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Slate's New $24,000 EV Truck Has More Than Enough Payload For a Couple Motorcycles Original
For those unfamiliar, Slate is a Jeff Bezos-funded automotive company that’s been teasing a no-bullshit electric pickup truck for the past few months. Originally, the company promised to offer a vehicle that would start under $20,000. Wild in today's economy, and proven to be almost untrue. However, following a debut of the company’s production-ready pickup, that price is now, uh, slated to be $24,950. There will also be an SUV iteration, with a starting price of $29,950.
Vespa’s 80th Anniversary Party Might Be The Most Italian Thing Ever Original
There are motorcycle events, there are scooter rallies, and then there’s whatever the hell Vespa is about to unleash on Rome next year. Because while most brands celebrate anniversaries with a special paint job and maybe a limited-edition keychain, Vespa looked at its 80th birthday and decided to throw what could become the largest scooter gathering in human history. And the wild part is that it’ll probably work.
The KTM XC Range Is What Happens When Winning Becomes Routine. For Better or Worse Original
Photo by: KTM KTM has revealed its 2027 XC and XC-F cross-country lineup, continuing its long-running focus on purpose-built off-road race bikes for GNCC, Hare Scramble, and cross-country competition. And looking at the updates this year, it’s clear KTM isn’t interested in reinventing a platform that’s already deeply embedded in American off-road racing. Instead, the Austrian brand is doubling down on the formula that made the XC range so dominant in the first place.
Despite Opposition, Feds Have Already Awarded Border Wall Contract Through Big Bend National Park Original
I'd been working on a story about the proposed border wall that aimed to bisect Big Bend National Park in Texas for the last few weeks, having recently spoken with Bob Krumenaker, the Chair of Keep Big Bend Wild, as well as being the former superintendent for Big Bend, about the proposal.
This Superbike Was Modified By A Bunch of Audi Tuners, And We're Here For It
Photo by: MV Agusta MV Agusta and German automotive tuning specialist ABT Sportsline just revealed the Brutale 1000 ABT, and it’s one of those rare machines that exists because two completely different corners of enthusiast culture looked at each other and decided enabling bad decisions together sounded fun. Because here’s the thing: Motorcycle companies and car tuners usually operate in totally different universes.
Is GoPro For Sale? Possibly Original
GoPro came about just as action sports rose in prominance, and it instantly made GoPro a household name. Honestly, as someone who grew up watching Pastrana, Deegan, Hart, Hawk, Margera, Slater, and others throw down harder than anyone around, GoPro made everyone want to rise to the occasion, too.
Institutional Failures and Bureaucratic Negligence in Cologne, Germany (Kalk)
We're Here · Follow 4 min read · -- By Fransmine A. Platz On April 19, 2018, I signed a rental agreement along with four other parties for two apartments in Cologne, Germany (Kalk). Over the years, I have faced mounting legal and bureaucratic obstacles that have not only put my housing security at risk but also threatened my ability to retain custody of my children.
Latest Wembanyama praise comes with strongest proclamation yet
In less than a month, the San Antonio Spurs will take the floor against the Dallas Mavericks in their season opener. It's about time. Spurs fans are foaming at the mouth in anticipation of what should be a coming-out party for Victor Wembanyama. The best part about having a young player with the work ethic and ability of a Wemby is that there will be several coming-out parties as he continues to take leaps in his game. It's the most advantageous position imaginable for a rebuilding organization.
Baltimore Ravens Honor Ray Rice And Other Times Black Male Celebrities Were Seemingly Given Passes After Harming Black Women
MadameNoire Featured Video The Baltimore Ravens are placing retired running back Raymell “Ray” Rice on a pedestal, honoring him as the Ravens’ “Legend of the Game.” According to their news release, his record as a professional player, self-improvement and philanthropic ways drove Ravens management to deem him the right fit.
