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“Girl, You’re Gangster”: Rihanna Defends The ‘Vogue’ Writer Who Got Major Backlash For Winging Their Interview

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Source: James Devaney / Getty Rihanna Stands Behind The Writer Who Interviewed Her For Vogue Rihanna is a woman of the people, so she’s not here for all of the slander Abby Aguirre–the writer behind her latest Vogue cover story–is facing. After the profile was published, the reporter was bombarded with backlash over her confession that she had gone into the interview without any questions prepared. Here’s the excerpt from the story that had everyone up in arms: ‘Normally I bring a list of questions, but I didn’t have time to prepare one, which I make a split-second decision to confess. “I’m winging it, so you have to help me,” I say nervously. Rihanna flashes a grin that is somehow both reassuring and mischievous. “Aren’t we all?” she says.’ When reading this sentence out of context, it’s easy to see why people are upset: How could you NOT be prepared for an interview with Rihanna? And better yet, why would you ADMIT that to her…and then, on top of it, publish that admission within the article?! Here’s what Aguirre had to say when the backlash initially started pouring in: GUYS. I was driving to Trader Joe's in sweatpants when I got the call and literally had to flip a bitch. I research my subjects to death. *Especially* Rihanna. I appreciate the anger behind the reaction. But this is a misunderstanding, for which I take full responsibility. — Abby Aguirre (@abby_aguirre) October 9, 2019 I had literally no notice. The point was to convey how nerve-wracking this was, given my deep, bordering-on-psychotic reverence for Rihanna. — Abby Aguirre (@abby_aguirre) October 9, 2019 There are still a lot of folks who aren’t okay with her explanation, for a lot of reasons, but as for Rihanna, she came to the writer’s defense once she was alerted of the goings on. “Wait, wait, what?” Rih told WWD   when asked about the criticism of Aguirre’s interview. “No, no, no, no. That’s gangster. For you to get a call the day before being like, ‘Hey, Rihanna’s in L.A., you wanna do this?’ And show up on the dime and write an incredible article that I’m really proud of and enjoyed reading? She’s badass for that.” The mogul went on to say, “If you don’t have to prepare, girl, you’re gangster.”

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#AtatianaJefferson Black Woman Fatally Shot By White Police Officer In Her Own Home

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This is Atatiana Jefferson. She was 28 yrs old, a graduate of Xavier Univ. and lived w/ her nephew. A Fort Worth, TX cop shot and killed her thru her window as she stood peacefully and unarmed in her own home. Black people are subject to deadly force even when they stay home. pic.twitter.com/09dA2nl3v5 — Kristen Clarke (@KristenClarkeJD) October 13, 2019 Atatiana Jefferson Killed By White Police Officer In Her Home The death of a black woman minding her business in her home before being killed by police is causing Botham Jean comparisons. Atatiana Koquice Jefferson, 28, died Saturday after a Forth Worth, Texas officer opened fire on her inside her house. NBC Dallas-Forth Worth reports that a neighbor called the police to report that Jefferson’s door was open. An officer who arrived on the scene peered into Atatiana’s window and spotted her and yelled, “Put your hands up — show me your hands,” before opening fire and shooting her. The young woman was shot once and although aid was rendered she was pronounced dead. The officer who killed Atatiana has yet to be identified but authorities tell NBC he’s on administrative leave pending an investigation. He’s also been confirmed as white. Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price released a statement on the shooting. “Writing a statement like this is tragic and something that should never be necessary. A young woman has lost her life, leaving her family in unbelievable grief. All of Fort Worth must surround Atatiana Jefferson’s family with prayers, love and support,” Price said. Mayor Price has promised a “complete and thorough investigation” to be conducted by Police Chief Ed Kraus, which will then be forwarded to the Tarrant County District Attorney Law Enforcement Incident Team. This is so incredibly tragic and sad. We’re thinking of the family and friends of Atatiana who lost their loved one for absolutely no reason.  

