Couple accused of stealing $13 Million from Medicaid to Fund Lavish Lifestyle On Instagram

A Las Vegas couple has been charged with defrauding Medicaid out of $13 million and laundering the money by purchasing expensive jewelry, cars, designer handbags and other luxury goods Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black cop suspended for knocking out biracial woman after she punched police sergeant twice

A Black police officer was suspended after viral video shows him knocking out a mixed-race woman who assaulted a police sergeant during a George Floyd protest in Baltimore on Friday night Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Wife of Jailed Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin Files for Divorce

The wife of Derek Chauvin, the ex-Minneapolis police officer who is charged with killing George Floyd, has filed for divorce Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Former Minneapolis Cop Derek Chauvin’s Mugshot Released; Rioters Destroy CNN HQ in Atlanta

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin looks wild eyed and scared in his mugshot released hours after he was arrested and charged in George Floyd's death Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Coroner: “George Floyd Died from Combined Effects of Coronary Artery Disease and Hypertensive Heart Disease

A Minnesota medical examiner has determined that George Floyd died from the combined effects of Coronary Artery Disease, hypertensive heart disease, and a knee pressed against his neck Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Celebrity Homes: Steve and Marjorie Harvey Heading Back to Atlanta

Steve Harvey may be heading back to Atlanta. The 63-year-old TV mogul and noted relationship expert just purchased Tyler Perry's old mansion, with enough closet space for his wife Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: T.I. Blasts Donald Trump Using ‘Whatever You Like’ In Joe Biden Diss Video

President Trump trolled rapper Tip "T.I." Harris for using his hit song "Whatever You Like" in a Joe Biden diss video. The rapper has been a vocal critic of President Trump Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

BREAKING: Former police officer who killed George Floyd has been arrested

The former Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd by kneeling on his neck for nearly 9 minutes has been arrested, according to multiple reports Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Former President Obama says George Floyd’s death cannot become ‘normal’

Former President Barack Obama spoke out about the death of George Floyd, the Black Minneapolis man who died after a white officer knelt on his neck during an arrest on Monday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Tallahassee Police Shooting Victim Identified as FtM Trans

A Black biological female killed by a white Tallahassee police officer has been identified on social media as a female-to-male transgender Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Kylie Jenner is NOT a billionaire; Forbes says socialite ‘spun a web of lies’ about her personal wealth

Forbes magazine is walking back their report that socialite and reality personality Kylie Jenner is a self-made billionaire Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

George Floyd and ex-cop Derek Chauvin worked security together at nightclub

George Floyd and the ex-Minneapolis police officer who killed him may have known each other, according to a report by KSTP.com Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Police ARREST CNN Reporter – But They Allowed Him to Finish His Report First

National Guard officers arrested a CNN reporter and his cameraman as they covered the continuing protests over the death of George Floyd in south Minneapolis Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump: ‘These THUGS Are Dishonoring The Memory Of George Floyd… When The Looting Starts, The Shooting Starts’; Twitter CENSORS Trump’s Tweet

President Donald Trump sparked an uproar with late-night tweets about the continuing protests over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Minneapolis DA: ‘Evidence Does Not Support a Criminal Charge’ in George Floyd’s Death

Hennepin County prosecutor Michael Freeman says there is currently no evidence to bring charges against one of the four officers involved in George Floyd's death Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Outrage After Mayor in Mississippi Says George Floyd Could Breathe Because He Was Talking

A mayor in Mississippi sparked outrage when he tweeted an insensitive comment about George Floyd, the Black man who was killed in police custody Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Maxine Waters: ‘Trump created the environment that led police to enjoy killing George Floyd’

Congresswoman Maxine Waters took aim at President Donald Trump during an interview with TMZ on Friday. Waters accused Trump of Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Candace Owens says Black people act like a “trained chimpanzee” every time a Black person is murdered in police custody

