Kylie Jenner has built a $900 million empire in less than three years, according to Forbes. This week, the business magazine unveiled its latest cover story “Forbes Billionaires,” which named Jenner as the “youngest-ever self-made billionaire.” The magazine’s assessment, which was based on Jenner’s cosmetic line, TV programs, and endorsements, …
Read More »Usain Bolt Makes His Soccer Debut, Sets His Sights On “Winning Championships” With Australia’s Central Coast Mariners
The world’s greatest sprinter in track and field history, Usain Bolt, has officially made his transition to his second favorite sport — soccer. On Friday, Bolt made his debut as a trialist with the professional Australian soccer club, Central Coast Mariners. In addition to receiving “a good ovation” from the …
Read More »Donald Trump Seeks to Cancel Scheduled 2019 Pay Raise for Federal Workers
On Thursday, Donald Trump announced his plans to cancel pay raises for almost two million civilian federal workers. According to a written letter addressed to House and Senate leaders, Trump said the nation’s budget is unable to support an across-the-board 2.1% pay increase for federal workers, in which he deemed …
Read More »John McCain’s 2008 Presidential Running Mate, Sarah Palin Reportedly Not Invited to Funeral
According to multiple reports, John McCain’s 2008 presidential running mate, Sarah Palin has reportedly not been invited to his funeral and memorial services. Sources close to the McCain family tell People that “Invitations were not extended” to Palin and Trump, as well as “several longtime McCain staffers” who was also …
Read More »Los Angeles City Council Votes to Rename Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard
Barack Obama is headed to the streets of Los Angeles, literally. According to CBS News, L.A.’s city council has voted to rename Rodeo Road to Obama Boulevard. On Tuesday night, Los Angeles mayor, Eric Garcetti announced the news via Twitter. “It’s official: our City Council has voted to rename Rodeo …
Read More »Kanye West On Why Trump Cares About Black People: “He Knows That He Can’t Be the Greatest President Without the Acceptance of the Black Community”
Nearly three weeks since making a special guest appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” Kanye West has finally answered the one question that left him speechless on the show. On Wednesday during a radio interview on 107.5 WGCI in Chicago, West gave a response to Kimmel’s question: “You so famously and …
Read More »TLC’s Chilli Opens Up About New Netflix Docu-Series, Authenticity In Music, and Forthcoming Las Vegas Residency
Nearly five years since the premiere of their record-breaking VH1 biopic, “CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story,” the iconic group is giving fans another intimate glimpse into their historic career with Netflix’s “Once in a Lifetime Sessions.” The streaming platform’s new eight-part music docu-series, which also features episodes with Moby, Oasis and …
Read More »Wrongful Death Lawsuits Filed Against NCAA Over The Deaths Of Four Former College Football Players
The family members of four former college football players have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the NCAA on Monday. According to ESPN, the lawsuits allege brain disease caused by on-field concussions led to the premature deaths of former Grand Valley State University quarterback Cullen Finnerty, former San Diego State linebacker …
Read More »Stephen Curry Encourages Everyone To Unite To Close The Gender Pay Gap: “The Pay Gap Is Sending The Wrong Message To Women About Who They Are”
Stephen Curry admits, women’s equality has become a “little more personal” and a “little more real” for him lately. On Sunday, in commemoration of Women’s Equality Day, Curry penned a heartfelt essay titled, “This Is Personal,” for The Players’ Tribune. As a father of two daughters, Riley and Ryan and …
Read More »Tiger Woods on Donald Trump: “He’s The President of the United States. You Have to Respect the Office”
Tiger Woods’ relationship with Donald Trump runs deep, so deep that he respects Trump’s current presidency. On Sunday, following the final round of the Northern Trust tournament Woods was asked by a reporter about his past and current connection to Trump, which includes playing golf with Celebrity-in-Chief after he was …
Read More »John McCain Asked Barack Obama and George W. Bush to Deliver Eulogy at Funeral, “Declared” Trump Not To Take Part
In the wake of John McCain’s death, Barack Obama and George W. Bush have reportedly been asked to participate in the late Arizona Senator’s upcoming funeral service. According to CBS News, McCain, who died in Arizona on Saturday from brain cancer, requested the former presidents to deliver the eulogy at …
Read More »Serena Williams Reigns Supreme As Forbes’ Highest-Paid Female Athlete For Third Consecutive Year
Earning an estimated $18.1 million between June 1, 2017, and June 1, 2018, the 36-year-old Compton-native was named ahead of her tennis rivals Caroline Wozniacki ($13 million), Sloane Stephens ($11.2 million), Garbine Muguruza ($11 million), and Maria Sharapova ($10.5 million). Despite only receiving $62,000 in tennis winnings between June 2017 …
Read More »George Clooney and The Rock Top Forbes’ Annual Highest-Paid Actors List
George Clooney’s $1 billion sale of his Casamigos Tequila company has earned him the top spot on Forbes’ 2018 list of top male actors. According to Forbes, Clooney’s lucrative business deal with liquor giant Diageo netted him a “career high pre-tax paycheck” of $239 million. Trailing behind Clooney is Dwayne …
Read More »DeMar DeRozan Says Some NBA Players Are Using Alcohol to “Suppress Their Pain” With Mental Health
Battling mental health is a topic DeMar DeRozan knows all too well. In the latest installment of ESPN NBA columnist, Jackie MacMullan’s 5-part series on mental health in the NBA, the San Antonio Spurs guard opened up his ongoing battle with depression and anxiety. Despite his meteoric rise to NBA …
Read More »Lamar Odom Says He Had 12 Strokes and 6 Heart Attacks Following 2015 Drug Overdose
Lamar Odom says surviving his 2015 drug overdose was simply a “miracle.” In the latest episode of Kevin Hart’s YouTube show, “Cold as Balls,” Odom shared details about his near-fatal drug overdose, which left him in a four-day coma. “All my doctors that see me say I’m a walking miracle,” …
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