Tales From TikTok: Black TikToker Calls Out White People Kicking Off 2024 For Colonizing Our New Year’s Traditions
MadameNoire Featured Video A TikToker spotlighted the audacity of white people embracing a predominantly Black American New Year’s Day cooking tradition African Americans have been doing for decades. Black folks know that when a new year rolls around, it calls for a big pot of collard greens, black-eyed peas and cornbread — critical components in the Black spiritual belief that these foods welcome financial prosperity and good fortune.
Boosie BadAzz Says He Walked Out Of ‘The Color Purple’ Due To Film’s Lesbian Storyline
MadameNoire Featured Video Boosie BadAzz is being dragged online for his criticism of the new musical adaption of The Color Purple. On Jan. 2, the 41-year-old rapper revealed on X, formerly Twitter, that he walked out of The Color Purple due to the lesbian storyline featured in the film. “TWO OTHER OLDER COUPLES WALKED OUT ALSO,” the Baton Rouge native penned. Boosie said that he ditched the movie because he had his “little girls” with him. “It seemed like a [rainbow] LOVE STORY.
‘Yo, You Gotta Get A Room!’: YouTube Troll Charleston White Caught On Video Grinding With Brittany Renner
MadameNoire Featured Video If you’re familiar with popular YouTube comedian Charleston White, then you know the professional internet troll has made a name for himself by staying in everybody’s business and calling them out in his own crude and often controversial way. Well, recently, a video has been floating around social media that shows White intimately getting his grind on with none other than model and Instagram influencer Brittany Renner during an appearance on the Danza Project podcast.
LA Property Owner Sues Chaka Khan
MadameNoire Featured Video Legendary R&B singer Chaka Khan has found herself knee-deep in a legal battle with a property owner in Los Angeles, who is suing her for allegedly violating her lease agreement and an incident involving her dog allegedly attacking another tenant.
Erica Dixon And Lil Scrappy Enjoy Holiday Baecation Wining And Dining At Georgia Spa
MadameNoire Featured Video Lil Scrappy and Erica Dixon seemingly enjoyed their lavish getaway at the Spa at Château Élan in Braselton, Georgia. Erica’s recent Instagram activities, Dec. 27, showed the two Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta stars had themselves a time at the spa, wining and dining, getting massages and soaking in the jacuzzi. The shocker came when the 39-year-old entrepreneur went on IG Live and showed her in a jacuzzi with her baby daddy. “Hey, y’all always ask me where [Scrappy] at.
Blueface Name Drops Cardi B, Offset, Soulja Boy And NLE Choppa In His And Jaidyn Alexis’ ‘Barbie’ Remix
MadameNoire Featured Video It’s not a diss when it comes from a nobody. Blueface remixed his baby’s mama Jaidyn Alexis’ track “Barbie,” adding a verse that acted as a diss to Offset, Cardi B, Soulja Boy and NLE Choppa. “Offset upset Cardi got the update / Soulja Boy mad. He found out his b—h f—d late / This my business / Welcome to the circus / F—k your feelings (you a son of a b—h),” Blueface rapped in his imbecilic verse.
Ciara Shockingly Learns She’s Cousins With Former MLB Pro Derek Jeter On ‘Finding Your Roots’
MadameNoire Featured Video Ciara discovered she’s DNA cousins with former pro baseball shortstop and legend Derek Jeter on her episode of PBS’ Finding Your Roots with Henry Louis Gates Jr. In Season 10, Episode 1, aired Jan. 2, the “1, 2 Step” queen uncovered bombshell secrets about her ancestry (along with Jagged Little Pill singer Alanis Morrisette). In his narration, Henry explained that researchers had compared her DNA strand to previous show guests.
Harvard’s 1st Black President Resigns Amid Allegations Of Plagiarism And Antisemitism, But Was It Actually Racism?
MadameNoire Featured Video For six months and two days, Harvard University had its first Black president in its nearly 388-year history. On Tuesday, now-former Harvard President Claudine Gay resigned. Why did Gay need to resign? Well, that depends on who you ask.
