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Kanye West suspected of criminal battery for allegedly striking fan
Kanye West is under investigation as a suspect in a criminal battery for allegedly punching a fan early Thursday morning. The post Kanye West suspected of criminal battery for allegedly striking fan appeared first on TheGrio.
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Kanye West On Why He Bought House Near Kim Kardashian, My Kids Are "My Solace"
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Kanye West is defending his decision to buy a house next to his estranged wife Kim Kardashian’s mansion in Hidden Hills. Kanye West, who had previously made Wyoming his home in an interview with Hollywood Unlocked, said that his reason behind the
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Zendaya honors late Ronnie Spector, whom she may play in forthcoming biopic
Ronnie Spector, lead singer of the iconic girl group The Ronettes, passed away Wednesday following a brief bout with cancer. The post Zendaya honors late Ronnie Spector, whom she may play in forthcoming biopic appeared first on TheGrio.
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It Takes a Village: Fans Lend Their Support For Tiffany Haddish After Her DUI Arrest
Fans of Tiffany Haddish show their support to the comedian-actress after her DUI arrest.
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10 Celebrities We Bet You Didn't Know Are Aquarians - Blavity
Rep your set! Aquarius season is here. Those  born  between Jan. 20 and Feb. 18 are known as Aquarians.  Aquarius  is the eleventh astrological sign in the zodiac and is co-ruled by Uranus and Saturn. A fixed air sign meaning it falls in te of a season (winter). Aquarius are considered determined
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Juice WRLD's Mother Speaks Out Against 'Disrespectful' Leaks Of Son's Album | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Juice WRLD's latest posthumous album Fighting Demons debuted at the top of several music charts after it's December 10th release. However, some of the star's sacred, unreleased music has leaked to the public, and Juice WRLD's mother, Carmella Wallace is not here for it. In
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Famous Friends Of Martin Luther King, Jr. | Atlanta Daily World
At the time of his rise to popularity, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. had made countless connections around the country. The Civil Rights Movement united plenty of people, and harnessing the celebrity power of Black singers, entertainers, athletes, and actors played a key role in the groundbreaking
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R.I.P. Sidney Poitier, 94, Legendary Actor, Director, Author and Ambassador
Sidney Poitier, whose portrayal of self-possessed, unapologetic and dignified characters in films such as To Sir With Love, In the Heat of the Night and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner established him…
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CS Global Partners – Dominica ranks as one of the safest countries in the region | New York Carib News
CS Global Partners, a London-based government advisory and marketing firm, has ranked the island of Dominica as one of the safest places in the Caribbean and Latin America.
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Malawi Police arrest twenty fake bus passengers
Police in Lilongwe have rounded up 20 people at Lilongwe Bus Depot after they posed as passengers in order to trick travellers into boarding a bus on the mistaken belief that the bus was close to being full. The fake passengers, popularly known as _ojiya_ or _athaiming'i_ were arrested on today
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Nelly Responds To Woman Who Says She Returned His $300K, He Gave her $100 | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Things are heating up for Nelly on social media after a woman claims she returned his lost $300K in a duffle bag, and he rewarded her with just $100. A friend of the unnamed woman joked about the incident in an Instagram video, sharing: 'WE UP HERE AT THE BOWLING ALLEY, SHE
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Teejay Praised By Fans For Inspirational New Song “I’ll Touch the Sky”
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Dancehall singer Teejay is getting a round of applause from his fans after dropping off an inspirational new song that couldn’t arrive at a better time. Kicking the new year off with a bang, Teejay is inspiring music lovers with his latest
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Hip-Hop artist Fvded releases "To Whom It May Concern" music video
By Roy Kafoteka Malawian Hip-Hop artist Fvded has come forth to announce the release of his new music video 'To Whom It May Concern' featuring OE Slayer. Some people estranged from the Hip-Hop community may have to ask, who the heck is Fvded? Born Brian Mapunda, Fvded is a Blantyre born, but now
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Cardi B Says She Felt 'Extremely Suicidal' As She Testifies In Libel Trial | The Michigan Chronicle
Photo: Getty Images Cardi B testified in court on Thursday during her libel case against Youtuber Tasha Kebe, revealing that she felt 'extremely suicidal' after Kebe allegedly spread salacious lies about the 'WAP' rapper. As Cardi took the stand on day four of the trial, she opened up about how
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'Real Housewives of Miami' stars Guerdy Abraira and Kiki Barth on joining the franchise and more
In case you missed it, The Real Housewives of Miami has come back eight years after ending on Bravo, this The post 'Real Housewives of Miami' stars Guerdy Abraira and Kiki Barth on joining the franchise and more appeared first on TheGrio.
