New York Jets Fine Bart Scott $10K For Flipping Off Photographer
New York Jets linebacker Bart Scott was fined $10,000 by the team for flipping off a news photographer Monday in the locker room, the team announced Thursday. “Bart’s actions were inappropriate and unacceptable,” the Jets said in a statement. On Tuesday, coach Rex Ryan indicated that Scott would be disciplined, saying “we’ll address it” and “that’s [...]
Darth Vader Tasered By State Trooper
A Florida Highway Patrol trooper was attacked in Orlando early Thursday by a man wearing a Darth Vader mask, authorities said. Michael Cole, 28, of Orlando, was arrested on felony charges of resisting arrest and battery on an officer. According to the FHP, a construction worker informed the trooper around 2:45 a.m. of an [...]
Young Teens Starring In Controversial New Film; Anti-violence Advocates Threaten Boycott
The streets of Harlem are being run by baby-faced gun-toting kids who aren’t afraid to pull the trigger and leave a b****y trail of bodies in a new independent film that’s quickly making the rounds uptown. There’s wild shoot outs, drugs and s*x in “Toddlers” – shot in Harlem using neighborhood kids as [...]
Spinderella Calls Out Lil Wayne, Alicia Keys and Kanye West and Celebs: You’re Not Real DJs
Black Like Moi reports: Legendary DJ Spinderella from Salt-N-Pepa has a problem with rappers, singers and producers pretending to do her job, and she flew to the Twittersphere to tell the world about it. Some celebs such as Alicia Keys (DJ AK-47), Lil Wayne, and Kanye West (DJ Yeezy World Peace), have all [...]
George Clooney and ‘The Help’ Actress Viola Davis Cover Entertainment Weekly
Black Like Moi reports: The Help has garnered both high praise and intense criticism, and the debates surrounding it’s depiction of African-American women during the time of Jim and Jane Crow continue to rage. Now, during the most successful period of her career,the film’s lead actress, Viola Davis, poised to sweep Best Actress [...]
Really Rick? Santorum Says He Said ‘Blah’ People, Not ‘Black’ People
Black Like Moi reports: Stop the presses! Rick Santorum doesn’t have a problem with black people! He just thinks we’re stupid. In an interview with FOX News franchise player, Bill O’Reilly, the GOP presidential candidate contends that he didn’t say “black” people when discussing entitlement [...]
Dr. Boyce: 5 Reasons Melissa Harris-Perry Is Perfect for MSNBC
by Dr. Boyce Watkins, Your Black World. Today it was announced that Tulane University Professor Melissa Harris-Perry is going to have a new show on MSNBC. Melissa is far sharper and more polished than I could ever be, so I knew it was only a matter of time before the network moved her [...]
Little Girl Dies After On School Playground After Eating Peanuts
An elementary school is being investigated by police after a seven-year-old pupil died from an allergic reaction to peanuts. Ammaria Johnson, a first grade student at Hopkins Elementary School in Chesterfield County, Virginia, died after suffering the reaction on the first day back after the Christmas holidays. She complained about shortness of breath [...]
Intruder Uppercuts His Way Into Mike Tyson Hotel Room
A tip-toeing intruder has been dubbed the world’s bravest (or most stupid) burglar – after he broke into Mike Tyson’s hotel room as the ex-boxer was sleeping. The raider fled the suite at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas after Iron Mike, infamous for biting off an opponent’s ear in a bout, woke to [...]
Pittsburgh Steeler Antonio Brown ACCUSED By Baby Mama Of Holding 4-Year-Old Son HOSTAGE!
More baby mama drama! “The baby mama of Pittsburgh Steeler Antonio Brown has filed court docs claiming the baller took their son without permission and now he wont give him back to her!According to Shameika Brailsford, NFLer Antonio Brown ran off with their four-year-old son Antonio Jr. months ago and wont even let [...]
Beyonce’s Father, Mathew Knowles, Set To Resume College Course
In the midst of fictitious Beyonce baby watch rumors comes news that the singer’s father and record executive Mathew Knowles is set to resume his signature, The Recording Industry, course during this year’s Spring semester at Texas Southern University’s School of Communication. Beginning January 23 Knowles will meet with students weekly as he [...]
UPDATE: Stacey Nicole English Still Missing — Last Seen By Visiting Male Friend
Black Like Moi reports: Black Like Moi reported on the disappearance of Atlanta resident, Stacey Nicole English, and since then new developments have kicked the search into overdrive. David Lohr, reporter at Huffington Post contacted the Atlanta Police Department to get more details on Stacey’s disappearance. Read the details below: “She spent Christmas in Atlanta,” [...]
Jada Pinkett Smith Supposedly Hires Celebrity Divorce Attorney
Despite denying divorce rumors back in August, it appears that Will and Jada Pinkett Smith may be finally going their separate ways — at least according to In Touch Weekly. The magazine is reporting that Jada Smith recently met with celebrity divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has represented the likes of Britney Spears, [...]
Rev Run Daughters Wanted By Uncle Sam For Half A Mil In Unpaid Taxes
Black Like Moi reports: Rev. Run of Run-DMC, Twitter/Rev. Run Wisdom and celebrity wedding officiant fame, might need to throw up a prayer for his two daughters, Vanessa Simmons and Angela Simmons — because when Uncle Sam is after you, a divine intervention might just be in order. The IRS and state of California claim [...]
Good Samaritan? Two Teens Busted In Prostitution Sting After Concerned Client Reports Them
Black Like Moi reports: We’ve all heard of the hooker with a heart of gold, but what about the john? Two prostitutes-in-training were busted on the outskirts of Chicago after a potential client concerned that they might be underage called the police. He saw the girls’ listed on Backpage.com, a classified style website, and was [...]