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Real Ragers Only: Travis Scott Injures His Knee Mid-Performance & Refuses To Leave The Stage

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Source: Steven Ferdman / Getty Travis Scott Suffers A Serious Injury During His Latest Performance Travis Scott brought the ASTROWORLD  experience to Citi Field on Saturday, performing as one of the headliners for Rolling Loud’s first time in New York. The festival was already undergoing some issues–with certain performers on the lineup catching the attention of the NYPD –but Travis found himself hurting by the end of his set. The Houston native was performing his track, “BUTTERFLY EFFECT” when he jumped up and landed wrong on his right knee. Travis Scott just broke his Knee at Rolling Loud and he’s still performing after this. @RollingLoud pic.twitter.com/LwsZ1152eq — $hari (@kingin77) October 13, 2019 Later on in his set, Scott went on to say, “I ain’t gonna lie, I think I just broke my knee right now. But this show cannot stop just yet,” before continuing his performance as planned. At some point in the show, Travis put on a make-shift knee brace and went on with the rest of his performance–if you know Scott, you know how seriously he takes these concerts and giving his fans an experience to remember Of course, the comparisons to Michael Jordan’s famous flu game were all over the place. This man Travis Scott just performed with a broken leg, I can’t see the difference. pic.twitter.com/wu1JSFsj73 — showtime_lee (@lee_showtime) October 13, 2019 As of now, there’s no word on whether or not Travis actually broke his leg–but that fall did look pretty gnarly. Luckily, though, he’s got some time to recover. Right now, Scott’s next performance isn’t until November 3 in Las Vegas for Day N Vegas festival, so hopefully he’s all healed by then. If not, he’ll probably find a way to make it on stage anyway.

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Get Well Soon: DMX Has Reportedly Checked Himself Into Rehab

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Source: Prince Williams / Getty DMX Reportedly Checks Himself Into Rehab In what seemed like another career revival, DMX has decided to take a step back and focus on his health and check himself into rehab. In an Instagram post, a member of DMX’s team wrote, “In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility. He apologizes for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support.”   View this post on Instagram In his ongoing commitment to putting family and sobriety first, DMX has checked himself into a rehab facility. He apologizes for his cancelled shows and thanks his fans for their continued support. A post shared by DMX (@dmx) on Oct 12, 2019 at 7:29pm PDT DMX has struggled with sobriety for decades, entering rehab at various points over the years and coming back stronger and seemingly refocused. He was scheduled to perform at a series of events this year , but its good to see the legendary rapper focusing on whats really important and hopefully gets healthy and makes a full comeback.

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Welp: Georgetown University Pulls The Plug On Fabolous’ Homecoming Performance Because Of History Of Domestic Violence

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Source: Chris McKay / Getty Fabolous’ Georgetown Performance Was Cancelled Due To His Alleged History Of Domestic Violence According to XXL , Fabolous was supposed to be perform at Georgetown’s “Hoya Madness” event this weekend, but because of domestic abuse allegations , he won’t be hitting the stage. Earlier this week, Georgetown officials released a statement saying that Fab had been disinvited to the event. “After engaging with students, we have cancelled the musical act for 2019 Hoya Madness,” the statement reads in part. “We take domestic violence very seriously and were unaware of the charges against the entertainer when he was booked through a third-party entity. We are committed to enhanced vetting of future performers and doing all that we can to support a safe and respectful community.” Fabolous was scheduled to perform along with Big Tigger, Georgetown University’s cheerleaders and a pep band but the details of his recent indictment for domestic abuse charges last year after being arrested for allegedly attacking the mother of his son, Emily Bustamante, caused students to speak out against the performance. It seems like Fab and Em have put their differences to the side, but it looks like people are still not letting the Brooklyn rapper off the hook that easy.  

