*THIS ARTICLE CONTAINS HEAVY SPOILERS FOR BLACK PANTHER* One of the beauties of Black Panther is the fact that there are so many sides to a political debate and everyone has a defensible point. T’Challa wants to maintain Wakandan peace in solitude without worrying about outsiders (namely Westerners) infiltrating and destroying their way of life. Nakia thinks Wakanda can be a beacon of peace for the rest of Africa, and the world, offering its technological advances to better subjugated countries. Erik Killmonger wants to use Wakandan weaponry to initiate a worldwide black revolution. He wants to use vibranium-powered technology to take down the countries that have colonized and pillaged blackness for centuries. His stance in particular has garnered a passionate following on social media and melinated brunches across the country. Get a group of people together to debate Black Panther and you may see as many people riding for Killmonger as anyone else in the movie. The defense of Killmonger is pretty typical, because we as a society are so incredibly capable of overlooking someone’s treatment of black women on the road to being pegged as a revolutionary. In short, Killmonger is simply an abuser and murderer of black women and defending him means a willingness to accept his treatment of those black women on the way to faux-liberation. Here are the times Killmonger laid hands on people in the movie: 1. He shot his girlfriend in the head to get her out of the way so he could kill a white man. Which, c’mon, the symbolism there is really what this whole article is about, right? 2. He defeated T’Challa in ritual combat. Okay, fine. He won fair and square (after giving a monologue about the people from black and brown countries he’s killed along the way). 3. He choked an elder black woman because she didn’t want to burn down all the remaining heart-shaped herbs. Which, by the way, if he were really about liberating all of his people instead of just himself, why wouldn’t he send a few heart-shaped herbs to some of the spies in countries across the world? Namely countries that have Captain Americas running around? 4. He killed a member of the Dora Milaje, slicing her throat when mere incapacitation was enough. Two minutes later he cut Nakia in the leg and then tried to kill Shuri before T’Challa stopped him. 5. He fought T’Challa again and died. So in the five scenes in which Killmonger fought someone, he left two black women dead, one choked out, another one injured and another within a few inches of getting killed. Killmonger didn’t care about black women in his quest for liberation. He wasn’t a revolutionary, because no true revolutionary can possibly think black freedom is possible without all black people also being freed. He never showed any regard for black women at any moment in the film. Killmonger wasn’t a savior. He was Chris Brown with military training. But I’m not surprised that so many people ignored his treatment of black women to crown him our new lord and savior. We live in a world where making a song we can two-step to is grounds for society forgiving how many black women get hurt along the way. Seriously, I was at a party this weekend where a DJ played “Step In The Name Of Love.” In 2018. It’s just absurd how many people left Black Panther screaming about the strong portrayals of the black women in the film while cheering for someone who beat up literally every one of those women. That’s because abusing black women isn’t ever a non-starter for us. Instead our conversations revolve around how much abuse towards black women we’re willing to accept before we finally “cancel” someone. Misogyny can’t be the few cracked eggs we will accept to make our chicken anymore. Abuse can’t be the spilled milk it’s always been. Killmonger should have been seen as a villain the moment he put his hands on a woman. If I had to choose between T’Challa and Killmonger, I’d choose the former. He surrounded himself with black women from the beginning and listened and revered them. But really, if we’re keeping it a buck, Nakia was the one who was right all along any damn way.
I’m not really sure what’s weirder about this new Kendall Jenner photoshoot, that a sneaker company hired someone famous for doing nothing all day to be their official spokesmodel, or that their new clothing line seems to include a track suit with a denim skirt. I don’t know if Adidas is trying to get into the fashion business or what, but that’s almost as ridiculous as the idea of calling Kendall a real supermodel. Oh wait.
I’m guessing you guys probably heard, but according to my sources it was Valentine’s Day yesterday. And at first I thought it was a little weird I didn’t hear from my former crush Miley Cyrus . But then I remembered that’s just our thing. You know, where I drool over her in lingerie and she pretends not to know/care that I exist. It’s one of the world’s greatest love stories. Anyway, I’m pretty sure these pictures were meant for me, not this Liam Hemsworth dude, but I’m happy to share, so enjoy.
