*This is not the kind of story that will bring to mind that oldie but goodie by Shep and the Limelites called “Daddy’s Home.” Nope, we’re talking about the release former NFL player Rae Carruth, who was released from prison earlier today after serving 18 years for ordering the slaying of his pregnant girlfriend.

“I’m excited about just being out of here,” he told Charlotte’s WSOC-TV by phone a few days before his release from the Sampson Correctional Institution in North Carolina. “I’m nervous just about how I’ll be received by the public. I still have to work. I still have to live. I have to exist out there and it just seems like there is so much hate and negativity toward me.”

Carruth, a former first-round draft pick for the Carolina Panthers completed his sentence of 18 to 24 years, however he did not speak to reporters as he left the prison.

Carruth, now 44, was found guilty of orchestrating a plot to kill Cherica Adams to avoid paying child support. Adams was shot four times on Nov. 16, 1999 while driving her car in Charlotte, but managed to make a 911 call that pointed the finger at the NFL player.

Adams, eight months pregnant, died less than a month after the shooting. The child she was carrying was delivered (a boy who was named Chancellor), but suffers from permanent brain damage and cerebral palsy.

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Carruth has said he wants to have a relationship with Chancellor, who remains in the custody of his grandmother, Saundra Adams, had said she would be there when Carruth got out of prison, but she was not present on Monday.

Carruth, a wide-receiver, was drafted by the Panthers in 1997. Then Panthers center Frank Garcia said players were stunned when they heard the news of about his possible involvement in the murder.

“It would be like finding out the guy sitting in the cubicle next to you at work was arrested for murder,” Garcia said. “You just don’t always know people as well as you think you do.”

Some players testified at the trial, and others would spend time in the players’ lounge watching it on Court TV.

“That is one time where you were actually hiding from the cameras,” Garcia said. “You just wanted to stay low and not be involved. All along you’re asking yourself, ‘Did I miss any signs? How is somebody capable of this?’”

Carruth worked as a barber while behind bars, making about $1 per hour, according to North Carolina Department of Public Safety spokesman Jerry Higgins. He had signed a $3.7 million contract with the Panthers after being drafted.

Carruth also told WBTV (Charlotte, NC) in a recent interview he’s “excited” to get out of prison but nervous about how he’ll be received by the public, acknowledging there is “so much hate and negativity toward me.”

Hmmm, we wonder why. Maybe it’s the … cone head?

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/10/ex-nfler-rae-carruth-released-from-prison-18-years-after-ordering-hit-on-pregnant-girlfriend/

Dungey oversaw ABC Entertainment since February 2016 and had been with the company since 2004 when she joined ABC Studios as vice president of drama development. With her at the helm, shows like “American Idol,” “Roseanne” and “The Good Doctor,” moved the network from fourth place among 18- to 49-year-olds to a three-way tie for second last season, according to Adweek.

While ABC quickly canceled “Roseanne,” it’s No. 1 show, in May after its star, Roseanne Barr’s racist tweet, Dungey told Adweek that in looking back on the debacle: “I don’t know that there’s anything we could have done differently.”

She added:

“I still am glad we made the show and brought this group of people together, because I’m hopeful that [Barr-free spinoff] ‘The Conners’ is going to continue this legacy in a new and different way,” she said at the time.

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OK, but what’s up with Dungey leaving her position? So far no one’s talking. But could it have something to do with her decision to can Roseanne Barr? Hmm, maybe, but we just don’t know at this point.

Meanwhile, Dungey is holding her head high because of what she achieved on her watch.

“I’m incredibly proud of what the team and I have accomplished over the years and all the meaningful and impactful programming we’ve developed,” Dungey, who will stay on in a transition period, said in a statement. “This job has been the highlight of my career. While I’ve loved every moment, and knew I could call ABC home for many years to come, I’m excited to tackle new challenges.”

Disney chairman and CEO Bob Iger in a statement: “I’m grateful to Channing for her significant contributions and unwavering dedication to the success of ABC over the past 14 years. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed having the opportunity to work with and mentor Channing; her curiosity, passion and creativity will ensure she is successful in whatever path she chooses going forward.”

*On Friday, October 26, The Real celebrated Fri-Yay and finished up Atlanta Week by giving a local mother the means to reunite with her daughter.

The hosts discuss whether women need to be domestic in order to get that diamond, and should fathers-to-be abstain from drinking in solidarity with the soon-to-be mothers of their children?

Later, WWE Superstar Sasha Banks stops by to talk about WWE’s first all-women’s event, Evolution, and lets everyone know which superhero she dreams of fighting in the ring!

Does A Woman Need to Be Domestic To Get a Diamond?

The Real Gives an Atlanta Mother The Means To Reunite With Her Daughter

Which Superhero Does WWE’s Sasha Banks Want To Fight In The Ring?

Which Superhero Does WWE’s Sasha Banks Want To Fight In The Ring?

Jeannie Mai: So if you were to fight someone who isn’t a professional wrestler, who would it be?

Sasha Banks: Ooh, I would have to choose Mark Ruffalo.

Jeannie: Oooooh.

Sasha: Only because I have a big crush on him…

Loni Love: He plays The Hulk!

Sasha: I think he’s so cute! Yeah!

Adrienne Houghton: You have a crush on him, you want to beat him up?

Tamera Mowry-Housley: Yeah, you want to fight him?

Sasha: Yeah! (laughs)

[The Real Audience laughs]

Jeannie: See, that’s hot. Wait, that makes me picture things – does that mean you take some of your moves into the bedroom sometimes?

Sasha: Ahhh, I mean you’d have to ask my husband that, maybe. I don’t know.

Adrienne: Ok!

Tamera: Ok!

Jeannie: He’s your hall pass; I got it, we’ll remember that!

