Is This the Year of the Third Party Candidate?

There appears to be a thaw in the frosty relationship between Rob Kardashian’s baby mama/fiancée Blac Chyna and the rest of the Kardashian clan.

Yes, more shocking than the fact that Khloe chose to celebrate her 32nd birthday at the arcade eatery Dave & Buster’s (you gotta love it when the Kardashians try to keep it real) was who was included on the guest list: Blac Chyna.

From the multitude of Instagram photos and videos, it appears a good time was had by all in attendance, including: Momager Kris, the birthday girl (Khloe), Kim, Kourtney, Kylie, Rob, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Scott Disick and Larsa Pippen.

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In case you’ve been living under a rock, the Kardashians’ open-door policy towards Chyna is a huge deal. Bad blood has been in abundance between Chyna and Rob’s sisters thanks to a weirdly incestuous love ~~triangle~~ square involving Rob, Chyna, Kylie and Kylie’s on-again, off-again boyfriend, Tyga. Chyna is also the mother of Tyga’s son, King Cairo.

The timing of this peace summit is a bit suspect since Sunday’s (June 26) episode of Keeping Up with the Kardashians focused on Rob’s family’s reaction to being blindsided by the news of his engagement online while on a vacay in Colorado. Their reactions ranged from hurt to angry, and nobody was thrilled for the happy couple.

Maybe the first family of trash TV was worried they’d look bad bashing a pregnant woman?

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Khloe really laid it on thick, posing with Chyna and Rob in a photo booth. Rob’s big sis supposedly bounced her brother from her crib in January after he started dating Chyna.

Is this newfound camaraderie going to stick? Only time will tell.

Trick Daddy Threatens Woman, Spits at Camera in Facebook Live Video

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Somebody please turn off Trick Daddy’s WiFi.

The Miami rapper became a trending topic on Twitter yesterday after an awkward video of him threatening an unnamed woman went viral.

In the footage that’s making the rounds on social media, Trick shouts directly at his phone or camera, curses up a storm and calls the woman all kinds of bitches and hoes. At one point, Trick gets so mad that he spits on whatever device he’s recording on.

“Who this hoe talking to? Tell that bitch I’m live!” he said. “Tell that bitch to keep my name out your mouth, bitch… before I stick a pistol in your mouth. P**sy a** hoe. You better keep my name out your muthaf**kin’ mouth, p**sy a** bitch.”

Apparently, the whole ordeal stemmed from a comment the woman made about Trick during his Facebook Live video.

The whole thing is just confusing, and if you don’t know what’s really going on here then you’re in good company because we (and most of the social media, for that matter) have no idea what the hell is happening either.

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The woman responded to Trick Daddy’s threats and it’s obvious that she’s just as much about that life as he is.

#CatchTheTea BLOOP! Here's the chick Trick Daddy was speaking too https://t.co/wxI3l4NnCh #trickdaddy pic.twitter.com/69tUbw7oke

— #Catchthetea (@catchtheteaTV) June 28, 2016

SMH!! We’re gonna keep both Trick Daddy and this woman in our prayers…

Has the Entire Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Cast Been Fired to Make Room for “Real” Celebs?

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Is Mona Scott-Young getting ready to snatch the hip-hop tiara from the Puerto Rican Princess? Rumors are swirling the entire Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta cast has been fired! And yes, that includes both Joseline Hernandez and Stevie J.

After five seasons, producers are allegedly kicking the original main cast to the curb and scouting Atlanta for a fresh crop to appear on the popular reality show. Unfortunately, it’s also being reported producers are having a difficult time to finding “real celebs” willing to join.

If true, the shocking shakeup could be extremely risky. LHHATL is the most popular installment of the Love & Hip Hop franchise. This is mainly because fans can always count on the current cast to bring the most ratchet drama and entertainment. Even with the new addition of certifiably crazy Tommie Lee, it’s going to be hard to replace the LHHHATL cast.

Adding a few new faces every season is fine, but why is Mona trying to fix something that’s not broken? No respected artist currently working in the music industry and producing hits would ever sign up to be on Mona’s payroll. Trying to revamp the show could be its downfall and ultimately impact the messy brand she has created over the past five years.

The casts from the other Love & Hip Hop shows are expected to remain unchanged.

The ATL cast will film the current season’s reunion show Jun 28 & 29, which Tommie recently claimed she was banned from tapping. Mona has denied she banned Tommie and Tommie deleted her initial announcement on social media.

Whatever drama unfolds, be sure to catch the reunion episodes when they air. It may be the last time we’ll see the cast together.

GOT will keep you updated on any new details as they become available.

Chris Brown’s Publicist Quits After He Tells Her “Bitch U In My Nightmares”

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Singer Chris Brown must not be familiar with the quote “If you run into a-holes all day, you’re the a-hole.” Brown’s latest run-in was with his “former” publicist, Nicole Perna.

