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Meet DillBoss, the 21-year-old St. Louis native with a mission to ‘make music without the antics’
Photo credit: Courtesy of Dillon Scott Dillon Scott, who goes by the stage name DillBoss, is a junior marketing student at the University of Miami. A self-driven artist signed to Cane Records, Frost School of Music’s student-run record label, his love for music motivates him to balance his academics with the pursuit of his dreams. After the unanticipated success of a few of his freestyle records, Scott became even more determined to one-up himself and keep improving.
Model Cheyenne Depree on modeling, acting, how to break into the business
Cheyenne Depree truly embodies the meaning of bold and beautiful. You may have seen her hosting the Oscars, appearing on shows like “Key & Peele” and CBS’s “the Mentalist” or perhaps being the cover star of Black Owned Enterprise “Black” magazine. She commands attention, and her success in the fashion world is undeniable proof that she is a force to be reckoned with. Depree has been rocking the runway ever since she signed with her first modeling agency in 2008.
Kathy Jacobs Poses For Sports Illustrated At 56
Kathy Jacobs is a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model at 56. At 56 years old, Kathy Jacobs is now a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue model. Jacobs, only 5-foot-3-inches, aims to challenge traditional beauty standards.
Tommie Lee Explains Her Side Of The Story Concerning Pregnant Daughter
Tommie Lee opens up about her feelings about teen pregnancy via Instagram Live. Tommie Lee's daughter, Samaria, announced her pregnancy a few weeks ago. The 17-year-old returned to the headlines yesterday when she said that despite her mother’s alleged attempts to trick her into having an abortion, she plans to carry her child to term. Now, following Samaria's allegations, Tommie spoke about her oldest daughter, Samaria’s pregnancy on Instagram Live last night.
Tamar Braxton 911 Call: Family Reportedly Has Concerns About Boyfriend
Tamar Braxton’s boyfriend’s 911 call raises some alarm bells for her family, according to a new report. Tamar Braxton’s family is apparently confused about the things her boyfriend said when he called 911 the night of her suicide attempt. When David Adefeso, Tamar’s boyfriend, called 911, he spoke about some of the issues that Tamar had with WeTV.
Larsa Pippen & Her 12-Year Old Daughter Are Almost Same Height In Matching Bikinis
Larsa Pippen posts a picture of herself and her daughter in matching bikinis. On Sunday, Larsa Pippen took to Instagram to post a picture of herself and her 12-year-old daughter Sophia wearing matching White Fox Boutique butterfly-print bikinis. “Twinning bikini,” she wrote in the caption. In the photo, which has since gone viral, Larsa is wearing a pink triangle style bikini top with a sheer wrap, while both mother and daughter Sophia’s wear black sunglasses, pose with their legs crossed.
Russel Wilson Has COVID-19 Concerns About NFL Season & Pregnant Ciara
Russell Wilson voices his concerns about returning to the field during the coronavirus pandemic as his wife, Ciara is pregnant. On Sunday, Russell Wilson voiced his apprehension about returning to football in the middle of the current coronavirus crisis. As they announced in January, Wilson’s wife, Ciara, is pregnant with their second child together. Wilson expressed that the start of NFL training camp could pose a health risk to his family. “I am concerned. My wife is pregnant.
Kylie Jenner & Travis Scott Reunite In Laguna Beach
Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott take a family trip to Laguna Beach. On Saturday, Kylie Jenner linked up with her ex and daughter Stormi’s father Travis Scott for a trip to Laguna Beach. Due to the current spread of COVID-19, they all wore face masks for protection. Stormi’s mask was decorated with a Takashi Murakami daisy-print design. Over 392 thousand confirmed cases and 7,710 deaths due to COVID-19 have been reported in California as of today.
St. Louis Couple Who Pointed Guns At BLM Protestors Appear In Trump Campaign
A St. Louis couple appeared on Trump’s virtual campaign after pointing their guns at Black Lives Matter protesters A St. Louis couple appeared on Trump’s virtual campaign after a video of them pointing their guns at Black Lives Matter protestors circulated social media last month. Mark and Patricia McCloskey toted an assault rifle and a pistol as the demonstrators marched through their neighborhood.
Chrissy Teigen Shows Breast Implant Removal Scars To Prove Surgery Was Real
Chrissy Teigen posts her surgery scars as proof that she had her implants removed. Last month, Chrissy Teigen told the public that she had her breast implants removed, but her announcement was met with some doubts. To prove that she really underwent the procedure, Teigen posted pictures of her post-op scars. “A few of my friends keep having to tell people that I really got my implants out because no one believes it…these are the scars,” she said in an Instagram Story video on Sunday.
