Antonio Brown is defending his friend Kanye West after claiming the rapper’s controversial remarks were “taken out of proportion by the media.” Brown, who is the president of Ye’s Donda Sports, said he is still committed to his partnership with the rapper. “I remain true to the mission of Donda …
Read More »Aaron Donald and Jaylen Brown Part Ways with Kanye West’s Donda Sports
Two superstar professional athletes have decided to end their partnership with Donda Sports. Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald was the first to announce his separation, while Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown decided to sever ties after rethinking his initial remarks. The move comes as many brands and big-name …
Read More »Foot Locker to Remove All Yeezy Merchandise Following Kanye West’s Anti-Semitic Comments
Another big named company has announced that they were cutting ties with Kanye West following his recent online outburst and anti–Semitic comments. On Tuesday, Foot Locker revealed that they would be pulling all Yeezy shoes from its stores. According to a Foot Locker employee, the company sent out an email …
Read More »Netflix to Continue Streaming Kanye West’s “Jeen-Yuhs” Docu-Series Amid Backlash
Despite being dropped by Adidas this week, Netflix has announced that they will not be removing Kanye West’s “Jeen-Yuhs” documentary following his recent anti-Semitic comments. TMZ has reported that the streaming service has decided to keep the rapper’s docu-series since they are not in business with Kanye. The film itself …
Read More »St. Louis School Shooter Identified as Former Student
On Monday, a shooter opened fire at a St. Lous High School, leaving two dead and injuring several others. Police have identified the shooter as 19-year-old Orlando Harris, who had graduated from Central Visual & Performing Arts High last year. Harris was ID’d shortly after St. Louis Metropolitan Police shot …
Read More »New Study Shows That Children Who Play Video Games Three Hours or More Outperform Children Who Don’t In Cognitive Skills Test
A new study shows that children who reported playing video games for three hours or more each day outperformed those who never played them on memory and impulse control tests. The study was backed by Nora Volkow of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, who said, “This study adds to …
Read More »Adidas Ends Partnership with Kanye West Following Antisemitic Remarks
Kanye West is losing out on deals and getting dropped by big-name partnerships left and right. As we all know, Ye has been under criticism lately following his recent outburst and anti-Semitic comments. The German sportswear brand Adidas is the recent brand to cut ties with the rapper. Adidas announced …
Read More »Barack Obama ‘Introduces’ Himself to Gen Z in New Voting PSA Ahead of Midterm Elections [Video]
Barack Obama wants Gen Z voters to do their research before casting their ballots in the 2022 midterm elections. “For those of you who are just turning 18 and were only three or four when I was elected, my name is Barack Obama,” the former president said. “I was the …
Read More »Lil Durk Cleared of Attempted Murder Charges Following 2019 Shooting in Atlanta
Lil Durk has been cleared of attempted murder charges stemming from a shooting in Atlanta in 2019. After a warrant for Durk’s arrest was issued in February 2019 for a shooting outside The Varsity restaurant in Atlanta, Durk turned himself in to the police in May 2019. At the time, …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Spotted Out With Ivanka Trump in Beverly Hills
Kim Kardashian was spotted with Ivanka Trump in Beverly Hills this past weekend. According to TMZ, The Skims founder and daughter of Donald Trump were reportedly having a long dinner at the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. It’s unclear if the outing was for business or pleasure. However, …
Read More »Ex Officer J. Alexander Kueng Pleads Guilty in George Floyd Murder Case, While Tou Thao Wants Judge to Decide His Fate
Two former Minneapolis police officers have changed their minds during jury selection before their trial in George Floyd’s murder. J Alexander Kueng consented to a plea deal just before 9 a.m., in which he admitted to encouraging second-degree manslaughter while having the murder charge against him dismissed. Later, he will …
Read More »Teen Pleads Guilty to Michigan School Shooting That Left Four Students Dead, Several Injured
A Michigan teen pleaded guilty Monday to charges of murder and terrorism concerning a high school shooting last year that left four of his classmates dead and more than a dozen others injured. In the days before the massacre, Ethan Crumbley’s father gave him a semi-automatic handgun as a Christmas …
Read More »Members of SAG-AFTRA Urging US Senate to Pass ‘Crown’ Act To Stop Hair Discrimination
Congress is being urged to enact the CROWN Act by members of the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA). Dozens of SAG-AFTRA members, including Zöe Kravitz, Niecy Nash, Kerry Washington, and Rosario Dawson, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday calling for the law …
Read More »Jay-Z Reportedly Wants Out of Bacardi Partnership, Claims They’re Low Balling Him Over D’Usse
Jay-Z is reportedly ending his partnership with Bacardi since he no longer wants to own the liquor brand D’Usse.It was recently reported that Jay-Z had filed a lawsuit against Bacardi to learn how much his cognac brand was making. Over a year ago, Jay’s company, SC Liquor, exercised its right …
Read More »NYU Professor Fired For Giving Students ‘Tough Love,’ Tells College Deans To “Not Coddle Students”
A professor fired after students complained that his class was too hard is now telling colleges to “apply a little tough love” to its students. New York University fired Maitland Jones Jr., 84, a former chemistry professor, after students complained that his course was too challenging. “We are very concerned …
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