Madison Square Garden Security Chief Fired After Charles Oakley Fight We previously reported NY Knicks OG Charles Oakley was arrested at the Madison Square Garden after he started fighting with security during a game. The Knicks later released this statement regarding the incident: pic.twitter.com/EebgCEqQxC — NY_KnicksPR (@NY_KnicksPR) February 9, 2017 According to DNA Info , Madison Square Garden owner James Dolan has now booted his top security chief after the much-publicized catch fade between Oak and arena security personnel during the televised game: Frank Benedetto, the senior vice president for security at the Madison Square Garden Company, was fired Friday morning, a source said. The move comes two days after Oakley became embroiled in a pushing and shoving match with security personnel just a few rows behind Dolan’s courtside seats and was hauled off and arrested by the NYPD in front of TV cameras. Backlash from Knicks fans and NBA players shocked at Oakley’s treatment was swift and fierce. Then there’s this… Surprised Republicans haven't considered James Dolan as a Prez candidate. Inherited wealth, vindictive, incompetent. The GOP trifecta. — Adam McKay (@GhostPanther) February 10, 2017 Twitter/YT
New Florida Radio Station To Program Music For Latina Strippers Because, Florida . According to RadioInsight , a new red-hot radio station will be filling the Florida airwaves with bass-heavy bangers that will have all the pole-dancin’ mamis shakin’ their culos. “El Booty” will blast off on 106.9 W295CF Clearwater/92.5 WYUU-HD2 Safety Harbor and is said to be a resthaven for latina strippers. The stations bills itself as: “The Official Station For Latina Strippers Of Tampa Bay” with a hip-hop mix of what was called “Booty Bass” in the 1990s. Make ya money, mami. Image via RadioInsight
Google is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day with a special doodle and a homepage promotion of a curated collection of Civil Rights photography from the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Today’s doodle was illustrated by African-American artist Keith Mallett, who’s created various prominent works including the official limited edition print commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic breakthrough into major league baseball and the cover of Chicken Soup for The African American Soul. Both Franklin Mint and Lenox Collections have created collectibles of Keith’s most popular works. His artwork can be found in many private and corporate collections throughout the world. You may notice that beneath the Google doodle there is also a link to explore photography from the Civil Rights movement. The High Museum of Art holds one of the most significant collections of photographs of the Civil Rights Movement. The works in this exhibition are only a small selection of the collection, which includes more than 300 photographs that document the social protest movement, from Rosa Parks’s arrest to the Freedom Rides to the tumultuous demonstrations of the late 1960s. The city of Atlanta—the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—was a hub of civil rights activism and it figures prominently in the collection. Read More HERE Keith Mallett/Google/High Museum
Google is celebrating Martin Luther King, Jr Day with a special doodle and a homepage promotion of a curated collection of Civil Rights photography from the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. Today’s doodle was illustrated by African-American artist Keith Mallett, who’s created various prominent works including the official limited edition print commemorating the 50th anniversary of Jackie Robinson’s historic breakthrough into major league baseball and the cover of Chicken Soup for The African American Soul. Both Franklin Mint and Lenox Collections have created collectibles of Keith’s most popular works. His artwork can be found in many private and corporate collections throughout the world. You may notice that beneath the Google doodle there is also a link to explore photography from the Civil Rights movement. The High Museum of Art holds one of the most significant collections of photographs of the Civil Rights Movement. The works in this exhibition are only a small selection of the collection, which includes more than 300 photographs that document the social protest movement, from Rosa Parks’s arrest to the Freedom Rides to the tumultuous demonstrations of the late 1960s. The city of Atlanta—the birthplace of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—was a hub of civil rights activism and it figures prominently in the collection. Read More HERE Keith Mallett/Google/High Museum