Candace Owens is being dragged on Twitter for stating her opinions on the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Mark Zuckerberg Sides with Trump Who Threatens to Shut Down Twitter

In an unexpected move, Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg sided with President Trump in his feud with Twitter co-founder and CEO Jack Dorsey Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Rapper Ice Cube Cancels GMA Appearance; ‘I’m in no mood to tell America, good morning’

Rapper Ice Cube was scheduled to appear on ABC's Good Morning America on Thursday to discuss the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Outrage as YouTube blogger gives up adopted son after 3 years

YouTube viewers lashed out at vlogger Myka Stauffer and her husband James after they gave up their adopted son, Huxley, because he was Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Cardi B: ‘Protesters Are Left with No Choice But to Riot’

Cardi B spoke out about the riots and looting in Minneapolis, Minnesota in response to the murder of George Floyd in police custody Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Ray J is tired of ‘super old’ jokes about Kim Kardashian

Ray J wishes people would stop bringing up that "super old" relationship with West Coast socialite Kim Kardashian. Anyone who viewed their sex tape would agree it was tired and dry Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Riots, Looting in South Minneapolis, Unrest Spreads to Los Angeles, 1000s Block L.A. Freeways

Peaceful protests escalated to violence on day 2 of civil unrest in response to George Floyd's death in south Minneapolis, Minnesota on Wednesday evening Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

George Floyd’s fiancee speaks out, says people should forgive cop who killed him

George Floyd, the unarmed Black man who was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on Monday, was a "gentle giant" to those who knew him, says his fiancée Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Rick Ross Files for Joint Custody of His Children with Briana Camille

Rick Ross has filed for joint custody of the children he shares with ex-girlfriend Briana Camille Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Kwame Kilpatrick Denied Early Prison Release After Covid-19 Killed Other Inmates

Kwame Kilpatrick will serve out the rest of his 28-year prison sentence, the Bureau of Prisons announced on Tuesday night Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Unclockable Trans

Bobby Lytes has completed his transition from male-to-female, and she looks fabulous! The 29-year-old Miami native toyed with transitioning for years Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Protesters surround home of killer cop Derek Chauvin who was fired after George Floyd’s death

Protesters located the home of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, the officer directly responsible for the death of George Floyd while in police custody Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

New video shows George Floyd being dragged from his car before being murdered by police

Newly released video footage shows a Black man being dragged from his car and manhandled by Minneapolis police before he died in their custody minutes later Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Christian Cooper says leave ‘Karen’ alone

Christian Cooper is not down with the "cancel culture" that destroys the lives of people they disagree with. Christian asked a white woman to leash her dog in Central Park Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Single mom Kelly Rowland working hard to give her son, Titan, a stable childhood

Kelly Rowland is doing everything in her power to ensure her son Titan's childhood is more "stable" than her own Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Flo Rida launches $1.5M mobile Covid-19 testing center – But he still owes $60,000 for his son’s school tuition

Flo Rida is teaming up with his doctor to launch a $1.5 million mobile Covid-19 testing center in his native Sunshine State Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Minneapolis Police Clash with Protestors During ‘I Can’t Breathe’ Rally for George Floyd

Protesters clashed with police at an "I Can't Breathe" rally outside the 3rd Precinct Police Station in Minneapolis, Minnesota to protest the death of George Floyd who died in police custody Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Police Shut Down One of Rapper 2 Chainz’s Atlanta Restaurants

Police shut down one of rapper 2 Chainz's Atlanta, Georgia restaurants on Monday, May 25, because it was packed with customers celebrating Memorial Day Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Four Minneapolis Cops Fired Over Death of Handcuffed Black Man

Four Minneapolis police officers were fired after video showed one cop with his knee on the neck of a handcuffed Black man who later died Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Eric Benét lashes out at fans for dragging his aging looks

Eric Benét laser out at his followers for dragging his aging looks. The 53-year-old R&B singer took offense to fans mentioning how old he looks Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Transracial Activist Shaun King Involved in Another Fundraising Scandal

Shaun King is back in the headlines for raising donations for one of his causes without explaining what he does with the money Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: NeNe Leakes’s New Boyfriend Revealed (Does Gregg know about him?)