Portland Protestors Arrested By Unidentified Officers In Unmarked Non-Government Rental Cars
Federal officers with no identification and unmarked cars have been arresting Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland. According to Oregon Public Broadcasting, federal officers with no identification have been arresting Black Lives Matter protesters in Portland since around July 14. The officers, dressed in camouflage, have reportedly been driving in unmarked non-government rental vehicles.
All 3 Ahmaud Arbery Murder Suspects Plead Not Guilty
The three men indicted for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery plead not guilty in court. William "Roddie" Bryan and Gregory and Travis McMichael, the three men charged with the murder of Ahmaud Arbery, all pled not guilty at the arraignment on Friday. Bryan's attorney is pursuing bond for his client. He also filed a motion to submit questions to potential jurors in the attempt to screen them for biases. He requested that everyone be examined separately and privately.
Caitlyn Jenner Volunteers To Be Kanye West's Vice President
Caitlyn Jenner asks Kanye West if she can be his vice president. Caitlyn was just leaving Starbucks in Westlake Village, CA when TMZ asked her if she is voting for Kanye in the upcoming 2020 presidential election. As it turns out, Caitlyn plans on doing a lot more than voting. Her response: “Well I texted him and said ‘can I be your VP’.” "What a combination!" she said after the reporter told her that it was a genius idea.
24-Year-Old Pregnant Youtuber Nicole Thea Cause of Death Revealed
YouTube star Nicole Thea's mother reveals her daughter's cause of death. On Sunday, Nicole Thea’s mother announced that she passed away on Saturday morning at 24 years old. The UK-based YouTube personality, dancer, and accessory and eyelash designer was eight months pregnant and in the midst of documenting her pregnancy. Her family believes that she and her unborn son named Reign died of a “massive heart attack”.
Jamie Foxx's "Project Power" Trailer: Action-Packed Hunt For Superpower Pill
A special but dangerous pill gives superpowers in the new movie "Project Power." Project Power is a new Netflix film premiering on August 14. The movie starsJamie Foxx, who joins forces with Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Dominique Fishback in the effort to track down the dealer of a special pill and rescue his kidnapped daughter. The pill gives its host “five minutes of pure power,” but there is no way to know what power that will be.
"Entourage" Actor Kevin Connolly Accused Of Sexual Assault
"Entourage" actor Kevin Connolly is accused of sexual assault. Costume designer Gracie Cox accused Kevin Connolly of sexual assault. She says that the assault took place in December 2005 at a Manhattan wrap party for Connolly’s directorial debut The Gardener of Eden.
Bubonic Plague Case Suspected In China
Xinhua news reports a case of bubonic plague in China's Inner Mongolia. Chinese news agency Xinhua recently reported a case of what is believed to be the bubonic plague. Bubonic plague is the most fatal pandemic in human history. It was responsible for the Black Death, a period in the mid-1300s when half of Europe’s population fell ill and died. The case was identified in the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia.
Paris Jackson Criticized For Playing A Lesbian Jesus In "Habit"
Paris Jackson receives criticism for portraying Jesus as a lesbian in upcoming movie. Michael Jackson’s 22-year-old daughter Paris Jackson is facing major criticism for depicting Jesus as a lesbian in the upcoming film Habit. According to Variety, the film is about “a street smart, party girl with a Jesus fetish [who] gets mixed up in a violent drug deal and finds a possible way out; by masquerading as a nun.” People are so outraged that they have started a petition against the film on Change.org.
Truly Young Shares Bikini Pic While Pledging Allegiance To Lana Del Rey’s “National Anthem”
Truly Young shows off her two-piece suit in an Instagram post backing Lana Del Rey. This weekend, Dr. Dre's daughter Truly Young dropped a bikini picture with a caption stating that she will be swapping the “Star-Spangled Banner” for Lana Del Rey’s song “National Anthem.” “Lana Del Rey’s national anthem is the only one I’m acknowledging from now on” said Truly Young on Instagram, all the while showing off her slim figure in a cow-print two-piece bikini.
Koalas Projected To Become Extinct In NSW Before 2050
Koalas are expected to become extinct in New South Wales by 2050. According to a year-long parliamentary inquiry released on Tuesday, koalas are on track to become extinct in the state of New South Wales sometime in the next thirty years. Numbers are dwindling in the koala community as a result of the destruction of their habitat, which was compounded by the 2019-20 bushfires in Australia. The fires wiped out close to one-quarter of the marsupials’ habitat on public land.
