Jamie Foxx puts on massive muscle for Mike Tyson biopic
Just call him Iron Jamie.
Jamie Foxx has transformed for his latest role, bulking up his upper body in preparation to play heavyweight champ Mike Tyson in the boxer’s upcoming biopic.
Foxx, 52, spoke of the project on Instagram Live series “Catching Up with Mark Birnbaum,” Wednesday, telling the restauranteur that even after his Oscar-winning turn as Ray Charles, he’s still cautious when it comes to biographies.
“Look, doing biographies is a tough thing,” Foxx said. “Sometimes it takes 20 years to get them done. But we officially got the real ball rolling.”
The multi-hyphenate added that he hopes audiences will be open to seeing the controversial Tyson in a new light.
“We want to show everybody evolves,” Foxx added. “I think when we lay the layers on Mike Tyson in this story, I think everybody from young and old will be able to understand this man’s journey.”
Discussing his journey towards physically embodying the Brooklyn bomber, Foxx revealed that he’s currently working out “every other day,” with a routine that includes 60 pull-ups, 60 dips and 100 push-ups. To prove just how far he’s come, the singer whipped out his cell phone to debut two shots of himself looking quite diesel mid-workout.
As for his lower body, he could still use a little help.
“I ain’t got no calf muscles, so we might have to get some prosthetics for that,” the comic joked.
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Dramatic video shows moment suicidal father drives off cliff with twin toddlers
Chilling video shows the moment a suicidal father drove his truck off a cliff in San Diego with his 2-year-old twin daughters inside before all three were rescued.
The man plunged off Sunset Cliffs about 4:30 a.m. Saturday after threatening his wife that he would do so, KNSD reported.
Dramatic surveillance footage posted to Facebook by CBS News 8 reporter Abbie Alford shows the man’s pickup truck with its headlights on as it shoots over the edge and falls roughly 30 feet into the water.
The video shows the large splash the vehicle made upon impact with the water.
Another vehicle was close behind, though it’s unclear if it was a police car.
But officers responded quickly and were able to save the father and his daughters.
San Diego Police K-9 Officer Jonathan Wiese was one of the first cops on the scene and told KNSD that he rappelled down the cliffside to reach the family.
Recounting to the outlet what he saw when he made it down to the water, Wiese said, “He had both girls,” referring to the father.
“He was holding them and trying to tread water, but they were all going under. One was awake and crying, the other one was pretty lifeless.”
Wiese managed to get the group out of the water and onto a nearby rock.
The father and one of his daughters suffered minor injuries. The other daughter was taken to the hospital in critical condition, but was expected to recover.
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/17/suicidal-father-drives-off-cliff-with-twin-toddlers-video-shows/
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People are stumped by Kellyanne Conway’s new look
It sure looks like Kellyanne Conway has made some changes to her beauty regimen.
The White House counselor was like a new woman when she appeared on Fox News this week, with more makeup on than usual, including contouring at her cheeks, glossy, full lips and smooth skin on her forehead and under her eyes.
“What the hell happened to Kellyanne Conway??” radio host Stephanie Miller tweeted on Wednesday, one of several people to take notice of the apparent makeover.
Of course, it isn’t unusual for politicians or public figures to update their look, but some folks seemed to think Conway was “unrecognizable.”
“WTF? Getting ready for Fox News gig?” pondered Jennifer Rubin, a conservative opinion writer for the Washington Post.
Others said it looked like the 53-year-old mom of four had been run through Zoom’s “Touch Up My Appearance” filter.
“In Hollywood, I believe we call that ‘refreshed,’” snipped actress Kristen Johnston, implying that Conway had gotten cosmetic work done.
Still, some commentators said they thought Conway did actually just look refreshed and well-rested.
“Wow you looked spectacular today — 10 years younger and what was it? More sleep hair style?,” one person wrote.
In a text to The Post, the senior adviser to President Trump didn’t directly address the supposed makeover, but said she had been “at the White House consistently throughout the pandemic and task force activities.”
“(Thank you though),” she added.
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/17/people-are-stumped-by-kellyanne-conways-new-look/
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White Florida man threatens black teen in gated community telling them they didn’t “deserve” to be in his gated community
Viral video shows a white Florida man threatening three girls — including a black teen — with arrest, telling them they didn’t “deserve” to be in his gated community.
