Federal prosecutors say that Instagram influencer Jay Mazini was charged with wire fraud for allegedly scheming and defrauding his followers of $2.5 million in Bitcoin. According to the federal complaint, Mazini–real name Jebara Igbara–told his nearly 1 million Instagram followers to send him Bitcoin in exchange for wire transfers of cash, …
Read More »Greenwood Raises $40 Million in Funding to Provide Black and Latino Banking Services
Greenwood, the digital banking platform launched last year by co-founders Ryan Glover and rapper/activist Michael “Killer Mike” Render, has attracted some of finance’s biggest names. According to a joint announcement released Thursday, the burgeoning fintech startup — named after the early 20th-century African-American business district in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that received …
Read More »Kim Kardashian Builds ‘Little Hidden Hills’ Replica of ‘Hidden Hills’ In Her Backyard For Her Kids
My childhood toys come nowhere close to the Kardashian kids’ new play town. Kim Kardashian is constructing a “Little Hidden Hills” town in her backyard for her children, complete with storefronts and everything. An overhead shot of the nearly finished area, which includes its own security gate, an archway that …
Read More »Krispy Kreme Donuts Offering Free Donuts Daily To Those With Proof of Covid-19 Vaccination
Krispy Kreme is encouraging people to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering a free doughnut to anyone who can provide evidence of vaccination for the rest of 2021. Customers must present their vaccination cards to verify that they received one or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. In a press …
Read More »Twitter Reacts To Kylie Jenner Asking Fans To Donate Money To Her Makeup Artist GoFundMe
Billionaire Kylie Jenner is receiving much backlash from social media after asking her followers to donate over $60k to a GoFundMe account for her makeup artist emergency surgery. Yesterday, Kylie took to Instagram to share the link of the crowdfunding page for Samuel Rauda, a 26-years young make-up artist who …
Read More »Alex Rodriguez Heads Back To The Dominican Republic To Mend Relationship With Jennifer Lopez
Former baseball star Alex Rodriguez and the multi-talented artist Jennifer Lopez have called off their engagement, yet again. However, Rodriguez has found himself back in the Dominican Republic. “Golf in the 🇩🇴. #Blessed #Fore#playagrande,” Rodriguez wrote on Instagram, confirming his whereabouts. Lopez, who is there to shoot a movie, was …
Read More »BumAlert – How To Snag A Broke Man In 5 Easy Steps
It’s amazing how many women can honestly say they do not want to date a man who is financially stable. I never thought I would see so many women talk about how other women are wrong for wanting to date men who are well off, or at the very …
Read More »Ballerific Finances: What To Do With Your Tax Refund
Tax season is in full effect. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Somehow Uncle Sam slipped up and blessed them with extra funds. In actuality, that’s not the case. Most people overpay in taxes by improperly filling out their tax documents for employment and not claiming all their deductions. So technically, this money isn’t extra …
Read More »Sotheby’s Has Launched Online Auction Of World’s Rarest Sneakers
Sotheby’s has announced an online auction of exclusive sneakers, some of which have been signed and worn by today’s biggest stars. The auction, known as Scarce Air, is an online sale consisting of nearly 50 items that include some of the world’s rarest shoes. The highest starting bid so far …
Read More »Experts Explain How Americans Can Help Fight Against Surge of New Covid-19 Variant
Experts are concerned that some Americans are giving up too soon, at a crucial time when looming threats may undo the gains made in the fight against Covid-19. This month, at least a dozen state governors have relaxed Covid-19 restrictions, citing improved Covid-19 patterns and rising vaccination rates. Simultaneously, air …
Read More »Moderna Moves to Test Vaccine on Children Ages 6 Months To 17 Years Old
On Tuesday, Moderna announced that the first children in its Phase 2/3 Covid-19 vaccine trial ages 6 months to 11 years had been vaccinated. The KidCOVE study will recruit approximately 6,750 children between two and six in the United States and Canada. The trial is divided into two parts. Similar …
Read More »Florida Man Sentenced For Pretending To Be A Member of Wu-Tang Clan To Defraud Luxury Hotels
A Florida man who claimed to work in the rap industry was sentenced to seven years in prison after running a scheme to defraud hotel stays and luxury services. Aaron Barnes-Burpo, 29, of Crestview, Florida, claimed to be a member of the Wu-Tang Clan. According to court records, Barnes-Burpo has …
Read More »78-Year-Old Grandmother Is Now A Powerlifting Champion
A grandmother is sending the message that getting in shape has no age limit by becoming a powerlifting champion at the age of 78. Retired realtor and grandmother of one, Nora Langdon, spends her free time at the Royal Oak Gym in Detroit. She spends up to three hours per …
Read More »Amazon Moves To Remove Books That Frame LGBTQ Identities As A Mental Illness
Amazon announced this week that it no longer sells books that portray LGBTQ identities as mental disorders. In response to Senators Marco Rubio of Florida, Mike Lee of Utah, Mike Braun of Indiana, and Josh Hawley of Missouri, the Wall Street Journal published a letter signed by the company’s Vice …
Read More »Mississippi Bans Transgender Students From Competing In School Sports
Mississippi has officially banned transgender student-athletes from competing in women’s sports. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves signed the anti-trans law on Thursday, making it the first of its kind this year in the state. “This important piece of legislation will ensure that young girls in Mississippi have a fair, level playing …
Read More »Khloe Kardashian Reveals That Her and Tristan’s Baby Plans Were Delayed Due To Covid-19
Khloe Kardashian’s dreams for her future with Tristan Thompson aren’t going as planned. The reality star appeared on Sarah Hyland’s original digital series ‘Lady Parts,’ where she opens up about her baby planning decisions. Khloe, 36, and Tristan, 29, have a 2-year-old daughter, True Thompson, and have suggested having another …
Read More »Cardi B Teams Up With Real Women Are For Her Own Limited-Edition Doll
Cardi B has teamed up with doll company Real Women Are to release a limited-edition doll designed exclusively by her. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper announced on Friday that her doll was now available for pre-order. According to Real Women Are official website, the exclusive doll can only be reserved for …
Read More »That’s Baller: The $400,000 Foldable Television Drops In July
Ballers wouldn’t be ballers if they didn’t obtain the latest and greatest in technology. Now, an innovative new television is making its way to a mansion near you. Austrian-based C SEED Entertainment Systems has unveiled the world’s first-ever 165″ folding 4k MicroLED TV, referred to as the C Seed M1. …
Read More »Nike Executive Steps Down After Son’s Sneaker Resale Business Was Attached To Her
After her son’s lucrative sneaker-flipping company was attached to her, a top Nike executive has stepped down. According to a brief statement released by the company, Ann Hebert, Nike’s vice president and general manager for North America, stepped down on Monday after more than 25 years at the company. It is …
Read More »Demi Lovato Speaks Out: Gender Reveals Are ‘Transphobic’
Recently Demi Lovato spoke out about ‘transphobic‘ celebrations as gender reveals continue to become popular. In a lengthy nine-page post on Instagram, she posted opinions on expecting parents who announce their child’s gender through unveiling a variety of pink and blue party favors. Lovato went on to argue that basing …
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