According to a new study published recently in the Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease, physical inactivity could be increasing the risk women face for cervical cancer. The study, conducted by researchers from the Roswell Park Cancer Institute in New York, examined 128 patients with cervical cancer… All the women were asked to fill out a questionnaire based on the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, which detailed their levels of physical activity. In the survey, you are deemed “inactive” if you are physically active less than once a week. What researchers ended up finding was that women who had cervical cancer had significantly increased odds of classifying themselves as “inactive” on the questionnaire compared to the ladies who didn’t have cervical cancer. So, those studied with cervical cancer were more likely to report that they often refrained from physical activity…
[MadameNoire]

We Literally Spend More Time Watching Netflix Than We Do In The Gym Or With Friends

…But according to a new study by Cord Cutting, we actually spend more time with our Netflix than we do with just about any and everything else. According to their data, which came from the number of streaming hours per day that was reported by Netflix CEO Reed Hastings, then divided by the number of subscribers and compared to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average Netflix lover spends about an hour and 40 minutes watching each day. And according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ recent survey on American Time Use, we all spend, on average, just 38 minutes giving our full and undivided attention to “socializing and communicating…” In the latter category, which received the least amount of love and attention from the American public, it was found that the average American spends only 17 minutes a day exercising…
[MadameNoire]

Drake Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Artist, Takes Out Justin Bieber

Spotify, one of the many popular music streaming services vying for listeners’ attention, confirmed Wednesday that Canadian superstar Drake is its most streamed musical artist. The 6 God took out Justin Bieber from holding that top spot formerly and the music service is celebrating other high marks as well. As reported by Billboard, numbers found on the analytics aggregator Kworb helped solidify news that Drizzy blew past Bieber in the wake of the release of his latest Views record. Spotify confirmed the numbers to Billboard yesterday (May 18) and also boasted of 1 billion streams for its in-house curated playlists…
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This whole video clip is pure comedy for some reason… LMBAO!

Canadian Woman Asked To Leave Gym Because Her Breasts Were Too Large

A woman from Ottawa, Canada says she was body shamed when local gym told her to take her knockers elsewhere because they were way too big according to MetroNews…

Jenna Vecchio, who moved to Ottawa in April from Halifax, said she was working out with her husband on Saturday morning at Movati when a female supervisor confronted her about her attire. She was told other clients at the gym had complained her top made them feel uncomfortable.

Vecchio says she was confused and seriously embarrassed, especially since other women wore similar tank tops. She and her husband left without finishing their workout.

“I said I can’t help it that my chest may appear larger than some other women’s here because of my small frame, but I can’t do anything about it,” Vecchio told Metro.

“I felt humiliated. I was made to feel uncomfortable. I felt degraded.”

Jenna also took to Facebook to voice her double-D displeasure…

I am a member of Movati Athletic Club in Orleans, ON. Today, I was instructed by a Supervisor at the club that my tank top was inappropriate dress and is offensive to both the staff and other members. That at Movati they have a dress code stating only appropriate gym attire and modest clothing is to be worn. I will start by saying my tank top was no different than many other women’s tank top at the club; except my chest size is much larger in appearance in comparison to my frame than many of the other women. After asking every woman at the club who I could find on the way out if my attire offended them and they responded no, it became clear that the only ones offended were the two women supervisors working at the club today. I pointed out to them that my shirt was no different than any other woman’s shirt. They informed me that it did not matter that due to my chest size I could not wear a tank top. I felt humiliated and discriminated against due to my figure. I was singled out and it is unfair to say I cannot wear a tank top and other women can! Different figures means different rules? I would like to bring this out to the public! If tank tops are not allowed at the gym for me because of my chest size than all women should not be allowed to wear tank tops regardless of size.

Ladies, have you ever been kicked out of a place because your tiddays were making others uncomfortable?

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Sherri Shepherd from the season premiere of “Match Made in Heaven” on tonight at 10PM ET/PT on WE tv. It features Sherri revealing “Mona” is actually Lola, the bachelor’s mom who went undercover to find out what these women are all about. While Lola is undercover, she stumbles upon something quite shocking.

Trinidad James Reveals Which Thicky Thickums He’d Want To Be Between The Cheeks With To Bossip

Have you seen JALT??