The confrontation between the teens and the unidentified man happened Sunday in the Grand Isles complex in Wellington, a village in Palm Beach County.
“You don’t belong in this development,” the man tells the girls as one of them records him in a video that’s been viewed on Twitter more than 282,000 times as of Thursday morning.
The girls and two boys were riding through the community in a golf cart when they say the man began to tailgate them in his Toyota, according to the Palm Beach Post.
The boys hopped off and the girls — Breonna Nelson-Hicks, who is black, and her two white friends — began walking to Breonna’s home in the community.
The roughly 90-second recording begins just before Breonna rushes inside to get her grandfather, Tony Nelson.
“What’s your name?” the man asks the girls. “OK, where do you live?”
One of the girls answers, “Why would we tell you any of this?”
The man responds, “OK, not a problem. I’m going to call the gate and have you all arrested. You do not deserve to be in here.”
“What did we even do wrong?” one of the girls wonders off camera.
Breonna then asks the man, “Do you have a problem? Because I can get my grandfather.”
“Bring him out right now!” he replies.
As Breonna grabs her grandfather, a woman can be heard telling the girls not to argue because “It’s not worth it.”
But the man interrupts, “It is because you’re driving illegally.”
“OK but you’re coming at a 15-year-old,” one of the girls shoots back.
He answers, “Because you’re 15 years old? You could marry in Mississippi or Alabama.”
That’s when Nelson comes out, telling the man, “Don’t stick your hand out. Did you threaten a child?”
Both Nelson and the man filed reports with the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. The report obtained by the Palm Beach Post doesn’t include the man’s name due to an exemption for 911 callers or people requesting emergency services.
“We received two calls and when the deputies arrived, the male had already gone home,” sheriff’s office spokeswoman Teri Barbera told the publication. “Deputies did speak to the juveniles and made contact with the male the next day. Based on both accounts no crime was committed.”
Nelson, who’s lived in Wellington for 33 years and is part of the village’s first black families, said he grew “more and more angry” after watching the video 15 or 20 times.
“It’s not going away,” he said. “I can’t let it die. … People aren’t understanding what’s going on.”
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/18/white-florida-man-threatens-black-teens-in-gated-community/
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Michigan police probing whether Macy’s beatdown was racially motivated
Police in Flint, Michigan, are investigating a viral video on social media of a black man pummeling a white shopper after he allegedly used the N-word, according to a report.
The incident, posted on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube, shows an unidentified white man wearing a mask and speaking on a cell phone inside a Macy’s department store at the Genesee Valley Center mall when a black man approaches him and punches him.
The white man, who is knocked to the ground by the punch, turns and asks, “what are you doing that for?”
“I didn’t touch you… I’m sorry,” he said, as he attempts to crawl away but is instead punched two more times.
Flint Township Police Lt. Brad Wangler said Thursday that the department is now involved, mlive.com reported Thursday.
“Yes, we are investigating and at this point no one is in custody,” Wangler told the outlet.
A spokeswoman for Macy’s said the store has now added security officers in the wake of the incident.
“We are deeply saddened about the incident that took place on Monday at Macy’s Genesee Valley as the safety of Macy’s customers and colleagues is our top priority,” Andrea Schwartz, senior director of media relations for the chain, told mlive.com.
“We take these situations very seriously and are working closely with local authorities on this investigation, deferring all comments about the case to them per policy,” she said.
A portion of the video was posted on Facebook Monday by rapper FT Quay, who said the white man was overheard referring to a black man a “n—er.”
Film producer and activist Tariq Nasheed posted a clip on Twitter Tuesday.
“A man at a store in #Flint allegedly referred to a black man in the store as a ‘n***er’ while talking on the #phone,” Nasheed said. “The black man overheard hi, then things went left.”
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/18/michigan-police-probing-video-of-racially-motivated-beat-down/
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Four Confederate portraits are removed from US Capitol
Washington (AFP) – Four portraits of senior 19th century lawmakers who served in the Confederacy were removed from the US Capitol on Thursday in the latest manifestation of efforts to confront systemic racism and injustice in America.
The paintings of the men, all former speakers of the House of Representatives, were taken down at the order of current Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“There is no room in the hallowed halls of Congress or in any place of honor for memorializing men who embody the violent bigotry and grotesque racism of the Confederacy,” the top Democrat wrote to the US House clerk Thursday requesting their removal.