The rumors that NeNe Leakes is cheating on her Zaddy, Gregg Leakes, appear to be true. Linnethia Monique Johnson, 52, was spotted stepping out with a new man Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Rihanna celebrates 15th anniversary of 1st hit Song ‘Pon de Replay’

Rihanna is celebrating the 15th anniversary of her first U.S. hit song "Pon de Replay" and thanked her fans for supporting her long career Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Minneapolis cops placed on paid leave after video shows cop with knee on neck of Black man who later died

Two Minneapolis police officers are on paid leave after a video shows one of the cops pinning a Black man on the ground with a knee on his neck Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

White woman apologizes for calling 911 on Black man who asked her to leash her dog in Central Park

A white woman who called 911 on a Black man for asking her to leash her dog has apologized for her insensitivity and poor impulse control Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Ayesha Curry responds to backlash over her reconstructive surgery pics

Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry trended on Twitter.com over the weekend when she unveiled her newly reconstructed face and body in pictures on Instagram.com Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Actress Alyssa Milano SLAMMED for wearing crocheted face mask

Alyssa Milano came under fire for wearing an impractical crochet face mask after urging her followers to wear masks to protect themselves from the coronavirus Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Coroner identifies man fatally shot during argument at Kroger gas station (Video)

An argument between two men at a Kroger gas station in Kentucky ended when one man was shot multiple times over the Memorial Day weekend Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Youth pastor told police he was robbed and kidnapped by two Black men (because the truth would hurt his wife)

A Macon youth pastor told police he was kidnapped and robbed at gunpoint by two Black men in a hotel room Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Azalea Banks says she slept with married comedian Dave Chappelle

Azealia Banks claims she slept with comedian Dave Chappelle who is happily married to Elaine Erfe, his wife of 19 years Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Joe Biden leaves his basement for the first time in 2 months

Former Vice President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden left their Delaware home to lay a wreath at Delaware Memorial Bridge Veteran's Memorial Park on Memorial Day in the U.S. Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Charlamagne tha god says Joe Biden must pick a Black female VP to avoid low Black voter turnout

Democratic lawmakers winced when presumptive nominee Joe Biden made a cringeworthy statement to Black radio host Charlamagne tha god during a Skype chat last week Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Second Stimulus Check Coming Soon, Trump’s Economic Advisor Says

A second $1,200 stimulus check is on the way to Americans who qualify, President Trump's economic advisor Kevin Hassett said. Hassett says the federal government will issue a second stimulus check Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Doja Cat Responds to Black Twitter Canceling Her Career

Black Twitter's cancel culture upended Doja Cat's career overnight. The 24-year-old L.A. native saw her career evaporate into thin air after Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black Twitter Cancels Doja Cat After Video Shows Her Using Racial Slurs with White Supremacists

Black Twitter's cancel culture has claimed another high-profile victim. Doja Cat saw her fame and career tumble overnight after video leaked Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Ayesha Curry trending on Twitter after extensive reconstructive surgery

Stephen Curry's wife, Ayesha Curry set Twitter ablaze when she unveiled her newly reconstructed face and body in pictures on Instagram.com Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Hundreds pack pool party in Missouri on Memorial Day weekend

Hundreds of partiers showed up at a pool party at the Lake of the Ozarks in Missouri amid the coronavirus pandemic this Memorial Day weekend Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Virginia Gov. Northam Criticized for Not Wearing Face Mask While Mingling with Black Folks On Beach

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam was heavily criticized for not wearing a face mask or social distancing while taking photos with Black people at Virginia Beach on Saturday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Charlamagne tha god SLAMS Joe Biden’s track record, Says his crime bill was ‘intricate’ part of ‘systemic racism’ in America