So there is a juicy scene from Trinidad James’ newest video JALT , featuring Mystikal and Lil Dicky, showcasing Lil Dicky in a tight situation:

Now you can be just like Lil Dicky too! Just go to https://www.justalilthick.com/ to put your face in a virtual JALT sandwich… yum!

Who would you want to squeeze you up?? We caught up with Trinidad James who told us his top JALT juicies which included Dascha Polanco from ‘Orange Is The New Black’

Take a look at other thicky thickums that Trinidad James’ wouldn’t mind sopping up after the flip!

Christina Aguilera And Hologram Whitney Houston To Perform On The Voice Finale

Looks like Whitney Houston will be getting her Tupac on in the season finale of The Voice. The singing competition show is planning a big duet number with the deceased icon and show judge Christina Aguilera.

Have your eyes rolled out of your head yet? If not, watch some leaked footage from the rehearsal below.

Are you a fan of hologram performances? Do you think this stunt will go over well?

Flip the page to see more of the performance.

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Day 26 Singer Brian Angel Says They Weren’t Invited To Bad Boy Reunion Show

1/5th of MTV’s ‘Making The Band’ R&B reality group Day 26 is fed up with Puff Daddy!

Brian Angel recently took to his Twitter page to blast the rap mogul on leaving the infamous R&B group out the sold-out event:

Fans of the struggle singer chimed in with their thoughts:

Also:

Why do you think Puff would leave out Day 26 and erase their presence from the Bad Boy reunion concert?? Hit the flip for more next…

WE are ready for Braxton Family Values Season 5! Don’t miss the season premiere Thursday, May19th at 9/8C.

Turn the pages for more from the opening episode…

Sak pase with that?!

Students Sent Home For Wearing Haitian Flag T-Shirts

A Mimai high school is making national headlines for its decision to send students home for paying homage to their Haitian roots.
The Miami Herald reports:

It was Haitian Flag Day on Wednesday and that’s apparently a big deal to Haitians — so big the Haitian Consulate in Miami closed for the day to commemorate the occasion.

But some students at Immokalee High in Collier County ran afoul of that school district’s Student Code of Conduct when the donned shirts with Haitian flags on them.

The code of conduct states students are prohibited from wearing or displaying all but four flags, none of them the Haitian flag.

At least half a dozen students who wore the Haitian flag shirts to school were told to go home and change. When some of them refused, they were sent home, according to a report in the Naples Daily News.

This happened even though officials at Immokalee High, which has a significant number of Haitian students, have in the past looked the other way when the students celebrated Flag Day by wearing the Haitian Flag.

So what changed this year?

Apparently the students celebrating Flag Day have in the past taken their celebration beyond simply wearing articles of clothing.

“Last year we had 200 kids running down the hallways and blaring music,” school district spokesman Greg Turchetta told the Daily News. “There are [advanced placement] exams going on at the school. Obviously, it’s imperative that there are no disruptions on campus today.”

“On Cinco de Mayo, they had all the tacos and we didn’t say nothing. But when it came to Haitian Flag Day, they wanted to take away our fun,” sophomore Casidy Previlus told NBC 2.

The Student Code of Conduct says wearing or displaying the United States flag, the POW-MIA flag, the State of Florida flag and official school flags is acceptable policy.

The policy also stipulates wearing national flags from various countries is also allowed “on special occasions.” The discretion for allowing the nationalistic wardrobe by students is given to each school’s principal.

If students are allowed to wear the Haitian flag why not just let them wear it and tell them NOT to be disruptive???

SMH….

…Electronics company LG recently did a survey while promoting a new battery. They surveyed thousands of Americans and found that nine out of 10 people, that’s 90 percent, end up in a state of panic when they see that they have a low phone battery. Specifically, when their phone alerts them that they’re below 20 percent. According to LG, the ways smartphone users said they try to deal with such struggles, as well as the consequences (which they deemed “symptoms” of low battery anxiety), include asking a stranger to bum their charger off of them (39 percent of people); grabbing a drink or buying some sort of item at a bar or restaurant just to use an outlet (22 percent of people); so-called “borrowing” of someone’s charger that they see available (35 percent of people); skipping the gym to go home to charge a dying phone (33 percent), and then arguing with a significant other over the fact that they missed a bevvy of text messages (23 percent of people)…
[MadameNoire]

