Earlier today, we reported on the news that Selena Gomez has checked into rehab following what’s been described as an emotional breakdown. One insider state that Gomez is seeking treatment in a facility “on the east coast” in order to cope with her anxiety “over her repeated physical health issues.” Those issues include lupus and other ailments, which culminated in Gomez undergoing a kidney transplant last year. Now, Radar Online is reporting that the singer’s loved ones are attributing her latest struggles to her “refusal to live a sober life.” The site reports that Selena’s mother, Mandy Teefey, has openly stated her desire to stage an intervention after revealing that she believes Gomez’s drinking is endangering her life. “Doctors have all told her she needs to stop,” one source claims . “Her family says she needs to stay sober, or she could die.” Gomez has not opened up about the allegations of hard partying, and it’ll likely be quite some time before she speaks on her decision to seek further treatment. She has, however, admitted that she continues to enjoy the occasional drink despite past health issues. “As far as my personal life, someone sees me having a glass of wine? I could give two sh-ts,” the singer said in a recent interview with Elle . “I’m not trying to hide. That’s my life.” Though Gomez has been described as “stubborn” with regard to her life choices, sources say she was deeply disturbed by friend Demi Lovato’s recent overdose . One insider revealed that upon hearing the news, Gomez was not only concerned with her friend but filled with anxiety that she might suffer a similar fate. “Selena is freaking out about this,” the source said at the time. “She feels like it could have been her.” Whatever the cause of her latest upheaval, we hope Selena is able to find the help that she needs. Our thoughts go out to Gomez and her loved ones during this immensely difficult time.
Alec Baldwin is taking some heat for saying something kind of dumb to The Hollywood Reporter. Okay, actually: Alec Baldwin is taking A LOT of heat for saying something VERY dumb to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor is featured on the latest cover of this publication, touching on nearly every topic of his personal and professional life in the feature story. But it’s one story he tells in particular, along with his reaction to that story, that has nearly all of Twitter rolling its collective eyes. At one point while speaking to Baldwin, writer Lacey Rose says that an African-American man named Tyrone approaches Baldwin and compliments him for his role of Donald Trump on Saturday Night Live. Writes Rose of the encounter: “Though he’s waving and pointing and causing something of a scene, the often-irritable Baldwin doesn’t mind a bit. “In fact, he calls Tyrone over and the two begin cracking each other up. It’s hard to tell who’s enjoying the other more.” Baldwin says this sort of interaction happens “incessantly” these days, elaborating in annoying detail: I don’t know how to say this and I don’t want to get it wrong either, because everything is a minefield of bombs going off, but ever since I played Trump, black people love me. They love me. Everywhere I go, black people go crazy. I think it’s because they’re most afraid of Trump. I’m not going to paint every African-American person with the same brush, but a significant number of them are sitting there going, ‘This is going to be bad for black folks.'” Almost as soon after the article was published online Wednesday, Baldwin was met with major backlash on Twitter. He may not have wanted to paint every African-American with the same brush — but then maybe he should have tried not doing exactly that. Alec Baldwin needs to stop talking for black people , reads one tweet, while another agrees: When liberal white men get too comfortable
Not sure where the new music is that Desiigner claimed he’d be dropping in the Summer, but the “Panda” rapper is making headlines more these days for his personal drama than his music. On Monday night, he was kicked off a plane in Europe after a flight attendant allegedly put her hands on him. TMZ reports , The NYC rapper posted a series of videos Tuesday explaining a run-in he had on Scandinavian Airlines Monday night, where he says an older female flight attendant got touchy with him — which caused him to “spazz” out on her and get booted from the flight. He also says he was banned from SAS for a whole year, and goes on to call on his fans to avoid flying with them in the aftermath. Desiigner basically chalks it up to flying while black. The airline has yet to make an official statement regarding the incident, but they did tell TMZ that “some passengers behaved in a threatening manner toward the crew” and that “such behavior is unacceptable and that safety is their first priority.” Do you think the incident was race related?
