Man Arrested After Demanding McDonald’s Turn Off Christian Music

A 46-year-old Florida man was arrested after demanding McDonald’s employees shut off Christian music playing in the restaurant over the holiday season reports The Smoking Gun:

Joseph Allen, 46, walked into the McDonald’s around 10:20 AM Tuesday and created “a threat to the safety of others,” according to a Largo Police Department report.

Allen, cops say, “began cursing at customers and employees” due to the “Christian music” being played over speakers in the fast food restaurant (seen below). The “Christian music” to which Allen referred was apparently Christmas tunes.

Allen, who appeared intoxicated, approached McDonald’s workers “in an aggressive manner,” leaving the employees “in fear for their safety.”

The Christian hater already has a history of assault, robbery, grand theft, trespass, battery, disorderly intoxication, lewd and lascivious exhibition, distributing stolen property, criminal mischief, and carrying a concealed weapon.

He needs some Jesus!

Love is certainly in the air when the holiday season rolls around. And we’ve seen many surprise engagements via social media that have melted our hearts.

Well, the sappiness continues with Phylicia Rashad’s daughter, Tony award-nominated actress Condola Rashad, and we couldn’t be happier. Over the weekend, Rashad’s boyfriend and fellow actor Sebastian Vallentin Stenhøj, proposed to her on a boat ride during their Mexico vacation.

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From Marvin & Tammy To Big Sean & Jhene Aiko: 9 Modern Day Musical Duos

There’s something to be said about the collaboration of two talented artists. And while many of the following dynamic duos might not achieve, legendary iconic status for their work together, they certainly had their moment or two. And for that, we have to give props.

When I first heard that Big Sean and Jhene Aiko were coming together to work on an album, I was hesitant, to say the least. But after listening, I actually ended up buying a few of their songs. Something about the sound of their voices together just works. And they’re pretty adorable as a couple as well.

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Dave East Makes His Acting Debut On Being Mary Jane

Dave East has entered the next level of rap stardom, acting. The Harlem MC makes an appearance on BET’s Being Mary Jane.
Fresh off the success of his well-received mixtape Kairi Chanel, an XXL Freshman spot and a new deal with Def Jam Records, Dave East is ready for another close-up.
In a clip promoting the new season of BET’s Being Mary Jane, East is seen playing himself, a new rapper on the rise who isn’t quite used to being interviewed on a national television show. He appears in the scene rapping a verse from his 2015 song “KD” and then doing an interview with the Mary Jane character played by Gabrielle Union, who also happens to be a fan of East in real life.

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Dear Bossip,

My husband and I have been together going on 24 years.

I recently found out he cheated on me and it floored me. I have always been a great wife and always kept it sexy till today. I never let myself go, and I am always at the gym. I also make sure our household is on point. We have 4 kids – My oldest son who he raised since he was 2 years old. His twins that I raised since they were one year old, and, our own child.

My husband was recently diagnosed with heart problems and had to have stents put in his heart. His brother had a heart attack at 30 years of age and passed away. His father died of a heart attack at the aged of 56 years of age, and his mom has stents put in her heart. His older brother has also had heart surgery.

Once this happened, things really changed in our relationship. He started hanging out more and staying out. I spoke to someone who said he is going through a mid-life crisis. I sat and spoke to him and he stated that he feels he does not have long to live and wants to enjoy life. I can understand that, but when the fun turns into missed calls, not answering your phone, and making up lies now we have a problem. And, then, I became a detective. I found out he cheated and I told him we were done and he needed to leave. He went to stay at his mother’s house and he has been there for the past 6 months. We keep in contact, but I feel now that he is doing way more out there, and he is saying “THE HELL” to out 24 year relationship. I am finding out thing and I don’t like it.

He tells me he loves me with all his heart and that he doesn’t want to hurt me, but he also says that he needs to find himself. I haven’t been with anyone, not because I can’t, it’s because I don’t want too. I truly do love him and want my marriage to work, but it cannot be one sided either.

As a man, if I just leave him be, is there a possibility to reconnect in order to create a new bond, strengthen the old one, build a friendship and go back to what once was that brought us together?