The symbolic action preceded Friday’s observance of Juneteenth, which commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.
Pelosi said her order coincided with Juneteenth and the current “moment of extraordinary national anguish, as we grieve for the hundreds of Black Americans killed by racial injustice and police brutality.”
Protests swept the nation following the May 25 killing of African American George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Several Confederate statues have since been toppled or ordered removed in several states as Americans grapple with the legacy of racism.
In a rare Capitol Hill scene, staffers wearing masks to prevent the spread of the coronavirus stepped onto ladders and removed the first two gold-framed paintings from a wall at the entrance to the Speaker’s Lobby, an ornate room adjacent to the House chamber.
It is believed to be the first time such a portrait has been removed from the Speaker’s Lobby since that of Dennis Hastert was taken down in 2015 after he pleaded guilty to charges related to hiding hush money payments.
The four outgoing portraits depict Robert Hunter of Virginia, Howell Cobb of Georgia, Charles Crisp of Georgia, and South Carolina’s James Orr, who Pelosi noted once swore on the House floor to “preserve and perpetuate” slavery in order to “enjoy our property in peace, quiet and security.”
Pelosi has also sought removal of 11 Confederate statues from the Capitol, including a bronze figure of Confederacy president Jefferson Davis, who was charged with treason against the United States.
A bipartisan committee is reviewing the statue request.
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Christopher Columbus statue removed from Saint Louis park
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) – The statue of Christopher Columbus was taken down in Tower Grove Park Tuesday after years of controversy.
Officials with the Tower Grove Park board posted the following statement to their Facebook page Tuesday morning as the statue was being removed:
“Tower Grove Park celebrates the diversity of our community every day and serves as the centerpiece of the region’s most vibrant neighborhoods. When a statue of Christopher Columbus was placed in the park 140 years ago, its purpose was to celebrate the contributions of immigrants in this region. But now, for many, it symbolizes a historical disregard for indigenous peoples and cultures and destruction of their communities.
In order to ensure a safe, inclusive and pleasant environment for park visitors and team members alike, the Park’s Board of Commissioners has authorized the removal of the Columbus statue to begin the week of June 15. By taking this action, Tower Grove Park reaffirms its commitment to being a place of welcome, and to caring for the people’s park in the best way possible.”
The statue’s removal comes during a growing push across the country to take down controversial statues, including Christopher Columbus. In some states, statues of the European explorer have been torn down, beheaded and dumped into water.
Historical records reveal Columbus forced many natives to be slaves. According to History.com, Columbus treated them with ‘extreme violence and brutality,’ a far cry from the story many learned growing up of the Italian explorer who became a hero after discovering America in 1492.
“He’s not the person that we thought he was or that we were taught he was. Maybe the history has been out there all along but our educational system prioritizes the stories that benefit those in charge,” said Mary Schum, who supports removing the Christopher Columbus statue in Tower Grover Park.
Last week, a petition had over 1,000 signatures to remove the statue that sat at the entrance of Tower Grove Park near Grand Avenue.
There have been calls to remove the statue for years. Last year, the park’s board announced the statue would stay and said it would post signs “with important historical context about Columbus and the history of the park’s land.”
“When you have very few statues in this particular park I just think there are so many other people that represent freedom, that represent creation, that represent inclusiveness and knowing the history of Christopher Columbus is definitely different than what I learned growing up. I would certainly like to see someone that better represents the neighborhood,” said Randazzo.
One person at the park, who asked to not be identified, said he thinks the statue represents our country’s history and supports leaving it in Tower Grove Park.
Before the statue’s removal, the park’s executive director told News 4:
“Tower Grove Park is a place of inclusion and diversity. All three statues in the park were placed there approximately 140 years ago to celebrate the contributions of immigrants to this region.”
“He wasn’t even the first person to land here so I don’t really understand putting him on a statue in the first place so if it offends people, yeah, just get rid of it,” said Josey Rodrigquez, who signed the petition to remove the statue.
A protest was planned for June 23rd at Piper Palm House where the Tower Grove Park Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet.
The statue has been a controversial one for years in St. Louis and was vandalized in 2016 on Columbus Day. The same thing happened in 2017 when someone spray-painted “murder” and “Black Lives Matter” on the statue.
“We Italians are just tired of it,” a protester said at the time. “There’s no reason to be rude, disgraceful, or even just … Horrible. There”s just no reason for it.”
