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Celeb Style: Latto’s Crocodile Gladiator Carrie Sandals Go Viral

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Celeb Style: Latto’s Crocodile Gladiator Carrie Sandals Go Viral
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Rapper Latto sat courtside at the Atlanta Hawks vs. Golden State Warriors game at State Farm Arena on Saturday, March 21. It was her first public sighting since she unveiled her baby bump in the cover art for her upcoming album, BIG MAMA.

She looked fancy in a cropped brown leather jacket, a white top, and distressed jeans. She accessorized with oversized shades and brown crocodile Carrie high-heeled gladiator sandals.

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According to WWD, the sandals appear to be from Vivienne Westwood’s spring 2014 collection.

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“Westwood’s Carrie style came in a glossy reddish-brown animal embossing with a thick platform sole, a high slim heel and a square open toe. Narrow straps crossed the toes and upper foot, then continued into a ladder of buckled bands that wrapped the ankle and climbed over the bunched hem of her jeans. The hardware stayed visible from nearly every angle: small square buckles, rounded metal loops and a darker brown welt that gave the shoe more weight than a standard barely-there sandal.” Source

Latto and married rapper 21 Savage are expecting their first child together. He already has 3 or 4 kids in the wild.

Latto and 21 Savage went Instagram official in September 2025 – two years after his long-suffering wife filed for divorce.

That same month, Latto joked that she and 21 Savage were man and wife. The “Brokey” rapper told TMZ she was on her way “to go have this dinner with my husband” in New York City.

21 has at least one child with his estranged wife, Keyanna Joseph. She filed for divorce in 2023. But she appears to be OK with her husband impregnanting Latto.

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Keyanna “liked” Latto’s pregnancy post on Instagram. Now 21’s fans believe she is fine with Latto’s pregnancy.

21 Savage was born Shéyaa Bin Abraham-Joseph in London, England. He moved to America with a temporary visa. The visa expired and he didn’t go back to London to get his affairs in order.

21 Savage was arrested in 2019 by immigration officers and detained in jail while awaiting a deportation hearing.

He was eventually released from jail after Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson wrote a letter to the immigration judge on his behalf.

Bill Cosby Loses Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay Woman $60 Million

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Bill Cosby Loses Lawsuit, Ordered to Pay Woman $60 Million
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A California jury found Bill Cosby guilty of sexually abusing Donna Motsinger after inviting her to attend one of his comedy shows in 1972.

Mostsinger is a former waitress at a Sausalito restaurant. She accused Cosby of raping her after giving her wine and a pill that caused her to lose consciousness.

The jury awarded Motsinger $59.25 million in damages. An expert witness called to the stand before the jury’s final decision estimated that Cosby was worth about $128 million.

The jury first awarded Motsinger $19.25 million in compensation for her pain and suffering. Then the jury awarded an additional $40 million in punitive damages.

“This verdict is not just about me – it’s about finally being heard and holding Mr. Cosby accountable,” Motsinger said on Monday after the jury’s award was announced. “I have carried the weight of what happened to me for more than 50 years. It never goes away. Today, a jury saw the truth and held him accountable. That means everything. I hope this gives strength to other survivors who are still waiting for their moment to be heard.”

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Cosby will appeal the jury’s decision, which could take years before the victim sees any money.

Motsinger first filed her civil lawsuit against Cosby in Los Angeles Superior Court in September 2023.

Cosby didn’t testify on his own behalf during the 2-week trial.

“I was obviously disappointed in the decision, but we believe we have a strong appeal and we’ll pursue that,” his lawyer Jennifer Bonjean said after the jury’s decision was announced on Monday.

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Cosby is reportedly broke and deep in debt to creditors, including victims who won previous lawsuits against him.

Cosby’s wife, Camille (pictured), laughed off divorce rumors in 2021. She was spotted without her wedding ring after Cosby was released from prison on June 30, 2021.

“It’s hilarious because Mr. & Mrs. Cosby have been happily married for 57 years and counting,” Andrew Wyatt told Radar Online that same year.

“They have not worn wedding rings in almost 30 years,” Wyatt said, before adding that “vultures” are praying for the Cosbys’ downfall.

Delta Airlines Cancels Perks for Congress Until TSA is Funded

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Delta Airlines Cancels Perks for Congress Until TSA is Funded
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Delta Airlines, based in Atlanta, has canceled perks for members of Congress until they vote to approve the SAVE America Act which includes funding for TSA.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act requires documented proof of American citizenship to be eligible to vote in elections.

However, Democrats in Congress pushed back on the proposed bill, saying it would impact Black people who don’t have IDs or can’t operate a computer.

Atlanta’s Delta Airlines is fed up with the lack of Congressional action. Delta announced this week that it is suspending its stand-alone service for members of Congress until the TSA is fully funded.