If you’ve been on the internet within the past month, you’ve likely stumbled across the name Jeff Sessions. If you’re like me and like to avoid words, things and people that have to do with Donald Trump, you might not know why he’s significant. Well, Sessions is a Republican senator from Alabama who President-elect Donald Trump has picked as his candidate for Attorney General. Of all the people Trump has suggested putting into positions of power, it’s Sessions’ name that has caused the most outrage. Mostly because, in addition to his anti-immigration stance, he has a reputation for being racist. In fact, according to The Washington Post, in 1986, he was denied a federal judgeship because former colleagues testified that Sessions used the n-word and joked about the Klan, saying he thought they were “okay” until he learned that they smoked marijuana. That same year when he was attempting to become a judge Coretta Scott King wrote a 9-page-letter to Congress asking that he not be nominated because he used his office to suppress the Black vote in his state. [ madamenoire ] How The Woman In This Controversial Holiday Photo Turned Lemons Into Lemonade A couple of weeks ago, LaNaadrian Easterling, Psy.D was enjoying an annual Christmas trip to Big Bear with her close friends and family. Days after the trip, an annual group photo that includes Easterling, actor Lance Gross, his wife Rebecca and three other couples, went viral. In addition to the silly memes, the image garnered many discussions, at times heated, about colorism. We caught up with Easterling to discuss the contentious photo and how she’s using her unplanned push into the spotlight to put that spotlight on something positive. [ madamenoire ] Taxtone Arrested For Alleged Involvement In Troy Ave Shooting Podcaster Taxstone has been arrested on gun charges connected to the infamous Troy Ave shooting at Irving Plaza last May. He was arrested in Brooklyn on Monday (Jan. 16) According to NBC News, Taxstone, born Daryl Campbell was picked up without incident on a federal warrant. The host of the Tax Season podcast was wanted for being a felon in possession of firearm while NYPD was looking for him due to his involvement in the shooting. Shortly after the incident, which went down at a T.I. concert, many speculated it was Taxstone seen running away as Troy Ave licked off shots in his direction. As for Troy Ave, he got shot, again, at the end of 2016 while sitting in his Maserati in Brooklyn—and dropped a pornographic music video, starring himself. [ hiphopwired ] Kevin Hart Produces Black History Special For The History Channel [ balleralert ] Floyd Mayweather to Dana White: You Used to Carry My Bags! [ tmz ] J. Cole Releases A New Track For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day [ globalgrind ] Kim Kardashian’s Scary Paris Police Statement Will Give You Chills [ iheartradio ] ‘Hidden Figures’ Is The First Movie With Multiple Female Leads To Remain No. 1 Since 2011 [ huffingtonpost ]
Beautifully booed up… Tika Sumpter Confirms Nick James Relationship Remember when we told you that Tika Sumpter’s happily booed up with her Vanilla King Nick James ??? Well the new mommy to Ella-Loren took to Instagram today to give a shout out to not only her baby girl, but to Nick who’s “the best thing that’s ever happened to her.” Soooo sweet, right? Nick has also been sharing his happiness with Tika and Ella-Loren on social. Congrats to this handsome couple. More on the flip.
Miss Robbie is showing no signs of slowing down as OWN prepares to bring back the fourth season of her reality show, “Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s.” In fact, the singer-turned-restaurateur says she’ll never retire — and she’s open to new revenue streams, like having her pies in Walmart, perhaps? In our interview with Miss Robbie and her son Tim, they shared Walmart has actually reached out to them several times over the years to sell Sweetie Pie’s goods in their stores. So why hasn’t it happened? Find out who’s fault that is and what’s next for the restaurant in the video above. [ madamenoire ] “We’re Working On It” Queen Latifah Says Of Living Single Reboot; Do You Want It? When we think of the best Black girl squads on TV there’s “Living Single” and “Girlfriends;” that’s it. Of course, Issa Rae is doing wonders to revive Black girl friendship on cable TV but that doesn’t mean we wouldn’t appreciate a blast from the past, a la a “Living Single” reboot, and, luckily, Queen Latifah says it might be a possibility. During an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live,” a caller asked the Queen if she could ever see bringing “Living Single” back to life since reboots are all the rage right now and she answered: “Funny you should ask. We’re actually working on it…It’s not there yet, but hopefully we can get it happening.” [ madamenoire ] Charlie Sheen Calls Rihanna “That Bitch” On Watch What Happens Live Charlie Sheen might want to delete all his social media accounts because he just stirred the hornets’ nest by throwing a jab a Rihanna. The pair previously feuded after Rih-Rih reportedly shaded Sheen’s ex-fiance, and apparently he’s still bitter about the diss. Sheen and actor Craig Robinson were guests on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with host Andy Cohen. When Cohen read a fan’s inquiry whether or not Sheen squashed the beef with Rihanna, his answer quickly showed that old feuds die hard. “Oh, that bitch,” said Sheen in response, with Cohen saying he’s made the beef worse. “She abandoned common courtesy and common sense.” Some fans might remember that in 2014, Sheen and his then-fiance porn star Brett Rossi (Scottie Sheen) were out at dinner and Sheen tried to facilitate a meet and greet between the ladies. Rihanna’s team refused the gesture, to which an angry Sheen took to Twitter and attempted to blast her. Of course, being the queen of petty that she is, Rihanna stood her ground and fired back with a dig of her own. [ hiphopwired ] Dana White Makes Mayweather vs. McGregor Offer … $25 MILLION EACH [ tmz ] Houston Police Officer Busted For Having Sex With A Dog [ balleralert ] Calm Slay: Bad Gal RiRi Gets All Bundled Up For Chill Night Out In NYC [ globalgrind ] David Guetta Is Working On New Music With Nicki Minaj [ iheartradio ] R. Kelly Confirms He’s Not Performing At Inauguration With Odd Photo [ huffingtonpost ]