People gathered around the statue in 2018 on Columbus Day and demanded its removal because of his treatment to indigenous people. In October, 2019, Tower Grove Park’s board decided to keep the statue until the decision was reversed on June 16, 2020.
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Woman smashes car with hammer, tells neighbor to ‘go back to Mexico’
(KCAL/CNN) – A viral video shows a California woman repeatedly hitting her neighbor’s car with a hammer and shouting, “Go back to Mexico.”
Natalie Mason witnessed the bizarre incident outside her home in Chatsworth on Wednesday.
“I was trying to calm her down, but she didn’t respond,” Mason said.
Mason is the roommate of the man who owns the car. He was in Florida for work when it happened, but Mason and the man’s sister were home at the time. They said they came outside after they heard the banging.
“I really thought it was an ex-girlfriend, an angry ex-girlfriend,” Mason said.
It turned out that the woman damaging the car was their neighbor, a woman Mason said they have had run-ins with in the past and who has repeatedly told them to go back to Mexico.
“It’s kind of hard to explain to the kids, because they witnessed it,” Mason said. “It’s kind of hard to explain, you know, what racism is.”
Another neighbor who heard the commotion came out and restrained the woman.
The victims said the police told them the woman was upset with where the car was parked — even though it was on a public street — because she felt it was too close to where she parked her car.
“There’s more than 50 dents on that car,” Mason said.
The owner of the car said he only has liability insurance for the vehicle and set up a GoFundMe page to help cover the cost of the damage. As of Monday afternoon, more than $12,000 had been raised.
Mason said she hopes people take the video seriously.
“It’s not funny,” she said. “It’s really sad to see somebody at that age act that way, but I think at the same time it brings awareness to what can really happen.”
The Los Angeles Police Department said the woman was booked on suspicion of felony vandalism, but her bail was set at zero due to the COVID-19 pandemic and she was released the following morning.
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Police bust man who shoved elderly woman to ground in NYC
Police have collared the heartless cur who knocked an elderly woman to the ground in a random attack.
“Thanks to the outstanding work of @NYPDDetectives, this suspect has been apprehended,” Police Commissioner Dermot Shea tweeted Tuesday.
The 92-year-old woman was pushed down while walking down Third Avenue near East 16th Street in the Gramercy Park neighborhood at about 3:30 p.m. Friday, police said.
Video footage was released of the attack Monday night.
Police sources said cops recognized the attacker, whose name was not released, who has had dozens of run-ins with law enforcement.
Additional reporting by Larry Celona
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/16/police-bust-man-who-shoved-elderly-woman-to-ground-in-nyc/
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Women jailed for attacking cop with toilet roll holder at illegal party
Two UK women have been sentenced to prison for attacking police officers — including with a metal toilet paper holder — and threatening to infect them with the coronavirus when they broke up a lockdown party, according to reports.
“I’ve got corona, watch out!” Millie Rose Robinson, 21, shouted at one of the cops and kicked him in the chest when he tried to arrest her during the party in Eastbourne on April 8, the BBC reported.
Bayleigh Meadows, 21, also claimed to be infected as she threw the toilet roll holder at an officer’s head during the illegal party, where she and Robinson had been boozing it up.
Meadows, who pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm, was sentenced to a year behind bars. Robinson received a six-month sentence after pleading guilty to two charges of assaulting an emergency worker.
The Lewes Crown Court heard that a drunken Robinson repeatedly taunted an officer with her threats and then turned violent when a sergeant tried to arrest her.
Robinson’s defense lawyer, Rebecca Upton, said her client had found lockdown “extremely hard” and felt “extremely isolated,” leading to her unhinged behavior.
Meadows caused a cut on the sergeant’s forehead when she flung the heavy toilet roll holder at him.
Her attorney, Adam James, said she had underlying mental health issues and could not recall much of what happened that night.
Prosecutor Carl Smith said: “The verbal and physical abuse our officers were faced with in this situation was absolutely disgraceful.
“This happened during the height of the coronavirus lockdown period, when officers were continuing to do their job in challenging circumstances,” he added.
A third defendant, 20-year-old Nicole Stonestreet, was charged with assaulting an emergency worker and is due to appear in court on June 26.
via: https://nypost.com/2020/06/15/women-jailed-for-attacking-cop-with-toilet-roll-holder/
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