New Virus Yields “Pandemic Potential” In China
The new G4 virus has emerged in China that has "human pandemic potential." A new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences revealed that a strain of swine flu found in pigs in China could be contracted by humans and cause another pandemic. The new strain, called G4 EA H1N1, became prevalent in 2016.Researchers believe it to be a blend of a similar flu found in European/Asian birds, North American H1N1, and the swine flu strain of the 2009 pandemic.
Ice-T Reveals Coco Austin's Dad Was Hospitalized For COVID-19
Coco Austin's father, Steve Austin, has tested positive for the coronavirus and is in the hospital. Yesterday on Twitter, Ice-T revealed that Coco Austin’s father, Steve Austin, has been hospitalized for COVID-19. Ice-T tweeted a picture of his father-in-law in an Arizona hospital wearing an oxygen mask and hospital gown. “Coco’s father checked into the Hospital yesterday,” he captioned the picture.
Shaq Teams Up With Papa Johns For Massive “Shaq-A-Roni” Pizza
Shaquille O’Neille unveils the “Shaq-A-Roni” with Papa John's. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neille launched a collaboration with Papa John’s Pizza that features their largest slices ever. O’Neille, who is also a Papa John’s board member and franchise owner, came up with the idea for the Shaq-A-Roni: a 16-inch extra-large pizza topped with 66 pepperoni and extra cheese, cut into eight massive slices. “It was important to me for the Shaq-a-Roni to be bigger than just pizza," said O'Neal in a press release.
Marsai Martin Blows Nose With $100 Bill In Response To BET Awards Haters
Marsai Martin addresses the Twitter trolls who had something to say about her looks. Blackish actress Marsai Martin took to Instagram to address the hate she received for her new hairstyle and teeth. Martin’s appearance at the BET Awards last night was followed by criticism of her teeth, which were mistaken for veneers, and her blonde-dyed hair. “A lot of people have been...talking about my hair and how it looks like a grandma’s wig,” she says before breaking into a sob.
St. Louis Lawyer Couple Points Guns At Black Lives Matter Protesters
A St. Louis couple aimed their guns at a group of peaceful protestors. Videos show a St. Louis couple waving guns at a group of Black Lives Matter protesters marching past their house yesterday evening. The couple, indentified as Mark and Patricia McCloskey, are personal-injury lawyers. They toted a semiautomatic rifle with an extended magazine and a small handgun as the protesters passed their neighborhood. The protestors were on their way to Mayor Lyda Krewson’s house.
Woman Punches Racist “Sacramento Karen” After Daring Her To Say N-Word
Footage of a 7-Eleven altercation shows a racist "Karen" get punched for saying the n-word. Yet another video has surfaced of a racist "Karen." This latest footage shows an exchange between a middle-aged white woman and a black woman in a Sacramento 7-Eleven. The cause of the argument is unclear, but the white woman screamed “I said excuse me!” again and again before saying the n-word that prompted the smackdown she soon received.
Elijah McClain, 23-Year Old Killed By Colorado Police, Case Re-Opened
Colorado authorities reopen investigation for the death of Elijah McClain. After tireless protests and over 2 million petition signatures, the Colorado authorities have finally reopened the investigation of Elijah McClain’s death. On Thursday, Colorado Governor Jared Polis designated Attorney General Phil Weiser to “investigate and, if the facts support prosecution, criminally prosecute any individuals whose actions caused the death of Elijah McClain”.
Wendy’s Arsonist Natalie White Is Girlfriend Of Rayshard Brooks: Report
Accused Wendy's arsonist Natalie White is confirmed to be Rayshard Brooks' girlfriend, via White's lawyer. Natalie White, the woman that was apprehended for the arson of the Atlanta Wendy’s where Rayshard Brooks was killed the day prior, has been identified by her lawyer as Brooks’ girlfriend. The fire burned down the Wendy’s on Saturday, June 13th. The restaurant was surrounded by people protesting the killing of Rayshard Brooks. Following a warrant for her arrest, White turned herself in.
Camille Cosby Shades #MeToo Movement While Hoping For Bill Cosby's Vindication
Camille Cosby defends her husband Bill Cosby. Camille Cosby came to her husband’s defense with criticism against the #MeToo movement in an interview with “ABC News Prime” anchor Linsey Davis on Monday.
Trump Is Very Confused About The "19" In COVID-19
Trump refers to COVID-19 as "Kung-Flu" during his Phoenix rally. President Donald Trump spoke at a re-election campaign rally in Phoenix organized by Students for Trump on Tuesday night. The rally, held in Dream City Church, was attended by over 3000 students. Arizona has seen 1,300 coronavirus deaths while cases have risen to an all-time high.
