Detroit’s Rashida Tlaib Poised To Become First Muslim Woman In Congress
Rashida Tlaib has some experience being first, and not just because she is the eldest of 14 children.
As the daughter of Palestinian immigrants, she was the first person in her family to earn a high school diploma — then a college degree, and a law degree.
She was the first Muslim woman ever elected to Michigan’s Legislature, where she served in the House for the maximum term of six years.
And in January, she is set to become America’s first-ever Muslim congresswoman.
The 42-year-old Detroit native, whose father worked at a Ford plant, clinched a Democratic primary in Michigan and won the right to run unopposed in a U.S. House race this fall.
“I am at a loss for words,” she tweeted overnight. “I cannot wait to serve you in Congress.”
Tlaib won the Democratic nomination to replace former Rep. John Conyers, the long-serving congressman and civil rights icon who resigned last year after sexual harassment allegations. The district covers portions of Detroit and the surrounding suburbs. It is heavily gerrymandered to concentrate Democratic votes, making it reliably Democratic.
“No Republicans ran in Tuesday’s District 13 primary race, meaning Tlaib is set to win the seat in November’s election and begin serving a full two-year term in January,” Michigan Radio reports.
Several other Muslim women are also running for Congress, in districts where primaries have not yet occurred — including Minnesota state Rep. Ilhan Omar, who is running for the House; Deedra Abboud, who is running for Senate in Arizona; and Tahirah Amatul-Wadud, who is making a bid for a House seat in Massachusetts.
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Leona Lewis Is Engaged to Longtime Boyfriend Dennis Jauch
The “Better in Time” songstress teased the exciting news on social media Monday, subtly showing off her diamond bauble while soaking up the sun in San Juan, Puerto Rico with her future hubby. Lewis, 33, posed for several snapshots on her Instagram Stories, looking vacation ready in a floral two-piece set.
Jauch’s proposal comes right in time, as the lovebirds recently celebrated their anniversary. The choreographer shared a photo collage in honor of the occassion, writing on Instagram, “It’s been the most beautiful 8 years of my life with this incredible human being. Here’s to many more beautiful memories.”
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Dionne Warwick Addresses Molestation Claims Against Her Sister in ‘Whitney’ Film, ‘Totally Hogwash’
he cousin of Whitney Houston and sister of Dee Dee Warwick, has addressed allegations that her sister molested Houston and her younger brother in an interview on Larry King Now. The allegations surfaced in the recent Whitney documentary, in which the “How Will I Know” singer’s longtime assistant, Mary Jones, claims that Whitney told her that Dee Dee Warwick molested her as a child.
During the Larry King interview, Dionne Warwick stood by her sister and claimed that the allegations are “totally hogwash.”
“I have tried to refrain from responding to that,” she said. “First of all, it’s totally hogwash. My sister would never, ever have done anything to do any harm to any child, especially within our family. And for those lies to be perpetuated in this so-called documentary film [Whitney], I think it’s evil. I will never, and I mean this, ever forgive those who perpetuated this insanity,” she added.
In July, Houston’s mother, Cissy, gave a statement about the events and said that she and her sister were only made aware of the allegations two days before the film’s screening at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16. “We cannot overstate the shock and horror we feel and the difficulty we have believing that my niece Dee Dee Warwick… molested two of my three children,” the singer’s mother stated.
Whitney’s brother, Gary Garland, claims that Dee Dee molested him between the ages of 7-9, though he was not aware of his sister’s alleged abuse until the film’s release. Whitney Houston died in 2012, with the coroner’s report saying the cause of death was drowning and the effects of atherosclerotic heart disease and cocaine use.
Watch a clip from the upcoming interview with King below. The full interview will air on Aug. 15.
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Mo’Nique’s Three Year Hobo Tour: Part 2- Netflix
Mo’Nique is an established actress and comedian. After the height of her acting career, with accolades from Precious and Bessie, we did not see much of her. About four years ago Mo’ came out to tell her story, starting with Empire.