“Due to the impact on resources from the longstanding government shutdown, Delta will temporarily suspend specialty services to members of Congress flying Delta,” the statement read. “Next to safety, Delta’s No. 1 priority is taking care of our people and customers, which has become increasingly difficult in the current environment.”

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Travelers at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson faced long lines of up to 4 hours at TSA security checkpoints. Many travelers reported missing their flights due to the massive lines.

TSA agents haven’t been paid in weeks due to the ongoing partial government shutdown.

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On Monday, Trump deployed ICE officers to assist TSA agents at the nation’s airports.

By Monday afternoon, the lines were significantly shorter and CNN reported wait times of under 40 minutes at Hartsfield-Jackson in Atlanta.

Congress members, who refuse to fully fund the TSA don’t have to wait in long lines. They have the option of bypassing long lines to board their flights.

But a bill from Texas Sen. John Cornyn that passed the Senate last week would stop Congress members from bypassing TSA lines.

“As many Americans probably don’t know, but most of us in Washington do know, airports around the country allow members of Congress to bypass the usual TSA security screening process at airports nationwide,” Cornyn said on the floor of the U.S. Senate. “In other words, they get to skip the line.”

Cornyn said his bill puts an end to that perk for Congress members. He said the loophole may be responsible for the lack of urgency among Congress members to get the bill passed.

Nia Long Files Restraining Order Against Stalker

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Nia Long Files Restraining Order Against Stalker
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Nia Long is seeking a restraining order against a woman who showed up at her Los Angeles home uninvited.

The “Boyz n the Hood” actress says the woman, Carrie McDonald, believes they are in a romantic relationship.

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In her restraining order, obtained by TMZ, Nia claims McDonald “is a stalker” and she doesn’t know the woman who has been harassing her for over 2 years.

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Nia accused McDonald of sending her unwanted flowers, gifts, cards, and even showing up at her home on two occasions.

On Saturday, March 21, McDonald arrived at Nia’s home and rang her doorbell. The police were called and McDonald was arrested without resistance.

McDonald also showed up at Nia’s home in the middle of the night in 2024, demanding Nia open the door.

Police were called then also, and officers gave McDonald a “strong warning” that she would be arrested if she showed up again.

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Nia asked for court-ordered protection for herself, her 2 sons and her mother. But a judge denied the restraining order pending a hearing in April.

Nia, 55, plays Michael Jackson’s mother, Katherine Jackson, in the upcoming biopic, Michael.

What is erotomania?

Erotomania is listed in the diagnostic manual DSM-5 as a delusional disorder.

Erotomania is a mental disorder characterized by delusions that another person, usually someone famous, is secretly in love with them, despite never meeting in real life.

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The individual believes the celebrity communicates secretly with her through the television, movies, or in print media.

Erotomania usually begins suddenly and lingers for years. It can sometimes turn violent, such as when a deranged fan shot up singer Rihanna’s Beverly Glen mansion recently.

The disorder occurs more often in female patients, and is a symptom of other mental disorders such as bipolar disorder or schizophrenia.

Symptoms may be caused by alcoholism or drug use. Erotomania may run in families with a genetic history of psychiatric disorders, dementia, depression, delusions, etc.

Shorter lines at Atlanta airport after ICE agents deployed

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Shorter lines at Atlanta airport after ICE agents deployed
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The long lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport are getting shorter hours after ICE agents arrived on Monday morning.

According to CNN’s Ryan Young, the average wait time to get through the TSA security checkpoint is “under 40 minutes” on Monday afternoon.

The previous average wait time was 3-4 hours to get through the TSA checkpoint at Atlanta Airport.

Some travelers report wait times of 5 minutes to 2 hours at other airports after ICE arrived on the job on Monday.

TSA agents who haven’t received a paycheck in weeks called out sick, causing chaos and massive lines at airports around the nation.

ICE officers showed up at Atlanta Airport on Monday morning and went directly to TSA checkpoints.

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TSA agents haven’t been paid due to the partial government shutdown. A TSA union leader said workers are facing “eviction notices” and “empty refrigerators”.

President Trump said there will be no deal to end the government shutdown until Democrats join Republicans to approve the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act.

The SAVE America Act requires voters to provide proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register to vote.

But Democrats say the SAVE America Act would make it difficult for Black people to vote because we can’t get IDs or we don’t know how to operate a computer, etc.

Health inspectors cited Tina Knowles for improperly storing raw seafood

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Health inspectors cited Tina Knowles for improperly storing raw seafood
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Health inspectors who shut down Tina Knowles’ gumbo stand found multiple violations after a woman contracted food poisoning caused by C. difficile baterium.

Health officials shut down Mama Tina’s Gumbo stand at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo on Monday, March 16.