Throughout the #MeToo movement, one group of alleged sex monsters have managed to totally avoid facing any consequences: men who had already been accused long before Weinstein’s downfall. Right now, Shaun White is at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, cementing his legacy. But, as we look at the allegations, fans of winter sports should ask themselves: does Shaun White really deserve their support? Before we talk about the allegations against Shaun White, let’s talk about his better-known public misbehavior. Several years ago — back in 2012, when people thought that the world was going to end but didn’t realize that it would be long, drawn out, and presided over by a malevolent orange — Shaun White was arrested for vandalism and public intoxication . Allegedly reeking of alcohol, Shaun White pulled a fire alarm in his hotel, prompting the building’s evacuation. He then apparently grappled a bit with someone who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene, and ended up being arrested. Hey, we’re not judging anybody for drinking — but pulling a fire alarm can be dangerous or even lethal (if there’s a panic or if resources are diverted from a real fire). And, obviously, belligerence and alleged violence aren’t okay, either. Unfortunately, there are more serious accusations against Shaun White. In August of 2016, Lena Zawaideh — the drummer in Shaun White’s band, Bad Things, alleged in court documents that Shaun White had sexually harassed her. Among the complaints was the allegation that Shaun had sent graphic images of a sexually explicit nature to her. Shaun would later admit to having sent the messages. In Feburary of 2017, Shaun’s team asked the court to compel Lena Zawaideh to undergo a psychological evaluation — we can’t speak to his team’s motives, but such orders are sometimes used as fishing expeditions or as an intimidation tactic. Three months after the demand for an evaluation, however, Shaun White and his team agreed to pay Lena Dawaideh an undisclosed settlement. The accusations include White sending her photos of erect penises, forcing her to watch sexually disturbing videos (including one which apparently sexualized human excrement!!), and making explicit comments about her relationship with her boyfriend. She also describes Shaun White sticking his hand down his pants and walking over to her and pressing his hand into her face in an attempt to force her to smell his genitals by proxy. Furthermore, she alleges that he used his position as the band’s “money guy” to make her change her look, including wearing her hair how he wanted it, not wearing red lipstick, and dressing in more revealing and provocative outfits. They were in a band, but a lot of this sounds like workplace sexual harassment. On Wednesday afternoon, Shaun White was interviewed at an Olympic Committee news conference. Not only were no female reporters called on to ask questions, but when asked about the allegations against him, Shaun replied: “Honestly, I’m here to talk about the Olympics, not gossip.” That’s … incredibly dismissive. “I am who I am, and I’m proud of who I am and my friends love me and vouch for me and I think that stands on its own.” Now, at least, Shaun White has apologized. Well, he’s apologized for being dismissive. Speaking to Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Shaun White said: “I’m truly sorry that I chose the word gossip. It was a poor choice of words to describe such a sensitive subject in the world today. I’m just truly sorry. I was so overwhelmed with just wanting to talk about how amazing today was and share my experience.” He added that he’s proud of who he is today. Some wonder if Shaun White is accustomed to being able to dismiss and charm his way out of questions like that, and if the cultural impact of #MeToo is making serious allegations of bad behavior harder for people to ignore. Of course, Shaun White was also excoriated by Twitter for dragging an American flag on the ground. For an Olympic champion, he’s having a relatively bad day. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?
Throughout the #MeToo movement, one group of alleged sex monsters have managed to totally avoid facing any consequences: men who had already been accused long before Weinstein’s downfall. Right now, Shaun White is at the Pyeongchang Winter Olympics, cementing his legacy. But, as we look at the allegations, fans of winter sports should ask themselves: does Shaun White really deserve their support? Before we talk about the allegations against Shaun White, let’s talk about his better-known public misbehavior. Several years ago — back in 2012, when people thought that the world was going to end but didn’t realize that it would be long, drawn out, and presided over by a malevolent orange — Shaun White was arrested for vandalism and public intoxication . Allegedly reeking of alcohol, Shaun White pulled a fire alarm in his hotel, prompting the building’s evacuation. He then apparently grappled a bit with someone who tried to stop him from fleeing the scene, and ended up being arrested. Hey, we’re not judging anybody for drinking — but pulling a fire alarm can be dangerous or even lethal (if there’s a panic or if resources are diverted from a real fire). And, obviously, belligerence and alleged violence aren’t okay, either. Unfortunately, there are more serious accusations against Shaun White. In August of 2016, Lena Zawaideh — the drummer in Shaun White’s band, Bad Things, alleged in court documents that Shaun White had sexually harassed her. Among the complaints was the allegation that Shaun had sent graphic images of a sexually explicit nature to her. Shaun would later admit to having sent the messages. In Feburary of 2017, Shaun’s team asked the court to compel Lena Zawaideh to undergo a psychological evaluation — we can’t speak to his team’s motives, but such orders are sometimes used as fishing expeditions or as an intimidation tactic. Three months after the demand for an evaluation, however, Shaun White and his team agreed to pay Lena Dawaideh an undisclosed settlement. The accusations include White sending her photos of erect penises, forcing her to watch sexually disturbing videos (including one which apparently sexualized human excrement!!), and making explicit comments about her relationship with her boyfriend. She also describes Shaun White sticking his hand down his pants and walking over to her and pressing his hand into her face in an attempt to force her to smell his genitals by proxy. Furthermore, she alleges that he used his position as the band’s “money guy” to make her change her look, including wearing her hair how he wanted it, not wearing red lipstick, and dressing in more revealing and provocative outfits. They were in a band, but a lot of this sounds like workplace sexual harassment. On Wednesday afternoon, Shaun White was interviewed at an Olympic Committee news conference. Not only were no female reporters called on to ask questions, but when asked about the allegations against him, Shaun replied: “Honestly, I’m here to talk about the Olympics, not gossip.” That’s … incredibly dismissive. “I am who I am, and I’m proud of who I am and my friends love me and vouch for me and I think that stands on its own.” Now, at least, Shaun White has apologized. Well, he’s apologized for being dismissive. Speaking to Today’s Savannah Guthrie, Shaun White said: “I’m truly sorry that I chose the word gossip. It was a poor choice of words to describe such a sensitive subject in the world today. I’m just truly sorry. I was so overwhelmed with just wanting to talk about how amazing today was and share my experience.” He added that he’s proud of who he is today. Some wonder if Shaun White is accustomed to being able to dismiss and charm his way out of questions like that, and if the cultural impact of #MeToo is making serious allegations of bad behavior harder for people to ignore. Of course, Shaun White was also excoriated by Twitter for dragging an American flag on the ground. For an Olympic champion, he’s having a relatively bad day. View Slideshow: Hollywood Sex Scandal: Who’s Been Caught? Accused? Fired?