In January of this year, Mo’ focused on her losses with Netflix. She alleged Netflix offered her $500,000, while Dave Chappelle and Kevin Hart received deals for $20 million and Amy Schumer received a $13 million deal. Mo’ threatened to sue Netflix for color and gender bias, and requested support in the form a boycott against Netflix.
A Jawn Murrray came out a week later and claimed that Mo’ was actually offered $3 million.
Early February Mo’s tour took a detour as she appeared on Khia And TS Madison’s show The Queens Court. Many pointed out how messy it was of Mo’ to keep livestreaming when TS was breaking down.
Later that same February, Mo’ continued her Netflix ‘inequality pay’ tour, appearing on the View. Most noticeably, Mo’ appeared on The Breakfast Club and chastised Charlemagne the God, after he gave her Donkey of the Day.
Late June, Mo’ released private phone conversations with Tyler Perry.
Late July, Mo’ came out in support of Roseanne Barr, after Barr’s racial tirade, claiming “My SISTER came on my BET show”. This was the incident that led many to end their support for Mo’nique.
Read part 1 here: Mo’Nique’s Three Year Hobo Tour: Part 1- Empire
Catherine Oxenberg felt ‘horrendous guilt’ after introducing daughter to sex cult
“Dynasty” star Catherine Oxenberg admits she felt “horrendous guilt” about introducing her daughter India to sex-slave cult Nxivm.
The 56-year-old actress has waged a battle to get her daughter, 27, out of the secretive organization after originally taking India to a Nxivm course in 2011.
The group’s leader, Keith Raniere, and his right-hand woman, former “Smallville” actress Allison Mack, are charged with sex trafficking and conspiracy for allegedly coercing women into joining a secretive master-slave society within Nxivm — where “slaves” were forced to pleasure Raniere and have his initials permanently branded onto their skin.
Oxenberg tells NBC’s Megyn Kelly, “I brought her in. And that’s why I feel responsible for getting her out. … At first I felt horrendous guilt that I had participated in bringing my daughter into an organization that was this deviant and dangerous. And then I started to educate myself. And I spoke to numerous experts. And they said, ‘Would you stop blaming yourself? These cults are well-oiled machines. And India never stood a chance.’”
In the interview, to air on “Dateline” at 10 p.m. Monday, Oxenberg tells Kelly what India is up to now, according to NBC sources, and also reads an exclusive statement from her daughter on camera.
In the one-hour special, “A Mother’s Mission,” Oxenberg reveals she was first alerted to the potential peril India was in when a friend of her daughter’s called. “She was terrified to speak on the phone, she was afraid that she was being tapped and she said, ‘You need to save India.’ She said they had signed a lifetime vow of obedience to their master … and then I flipped out.”
Oxenberg embarked on a “high-stakes urgent crusade” to get India home. She will also appear live on “Megyn Kelly Today” on Tuesday following the “Dateline” show. She is releasing a book about her “crusade” next week.
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Twitter apologizes to Candace Owens after briefly locking her account
Conservative commentator Candace Owens received an apology from Twitter on Sunday after her account was locked following reports of violations of the social media platform’s rules.
In a brief email shared by Owens on Sunday, Twitter Support said it had restored her account. “BLOWN AWAY by the amount of patriots that just came to my side to make this happen,” Owens tweeted.
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Earlier in the morning, Charlie Kirk said that his fellow Turning Point USA colleague received a 12-hour suspension on Twitter because of a “double standard” against conservatives.
Kirk said Owens “allegedly violated Twitter terms in service” after she copied tweets from Sarah Jeong, the latest addition to the New York Times’ editorial board.
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6ix9ine and 50 Cent Collab “Get The Strap” Rumored to Appear on ‘Power’
was one of 6ix9ine‘s earliest big-name supporters and he’s co-signed the controversial young rapper on several occasions. Now, it seems the two might be turning their friendship into a collaborative relationship.
Music producer Blanco recently hinted that a collaboration between 50 Cent, 6ix9ine, and Uncle Murda called “Get The Strap” will appear on the current season of 50’s Starz television show, Power.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, he wrote, “This Get The Strap Record Is [fire emoji] @unclemurda x @50cent x @6ix9ine. Produced By @trilogy x @tellemblancosentya The Song Will Premier On Power S5 Episode 8.” The eighth episode of Season 5 is currently slated to air on August 19.