Become A Millionaire One Step At A Time

There are plenty of unusual holidays celebrated throughout the year, but we are taking May 20th as an opportunity to provide some helpful advice of the financial variety. This day is better known as “Be A Millionaire Day” and while not all of us will be able to rake in the dough to push us into the 1 percent, there are small steps that you can take to become more financially stable and successful…
[MadameNoire]

De La Soul Reveals and the Anonymous Nobody Artwork & Tracklist, Presale Available

De La Soul‘s long delayed new album, and the Anonymous Nobody, is one step closer to release. The Long Island trio’s either studio album is now available for presale and the group revealed the project’s artwork and tracklist. The album is 17 tracks deep with a who’s who of guests including Jill Scott, Usher, 2 Chainz and Little Dragon. But, we were sold when we peeped fellow Strong Island representative Roc Marciano on a song called “Property Of Spitkicker.” The album is being tabbed as a “continuous narrative of the group’s philosophy of music creation” and is free of any samples. However, De La spent years creating live music that they then flipped by essentially sampling themselves. Production is credited to De La Soul and Dave West. Interestingly, the legendary Bob Power, as well as Morgan Garcia and De La Soul, mixed the album…
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Donald Trump’s Maryland Delegate Arrested On Child Porn And Illegal Weapons Charges

Donald Trump isn’t exactly showing his power of discernment when he has gun-totin’ pedophiles working on his behalf…

Via CNN

A Maryland man who was elected as a delegate for Donald Trump to the Republican National Convention has been charged with creation and possession of child pornography and possession of an illegal gun and explosives.

A federal grand jury indicted Caleb Bailey on Wednesday, following an investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives according to court records.

The indictment alleges between March 2015 and this past January, Bailey attempted to use and did use a minor to engage in sexually explicit conduct to produce child pornography.

The investigation began in February when Caleb Bailey shipped a package to a person in Wisconsin, but it ruptured open at a postal facility in Capital Heights, Maryland, according to a federal criminal complaint. Postal officials called ATF agents to the scene to investigate the package.

They found it contained 119 rounds of .50 caliber cartridges with incendiary projectiles, which are regulated as explosives, and 200 rounds of spotting projectiles, which also contained an explosive charge, according to the affidavit.

Here’s what Trump’s camp had to say about Bailey:

“We strongly condemn these allegations and leave it in the capable hands of law enforcement. He will be replaced immediately”

This dude was packing SERIOUS heat.

Hundreds of illegal weapons, including machine guns, were found inside a bunker below the garage in Bailey’s home, a U.S. official briefed on the investigation said. The bunker was lined with shelves storing firearms and explosives. ATF agents also found gambling and other equipment in the home, the official said.

Can you imagine someone like this having influence over the POTUS? SMH.

Image via AP/U.S. Attorney

David Banner Drops Controversial “Black Fist” Video In Protest Of Killings Of Black People

The revolution will be televised, if David Banner has anything to do with it.

The Grammy award winning producer, rapper, actor and activist will have the world talking with the reveal of his new video “Black Fist,” which is off his soon to be released album The God Box (August 19). The Ojun Kwon directed short film serves as Banner’s visually compelling statement against the injustice and atrocities that have happened, particularly the senseless loss of African-American lives at the hands of the authorities while their families and the world watch the inequality within the justice system.

“The intention of this visual is not to promote violence, but to show that we as a people will no longer accept the loss of innocent black lives,” states Banner at the opening of the piece. “The purpose of this message is not to target anyone, but instead, to value everyone. This video is a statement and a reminder that black lives won’t be ‘taken’ lightly.”

No stranger to sharing his opinions on the rights of African-Americans and hip-hop music, Banner has been outspoken about the Trayvon Martin killing, has marched in Ferguson regarding the Michael Brown murder, stood alongside Mississippi residents to have the Confederate battle emblem removed as the state flag, and more. In addition, Banner has appeared in front of Congress testifying at a hearing about racism and misogyny in hip-hop lyrics, engaged students at Harvard University, Stanford University, Howard University, toured with Dr. Umar Johnson and Dr. Claude Anderson on the “Three Kings Triple-Lecture” as well as toured the country on his own “The God Box” lecture series selling out theaters and universities/colleges.