Health inspectors responded to the site after multiple complaints of food poisoning. Knowles was allowed to reopen her gumbo stand on Tuesday, March 17.

One woman complained that she contracted C. difficile, a potentially deadly bacterial infection that causes colitis, a severe inflammation of the colon (large intestine).

In her complaint, filed March 16, a woman said she ate gumbo and later developed symptoms including vomiting, chills, nausea and fever. She also reported “throwing up blood,” according to the complaint obtained by KPRC2.

Health officials inspected Mama Tina’s Gumbo stand and found “thawing seafood” stored improperly.

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Inspectors were told the gumbo had been prepared at an off-site location where it was placed into non-food grade orange buckets and taken to a freezer at an unlicensed location, KPRC2 reported. The frozen gumbo was transported to a refrigerated trailer at the rodeo where it was thawed before being served.

Mama Tina’s gumbo stand didn’t have any temperature logs showing the temperature or storage time of the seafood on site.

The health inspector “observed bags of frozen shrimp and crab with a label that stated ‘keep frozen.'”

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All of the improperly stored food was discarded on the site, the health inspector said in a report.

The health violations included:

  • Food source used after the first day of the rodeo was not listed on the approved permit application
  • No documentation showing proper cooling temperatures and times for foods
  • No date marking for food prepared more than 24 hours prior
  • Frozen food not kept frozen

    • Health inspectors educated Knowles and her workers on corrective action, including rapid cooling methods, date marking instructions, and proper thawing methods.

    Inspectors returned on Tuesday, March 17, to perform a pre-opening inspection.

    Mama Tina’s Gumbo stand had a freezer trailer and all food stored inside was frozen solid, according to health department records.

    Knowles also prepared the gumbo on-site daily in the morning before serving.

    The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo ended on Sunday, March 22.

    GoFundMe launched for woman, 20, who drove Tesla into crowd

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    GoFundMe launched for woman, 20, who drove Tesla into crowd
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    A Kentucky woman is in jail without bond after she drove her Tesla into a crowd of pedestrians outside a bar near Short and Mill Streets in Lexington just before 2:15 a.m. on Sunday, March 22.

    Kaydence Carpenter, from Frankfort, faces 4 felony charges. Shocking cell phone video shows a crowd surrounding a black Model 3 Tesla. Several guys kicked the Tesla and a woman hopped on the hood of the car before sliding off.

    As more people surrounded her car, Carpenter, 20, revved the electric motor and drove forward several times before stopping. Then she pressed the accelerator and drove over a curb, striking four pedestrians before driving the wrong way on Short Street.

    Four people were treated at a local hospital for possibly life-threatening injuries. Police caught up with Carpenter and took her into custody without resistance.

    Carpenter is seen smiling in her booking mugshot. She faces 4 counts of second-degree assault, DUI, wanton endangerment, and reckless driving.

    The bar that sold her alcohol was cited for allowing a person under the age of 21 on the premises where alcohol is sold.

    A friend launched a GoFundMe to help Carpenter raise money for her legal defense.

    Johnny Danes said Carpenter “found herself in a terrifying situation when a crowd surrounded her car.”

    “I am not here to excuse every decision made that night, but I’m here to ensure that she has a fair chance at justice and proper legal representation in today’s political climate,” he wrote.

    Danes added that Carpenter “is a beautiful young woman whose entire bright future could be dimmed by a situation not even created by her, but one she was thrown into.”

    He said all funds will go “toward legal fees and helping out those who care for Kaydence to ensure Kaydence receives a fair defense.”

    Nicki Minaj Banned from Attending 2026 Met Gala

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    Nicki Minaj Banned from Attending 2026 Met Gala
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    Insiders say Nicki Minaj has been banned from attending this year’s Met Gala in New York City. The Met Gala on May 4 will be co-chaired by Beyoncé and Venus Williams alongside Nicole Kidman and former Vogue editor Anna Wintour.

    According to Naughty But Nice‘s Rob Shuter, Nicki isn’t invited to the biggest fashion event of the year due to her appearances with President Trump and Erika Kirk.

    Nicki attended last year’s Met Gala and the one before that. But her name is not on this year’s list.

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    “Nicki’s invitations didn’t just slow down — they vanished,” an industry insider told Naughty But Nice.

    “Hollywood stopped returning her calls. This isn’t subtle anymore. She’s been shut out.”

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    The insider said celebrities have distanced themselves from the Pink Barbie rapper.

    “There’s an invisible wall around her now, and no one wants to be seen opening the gate.”

    But one celebrity who still takes Nicki’s calls is YouTube vlogger Tasha K.

    Tasha recently announced Nicki donated $3,000 to help pay her debt to rapper Cardi B.
     
