Simone

Simone is an award-winning communications professional with over seven years of experience. Her passion for writing has led her to serve as Editor-in-Chief at Baller Alert. In her free time, she enjoys trying new restaurants and traveling (to mostly tropical destinations.)

Trailblazing Actor Sidney Poitier’s Cause of Death Revealed

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Trailblazing actor Sidney Poitier died from a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer, a death certificate obtained by TMZ revealed. According to the official documents, Poitier died at his home in Beverly Hills on Jan. 6 at the age of 94. The Academy Award-winning actor’s death was …

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Funny and Relatable Tweets

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The beginning of the week calls for a new round-up of funny and relatable tweets — and Baller Alert has you covered! Check out these tweets from Twitterverse that remind us we’re more alike than we think. https://twitter.com/irissvibes/status/1483182503154581504?s=20 How tf the corner store got Apple Pay but Walmart doesn’t — ✞ …

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Third Person Arrested in Connection to Young Dolph’s Murder

Suspect in Young Dolph’s Murder Reportedly Released From Jail

A third man has been arrested in connection to Young Dolph‘s murder. U.S. Marshal Tyreece Miller revealed at a press conference Wednesday that 27-year-old Shundale Barnett was arrested and charged with being an after-the-fact accessory for helping Justin Johnson, the first identified suspect in Dolph’s murder. Barnett allegedly was a …

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Jennifer Hough Voluntarily Drops Harassment Lawsuit Against Nicki Minaj, Case Against Kenneth Petty Still Ongoing

Nicki Minaj Removed as Codefendant in Husband's Lawsuit

New details have emerged regarding the $20 million harassment lawsuit filed against Nicki Minaj by Jennifer Hough. Court documents obtained by The Jasmine Brand confirmed Hough voluntarily dropped the suit. Jennifer’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, told the outlet, “The case was voluntarily dismissed as to Nicki in NY.” Blackburn also revealed that …

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India Arie Accuses Music Industry of Being Sexist, Racist, and Deceitful: “I’ll Never Heal From All of It”

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Soul singer India Arie is calling out the music industry for its practices, claiming that it is “racist, sexist and deceitful.” The “Brown Skin” singer participated in the viral “10 Year Challenge” on Instagram, where users post side-by-side then and now images of themselves. In participating in the challenge, the …

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US Marshals Capture Young Dolph Murder Suspects

Young Dolph's Accused Killers' Court Moved to July, Attorneys Claim to Receive "New Discovery" in the Case

The 23-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Young Dolph was captured Tuesday in Indiana by US Marshals. According to the U.S. Marshal Service, members of the Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force and the Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force captured Justin Johnson around 3 p.m. in Indiana. Just last …

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Kick Off Your Week With These Funny and Relatable Tweets

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It’s the start of a new week, so you know we’re back giving you your weekly round-up of funny and relatable tweets to help you get through those Monday blues. Check ’em out! if the water not burning my skin the shower too cold — sally ♛ (@sssaallyyyyy) January 9, …

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Three Men Convicted of Murdering Ahmaud Arbery Sentenced to Life

Travis McMichael, his father Gregory McMichael, and William "Roddie" Bryan Jr.

The three white men who chased down and murdered 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in broad daylight have been sentenced. Travis McMichael, 35, and his father, Gregory McMichael, 66, will spend life in prison without the possibility of parole. Their neighbor, William “Roddie” Bryan, 52, was sentenced to life in prison with the …

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Jim Jones Reveals His Mother Taught Him How to Tongue Kiss

Jim Jones Calls on 'Fiends' and 'Crackheads' to Verify That Jada Pinkett Smith Was Once A Drug Dealer

Jim Jones recently sat down on Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast. If anyone knows the show, there are rarely any topics left off-limits. During Capo’s appearance, they discussed various topics, including industry beef, sex and selling NFTs. The MC also spoke about what life was like growing up with his mother, …

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