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Charlamagne Rape Accuser Taking Case to SC Supreme Court, Seeks DNA Result

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Previously, it was revealed Charlamagne’s rape case will stay closed because the victim reportedly did not cooperate. Now, a report surfaced saying the woman who accused the personality of raping her when she was 15-years-old will be pushing to get her case heard by the South Carolina Supreme Court. According to The Blast, the woman, Jessica Reid, sent a letter to the deputy for the Supreme Court Office of Disciplinary Counsel in South Carolina. In the letter, the woman revealed that she did not cooperate during the investigation because she was "traumatized." Along with that, she said it was the “prosecutor’s responsibility” to defend her properly. Reid continued on saying there wasn’t an “investigation done to bring justice” and that the radio show host “continues to violate [her] on the radio, in his book, and on social media.” Furthermore, Jessica Reid claims that she was never provided with the results of Charlamagne's D...

'Supergirl' to Feature TV's First-Ever Transgender Superhero

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According to news revealed at a San Diego Comic-Con 2018, Transgender actress Nicole Maines will be TV’s first trans superhero, as they will be featured on the CW’s ‘Supergirl.’ Maines is set to play Nia Nal, a character who reportedly will be following the same journey as the show’s namesake Supergirl. Maines spoke on the character while on the panel, saying “She has this ferocious drive to protect people and to fight against discrimination and hatred. She’s the superhero we need right now.” Maines went on to speak about her personal journey to this role, saying “I’ve just been doing a lot of auditions lately because a lot of different shows have been really eager to tell the stories of transgender people, especially transgender youth. Because it’s such an important issue right now in our society and in the world. And so it seems only fitting that we have a trans superhero for trans kids to look up to. I wish there wa...

Tekashi 69 Reportedly Pistol Whipped, Kidnapped, Robbed, and Hospitalized

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According to a report, Tekashi 6ix9ine was pistol-whipped, kidnapped, robbed, and placed in the hospital sometime after the incident. Sources who spoke to TMZ said the rapper was working on a music video early Sunday morning in Brooklyn and wrapped then made his way home. After pulling up to his crib, he was met by another car where three gunmen got out, approached the rapper and pistol-whipped him, knocking him out. From there, the rapper allegedly was being driven around while being told the robbers’ demands, which led them back to Tekashi’s home where they reportedly took $750,000 in jewels and almost $20,000 in cash. The gunman allegedly drove off with the rapper still in the car after they robbed him, but Tekashi was able to escape out the back door of the vehicle. Tekashi allegedly jumped in the car of a stranger and asked them for help, which led the stranger to call 911. From there, an ambulance pulled up and took the rapper to a hospital. Source: TMZ

Jimmy Butler Declines 4-Year $110M Contract Extension with T'Wolves

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Reports surfaced two weeks ago about Jimmy Butler's frustration with a few of his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates, most notably Karl Anthony Towns, and their lack of urgency and winning mentality. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Butler "has been frustrated with the nonchalant attitudes of younger teammates—specifically Karl-Anthony Towns." It shouldn't come as a surprise then that Butler has now declined a contract extension from the organization. Darren Wolfson of 5 Eyewitness News broke the story, reporting that Butler appreciated the extension offer but thought it was more financially sound to decline and potentially score a max-deal by entering free agency in summer 2019. It's also important to note that Butler has been linked to Boston Celtics' guard Kyrie Irving with rumors of the pair potentially teaming up for the Knicks next summer. The T'Wolves are hoping that Butler is only declining the extension for strictly financial reaso...

