Elon Musk is looking to charge verified users $20 per month ($240 annually) to keep their blue checkmarks on their accounts. According to the tech newsletter Platformer, the CEO of Tesla plans to expand Twitter Blue, the social network’s optional $4.99 subscription service, to a more expensive subscription that also …
Read More »Elon Musk Shares, Then Deletes Tweet On False Conspiracy Theories About Paul Pelosi’s Attack
A tweet from Elon Musk that included a link to an article pushing a false conspiracy theory about Paul Pelosi’s attack raised concerns about the type of content the company would allow. The tweet, which has since been removed, read: “There is a tiny possibility there might be more to …
Read More »Terrell Owens Happy That Florida “Karen” Will Be Prosecuted For Filing False Police Report Against Him
On Thursday, former NFL star Terrell Owens appeared on the Nation’s CUOMO to discuss the allegations and legal proceedings of the Florida “Karen” who filed a false police report against him. When asked if he was happy that she was being prosecuted, he said, “Yeah, absolutely, because if the roles …
Read More »Snoop Dogg’s Blunt Roller Reveals Rapper Likes to Smoke About Half a Pound a Day
Earlier this week on the “The Kyle and Jackie O Show,” Snoop Dogg’s blunt roller Renegade Piranha revealed that the rapper likes to smoke about half a pound a day which is the equivalent of 75 to 150 joints. When asked how many blunts she thinks she’s ever rolled for …
Read More »Hollywood Walk of Fame to Honor Salt-N-Pepa With Star
Congratulations are in order for Salt-N-Peppa, the latest celebrity duo to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. The milestone was announced earlier this week, making the two emcees the 2,739th Hollywood Walk of Fame star honoree. On Tuesday, Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez said in a …
Read More »Matt Barnes Doesn’t Support the Idea of Trans Women Playing in the WNBA: “I Think Crossing That Line is a Line That Shouldn’t be Crossed” [Video]
Former NBA player Matt Barnes expressed his thoughts on trans athletes during a sit-down with VladTV, where he was asked about trans players potentially playing in the WNBA. During the interview, Barnes admitted to DJ Vlad that he generally agrees with the idea of “to each their own,” but not …
Read More »Chaka Khan Says Artists Who Use Auto-Tune Should Be Working at the Post Office Instead of Being in the Studio
The legendary Chaka Khan is throwing shade at artists who use auto-tune to make a hit, claiming they should be working in the post office instead of a music studio. “There is some great stuff out there, and there are some great artists,” Khan said on Monday during the Angel …
Read More »Kia Recalling 71,000 Sportage Vehicles Due to Fire Concerns
Approximately 71,000 Kia Sportage vehicles from 2008-2009 in the US will be recalled for fire concerns. The recall fix is currently being developed to address the risk of a fire originating from the Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit during parking or driving. Since 2017, eight vehicle fires and 15 localized melting/damage …
Read More »Clorox Issues Recall of 37 Million Pine-Sol Products Due to Infection Causing Bacteria
Millions of Pine-Sol products have been recalled by Clorox over worries that they could contain a potentially harmful bacteria. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced the move Tuesday, saying eight multi-surface cleaning products may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a potentially harmful environmental organism. People with weakened immune systems risk contracting …
Read More »Delonte West Arrested in Virginia For Trespassing and Other Criminal Charges
Earlier this month, Delonte West was arrested for trespassing in Virginia. The Fairfax County Police Dept. was alerted to a nearby parking lot on October 15 after witnesses allegedly noticed the former NBA star trespassing in a vehicle. Delonte West was reportedly near the parking lot when police arrived at …
Read More »Donda Academy to Close for the Remainder of the 2022-2023 School Year Amid Kanye West Backlash
Effective immediately, Donda Academy will be closed for the remainder of the 2022-2023 school year amid the backlash Kanye West is receiving due to controversial statements he recently made about the Jewish community. Parents received an email from the school’s principal, Jason Angell, on Wednesday that said, “at the discretion …
Read More »Doctors Concerned that Worldwide Helium Shortage Could Stop Hospitals From Performing MRIs
Medical professionals are concerned about helium shortages worldwide. Many doctors fear that hospitals will soon be unable to perform MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) due to a lack of helium, the coldest element on earth. The MRIs’ superconducting magnets, which provide high-resolution images of the human body and enable the machines …
Read More »The “World’s Dirtiest Man” Dies at 94 Following His First Bath in More Than 60 Years
The “world’s dirtiest man” died in Iran on Sunday at the age of 94. According to BBC, Amou Haji passed away in Dezhgah village, which is located in the southern province of Fars. It was reported that Haji hadn’t bathed for nearly six or seven decades out of fear of contracting an illness. Earlier this …
Read More »Nick Young Claims Ice Cube’s BIG3 League Failed To Keep Up With Paying its Players: “Sometimes We Ain’t Get Our Money”
During an interview with DJ Vlad, former NBA player Nick Young shared his experience with Ice Cube’s BIG3 league, claiming that they failed to keep up with its payment schedule for players this season. “I think they need to get back to traveling to all different cities like they was,” Young …
Read More »Antonio Brown Stands by Kanye West, Say Rapper’s Comments Were “Taken Out of Proportion by the Media”
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 …
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