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About The Real

Led by bold, diverse and outspoken Emmy Award-winning hosts, Adrienne Houghton, Loni Love, Jeannie Mai and Tamera Mowry-Housley all frankly say what women are actually thinking. THE REAL is a live daily, one-hour NAACP Image Award-winning and Emmy-nominated talk show on Fox Television Stations and in national syndication (check local listings), with a rebroadcast on cable network Bounce. The hosts’ unique perspectives are brought to life through candid conversations about their personal lives, current events, beauty, fashion and relationships (nothing is off limits). Unlike other talk shows, THE REAL hosts are admittedly a “work in progress,” and fearlessly invite viewers to reflect on their own lives and opinions. Fresh points of view, youthful energy and passion have made THE REAL a platform for multicultural women. Produced by Telepictures Productions and distributed by Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution, The Real is led by Executive Producer, Rachel Miskowiec (Good Morning America, Katie, The Tyra Banks Show, Judge Hatchett, The Ricki Lake Show) and shot in Los Angeles, California.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/10/the-real-welcomes-wwe-superstar-sasha-banks-and-celebrates-fri-yay-watch/

*A 28-year-old Australian-born Seattle resident named Jack Chapman, also known as Pup Tank, is making international headlines after dying from from “silicone embolism syndrome” resulting in hemorrhaging in the lungs, after injecting silicone into his scrotum to please his cult leader lover, the King County Medical Examiner’s Office told The Stranger this week.

Chapman, pictured right, was reportedly a kink enthusiast who was part of the dominance-submission cult scene in Seattle, according to the Daily Mail UK.

Dylan Hafertepen, pictured left, was the leader of an “inflation fetish” cult that requires members to inject their genitals with liquid silicone. He has thousands of followers on social media and is known for posting photos with his slaves, whom he calls his “his pups” or “obedient puppies.”

Several of Hafertepen’s slaves appear to have artificially enlarged genitals as well as extremely muscular bodies.

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Chapman’s mother, Linda, blames Hafertepen for turning her son on to the body modification lifestyle that resulted in his death. Chapman reportedly traveled from Melbourne to the U.S. to meet the cult leader and he eventually moved in with Hafertepen and four other men.

“It was devotion, it was like some sort of clan, family, like a cult. And to prove their devotion to him they had to change their bodies,” Linda said on the Australian talk show The Project.

“He was not the Jack that I sent over there. He had no self-esteem, he’d lost himself in this cult. This was a disturbed boy,” she added.

Linda confronted Hafertepen in an episode of “The Project” on Tuesday, after he traveled to Melbourne to deliver her son’s ashes to her.

She described Jack as “Someone who feels so badly about themselves, someone who was vulnerable, who just wanted your love at any cost… and the cost of his life.”

In the weeks before he died, Jack allegedly changed his will, leaving his $200,000 inheritance to Mr. Hafertepen.

“Three weeks before he dies he writes a will and leaves everything to Dylan. If that’s not suspicious I don’t know what is,” she told The Project.

Hafertepen deactivated several of his social media accounts after Chapman’s death. It is not known who injected silicone into Chapman’s scrotum.

No charges have been filed in Jack’s death.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/man-dies-after-injecting-silicone-into-his-genitals-to-please-cult-leader/

*Those Golden State Warriors are not only hellacious on the court, but can bring the funny in the locker room, too. That was the case Friday night after their win against the Knicks. On top of that, they ended up getting the last laugh after posting a video of the team dancing to a remix of Fergie disasterous singing of the national anthem from the NBA All-Star Game (watch it above).

If you missed it, earlier this week, Josh Duhamel, slammed Warriors player Draymond Green for having the nerve to giggle and smirk at his ex-wife, Fergie’s now infamous “Star Spangled Banner” performance.

Duhamel was not happy with Green’s reaction and told FS1’s Kristine Leahy that he believed the basketball star owed Fergie an apology.

“I was pissed off at Draymond Green, first of all. I think he owed her an apology. I thought he was kind of a prick. Just because he knew the camera was on him, and he snickered about. I just thought that, if he would have been a real man, he would have at least called her and said, ‘Listen, I’m sorry that I caused all this.’ … That’s what a real man would have done, in my opinion.”

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Actor and die-hard Vikings fan, @joshduhamel joins @KristineLeahy to talk about his career as a college QB, how far his Vikings fandom goes, as well as his reaction to when a certain NBA player snickered during the National Anthem…

FAIR GAME, today at 5:30pm ET on FS1 pic.twitter.com/HQ3LKoFxRf

— Fair Game (@FairGameonFS1) October 25, 2018

Following their win on Friday night, the Golden State Warriors introduced the #FergieRemixChallenge. The team’s reserve forward Alfonzo McKinnie posted a video of teammates Draymond Green, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and others dancing to a remix of Fergie’s national anthem rendition, ESPN reported.

Full video of the Golden State Warriors dancing to a remix of Fergie’s National Anthem.

Josh Duhamel’s response: “Note to self: Think twice before you call out the champs. Well played warriors. #NBATwitterisnojoke #sorryferg” pic.twitter.com/SRmgo0jEL8

— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) October 27, 2018

Duhamel tweeted on Friday night calling the challenge “well played.”

Interesting, after the video of the Warriors getting’ they groove on to the Fergie re-mix, Duhamel seems to have had a change of heart and the whole spat literally ended with laughter. “Note to self: Think twice before you call out the champs. Well played @warriors,” Duhamel wrote.

Green responded, “Hahaha it was never any disrespect to her …. But the challenge about to be lit G!”

Hahaha it was never any disrespect to her… But the challenge about to be lit G!

— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) October 27, 2018

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/10/gs-warriors-spat-with-josh-duhamel-over-fergies-natl-anthem-ends-in-laughter-watch/

*Intelligent, beautiful, and talented are words that are frequently used when describing glamorous Florence LaRue, the original member of the legendary 5^th Dimension.

Whether on stage performing, lecturing, or serving as a celebrity judge for beauty pageants, such as Miss Universe, Miss LaRue juggles her roles as mother, grandmother, speaker, actress, vocalist, and humanitarian with the same electric perfection that she devotes to ballads such as “One Less Bell” which bears The 5^th Dimension trademark.

“I give my best to whatever I am involved with,” explains the concerned citizen, who is also a six-time GRAMMY® winning star.

Although she plans to continue with The 5^th Dimension, Miss LaRue is excited about the new direction her career has taken as a solo artist. She has added two titles behind her name: After writing the lyrics to the beautiful ballad, “Say,” recorded by The 5^th Dimension, Florence was inspired to continue her song writing. She is also in the process of completing a soon to be published book, “Let YOUR Light Shine,” “The Physical, Mental and Spiritual Dimensions of Beauty.”