Cole Sprouse Denies Sexual Assault Accusations
Cole Sprouse responds to sexual assault allegations that were made against him and other "Riverdale" stars. Cole Sprouse promptly put out a statement denying the sexual assault accusations made by @Victori66680029 yesterday on Twitter. “Earlier today myself and three other cast mates were falsely accused of sexual offense by anonymous accounts on twitter,” Sprouse tweeted on Sunday night.
Jussie Smollett's Accused Attacker Wants His Bleach Back From Chicago Police
Abel Osundairo, one of the men accused of attacking Jussie Smollett last year, is asking for the Chicago PD to return his red hat, ski mask, bleach, and more. After questioning Abel Osundario during the Jussie Smollett investigation, the Chicago Police Department has reportedly refused to return his personal belongings. Last year, Abel and his brother Ola were deemed potential suspects for an attack on Empire actor Jussie Smollett.
Kim Kardashian Debunks Kanye West Breakup Rumors With Father's Day Post
Kim Kardashian West is still very much in love with Kanye West, sharing a lovely message on Father's Day. Rumors about Kim and Kanye’s rough patch have been circulating, but Kim Kardashian has once again defied the gossip by showing some appreciation for her husband on Instagram. Yesterday, Kim shared a Father’s Day post dedicated to Kanye. The first picture shows herself, Kanye, and her four kids, North, Psalm, Saint, and Chicago. The next photo captures Kanye with his father and two sons.
FBI Arrests Texas Man Threatening To Kill 200 BLM Protesters
A man has been arrested after sharing a video stating that he wants to kill over 200 Black Lives Matter protestors. On Monday, FBI agents arrested Manuel Flores, a 42-year-old truck driver from El Paso, Texas, after he posted a Youtube video of himself delivering death threats to Black Lives Matter protestors from an account named "Don't CA My TX." Flores was arrested on a federal charge of making a threat over the internet.
Netflix CEO Makes $120 Million Donation To Historically Black Colleges
Netflix CEO is donating $120 million in support of HBCUs. In the midst of the Black Lives Matter movement and ongoing protests, Netflix has taken the initiative as a company to support the black community. Netflix CEO Reed Hastings and his wife, Patty Quillin are donating $120 million to support student scholarships at historically black colleges and universities.
Ian Holm Passes Away At Age 88
Ian Holm, well-known for his role in "Lord Of The Rings," has passed away. At 88 years old, Lord of the Rings actor Ian Holm has passed away. The English actor, also known for his roles in Alien and Chariots of Fire, will be missed dearly. "It is with great sadness that the actor Sir Ian Holm CBE passed away this morning at the age of 88," his agent confirmed to the Guardian. Holm had been battling Parkinson’s for a number of years.
Selena Gomez Shares Encouraging Words For Juneteenth
Selena Gomez uses her platform to encourage her fans to read up on Juneteenth and its history. For the past couple of weeks, Selena Gomez has dedicated her Instagram to the cause of educating her followers on ongoing issues within the black community. She invited Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, Killer Mike, and author Ibram X. Kendi to conduct Instagram takeovers in the hopes of connecting with her massive Instagram platform.
John Oliver Tears Tucker Carlson Apart: “Racist" Or "Total F*cking Moron?"
John Oliver goes off on Tucker Carlson for his Fox News rant. On Sunday night, John Oliver had some words for Tucker Carlson, the Fox News anchor who delivered a sarcastic rant expressing his outrage with an educational Sesame Street skit. “First, obviously, f*** off Tucker, you one-man homeowner’s association,” said Oliver. In the skit, Elmo and his father Louie came together to discuss discrimination on the Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism special.
G-Eazy & Ashley Benson Spotted Holding Hands
Ashley Benson was seen holding hands with rapper G-Eazy, fueling relationship rumors between the two once more. Ashley Benson was spotted in Los Angeles holding hands with rapper G-Eazy on Sunday. The photograph, showing them both in black shorts and sneakers, has aroused some speculation. Not to mention just earlier this month the two were seen kissing in their car on a take-out run from L.A. diner The Apple Pan.
These Are The Top 10 Countries With The Fastest Internet
Speedtest reveals the top 10 countries with the fastest internet speeds. Speedtest’s global index of countries with the fastest fixed broadband and mobile data internet speeds was released in April 2020. The United States fell to number 11 this year, just missing the top 10. The list is now comprised of Southeast Asian and European countries. The leading country is Singapore (average download speed of 198.46 Mbps, upload speed of 207.17 Mbps, latency of 12ms).