Not sure where the new music is that Desiigner claimed he’d be dropping in the Summer, but the “Panda” rapper is making headlines more these days for his personal drama than his music. On Monday night, he was kicked off a plane in Europe after a flight attendant allegedly put her hands on him. TMZ reports , The NYC rapper posted a series of videos Tuesday explaining a run-in he had on Scandinavian Airlines Monday night, where he says an older female flight attendant got touchy with him — which caused him to “spazz” out on her and get booted from the flight. He also says he was banned from SAS for a whole year, and goes on to call on his fans to avoid flying with them in the aftermath. Desiigner basically chalks it up to flying while black. The airline has yet to make an official statement regarding the incident, but they did tell TMZ that “some passengers behaved in a threatening manner toward the crew” and that “such behavior is unacceptable and that safety is their first priority.” Do you think the incident was race related?
R epublicans applauded Supreme Court justice nominee Brett Kavanaugh ’s angry words during his Senate confirmation hearing but called California’s Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters an angry Black woman for denouncing allegations of her staff’s involvement in a data breach. SEE ALSO: Trump Once Again Proves He Has An Unhealthy Obsession With Maxine Waters Waters called the accusations “lies, lies and more despicable lies” that are “being pedaled by ultra-right wing pundits,” in a Twitter post on Saturday. Several right-wing sites, including the Gateway Pundit, blamed the congresswoman’s staff for adding personal information about three GOP senators to the lawmakers’ Wikipedia pages. The breach came on Thursday, hours after the Senate testimony of Christine Blasey Ford , who alleged that Kavanagh sexually assaulted her when they were in high school, the Washington Post reported. Please read my statement on false allegations regarding the leak of the personal information of U.S. Senators: pic.twitter.com/YBEekR6jBB — Maxine Waters (@RepMaxineWaters) September 29, 2018 Ari Fleischer , President George W. Bush ’s former press secretary, illustrated the double standard in a tweet that received high-fives from fellow Republicans. “This denial is angry. This suggests she doesn’t have the temperment (sic) to be a Member of Congress. When someone is accused of something they didn’t do, they must not be angry. They must not be defiant. They must not question the motives of the accuser. They must be calm and serene,” Fleischer wrote. Yet Republicans saw no problem with Kavanaugh, who could sit on the nation’s highest court for decades, defending his reputation through an angry, uncontrolled tirade. Indeed, South Carolina’s GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham also expressed his outrage at Democrats during the hearing. Waters has long been a target of Republicans because she stands up to the GOP. Supporters cheered the congresswoman for daring the president’s supporters to shoot her in an escalating dispute with Donald Trump . “Shoot straight because there’s nothing like a wounded animal,” she said boldly at a June immigration rally in Los Angeles. SEE ALSO: Powerful Images Of Activists Honoring Botham Jean On His Birthday All The Details About Bill Cosby’s Life In A ‘State Of The Art’ Prison [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3828464″ overlay=”true”]
NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: Tiffany Haddish (L) and Kevin Hart attend the 2018 Urbanworld Film Festival on September 19, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Night School co-stars Kevin Hart and Tiffany Haddish face off against increasingly hot wings as host Sean Evans asks tough questions about their personal lives, opinions, and celebrity encounters. Tiffany clearly has a higher tolerance for spicy food than Kevin does, and also displays an unusually efficient technique for getting ALL the meat off the wings. Kevin ends up electing to eat a wing rather than answer whether or not he eats…something else. Take a look: Getty/YouTube
(Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) Richard Jefferson Sr. Killed In Drive By TMZ is reporting some sad news in regards to the father of Richard Jefferson. Reportedly, Richard Jefferson Sr. was killed in a drive-by shooting in Compton on Wednesday evening. TMZ reports that 65-year-old Richard Jefferson Sr . was in front of a liquor store in a primarily residential area around 6:52 PM when a vehicle rolled up and someone inside opened fire. According to law enforcement, Jefferson Sr. was struck multiple times in the torso. He was transported to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. L.A. sheriff’s department is still investigating the incident. At this time, it is unclear if Jefferson Sr. was the target. He was with 2 other men at the time of the shooting. So sad. According to NBA.com , Richard Jefferson was born in L.A. and grew up in Phoenix. Jefferson describe L.A. “pretty bad.” He said “we were living in South Central during the crack epidemic. I was born in 1980, so when we moved in 1987, it was right at the height of it.” Richard moved to Phoenix when his mom married his step-dad and they’ve been together ever since. He said “they started their own church, a small church and they started doing missionary work in East Africa – Kenya, Tanzania. And my mom went over there a half a dozen times.” So far, Richard Jefferson Jr. has not made a statement about his father’s death. Rest in peace.
Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Essence Michael B. Jordan Is Now The Face Of Coach Menswear Talk about having a good year. Following the company’s success during Coach’s partnership with actress and singer Selena Gomez, the brand has just announced that Michael B. Jordan will be the new face of menswear. The Black Panther , Creed , and Fahrenheit 451 actor will not only represent the brand, but is also designing his very own capsule collection in the future. He is set to meet with creative director Stuart Vevers next month to begin brainstorming ideas for his own designs. Before designing some pieces of his own, though, Jordan is now appearing in advertising campaigns for the brand’s men’s ready-to-wear, accessories, and fragrances–beginning with the new spring 2019 season. “I liked what Stuart was doing so we decided to move forward with me being the face of the brand,” the 31-year-old told WWD . When he was asked about his personal style, Michael said that he feels just as comfortable in a “very pristine” suit as he does in streetwear, but in the end, he spends more time thinking about the roles that he plays. “As an actor, I’m always putting on somebody else’s shoes and becoming someone else,” he explained. To go along with that, Jordan said that he keeps his stylist busy since he’s constantly gaining muscle mass and then slimming down thanks to roles like Creed . As for what we can expect from Jordan’s own designs, he’s not letting anything slip. When the actor was asked to name an athlete or fellow celebrity whose looks inspire him he responded, “There are a lot of people whose style I like, but I wouldn’t want to dress like them.” So it looks like we’ll just have to wait and see what his capsule collection entails once it hits stores. Congrats to MBJ on the big moves!
Source: adamkaz / Getty It’s election season in Georgia and before you know it, the Election day will be here. So to help prepare you for the upcoming months, we’ve put together a guide that will keep you in the loop of all election happenings in the state of Georgia. ALSO CHECK OUT: Here Are Your Early Voting Dates In Atlanta Quick Snapshot of Dates Last Day to Register to Vote – October 9, 2018 Early Voting – October 15, 2018 – November 2, 2018 General Election Date – November 6, 2018 Important Dates for the Upcoming Election! September 18, 2018 – County Election Boards started sending out Absentee Ballots October 9, 2018 – Last day to register to be eligible to vote on November 6, 2018 October 15, 2018 – Advanced/Early Voting begins and continues until November 2, 2018 October 27, 2018 – Mandatory Saturday Voting November 2, 2018 – Last day of Advanced/ Early Voting November 2, 2018 – Last day to apply for an Absentee ballot and last day for elections officials to mail you an absentee ballot. November 6, 2018 – General Election. Check with your County Election Board for times. November 6, 2018 – All Absentee Ballots must be in County Elections Offices by end of business day. December 10, 2018 – Last day to register to be eligible to vote in the General Election runoff for federal races ALSO CHECK OUT: Here Are Your Early Voting Dates In Atlanta Voter Registration Registering to vote in Georgia is simple. Fulfill a few requirements and you qualify. You must be a US citizen, a legal resident of Georgia and a resident of the county where you want to vote. You must be 18 years old, and you must not be serving a sentence for having been convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude. If those requirements are met, and you have a Georgia driver’s license or Georgia ID, you’re eligible register online on the Secretary of State’s website. Don’t sweat it if you don’t have one of those identifications, because you can also register by printing out the voter registration application and mailing it in to your County Elections Office. On-line registration and downloading the application can done at this link. https://registertovote.sos.ga.gov/GAOLVR/welcometoga.do#no-back-button If you move, you should submit a new voter registration application or write a letter to your County Elections board notifying them about your address change. If you move within the same county and don’t officially change your address, you may vote in your old polling place. If you move outside the county within 30 days of an election, you may still vote in your old precinct. If you move outside the county and you haven’t re-registered after 30 days, you’ve lost your eligibility to vote. You must register in your new county of residence. You can always check your voter registration status on the Secretary of State’s website