Florence is also excited about her one woman show, “Just As I Am,” which has received rave reviews. Mrs. Mary Sias, president of the Kentucky State University where Miss LaRue presented her show stated: “While the music was uplifting and exciting and delivered with an amazing energy, it was the story interwoven between the songs that was spellbinding.”

Miss LaRue will perform a few specially selected songs at 1:30pm followed by a meet and greet with fans.

About Make It Mar Vista + Mar Vista Art Walk: For the fifth consecutive year, Mar Vista will be celebrating the Shop Local, Shop Small movement.  Sponsored by American Express Small Business Saturday®, this year’s theme is a WINTER WONDERLAND – complete with falling snow and an ice skating rink – and is partnered with the Winter Holiday edition of the Mar Vista Art Walk.

When/Where:  Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 12pm to 10pm on Venice Blvd in Mar Vista

About Small Business Saturday®:  Dedicated to supporting the diverse range of local businesses that create jobs, help boost the economy, and enhance neighborhoods around the country, Small Business Saturday was created by American Express in 2010 in response to small business owners’ most pressing need: getting more customers. To learn more at and connect:  ShopSmall.com, instagram.com/shopsmall, facebook.com/SmallBusinessSaturday.

About Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce:

The Mar Vista Chamber of Commerce is an alliance of local business owners that provides advocacy, education, inspiration and support to increase revenue for and awareness of local businesses by promoting Mar Vista as a desirable place to live, work and shop, allowing these businesses to contribute to the prosperity of our community.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/florence-larue-singer-actor-and-humanitarian-to-perform-at-make-it-mar-vista-event/

*“Whenever we make a movie we use real issues,” said Sean Anders (Horrible Bosses), director and co-writer of the new Paramount Picture presentation of Instant Family starring Academy Award nominated Mark Wahlberg (Transformers) and based loosely on Sean’s own life experience adopting siblings arriving in theatres November 16, 2018. When asked why he put that experience on screen Sanders said, “It had been a few years since we adopted the kids…thought it kind of funny.”

Instant Family, arriving in theatres November 16, 2018, was indeed funny in fact it was beyond funny it was hilarious. It follows Pete (Wahlberg) and his wife Ellie, played by Emmy nominated Rose Byrne (“Neighbors”), a childless couple realizing their need to nurture a baby. They decide to adopted and care for the innocent and orphaned.

They go through all the classes, meetings and finally reach the end of the program where they can attend an event where available children are present. They meet a strong willed teenager and decide she really needs them, and surprisingly they discover she has two young siblings. How they form a bond with the three siblings – a strong willed teenager, an abused preteen and a needed baby sister – is warming to the heart and funny to the bone.

Anders, Wahlberg John Morris and Steve Levinson are producers on the Rated PG – 13 family project. It also stars Isabela Moner (Transformers: The Last Knight); Emmy nominated Tig Notaro (“Fresh Off the Boat”); Emmy winner Margo Martindale (“The Good Wife”); Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer (The Help), Julianna Gamiz, and Gustavo Quiroz. www.InstantFamilyMovie.com

The wizard tale birthed from the Harry Potter saga called Fantastic Beasts returns with a second take on the story with the Warner Bros. Pictures presentation of Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald arriving in theatres November 16, 2018. Fantastic Beasts 2 is the 10^th installation of the wizard world franchise. Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander the Minister of Magic with Johnny Depp (Pirates of the Caribbean) starring as Dark Wizard Grindelwald and Jude Law as Dumbledore the professor of wizardry who hires Redmayne to take care of the dark wizard problem, a task only he is qualified for.

The Rated PG-13 drama/fantasy is a mystical cliff-hanger that will keep you on the edge of your seats and it has an ending that will leave you wanting more. It follows Eddie’s attempt at finding Grindelwald with his friends in tow that include Jacob Kowalski (Dan Folgler), Tina (Katherine Waterston) Newts love interest and Leta Lestrange (Zoe Kravitz) as Newts’ brother’s love interest and Theseus Scamander (Callum Turner) Newts brother – a wizard law office also on the hunt for Grindelwald.

Grindelwald is building a team of pure wizards and the last is Credence (Ezra Miller) an orphaned baby he believes to be the poor blood Wizard he needs to finally rule the world of non-wizards. Credence is on the search for his heritage and Jacob is also on the search for Queenie (Alison Sudol) his love interest who is on the run. He broke the law; she fell in love with a non-wizard – Jacob Kowalski.

Fantastic Beast 2 is directed by David Yates and is a British/American production filmed in London, Switzerland and Paris. It is produced by David Heyman, J. K. Rowling, Steve Kloves and Lionel Wigram. www.FantasticBeasts2Full.org

SYNDICATED COLUMN: Eunice Moseley, has an estimated weekly readership of over ¼ million with The Pulse of Entertainment. She is also a Public Relations Strategist and Business Management Consultant at Freelance Associates, and is Promotions Director (at-large) for The Baltimore Times. www.ThePulseofEntertainment.com. EVENT: “Uplifting Minds II” Free Entertainment Conference annually in Baltimore (Saturday April 21, 2019) and Los Angeles (October/TBD). Offering Entertainment Business panel and a talent showcase and competition (vocal, songwriting, dance and acting) with over $15,000 valued in prizes.  www.UpliftingMinds2.com.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/the-pulse-of-entertainment-instant-family-is-hilarious-fantastic-beasts-2-is-a-mystical-cliff-hanger/

*Matt Barnes was in court Monday to testify against his ex Gloria Govan in hopes of finalizing their custody drama.

As we previously reported, Barnes wants to take custody away from “The Basketball Wives” star, claiming she’s a danger to their children after her arrest last month for felony child endangerment.

Govan recently scored a legal victory in the negotiations after a judge shot down Barnes’ request, and now the L.A. County D.A. has rejected criminal charges against her and she will not be prosecuted.

As reported by The Blast, Gloria was arrested the Friday before Labor Day after Barnes claimed she put the lives of their twin boys at risk by allegedly blocking him and the kids from driving away from their school. Govan reportedly became erratic and was arrested for child endangerment after getting in a fight with her ex-hubby over custody.

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According to TMZ, Matt was set to pick up their 9-year-old twins from school, per their custody agreement. However, when Govan arrived early and put the kids in her car, all hell broke loose.

