Judge Peter Cahill ruled Wednesday that there were four factors in George Floyd’s death that allow him to give former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin a longer sentence. CNN reports the judge listed those factors as Chauvin abused a position of trust and authority, he treated Floyd with particular cruelty, that children were present, and that Chauvin …
Read More »Tank Took to Instagram to Reveal He’s Going Deaf
Tank to his Instagram Wednesday to share some heavy news with his followers. The singer revealed that he is going completely deaf in one ear and is losing hearing in the other. “I’m going completely deaf in my right ear. I’m kind of losing sound in my left. Dizzy. Can’t …
Read More »Twitters Most Relatable and Hilariously Out-of-Pocket Tweets of The Week
This week has been quite messy and we are only halfway through. As usual, we are bringing you the most relatable and hilariously out-of-pocket tweets from Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigphabe/status/1392132802678648839?s=20 “No one wants to work anymore” pic.twitter.com/RGKoLjSTm2 — Mars (Like the planet, yeah) (@MarsinCharge) May 10, 2021 I’ll stop putting “lol” at …
Read More »Chicago Animal Shelter Releases 1,000 Cats Onto Streets To Fight City’s Rat Problem
A Chicago animal shelter has released 1,000 feral cats into the streets to help battle the city’s rat problem. The Tree House Humane Society has been capturing the cats, spaying and neutering them, and then releasing them. The shelter has been employing the practice since 2012, according to People. The Cats at Work program takes …
Read More »Exclusive: Simon Guobadia’s “Special Friend” Jessica Harris Speaks Out After His Engagement Announcement to Porsha Williams
Yesterday Baller Alert got the exclusive with a woman who allegedly dated Porsha Williams’s fiance, Simon Guobadia. We wanted to get the scoop on Simon and his “special friend,” Jessica Harris, relationship, and their dynamic. Harris says she met Simon on March 30th of this year. In the video, Jessica …
Read More »Prosecutor To Seek Death Penalty Against Robert Long For Georgia Spa Shooting
A Georgia prosecutor announced Tuesday that she would seek the death penalty against the man accused of fatally shooting eight people, six of whom were of Asian descent. A grand jury in Fulton County indicted Robert Aaron Long, 22, for the March 16 shooting. The Fulton County indictment charges Long with …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Joe Budden Seemingly Firing Rory From The Joe Budden Podcast
Fans on Twitter react to the news that the Joe Budden podcast may be coming to an end after rumors spread that Mal and Rory had been replaced by Ice and Ish back in March. Their podcast was removed from the internet earlier today after Budden allegedly fired Rory and …
Read More »Tristan Thompson’s Rumored Fling Sydney Chase Has Retained Gloria Allred As Her Attorney
Tristan Thompson’s rumored affair Sydney Chase has retained Gloria Allred as her attorney after calling her a “liar” during his own legal representation. The NBA star had said that the 23-year-old model “lied” about having a months-long romantic relationship with him when he was back with the mother of his …
Read More »DC Teen Pleads Guilty to Felony Murder of Uber Eats Driver
According to officials in Washington, D.C., a 15-year-old girl has pleaded guilty to felony murder for her part in a carjacking that killed a 66-year-old Uber driver. The 15-year-old, who has not been identified due to her age, pleaded guilty to one count of felony murder, according to Claire Huber, …
Read More »Three Men Charged With Killing Ahmaud Arbery Plead Not Guilty In Federal Court
All three of the men charged in the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery have pleaded not guilty to federal hate crimes and attempted kidnapping charges. Gregory McMichael, Travis McMichael, and William Bryan appeared in person in federal court Tuesday. The McMichaels, a father and son, were also facing an additional count of using a …
Read More »Indian Doctors Warn Against Using Cow Poop As COVID Cure
With Covid-19 devastating India, some people have rubbed their bodies with cow feces and urine to combat the virus. Physicians are warning that there is no evidence that it increases immunity or helps COVID to be treated. Dr. J.A. Jayalal, national president of the Indian Medical Association, explained to Reuters, “There …
Read More »FDA Approves Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine for Kids Ages 12 to 15
The FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine on Monday for children aged 12 to 15, paving the way for teenagers to start receiving vaccines as soon as this week. The vaccine would also need to be approved by a CDC vaccine advisory committee for youths in that age group, with approval …
Read More »Tory Lanez Accused of Attacking LHH Miami Star Prince at Night Club…Again
According to Love and Hip Hop Miami star Prince Michael Harty, Tory Lanez smacked him in the face, and Prince told police he needed medical attention, but Tory denies it all. In a police report obtained by TMZ, the two rekindled their long-running feud at South Beach club Vendome earlier this …
Read More »Snoop Dogg Talks Upcoming Biopic Series, R&B album, Why He Didn’t Think He’d Make It To See 21, Super Bowl LVI And More
Snoop Dogg has a lot on his plate these days. He’s just released his 18th album, From Tha Streets to Tha Suites, and a music video, “Look Around,” which pays homage to his hip-hop roots. He also starred in a new commercial for the BIC EZ Reach lighter with his …
Read More »14-Year-Old Florida Boy Charged With Murder Of 13-Year-Old Cheerleader
An arrest has been made in connection with the death of 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey, whose body was found in the woods on Sunday. A 14-year-old Florida boy, Aiden Fucci, is in custody and facing a charge of second-degree murder, according to WVSN. St. John’s County Sheriff Robert Hardwick said it is still unknown if …
Read More »Internal Investigation Concludes Officers Should Not Have Fired Their Weapons In Breonna Taylor Shooting
Recently released documents show that an internal investigation concluded the officers involved in the death of Breonna Taylor should not have fired their weapons. ABC News reports that Louisville Metro Police Department’s Professional Standards Unit concluded that the officers should have practiced de-escalation tactics instead of firing their weapons. That includes Sgt. John …
Read More »Porsha Williams Engaged To RHOA Co-Star Falynn Guobadia’s Ex Husband Simon Guobadia After One Month of Dating
Many fans are continuing to sip the tea that was spilled last night after The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams took to Instagram to post photos that sparked rumors she was engaged to RHOA co-star Falynn Guobadia’s former ex-husband, Simon Guobadia. And it looks like the rumors are …
Read More »Boat Explosion On Lake Lanier Injures Six, Sends Three People To The Hospital
Six people were injured Sunday when a boat exploded on Lake Lanier in Georgia. WBS-TV reports that according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, the boat exploded while refueling at a Margaritaville resort’s gas dock around 2:30 p.m. A jet ski drifted away from the fire, spreading it to a …
Read More »Missouri High School Student To Donate His College Savings After Being Offered a Full-Ride Scholarship
Joshua Nelson has been accepted to Southeast Missouri State University on a full-ride scholarship. Now, the Missouri native wants to help another high school senior by donating his college savings. Nelson, a senior at St. Charles West High School, was chosen as one of only five students to receive the …
Read More »The Biden Administration Moves to Restore Health Care Protections for Transgender Americans
The Biden administration is working to restore healthcare rights for the transgender community. According to the Associated Press, President Biden reported that the Department of Health and Human Services had reaffirmed that the federal anti-discrimination legislation still applies to transgender people. During Trump’s administration, they focused on excluding transgender people …
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