NBA Legend Charles Oakley Arrested in Las Vegas After Casino Says He Cheated

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Former NBA star Charles Oakley was arrested and accused of "adding to or reducing his wager on a gambling game after the outcome was known" at a Las Vegas casino. A source close to the situation revealed to TMZ that Oakley pulled away a $100 chip when he realized he was going to lose a bet. Oakley, who made $46 million during his NBA career, was caught on security cameras and was confronted by security over the incident. He was booked in the Clark County Detention Center and is facing 1 to 6 years, along with a $10,000 fine, in prison if convicted. Oakley's legal team told TMZ, "This is an insignificant matter that will be quickly resolved." Source: tmz.com

Next Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers get three months of free SiriusXM and more

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Next Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers will be picking up some cool freebies thanks to the weekly T-Mobile Tuesday promotion that is now over two-years old. Unlike last week, there is a sweepstakes that can be entered by existing T-Mobile customers. Even those who are subscribers of other wirelessproviders, or don't use a wireless device at all, are welcome to enter the sweepstakes. This coming Tuesday, T-Mobile subscribers can use the T-Mobile Tuesdays app to claim the following freebies: Free Red Bull.Discount on Shell gasoline.$2 card for Baskin-Robbins.Three months free SiriusXM streaming.$5 off any movie ticket from Atom (can be used anytime this month). As for the sweepstakes, two first prize winners will receive a year's supply of Red Bull. That means the winners receive one case of 24 cans a month over 12 months. Five second prize winners will receive a free 24 can case of Red Bull each month for six months. Ten third prize winners will be sent one case containing ...

LaVar Ball Denies Leaking Lonzo Injury Info

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TMZ caught up with LaVar Ball to ask him about the rumors that someone from Lonzo's camp, specifically LaVar himself, leaked information about Lonzo's torn meniscus to sour any potential trade offers for the former UCLA guard. LaVar unequivocally stated that he had nothing to do with the leak and added, "I don't leak nothing. I always say what's on my mind, so you don't never see me saying, 'I think I should say this now and let it leak.' I don't do that." LaVar said that the media needs to look for the leaker elsewhere while also briefly speaking on Lonzo's new teammates, specifically LeBron James and Rajon Rondo. Check out the video here

Former Giants Lineman Arrested for Heroin Possession

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Former NY Giants lineman Barry Cofield, 34, was arrested in Florida on Tuesday for heroin possession, Fleeing and eluding a law enforcement officer, driving under the influence of alcohol, aggravated assault on a law enforcement officer, and resisting a law enforcement officer without violence. According to police documents, Cofield evaded law enforcement before crashing into a second police car which stopped in order to block his path. Seminole County Sheriff's Office spokesperson confirmed that Cofield had been booked after the pursuit when officers found two small bags of a "red powdery substance" in his right pocket which tested positive for heroin. Sheriff's Office spokesperson, Kim Cannaday, also confirmed that Cofield was released at 10:52 am on Tuesday after being booked earlier that morning. Source: usatoday.com

Tony Parker Signs Two-Year Deal with the Charlotte Hornets

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An 17-year era came to end Friday afternoon after Tony Parker reportedly signed a two-year deal with the Charlotte Hornets, per Yahoo’s Shams Charania.The four-time NBA Finals champion averaged 7.7 points and 3.5 assists per contest last season Slam.com

Carmelo Anthony and OKC Thunder to Part Ways, Team Will Save Over $100M

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According to reports, Carmelo Anthony and the Oklahoma City Thunder will reportedly be parting ways this summer. The parting of both parties could result in OKC saving over $100 million. Previously, Carmelo Anthony noted that the background role he ended up playing with the Thunder is not what he initially wanted. ESPN said, "The massive financial implications of Anthony opting into his $27.9 million contract for the 2018-19 season have dictated that the two sides will part ways sometime this summer." In April 2018, Melo spoke on what he wants moving forward, saying “I think for me, my focus would be on kind of figuring out what I want out of the rest of my career, what I want in my future, what am I willing to accept, if I'm willing to accept that at all. I think everybody knows that I've sacrificed kind of damned near everything -- family, moving here by myself, sacrificed my game -- for the sake of the team, and was willing to sacrifice anything and everything in...