She was arrested for child endangerment and violating a court order and later released on $100,000 bail.

via TMZ:

Sources connected with Gloria called BS on Matt’s claim he had custody of the kids that weekend. Gloria says she even asked her lawyer well in advance to notify Matt’s attorney Labor Day weekend was hers.

On the day in question … her rep told the D.A. Gloria went to the school to pick up the boys, but Matt was already there. She says the kids were in her car when Matt ordered the boys to get in his car … she believed in violation of the custody order. Gloria says she blocked his car, called 911 and “calmly” waited for cops.

Gloria denied she drove crazy to get at Matt’s car and ultimately the D.A. said there was insufficient evidence to move forward.

Matt subsequently got a restraining order, and Govan must stay 100 yards away from the kids. She’s only allowed to see her boys once a week with a monitor present.

Gloria and Matt were back in court Monday … a judge will determine whether to make the restraining order permanent or end it, The Blast report states.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/10/gloria-govan-d-a-rejects-felony-child-endangerment-case/

*The prominent Chicago pastor has come under fire for kicking a cross-dressing male out of his church Sunday night.

Pastor Antonio Rocquemore of Power House International Ministries is speaking out about the incident after advocates of the LGBTQ came for his head.

In response, Rocquemore said the male member had been repeatedly warned that he would not be allowed to dress like a female during service.

As reported by christianpost.com, a clip showing Rocquemore rebuking the church member was first highlighted by Christian James Lhuillier.

“Some of y’all are going to have to excuse my language but I am tired of this sh*t. In a place that is supposed to be a place of change, a place of deliverance, whatever you want to call it why would you destroy someone in front of a room full of people?” Lhuillier asked.

“This is the kind of bullsh*t that causes people to go home and commit suicide. Sh*t like this is the reason that the church has no power in 2018 because they are so worried about the wrong things. I know drag queens and transsexuals that can pray you out of sickness faster and some of these preachers that collect your love offerings every Sunday,” he continued.

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“I would have turned that church clean out do you hear me!!!!!!!!! It’s time for us to stand up for what we believe and stand in our truth and walk away from these ministries that bash who we are. Too many illegitimate relationships have been created trying to conform to a mold you were never meant to fit. I have a great deal of respect for the house of God. But I wish upon wishes upon wishes that had been me. The city of Chicago would never forget my name!” Lhuillier ended.

In the complete recording of the service on the church’s Facebook page, Rocquemore warns his members to guard their minds before calling out the drag queen.

“Can you leave my church and go put on man clothes?” he asked firmly.

“And don’t come here like that no more,” he continued as someone can be heard in the video declaring “thank you Jesus!”

“I hold a standard in here. Whatever you do on the outside is your business, but I will not let drag queens come in here. And if you’re gonna come in here you’re gonna come in here dressed like a man …. If you’re a man, dress like a man. If you’re a woman, dress like a woman. I’m not going to allow it. My salvation is more important and God is holding me accountable,” he added. “… you will not be wearing weaves and heels and fooling people up in here.”

In a follow-up response to the criticism, the pastor explained that the young man has been a church member for several months and had expressed a desire to embrace his manhood. He said the church had also been working privately with him and warned him several times that he couldn’t “dress like a female” during worship, the report states. 

“He was not put out the church because he was gay. First of all I don’t bash nothing. I don’t separate sin. Sin is sin. There is no need to bash one or the other if you’re preaching the word,” Rocquemore said.

“… When you join my church, all the rules and regulations is told to you then. If you ever slip up [on the rules] we would still take you privately and go over them again. This particular situation, this young man was told several times in private. I went to him personally myself,” the pastor said.

On that Sunday night, when he challenged the pastor during service, Rocquemore said he had no choice but to rebuke him publicly.

“He challenged me publicly and I challenged him back publicly. I asked the young man to leave. There was no security taking him out … sir can you please change clothes,” he said.

 Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/pastor-under-fire-for-kicking-cross-dressing-male-member-out-of-church-service-watch/

*LOS ANGELES — Today, Muhammad Ali Enterprises announced that the world’s all-time greatest heavyweight boxer, timeless cultural icon and international legend will take up residence in Los Angeles starting Nov. 2 with an official, limited engagement exhibition titled, Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time. The exhibit will open its doors at the newly renovated Beverly Center, running from Nov. 2, 2018 to Jan. 20, 2019. Tickets are limited and on sale now.

As the first of its kind in Los Angeles, the in-depth and illuminating exhibition will feature a wide array of rare Ali-owned and themed memorabilia. Expertly curated, the exhibition delves into Muhammad Ali‘s evolution from hometown hero, The Louisville Lip, to becoming one of the most recognizable people in the world. Rare photos, footage, artifacts and information will spotlight Muhammad Ali’s life both inside and outside the ring from his early years, the Olympics, to his dedication to the civil rights movement, his brave health battles and everything in between.

The collection will include championship belts, event-worn robes, shorts and boxing gloves, Olympic medals and torches, and original posters, magazines, ticket stubs and programs, from as early as the 1960s. The exhibit provides a vivid snapshot of the Muhammad Ali Center, which was founded by Ali and his family in Louisville, Kentucky.

“Ali was such a remarkable athlete, who was widely admired not just for his accomplishments in the ring, but his outgoing spirit and philanthropy,” said exhibit curator, Angie Marchese. “To honor his legacy, we dedicated ourselves to making the exhibit educational and inspiring. There are so many opportunities to get fans up-close-and-personal with Ali. It’s a unique, interactive experience that we are beyond thrilled to share – there truly is nothing else like it.”

In addition to the viewing the artifacts, visitors can experience and share Ali’s unique story as they navigate memorable, immersive photo stations and multimedia displays. Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time chronicles Ali’s persona outside of the sport, highlighting his goodwill missions across the globe, run-ins with other celebrities, and of course, his clever and often colorful prose and pre-fight theatrics.

Muhammad Ali: The Greatest of All Time is scheduled to open doors on Friday, Nov. 2 at 10:00 a.m. The space will be open Mondays through Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets are limited and on sale now for $12 per person. To purchase tickets or learn more about the exhibition, fans may visit Ali.CircleExhibits.com.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/muhammad-ali-the-peoples-champ-featured-in-limited-engagement-exhibition-in-los-angeles-this-fall/

*Baseball legend Willie McCovey died Wednesday after battling ongoing health issues. The Hall of Fame first baseman spent most of his career with the San Francisco Giants, and is considered one of the franchise’s most beloved players.

