxury Pressed Powder. The way these products are set up, you’re bound to have a flawless face. A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on May 17, 2019 at 5:34pm PDT The last of preparation designers can show their plus-size models is not only infuriating, it has a financial impact because Smith could be on other jobs where she is valued. “First of all it’s a waste of my time,” she stated. “If I did my party showing up and providing you with my measurements ,you should have also done your part making sure that you have something that would work with me. So that’s how I feel disappointed.” CurvyNoire was unlike these shows as it was focused on celebrating women of all sizes and not tokenizing them including Smith who stalked the runway like a seasoned professional. “I liked that the designers had fun and fashionable pieces for us, so that was really cool and there was more than one designer that had pieces for us.” View this post on Instagram “Can my Pharoah find some way to entertain his Queen?” . And while you’re at it, go get a bucket to wash my feet A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on Jul 30, 2019 at 4:34pm PDT The show was unlike many others Smith had done in that it presented a variety of women who might have been told their looks were “too similar” to appear on other runways . Often when chosen from a casting she searched for she would find she was the only one to appear with the “straight size models,” and in that triumph was a little frustration. “The power of modeling is so people can see that there’s more than one thing just like how they have the Victoria’s Secret show they could have twenty white girls that all look the same. Five of them look a little different, five of them could have red hair, you know what I’m saying it’s about the diversity of us too. A lot of the times they have one plus girl or one black girl. They want to put us in this category like that one token plus girl that one token black girl and I kind of want to be added to the roster to show that there’s more than one type of curvy girl.” View this post on Instagram Hakuna Matata A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on Jul 20, 2019 at 9:39am PDT In addition to pursuing a modeling career, and promoting fitness from the perspective of a curvy girl, Smith has several other business ventures she is investing into while working to make her dreams come true. “I do makeup, I sell jewelry, and I have a beverages company now.” That fledgling company Queen Beverages is a nod to her Caribbean heritage, something she values. It offers, “Jamaican inspired beverages sorrel and rum punch.” She says, “we’ll probably be expanding to other things next year.” View this post on Instagram Take Pride in How Far You’ve Come. So Much Left to Conquer. A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on May 8, 2019 at 8:29am PDT She started the business after seeing a hole in the marketplace for authentic options. “Where I am in Mount Vernon, New York aloft of places don’t really have it. Or they have a particular brand and it doesn’t taste like the real thing so I just started making it myself.” View this post on Instagram Big Eyes. Big Smile. Big Heart. Big Hair. Big Body. Big Dreams. Big LIFE! . Everything BIG on my side! Have a good day y’all! A post shared by iamthequeen87 (@iamthequeen87) on May 22, 2019 at 8:38am PDT “It’s something that I do for my family. The sorrel is a traditional drink in Caribbean households, especially around the holidays but I like it so much that I drink it year round,” she explained. Friends and family raved about the quality of her offerings and soon she was bottling it up. Her other streams of income are an expansion of her dreams not a pivot away from them. Walking the CuryNoire runway won’t be the last time you see Smith shine. “I feel like I haven’t gotten my hands on the right person so I feel like there’s still some hope. I hadn’t done a runway show in a while, and I like to show curvy girls can do it too.” DON’T MISS: MODEL MONDAY: Lana Ogilvie Went From The First Black Covergirl To Skincare CEO MODEL MONDAY: Tiffany’s Flame Wants To Shine A Light On All Bodies MODEL MONDAY: Iyanla Galletti Is A God In Her Own Right [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3059309″ overlay=”true”]
Sluts love fashion….so any fashion event they can go to….they go to with as much eagerness to make a statement as possible…so they get noticed….this is them doing their best trying to look their best….so if they look like shit imagine when they aren’t professionally put together with stronger GLAM team than your average bride on her wedding day, all lies. Elsa Hosk .. being hot but sadly flashing her lack of ass…how is a Victoria’s Secret model rocking such a flat ass -it doesn’t make logical sense…. Isabeli Fontana ..looking..weird.. Shilene Woodley …goth.. Chloe Bennet ..who is so memorable I forgot her name 4 times while writing this… Candice Swanepoel looking old… Barbara Palvin in her bra… Amber Valletta ..looking good…but not as good as she looked naked here JOIN THE NEWSLETTER YOU ASSHOLES! The post Some Tits at a Fashion Event of the Day appeared first on DrunkenStepFather.com .
T he Detroit Youth Choir fell short when it came to taking home the America’s Got Talent title, but upon their return to the Motor City, they received a memorable surprise. According to the Detroit Free Press , the choir was awarded $1 million. #BREAKING : The Detroit Youth Choir will get $1 million anyway after its stellar performance on @AGT . https://t.co/uz5qO96wsP — Detroit Free Press (@freep) September 20, 2019 The donation was a collective effort between local businesses and organizations. Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan surprised the choir with the gift before scores of people during their homecoming celebration. Amongst the companies who contributed to the donation include the W. K. Kellogg Foundation, the Kresge Foundation, DTE Energy Foundation, Skillman Foundation, Huntington Bank, and Bank of America. Other donors included the Ballmer Group, Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, Dakkota Integrated Systems and the Max M. & Marjorie S. Fisher Foundation. “I was watching you guys and you and Kodi Lee are on that stage, and my heart’s in my throat,” Mayor Duggan told the youngsters after they returned home. “When they announced it was Kodi Lee, I was a little disappointed for a second. But I was like, ‘He deserves a million dollars; he was great.’ The only thing I thought was unfair was there should’ve been two first prizes.” The America’s Got Talent stage isn’t the only notable one that the predominately Black choir has graced. They’ve performed at several Detroit Pistons games and were a part of the CityLab Detroit summit in 2018. “Our kids are your average Detroit young person,” choir director Anthony White told The Detroit News . “They relate to every young person in America and the world. There are no egos, all of our kids are good kids. We just want to represent to the country how good these young people are.” America’s Got Talent winner Kodi Lee —a musician who is autistic and blind—won $1 million and will perform at the Paris Theater in Vegas. SEE ALSO: Meek Mill Unveils Renovated Basketball Courts For Youth In Philly Russell Westbrook Launches Tech Education Program For Los Angeles Youth [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3039818″ overlay=”true”]