Hollywood Actress And Stuntwoman Carrie Bernans Injured By Reckless Driver In New York City
MadameNoire Featured Video Prayers and donations are requested for Marvel actress and stuntwoman Carrie Bernans, who was injured in a wrong-way accident in New York City on New Year’s Day. According to Bernans’ mom’s updates on the actress’s Instagram page, the Black Panther actress was walking on a Midtown sidewalk with her friends, former professional gymnast Julie Hansson and a woman named Katherine.
Taraji P. Henson Fired Her Team When They Couldn’t Devise Ways To Capitalize On Her ‘Empire’ Role, ‘Everybody Had To F—g Go’
MadameNoire Featured Video Hunty, one thing about Taraji P. Henson is that she knows her worth and won’t let anyone diminish that. The Empire star proudly revealed she fired her team for their incompetence to capitalize on the Cookie Lyon hype. We know how paramount and emblematic Cookie was in Empire, as did Henson, so she took immediate action to keep Cookie alive.
Chrisean Rock Seemingly Crashes Tamar Braxton’s Backstage Prayer Circle Before James Wright Assault
MadameNoire Featured Video More details emerged involving the Christian Rock, Tamar Braxton, and James Wright controversy. Unauthorized leaked backstage footage obtained by TMZ showed Tamar and her sister, Toni Braxton, and their first encounter with Chrisean during a prayer circle in her dressing room. In the video, the “Love & War” singer was mid-prayer when Chrisean approached the sisters—her jewelry clanking loudly—to stand between them.
Tales From TikTok: Atlanta Church Congregation Swag Surfed In The New Year, Amen!
MadameNoire Featured Video Bishop William Murphy Jr. of The dReam Center Church of Atlanta is going viral for his crunk New Year’s Eve church service. On Dec. 31, the Christian pastor and his congregation turned up in the house of the Lord to celebrate the New Year.
Deon Cole’s Character Alfonso In ‘The Color Purple’ Ticked Off Viewers
MadameNoire Featured Video Deon Cole’s character in The Color Purple had audience members busted and disgusted. On Jan. 1, the Chicago native took to X with a hilarious story about a woman who wasn’t too pleased with his role as Alfonso, the abusive stepfather of Celie (Fantasia Barrino) and Nettie (Halle Bailey). The 51-year-old comedian sat beside the female audience member as she griped and complained.
Toni Braxton Insists That She And Birdman Are ‘Single’ And Did Not Get Secretly Married In Mexico
MadameNoire Featured Video R&B legend Toni Braxton has shut down the rumor mill regarding social media speculation that she and her on-again, off-again partner Birdman had a secret wedding in Mexico. The rumors of Braxton and Birdman’s on-the-low nuptials spread so widely that even Toni’s sister, Tamar Braxton, said she had to call her older sibling and ask if it was true if she got married without telling anybody. “I want to know,” Tamar declared. Braxton addressed the rumors over the weekend.
Lauren Cofie Said She Felt ‘Attacked’ When Her White Boyfriend Admitted He Had Never Dated A Black Girl
MadameNoire Featured Video Singer Lauren Cofie is finally opening up about the race bombshell that her boyfriend, Michael, dropped during Episode 3 of In Love & Toxic: Blue Therapy. The British baddie appeared on The Sharp Tank on Dec. 26, where she spoke about the events that led up to Michael admitting that he had never dated a Black girl.
Michigan Man Brings Presents To His Kids On Christmas, Allegedly Ends Up Shooting Mother’s New Boyfriend
MadameNoire Featured Video While many of us spent the Christmas holiday among loved ones, sharing in the joy of the season, one man in Michigan was allegedly trying to kill the new man in his children’s mother’s life. According to WDIV, 23-year-old Deandre Patrick Lawrence of Warren, Michigan, was arrested on Christmas day and charged with assault with intent to murder and felony firearm.
