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Shaq To Cover Funeral Expenses For Late 12-Year-Old Jada West
Former NBA star Shaq, real name Shaquille O’Neal, has pledged to cover funeral expenses for 12-year-old Jayda West, whose death has shaken communities west of Atlanta. O’Neal announced Tuesday that he would pay for the final arrangements after learning about West’s case through media coverage. The gesture came days after the girl died following a confrontation near a school bus stop in Georgia. “This story touched my heart the moment I saw it in the media,” O’Neal said. “As a father, my heart
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Barack Obama Links Up With Anthony Edwards On The Court at All-Star Weekend
Former President Barack Obama proved he’s still got game after linking up with NBA star Anthony Edwards for a memorable moment on the court during All-Star Weekend. In a clip that’s quickly making rounds online, Obama and the Minnesota Timberwolves guard shared a lighthearted but competitive exchange while shooting around. Known for his love of basketball, Obama looked comfortable as ever on the court, while Edwards brought his signature energy—and a little bit of trash talk—to the matchup. Pr
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Kiki Shepard ‘Showtime At The Apollo’ Host Passes At The Age Of 74
Kiki Shepard, actor and longtime host of Showtime at the Apollo, has died at age 74. According to her rep, Shepard (born Chiquita Renee Shepard) passed away on Monday (March 16) after reportedly suffering a massive heart attack, per an exclusive TMZ report. Shepard was best known as the co-host of the syndicated variety show Showtime at the Apollo between 1987 to 2002, sharing the stage with Steve Harvey for seven years and helping to introduce aspiring performers at the Harlem theatre. In re
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Teyana Taylor Reacts To The Academy’s Apology For Security Scuffle At the Oscars
Teyana Taylor appears to be moving past her altercation with security staff at this year’s Academy Awards. The multi-hypenate spoke with TMZ later that night, noting that while she was upset in the moment, the situation was “all good.” Recently, the Academy issued a public apology to Taylor over the incident. A portion of the apology was shared in a post by Variety via X on Monday (Mar.16). A few hours later, Taylor reshared the post, writing, “Thank you to @TheAcademy, I really appreciate your
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