Do you think me just leaving him alone is right, meaning, don’t ask questions, don’t keep tabs, don’t act jealous, and don’t bring up the cheating? Should I just do not bother him and just give him his space? Do you think he will realize what he had? You keep it so real and to the point that I truly do value you honest option. – Still Hoping For The Best

Dear Ms. Still Hoping For The Best,

Your husband is gone. He has checked out of your marriage. He has checked out of your relationship. He has checked out of life. He would rather run himself into fast and quick into the ground, rather than focus on the positive things he has in his life, such as your marriage, his family, loved ones, and the love that you and he built for 24 years. Sadly, he has witnessed his own family members die from heart attacks, and another sibling and his mother have stents in their hearts, so, he doesn’t see any hope or future for himself. He has accepted a fate that he feels is determinate and will ultimately lead to nothing gained, ventured, or lived. So, he’d rather live out his days fast, hard, and doing what he feels is a life of no regrets.

It is sad that he doesn’t realize the wonderful life he has built with you for 24 years, and the children he has helped to create. He could be spending lots of time with his children building and creating memories that will live forever with them, but he can’t see that. He can’t see how this will affect them in the long run. He has become selfish and self-absorbed thinking only of himself. He would rather throw 24 years down the drain. Unfortunately, he sees things differently than you, and he doesn’t see the pain, and hurt he is causing all those who are around him and love him. He is committed to self-destruction, but his self-destruction seems eminent because for him it’s “I’m going to die anyway, so I may as well live how I want to live.”

I don’t think he will realize or recognize what he has done or is doing to you until he is on his deathbed and he sees you, his children, and all those who love him surrounding him. He may beg and ask for forgiveness at that time, but it will be too late. He has already done the damage. So, your question is there a possibility to reconnect in order to create a new bond, strengthen the old one, build a friendship and go back to what once was that brought us together? Ma’am, I don’t know. But, I do know it will never go back to what once was that brought you together. That will not happen. I am all for new possibilities, but unless he is willing to see the possibility to reconnect to create a new bond, then it won’t happen. He has to be willing to change, to turn around, and come back home. You would think that this wake up call would cause him to create a new bond with you, his children, and his family. But, it hasn’t. He has turned to doing him and doing him at any and all costs. He has turned his back on you, and is not interested in building a friendship, or strengthening what you once had. He is about himself.

Next you want to know that if you should just leave him alone, meaning, don’t ask questions, don’t keep tabs, don’t act jealous, and don’t bring up the cheating? Well, you’re still married. He is self-destructing right before your eyes. You’ve caught him cheating, and you know he is in the streets doing whatever and with whom. So, why ignore it? You are his wife and he is your husband. He is destroying your family, and your household. He is causing you grief, pain, and agony. You can’t just ignore what he’s doing. He is still responsible as a father, a husband, a family man to be committed to you and his children. No, you shouldn’t let him off the hook. No, he doesn’t get a pass simply because he wants to live life to fullest, and it doesn’t include you. His actions and behaviors do affect you. Why be an a**hole? Why treat you all horribly? You all have not done anything to him. I don’t understand his rationale that he needs to find himself. Uhm, sir, you’ve had ample amount of time to find yourself. You don’t get married, create a family, build 24 years of a marriage and then decide you need to find yourself. No, that’s not how this works, and this is not how you go about doing things, especially when you’ve brought other people into your life. They didn’t ask for anything of this, so why would you treat them like this? I get that he has a life scare, and he is not sure of the amount of time he has. But, why not take care of yourself, find resources and understand your health choices and decisions and how these may prolong your life. Why not invest in ensuring you live longer so that you can enjoy life with those who love you, and those whom you claim you love?

Ma’am, your husband has been gone for six months, and it’s time to consider your options. You either get divorced and let him do him. Let him find himself, and let him run himself into the ground. Or, you and he have a serious talk. You don’t hold back anything, and you let him know how all of this is affecting you, his children, and those who love him. You let him know what 24 years of marriage has been built upon, and remind him that his marriage vows are for better or worse, and in sickness and health. He can’t abandon you all. That’s not what he agreed upon when he asked you to marry him. So, hold him accountable. Then, you get into therapy/marriage counseling, and then you find treatment plans and doctors who can give him options on how to extend his life. If he is not on board with any of these, then, you have to let him go. Let him go and do him. You can’t stop living your life and chasing after him and playing marriage detective. You have children to raise, a family to look after, and your own mental, emotional and physical well-being to be concerned with. Your children need at least one sane and healthy parent, so, don’t let him lead you down a path of destruction following him and worrying about him. – Terrance Dean

Hey Bossip Fam, what do you think? Share your opinions and thoughts below! Also, e-mail all your questions Terrance Dean:  loveandrelationships@bossip.com  Follow Terrance Dean on Twitter:  @terrancedean and “LIKE” Terrance Dean on Facebook, click HERE!