“As a person, he was a true gentleman,” said former Giants first baseman Will Clark. “There have been people who describe him as a gentle giant, and that definitely fits.”

As noted by TMZ, Willie played for the Giants from 1959-73 and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1986. His 521 home runs are still tied for 20th on MLB’s all-time list.

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“San Francisco and the entire baseball community lost a true gentleman and legend, and our collective hearts are broken,” Giants president and CEO Larry Baer said in a statement. “Willie was a beloved figure throughout his playing days and in retirement. He will be deeply missed by the many people he touched.

“For more than six decades, he gave his heart and soul to the Giants — as one of the greatest players of all time, as a quiet leader in the clubhouse, as a mentor to the Giants who followed in his footsteps, as an inspiration to our Junior Giants, and as a fan cheering on the team from his booth,” Baer added.

“Willie’s greatest passion was his family,” he continued. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his beloved wife, Estella, and his daughter, Allison, and her children Raven, Philip, and Marissa.”

Willie is also survived by his sister Frances and his brothers, Clauzell and Cleon, the Giants reported.

via TMZ:

McCovey retired in 1980 with the most home runs ever by a left-handed hitter in the National League, a mark that stood until 2001 when Barry Bonds broke it.

McCovey made his major league debut in 1959, going 4-for-4 in his first game. He hit .354, with 13 home runs and 38 RBIs in 52 games that season and was named Rookie of the Year.

One of McCovey’s best seasons came in 1969, when he won MVP honors. That year, he led the league in home runs (45), RBIs (126) and on-base percentage (.453).

Willie was a 6-time All-Star and the 1969 National League MVP. His 18 career grand slams are the most in NL history.

“He was a Hall of Fame human being,” said Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow.

“I’m thinking about him now, and I’m thinking maybe he can finally get off that wheelchair and walk, or run if he feels like it,” said Pat Gallagher, the former Giants marketing chief who created the Willie Mac Award, given annually to the most inspirational Giant.

“He was in so much pain and was so stoic about it. I’m sad I won’t see him again, but I’m just happy he won’t be in pain.”

Willie was 80. RIP.

The Giants retired his No. 44 and McCovey has a statue outside the club’s ballpark.

Source:https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/sf-giants-legend-willie-mccovey-dead-at-80/

*Idris Elba has been named People’s 2018 Sexiest Man Alive and while many women agree that the magazine finally got it right (after naming Blake Shelton the sexist last year), decider.com contributor Claire Spellberg has noted that “I’m not sure Idris Elba knows how to make out.”

Spellberg breaks down her reasoning using gifs to support her theory about Elba’s kissing skills… get into it below.

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Spellberg writes:

As Stringer Bell in The Wire, Elba kisses with so much tongue that you’d think he’s a dog trying to get the last bit of peanut butter out of a jar. We’re talking full-on licking, plus some slurping noises that definitely did not deserve to make it into the final sound mix.

While Stringer Bell’s friends (and enemies) got to bone like 24/7 on The Wire, old man String didn’t get his chance until Season 2, when he started dating Donette (Shamyl Brown) while her boyfriend, D’Angelo Barksdale, was in prison. When they hit it off, I was super excited. But alas, that excitement quickly faded when I saw that Stringer kisses like a seventh grader. Stringer goes in IMMEDIATELY with his tongue, and it would be generous to say that he sticks the landing. Instead of making out with Donette’s mouth, his tongue kind of catches on her chin, and he’s forced to (or wants to?) lick his way up until he hits her lips.

While many adoring fans would love to be licked by Mr. Elba, some might agree with Spellberg that all his extra tongue action is a deal breaker. 

pellberg writes:

I get it: people french in different ways. But you cannot — I repeat, CANNOT — tell me that I should be able to see your tongue before it makes it into someone else’s mouth. Elba goes tip-first (obviously I’m referring to the tip of his tongue) in each of his sex scenes in The Wire, practically all of which were with Brown’s Donette. Here’s Stringer grossly kissing Donnette in Season 2 Episode 3, “Hot Shots”:

Elba shows off his tongue once again in Season 3 Episode 4, “Amsterdam.” This time, String lands a little closer to Donette’s mouth, but there’s still an unsettling moment where his tongue leads the charge in their kiss, effectively negating anything sexy about the moment.

Meanwhile, this writer can’t help but think how lucky the actress was to have her mouth molested by Idris’ tongue.

pellberg ends her piece with: The verdict? Idris Elba may be the Sexiest Man Alive, but he’s still a gross kisser.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/idris-elba-may-be-the-sexiest-man-alive-but-for-some-hes-a-gross-kisser/

*Before the orange a-hole came along, the prior residents of the White House, both the president and the first lady, were expected to NOT say stuff that was “unpresidential.”

Fast forward to now as Michelle Obama isn’t the First Lady anymore. With that in mind during her visit to  Jimmy Kimmel Live, the late-night host gave her a stack of cards so she can finally say things she couldn’t say while in the White House and they are a collective hoot.

“I’ve never eaten a vegetable,” Obama read, even though we know that’s not true of the First Lady who launched the Let’s Move! health campaign.

Obama said so many other un-First-Lady like things, such as, “The whole 8 years we were in the White House, we used Laura Bush’s Netflix password.” The only one that seems to hold any truth is, “I’m not sure which one’s Sasha and which one’s Malia.”

“They agree,” she said of her kids. “They get so mad every time I mess their names up. I’m like, ‘Who are you?’ The game that Sasha plays with me is that, when we’re with a lot of people, she’ll call me, ‘Mom. Mom. Mom.’ I don’t hear her and she’s like, ‘Michelle. Michelle Obama.’”

Jimmy Kimmel capped off the segment with something many of us can relate to: he gave Obama a card that read, “Clooney is my freebie.” Accurate.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/jimmy-kimmel-gets-michelle-obama-to-say-crazy-stuff-she-couldnt-as-first-lady-watch/

*When vacationing at Walt Disney World, you are instantly immersed in an atmosphere of wonder, imagination, and the fulfillment of dreams.  Visit any of Disney’s theme parks and you may run into Mickey and Minnie Mouse or have your picture taken with Disney Princess Tiana, you can shop, eat, and enjoy your favorite libation at any of the numerous restaurants featured at Disney Springs.