Supa Cent Alleges Physical Dispute Led To Breakup With Fiancé Rayzor Breaux
MadameNoire Featured Video Raynell “Supa Cent” Steward and her fiancé, Rayzor Breaux, have called it quits. On Jan. 1, the Crayon Case founder took to Instagram to give insight into the events that led up to their unexpected breakup. Before spilling the tea, Supa, 35, told fans she was “distraught” over the sudden split. “I’m going through something because I’m suffering a breakup. Not only am I suffering the breakup, my kids are suffering the breakup. So, it’s not just about me.
New Year, New Scrappy! Lil Scrappy Apologizes To His Children’s Moms, Erica Dixon And Bambi Benson, In IG Live
MadameNoire Featured Video Lil Scrappy is turning over a new leaf in the new year! In a recent Instagram Live session, the rapper apologized to the mothers of his children for his disrespectful ways. “I’mma apologize to both of my kids’ moms. Man, I’m sorry for any disrespect I ever caused y’all ’cause I know I’ve been disrespectful as f—k in the past years,” he said. “It’s a new year. I’m turning over a new leaf. But still. I know I’ve been disrespectful.
Jazmine Sullivan Mourns The Loss Of Her Grandmother On Instagram
MadameNoire Featured Video Jazmine Sullivan is mourning the loss of her grandmother. On Dec. 29, the R&B powerhouse took to her Instagram Story to announce the death of her beloved “grandmom.” The devastating loss comes just a few months after the singer’s mother, Pam Sullivan, passed away. “Rest now, grandmom. I know mommy is so happy to see you!” the “Bust Your Windows” hitmaker penned. “These women are the very reason I sing and write. The reason I’m funny and sassy.
Blac Chyna Opens Up About ‘Painful’ Complications Caused By Breast Implant Reduction Surgery
MadameNoire Featured Video Blac Chyna is, once again, opening up about cosmetic surgery and the health complications it has caused for her. On Sunday, the model, recording artist and TV personality posted a video to Instagram where she got candid about complications she suffered after getting a breast implant reduction in March of last year. “Hey guys, Happy New Year’s,” she said in the video. “Yep, I did it again.
Singer Monica Passes Out Backstage During Houston Concert
MadameNoire Featured Video Prayers up for Monica Denise Arnold! The Grammy-award-winning singer fainted at her Houston concert on Saturday night, Dec. 30. Cellphone footage circled the internet and showed a stagehand carrying the seemingly unconscious multiplatinum artist in his arms as he directed her backstage, away from the public eye.
Ciara And Russell Wilson Slammed For Hiring White Santa
MadameNoire Featured Video Singer Ciara and her husband, Russell Wilson, went above and beyond to give their children a meaningful Christmas by inviting Mr. and Mrs. Claus to their house. But followers condemned the couple for hiring white portrayers. On Saturday, Dec.
Source Says Ye Blames Wife Bianca Censori For Not Being Pregnant Yet, Pushes Her To Get IVF
MadameNoire Featured Video Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, and his wife Bianca Censori have been married for a year now, and apparently, Yeezus is scratching his head trying to figure out why his wife isn’t pregnant with his fifth child yet.
‘Listen To Black Women:’ Vulnerability is a Superpower- Episode 2
MadameNoire Featured Video In Episode 2 of Listen To Black Women, the panel gets honest about vulnerability being a superpower. Host Lore’l is joined by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Elle Varner, media maven Melyssa Ford, and Listen To Black Men co-hosts Mouse Jones, Tyler Chronicles and Jeremie Rivers. They discuss relationships and the true meaning of partnership in this day and age.
SZA Reflects On Her 2023 ‘SOS’ Album And Tour And Gets Candid About Its Impact On Her
MadameNoire Featured Video As 2023 comes to a close, R&B singer-songwriter SZA (neé Solána Imani Rowe) reflected on what the year 2023 has been like for her career-wise in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music posted on YouTube on Dec. 12. SZA spent about 10 months traveling the world and connecting with her audience through her music. That, to her, is why she does it all—the reason why she breaks her neck. She certainly doesn’t do it for the publicity.