I don’t know how much longer Irina Shayk has got before the Kendall Jenners and Bella Hadids of this world take over as the fashion industry’s top supermodels — plus, Irina’s 32 now, which is practically ancient in the modeling world. But I do know this: Irina is still a total five-alarm pants fire in lingerie. And that’s good enough to last me the next 30-45 seconds at least. Yow.
Source: Paul Barton / Getty Family will keep your grounded when you think you’re on top of the world. Pittsburgh Steelers star JuJu Smith-Schuster posted this hilarious video to Twitter of his mom putting him in his place and putting him to work around the house. ”Mom, I’m an NFL player… I can’t be doing this stuff,” as she hands him a broom. She replied: “You ain’t shit, go broom up that g**damn s*** over there; Hurry up!” Watch below: Mom putting me in my place! Making me broom around the house pic.twitter.com/VVd8EmJ7ku — JuJu Smith-Schuster (@TeamJuJu) February 10, 2018
Source: Nigel Waldron / Getty Chris Brown is on cloud nine after the success of his massive album “Heartbreak on a Full Moon” and he’s ready to get back on the road. He recently took to Twitter to suggest a massive super tour that would include himself alongside some of today’s biggest names in music. Just thinking…. A CRAZY WORLD TOUR would BEYONCE, RIHANNA, BRUNO MARS, CHRIS BROWN. “2 for 2”. And if y’all decide to do it without me… give me 10%. — Chris Brown (@chrisbrown) February 9, 2018 Hit the flip to see how people are reacting to this world tour.
Essentially, the Duggars are famous for two things – being very fertile and being very religious. The two conditions are inextricably linked, of course, as only people who believe they’ll go to eternal hell if they use condoms would subject themselves to the temporary hell of raising 19 children. Just kidding, Duggars! Anyway, it seems Jill Duggar is proving to be an unexpected rebel in more ways than one. Not only has she yet to sire an entire baseball team’s worth of children (complete with full pitching staff and designated hitters), but fans think she might be turning her back on her faith. In a recent Instagram post, Jill revealed that she’s currently reading a book with the rather ambitious title of The Story of Reality . “Wow! I’m not even finished with this book yet and it’s so good! Just read chapters 13-15 today. If you’ve ever wondered #whydoesgodallowsuffering or you’ve stopped believing in God then you’ve gotta read this book!” Jill wrote. “I could never give up on God, our father,” one user wrote, apparently under the impression that Jill was questioning her faith. “He is the reason we are all here, on the earth he made. You just need to remember to believe in him.” At one point a user who identified herself as an atheist congratulated Jill on opening herself up to new ideas. Needless to say, the situation threw some of Jill’s more pious followers for a loop. “This is a Christian book and how everything in the world ties in with God. People are making ignorant assumptions and haven’t even bothered to learn what this book is about,” one user argued. Indeed, according to a description on the book’s Amazon page, The Story of Reality makes an argument for “Christianity as a true story of how the world began.” So relax, folks – it appears that Jill has no intention of deviating from the belief system she was raised with. But that’s not stopping the debate from raging on Jill’s Instagram page. For some of her followers, the most interesting part of Jill’s latest post has nothing to do with her beliefs, and everything to do with to do the most compelling word in the book’s title – reality. When Derick Dillard attacked Jazz Jennings on Twitter, he launched his tirade by accusing the teen of starring in “a reality show that promotes an unreality.” Derick was fired by TLC for his harassment, and some former fans couldn’t resist the opportunity to remind Jill of her family’s latest scandal: “The Reality is that your homophobic husband got fired from the show! Perfect outcome!” wrote one IG user. Watch Counting On online for more of the Duggars’ take on reality. View Slideshow: Jill Duggar and Derick Dillard Photos
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