Netflix Adds New Genre: Black Lives Matter
Netflix adds Black Lives Matter to its list of genres. Netflix has added Black Lives Matter to its collection of 24 genres. The change occurred after last Saturday when the iconic film The Help became the most streamed title on Netflix. The BLM category is providing easier access to "powerful and complex narratives about the Black experience." "When we say 'Black Lives Matter,' we also mean 'Black storytelling matters,'" said Netflix on Twitter.
Derek Chauvin Eligible For Over $1 Million In Pension Despite Murdering George Floyd
Derek Chauvin stands to receive over $1 million pension even after he murdered George Floyd. George Floyd’s murder launched the word into a state of outrage. The video showing Derek Chauvin kneeling on Floyd’s neck and eventually killing him sparked the international explosion of large-scale protests, activism, and media coverage. Chauvin has finally been sentenced with second degree murder and could receive up to 40 years.
“Staircase Karen” Goes On Racist Rant Once Again In Torrance, CA
Another video captures a racist and xenophobic "Karen". On Thursday a video surfaced of a middle-aged caucasion woman goading an Asian man during what seems to be a dispute sparked by their parked cars. “I am not a racist person, but you know what, you need to go home,” said the woman. The same woman appeared in a similar video on Wednesday. The clip showed her berating a young Asian female after an encounter on a staircase at the park.
Tucker Carlson At It Again, This Time Targets Elmo's Anti-Racism Advocacy
Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson airs his grievances concerning the educational Standing Up to Racism Sesame Street skit. Last Saturday, Elmo provided some insight on the Black Lives Matter movement with the Sesame Streeteducational special titled Coming Together: Standing Up to Racism. “Racism is when people treat other people unfairly because of the way they look or the color of their skin. Not all streets are like Sesame Street. On Sesame Street, we all love and respect one another.
Amanda Seales Schools Terry Crews On Black Supremacy Tweet
Amanda Seales responds to Terry Crews' "Black Supremacy" remarks on Twitter. Amanda Seales has spoken out against the controversial statement Terry Crews made on Twitter. It read "Defeating White supremacy without White people creates Black supremacy. Equality is the truth. Like it or not, we are all in this together." Reminiscent of his attempt to contradict Gabrielle Union’s claims of discrimination on America’s Got Talent, Crews is once again under fire for his comments.
Lizzo’s Impresses Class Of 2020 With Flute Performance
Lizzo opens up Dear Class of 2020 with a moving flute performance accompanied by the New York Philharmonic. College and high school graduates have been mourning the loss of their graduation ceremonies after COVID-19 robbed them of traditional commemoration of the momentous occasion. Some schools such as University of Miami and Loyal University are postponing their graduation ceremonies to later in the year, but many schools have had to cancel them altogether.
Kathy Griffin Advises Trump To Take A Syringe Filled With Air
Kathy Griffin faces backlash for her tweet advising Trump to take a syringe full of air. Kathy Griffin did not take kindly to Trump’s joke regarding seniors suffering from diabetes. “Trump at diabetes event at WH: ‘I don’t use insulin. Should I be?'” tweeted Jim Acosta, CNN’s chief White House correspondent. Griffin quoted Trump’s comment in a tweet saying, “Syringe with nothing but air inside it would do the trick.
Billie Eilish's "Not My Responsibility" Short Film Protests Body-Shaming
Billie Eilish opens up about public perception and body shaming in "Not My Responsibility" short film. While Billie Eilish has gained a lot of popularity at such a young age, she has also received a lot of body shaming and criticism when it comes to her choice of clothing. During a Miami performance on her "Where Do We Go?" tour, Eilish presented a short film expressing her feelings about the judgement and shaming.
Kim & Kanye Celebrate 6th Anniversary: "Forever To Go"
Kim K. and Kanye West Celebrate their 6th wedding Anniversary amidst quarantine struggles. Six years after saying “I do” at Fort di Belvedere in Florence, Italy, KimYe are celebrating their 6th wedding anniversary. On Sunday May 24th, Kim Kardashian shared an Instagram post in celebration of 6 years with Kanye West. The reality star is seen kissing Kanye’s cheek in the first picture of the set while in the second, the two flash big smiles.
Toni Braxton Still Slays In Bikini At 52
Toni Braxton is looking better than ever in her new Instagram bikini picture. Toni Braxton showed off her figure in a fiery Instagram post. The R&B star is 52 years old and looking better than ever. Toni posed in a mirror picture, seemingly holding her top up, with the caption: “MEMORIAL DAY weekend. Beaches are open & I’m beach body ready...but I’m too scared to go.It’s still COVID-19. Y’all stay safe !” Fans are loving the picture: “You look good I wish I had a body like you,” one user commented.
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