The argument, which took place via text message, started when Brown criticized the PR rep whose job it was to promote Brown’s clothing line, Black Pyramid, according to TMZ. After Perna made the mistake of complimenting Brown on a job well done, the singer responded “I don’t want you texting me with no results.”

Brown’s big dreams of his fashions gracing the covers of powerhouse publications such as Vogue or GQ have yet to be realized, and it seems the fledgling designer blames it all on Perna’s lack of hustle. “Get in the game,” Brown wrote.

Things quickly escalated when Perna responded, “Anna Wintour doesn’t want to f*** with you. These editors don’t want to f*** with you.” (I think Wintour would be a formidable opponent. Anyone remember The Devil Wears Prada?)

While not entirely professional behavior, especially for someone whose job it is to make even the crappiest client smell like a rose, it’s safe to assume Chris Brown is a hard sell.

“The majority of my time is spent on damage control. I am constantly cleaning up s*** and having your back,” Perna stated.

Brown replied, “NICOLE, you texting me as if I will give a f*** if u don’t work for me or not…” (Is this a bad time to point out the grammatical errors in this text?) “Do whatever makes u feel better. Me personally, I DON’T GIVE A F***!!!”

Interestingly, Brown’s manager Mike G was included in the conversation which makes very little sense since on June 23, TMZ broke the story that Mike G was suing the singer for physical abuse (Brown allegedly attacked Mike G, resulting in a trip to the ER).

Perhaps the two patched things up, or Brown is confused regarding who he currently employs (Mike G has claimed the singer does drugs). Either way, Brown texted Mike, “Mike, this bitch got all the balls in the world talking to me but can’t talk to the editors or anyone else for that matter when they release bulls*** in the press…Send this bitch her termination.”

Perna ended the heated interaction by telling Brown that he was in her prayers to which Brown replied, “Bitch u in my nightmares.”

Perna sent Brown her letter of resignation, so any masochistic PR mavens out there looking for work, Chris Brown has an opening.

Stanford Rape Case Judge Gives Harsher Sentence to Latino Immigrant

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The California judge who presided over the Brock Turner case is once again at the center of controversy.

Aaron Persky, who sentenced the former Stanford swimmer to six months in jail and three years probation after Turner had sex with an unconscious women in an alley, has reignited criticism regarding his leniency towards Brock after delivering a much harsher sentence to the Latino assailant in a similar case.

Raul Ramirez was convicted of felony sexual assault after forcibly digitally penetrating his female roommate. Like Turner, Ramirez had no priors. After receiving credit for good behavior, Brock will only spend three months behind bars and is scheduled to be released on September 2. Prosecutors in the case had asked that Turner receive a six-year sentence. Ramirez will receive three years in prison (sexual assault usually carries a two-year minimum sentence).

According to The Guardian, Ramirez, a 32-year-old immigrant from El Salvador, didn’t have the same advantages as Brock who comes from a privileged background. Turner’s family had the funds for a private attorney, and he had the support of no less than a dozen character witnesses. In addition, Ramirez’s bail was set at $200,000 in contrast to Brock’s $150,000.

Critics of Persky could argue these facts support the notion that the judge is guilty of bias in his courtroom, but defense attorney Alexander Cross, who briefly represented Ramirez, stated, “What happened to Mr. Ramirez is standard. The anomaly is the Stanford case.”

Ramirez pled guilty to a felony of sexual force and under the terms of this agreement, he does not have an option for probation or a lighter sentence

But if Persky had been so inclined, he could have approved or negotiated a deal so that Ramirez pled guilty to the lesser charge of the two he was facing — assault with the attempt to commit rape.

According to The Guardian, “If the more serious charge was dropped — as was the case with Turner, who had two rape charges dropped — Ramirez could have potentially avoided prison.”

Persky, a former Stanford athlete himself, “had to bend over backwards to accommodate this young man’s (Brock Turner) request for probation,” Stanford professor Michele Dauber told CNN earlier this month. “This just shows our concern about Judge Persky’s ability to be unbiased is justified. We continue to think that he abused his discretion in giving an unduly lenient sentence to Turner,” Dauber said about the Ramirez case.

Dauber is spearheading a recall campaign, which is unlikely to be successful since Persky, who ran unopposed, recently won his seat.

Christy Sheats: Plot Twists in Story of Texas Mom Who Shot & Killed Daughters

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As police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting deaths of two young Katy, Texas women by their mother, it appears the family’s home life wasn’t as idyllic as it appeared to be from the outside.

42-year-old Christy Sheats gunned down her daughters, Madison, 17, and Taylor, 22, on Friday evening (Jun 24) in the midst of a family meeting, according to the New York Post. Madison died at the scene while Taylor succumbed to her injuries at a Houston hospital. Police shot and killed Sheats when she refused to drop her weapon. Sheats’ husband, Jason, 45, escaped unharmed.

By all accounts, Sheats appeared to be a doting mother. Catherine Knowles, a friend of Christy’s told Time, “This woman loved her children. That was her life purpose. That was her pride. That was her joy.”

