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Photo: Stuart C. Wilson (Getty Images) Like most good things that happen in life, I re-happened upon Rick Astley’s song “Never Gonna Give You Up,” by accident—and it wasn’t by being Rickrolled, the prank-turned-phenomenon of sending somebody a video link that claims to be one thing—no Amerie…or Ameriie?—but is really …
Read More »The Way Forward for Movie Theaters Is Clear
Why cinemas should embrace vaccine mandates Ryan Lowry / The New York Times / Redux Last week, I attended my first film screening that required proof of vaccination against COVID-19 upon entry. I presented my Excelsior Pass and photo ID and swanned on in. The entire process took 15 seconds, …
Read More »Stephen Curry’s Parents Dell And Sonya Curry To Divorce
Sonya and Dell Curry, parents of NBA legend Stephen Curry, are reportedly ending their marriage after 33 years. According to PEOPLE, the couple filed for divorce in June. The pair, who met and wed in 1988, also share a daughter, Sydel and son, Seth, who also plays professional basketball. “After …
Read More »Corporate America Pledged $50B To Racial Equity After George Floyd’s Death, Now They’ll Profit From Their Promises
The death of George Floyd and the resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement led corporate America to acknowledge its decades of silence. That led them to take an active role in confronting and ending systemic racism. Corporate America’s 50 biggest public companies began proclaiming Black Lives Matter and collectively …
Read More »Chrissy Teigen On Still Struggling With Her Miscarriage
Chrissy Teigen had a miscarriage back in September, and she is still working toward healing. The model and author wrote on Instagram about the loss of baby Jack, “I’m slightly down lately. It kind of started when I was thinking of my book caption and typed out ‘my third baby …
Read More »California High School Under Fire After Students Post Instagram Video of Themselves Stomping on Black Doll Named 'Shaniqua'
Photo: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A California high school is facing an investigation after white students were captured on a video that went viral over the weekend abusing a Black doll named “Shaniqua,” stomping it, positioning it in sexually suggestive positions and posing with it during a football game Friday. The Instagram …
Read More »Ice-T Anguished Over Murder Of His Friend Joseph ‘Taheim
Ice-T is grieving the loss of his good friend Joseph “Taheim” Bryan. On Saturday, Aug. 21, the two-time Grammy Award winner wrote in an Instagram post that he’s “not in a good place” right now. Bryan was gunned down in his car Thursday night (Aug. 19) on a dead-end street …
Read More »<em>The Atlantic</em> Daily: Delta and the School Year Have Converged in the Worst Possible Way
The Delta variant may spoil the school year, our reporter warns. Every weekday evening, our editors guide you through the biggest stories of the day, help you discover new ideas, and surprise you with moments of delight. Subscribe to get this delivered to your inbox. This time, things were supposed …
Read More »Amber Rose Says She Was ‘In Love With A Narcissist’
Amber Rose publicly blasted her boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards for cheating. Now, she is sharing more about their relationship. According to Page Six, the 37-year-old wrote on her Instagram Stories, “When ur in love with a narcissist. Ur brain tells you to run when ur heart says stay. Unanswered questions. …
Read More »Vanessa Bryant Pens Tribute To Kobe For 43rd Birthday
Vanessa Bryant is honoring Kobe for what would be his 43rd birthday. Via Instagram, the Laker legend’s wife posted a throwback picture of them kissing, accompanied by an NBA Finals trophy, and the caption,” Happy birthday, Papi. Te Amo por siempre. Amor Eterno. ❤️💔 43.” Several in the comment section …
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