This weekend, 50 and 6ix9ine were seen together at a club in the Hamptons, celebrating 50’s champagne brand, Le Chemin Du Roi.
After the event, 50 posted a video of 6ix9ine performing “Billy” and told fans to “shut the fuck up” if they don’t like his music, until they make something better.
“I’m telling you the kids love the young boy,” 50 wrote. “He is working on his self, we all have things we should work on. If you don’t like music make something better. Until then shut the fuck up. Get the strap.”
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China Can’t See New Movie Starring Notorious Outlaw Winnie the Pooh
Chinese film authorities have denied Disney’s Christopher Robin a theatrical run in the country, Disney’s head of distribution has confirmed, and the reason might be that the film’s star is something of a resistance leader. No, it’s not Ewan McGregor—who plays the movie’s titular character, now all grown up—but Winnie the Pooh who is the subject of controversy. Chinese censors have cracked down on the tubby bear ever since a meme comparing him to President Xi Jinping took off in 2013, and now Chinese audiences will not be allowed to watch Disney’s new movie because, an anonymous source tells the Hollywood Reporter, the Communist Party considers the character persona non grata.
Christopher Robin, which is already in theaters in the U.S., is the second Disney movie to be rejected in China this year, following A Wrinkle in Time. Another source told THR that Christopher Robin was not necessarily snubbed because it stars Winnie the Pooh, and that the decision “likely has to do with the size and scope of the film given the foreign film quota.” But it seems silly to dismiss censorship as a factor entirely: Searching for Winnie the Pooh by his Chinese name on the microblogging site Weibo results in error messages, and earlier this year, Chinese censors also banned mentions of John Oliver after HBO aired a Last Week Tonightsegment that criticized Xi.
Oh, bother.
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Cardi B Announces First Show Since Giving Birth
Cardi B initially planned to be back on tour six weeks after giving birth to Kulture Kiari Cephus. After Cardi gave birth she realized that a tour so soon would take a toll on her – and of course Cardi would want to spend more time with her daughter, so she cancelled the tour with Bruno.
Cardi B will be back for tour at Mala Luna Music Festival in San Antonio, Texas, which takes place from October 27-28. The festival will also feature performances from Tyler, the Creator, Tierra Whack, Lil Pump, Rico Nasty, BlocBoy JB, and more.
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Mo’Nique’s Three Year Hobo Tour: Part 1- Empire
Mo’Nique has established herself as an important marker in the entertainment industry as a comedian and an actress; having made great strides: breaking barriers for women, African Americans, and plus size people.
She initially became well-known from her hit show The Parkers. She went on to host her late night talk show The Monique Show in 2009 to 2011. She earned an Oscar for her role in Precious and was nominated for an Emmy in Bessie.
After her Precious and Bessie roles we did not see as much as Mo’ as we should have, for an Oscar awardee. She came out about four years ago to tell her story.
Watch Lovelyti’s first video on the situation: Mo’Nique says EMPIRE creator Lee Daniels told her she was “Blackballed” after her Oscar win.
Mo’ continued to defend herself against the allegations of a nasty attitude. To shed light on Lee Daniels character, Mo’ alleged that Daniels once called Halle Berry a B***ch “[out of nervousness]”:
Around the same time, Mo’nique says she was supposed to play Cookie on Empire. The co-creator of Empire, Danny Strong, said that was not true, and Cookie has always been Taraji’s role:
Lee Daniels allegedly claimed Mo’Nique was never considered for the role of Cookie, and the show’s co-creator Danny Strong insisted that she’s never been offered the part. In response, during her interview on Sway in the Morning, Mo’Nique brought along proof that she was offered the role of Cookie, in the form of a printed email chain between her and Daniels’ team.
This was around April of 2015. Mo’ later came back onto the radar in May of 2017 when a clip of her comedy show went viral, in which she blasted Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry.
“[They] could suck my d*** if I had one.
Mo’ continued her tour in January of 2018 at Netflix headquarters.