In September, Sheats gave a loving shout out to her children on Facebook to commemorate Daughter’s Day. “Happy Daughter’s Day to my two amazing, sweet, kind, beautiful, intelligent girls. I love and treasure you both more than you could ever possibly know,” she wrote.

But things weren’t as picture perfect in the Sheats’ household as the matriarch may have led people to believe. Catilin Espinosa, a spokeswoman for the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s office told People that authorities had been called to the Sheats’ home “for previous altercations” involving Sheats’ “mental crisis.” Details have yet to emerge.

Police will likely be piecing together the events that led up to this horrific occurence, but here’s some additional news about the Sheats family and that fateful evening.

1Christy May Have Intended to Kill Her Entire Family

Reports are now circulating that Sheats’ husband, Jason, 45, (whose birthday was on Friday) was lucky to escape with his life. Sheats had turned the gun on her husband but ran out of bullets, according to Hollywood Life.

While Christy went back inside the house to reload, Jason ran to a neighbor’s house where he pleaded with them to call 911. When Christy emerged from the house, she shot her daughter Taylor twice more, once as police looked on.

2Marital Strife is a Possible Motive

While there seems to be little doubt that a family argument triggered the violent encounter, Christy and Jason Sheats’ trouble marriage could also have played a role. The couple had recently reconciled after a brief separation, but it appears they hadn’t resolved their issues.

A family friend, Madison Davey, told news station KTRK that she had spoken to Jason after the shooting and that he admitted to provoking his wife during the family squabble.

“He told Christy, ‘Just shoot yourself. Make it easy on all of us, just shoot yourself,” Davey said. “No, that’s not what this is about, this is about punishing you,” Christy allegedly stated.

3Taylor Sheats Was Days Away From Getting Married

Taylor was set to marry her boyfriend of four years, Juan Sebastian Lugo, on June 27 in an intimate ceremony, the Daily Mail reported.

Lugo’s sister Maria posted a tribute on her Facebook page following the shooting.

“Yall were part of our family, and that will never change. The greatest in laws anyone could have, and the sweetest, most wholesome and caring girls in my life.”

4Christy’s Own Father Almost Got Caught in the Crossfire

Law-enforcement sources told the New York Post that Christy Sheats was “hell bent on shooting her two daughters, and in the process, almost murdered her own father.” He apparently arrived after the shooting began and pulled his car into a neighbor’s house to avoid the chaos.

5The Murder Weapon Was Supposed to Be for Protection

The five-shot .38 Caliber gun Christy Sheats used to kill her daughters was passed down by her great-grandfather to “protect the family,” according to Davey.

Christy Sheats was vocal via social media about her pro-gun stance.

“It would be horribly tragic if my ability to protect myself or my family were to be taken away,” Sheats posted on Facebook in March of this year, “but that’s exactly what Democrats are determined to do by banning semi-automatic handguns.”

Ms. Tina Knowles Claps Back at Haters Accusing Her of Lying About Why Beyoncé Left the BET Awards Early

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I don’t know who tried to come for Ms. Tina, but you gonna learn today never to mess with Beyoncé’s mama.

After opening the BET Awards with a surprise performance of “Freedom” with Kendrick Lamar, Beyonce swiftly left the building and hopped on a plane to Europe. Tina Knowles-Lawson accepted two awards on her daughter’s behalf and explained Beyoncé had to leave to prepare for a concert in London.

However, die-hard fans already knew the European leg of “The Formation World Tour” kicked off on Tuesday (Jun 28) in Sunderland, England and not on Monday (Jun 27) in London as Tina had suggested. Some brave souls accused Tina of lying and took the innocent mistake as an opportunity to make jokes on social media.

Miss Tina done lied talking bout beyonce rushing to get to her UK show lol

— yall won. (@TeeJ_Mac) June 27, 2016

Us: Mama Tina, Beyoncé concert isn't until June 2-
Mama Tina: pic.twitter.com/lw7oxKQzIZ

— ?? (@matchtaylor) June 27, 2016

??? Mama Tina was actin like Beyonce's London concert was THAT night but somebody posted the concert sched. Def not the case. Lol #BETAwards

— T (@LoveLibra_T) June 27, 2016

ms. tina was like "i hope she make it" like beyonce's show isn't two days away #Beyonce #BETAwards

— Bryancé (@hawk_eyed) June 27, 2016

Tina wasn’t having it and gave the ultimate clapback via TWO lengthy Instagram posts.

