‘B.A.P.S.’ star Natalie Desselle Reid dies at 53
LOS ANGELES – Natalie Desselle Reid, who starred alongside Halle Berry in the 1997 film “B.A.P.S.” and on the sitcom “Eve,” has died. Reid’s death on Monday was confirmed by Je’Caryous Johnson, the CEO of Je’Caryous Entertainment, which was planning a stage adaption of “B.A.P.S.” A rep for the actor's family said she died after a battle with colon cancer. In the film “B.A.P.S,” Reid and Berry played the roles of two waitresses at a Georgia food diner who decide to fly to Los Angeles for a music video audition. The tandem ended up living a luxury lifestyle as “Black American Princesses” while caring for an elderly Beverly Hills millionaire. Johnson said Reid was looking forward to bringing her role as Mickey in the film back to life.
Oakland County judge awards $500k to celebrity in international revenge porn extortion case
PONTIAC, Mich. – An Oakland County judge awarded a $500,000 judgement Wednesday against a Dearborn woman who was sued for allegedly engaging in an international revenge pornography-related extortion scheme against a celebrity. The celebrity was not named due to privacy reasons. The law office said the celebrity is a singer had pornographic videos and photos sent to Saba without his knowledge or consent. Saba reportedly published a video on social media and stated she intended to publish the entire video online. The plaintiff alleged that Saba’s phone number was used to communicate an extortionist threat to the celebrity, who said he ended up wiring nearly $20,000 and Saba still threatened to publish the video.
The woman creating these famous fashions is giving back to her hometown Detroit
Detroits fashion scene cant be overlooked! Host Tati Amare talked with Tracy Reese, a native Detroiter and international fashion designer, about her story and how she plans to give back to the city. Former First Lady Michelle Obama wore Tracy Reese clothing which turned the worlds eyes on her designs. Tracy explained how she felt like it was an honor to not only dress Mrs.Obama but to be in her presence and good works. Watch the video to learn more about how Tracy is helping other designers in the D.
‘Mighty Ducks’ actor Shaun Weiss accused of breaking into man’s garage while high on meth
Shaun Weiss played Greg Goldberg in the Disney comedy franchise about a hockey team. A homeowner called police Sunday morning to report an unknown person in his garage, according to a statement from the Marysville Police Department. Officers arrived to find Weiss allegedly had shattered a car window and was sitting in the vehicle, the statement said. Weiss, 41, was still in custody with bail set at $25,000 after being reduced from $52,500, according to inmate records. Weiss was arrested in August 2018 for public intoxication and released without charges, according to the Oroville Public Safety Department's Facebook page.
24 powerful photos by which to remember Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant reacts in the third quarter against the Utah Jazz at a game held April 13, 2016, in Los Angeles. Kobe Bryant warms up with daughter Gianna Bryant during the NBA All-Star Game 2016 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto. Kobe Bryant speaks in a news conference after announcing his retirement at Staples Center on Nov. 29, 2015. Kobe Bryant celebrates after scoring 60 points in his final NBA game at Staples Center. Kobe Bryant and daughter Gianna Bryant attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Dallas Mavericks on Dec. 29, 2019.