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We dont know where this was filmed or why, but that’s beside the point. Isn’t this one of the worst versions of Beyonce’s Formation you have ever heard in your life?

Soulja Boy has 200 beefs going right now and we can add this Chris Brown mess as 201. After Soulja liked a Karrueche pic, Chris Brown made a video calling Soulja a snitch. Well, that didn’t fly with the social media king, Soulja, who made a video calling Breezy a woman beater

Ex-Chicago PD Superintendent Garry McCarthy Blames BLM For Increased Violence

It’s only been 2017 for a few days and cops like Garry McCarthy are still working hard as ever to blame black folks for the ills of society.

During an interview on The Cats Roundtable radio show, former Chicago Police Department Superintendent spoke of the “lawlessness” and “legitimized non-compliance” that BLM has fostered…

“So what’s happening, and this is ironic, is that a movement with the goal of saving black lives at this point is getting black lives taken, because 80 percent of our murder victims here in Chicago are male blacks.”

Yeah…you can hear the rest of McCarthy’s swine-y rhetoric below.

Glad guys like this have lost their jobs. Eff ’em.

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Soulja Boy vs. Chris Brown

Soulja Boy has been all over the news lately. He’s got a viral interview clip, new feuds and everything. Now he’s trying to amp up the press by calling out Chris Brown. For what? Glad you asked.

Apparently Breezy called SB over Karrueche. Is Soulja Boy telling the truth? Who knows. But we do know the IG comment is real.

Take a look at how things are transpiring and the fire reactions.

Adam Jones was picked up this morning for disturbing the peace, assault, amongst other charges. We thought Pacman had cleaned up his act, buuuuuut…

Friends Rip Off Living Single

Here’s a common refrain in the entertainment industry: black people do something popular and white people make it white and more popular. Remember how New Kids On The Block was a white version of New Edition? Right. Well lately it’s surfacing that Friends was just a white version of Living Single. Maybe we’re late, but this is news to us.

It makes sense, though. Both shows feature men and women living together in the same apartment complex. They get involved in relationships and hilarity ensues. Overton, a dimwitted lovable guy, is basically Joey. Kyle, the sarcastic businessman, is Chandler. Synclaire is Phoebe and the list keeps going. Hit the flip for more evidence and reactions to this news.

We don’t know where to start with #LHHNY. Last night… Papoose got fired from Remy Ma, Yandy broke some news to Mendeecees, Cisco challenged Peter to “take his money,” and a gang more.

Turn the pages for the melee…

Black Artist Will Only Sing Strange Fruit At Trump Inauguration

Talented black British singer Rebecca Ferguson has accepted an invitation to sing at Donald Trump’s inauguration but only under ONE major condition. The singer took to her Twitter account to post this message about the day of doom:

Ferguson says:

I’ve been asked and this is my answer. If you allow me to sing “strange fruit” a song that has huge historical importance, a song that was blacklisted in the United States for being too controversial. A song that speaks to all the disregarded and down trodden black people in the United States. A song that is a reminder of how love is the only thing that will conquer all the hatred in this world, then I will graciously accept your invitation and see you in Washington.

Listen to Nina Simone sing ‘Strange Fruit’ below:

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Janelle Monae, Octavia Spencer, Ruth Negga, Pharrell And Mahershala Ali Take Palm Springs

Let’s all take a moment to appreciate the beauty and splendor that ‘Loving’ actress Ruth Negga and ‘Moonlight’ and ‘Hidden Figures’ actress/singer Janelle Monae brought to the red carpet at the 28th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival. Both ladies looked stunning, but if you had to choose — Who Looked More Bangin?

Pharrell, Maherhala Ali and Octavia Spencer were also at the opening of the festival, but we also wanted to speak on the FINENESS that is Aldis Hodge. Whoo!

More photos below:

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“She just dogged her own best friend…”–Kandi

Kandi Burruss Responds To Shamea Morton Rumor

Kandi Burruss is well aware of the rumor Phaedra Parks spread on Sunday’s episode of RHOA that involves her and her close friend Shamea.

As previously reported people were PISSED at Porsha Williams after she listened to Phaedra allege that Kandi and Porsha’s “best friend” Shamea were in a secret lesbian/Todd Tucker threesome relationship.

Well now Kandi’s debunking the rumor and telling Bravo that Phaedra’s a liar.

