Written by @saywooord Disney/Pixar’s ’Toy Story 4’ finally crossed the $1 billion mark, putting Disney in a position no other major studio has even reached: five films grossing over $1B in a single year. Projections show that ‘Frozen 2’ and ‘Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker’ will bring the count …
Read More »Jimmy Kimmel, ’Walking Dead’ and More Fined $600k For Firing False Emergency Alerts
Written by @saywooord The Federal Communications Commission’s Enforcement Bureau is cracking down on multiple networks, claiming they misused the Emergency Alert System or Wireless Emergency Alert tones. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel and AMC’s ’The Walking Dead’ are among multiple shows hit with a fine. The programs are accused of using actual …
Read More »Nessa Diab & Jemele Hill Double Down on Criticism of Jay-Z’s Partnership With the NFL: ”He Is An Accomplice in the League’s Hypocrisy”
– blogged by @DanielleBTV While some may be giving superstar Jay-Z praise or a pass, on locking in a deal with the NFL, it’s clear that not everyone is letting him get away that easy. News broke earlier this week that Jay-Z will be partnering with the NFL to help …
Read More »Newly Released Video Captures Moments Leading Up to 8-hour Standoff That Wounds 6 Philly Officers
– Blogged by: @DanielleBTV New video captures the frightening moments leading up to the standoff that left six officers injured by gunfire. The video was captured on a neighbor’s surveillance camera. In the video, you can hear gunshots ringing out repeatedly, as people walking on the street are puzzled by …
Read More »American Airlines Under Fire After Leaving Nine Unaccompanied Special-Needs Kids Stranded For 13 Hours In The Airport
Written by @saywooord American Airlines has issued an apology to parents who claim the airline hadn’t notified them of a flight delay carrying their special-needs and unaccompanied minors, forcing the kids to spend the night at the airport. Nine children were set to make a return home from Camp New …
Read More »Family of Teenage Boy Sues Los Angeles School After Bullying Incident Allegedly Caused Brain Damage
Written by @saywooord Family of a young vulnerable boy is now suing Animo Westside Middle School after a bullying attack left him with “permanent traumatic brain and cervical injuries.” The January 2018 attack at the charter school was captured on surveillance cameras, along with footage of the staff’s response to …
Read More »U.S. Rep Steve King Proclaims: If Not For Rape and Incest, ‘Would There Be Any Population Left?’
Written by @saywooord Wednesday, August 14, 2019, U.S. Rep Steve King told a crowd that if not for rape and incest throughout human history, there would be no humanity. “What if we went back through all the family trees and just pulled those people out that were products of rape …
Read More »Bell County District Attorney Seeks Death Penalty For MMA Fighter Cedric Marks
Written by @saywooord Prosecutors in Texas have decided to seek the death penalty for professional MMA Fighter, Cedric Marks, who’s being accused in the deaths of two people. The D.A. filed the notice Monday, August 12, 2019, against the 45-year-old pro fighter. According to ESPN, Marks is being indicted for …
Read More »The First Black Woman Student President At American University Wins $725K In Case Against Neo-Nazi Internet Trolls
Written by @saywooord Taylor Dumpson, former student body president at American University, has won her court case against a Neo-Nazi website owner and one of his followers, securing a judgment of $725,000. On May 1, 2017, Dumpson had been awarded student body president, the first Black woman to hold the …
Read More »“Chrisley Knows Best” Stars Todd and Julie Chrisley Indicted By Grand Jury For Tax Evasion
– Written by @saywooord Reality stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Atlanta for tax evasion. The couple allegedly tried to hide their income from their reality series, “Chrisley Knows Best” from the IRS. The 12-count indictment also accuses the pair of conspiracy, …
Read More »Friend of Dayton Shooter Charged For Providing Him With Armor and Weapons Ahead of Mass Shooting
– Written by @saywooord Ethan Kollie, a friend of Connor Betts – the man responsible for the mass shooting in Dayton, OH, is now under arrest for providing Betts with body armor and 100-round double drum magazine, says CNN. According to the publication, agents in the FBI and the Bureau …
Read More »Cardi B, Yo Gotti, French Montana and More Sued For Using ”Choppa Style” Beat Without Paying
Written by @saywooord Some of your favorite rappers are in a bit of trouble after allegedly jacking DJ JMK’s beat without paying the man his money. DJ JMK, whose real name is Kirk Edwards, is suing Cardi B, Yo Gotti, French Montana, City Girls, and Master P for using the …
Read More »Versace Issues an Apology to China After T-Shirt Sparks Major Backlash Over ”One China” Policy
Written by @saywooord Donatella Versace has issued an apology after one of the brand’s shirts broke Beijing’s “one China” policy. The shirt, which marks Hong Kong and Macau as countries rather than cities, heavily offended actress and singer Yang Mi, spokesperson for Versace, and forced her to severe ties with …
Read More »Texas Gun Store Put Up “Back To School Sale” Billboard For Promotional Propaganda
Written by @saywooord In an effort to thank teachers, a texas gun store purchased a billboard promoting a “back to school sale,” but it was not received well. Many were offset by the billboard, which read, “BACK TO SCHOOL SALE. AUGUST 13TH-18TH. UP TO 50% OFF FIREARMS,” due to the …
Read More »White Woman Under Fire After Expecting A Watered-Down Slave Story On A Plantation Visit
Written by @saywooord A white couple took a trip to a Southern plantation with expectations of beautiful views and a light, easy trip. Their plantation of choice, McLeod Plantation in Charleston, S.C. However, the couple received what most people would expect, a history lesson on slavery and actual facts about …
Read More »Instagram’s Trusted Partner Hyp3r Has Been Secretly Keeping a Close Eye On IG Users
– Written by @saywooord It might be possible that one of Instagram’s trusted partners has been tracking your physical location and saving your stories. Hyp3r, a startup company from San Francisco, has reportedly been pulling data from the app and website from its users. According to Business Insider, the app …
Read More »Quavo Is Gearing Up To Create An Animated Kids Show
Written by @saywooord Quavo is making major moves in and out of the music world. His next big thing, an animated television series, focusing on hip-hop and the Atlanta culture. As said in an article published by Variety, the series will be dedicated to kids eight to 12 years old …
Read More »Cuba Gooding Jr. Is Heading to Court Over Sex Abuse Allegations
Written by @saywooord Cuba Gooding Jr. trial date has been set over the allegations of him groping a 29-year-old woman at a rooftop bar in New York this past June. The judge decided not to dismiss his criminal case, and instead set a date for next month to begin the …
Read More »Wayne Newton Is Getting Sued By a Woman Who Says His Monkey Bit Her Daughter
Written by @saywooord Wayne Newton may be heading to court over allegations that his monkey, Boo, bit a 15-year-old girl. The Associated Press reported the incident happened two years ago at his former estate, Casa de Shenandoah in Las Vegas. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ According to reports, The mother, Jocelyne Urena, is aiming …
Read More »Big Freedia Is Taking Bounce Coast to Coast On The Azz Across America Tour
Written by @saywooord The larger than life Big Freedia is taking her signature New Orleans bounce nationwide on a new Azz Across America Tour. Starting October 24, 2019, the 21-day coast to coast concert will feature Low Cut Connie, meshing South Philly rock n’ roll and New Orleans bounce into …
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