LaVar Ball Calls Rajon Rondo Lonzo's "Little Backup"

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LaVar Ball isn't shy about saying anything. He recently spoke with CNN's Chris Cuomo who asked him a number of questions surrounding the Lakers' big free agency move landing LeBron James. LaVar, who predicted LeBron would join Los Angeles a while back relished in his prediction coming to fruition. He also gave his take on what the team needs to do in order to dethrone the Warriors. But it was LaVar's comments about the Lakers other free agency move picking up point guard Rajon Rondo. When asked about Rondo joining the team LaVar said, "That don't mean nothing, [...] [Lonzo] Just got another teammate. Another teammate, that's all. A little backup, that's good." The "little backup" has had many people speculating that LaVar is deflecting from the potential of his son coming off the bench or worse... getting traded. But others aren't putting much stock into the comment. What are your thoughts? Check out the interview here

Chris Brown Arrested After Florida Show

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Chris Brown was recently arrested after a concert in Florida on an outstanding warrant. Brown was performing at Coral Sky Amphitheatre in West Palm Beach

Drake Reportedly Brings in $440M Annually to Toronto

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Drake is a commercial powerhouse. There is no denying that and with a recent report breaking down how much he brings in to his hometown of Toronto makes his mainstream appeal all the more apparent. According to marketing and brand consultant Gordon Hendren, Drake brings the city of Toronto roughly $440 million annually. "We did some calculations that suggest he's worth about $440 million to the Toronto economy," said Hendren. "There are a number of factors that go into that calculation but we gave Drake five percent of [Toronto's] $8.8 billion [economy]." Michael Thompson, Toronto City Councillor said of Drake's economic significance: "I was just in New Orleans over the weekend and the reason why I was there, we were there to secure a technology conference to come to Toronto for the next three years. And I talked a little about Toronto, who we are, the number of people living here and so on. And when I mentioned this was the home of Drake, people...

Melyssa Ford suffers from near-deadly car crash

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Melyssa Ford is recovering from a horrific car crash. The 41-year-old model, radio and television personality was involved in a car crash in Los Angeles on Thursday, June 28, and suffered multiple head injuries. Her rep tells Us Weekly that an 18-wheeler merged into her lane while she was driving on the Ventura freeway, clipping her back right tire as she exited Brand/Central Avenue. Ford’s serious head injuries include a skull fracture, concussion and bleeding in her brain, amongst other severe cuts and bruises. She also had a 10-inch open wound that had to be surgically closed using stitches and staples, in addition to several large gashes on her arms and legs. According to her rep, she is now recovering in an L.A. hospital and is under constant observation. “God and her seatbelt saved her life," the rep says. Real Housewives of Atlanta star Claudia Jordan, who is good friends with Ford, shared a picture from the car crash, which shows the form...

DeMarcus Cousins Reportedly Turned Down Pelicans 2-Year $40M Offer

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NBA free agency has not disappointed this summer. WIth the seismic shifts that moves like LeBron's to Los Angeles and now DeMarcus Cousins to the Warriors has given hoop fans so much to talk about, whether they hate it or love it. The Cousins acquisition on behalf of the Warriors had many questioning the nature of competition if the Dubs can put five all-stars on the floor at once. But with all the talk surrounding Cousins' move to the Bay Area, it is being reported that Boogie got no major offers from the other 29 teams and that he turned down a two-year deal worth $40M to go back to New Orleans. As Marc Stein reports, Boogie is effectively betting on himself that a year with the Warriors will resurrect his image and allow him the time to heal considering that the Dubs don't need him right away. Source: bleacherreport.com

Detroit rapper accused of funding up-and-coming career with 3,000 stolen credit cards

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A  Detroit rapper's career is now on hold after he used thousands of stolen credit cards to pay for a tour and recording equipment, federal agents said. According to federal documents, ShredGang Boogz, whose birth name is Albert Hill, used the stolen cards to pursue his career and wire money to himself as part of the BandGang Crew. Instead of dealing drugs, the gang steals credit cards to make millions and brag about its cash on social media. The U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Michigan, Matthew Schneider, said the credit card thefts sometimes resulted in violence. Federal agents said Hill was once shot in the face at one of his concerts in Portage, Michigan, and sometimes the violence associated with the crimes has caught innocent bystanders in the crossfire. "The rival gangs will see that and they will become upset because they are not making enough money, and then there is crossfire," Schneider said. "In fact, we had a 5-year-old girl shot i...