Once you have indulged in all the gourmet delights that Disney has to offer and your hearts and eyes are full with all theme park’s dazzling entertainment, there is no better way to fast-track your fitness than by participating in runDisney’s racing series.  Yes, not only does the happiest place on earth seek to be your ultimate vacation destination but also your “runcation” where your health and wellness take center stage.

This past weekend more than 34,700 runners were registered for the ninth annual Disney’s Wine and Dine Half Marathon, presented by Misfit, held on November 1-4, 2018 at the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  As one of the largest and most popular race organizers in the United States,  runDisney events attract more than 168,000 runners from across the country and the around the world who participate in themed weekend races.

To kick off the Wine and Dine Marathon event, runners were welcomed at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex for the runDisney Health and Fitness Expo where they could purchase merchandise to wear in the races like sunglasses, footwear, tech gadgets, healthy products, and festive Disney themed fitness apparel.  In addition, participants had the opportunity to win prizes, receive massages, chomp on specially prepared food and beverage offerings, and engage in pre-race preparation by joining in complimentary yoga sessions in the interactive zone.

Taking in all the hustle and bustle of the expo ignited my anticipation for the event which I initially intended to be a spectator of the races.  However, runDisney presented me with the opportunity to fully experience the race series by allowing me to choose to run or walk one of the three courses, the Disney Fall Feast 5K, Disney Wine and Dine 10K, or Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon.  Considering I am a work in progress when it comes to the improvement of my physical fitness, wisely I opted for the Disney Fall Feast 5K which equates to 3.1 miles. On Friday morning around 4:30 a.m., still rubbing away the sleepiness from my eyes, I was in the Animal Kingdom parking lot alongside other runners and ended up waiting in line for a quick pick me up from Joffrey’s a Coffee and Tea Company food truck. Whatever tiredness I was fighting against quickly dissipated as my attention was immediately focused on the other runners flooding the parking lot who were wearing the most elaborate costumes like colorful tutus with lights, two friends were dressed like Chef Tony, which went along with the theme honoring the big-hearted cook from Disney’s Lady and the Tramp. Another group represented the Seven Dwarfs from Snow White and it was at that moment I could not help but smile when I saw the enthusiasm and cheerful nature of the participants, I learned not only is maintaining my health my wealth but it can also be fun.

The official time for the race to commence was 5:30 a.m. and I still had some time to wait so I made my way to the starting line where there was a colorful, well-lit staging area and three MCs entertained the crowd with pulsating pop music, witty and comedic zingers, and they also led the crowd in fun line dance routines.  Adjacent to the stage was a considerable line of runners eagerly waiting to take their pictures with Minnie and Mickey Mouse.  With all the activity that was happening in the parking lot, time magically flew by and we were instructed to go to our respective corrals.  Each group of runners was ushered to the starting line and then a burst of fireworks near the overhead banner set the races off.

The beginning of the course took us around the Animal Kingdom parking lot and as we were coming around a bend, there was a DJ on top of a monster truck playing high energy music and encouraging us along the way.   As we entered the Animal Kingdom, we were greeted by excited Disney cast members clapping and cheering words of affirmation as we ran by them, which was needed and much appreciated especially in the early morning.  After passing through the gates of the theme park, I was immediately stopped in my tracks when I stood at the base of the Tree of Life. Various scenes from the Disney movie classic Bambi were projected on the tree’s trunk, combined with the beautiful music emanating from the surroundings instantly brought me back to my childhood summer memories of eating breakfast at noon while watching various Disney movies like Aladdin, The Little Mermaid, and Cinderella.  After few moments reminiscing, I snapped back to the mission at hand and continued on my trek.  As I kept a brisk pace throughout the park, a runner outfitted in glowing tutu stopped in a line to capture the moment of completing the first mile and a few minutes later I noticed another line of runners waiting to take their pictures with Meeko from Pocahontas.  Throughout the course, various Disney characters popped up like Russell and his dog Dug from Pixar’s Up, Rafiki from the Lion King, and Pluto, to take a quick snapshot with the racers.

My competitive spirit, however, forced me to remain focused on completing the course in a reasonable amount of time which was not difficult to do since the 5K course is a perfect introduction into the Disney races. The Disney Fall Feast 5K accommodates various fitness levels and as I approached the finish line I became even more motivated to improve my physical endurance.  Making my way across the finish line, we were brought back to our original starting point and the MCs congratulated all the runners on our completion of the race as we were given finisher medals.

On Saturday at the crack of dawn, runners were up and ready to tackle the Wine and Dine 10K which started at Magic Kingdom parking lot and guided the runners on a 6.2-mile course through the Walt Disney World Resort, complete with entertainment and Disney characters throughout the racing route.  Later that morning, after the adults finished their event, the kiddies had the chance to flex their athletic abilities in two events; each race was themed in the honor of Chef Linguini from Disney-Pixar movie Ratatouille.  The first event was the runDisney Kids Dashes which took place at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex that included Diaper Dash for 12 months and under babies, the 100-meter dash for one to four-year-olds, and the 200-meter dash for five to eight-year-olds.  The second event was the runDisney Kids One Mile Run for children between the ages of 4 to 13 years old; both races presented each child with their own finisher medallion.

To conclude the advantageous weekend, most serious runners signed up for the Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon, a race that consists of a 13.1-mile run beginning in the Magic Kingdom parking lot and concluding at Epcot. The first male and female to cross the finish line were Tyler Wasieleski and Megan Curham.  Tyler’s background is full of life experiences and adventure; he grew up in Tampa, Florida and he interrupted his studies at Duke University, as well as, put aside his dream of becoming a lawyer to pursue a life of an esports gamer and as a result, he moved to Korea to join an esports team.  Presently, he lives in Union City, California where his wife is a pediatrician and he is a stay at home father.  They both recently changed their married last name Wasieleski to Watson this year so their infant son would have a surname that is easy to pronounce.  Tyler, 32, was not an avid runner since his college years, he began running again three years ago but did not take it seriously, yet he set a race record by finishing the race in 1:11:48 ahead of more than 14,000 runners, one second off the fastest time ever.  “I’ve run a few [races] before, I’ve never won one, this is the first time I’ve won.  I’m just happy that I didn’t mentally give up,” says Tyler.  He finished nearly a minute ahead of second-place finisher Samuel Fazioli of Salem, N.H., (1:12:34) and more than seven minutes in front of Roger Hildago of Auburndale, Fla., who was third (1:19:00).