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Hello guys first let me sayI just got a wind of the mess that has festered since last night ! The fact that I supposedly lied about my Daughters concert . First of all I did make a mistake on the city and the day . I asked why did she have to leave early and was told by a member of her staff that “she had to get back in time for her concert ” and that she actually should have been there 2 days before, as the tour has been down for a month I assumed the date was Monday and the city was London well it turned out to be in the Uk but wrong city and on Tuesday. I want to point out that there is a nine hour time difference and it is an eleven to 12 hour Flight that equates to 19 – 20 hrs to get there! I then want to ask what would be the point of lying to the public and knowing that anyone could see when the date was. Any one with good sence could see that ! I am hurt and disappointed because I know what kind of work, sacrifice , and personal Money it took for her to do this show and support the Bet Award show and to give her fans that did not get to attend the concert a piece of her show. (Even though it means she has one day to rehearse herself and dancers after being off for a month) That was really important to to her. Although everyone told her this is going to take a toll on your tour because you will only have one day to rehearse and you and the dancers will have been off for a month. You will be exhausted because you get to the states on Thursday rehearse for Bet fly to Mexico to be with your Sister for her Birthday on Friday get back to La on Sunday and start rehearsals at Bet At 7 am . (Who else would get three hours of sleep like that? ) Book a huge private plane to carry your dancers and creative staff and choreographers road Managers and pay for it out of your own pocket. Who does that? Please understand that I absolutely am not doing this for anyone but my self! I know I owe no explanation to anyone but I am tired of people writing my story. So I chose to tell my own! Thanks for listeningcontinued on next post

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This is exactly what I was talking about. We start lies and false rumors about our entertainers we celebrate when they stumble, we hope that they fall . We put them against each other when it’s room for them all! We talk negative about them and even their children which should be off limits. When they are gone we cry and say how much we loved them and cherish them we salute them in tributes. Well how about we do that when they are here? I am sorry this is soo long but I had to get it off my chest! You guys are soo sweet and understand please! I I know I owe no one an explanation this is for me not anyone else. I am tired of letting people tell my story ! As Micheal Jackson would say “with Love”. Wake up people. God Bless all of you

Honestly, Beyoncé didn’t have to show up live for the BET Awards. She very well could have performed via satellite or given footage from one her concerts like she has done in t Let’s just be grateful that Queen Bey decided to bless us with her presence and give us “one of the greatest BET Awards performances of all-time!” **Kanye voice**

We also can’t expect Tina to know her daughter’s schedule. Miss Tina has her own life and new husband. She doesn’t have time to follow Beyonce’s every move like some.

At the end of the day, I bet this will be the last time Twitter trolls dare try to come for Tina Knowles-Lawson.

Jill Scott Secretly Weds Mystery Man in Nashville

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Jill Scott is a happily married woman, everybody!

Who knew the neo-soul singer was even engaged? The surprise nuptials took place Saturday, June 25th in Nashville. However, news began to spread the day after when photos and video footage began to surface on social media.

Much is unknown about the groom, Mike Dobson. All we know is that he’s a native New Yorker and he certainly knows how to keep a secret. Apparently Scott and Dobson have been planning their special day for at least a year.

DJ Mars, Dobson’s close friend and the couple’s wedding DJ, was one of the first to reveal details about the ceremony. While posting videos and photos, he commented:

So my man called me a year ago and said,”Mars I need you to DJ my wedding…don’t get booked on June 25th 2016!” He came to my house and gave me the deposit early, but he didn’t say he was marrying Jill Scott!!!!! Damn homie!!!!!!!!!!

Scott looked gorgeous in a white lace gown, accessorized with a gold belt. Only close friends and relatives were invited and informed to wear all white. Photos and videos can be seen of the couple and Scott’s son enjoying the day.

Though the event was a surprise to us, Scott herself was also surprised when Big Daddy Kane showed up. The rapper gave an impromptu performance at the reception while Mars was playing “Smooth Operator.”

This will be Scott’s second marriage.

We wish the newlywed couple much love and happiness as they begin this wonderful new journey together.

Check out the pics/video footage from the surprise nuptials below.

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How Justin Timberlake Ended Up on the Wrong Side of Black Twitter During the BET Awards

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Out of all people, Justin Timberlake is the last person you would ever expect to be dragged on Twitter. But after Jesse Williams’ powerful speech at the BET Awards about race, social justice, and cultural appropriation got all of us ready to march with “power to the people” fists, even Timberlake wasn’t safe.

Of course it all started with a simple Tweet. As he showed respect to Williams, another user decided to call Timberlake out on appropriating R&B/soul/hip-hop music and style, and for that whole Janet Jackson thing.

@iJesseWilliams tho…#Inspired #BET2016

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 27, 2016

So does this mean you're going to stop appropriating our music and culture? And apologize to Janet too. #BETAwards https://t.co/0FwBOQR24D

— Ernest Owens (@MrErnestOwens) June 27, 2016

However, it was his “we’re all one” response to the comment that ultimately prompted the dragging and catapulted “Justin Timberlake” to being a trending topic, second to #BETAwards.

JT does know Jesse meant him about the stealing part….. pic.twitter.com/AXBJxTmR77

— Ann (@GirlWonder3) June 27, 2016

inspired to do what? Continue to emulate black culture through your music while ignoring issues affecting black people?