Fans can pre-order The God Box now (CLICK HERE) and follow David Banner on social via Instagram @davidbannerlikespictures, Twitter @davidbanner and on Facebook @DavidBanner.

The Internet Vs. Thirsty Rih-Rih

Savage ting Rihanna broke the internet with a thirsty IG thirst trap that tagged the very married LeBron James and sparked hilariously petty hysteria across social media.

Hit the flip for the best (and funniest) reactions to Rih’s IG savagery.

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Prince Tribute In The Works For BET Awards

Future, Drake and Beyonce are leading the nominations for next month’s BET Awards.

The “6 God” rapper scored a record five nominations, including “Best Group” and “Best Collaboration” for his mixtape, “What A Time To Be Alive,” with Future, along with “Best Male Hip Hop Artist,” “Video of the Year,” and “Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice.”

Beyonce is neck in neck with Drake, also scoring five nominations, and her video “Formation” is in the running for “Video of the Year.” Queen Bey will battle it out with Rihanna, K. Michelle, Andra Day and Adele for “Best Female R&B Pop Artist.”

Right behind them is Future, with four nominations, including “Best Male Hip Hop Artist,” “Coca-Cola Viewer’s Choice Award.”

Bad boy singer Chris Brown got three nominations for “Best Male R&B/Pop Artist,” “Video Director of the Year,” and the “Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award.”

Newcomer Kehlani will compete against Andra Day, Bryson Tiller, Tory Lanez and Alessia Cara for “Best New Artist.”

BET’s president Deborah Lee told BOSSIP that this year’s BET Awards would feature major artists paying tribute to late singer Prince.

“We’ve got a few surprises up our sleeves,” she said at Thursday’s nomination party in NYC.

The BET Awards air June 26.

Here’s a full listing of the nominees:

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Adele

Andra Day

Beyoncé

K. Michelle

Rihanna

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Bryson Tiller

Chris Brown

Jeremih

The Weeknd

Tyrese

Best Group

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne

Drake & Future

Puff Daddy & The Family

Rae Sremmurd

The Internet

Best Collaboration

Big Sean feat. Chris Brown & Ty Dolla $ign – “Play No Games”

Big Sean feat. Kanye West & John Legend – “One Man Can Change the World”

Future feat. Drake – “Where Ya At”

Nicki Minaj feat. Beyoncé – “Feeling Myself”

Rihanna feat. Drake – “Work”

In swirl news…

Is Alexandra Shipp Dating James McAvoy?

A new super hero romance might be brewing between two characters from the forthcoming “X-Men Apocoalypse” film.

Alexandra Shipp a.k.a. Aaliyah from Lifetime’s biopic is playing Storm in the blockbuster…

ands she’s rumored to be booed up with her Professor X playing costar James McAvoy.

Oh word???

The Mirror reports:

Screen heartthrob James McAvoy has grown close to his glamorous X-Men co-star after splitting from wife Anne-Marie Duff.

In the wake of the couple’s shock statement that their nine-year marriage was over, the Sunday Mirror can reveal his friendship with actress Alexandra Shipp.

Last week the pair were together at an X Men: Apocalypse party where McAvoy, 37, was seen being cosily tactile with American Alexandra, 24, who plays Storm in the hit fantasy franchise.

The two have become friendly in recent months while filming around the world.

We can also reveal McAvoy’s marriage has been on the rocks for some time, yet he and 45-year-old Shameless actress Anne-Marie have been staying together at the £1.5 million North London family home for the sake of their young son.

Our exclusive picture shows the couple looking tense outside the property on Thursday with McAvoy standing with his arms crossed before Anne-Marie cycled off. A day later they announced plans to divorce.

Our insider at Monday night’s cast party which followed the film’s launch said McAvoy and Alexandra obviously enjoyed each other’s company.

The source said: “It’s no great secret how they’ve got close. James has been quite open among the cast and crew that his marriage was over – and it seems he has struck up a friendship with Alex since then.

Hmmmmm….could there be some sweet swirly love on the horizon between these two???https://instagram.com/p/BDZBskhk-9q/?taken-by=alexandrashipppp

More on the flip.