at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do . In-person Voting and Absentee Voting! Once you’re registered, you can cast your vote in-person or by mail with an Absentee Ballot. Voting in person. You may vote in-person on Election Day or during the Early Voting Period (Oct. 15-Nov. 2.) When you vote in-person, you must vote at your designated voting locations and bring the necessary photo ID. Find your voting locations on the Secretary of State’s My Voter Page at https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do Voter ID If you vote in-person, the state of Georgia requires you to bring an acceptable form of ID. A Georgia driver’s license is the most common identification, but there are several more. Find out the other forms of ID that are acceptable by visiting this link. http://sos.ga.gov/index.php/elections/georgia_voter_identification_requirements2 Voting by mail with an Absentee Ballot Any registered voter can apply to vote by mail on an Absentee Ballot. Applications for Absentee Ballots are being accepted now until November 2, 2018. To apply, first download the application form, fill it out, mail it, walk-in or fax it to your County Elections office. Get your Absentee Ballot application here: http://sos.ga.gov/admin/files/Absentee_Ballot_Application_2018.pdf You do not need a Voter ID to cast an Absentee Ballot. Once you get your Absentee Ballot in the mail, you must mail it back to your County Elections office in the Oath Envelope provided . Your envelope must be postmarked on or before Election Day. CAUTION : You may have to buy two stamps to return your Absentee Ballot. Some ballots are longer and heavier, so they may require more postage. If you don’t have enough postage on the envelope, the US Postal Service will return it to you. To be sure, weigh the envelope at the US Postal service to see whether two stamps are needed. Remember, Georgia does not have a permanent absentee voter status, so if you apply now, it will only be for the upcoming election. A new application must be submitted each year. MISTAKES that could result in your Absentee Ballot being rejected. No Signature – You have to sign the Oath Envelope for identity purposes. Wrong Envelope – You must use the Oath Envelope provided. If you lose it, contact your county elections office for a replacement. Unauthorized Return – If you decide to hand deliver your ballot, YOU must do it unless you are not disabled. Contact your elections officials for details. You wrote the Current Date on the Oath – Write the date of your birth and your name on the Oath Envelope. Different Personal Address – Use the address on file if you don’t want your ballot rejected. Provisional Ballots If you forget to bring your photo ID to the polls, you can still vote. Ask your poll workers for a Provisional Ballot. Your vote will be counted as long as you show County Election officials that you have an acceptable form of ID within three days after Election Day. Also, you can ask for a Provisional Ballot if your name does not appear on the list of registered voters for that precinct or if you show up at the wrong precinct. Don’t forget you have three days to clear things up with elections officials if you want your vote to count. Got a Felony Conviction? You can vote! Anyone with a felony conviction that has completed their dues to society is eligible to vote. In Georgia, voting rights are restored upon completion, but ex-felons must re-register to vote. Keep in mind, a person convicted of a felony cannot vote if he or she is incarcerated, on probation or on parole. Be Prepared, get a Sample Ballot! Who’s running for an election? What federal, state and local offices are on the ballot? Are there any ballot measures? Be better prepared to answer these questions by checking out a sample ballot for your county. See sample ballots for the upcoming election here. https://www.mvp.sos.ga.gov/MVP/mvp.do Contact your County Elections Offices Contact information for all County Elections offices can be found at the link below. You’ll find phone numbers, fax numbers, e-mail information and office addresses. http://elections.sos.ga.gov/Elections/countyregistrars.do Election Day Problems? The Election Protection Coalition works 365 days a year to make sure that all voters have a fair opportunity to participate in the political process. If you run into any problems at the polls, call for help. The voter hotlines are administered by the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. Call one of the Election Protection hotlines below. 1-866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683) 1-888-VE-Y-VOTA (en Español) 1-888-API-VOTE (Asian multilingual assistance) 1-844-418-1682 (Arabic)
