Is Karlie Redd really homeless and living with other Z-List celebs? Karlie Redd Denies Being Homeless Via Rumor Fix reports: Karlie Redd is NOT homeless, despite tabloid reports! Gossip sites have falsely reported on Monday that the Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star had been couch surfing since 2005, and mot recently shacked up with alleged new love interest Michael Blackson. But RumorFix can confirm exclusively that neither of those things are true — the reality star beauty has a very comfortable roof over her head and she’s most definitely not canoodling with the comedian. A rep for the star tells RumorFix exclusively, “Karlie Redd is not now, nor has she ever been homeless. Because of the constant publicity swirl around Love & Hip Hop, Ms. Redd has simply chosen to keep this part of her life very private.” The rep continues, “In addition, Mr. Michael Blackson is merely a friend and business associate of Ms. Redd. They maintain a completely platonic and respectable relationship. These rumors are based on pure speculation and are completely false. I am happy to confirm that Ms. Redd lives very comfortably in a lovely home.” So, Karlie isn’t homeless folks. She just looks like a homeless ho. Got it? IG
EBT is DEFINITELY accepted here. Man Arrested For Using Food Stamps To Buy Food For Restaurant This is pretty much what everyone fears when they speak about people taking advantage of government assistance . A North Carolina man used black-market food stamps to stock his restaurant for the low-low. Via NewYorkDailyNews : He had a lot of mouths to feed. The owner of a North Carolina restaurant is accused of illegally using other people’s food stamps to buy food for his establishment. Herbert (Dean) Carlton, owner of Dean’s Southern Bistro in North Wilkesboro, allegedly purchased the stamps from other people to stock up on bulk supplies for his restaurant, reported WXII12. The 54-year-old was charged Monday with 14 counts of illegal possession and use of food stamp cards and held on $5,000 bond. In a statement released by his bistro on Facebook Tuesday, the restaurant described the alleged misuse of government funds as a good gesture gone wrong. “It is unfortunate that a few bad decisions and some poor judgments, all in an effort to help assist persons that may have been in dire straights have now been construed as deceitful and purposefully criminal,” the restaurant stated, while denying reports that all of their food was “solely supported by this” — as was allegedly evident from the “amount of volume” over their last two and a half years of business. “We all stick behind Dean and love him unconditionally,” they stated to more than 170 Facebook “likes.” Carlton’s arrest follows an investigation into illegal food stamp use by the Wilkes County Department of Social Services. Thomas Byers, 23, was also arrested and charged with five felony counts of buying, selling and distribution of food stamp cards. Well he’s certainly resourceful if nothing else! North Wilkesboro PD
Didn’t Nene just claim Cynthia sold her soul to the “devil” Kenya Moore to stay on RHOA ?! Cynthia Bailey Says She Wants To Fix Friendship With Nene Leakes Via S2S Magazine reports: Season 7 of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” is reportedly taping and the close proximity between NeNe Leakes and Cynthia Bailey may be helping the two mend their relationship. “It’s a friendship. We had a rough patch and I’m really looking forward to moving forward with her,” Cynthia recently told WCCB’s QC Scene. “I will always have love for NeNe regardless of whether we’re besties or not.” Cynthia hinted that things are as final as NeNe has made them seem the last few months as she’s repeatedly stated that she’ll never be friends with Cynthia again. “You just have to watch the show to see how the dynamics of our relationship, friendship has changed and evolved,” she said. While Cynthia seemed optimistic about their future as friends, NeNe was reportedly lashing out at her “RHOA” co-stars via Twitter. “Isn’t it funny when people r tryin 2 use you & think u don’t know it! How do u handle it?” wrote NeNe on Friday. That post followed one that has since been deleted in which NeNe suggested someone was selling her soul. “The problem with selling your soul and making a deal with the Devil for money is that it NEVER works out in the end,” NeNe allegedly wrote next to an image of a $1 bill. Do you think Nene and Cynthia will ever be able to reconcile and fix their friendship?
