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Dr. Dre Reportedly Ordered to Pay $3.5M Per Year in Spousal Support

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According to reports, Dr. Dre and his ex-wife Nicole Young have agreed on how much spousal support the rap mogul will pay out temporarily.  The Blast obtained court documents that show Dre was ordered to pay nearly $300,000 a month for a year. “[Dre] is ordered to pay to the [Nicole] spousal support in the sum of $293,306.00 per month, payable on the first of each month, commencing August 1, 2021.” The payments will continue “until the party receiving support remarries or enters into a new domestic partnership, death of either party.” Nicole will also maintain the same health insurance plan as she did when she and Dre were married. Any other insurance will be paid from Nicole's own pocket.  Dre was also ordered by the judge to “continue paying the expenses for the Malibu, and Pacific Palisades homes.” It is important to note, the former spouses are still negotiating the overall settlement of their divorce.   Source:  theblast.com

Maria Taylor Leaves ESPN Following Rachel Nichols Scandal

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Maria Taylor and ESPN announced the two were parting ways after both sides failed to agree on a contract extension. In a joint statement, it was revealed that last night's coverage of the  NBA Finals  was Taylor's final assignment for the sports network. "Maria's remarkable success speaks directly to her abilities and work ethic," ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro said in a statement. "There is no doubt we will miss Maria, but we remain determined to continue to build a deep and skilled talent roster that thoroughly reflects the athletes we cover and the fans we serve. While she chose to pursue a new opportunity, we are proud of the work we've done together." It was previously reported that Taylor was offered a raise from her current $1 million annual salary to nearly $5 million. She reportedly declined the offer, seeking nearly $8 million per year. Taylor's departure also comes after The New York Times published  2020 audio  of colleague Ra...

Taco Bell's menu hit by nationwide shortages of ingredients

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The menu at Taco Bell may be a bit limited these days, with the quick-service restaurant chain warning customers that it might not be able to fulfill their current appetite hankerings.  In an apology offered in an orange banner atop its  website , Taco Bell declared: "Sorry if we can't feed your current crave. Due to national ingredient shortages and delivery delays, we may be out of some items."  "Taco Bell employee told me there was a 'national shortage of everything right now,' and I have decided to get my economic news exclusively from drive-thru employees from now on," tweeted one patron of the Mexican-food themed eatery. More specifically, a  multitude of complaints  on social media pointed to a lack of beef, chicken, hot sauce and 10-inch tortillas at the Yum Brands division, which runs nearly 7,500 Taco Bells, most of them in the U.S.  "Taco Bell has a 'district-wide shortage of hot sauce...times are tough," tweeted one patron. ...

SpotemGottem Reportedly Arrested for Aggravated Assault with a Firearm

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Rapper SpotemGottem, known most for his viral hit "Beatbox," has reportedly been arrested on multiple charges, including aggravated assault with a firearm, firearm possession by a convicted felon, and accessory after the fact.  Details surrounding the situation and what prompted the arrest have yet to be disclosed. 

Adult Film Star Dahlia Sky Reportedly Dead at 31

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According to reports, adult film star Dahlia Sky has died at the age of 31.  Authorities say she was found in her vehicle dead of an apparent gunshot wound. Police are investigating the case as a suicide. The adult star had been diagnosed with a form of terminal breast cancer and was battling depression at the time of her death.  While there is no official word on the cause of death, LAPD detective Dave Peteque told reporters “potential suicide” is “what the investigation is leaning towards, and there’s no evidence at this time that there’s any foul play.”  Back in May, Dahlia tweeted about her battle with cancer:  "I love @webmasterjoe because he understood how difficult going through cancer is. I posted on IG that I have stage 4 metastatic breast cancer. He was so kind and invited me to stay at his house. I am battling this cancer every day and he has been nothing but supportive." Source:  nypost.com

Chicago Sky's Candace Parker to be first woman on cover of NBA 2K

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NEW YORK -- Candace Parker grew up playing video games, and now she'll be the first female basketball player on the cover of one. The Chicago Sky star will appear on the NBA 2K22 cover for the WNBA 25th Anniversary special edition when it's released Sept. 10. "I grew up a video game fanatic, that's what I did, to the point where my brothers would give me the fake controller when I was younger where I think I was playing and I wasn't," Parker said. "All I wanted to do was just be like them. As a kid growing up, you dream of having your own shoe and dream of being in a video game. Those are an athlete as a kid's dreams. To be able to experience that, I don't take it lightly." Parker said when she was just starting in the WNBA in 2008, she might not have appreciated it as much as she does now. "I think when you're young and experience these type of things, you're onto the next thing," she said. "As I've got...