Megan Curham, who grew up in New Jersey but now lives in Tampa, just graduated from Princeton and currently works for Johnson and Johnson in a human resources leadership program. She previously ran the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon during the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend this past January. She won the Wine and Dine 10K held on Saturday and was the first female to cross the finish line in Sunday’s race.  She crossed the finish line in 1:19:59 – almost 10 minutes faster than Amanda Beal of Ellicott City, Md., who was second (1:29:09) and Valery Perry of Oviedo, Fla., who was third (1:29:26). “I was actually running with a couple of the guys in the beginning so I wasn’t completely by myself and that helped a lot.  Once you get to mile eight and you are alone it is pretty tough but I had people around me so it was really nice this time.  I just really love running in general, I’m always running so it is nothing I training specifically for, I just like it and Disney is like my favorite place so there is no better place to go and run,” says Curham.

To commemorate all the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments the runners displayed during the weekend, Disney hosted a post-race party held after-hours at the Epcot International Food and Wine Festival where the runners could indulge in cuisines and beverages from around the world, enjoy live entertainment, and have select access to Epcot attractions.

The Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend is the first of four runDisney race weekends at Walt Disney World Resort during the 2018-2019 race season.

Next up is the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend presented by Cigna (Jan. 9-13, 2019)

Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend (February 21-24, 2019)

Star Wars Rival Run Weekend (April 4-7, 2019)

For more information and registration visit www.rundisney.com.

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/rundisney-hosts-9th-annual-wine-and-dine-marathon/

*A Brooklyn lawmaker is on a mission to protect Black minors from false accusations made by racists who lack evidence to backup their claims.

Assemblywoman Rodneyse Bichotte, who represents the 42nd District of New York has proposed a bill called “Jeremiah’s law” after a white woman called 911 on a 9-year-old boy and falsely accused him of groping her inside a Brooklyn convenience store.

The bill is named for Jeremiah Harvey, who made headlines last week after Teresa Klein, dubbed “Cornerstore Caroline” by social media, claimed he grabbed her buttocks.

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“It’s still hard because lately on my mind, like, I can’t think nothing but this,” Harvey told “Good Morning America” in an interview that aired last Friday morning. “I felt humiliated because of the way she was acting. I started to tear up.”

After watching the clip, Klein apologized and claimed she only called police because Harvey’s mom “was very aggressive” and had threatened her.

Harvey told “GMA” he cried that night out of fear that he or his mom would be taken away by police. When the family spoke out for the first time during a community meeting in Brooklyn, he tearful explained why he couldn’t forgive Klein. Days later, after viewing her on-camera apology, the kid had a change of heart.

Bicochette said Jeremiah’s Law will protect young children of color who are falsely accused.

“A situation like that with no camera, that boy, who could not even defend himself, would have probably been picked up and be detained in the juvenile system,” Bicochette said.

The bill would punish people like Klein who make false accusations about black youth without evidence.

“If it were not for the surveillance camera, Jeremiah who was with his mother, might have been arrested and detained in the Juvenile Court,” Bicochette says in her bill. “Ms. Klein’s behavior echoes an ugly past in our country’s history going back to the brutal torture and murder of Emmett Till. This provides a clear and tragic example of what can happen to children of color when they are presumed guilty by our society.”

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/lawmaker-proposes-jeremiahs-law-to-protect-black-children-from-white-lies/

*Tennis champ Serena Williams graces the cover of GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” issue and in a feature for the magazine, she recalls her spar with the U.S. Open chair umpire at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, where she lost to Naomi Osaka after an altercation that made international headlines.

Williams calls her experience at the U.S. Open a “trigger moment.” According to the publication, she feels remorseful about the incident with chair umpire Carlos Ramos, in which she argued with him about a second “coaching” code violation and demanded an apology.

“There are men out here that do a lot worse, but because I’m a woman, because I’m a woman, you’re going to take this away from me?” she told him after receiving a third violation for arguing.

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“I think a person can be a little bit more sensitive to anything in that moment,” Williams told GQ. “You know, it becomes a trigger moment. When you go through a really extreme ordeal not once, not twice, not three times, it becomes a trigger moment.”

Many on Twitter noted how differently the situation would have been handled if she were a man in the same situation disagreeing with a call.

“Especially a black woman,” Williams said in the GQ profile. “You do research on how black women, you know, in the workforce are, there’s literally papers about it, how black women are treated if they’re angry, as opposed to white women, white men, black men. It is bottom of the bottom of the totem pole.”

Media outlets cited some of those studies and compared the public reaction to Williams’ anger and Judge Brett Kavanaugh teary-eyed rage when he was up for U.S. Supreme Court nomination.

From GQ:

“Kavanaugh’s a white man,” Serena says, when asked about anger and who’s allowed to express it. “I’m a black woman. His limit is higher. My limit is way lower. And that’s where we stand right now in this world. And it’s a fact. It is literally a fact. If you don’t believe anything I say, just look at those two examples.”

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/serena-williams-recalls-outburst-at-u-s-open-calls-it-a-trigger-moment/

*Tessa Thompson is currently making promo rounds for “Creed II” and speaking to Jimmy Kimmel this week, the 35-year-old beauty revealed what really happened during her chemistry test with Michael B Jordan for the first installment hit film back in 2015.

Thompson played Jordan’s love interest in “Creed,” which is both a spin-off and sequel in the “Rocky” film series, and the actress says there certainly was chemistry between she and the film’s star. So much so that Jordan was caught looking at her butt during their chemistry test ahead of production.

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“Apparently there’s a part of the footage where he’s caught looking at my butt,” she said, adding that she was already uncomfortable with the meeting prior to production, so the video footage made it “even more awkward.”

“Creed II” follows Adonis Creed training in order to defeat the son of Ivan Drago, the powerful athlete who killed his father in the ring more than 33 years prior.·

It’s scheduled for release on November 21.

Meanwhile, Tessa also currently has the starring role in the ‘Men In Black” spin-off “MIB” opposite Chris Hemsworth.