— Nice For What ?? (@chrystallll) June 27, 2016

Is this what Justin Timberlake was referencing when he said we are the same… pic.twitter.com/p9DMlNDllm

— Phoni Stark (@Steph_I_Will) June 27, 2016

"the more you realize we are the same" – Justin Timberlake.
So you get judged by the color of your skin too? pic.twitter.com/2YHwKbQFI0

— Dub (@DubOnDaBeatz) June 27, 2016

JT was just invited to the cookout 2 months ago what happened. pic.twitter.com/l1ZXzQlZvg

— ? (@WILLYNIILLY) June 27, 2016

@jtimberlake pic.twitter.com/gzcoGlyJ3y

— ? (@ceetron) June 27, 2016

There is no argument that Timberlake has been influenced by music and culture from black art. You can even label it appropriation. However, throughout his almost 20 years as a music staple, he has owned up to that fact by paying respect, homage, and acknowledging the black influence. Black Twitter even decided to “invite him to the cook-out,” meaning he has been embraced by the community.

The original user that criticized Timberlake’s praise of Williams’ speech was a little too quick to jump on Twitter and call someone out for cultural appropriation. There are far better options, like Justin Bieber, if you really wanted a “Justin.”

However, Timberlake messed up when he wrote “we are all the same.” Like most said, this well-intentioned statement negates Williams’ entire speech. He did not advocate erasing or ignoring blackness, but rather embracing and celebrating it. Timberlake only highlighted the fact that he has built a career off of appropriating black-inspired art, which fueled fueled more outrage.

I also have to take issue in the way media covered this story. Many of the headlines the day after the BET Awards chose to focus on Timberlake’s Twitter nightmare rather than Williams’ brilliant speech. The Grey’s Anatomy star spoke some of the most powerful, moving words we’ve heard from a young celebrity in recent times. Yet, “let’s forget about what that black boy said and focus on Justin Timberlake’s Twitter mentions” is what some media outlets resorted to because they simply couldn’t be bothered with the truth Williams spoke about the Black American experience and how American society treats people of color.

Timberlake, ultimately responded on Twitter and suggested he never should have responded to the negative tweet to begin with; a tip many celebrities should take while on Twitter.

I feel misunderstood. I responded to a specific tweet that wasn't meant to be a general response. I shouldn't have responded anyway…

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 27, 2016

I forget this forum sometimes… I was truly inspired by @iJesseWilliams speech because I really do feel that we are all one… A human race

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 27, 2016

I apologize to anyone that felt I was out of turn. I have nothing but LOVE FOR YOU AND ALL OF US.

–JT

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) June 27, 2016

While Timberlake took a slight misstep, he has consistently produced good music. Most fans will continue to be fans. Let’s just hope he realizes people will not be silent on cultural appropriation and even the “white boy at the cook-out” can get called out too.

The Hottest New Way to Communicate? Billboarding.

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Adam Roper

These days, it’s hard to keep up with all of the various ways to communicate with your friends, family, or even strangers. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, texting, Kik, Periscope, Snapchat, or any other number of things that I’m not aware of, there’s no shortage of ways to spread your message these days.

But what do you do when someone won’t answer your calls, return your texts, or blocks you on social media?

Well, one North Carolina man decided it was time to go old school. After an obviously devastating lover’s quarrel, a man from Charlotte reached out to his love in a way she couldn’t ignore: a big ass billboard.

Is it OK to get her attention like this?! pic.twitter.com/49iG82dYie

— The Ace & TJ Show (@TheAceTJShow) June 28, 2016

There are so many questions from this. What could Tim have possibly done to Tina and her family? Will Tina ever give Tim another chance? But most importantly, is plastering a love letter for all to see on a billboard really the best way to win back a partner?

There’s no way to know if we’ll ever find out how this story ends, but there’s one thing we can take away from it all. Ladies, if you don’t want your personal business looming large over your city, it’s best to return his call.

Pat Summitt Dies: 5 Quick Facts You Should Know About the Legendary Women’s Basketball Coach

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Adam Roper

This morning, the sports world — and the country at large –- was rocked with the news that legendary Lady Vols basketball coach Pat Summitt has passed away. Summitt, one of, if not the, greatest women’s basketball coach ever had battled Alzheimer’s since 2011 and finally succumbed Tuesday morning.

In honor of the late great, here are 5 things you may not know about Pat Summitt.

She was the winningest coach in NCAA basketball (male or female)

Over her 38 years as the head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers, Pat Summitt amassed a career record of 1,098 – 208. Those kind of numbers are unheard of and have earned her the title of most winningest coach in NCAA basketball history (both male and female). And her 8 NCAA titles are third most of all time.

She became head coach at 22

In 1974, at the young age of 22, Pat Summitt scored her first job — head coach of the Volunteers basketball team. It was a job that she would hold onto the rest of her life. And over the course of her career, she saw the women’s basketball scene change drastically.

When she first started, the NCAA didn’t even formally recognize women’s basketball, which means Summitt’s job was a labor of love. She even had to drive the team van herself early in her career. But flash-forward nearly four decades and the impact Summitt has had on the game is undeniable.