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12-Year-Old Flint Activist Raises Over $130K For Water Filtration Systems

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1 2-year-old activist Amariyanna Copeny ⁠ —dubbed Little Miss Flint⁠—is furthering her efforts to address the water crisis in her city. According to Atlanta Black Star , Copeny teamed up with a water filtration company to make clean water accessible within her community. This is my water filter. My filter can bring clean safe water to communities dealing with a lead crisis (Like Flint, MI and Newark, NJ). It's powered by @Hydroviv_h2o . Every $1 donated provides the equivalent of 160 bottles of water. https://t.co/3lqcfoqzF0 pic.twitter.com/ialzGgGKXK — Mari Copeny (@LittleMissFlint) September 26, 2019 Copeny spearheaded a fundraising campaign to bring clean and safe water to Flint and other places impacted by contaminated water. The funds will go towards creating a long-term sustainable solution to the water crisis by bringing state-of-the-art water filters to underserved communities. The implementation of the water filters would give individuals the ability to have safe running water within their households instead of spending long periods of time waiting in line to get donated bottles of water. It would also curb plastic waste. Over $130,000 has been raised towards her $150,000 goal. Copeny is partnering with the company Hydroviv which designs and builds custom water filters. “Ever since April 2014 my community has been faced with a lead crisis that we’re still recovering from. My community needed water they could trust and bottled water was the only resource for drinking water that many in my community trusted,” she wrote on her GoFundMe page . “For my new donation campaign, my team has partnered with a socially-responsible water filtration company, which will allow us to maximize the impact of donated funds and eliminate the single-use plastic waste that is associated with bottled water.” Copeny has been dedicated to spreading awareness about the Flint water crisis and evoking change. Through her campaigns, she’s donated over one million bottles of water to families in need. Young activists are stepping up to address Flint’s water crisis. In March, rapper and actor Jaden Smith ’s eco-friendly natural spring water brand JUST Goods Inc. joined forces with Flint’s First Trinity Missionary Baptist Church to implement a system called “The Water Box” which can help reduce lead and other toxic chemicals in contaminated water. SEE ALSO: #BlackGirlMagic: 11-Year-Old Flint Activist Gets Her Own Doll Jaden Smith’s Company Is Bringing A Water Filtration System To Flint [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889769″ overlay=”true”]

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Former NFL Player DeAngelo Williams Funds 500 Mammograms

Posted on October 12, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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F ormer NFL player DeAngelo Williams has turned the pain of losing his mother to breast cancer into something positive. According to Today , the former Pittsburgh Steelers running back has funded mammograms for 500 women over the past five years. DeAngelo Williams sponsors 500 mammograms to honor mom who died of breast cancer https://t.co/REWtWke66Z — TODAY (@TODAYshow) October 9, 2019 For Williams the initiative—which was organized by the DeAngelo Williams Foundation—was personal. The disease is something that has devastatingly impacted his family. His mother Sandra Hill succumbed to her battle with breast cancer 13 years ago and four of his aunts passed away from the disease as well. In honor of his mother—who died when she was 53—he decided to launch a campaign dubbed “53 Strong for Sandra” where he hosted mammogram screening events for 53 women in North Carolina who didn’t have adequate insurance coverage. Since launching the project, his foundation has expanded its reach far beyond North Carolina and has held screening events throughout the country in states including Arkansas, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania. The organization also provides funding for treatment for women in need. “This can be life-changing for these women,” Williams told the news outlet. “We are enabling them to get this care that no one should ever be denied or not have access to.” Initiatives like the one created by his foundation are needed. According to research conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention , Black women die from breast cancer at a higher rate than white women. Medical professionals say that the underrepresentation of Black women in breast cancer research leads to the lack of effective treatment options and socioeconomic factors are tied to the alarming trend. “About 40% of health is driven by social and economic factors,” Dr. Timiya Nolan told Forbes . “We also know that these women face more stress-inducing environments with the experience of racism and discrimination, low healthcare access and/or knowledge of resources, and even challenging encounters with healthcare providers.” October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month; an annual observance created to celebrate individuals who have battled the disease and support education and research initiatives. SEE ALSO: Prayers Up: Mathew Knowles Is Fighting Breast Cancer Black Woman Applauded For Breast Cancer Surgery On Facebook Live Amid High Death Rates [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889769″ overlay=”true”]

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Entrepreneur Launches Coupon Platform To Support Black-Owned Businesses