Dear Bossip , I am a 21 year old college student who is in desperate need of advice. I am on a “break” with my boyfriend because our arguments began to become very heated and physical. About two weeks ago, he literally punched me in the face (mouth to be exact) whilst we were arguing. As I said, we have been together for a year, but a few months ago I started to feel tired of all the arguments and we would literally disagree on everything. I’ve tried to end it in the past, but he manipulates me every time. Now that he has been abusive to me, I don’t want to be in a relationship anymore because his anger scares me sometimes. We are now only on a break because he has threatened to commit suicide if I ever leave him. I am worried about him because he needs help and he said he doesn’t. I am also worried for the safety of myself. He apologizes and cries almost every day, and this just makes me feel as though I am hurting him more and more. I have made up my mind that I do not want to have him in my life anymore, but I am only on this ‘”break” with him because I am afraid that he does something stupid and it will be all my fault. I have no clue how to end it or what to do about all of this. I am just very tired of all of this. On another note, I met some about a month ago and we talk very often, and it is obvious that we like each other. He shows me that he likes me a lot by the things he does and says, but I am worried because he is about 8 years older than me and he does have more experience than me. I don’t want to move too fast either, but what can I do to see if he really does like me or if it is just a plan to get into my pants? – On A Relationship Break Dear Ms. On A Relationship Break , First, you need to file a police report against your boyfriend for domestic assault. He punched you in your face, in your mouth. Do not take this lightly. If he is verbally and physically abusive, then please know he will do more harm the next time, and you yourself may not live another day. It was a punch this time, and trust me, the next time you will be laid up in a hospital with tubes coming out of your body, or you won’t be alive. STAY AWAY FROM HIM AND DO NOT LET HIM BACK INTO YOUR LIFE! Do not meet up with him to discuss anything, talk about anything, or work anything out. DO NOT MEET UP WITH HIIM! Second, get a restraining order from the police. I hope that you have saved all the texts, and messages of him confessing what he did. You will need this for documented proof that he is violent and has violent tendencies. Let them know that you don’t feel safe, and you fear for your life. Show them the texts where he says he will harm himself if you leave him. If he can harm himself, then please know that he will have no problem harming you. Please do not get back into a relationship with him, and end it today. Immediately! Third, block his number from your phone. Do not answer calls from blocked numbers or from numbers you don’t recognize. It will be him. Block him on social media. Block his emails. If he shows up at your home, then call the police. You will have your restraining order. He will go to jail. In regards to the new guy, please proceed with caution. But, quite honestly, I recommend that you take a break from dating and relationships at this time. You are too vulnerable, and too fragile at this moment to move into another relationship. You are in an emotionally and physically abusive relationship, and though you may not recognize it you are hurting, in pain, seeking solace, and you want someone to show you compassion, tenderness, and love, the things your boyfriend didn’t show you or could give you. So, you’re very vulnerable, and fragile. This new guy appears to be all the things you think you need, but because you emotionally and mentally hurting you won’t be able to recognize any other signs he may be exhibiting. You could attract another abusive guy and not even know it. Therefore, take this time and work on yourself. Heal your heart, mind, and soul. Lastly, find someone you can speak with on your campus, either a counselor, professor, or a therapist. Someone you can trust. You stated you are a college student. Then, I recommend seeking out your psychological campus services and speak with someone who can help you work through all of this. Make an appointment and let them know what has happened to you, and what is currently taking place. Your boyfriend is manipulative and conniving. He continues to make threats to you and against himself. That is a problem, especially if you think you feel guilty if something should happen to him if you don’t take him back. You don’t owe him anything. You are not responsible for what he does to himself, or