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Meet Jessica Faith, 1st Black woman meteorologist in Pittsburgh TV history | New Pittsburgh Courier
Jessica Faith joined WPXI-TV in June 2020. The Alabama native says she’s enjoying Pittsburgh but did not realize she was making local TV news history in the process. by Marcia Liggett For New Pittsburgh Courier Before most people leave home for the day, they typically check the local weather
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Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Konshens Condemn Killers Of Jamaican Boy Who Is 9
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Bounty Killer, Beenie Man, Konshens, and Teejay are among Jamaican entertainers using their platform to call for justice for the murder of 9-year-old
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Sidney Poitier has many legacies, but his acting should not be lost among them - TSDMemphis.com
Sidney Poitier, one of the last remaining icons of Hollywood’s golden age, has died at age 94. Much ink will be spilled, and rightfully so, about his significance as a cultural icon of the civil rights era who made history at not just the Oscars but at the box office, too. He will rightly be
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Donald Glover Has A Message For His Critics Ahead Of 'Atlanta' Return | Chicago Defender
Photo: Getty Images It's been four years since Donald Glover's series Atlanta graced televisions, and the unexpected hiatus has garnered many critics over time. But Glover, aka Childish Gambino, has a message for his critics ahead of the season 3 premiere of his Golden Globe Award winning show. On
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Jamaican Gov't Says Entertainment Stimulus Funds Oversubscribed
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz The government is well on its way to handing out cash grants to affected members of the entertainment industry in Jamaica. In an update over the weekend,
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Denzel Talks Looking Beyond Race in New Macbeth Adaptation - The New York Beacon
On January 14, 2021, Joel Coen’s new film, “The Tragedy of Macbeth, was released on Apple TV+ after being screened in selected theaters since December 25, 2021. Although there have been many adaptations of the Shakespearean play, Coen’s film stars actor Denzel Washington as
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Gunna, Future & Young Thug Showcase Their Drip In "Pushin P" Video | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Gunna, Future, and Young Thug drops “Pushin P” video. When you already have some of the best things that money can buy what else to do that to buy more of those things. This is the idea behind the video for one of the hottest tracks off Gunna‘s new
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Theodore “Ted” Ross Roberts: American Actor Best-Known for Role as the Lion in The Wiz
Theodore 'Ted' Ross Roberts was an American actor best-known for his role as the Lion in The Wiz. Roberts won a Tony Award for the original 1975 Broadway production and later recreated the role in the 1978 film version with Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, and Nipsey Russell. Roberts was born in
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Twitter Goes Into A Tizzy After Lisa Bonet And Jason Momoa Announce Their Divorce - The New York Beacon
Aquaman actor Jason Momoa, 42, and his wife Lisa Bonet, 54, who have been together for 16 years, have ended their five-year marriage, according to People. Momoa released a statement on Wednesday, announcing the couple's decision to split. Red Hot RJ Paces Knicks Nets Big 3 Gore Bulls
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Nicki Minaj lawsuit dropped by her husband's accuser
Jennifer Hough, who, as theGrio previously reported, filed a harassment lawsuit against Nicki Minaj, has reportedly dropped the lawsuit, per The post Nicki Minaj lawsuit dropped by her husband's accuser appeared first on TheGrio.
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Inn-spired! Chef Jason Howard begins residency at Le Vendôme Restaurant at Charela Inn, Negril | The Bajan Reporter
Five-star modern Caribbean cuisine trailblazer maestro, Chef Jason Howard begins a month-long residency at the award-winning boutique hotel Charela Inn’s in-house restaurant Le Vendôme. Trained in classic and modern French techniques and pioneering food art, he is known for his unique culinary
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Chris Brown Drops "Iffy" Visual To Kick Off New Breezy Era
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Chris Brown officially kicks off his new Breezy era. Delivering on his promise of new music for the new year, Chris Brown drops 'Iffy.' There is nothing
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Kodak Black & Rumored Girlfriend Broke Up After Viral Twerking Video At NHL Game | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Kodak Black was the highlight of the Florida Panthers game on Tuesday night as the rapper was seen in a compromising position with a woman he took to the game with him. The video went viral with what some fans claim to be was Kodak Black having sex
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Ozie Nzeribe Aims To Change The World As A Youth Advocate, Actor And Rapper
By Lem Satterfield Altruism is a way of life for Ozie Nzeribe. 'I've been raised to put others before myself' said Nzeribe, an International World Peace Youth Ambassador in 2016. 'I enjoy seeing the smile on people's faces that I help. You can't put a price on that.' Beyond that, the question, 'who
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Tommy Lee Sparta Warns Jamaican Youths Amid Rising Murder Rate | Haiti Gazette
The content originally appeared on: Urban Islandz Tommy Lee Sparta sends a message to the youth amid an alarming rise in Jamaica’s crime rate. Jamaica has been experiencing a wave of crime over the last week, and the island is presently mourning the death of 9-year-old Gabriel King, whose throat
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