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A ccording to a report conducted by Nielsen, Black buying power is estimated to be $1.2 trillion and there are several entrepreneurs on a mission to ensure that those dollars are being circulated within the African American community. Danielle McGee created the website Black Business Boom as an avenue to connect consumers to Black-owned businesses throughout the country, the Chicago Defender reported. Entrepreneur Creates Coupon Program For Black-Owned Businesses to Compete With Groupon https://t.co/XDA1SxwymQ https://t.co/iG7BIKnGbP — Black America Cares (@BlackPeopleCare) October 11, 2019 Similar to the websites Groupon and Living Social, McGee’s platform features coupons for nearly 400 small Black-owned businesses. Both the website and app encompass a wide variety of products and services that span from beauty to auto. The platform also provides users with information about events and promotions from Black-owned businesses and features location-based advertising. Black Business Boom was developed to highlight businesses and build a solid foundation for customer loyalty. “I started Black Business Boom because Black-owned businesses typically have less access to funding, which consequently limits their ability to spend money on marketing,” McGee said in a statement. “Our platform is an affordable way for small business owners to generate revenue while attracting loyal customers.” She also stressed the importance of putting action behind social movements surrounding the support of Black-owned businesses by providing people with the resources needed to take actionable steps towards fulfilling the mission. There have been several digital platforms created to support Black-owned businesses. After truck driver Edward Dillard found it hard to locate African American-owned restaurants during his coast to coast shifts on the road—especially on the outskirts of major cities—he launched the platform Eat Black Owned . The website is a national directory of over 2,000 Black-owned eateries. Users can locate restaurants based on their geographical location. SEE ALSO: Delaware Native Launches Black-Owned Restaurant Directory Black Entrepreneurs Raise $8 Million For Barbershop-Focused App [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3889618″ overlay=”true”]

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Jen Harley: Ronnie Threatened to Flat-Out MURDER Me!

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New details have emerged in regard to the recent arrest of Ronnie Ortiz-Magro . And they paint an even darker picture of the Jersey Shore star than before. Why does Jen Harley have a restraining order against her baby daddy? Why can Ronnie not go anywhere near his 18-month old daughter, Ariana? What are the details behind this disturbing incident? Scroll down for the latest… 1. Things Look Very Bad for Ronnie The veteran reality star was arrested for assault early on the morning of October 4 after an argument between him and Harley turned physical. 2. That’s Awful. What Happened? At one point, Harley allegedly made a run for it, escaping the Los Angeles home she and Ronnie were renting… with toddler daughter Ariana in her arms. 3. What Was She Trying to Do? There’s surveillance footage of Harley seemingly trying to hide Ariana in a car trunk… or maybe leave her with a neighbor. Anything to get her away from Ronnie. 4. YIKES! We know, right? According to the police report (i.e. from Harley), Ronnie ran after her and took Ariana out of Jen’s arms. He then went back inside the home and locked the door. 5. This is When the Police Were Called Upon their arrival, however, Ronnie refused to let the cops in, forcing them to break down the front door. 6. YIKES, Take Two That wasn’t even the end of it. Ronnie was so out of control that the police had to actually tase him and handcuff him to a gurney. There are photos out there of a shirtless Ronnie being wheeled away by authorities. View Slideshow

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Catelynn Lowell FINALLY Tells All: Is She Really Pregnant?!

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Catelynn Lowell has had some very eventful pregnancies. It's sort of the thing that happens when you get famous and then base your entire livelihood on getting pregnant at 16. But for the past couple of weeks, there has been a swirl of rumors about a new pregnancy, and although it seems unlikely, the rumors simply will not quit. Thankfully, Catelynn has released an official statement explaining everything. And you may be surprised about what she has to say … 1. So Many! Catelynn and Tyler Baltierra have had three children together — all girls. And yes, that little detail is going to be important later. 2. Carly Back when they were teenagers, they had Carly, the daughter they placed for adoption. 3. Nova Several years later, they welcomed Nova. 4. Vaeda And just earlier this year, sweet little Vaeda was born. 5. One Happy Family So they’ve got a darling little family, right? They see Carly occasionally, and they’re raising Nova and Vaeda. From what we’ve seen, it seems like they’re super pleased with life at the moment. 6. Except … They still really, really want a son though. View Slideshow

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