“Breaking the internet” is easy for Queen Bey who sparked endless Twitter hilarity with her liquor-fueled “7/11″ video that features fun hoodrat activities, Blue Ivy sleeping through the turn up and a mystery cameo (Jay Z?) in Bey’s most down-to-Earth video ever.
Hit the flip for the absolute funniest reactions to Bey’s “7/11″ video.
Should all frats suffer or is UVA sending a serious message?
Via Gawker reports:
In the wake of a shocking Rolling Stone story documenting the University of Virginia‘s “institutional indifference” to rape and sexual assault, UVA President Teresa Sullivan issued a statement on Saturday declaring all of the school’s fraternities immediately suspended until January 9.
A searing new story in Rolling Stone claims that an 18-year-old student at University of Virginia, whom they call Jackie, was gang-raped at a party at the Phi Kappa Psi fraternity house just weeks into her freshman year, then discouraged from reporting the rape by both her friends and the school. According to Jackie, fellow students warned that her “reputation would be shot” within the school’s Greek scene if she went to the police. When she took her story to the head of the school’s Sexual Misconduct Board, she was offered a range of “formal” and “informal” resolutions to the matter. Without guidance, she did nothing, and has spent her time at UVA traumatized, while the men who allegedly raped her got off scot-free.
“Over the past week many of you have reached out to me directly to offer your opinions, reactions, and suggestions related to combatting sexual violence on [UVA] Grounds,” wrote Sullivan. “I want you to know that I have heard you, and that your words have enkindled this message.”
Earlier this week, The Rolling Stone published a story focusing on the violent alleged gang rape of an 18-year-old student at a UVA frat house, a report Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe called “deeply disturb[ing].”
The University of Virginia is one 76 colleges currently under federal investigation by the Department of Education for mishandling sexual assault claims.
Discuss…
Via WJLA reports:
A Richmond teenager has been sentenced to 44 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a Virginia Union University student.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports 19-year-old Willie Daquan Lee was sentenced Friday in Richmond Circuit Court in the Feb. 23 shooting of 20-year-old Kahron M. Lee of Woodbridge. They are not related.
Kahron Lee was returning to his apartment after leading a late-night study session when he was shot.
Willie Lee shot Kahron Lee in the back as Kahron tried to escape when Willie demanded his Nike Air Jordan shoes, according to The Times-Dispatch.
Willie Lee pleaded guilty in June to first-degree murder, robbery and two felony firearms counts.
SMH!!!!!!!
I’ve known my husband for over 15 years now, and we’ve been married for one. While it took us dating on and off over that period of time, I think we both knew we’d marry each other. It was a no fuss ceremony at City Hall with a small group of family and friends and a nice little wedding brunch the next day. We felt that we didn’t need to do this big thing. Since we had known each other for so long, a huge wedding wouldn’t change our relationship or make it any more special. We had already bought the house, so all we needed was the piece of paper, because at the end of the day, it doesn’t really change anything right? Well…not quite…. Continue
You can probably make a dream team of 15 women Eminem dissed either because of legitimate beef or just for pure shock value. Iggy Azalea recently became the latest target via the leaked track “Vegas.”… Continue
SMH…
Remember when we told you that Lil Fizz broke up with his “Love & Hip HopHollywood” girlfriend Amanda for being a “THOT” (his words) who cheated on him with an Oakland Raiders baller???
Welllll, Amanda is speaking out on their breakup and blaming Fizz’s obsession with finding a mother figure for his son for their split.
“It’s not that, it’s not that I didn’t want to be his wife, it wasn’t that.
It was that Kameron has a mom; Kameron’s mom should be his mom. And it was putting a lot of pressure on me to fill that void and I couldn’t do it.
I think Drew is an amazing father; I give him so much respect for taking on the responsibility of being the sole parent.
I hope that Moniece- Monience is definitely stepping up and being more involved.
So, I wish them both the best of luck and I hope that they can continue to co-parent and both be involved in his life because Kameron is amazing, he’s so smart and adorable and he definitely needs both of them, not just Drew.”
Well that was a very mature way to put it.
What do YOU think about Amanda’s reasoning behind her Lil Fizz break up???Instagram
Kanye West is China bound. But maybe more interestingly, its to work on his adidas Yeezy 3 sneaker.TMZ got a bit confused after West’s brief chit chat with paparazzi… Continue
Oh. Okay…
Bill Cosby’s rape scandal has become a polarizing topic, with supporters and detractors becoming very vocal on social media about what they do and don;t believe happen between the famed comedian and his 16 accusers back in the 70′s and 80′s.
Recently, music production team J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League and comedian Faizon Love each took to their accounts to fire off some pretty intense tweets about their support of Mr. Cosby and their utter disdain for his accusers and any who believe their stories as presented. Full of expletives and insults, each made it clear that they are not pleased with people assuming Bill Cosby’s guilt.
While we’re sure Bill Cosby appreciates all the support he can get right about now, something tells us that curse-laden, race-baiting, pro-rape tweet support isn’t quite the backup he’s looking for. Hit the flip to see what his celeb “supporters” had to say to people who dare to believe any of the stories of Bill’s 16 accusers…
Didn’t the whites take over the Native American’s land???
Via HuffPo reports:
This past Friday, The Indianapolis Star published the cartoon seen at left above, which depicted a family of apparently Latino immigrants, led by a mustachioed man, climbing in the window of a white family’s home to join in their Thanksgiving dinner. The white father is telling his family, “Thanks to the president’s immigration order, we’ll be having extra guests this Thanksgiving.”