Earlier in the year, Thompson came out as bisexual following rumors and speculation that she’s dating singer Janelle Monáe.

“In my family, you can be anything you want to be. I’m attracted to men and also to women. If I bring a woman home, or a man, we don’t even have to have the discussion,” she told Porter magazine.  “Janelle and I love each other deeply. We’re so close, we vibrate on the same frequency. If people want to speculate about what we are, it doesn’t bother me.”

Source:https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/tessa-thompson-says-she-caught-creed-star-michael-b-jordan-looking-at-my-butt-during-chemistry-test-watch/

*Unlike anything ever seen before, singer, songwriter and harpist, Tulani rocks out on the harp as she wails her bluesy, powerful voice while singing, dancing and moving across the stage.

Tulani, who has been mesmerizing audiences across the country, kicks off her “Unscripted” Tour and is bringing her “One Night Only” show to LA on December 1st at the Peppermint Club at 8pm (for more, scroll down for her LA show poster/promo).

Tulani has toured internationally with Lady Gaga and has opened up for Chaka Khan, CeeLo Green, Andra Day, Wyclef Jean, Jill Scott, Bobby Caldwell, Outkast, Erykah Badu and even George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic. This unique artist is blowing people away with music that is a blend of Pop, Funk and Soul and has been referred to as “New Century Groove.” Her sound is nostalgic and new, retro and fresh, fun and soulful. Her album “Unscripted” was released this summer and is receiving rave reviews.

Tulani has appeared on TV programs including: FOX, ABC and CBS. In print, she has been featured in Marie Claire Magazine, Sheen Magazine, and Rolling Out Magazine. Her radio coverage includes V103, Sirius XM, and MAJIC 107.5 fm.

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The Peppermint Club presents Tulani with Symphani Soto
Doors open at 8 pm.
General Admission: $15 advance tickets, $20 at the door.
Standing Room Only, Seating Upon Availability
VIP Table Packages ($400) and Super VIP Table Packages ($800) Available (click ticket link for further details)

For larger groups of 10+, please contact info@peppermintclub.com for pricing
21+. Please bring ID. Proper Dress Required

Link to get advance tickets is:

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/tulani-with-symphani-soto-at-the-peppermint-club-tickets-49394890447?fbclid=IwAR2m6cdLo7moiSGMhq_Gg2qe5dSl98rQeTxfQVEI3a5lt0qeJXQQkCFQjcY

Below are links to her sizzle reel/performances, a performance review, music and social media.

Link to Sizzle Reel/Performances:
https://youtu.be/KI5JdQrxGew

Link to Website:
http://www.tulanionline.com/

Link to Music:
https://www.soundcloud.com/iamtulani

Link to Review:
http://rollingout.com/2016/09/11/tulanis-performance-one-musicfest-described-epic/#1

Social Media:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/iamtulani
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamtulani
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtulani/

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/funky-harpist-singer-tulani-brings-innovative-show-to-las-peppermint-club-dec-1/

*The Starry comedy awards were set to honor the Black star power of folks such as Chris Rock, Dave Chappelle, Nick Cannon and Tracy Morgan. But the day the event was planned to go down, it was canceled.

Luenell was meant to MC the second-annual LOL Comedy Honors show, which was slated to take place Thursday at Gotham Hall. But as reported by Page Six, on the day of, organizers posted on Instagram: “Due to circumstances beyond our control, we must regrettably postpone the event.”

The event’s creator, Marsha Taylor, posted online, “Unfortunately, after over a year of hard work, all of the pieces, in the final hours, did not come together,” and, “I fought like hell to make it happen.”

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Taylor told Page Six that she revealed the bad news at an intimate get-to-know-you dinner the night before and a subsequent statement said, “We are . . . working overtime to ensure success. Dates in April/May are being considered so that the event won’t conflict with any holidays and the weather won’t be terribly cold.”

Taylor also shared: “It looked like a really big, grand production, but in truth, it’s just me . . . I did not expect it to get so big so quickly.”

The lack of sponsorship reportedly played a part in the cancellation, as “commitments don’t always come through.”

One commenter said online, “I actually flew in from Cleveland . . . to volunteer for this event and got a hotel room!” Another added, “How does this happen the day of the event . . . This is absolutely ridiculous!”

Others came to the defense of Taylor, such as Comic Nikki Carr, who posted, “We’ll be commending you for not giving up.”

An after-party reportedly still went down and said a source, “The only thing that was missing was the event itself.”

Taylor said: “refunds, we are working on processing.”

Source: https://www.eurweb.com/2018/11/lol-comedy-honors-cancelled-at-last-minute/

*Tennis champ Serena Williams graces the cover of GQ’s annual “Men of the Year” issue and in a feature for the magazine, she recalls her spar with the U.S. Open chair umpire at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Queens, New York, where she lost to Naomi Osaka after an altercation that made international headlines.

Williams calls her experience at the U.S. Open a “trigger moment.” According to the publication, she feels remorseful about the incident with chair umpire Carlos Ramos, in which she argued with him about a second “coaching” code violation and demanded an apology.

“There are men out here that do a lot worse, but because I’m a woman, because I’m a woman, you’re going to take this away from me?” she told him after receiving a third violation for arguing.

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“I think a person can be a little bit more sensitive to anything in that moment,” Williams told GQ. “You know, it becomes a trigger moment. When you go through a really extreme ordeal not once, not twice, not three times, it becomes a trigger moment.”

Many on Twitter noted how differently the situation would have been handled if she were a man in the same situation disagreeing with a call.

“Especially a black woman,” Williams said in the GQ profile. “You do research on how black women, you know, in the workforce are, there’s literally papers about it, how black women are treated if they’re angry, as opposed to white women, white men, black men. It is bottom of the bottom of the totem pole.”

Media outlets cited some of those studies and compared the public reaction to Williams’ anger and Judge Brett Kavanaugh teary-eyed rage when he was up for U.S. Supreme Court nomination.

From GQ:

“Kavanaugh’s a white man,” Serena says, when asked about anger and who’s allowed to express it. “I’m a black woman. His limit is higher. My limit is way lower. And that’s where we stand right now in this world. And it’s a fact. It is literally a fact. If you don’t believe anything I say, just look at those two examples.”