if he harms himself. He is mentally and emotionally unstable. STAY AWAY FROM HIM! Also, if you live on campus, and if your boyfriend attends the same school, you can file a report against him. Even if he doesn’t you can still file a report. You didn’t mention if you lived on campus or commute to school. Regardless, seek out the services that are free from your school, and speak with someone. You have to report what has happened to you, and begin a paper trail just in case something critical happens to you by your boyfriend. Please review all of the above, and take the necessary steps. Save yourself. Save your own life. – Terrance Dean Hey Bossip Fam, what do you think? S hare your opinions and thoughts below! Also, e-mail all your questions Terrance Dean: loveandrelationships@bossip.com Follow Terrance Dean on Twitter: @ terrancedean and “LIKE” Terrance Dean on Facebook, click HERE ! 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Where is Ciara??? The Falcons Confirm Whether Or Not They’ll Troll Russell Wilson The Falcons are responding to a nasty rumor that they’re going to troll Russell Wilson at their upcoming game. Earlier this week rumors swirled that their official DJ, DJ Jay Envy, would be solely playing songs by Future Hendrix to get under Ciara’s husband’s skin when the Seattle Seahawks take on the Falcons at the GA Dome. According to Evy himself, he’s definitely going to play Future… “This is Atlanta. I play Future at every home game,” Envy told Complex . “That’s like not playing [Kanye] in Chicago. It just doesn’t happen. I’m not not going to play Future because of a certain team or player…I’m going to play it and, to be honest, no one has hit me up directly saying I can’t play the records I normally play.” but he highly doubts it will affect Russell’s game. “Let’s be real here, I highly doubt me playing Future is going to affect the way Russell plays,” he said. “He has probably seen and heard worse shit from players and other fans. He’s got bigger problems like Vic Beasley and Keanu Neal.” Envy previously posted an IG photo of his intended game-day playlist that was almost entirely comprised of Future songs. The post and another of a fan asking him to troll Wilson has been deleted. What do the Falcons think about their DJ playing Future??? Hit the flip.
Not only were we sitting front and center in front of the television for the president’s farewell speech last night, but we stayed in front of it in anticipation of the return of Being Mary Jane. Fans of the show had been waiting quite some time to find out what’s next for Mary Jane Paul and her family, more than a year to be specific. And if you’ll recall, quite a bit went down in Season 3, including the suicide of Lisa, the arrest of Cece (Loretta Devine) for blackmailing, and of course, Niecy being tasered by a police officer in the season finale after a traffic stop gone left. So how do we pick up in Season 4 without Mara Brock Akil and a new showrunner in Erica Shelton Kodish? Here’s what happened. [ madamenoire ] Regina King Secures Production Development Deal With ABC Shonda Rhimes, in one of award speeches, spoke about the fact that there was no glass ceiling she broke through. She spoke about the fact that so many of the women who came before her cracked the ceiling, so that by the time she came along, nothing needed to be shattered at all. The same is true for what Rhimes has been able to do in the entertainment industry. According to Deadline, veteran, Emmy-award-winning Regina King, who has starred in the Emmy-winning, ABC series “American Crime,” and her production company Royal Ties, signed a two-year deal with the studio behind the John Ridley limited series and ABC Studios. [ madamenoire ] Whoopi Goldberg Calls Kanye West “Idiot Boy!” Whoopi Goldberg doesn’t have any hairs on her tongue and on Tuesday’s episode (Jan. 10) of The View she licked off a few shots aimed directly at Kanye West. Bringing up how Kanye boasted about not voting in last November’s Presidential election, Whoopi said “I would like [Kim Kardashian] to say to him, ‘Listen, don’t ever think that saying you didn’t vote is a good idea.” The Ghost actress continued to berate Yeezy’s actions, stating “I don’t care who you would have voted for… because people died for your right to not vote, you idiot boy. You foolish boy! Idiot boy!” While we get why Whoopi is angry, the man did say that he would’ve voted for Trump had he indeed voted. So it would’ve still been an L for the culture. In Kanye’s defense, he was going through a mental breakdown though he did meet with the controversial president-elect during his road to recovery. While we’re not sure if Kanye’s going to respond to Goldberg’s criticism of his actions, we do know that it’s not going to get as many headlines as Trump’s alleged love of water sports. [ hiphopwired ] Magic Johnson Sues Jeweler Over $850k Diamond Necklace [ tmz ] Model Foodie: Every Time Baby Luna Reminded Us Of Mom Chrissy Teigen [ globalgrind ] Fetty Wap’s Sex Tape With Alexis Skyy Leaks, Both Threaten Legal Action [ balleralert ] Michael Jackson Fans Aren’t Feeling This Actor’s Portrayal Of Him In TV Show Trailer [ iheartradio ] It Sure Looks Like Selena Gomez And The Weeknd Are An Item [ huffingtonpost ]