Taco Bell employees set off fireworks inside restaurant

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A Taco Bell employee was arrested on Monday in Nashville, after she and her coworkers allegedly set off fireworks inside the restaurant, causing the building to catch fire as they watched from afar and accidentally locked themselves out. The incident occurred on July 5, at one of the fast-food chain’s locations in Tennessee’s capital city. But the investigation into how the blaze began took a turn on July 8, when the restaurant’s management called local fire investigators to report that surveillance cameras had captured their employees playing with fireworks inside of the establishment, according to a statement released Monday by the Nashville Fire Department. “According to the surveillance footage, the employees can be seen locking the doors to the dining room to keep customers from entering the business,” the fire department said in the statement. “The video then shows the employees running around the inside of the store with fireworks in their hands.” At one point in the...

A rare early copy of 'The Legend of Zelda' sold for $870,000

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Earlier this year, a nearly perfect copy of  Super Mario Bros.  for the NES  sold for $660,000 . Now, a mere three months later,  The Legend of Zelda  has shattered that record. On Friday, a rare, early production version of the NES classic  sold for $870,000 at auction . Outside of a single sealed copy from its original manufacturing run, it's believed the game that sold this week is one of the earliest known sealed copies of  The Legend of Zelda  in existence. According to  Heritage Auctions , the cartridge sold on Friday comes from the game's "NES-R" production run. Nintendo only made that version of the game for a handful of months in late 1987. "Essentially, this copy is the earliest sealed copy one could realistically hope to obtain," the auction house said of the game before it went on sale. Still, $870,000 is a lot of money to spend on a collectible, whether it's in mint condition or not. To put the price in perspective, H...

Sukihana Arrested for Battery in Florida

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According to reports, two suspects have been arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun during a dispute over the amount of salt on their fries.  The two suspects, Davion Guillory and Treykia Cohen were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities say surveillance footage captured Guillory pulling out the weapon during the argument. When police apprehended Guillory and Cohen, they found a gun in the vehicle seen in the surveillance footage.  Cohen and Guillory were both taken to a local jail and have a $10,000 bond out. This compounds legal troubles for Cohen as she is already on probation for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Click here to see her ride her man in a dressing room . Source:  khou.com

2 Accused of Pulling Gun on McDonald's Employees During Dispute over Fries

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According to reports, two suspects have been arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun during a dispute over the amount of salt on their fries.  The two suspects, Davion Guillory and Treykia Cohen were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Authorities say surveillance footage captured Guillory pulling out the weapon during the argument. When police apprehended Guillory and Cohen, they found a gun in the vehicle seen in the surveillance footage.  Cohen and Guillory were both taken to a local jail and have a $10,000 bond out. This compounds legal troubles for Cohen as she is already on probation for aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon. Source:  khou.com

Lil Baby Speaks After Reportedly Being Arrested in Paris

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Lil Baby and James Harden were previously seen in Paris, France for Paris Fashion Week. However, the outing for the two took a turn after Lil Baby was arrested this past Thursday for marijuana possession, while Harden was only detained. Both were searched by police after being stopped, with Harden only being detained for a short period of time. It was noted by police that they discovered 20 grams of marijuana upon pulling the men over. Since the fiasco, Lil Baby revealed that he was on his way back to the United States, noting that he was safe and free. On Instagram, the artist posted a flyer for an event he is appearing at in Indianapolis, along with the caption: “Thank You To Everyone Who Checced On Me !! I’m Good I’m Otw To The States To Rock My Show At The Pavilion At Pan Am In Indianapolis!!" Along with that, the rapper took to Twitter and said “I’m good 🙌🏽.” Take a look above