    READ ALSO: Cardi B and Tasha K reach $1.2 million settlement agreement
     
    “Shoutout to the queen, Nicki Minaj, for giving me a generous donation on TikTok,” Tasha said in a livestream. “Thank you so much, queen. She popped into my TikTok live, throwing money, just throwing money like I’m a stripper or something.”

    Tasha K launched a GoFundMe asking for $3.5 million. She agreed to pay Cardi $1.2 million over 5 years to settle the lawsuit.

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    In a statement on GoFundMe Tasha K wrote: “For years many of you have asked me to start a fundraiser to help me pay off the judgment against me. I always refused because I believed it was my responsibility to handle it on my own. But after many conversations with you all, I’m finally listening.”

    “I am currently making my court-ordered payments of $20,000 per month from my own income, and I will continue to make those payments regardless of what is raised here from my own income. Meaning I will personally contribute my own funds to pay this down faster. Every dollar raised through this GoFundMe will go strictly toward reducing the judgment balance.”

    She continued: “I don’t have $3.5 million sitting in cash, but with the help of my community we can accelerate paying this off so I can finally move forward and focus on creating, reporting, and entertaining without constant interruption.”

    Tasha K has raised nearly $12,500 in donations on GoFundMe alone.

    Trump Deploys ICE to Control Lines at Nation’s Airports

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    Last week, President Trump threatened to shut down the nation’s airports when many TSA agents called out sick.

    Over the weekend, Trump announced he is deploying ICE agents to control long lines at airports around the country.

    Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens confirmed ICE agents have been deployed to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport to assist TSA agents.

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    “According to federal officials, these personnel will be assigned to support operational needs directed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), including line management and crowd control within the domestic terminals,” Dickens, a Democrat, said. “Federal officials have indicated that this deployment is not intended to conduct immigration enforcement activities.”

    ICE agents are not trained to inspect carry-on bags for weapons or incendiary devices/liquids. They can only direct traffic and maintain the peace.

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    Mayor Dickens added that there have been no requests for assistance from the Atlanta Police Department.

    Dickens promised the city remains committed to keeping travelers safe and informed.

    “Our administration remains hopeful the federal government can soon find a way to fully fund TSA and pay their employees to resume standard operations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport — and all airports we connect to,” Dickens said.

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    TSA agents haven’t been paid in weeks due to the partial government shutdown. A TSA union leader said workers are facing “eviction notices” and “empty refrigerators”.

    “The officers are p—ed off. They want this to end,” union leader Aaron Barker said during a press conference on Monday. “They’re ready to get back to some normalcy or some consistency within their lives.”

    He blamed Democrats for three-hour lines at airports, PEOPLE reported.

    President Trump also blamed Democrats for the chaos.

    In a post on his Truth Social app, Trump wrote:

    “The Democrat’s purposeful DHS SHUTDOWN is causing chaos at the airports. These Lunatics are being totally unreasonable in their Radical Left asks. They are FULLY TO BLAME, and must pay a big price, for the good of our Country, in the Midterm Elections. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”

    But critics say government shutdowns are a risk federal workers take when they accept their jobs. Critics argue that federal workers get better health insurance at cheaper rates than most working Americans. Federal workers should have money saved for situations like this.

    This ad for a real fast food restaurant is not AI

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    This ad for a real fast food restaurant is not AI
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    A menu item at a fast food restaurant in Argentina is going viral. Big Ni**a burgers” features all-beef patties, bacon, cheddar cheese and special sauce on a blackened sesame seed bun.

    People are traveling from all over the world to Argentina to taste the Big Ni**a burgers.

    One man wrote on Instagram, “I went all the way to Argentina, outside of Buenos Aires to try a big ni**a burger and it was worth it!! [fire emoji] super fire burgers and some of the best ppl i met in Argentina.”

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    A follower wrote: “This video singlehandedly ended racism.”

    Another person wrote: “How do I order one without getting my ass beat?”

    In the 1970s, rappers were criticized for their liberal use of the n-word in their lyrics. Record label execs encouraged the use of the n-word. It was music to their ears.

    As the public backlash grew, rappers denied using the n-word in their lyrics. They claimed they used “ni**a” which is not a racial slur.

    A Manosphere board member disagreed.

    “That ‘we took it back and made it our own’ is so ignorant whoever came up with it should be shot in the face… Black folks are so damaged mentally that they use this word, think they’re clever for ‘taking it back’ and then try to fight anyone who uses it or tries to stop them from using it.”

    Another person wrote:

    “Such a VILE word… The day we stop using the word as a term of ‘endearment’ openly and start stompin folks out for using the word to play in our faces, the day nonsense like this will stop.”

    A third person commented that the n-word has come full circle. “Ni**a” is now a racial slur.

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