Remy Ma & Papoose Announce They Are Expecting First Child Together

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Remy Ma and Papoose recently renewed their wedding vows, but during the ceremony, they also announced that they are expecting a child. Via her Instagram, Remy posted a video of her and husband making the announcement in front of their family. Along with that, Remy posted the caption “Oh yea...& then this happened 😉 I’ve been eating right, working out, and preparing for this for almost a year. We are so happy; thank you to everyone that prayed for us and sent blessings our way🙏🏽 sidebar: been super sick, lost an extra 7 pounds but I’m soooo much better now😊.”

13-Year-Old Marley Dias is Youngest Person on Forbes '30 Under 30' List

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Recently, Forbes dropped their ’30 Under 30’ List, which featured a young black woman by the name of Marley Dias, who is the youngest on the list at age 12. Dias is the founder of #1000blackgirlbooks, which started after the young girl wanted to gather books that featured black women as the main characters. Her initial goal was to reach 1,000 books, but Dias ended up gathering over 10,000 books. Dias also published a book in 2018 titled 'Marley Dias Get It Done: And So Can You!’ The book focuses on how young children can inspire change through community involvement and activism. Source: Forbes

Harvey Weinstein Facing Life in Prison as 3 New Sexual Assault Charges Surface

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Harvey Weinstein, disgraced Hollywood executive, is staring down 3 new sexual assault charges dating back to 2006 that could land him in prison for life. Cyrus Vance Jr., Manhattan District Attorney, announced the new charges on Monday which include first-degree criminal sexual act and 2 counts of predatory sexual assault. The charges carry a minimum of 10-years to life. Weinstein's attorney Ben Brafman issued a statement on Monday in response to the new charges that read, "Mr. Weinstein maintains that all of these allegations are false and he expects to be fully vindicated. Furthermore to charge Mr. Weinstein as a Predator when the interactions were each consensual is simply not justified." Source: tmz.com

Dwight Howard Reportedly Interested in Playing for the Lakers After Nets Buyout

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It is being reported that NBA veteran big-man Dwight Howard would be interested in gaining a roster spot on the new look Los Angeles Lakers. Howard is currently waiting for the Brooklyn Nets to buyout his contract making him a free agent after spending last season with the Charlotte Hornets. According to USA Today's Sam Amick (heard through HoopsHype's Alex Kennedy), Howard would relish the opportunity to play for the Lakers again as LeBron James now leads the squad instead of Kobe Bryant who Dwight had a shaky relationship with, at best. It's important to note, however, that the Lakers haven't explicitly expressed interest in Howard returning to the organization. But things have changed in the Lakers' front office since Dwight's departure making a potential return in the realm of possibility. Considering the seismic move that Golden State made by adding DeMarcus Cousins, the Western Conference is yet again in an arms race to compete with the defending champs....

LeBron James Officially Signs with Los Angeles Lakers, 4 Years, $154 Million

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According to LeBron's representative Klutch Sports, James has officially signed a 4-year, $154 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, LeBron became a free agent when he turned down a $36 million option with the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Blac Chyna Posts and Deletes Pic of Boxer Devin Haney, Calls Him Babe

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After reportedly being dumped by YBN Almighty Jay, it seems Blac Chyna has already moved on, as she recently posted and deleted a photo of boxer Devin Haney on Instagram. Chyna added the caption “Hi babe @realdevinhaney,” and was met with a heart emoji from the boxer as a response. Take a look above.

