Rapper Lil Uzi Vert came clean about his infamous $24 million implanted pink forehead diamond being snatched out after he jumped into a mosh pit at Rolling Loud Miami. The incident happened in July, according to TMZ. “The Way Life Goes” rapper chopped it up with the gossip site as …
Read More »Sloane Stephens Says She Received Over 2,000 Abusive Messages on Social Media After U.S. Open Loss
Sloane Stephens, of the United States, celebrates her win over Coco Gauff, of the United States, during the second round of the US Open tennis championships, Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2021, in New York. Photo: John Minchillo (AP) Sloane Stephens doesn’t deserve this. After losing to Angelique Kerber in the third …
Read More »Democracy Is Losing Its Race With Disruption
After decades of innovation by computer and internet companies unfettered by government regulation, Americans are enjoying the benefits provided by Big Tech—but also contending daily with problems that the industry has ushered in. Even consumers who love their smartphones and Instagram accounts may be concerned about how they siphon up …
Read More »Osaka Announces She’s Stepping Away From Tennis For A While
Naomi Osaka announced she’s taking a break from playing tennis, and it’s for a while. On Friday (September 3), the 23-year-old Japanese tennis star ended her run at the 2021 U.S. Open with a loss against 18-year-old Canadian Leylah Fernandez, according to USA Today. During an interview after the match, …
Read More »Master P’s Water Company is Stepping In To Help Louisiana Residents Impacted By Hurricane Ida
Master P is leading Hurricane Ida relief efforts through his beverage company LA Great Water. The 51 year-old serial entrepreneur, also known as Percy Robert Miller, is providing access to clean drinking water to Louisiana residents who are recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Ida. Last Sunday (Aug 29), Hurricane …
Read More »Twitch Loses Thousands of Viewers After Black, Queer and Disabled Streamers Lead 1-Day Boycott of the Platform
This Saturday, Nov. 4, 2017, file photo shows the logo of live streaming video platform Twitch at the Paris games week in Paris. Photo: Christophe Ena (AP) Data shows that a one-day Twitch boycott organized by Black, queer and disabled streamers fed up with the platform’s inaction against online harassment …
Read More »Most NFL Players Understand What Cam Newton Doesn’t
Remaining unvaccinated is bad for a pro football player’s prospects—as it should be. Mitchell Leff / Getty About the author: Jemele Hill is a contributing writer at The Atlantic. A popular saying in football is that a player’s best ability is his availability. The idea explains why injured players in …
Read More »New Orleans Dispatcher Accused Of Hanging Up On Callers
A Louisiana 911 dispatcher is currently on the run after authorities in New Orleans claim she allegedly fielded several emergency calls and then hung up on people. According to Law and Crime, Precious Stephens, 25, is accused of malfeasance in office and interfering with an emergency communication. A report taken …
Read More »Get Started In Real Estate Investing With A Deal On This Helpful App
When it comes to investing, many are trying their hand at cryptocurrency due to how easy and accessible it is. But if you’re more on the conservative side of the investing spectrum, it’s understandable that you’re quite wary to jump on the train, considering how volatile digital coins are. In that case, …
Read More »R. Kelly Trial: Woman Accuses Disgraced Singer of Paying $200,000 to Settle STD Lawsuit
In this courtroom artist’s sketch R. Kelly, left, listens during his trial in New York, Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021. The 54-year-old Kelly has repeatedly denied accusations that he preyed on several alleged victims during a 30-year career highlighted by his mega hit “I Believe I Can Fly.” Image: Elizabeth Williams …
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