“Although I shouldn’t have said some of the things Phaedra and I had talked about in private to anyone,” said Kandi. […] “At least what I said was true.”
Furthermore, Kandi thinks Porsha’s a “hypocrite” for cosigning Phaedra’s lie about her best friend.

Bravotv.com: What went through your mind watching Phaedra make those accusations about you and Shamea?

KB: I was cracking up! First of all, what Phaedra said was some bullsh–, but what she did was just an example of what I was talking about. She’s been doing shady things and saying shady things behind my back for years now. That is why I really don’t mess with her like that. Although I shouldn’t have said some of the things Phaedra and I had talked about in private to anyone (I especially shouldn’t have said it on camera for the world to hear), but at least what I said was true.

Phaedra is whispering made-up stories, telling them this untrue Shamea story, and her rationale is “we are close.” Girl, you’re reaching! If that’s the case, Phaedra and I used to be close. So does that mean the same goes for us, and then Porsha’s fake, hypocritical a** is going to sit there and co-sign that about her best friend (we had just watched them in a scene right before).

And right after that Porsha’s telling me I’m wrong for saying something about my ex friend, but she just co-signed a story Phaedra made up about Shamea, who is her current best friend. SMH… I remember when Porsha first brought Shamea around us years ago, Shamea said something about Phaedra coming at her ex-husband inappropriately.

Phaedra denied it, but Porsha didn’t have a problem with what Shamea said. Now all of a sudden because she has this alliance going with Phaedra she wants to pretend like she’s bothered by what Shamea said. Girl, bye. This is not new news to you.”

Wait…Phaedra tried to hit on Shamea’s ex-husband???

According to Kandi, Phaedra and Porsha are “Gippetto and Pinnochio.”

Were you surprised Porsha confronted you about what you said about Phaedra?

KB: I was just surprised she was acting like she didn’t know why. As I said, she and I have had this conversation before. But now somehow it’s brand new news to her? I should’ve known that she would be fake about it. She’s the last one who can check me about friendship, considering the fact that she just dogged her own best friend while acting like Phaedra’s puppet. They are Gippetto and Pinnochio…

Y I K E S.

Who do YOU believe in this Kandi/Shamea VS Phaedra/Porsha mess???

More on the flip.

Trey, OBJ & Friends Shatter The Internet

Everyone’s favorite R&Bleater Trey Songz, sassy superstar OBJ and his flexy Giants teammates are currently destroying panties (and stealing girlfriends via internet) across the galaxy with an internet-breaking group thirst trap on a boat in Miami for the ’99 and 2017.

Hit the flip for the funniest (and thirstiest) reactions to OBJ & Trey’s panty melty snack boat.

The Pink Pistols are no joke and will put a hole in your azz. A pro-gun LGBTQ group named the ‘Pink Pistols’ are making waves since being created after the Orlando Gay Night Club Massacre.

Remember her???

Lauren Conrad Pregnant

Lauren Conrad of “The Hills” fame is expecting her first child. The MTV reality star and her hubby William Telly broke the news on Instagram on New Year’s Eve with a precious post.

“Happy New Year! I have a feeling 2017 is going to be the best year yet…,” Conrad captioned a picture of her sonogram.

Congrats LC!

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Lamar Odom Looks To Have Turned His Life Around

Congratulations are in order for Lamar Odom! He’s living a healthier Khloe-free life and is dedicated to being a better father to his kids Destiny and Lamar Jr. The former NBA pro posted this happy portrait of him and his kids on New Year’s Eve. Love how healthy he is looking! It’s the first shot Lamar has posted in several months but things seem to be looking up since he entered rehab several weeks ago.

According to Page Six reports:

John “Doc” Fuller, who helped Odom’s family orchestrate an intervention back in July, says the reality star is committed to being a father in the new year.

“Lamar is trying very, very hard to be a father,” Fuller told Page Six right after Odom checked into rehab. “He’s doing his best to not repeat the mistakes that he’s made in the past. His children have been willing to trust him through the process. Over a period of time, that relationship is going to get stronger and stronger.”

In January, after completing his program, Odom will give a post-rehab interview to “The Doctors.”

There was some talk that Lamar would be doing a show about his rehabilitation. Will you be watching?

Ashanti Looks Amazing During NYE Concert In Australia

Ashanti is still fine like wine!

The singer recently set out delicious thick yams during an explosive NYE concert in Melbourne, Australia. Ashanti posted these photos of her incredible body via IG:

WELL DAYUM!

Hit the flip to peep more of her thickity thick baaaaawdy next…

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