She’s won numerous awards

Over the course of her impressive career, Summitt managed to amass a number of awards and mingle with the highest caliber of celebrities. Some of these include the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2012 ESPN ESPY’s (presented by friend and fellow Volunteer Peyton Manning), the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama (the highest civilian honor a person can receive) and the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century award in 2000.

A more detailed list of her accomplishments can be found here.

Coach Pat Summitt is carried off the floor by her players after the USA won the Gold in Basketball against Korea on August 7, 1984 in Los Angeles.

She had a mind-blowingly great career

Being the winningest coach off all time in the NCAA is an impressive feat in its own right, but it isn’t the only highlight of her career. During her entire tenure as basketball coach, Summitt never had a losing season. In almost four decades, her team always had a winning record.

Her success wasn’t limited to the collegiate stage, however. Due to her great success in Tennessee, Summit was tapped to coach the women’s basketball team in the 1984 Olympic games where she led the US team to the gold medal.

More than a coach, Summitt was also a writer

Although she was best known for her leadership and success on the court, Summitt also co-authored three books in her life. Her first, Reach for the Summitt, was a biography and motivational book based off of her life. Raise the Roof chronicled the historic 1997-1998 Lady Vols’ undefeated season. And finally, Sum it Up, covered her life experiences, including being diagnosed and living with Alzheimer’s.

History will always remember the greatness that was Pat Summitt as a coach. Her legacy will live on in the record books long after she has gone. But the impact she has had on people in a personal manner is just as, if not more, important. Summitt was beloved by many and will be greatly missed.

Love & Hip Hop Atlanta Recap: Joseline Hernandez Proposes a Little Girl-on-Girl Action to Tommie

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Roger Ratchet

You know how the saying about keeping your friends close but your enemies even closer goes? Well, Joseline Hernandez appears to be taking that saying to heart as she gives Tommie Lee, Scrapp’s on-again, off-again girlfriend an indecent proposal.

At the end of episode 12, we find Joseline sitting alone with Tommie in the living room as the two have a little girl talk. You see, Tommie has something to get off of her chest to Joseline as she confesses to the Puerto Rican Princess that she used her husband, Stevie J, as a pawn to make Scrapp jealous once she found out he was creeping with Karlie Redd behind her back. If you’ll recall, Tommie tried putting the moves on Stevie in a bid to make Scrapp jealous.

Joseline is startled and offended by the news but she keeps her true feelings under wraps as she continues to play her cards.

“Did I just hear what this bitch told me she said? That she wants my man?” Joseline asked. “You better be glad I’m not flipping out on you. Cause you really gotta be a disrespectful ass fool to come at me, telling me, that you want my husband Stevie.”

That’s when Joseline flipped the situation to her advantage and decided to make Tommie into one of her bitches.

“I’m not upset at the fact that she’s a whore. If you wanna get pimped out, I’m gone make you work before I can fulfill your fantasy, boo boo!” Joseline said.

That’s when Joseline suggested that they forget about the “lame boys” and get a little “tongue action” going between the two of them. Tommie is down for the carpet munching session, but she makes it clear that Joseline is gonna have to lick her kutty kat back if she wants it to go down like that.

“I’ll think about it if your tongue is good enough,” Joseline said. Ok then. And with that, the two go off to Joseline’s room for their lady love session.

Mimi Confronts Stevie J Over His Fake Marriage to Joseline

At the close of the previous episode, Stevie J went on the radio and blabbed to the entire world that his marriage to Joseline Hernandez was in fact an imaginary one.

While this is a surprise to absolutely no one, as Stevie was confronted with this fact by several people on the show over the past two years, Mimi is incensed that Stevie never told her the truth.

This is a head-scratcher because why the hell does Mimi care if their marriage was real or fake? Mimi claims to be up in arms because she decided to extend the olive branch to Joseline in part because she thought Joseline was his wife, but regardless of whether they got married or not, Joseline was Stevie’s girlfriend for 5 years so she HAD to make room for her in her life regardless.

Of course the real reason that Mimi is REALLY incensed about the whole thing is that she’s absolutely still in love with Stevie J and she just can’t help but follow up on every little step he takes.

So Mimi packs Stevie’s stuff and threatens to kick him out as she confronts him about the situation. In a somewhat mature move, Stevie is relatively honest and confesses he probably should’ve told Mimi sooner, but he was trying to be loyal to Joseline by maintaining the front that she wanted.

While that mostly appeases Mimi, she still insists Stevie needs to get on with moving out of her house and off of her couch.

Tammy Rivera Boo Hoos Over Her Failed Marriage to Waka Flocka

Who would’ve thought that being married to a loud, ratchet, angry, aggressive and ghetto rapper named Waka Flocka would be so damn hard?

Tammy Rivera is absolutely heartbroken over the fact that her storybook marriage to Waka Flocka has turned into yet another bad urban romance novel. Waka, to the surprise of no one, has apparently not been a great husband to Tammy.