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Soulja Boy Reveals World Poker Fund Holdings Gave Him $400 Million Deal

Soulja Boy might be known for a lot of things but the business savvy rapper is always hitting the ‘Superman’ to bank. The ‘Crank Dat’ MC recently revealed that he just inked a mysterious multi-million dollar deal…

The rapper credits Beyonce for Beyonce might have something to do with his latest success:

According to Billboard reports, the rapper reveals that the $400 million deal is the real deal Holyfield…

That “$400 million deal” Soulja Boy tweeted about earlier this month? It’s very real and the client who’s paying the rapper that kind of money is World Poker Fund Holdings, the publicly traded gaming company behind CelebrityWorld.com.

World Poker Fund confirmed the 5-year endorsement deal on Friday, calling Soulja Boy “one of most influential urban entertainers and artist on social media today.” The 25-year-old Atlanta native will harness his sizable social media following (15 million strong) to help promote World Poker’s gaming assets, which will soon include an “in-flight gaming” platform.

“I invest in things I understand,” Soulja Boy said. “I enjoy music, and of course gaming. Being an influencer is a form of currency. Having portfolio diversification is critical if you want to be an effective brand ambassador. With regards to World Poker Fund, I believe in its strategy, its team, the vision, and management’s ability to target its financial goals.”

Last week, Soulja Boy announced a partnership with the FilmOn Records family.

Congrats!!!!!!!

Watch as this hungry lioness keeps going after a buffalo calf over and over, despite the fact that the angry mother keeps brutally fighting her off!

Kim Kardashian Explains To Fans Why She Shared Her ‘Pregnancy Scare’ Online

As some of you may’ve heard, in true Kim Kardashian style she took to the internet to share her pregnancy scare while in flight to London yesterday. After taking a pregnancy test on the plane and sharing her results on Snapchat, of course her haters put her on blast for being an attention slore. After landing safely she hit the Snap again to  discuss why she chose to share the intimate moment.  Here’s what she had to say:

You can tell what Kanye thought about this…

Do you believe this scare was legit? Or do you think she’s just trying to create a stir?

Sound off in the comments!

Eric Bellinger Releases New EP ‘Eventually’ And Talks About Working With Your Favorite Artists

Hot new music alert!!!

Eric Bellinger is set to release his new EP ‘Eventually’ soon on May 27th. But guess what! You can pre-order in NOW through iTunes.

Eventually, previously released on Valentine’s Day, had 9 tracks well received by fans and supporters. Now Eric is set to re-release ‘Eventually’ next week on May 27th with 3 new tracks – ‘Spare Time’, ‘Volunteer’, and ‘You Look Amazing’. Check out the hot single ‘Spare Time’ which you’ll receive instantly when you pre-order the complete 12 track EP…

Song: Spare Time
Producers: Khari Cain & Brandon Bell

The bonafied songwriter and R&B singer will also be performing this year at Essence Music Festival. Bellinger will be joining a star-studded line up alongside Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Maxwell, Ciara (link), and many others.

We caught up with the R&B crooner in LA to talk about ‘Eventually‘ and how his own relationship plays into the music.

Tell us the meaning behind the title of the project ‘Eventually’.

Eventually, the songs are pretty much, I like to think about the project as like hope, for women or even for men. You know it’s some fellas out here that are looking for someone to speak up, represent and be an example. But with all the craziness that is going on today and with all the negativity based around relationships and how they don’t really mean the same thing that they used to, I just wanted to make a project called eventually just to give women the hope that yo if you do this, if you do this, if you do this, then eventually…

Can you describe the single?

It’s going to be a song called “Spare Time”. I’m really happy about that one. It’s the last song I did for the project. So I had all these songs that I was already putting out and then I had that one and it was kind of a decision to save it or put it out now. And I always like to put something out that fresh for where I’m at sonically as far as my writing style and where I’m at as an artist because a lot of times we do music but it doesn’t come out for a long time so by the time people hear it, I might not be on that wave necessarily anymore but I always try to make sure they have something like that’s where I’m at right now so you always know the swag is current. It’s never expired or old.

Stephen Colbert Does A Kanye West Impression Mocking The “Ellen” Rant

Last time a talk show host mocked Kanye West, things went way left.

Stephen Colbert might be the next contestant on Kanye’s Twitter Wrath if he catches wind of this segment from last night’s show…

In all fairness, Colbert did do a pretty good Kanye impression lol.

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