Kevin Durant to Sign $61.5M 2-Year Deal With Golden State Warriors

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According to ESPN, Kevin Durant is set to sign a two-year deal with a player option in 2019. Durant’s deal will net him $31.5 million next year, and another $30 million in the option year. This deal shouldn’t be much of a shock, as Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers previously noted he was prepared to give Kevin Durant “whatever” he asks for in free agency. Myers went on to say “Sometimes you don't negotiate. I'd love to have him for 10 years. Kevin Durant, look what he did for us last year. He did us a great service. He's earned the right to sign whatever deal he wants. I just want him to sign a deal. But want him to be happy and want him to know that we want him as long as he wants to be here. He's earned that, to kind of lay out the terms. He can do whatever he wants.” Durant previously declined his 2018-2019 player option that was worth $26.2 million. Durant previously took $10 million less in 2017 so that Golden State could re-sig...

Google plans to enter the video game industry with a streaming service and new hardware

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Google wants to get into the video game industry and is working on a mysterious new service, or possibly, even an actual console of some sort. The information comes from a new report on Kotaku, citing multiple sources who claim to have been briefed by Google on the matter. According to said sources, Google's conquest of the video games industry is still in the planning stages, but with how much the search engine giant has expanded over the years, we wouldn't be the least bit surprised if Google does, indeed, intend to get a piece of the video game pie. If there's a company out there, that could brute-force its way into an industry, which for close to two decades has been invariably dominated by just three brands, it's got to be Google. Rumors about Google launching a game streaming service, codenamed "Yeti", have been floating since February, but is the company ready to launch its own console Although in recent years Google has ventured into the hardware bus...

Instagram Introduces Music in Stories Feature

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Instagram users can now enjoy another feature on the platform. Music has been added to Instagram Stories! The photo-sharing app announced the news yesterday on the company blog: We know that music can play an important role in how you share your moments and express yourself with friends and we’re working hard to bring it to the global community in the future. Songs can be added to stories through the stickers option. A song can be added before or after an IG video is recorded. Over 400 million users are on Instagram Stories daily, according to tech website The Verge. The new feature is now available in select countries. Source: The Verge

Floyd Mayweather Sr. Fathers 1-Year-Old Girl According to Paternity Test

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Floyd Mayweather Sr. has reportedly fathered a one-year-old girl with a woman by the name of Purisa Farris who the 65-year-old has been in a drawn-out legal battle with over child support. TMZ reports that the test results finally came back and they showed the elder Mayweather Sr. to be a 99.99% DNA match. No comment from Mayweather Sr. about the test results but it looks like the dispute over child support just swung overwhelmingly in favor of Farris. Vladtv

AT&T reportedly set to raise DirecTV Now subscriptions by $5 a month for all plans

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Brian6cs@aol.com What is happening with AT&T these days? No sooner does it close on its acquisition of Time Warner, than a California assemblyman backed by the carrier added amendments to a net neutrality bill in the state assembly essentially killing the bill for now. Then came word that the carrier had closed its eyes to a scheme by managers at several AT&T retail stores. Using  questionable tactics, these managers allegedly pressured reps into signing up trial subscriptions to the Direct TV Now streaming app. Last week, the troubles continued when it was discovered that AT&T could bring an additional $800 million of revenue into its vault thanks to a monthly administrative fee that has risen suddenly from 76 cents per postpaid line to $1.99 per line. Prior to March, this fee was less than 25 cents per line! Lastly, AT&T was socked with a $5.25 million fine for a pair of nationwide 911 outages that occurred last year. ...

NFL Fines Former Carolina Panthers Owner $2.75M for Racial Misconduct

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Former Carolina Panthers owner Jerry Richardson was reportedly fined $2.75 million by the NFL after they conducted an investigation into claims of racial and sexual misconduct in the workplace. The investigation was conducted by former U.S. Attorney Mary Jo White, and it was noted the misconduct was only limited to Richardson. Along with that, the Panthers ownership failed to inform the proper channels of the allegations or come forward with any type of resolution for the issues. This comes after Richardson sold the Panthers this past December after a Sports Illustrated report surfaced saying he made sexually suggestive comments to multiple women and also fired off a racial slur at an African-American scout for the Panthers. The NFL noted the money from the fine will be placed towards organizations that tackle gender and racial issues in and out of the workplace. Source: cbsnews.com