The specifics aren’t really laid out, but infidelity is discussed, though who Waka is cheating with isn’t. In fact, Waka’s entire POV is missing as the producers focus exclusively on Tammy’s hurt and anger about the situation. Which is odd, because Waka is in fact a castmember of LHHATL and should have been weighing with his side, in the same way that Scrappy did during his break-up with Erica Dixon.

The drama must’ve been TOO REAL for Waka though as he clearly opted out. Tammy, however, was happy to leverage her dissolving marriage as a plotline though and sat down with Bambi to air her feelings out about the situation.

Bambi had very little to offer in the way of real insight, but as a woman who dated a rapper who also strayed, she at least understood Tammy’s pain.

“He knows what he’s doing wrong,” Tammy said. “I know for a fact that he’s not faithful.”

All Bambi could offer was a head nod and suggest counseling. Ok, girl. Thank you for THAT invaluable piece of advice.

If Mona Scott-Young and her crew want us to boo hoo about a marriage falling apart, they’re gonna have to build up a marriage to MEAN something. Given the show’s track record, where people fake marriages (Joseline and Stevie) or people fake crises in their marriage for a storyline (Rasheeda and Kirk), the audience knows that the show doesn’t take marriage seriously so the whole saga lacks the emotional impact they seem to be going for.

In short, if you want us to care about marriage, y’all need to show some damn RESPEK to the institution of marriage in the first damn place.

Watch T.I. Curve a Fan Who Tries to Steal a Kiss From Him

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T.I. hit the ultimate curve on a fan who got way too close for comfort during an appearance he made over the weekend.

Tip was walking through a crowd of people when some random woman grabbed his face and tried to plant a wet one on him. The husband and father of six managed to pull himself out of the way just in time to miss the woman’s kiss, and the footage of his reaction is priceless.

T.I. later tweeted about the incident and made it clear that he wasn’t going for it.

“Maaaaan I dont know what da fuq made Shawty think she was just Gon get some Sugar!Not MY lips ma’am. Shiiii-iiiit!”

Maaaaan I dont know what da fuq made Shawty think she was just Gon get some Sugar!Not MY lips ma'am. Shiiii-iiiit!? pic.twitter.com/dugA9K4ZcJ

— T.I. (@Tip) June 26, 2016

If only Tiny had been there when this happened, now that would have been something to see!

Lil Wayne Allegedly Punched Club Bouncer at BET Awards Afterparty

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Lil Wayne is being investigated by the LAPD over an alleged assault that took place following the BET Awards on Sunday night.

According to TMZ, a bouncer is accusing Wayne of punching him in the face after he denied Wayne and several members of his entourage into a club, where the rapper was hosting an afterparty with 2 Chainz.

The bouncer was working the door Sunday night at Hyde nightclub on Sunset … where Wayne and 2 Chainz were hosting an after-party. Law enforcement sources tell us things got heated when several members of Weezy’s entourage got turned away at the door.

We’re told Wayne and the bouncer started arguing about who was getting in, and the bouncer says that’s when Wayne uncorked a punch to his face.

The Hyde staffer went to a hospital for treatment, and called police … who are investigating and want to talk to Wayne.

The injuries were minor. We’re told Wayne could be looking at a misdemeanor battery.

Wayne’s camp has responded to the bouncer’s claims and are denying he punched the guy, who they say mistakenly grabbed Wayne by the arm, but later apologized. The bouncer is also said to have worked in Wayne’s VIP section the whole night.

Earlier this month, Wayne made headlines after he was hospitalized for back-to-back seizures he had during a flight from Milwaukee to California.

Ray J’s Manager Wack 100 Has Harsh Words for Kanye Over “Famous” Music Video

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Due to his latest music video, Kanye has once again gotten on the bad side of a few celebrities. The creepy “Famous” video features him in bed naked with wife, Kim Kardashian, and several celeb look-a-likes, like Taylor Swift, Amber Rose, Donald Trump, and Ray J. However, Kanye’s biggest beef may not even be with one of the people featured in the video.

TMZ caught up with Ray J to get his thoughts on the controversy. Simply commenting “I ain’t talking about all that,” he clearly wanted to avoid the topic. But his manager, Wack 100, sure had plenty to say.

“If they didn’t show Ray J with his d**k in Kim Kardashian’s mouth, tell Kanye to go back and reshoot that s**t. He better watch his motherf***ing mouth,” he said.

Woah! Was that a threat? Should Kanye be scared? I know managers are supposed to protect their client’s image and brand, but this a little too much.

However, he does kind of have a point. Ray J essentially made Kim famous with their sex tape. So…

In any case, while trying to make another jab at Ray J, Kanye ended up messing with the wrong one. Wack 100 is not the one to play with either. He also manages The Game. In 2015, he knocked out rapper Stiches (one of Game’s rivals), in one punch. The altercation occurred outside a Miami nightclub and both were arrested.

Kanye better be careful or he might be next. And we all know Kanye is not really about that life.

