Cyntoia Brown Granted Clemency By Governor Bill Haslam After a very difficult weekend where sexual predators ruled the new cycle, we are ecstatic to report that a women who fought back against a sexual abuser is finally getting the justice she deserves. According to the Tennessean , Governor Bill Haslam has grant full and complete clemency to Cyntoia Brown and she will be released on August 7, 2019! Cyntoia’s sentence will be commuted to parole where she will stay under state supervision for the next 10 years. Source: Chip Somodevilla / Getty “Cyntoia Brown committed, by her own admission, a horrific crime at the age of 16,” Haslam said in a statement. “Yet, imposing a life sentence on a juvenile that would require her to serve at least 51 years before even being eligible for parole consideration is too harsh, especially in light of the extraordinary steps Ms. Brown has taken to rebuild her life. “Transformation should be accompanied by hope. So, I am commuting Ms. Brown’s sentence, subject to certain conditions.” Letter from Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam granting clemency to #CyntoiaBrown . #RolandMartinUnfiltered pic.twitter.com/6SURLvxepY — rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) January 7, 2019 We couldn’t be happier for Cyntoia! Won’t he do it?!?
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty #TeamThis… EJ Johnson Replies To Homophobic Comment EJ Johnson is not the 1, 2 or the 3, to be played with and the always fashionable son of Magic and Cookie Johnson made that clear by classily clapping back at a fan. The stylish reality star showed off his extravagant fashion on his Instagram today, this time from Warner Bros’ Golden Globes after party. EJ donned an Alexander Vauthier gown and some patent leather booties to walk the carpet, and while most people LOVED seeing EJ exude confidence in his look, a homophobic hater sent shade his way. “If my son ever pulled something like this I would whoop his add [sic] that’s too embarrassing,” wrote the impoverished imbecilen in EJ’s comments section. “Your son can pull any look he chooses even this one regardless of your ignorance,” replied EJ. If you’re curious about how Magic Johnson feels about EJ, it’s actually the exact opposite of what that hateful person posted on his page. The NBA legend previously told Ellen that he “loves and supports” his gender-fluid son, no matter what. “When my son came out, I was so happy for him and happy for us as parents,” said Magic. “We love him. EJ is amazing. So you got to support your child, because there are so many people who try to discriminate against them, so they need you to support them. Because if you don’t support them, who is going to support them? And love them?” Seats—have several of them EJ Johnson, haters. Source: gotpap/Bauer-Griffin / Getty More Golden Globes after partyin’ EJ Johnson on the flip.
Republic of Wadiya’s leader was armed with an urn purportedly containing ashes of Kim Jong Il on Sunday night. By Kevin P. Sullivan “The Dictator” arrives at the 2012 Oscars Photo: Jason Merritt/ Getty Images True to his word and the threats he made on live television, Sacha Baron Cohen arrived on the red carpet for the 2012 Oscars in character as General Aladeen, the leader from his upcoming movie “The Dictator.” But appearing as the Dictator was just the beginning. Once he hit the carpet, Baron Cohen made as big a scene as many imagined he would as Ryan Seacrest became the unwitting victim of the actor’s publicity stunt. Armed with an urn supposedly containing the ashes of North Korea’s Kim Jong Il, Baron Cohen spilled the powdery contents of the container all over the E! host and his tuxedo. It was the final moment in a long battle of the wills with the Academy, which Baron Cohen ultimately won , resulting in his appearance in character as the ruler of the fictional nation, the Republic of Wadiya, flanked by his female security entourage. The appearance came after a long, public battle between the producers of the show and Baron Cohen, who was initially invited because of his involvement in Best Picture nominee “Hugo.” Word soon leaked out that Baron Cohen planned to walk the carpet in costume to promote his new film. It wasn’t long before the Academy pulled his tickets in an attempt to discourage his turning the red carpet into a self-promotional platform. Soon after the ban, Baron Cohen went on the offensive, releasing a statement in character and threatening the Academy if his tickets were not honored. “While I applaud the Academy for taking away my right to free speech, I warn you that if you do not lift your sanctions and give me my tickets back by 12 p.m. on Sunday, you will face unimaginable consequences.” Luckily for the Academy, they allowed Baron Cohen to walk the carpet in his large hair, beard and military garb. Not long after the reversal on the decision, Oscar 2012 producer Brian Grazer told “Extra” that he was excited for Baron Cohen’s appearance. “We’re thrilled to have him and he’ll be on the red carpet, I guess, dressed as the Dictator,” he said. The MTV Movies team has the 2012 Oscars covered! Keep it locked at MTV.com all night and beyond for updates on the night’s big winners and the best red-carpet fashion . Join the live conversation by tweeting @MTVNews with the hashtag #Oscars. Related Videos Oscars 2012: Red Carpet Highlights