Mom Vexed After Man Of 4 Years Slights Her 9-Year-Old Son
MadameNoire Featured Video An emotional Tales From TikTok from one mom has the internet shook with her story about how her boyfriend failed to follow up on their agreement to pass down his older son’s gaming computer to her 9-year-old son for Christmas. Still, she ensured he set up a new one at his older offspring’s house. The TikToker under the username “sincerelybriii” posted the since-deleted video on Christmas morning.
Mýa Nails Sade Tribute On Instagram
MadameNoire Featured Video Mýa shut down Instagram with a stunning tribute to R&B singer and fashion icon Sade Adu. On Dec. 27, the fine and fit singer took to her account dressing as the Nigerian-born British hitmaker to pay “homage” to the star’s impeccable style. Mýa, 44, channeled the spirit of Sade in a pair of denim jeans comparable to the high-waisted jeans that the singer wore for her denim-on-denim fashion shoot in the 1980s.
Kevin Hart Sues Tasha K For Extortion After Releasing Miesha Shakes Interview
MadameNoire Featured Video Infamous YouTube star Tasha K — real name LaTasha Kebe — is being sued again. This time, Kevin Hart is coming after the controversial media personality for her recent bombshell interview with the latter’s former assistant, Miesha Shakes.
Caught On Cam: Karen Assaults And Accuses Black Female Amazon Driver Of Holiday Thievery
MadameNoire Featured Video A Black Amazon driver in Houston, Texas, recorded a vexed Karen attacking her as she attempted to deliver a package to an apartment. Red Rose Media shared the video on Instagram, displaying a well-dressed Grinch pushing and shoving the driver, Maiya Miller, who had a package she was trying to deliver in her hand. Miller tried to continue her business and pay Karen no mind, but the holly with no jolly wouldn’t let up.
Modeling Agencies Called Out For Exploiting Refugee Models
MadameNoire Featured Video Dozens of models from the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya, Africa, alleged that they were exploited after they were promised a better life upon signing with a few well-known modeling agencies for big fashion events. Several of the alleged victims claimed that they were forced to return back to the impoverished camp when their performance failed to meet agency standards. In an investigative piece published by The Times on Oct.
The Internet Defends Vanessa Bryant After Dr. Umar Johnson Claims She Doesn’t Give Back To Black Folks
MadameNoire Featured Video Pan-Africanist Dr. Umar Johnson had folks on the X app in arms after he claimed Vanessa Bryant, the widow to the late and great Kobe Bryant and mother of Gianna “Gigi” Bryant. Appearing on the Joe Budden Podcast, Johnson came for Vanessa, accusing her of not using Kobe’s $600 million estate inheritance to help the Black community progress. “Kobe Bryant died. Vanessa and inherited his wealth,” Johnson said.
Beyoncé's Childhood Home Engulfed In Flames On Christmas Morning, Current Family Not Injured
MadameNoire Featured Video Beyoncé’s childhood home in Houston caught on fire early Christmas morning, Dec. 25, according to ABC. Thankfully, the family residing in the house wasn’t injured. Dispatch received a call about a blazing two-story brick house on Monday around 2 a.m. When the Houston Fire Department arrived within five minutes, they saw the Riverside Terrace home engulfed in flames and put the fire out within 10 minutes.
Congratulations! Tamar Braxton And Jeremy ‘JR’ Robinson Are Engaged!
MadameNoire Featured Video Congratulations are in order for megastar Tamar Braxton, who re-engaged with her Queen’s Court beau, Jeremy ‘JR’ Robinson, on Christmas day in “Ho ho ho” pajamas. The “Love & War” songstress posted her proposal video on Dec. 26, with the first slide displaying her opening a blue box to reveal a blinding diamond ring. In the second slide, JR got down on one knee and slid the engagement ring on Tamar’s left hand.