Homeless Prom Queen Graduates High School in 2 Years, Receives Full-Ride College Scholarship

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Go ahead and get your tissues ready; this young lady’s story is sure to your eyes a little watery.

16-year-old Destyni Tyree maintained a 4.0 GPA, graduated high school in just two years, and has been awarded a full-ride scholarship to college, all while being homeless.

“Accomplished. That’s how I feel right now,” she told ABC News.

And this is exactly how the Washington D.C. teen should feel, as the past few years have not been easy for Tyree and her family. After her mom lost her job and couldn’t afford the increasing Washington D.C. rent and cost of living, the family of three was forced to live with approximately 243 other families in one of the largest homeless shelters in the area: D.C. General.

The troubled upbringing affected Tyree’s performance in school. She was involved in fights, had issues with teachers and peers, and struggled academically. She was taken out of several schools until attending Roosevelt S.T.A.Y. High School, an alternative program.

Tyree was suddenly motivated and encouraged to excel. She took a heavy course load of classes, even on Saturdays, and worked 25 hours a week at an ice cream parlor.

She flourished socially as well. She started the school’s cheerleading squad, organized a field trip to a museum, helped students and teachers whenever possible, and helped create the senior prom, at which she was crowned prom queen.

“I just time managed. I just wake up and do what I gotta do,” she said. “Quite frankly, I’m just ready to go and live life. I know there’s a better life out there for me.”

Helping her family, specifically her little sister, was one of the main motivating factors in succeeding in school looking toward higher education.

Are you crying yet? Tyree is a shinning bright star for the future generation. She has overcome many challenges that many of us couldn’t even imagine. Great things are in her future and it gives me much pleasure to share inspiring stories like hers.

Tyree will attend Potomac State College of West Virginia University in the fall.

Jesse Williams Speaks Some Truth While Accepting Humanitarian Award at 2016 BET Awards

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https://twitter.com/Ecalevol/status/747254377405100032

JESSE WILLIAMS FOR PRESIDENT!!!

No, seriously. Is it too late for Jesse Williams to run for president? Many were ready to cast a vote for the actor after his impassioned speech at the BET Awards.

Williams received the Humanitarian Award for his commitment to fighting for civil rights and social justice for the African-American community. He did not take honor lightly and took the opportunity to speak some truth to the live audience and the millions of people watching.

????? The ULTIMATE #mondaymotivation @iJesseWilliams ????? https://t.co/0UZLr626HD

— Kyra’s Shea Medleys (@KyraSheaMedleys) June 27, 2016

Almost poetically, The Grey’s Anatomy star addressed police brutality, institutional racism, white privilege, and racial inequity. He spoke the names of those that have died at the hands of police officers like Tamir Rice, Sandra Bland, and Eric Garner. He championed the unsung heroes fighting social injustice daily, the young people mobilizing for a change, and black women.

Basically, he was preaching to the people. Social media immediately reacted as he walked off the stage with his fist in the air.

Us during @iJesseWilliams speech #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/n4QRvPdUfi

— jasmine. (@juicyJAYCouture) June 27, 2016

Jesse Williams is like who has time to think about how handsome I am, when Black lives still don't matter. He's not playing with y'all

— Zalika U. Ibaorimi (The Africana WomaNINJA) (@ZalUIbaorimi) June 27, 2016

JESSE WILLIAMS READ RACIST WHITE PEOPLE AND READ THE BET AUDIENCE TOO! #BETAWARDS pic.twitter.com/aya0wSHwnZ

— Kevin Simmons (@TheSkorpion) June 27, 2016

https://twitter.com/angelAmyV/status/747256014710374400

Jesse Williams got me like #BETAwards pic.twitter.com/OIlGcLtXhD

— ? (@Carolineedevine) June 27, 2016

Me sitting here tryna figure out why Jesse Williams didn't run for president this year pic.twitter.com/bXEkVUIWzA

— Cereal Killer (@KillaKam1947) June 27, 2016

JESSE WILLIAMS FOR PRESIDENT!!! #BETAwards

— Gossip On This (@GossipOnThis) June 27, 2016

Every single black person in America right now after Jesse Williams' #BETAwards speech: pic.twitter.com/Gw4Qvz7zhd

— Gossip On This (@GossipOnThis) June 27, 2016

If anyone didn’t know who Williams was or why he was deserving of such an honor, they definitely do now. As Debra Lee (BET President and CEO) stated, he is the “essence of a modern civil rights legend in the making.”

Williams has dedicated spent most of his adulthood advocating race equality. He majored in African American studies and taught African American studies in low-income Philadelphia public schools for six years. He continued his activism after becoming a public figure.

It’s hard not to have been moved by Williams’ power speech. Even though he probably would be a better option the two candidates actually running for president, it’s unlikely the actor will seek elected office any time soon. (For one, he has a year left until he meets the age requirement.) However, his ability to inspire and be “woke,” as the kids say, is one thing we can be sure to count on.

Fabolous Clearly Wasn’t Here for Desiigner’s BET Awards Performance, But Twitter Sure Was

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