The Baddest Boosh is invading the music scene whether you like it or not… Joseline Hernandez Releases New Music Videos Right on the heels of announcing a joint fall tour with “Stebbie,” Joseline Hernandez released three new tracks and accompanying videos to YouTube bwtween Sunday night and Monday evening. Despite getting booed , dragged , Peep the newest clip, a track called “La Negra,” below and let us know how you think it stacks up against her recently-leaked Flawless Remix … We don’t actually speak enough Spanish to know if she’s got bars or not…but struggle transcends language barriers. Peep more homemade clips for “Mi Colta,” and “Shotz” after the jump. YouTube
Sad news to report today… Robin Williams Found Dead From Apparent Suicide In California Home Actor Robin Williams was found dead from an apparent suicide in his Tiburon, California home earlier today. He was 63. From the Marin County Sheriff’s Department: Via Gawker reports: On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 am, Marin County Communications received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at 12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63 year old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, CA. An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014. Mr. Williams was located this morning shortly before the 9-1-1 call was placed to Marin County Communications. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted. Williams’s publicist released a statement this afternoon confirming the actor’s death: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.” His wife, Susan Schneider, also confirmed the news: “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.” Rest in peace to the legendary actor and condolences to his entire family!
Sad news to report today… Robin Williams Found Dead From Apparent Suicide In California Home Actor Robin Williams was found dead from an apparent suicide in his Tiburon, California home earlier today. He was 63. From the Marin County Sheriff’s Department: Via Gawker reports: On August 11, 2014, at approximately 11:55 am, Marin County Communications received a 9-1-1 telephone call reporting a male adult had been located unconscious and not breathing inside his residence in unincorporated Tiburon, CA. The Sheriff’s Office, as well as the Tiburon Fire Department and Southern Marin Fire Protection District were dispatched to the incident with emergency personnel arriving on scene at 12:00 pm. The male subject, pronounced deceased at 12:02 pm has been identified as Robin McLaurin Williams, a 63 year old resident of unincorporated Tiburon, CA. An investigation into the cause, manner, and circumstances of the death is currently underway by the Investigations and Coroner Divisions of the Sheriff’s Office. Preliminary information developed during the investigation indicates Mr. Williams was last seen alive at his residence, where he resides with his wife, at approximately 10:00 pm on August 10, 2014. Mr. Williams was located this morning shortly before the 9-1-1 call was placed to Marin County Communications. At this time, the Sheriff’s Office Coroner Division suspects the death to be a suicide due to asphyxia, but a comprehensive investigation must be completed before a final determination is made. A forensic examination is currently scheduled for August 12, 2014 with subsequent toxicology testing to be conducted. Williams’s publicist released a statement this afternoon confirming the actor’s death: “Robin Williams passed away this morning. He has been battling severe depression of late. This is a tragic and sudden loss. The family respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.” His wife, Susan Schneider, also confirmed the news: “This morning, I lost my husband and my best friend, while the world lost one of its most beloved artists and beautiful human beings. I am utterly heartbroken. On behalf of Robin’s family, we are asking for privacy during our time of profound grief. As he is remembered, it is our hope the focus will not be on Robin’s death, but on the countless moments of joy and laughter he gave to millions.” Rest in peace to the legendary actor and condolences to his entire family!
“He got it, he got it bad….” Chris Brown Attends Rihanna And Eminem’s Monster Tour There have been heavy rumors that the never-ending love saga between Chris Brown and Rihanna is gearing up for another round ever since Breezy gave his lil blasian boo-thang Karrueche the boot again, and Breezy seems to be just fine with fueling the fire. Rihanna recently kicked off her “Monster” tour with Eminem in Cali and loverboy Breezy took to his Instagram to show her some not-so-subliminal love by recreating..and posting….his graffiti version of the Monster Tour art…. …which also happens to be a part of Rihanna’s Twitter avi at present. The picture has since been deleted, but that wasn’t the only thing Chris did this weekend to show public support for Rihanna and drop big hints at a brewing reunion. Hit the flip for a flick of Breezy backstage with Rih on night 2 of the Monster Tour over the weekend.