Karrine Steffans Details Sex Acts w/ Trey Songz, Michael B. Jordan & Chris Brown

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Karrine Steffans broke her relative silence during a podcast appearance on "The Salon with Lala Milan." Known for exposing her alleged sexual encounters with various celebrities, the author made new claims involving Trey Songz, Michael B. Jordan, and Chris Brown. During the interview, Steffans claimed Trey Songz tried to urinate on her during her 38th birthday. "Trey Songz tried to pee on me for my birthday," the 42-year-old claimed. "I was like, 'Trey, that's not how birthdays work.' It was my 38th birthday." She also described sleeping with 34-year-old Michael B. Jordan when he was 18. Steffans rated the actor's performance as "fine" and "alright" and claimed his mother was upset at the encounter. However, Michael B. Jordan was not the only male celebrity Steffans slept with early in his adulthood. Steffans explained how an 18-year-old Chris Brown "took advantage" of her. "I hope he was 18,...

DMX's Official Cause of Death Revealed

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The Westchester County medical examiner's office has revealed DMX's official cause of death nearly three months after the rap legend's passing. A new report confirmed that DMX died of a cocaine-induced heart attack, which prevented blood circulation to his brain. "It was cardiac arrest for a period of time, so there was no circulation to the brain," said a source medical examiner's office, who also noted X's regular cocaine use. An autopsy was not performed as the examiner's office relied on documentation provided by medical officials and law enforcement. The source also claimed DMX was already brain-dead by the time he arrived at a hospital despite paramedics arriving on the scene less than 10 minutes after 911 was called. Paramedics were able to revive his heart before transporting him to a hospital, but he was technically already dead. "His death literally happened immediately because the brain was dead," the source added. ...

Gary Owen's Ex-Wife Names His Alleged Mistress, Says He Paid for Escorts

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Comedian Gary Owen's ex-wife Kenya Duke took to social media with yet another scathing rant about her former husband.  This time, Duke is accusing the comedian of paying for escorts, having a mistress, and even called out the suspected mistress in an Instagram post.  "@_itsbribri_ I know, who you Brianna Johnson, a nurse at Memorial Hermann Health. You definitely know who I am," wrote Kenya. "You didn't care @garyownecomedy was/is married and you don't seem to care he still hasn't seen his kids (which is weird because you are a baby mama)." "He doesn't financially support his wife," she continued. "Although, he has sent me Zero money (from a company i help build) I am still paying his bills." Kenya asked the woman if she enjoyed "the Bahamas and Florida," asserting that "Brianna" was on vacation with Owen "spending our family money." "Lawyer up, you have now become a big part of t...

NBA Unveils 75th Anniversary Logo to Be Used for the 2021-22 Season

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The National Basketball Association will be entering its 75th season in October and to commemorate the league's success over the last three-quarters of a century, the logo will be modified for the upcoming season.  According to the league, the new logo will appear "on courts and official NBA merchandise, inside arenas and in original broadcast, digital and social media content." The logo still features the Jerry West-inspired silhouette but is laid over a diamond-shaped background in recognition of its "diamond" anniversary.

Ex-Teacher Said She Had Constitutional Right to Sex with Students, Gets 10 Years

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A former Alabama teacher was recently sentenced to 10-years in prison for having sex with two male students. The ex-teacher, Carrie Cabri Witt, 47, once claimed she had a constitutional right to have sex with her students.  Witt was originally arrested back in 2016 for having sex with two male students, ages 17 and 18, while she was a history, psychology, and social studies teacher at Decatur High School.  She was prosecuted under a 2010 law and received two counts of a school employee engaging in a sex act or deviant sexual intercourse with a student under the age of 19. The subtext of the law insists those under the age of 19 are being taken advantage of, however, Witt's defense team insisted that she was being prosecuted for a consensual relationship only because she worked at a school. Not to mention, the age of consent in Alabama is 16.  According to Witt's attorney, Alabama's teacher-student sex law violated their client’s 14th Amendment rights to privac...