After readers alerted them to the drawing’s racist overtones, cartoonist Gary Varvel and the Star rectified the situation by… publishing a tweaked version of the cartoon in which the Latino man’s mustache had been removed.
Problem solved? Not quite. In addition to the racially charged imagery of brown people climbing over a wall into some white people’s home — as well as the look of dismay on the blond daughter, which seems to gesture toward the age-old racist trope that people of color are a menace to white girls — Vox points out that Varvel’s cartoon appears to forget the actual history behind Thanksgiving itself:
Remember, the classic Thanksgiving story is about Pilgrims — a.k.a. immigrants — who showed up on American shores uninvited, and in precarious economic circumstances. Thanksgiving is a celebration of the fact that the native-born Americans who lived in the area welcomed these newcomers, shared their food with them, and helped them make the transition to their new home.
“Is there a time more befitting of a cartoon lampooning unwelcome foreign guests than during … Thanksgiving?” Gawker asked, sarcastically.In a statement Saturday, Jeff Taylor, executive editor of the Star, apologized for publishing the cartoon and acknowledged that it “offended a wide group of readers.” Both the original cartoon and the altered version, wrote Taylor, have been deleted from the newspaper’s website.
“This action is not a comment on the issue of illegal immigration or a statement about Gary’s right to express his opinions strongly,” Taylor wrote. “We encourage and support diverse opinion. But the depictions in this case were inappropriate; his point could have been expressed in other ways.”
Taylor also wrote that “Gary did not intend to be racially insensitive in his attempt to express his strong views about President Barack Obama’s decision to temporarily prevent the deportation of millions of immigrants living and working illegally in the United States.”
Nonetheless, Taylor wrote, “we erred in publishing” the cartoon.
because we can all benefit from some rest and relaxation
Bend up!!
While Rih’s been back home catching up with family, she took a moment to turn-up with friends as well. BFF Melissa Forde has been posting vids of Rih and the crew chilling poolside with some rum punch, island tunes, and of course the odd herbal refreshment. Rih let the music hit her and started bending over one time:
Okay, Rih! See more of the Bad Gal hitting her best “puppy tail” after the jump…
A photoshoot fresh Beyoncé and Jay Z were photographed out together in Williamsburg over the weekend.
According to some accounts the couple attended a memorial service in Williamsburg, however we weren’t able to glean any further details. We’re guessing they must’ve had another event to attend as well because Bey’s red silk dress and fuchsia Nicholas Kirkwood heels seem a bit much for a funeral, riiiiiight?
Just look at the slit in the skirt. Thigh high…
Hit the flip for more photos from their outing.
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According to TMZ reports:
Robin Thicke must be serious about his new girl … because she’s now hanging out with his kid.
Thicke, his boy Julian and his super young GF April Love Geary were snapped at the USC/UCLA game at the Rose Bowl Saturday night … where they got a good view of the Bruins whooping the Trojans.
As TMZ first reported, while Thicke has been coy about his dating situation, 19-year-old April has been going full bore, posting photos that were snapped inside Thicke’s home.
One thing about April … she LOVES the spotlight.
If you were Paula would you be ok with this?
Flip the page to see more of April. How do you think she stacks up against Paula Patton?
Image via Instagram/WENN/FameFlyNet/Splash/AKM-GSI
you guessing!
Well that escalated quickly…
During last night’s episode of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” viewers watched as Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams went head to head over Porsha dubbing Cynthia “two-faced” and a “flip flopper.” All the while the show was airing on Bravo however, the two friends turned foes were also going at it on social media.
Porsha Williams participated in the shade fest by tweeting to her followers about Cynthia’s flip flopping ways and added that she married an “old man” (Peter Thomas) for money.
she also retweeted a fan who noted that just hours before Cynthia posted a picture of herself and Porsha on Instagram.
Cynthia then responded by calling Porsha a “THOT” via a photo of her Go Naked Hair ad that she compared to her Ebony magazine spread…
and her husband Peter even got in on the action.
SMH…so nasty and so rude.
What do YOU think about Porsha and Cynthia’s fight???? Check out more of their catty back and forth and some more words from Peter Thomas after the flip.
Via Huffington Post
A worker fell screaming 11 stories from the roof of a bank building Friday morning onto a moving car, crushing its roof and sending shattered glass flying into the street, police and witnesses said.
The man suffered critical injuries, but he was conscious, police said.
The car’s driver, Mohammad Alcozai, was not injured. He told KGO_TV that he’s happy to be alive especially after his car’s roof almost completely collapsed in the accident. He said he is praying that the worker survives.
“I’m very happy that I wasn’t hurt,” Alcozai told the news channel shortly after the accident. “Hopefully he can make it. I pray for him that he can make it.”
Alcozai said he saw something hit his car shortly after making a left turn.
Witnesses described seeing a blue streak and the man’s shadow as he fell and then hearing shattering glass as he hit the car and then rolled onto the ground. The roof of the car, a green Toyota Camry, was smashed in, and the rear windshield shattered.
Bianca Bahman, who was on the corner where the man fell, said she looked up to see his shadow and ran for cover.
“As he was coming down, he was definitely screaming,” Bahman, 31, a pre-medical student at San Francisco State University who was on her way to the gym, said.
Dozens of people gathered around police tape after the accident, as officials cleaned up blood, glass and a shoe that were lying in the intersection.
The man worked for Concord, California-based Century Window Cleaning, said Peter Melton, a spokesman for the California state division of occupational safety and health.
There’s a pretty cool thread on Reddit where people are taking pics of themselves and how much they look like celebrities…and it’s crazy. These regular people look famous…but they’re not making a dime for it. Sadly.