Poor thang … Porn Star Christy Mack Beaten By War Machine Police are currently on the hunt for MMA fighter War Machine after they say he got into an altercation with his porn star girlfriend Christy Mack. Mack was apparently so badly injured during the “3-person altercation” that she can “barely talk.” SMFH… TMZ reports: Porn star Christy Mack can barely speak after the beating in which her boyfriend War Machine is the prime suspect … TMZ has learned. As we previously reported … police say War Machine was involved in a 3-person altercation early Friday morning at their home in Vegas. One of the victims was described as the fighter’s “significant other” — and now Mack’s rep confirms she was involved. We’re told the porn star is currently in “very bad shape” and afraid for her life. Christy’s rep says they’re unclear about what happened in their home … because Mack’s injuries have made it difficult for her to speak. The rep also says Christy’s family and friends are willing to pony up a $5000 reward to anyone who can help police locate the fugitive MMA fighter. Las Vegas police say they are unaware of the reward. The rep adds, “We just want to find him. We are all very scared.” A domestic beating from an MMA fighter??? NOONE deserves that kind of treatment. Instagram
Yes, that means exactly what you think it means … Jewish Infants Contracting Herpes Via Rabbis Mouths Post-Circumcision Via TheDailyBeast On July 22, the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene revealed that two new cases of neonatal herpes had been diagnosed during July. One baby was found at 16 days old to have “pustular lesions on the penis and genital area,” and a 17-day-old was found to have “lesions on his penis, left foot, and left thigh.” Based on the timing and the locations of the lesions, the male infants had contracted the herpes simplex virus during their Jewish circumcision custom, a bris, which occurs on the eighth day of life. Circumcisions are a standard—even beneficial—health practice. But each of these boys underwent a bris that followed an ancient ritual not widely practiced outside the ultra-Orthodox community. Metzitzah b’peh (MBP), the orogential (mouth to genitals) suctioning of blood from the penis of an infant male following circumcision, poses one of the most unique and upsetting public health issues. While infants who do not undergo MBP can contract neonatal herpes, infants who do are 3.4 times more likely to do so, according to the New York City Department of Health. Since 2000, 16 cases of neonatal herpes have resulted from MBP in New York City alone, with three proving fatal and others causing long-term health effects, including brain damage. A practice that sounds immediately abhorrent and baffling to nearly anyone outside New York’s ultra-Orthodox community has forced a controversial clash of local politics, culture, and power. MBP has been practiced for millennia with varying regularity among different sects of the Jewish community. However, in 1837, Chasam Sofer, a revered sage in the central and eastern European Jewish world, said oral suctioning could be stopped when it appeared to cause a public health crisis in Vienna. He stated that Jewish law did not state MBP as necessary for fulfilling the Jewish commandment of circumcision, and “even if oral suction had been mentioned in the Mishnah, we would be able to change it to another method which accomplishes the same thing, so long as we heed qualified physicians.” Other rabbis followed with similar rulings, and in many circles, MBP eventually fell out of practice for most Jews. Jewish leaders have condemned the MBP practice, but apparently that has fallen on deaf ears. Multiple religious authorities definitively stressed during the reporting of this article that MBP is not at all necessary to complete a bris. “The most fundamental precept of Jewish law is preservation of health, and life comes first. There’s no close second,” says Ben Hirsch, who was raised in Brooklyn’s ultra-Orthodox community and is now an advocate against abuse within the community. “The rabbis are obligated under Jewish law to defer to medical professionals, but they are refusing to do so, and infants are being maimed and killed.” Most succinctly, Dr. Moshe Tendler, a microbiologist and professor of Talmud at Yeshiva University, wrote in a 2004 Pediatrics article: “The rule that’s above all rules in the Torah is that you cannot expose or accept a risk to health unless there is true justification for it.” First and foremost, with all respect to Jewish tradition, that is just f*****g nasty. Secondly, why would you risk the health of an infant by showing them what that mouth do? Image via Shutterstock
Oh. Theodore Wafer Shocked That He Was Found Guilty Of Renisha McBride’s Murder Via NYDailyNews A suburban Detroit man convicted of murder in the fatal shooting of a young, unarmed woman on his porch is “shocked” by the verdict and deeply remorseful over her death, his attorney said Friday. “He never intended to kill anybody,” Cheryl Carpenter told The Associated Press. “When a person doesn’t have intent, it doesn’t seem right for him to be labeled a murderer.” Theodore Wafer, 55, was convicted of second-degree murder Thursday in the death of 19-year-old Renisha McBride. He said he was afraid for his life when he decided to open the front door and fire a shotgun through a screen door, instantly killing McBride before dawn last Nov. 2. Wafer testified that he acted in self-defense in response to relentless pounding at his doors, but the jury didn’t agree. Prosecutors believe McBride may have been confused and was looking for help when she arrived at his Dearborn Heights home. She had crashed her car hours earlier, and an autopsy found she was very drunk. “We are shocked at the conviction,” said Carpenter, who didn’t speak to reporters immediately after the verdict. “We might not agree with what he did or how he did it, but he was honest with what he told us about that night.” Wafer’s sentencing date was moved to Aug. 20 from Aug. 25. He faces up to life in prison. “Even if he gets 15 years, that’s essentially a life sentence for him,” Carpenter said, noting Wafer’s age. We won’t lose a wink of sleep. Promise. Image via AP