‘RHOA’ Sanya Richards-Ross And Aaron Ross Present Newborn Son, Asani Legend Archibald Ross, To The World
MadameNoire Featured Video Jamaican track star Sanya Richards-Ross of Housewives of Atlanta and her husband, Aaron Ross, introduced the world to their family’s latest addition, Asani Legend Archibald Ross. Legend’s debut Instagram appearance came as a reel on Dec. 24, where the family performed a dramatic skit to stress how hard they’ve prayed for his coming. The reel presented Aaron and Sanya’s ecstatic 6-year-old son, Deuce, running down a flight of stairs on Christmas morning to open gifts.
Brazilian Wife Charged With Attempted Murder After Cutting Off Husbands Penis For Allegedly Sleeping With 15-Year-Old Niece
MadameNoire Featured Video A Brazilian woman has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after severing her 39-year-old husband’s penis and flushing it down the toilet because he allegedly slept with her 15-year-old niece. The woman, 34, hasn’t been identified by name, but she’s accused of luring her husband into bed, binding him at his ankles and wrists, cutting off his penis with a razor blade, taking a photo of it and then flushing it. On Dec.
Claudia Jordan Reveals More Alleged Sexual Abuse In Hollywood
MadameNoire Featured Video Reality star and model Claudia Jordan exposed an unnamed Black Hollywood director for drugging her friend and his alleged sexual assault attempt on her. The former Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member thumbed through the biggest 2023 scandals, including the Diddy and Cassie situation, amid an Instagram Live session.
Jess Hilarious Joins ‘The Breakfast Club’ As New Permanent Co-Host
MadameNoire Featured Video The Breakfast Club has secured a new co-host for the nationally syndicated iHeartRadio morning show. After months of rotating guests, the media giant has reportedly hired comedian Jess Hilarious to replace radio veteran Angela Yee. Jess — known for her hilarious skits on social media — will join longtime co-hosts Charlamagne tha God and DJ Envy on the airwaves every morning at 6 a.m. On Dec.
Young Daughter’s Visible Gratitude Over Her Stanley Cup Chistmas Gift Will Break Your Soul
MadameNoire Featured Video Texas-based tattoo artist Dallas Ink has social media users shedding tears of joy over a sweet video of his daughter receiving an unexpected Christmas present. On Dec. 25, the entrepreneur and doting dad took to Instagram with a video that captured his daughter, Siya, opening up a gift on Christmas Day. The adorable cutie patootie stopped and gasped in shock when she peeled back the gift wrap to reveal a bright pink 40oz Stanley Cup buried underneath.
Dr. Umar Johnson Slams Slavery And ‘Bunny Hopping’ On Joe Budden’s Podcast
MadameNoire Featured Video Dr. Umar Johnson, the self-proclaimed “Prince of Pan-Africanism,” might come off more like a court jester most of the time, but he stays consistent on one thing. That man is vehemently anti-swirl.
Remy Ma Reveals She Had Breast Reduction
MadameNoire Featured Video Femcee Remy Ma uncovered she had breast reduction surgery (reduction mammaplasty) and dug into her reasons for agreeing to the mammaplasty. Live Bitez posted a recent clip from her IG live, addressing a fan’s question about her “new” boobs. “Somebody said, ‘Do you really got new titties?’ I’m crying,” the 43-year-old ‘Lean Back” rapper said. “I got a reduction like a year and a half ago.” The former Terror Squad member mentioned the stress big knockers caused.
We Can’t Stop Smiling At Shirley Caesar And Phaedra Parks ‘First-Time’ Meeting Each Other
MadameNoire Featured Video Pastor Shirley Caesar and Married to Medicine‘s Phaedra Parks, two classy southern queens, met each other at The Life Celebration for the late great Bishop Carlton Pearson in Atlanta on Dec. 18. The reality star said they’d met previously, but the queen of gospel didn’t recall. A video posted by Larry Reid Live captured the hilarious encounter between the two women dressed in their finest all-black funeral attire.
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