Charlamagne tha god came out swinging a day after Joe Biden dropped a racist remark about Black voters during their short Skype interview Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump Selling ‘You Ain’t Black’ T-Shirts On His Website

President Trump is taking advantage of the controversy surrounding Joe Biden's remark that Black radio host Charlamagne tha god "ain't Black" if he doesn't pick him over Trump Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Dwyane Wade shows off his new hair color on Instagram

NBA retiree Dwyane Wade took to Instagram.com to show off his new cotton candy pink hair color. Wade posted the image to his IG account on Friday with no caption Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Mother of 9-year-old autistic boy found dead in canal accused of his murder

A Miami woman who claimed her 9-year-old autistic son was kidnapped by two Black men has been arrested and charged with the boy's murder Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

20-year-old Covid-19 patient who beat elderly veteran in nursing home has mental health issues, his father says

The 20-year-old man who filmed himself punching an elderly Army veteran in a Detroit nursing home was sent to the nursing home after he was diagnosed with Covid-19, his father says Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Joe Biden APOLOGIZES for telling radio host ‘You ain’t Black if you don’t vote for me’

Sen. Joe Biden offered his sincerest apologies for suggesting that all Black Americans vote for Democrats regardless of their record on civil rights Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

fanMAIL: Concerning statement about Boosie Badazz

A loyal reader wrote in to express her concerns about an article I wrote about rapper Boosie Badazz who hired a mature professional female to show his young son the ropes Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

How to properly wash and store your face masks/face coverings

Most people are expected to attend church services this weekend as America reopens following 2 months of lockdowns amid the coronavirus pandemic. Worshipers are expected to wear face masks or face coverings Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump Says Governors Must Open Churches This Weekend or ‘I Will Override The Governors!’

President Trump ordered governors to reopen churches in states where church services are banned. Open the churches, or I will, he said in a tersely-worded statement on Friday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Future ordered to pay Eliza Reign $53K/month in child support (she was only asking for $400)

A judge has ordered rapper Future Hendrix to pay a whopping $53,000 a month in child support for their adorable daughter, Reign Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Joe Biden to Charlamagne tha god: ‘You ain’t Black if you don’t vote for me’

Joe Biden sparked controversy on social media for suggesting that radio host Charlamagne tha god "ain't Black" if he doesn't vote for Biden, a Democrat Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Public school employee confesses to killing pedophile in email to news outlets

Omaha police have arrested a public school employee after he confessed to killing a convicted pedophile in an anonymous email to the news media Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Dr. Ben Carson Says Blacks Continue to Be Hardest Hit Ahead of Coronavirus ‘Second Wave’; Sold $1 Million Worth of Stock Before Crash

Dr. Ben Carson says Black people continue to be hardest hit among the most populated cities ahead of the "second wave" of coronavirus infections in the fall Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

‘Black-ish’ Creator Kenya Barris Returns to His Wife After Dumping Side Piece, Tracee Ellis Ross

'Black-ish' Creator Kenya Barris has returned to his family after an unscheduled detour between actress Tracee Ellis Ross's legs (allegedly) Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Fetty Wap’s Estranged Wife Alleges Domestic Abuse

Fetty Wap's estranged wife has accused the troubled rapper of domestic abuse in legal filings related to their divorce proceedings Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer (Video Tutorial)

Hand sanitizers vanished from store shelves after the coronavirus hit America like a tidal wave in March. Many stores are having difficulty keeping the bottles in stock Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Rapper T.I. explains why one of his children will no longer appear on ‘Family Hustle’

Rapper Tip "T.I." Harris is disappointed that one of his sons has refused to appear on his Vh1 reality TV show The Family Hustle Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery’s execution arrested for murder

The man who recorded Ahmaud Arbery's fatal shooting in Brunswick, Georgia has been arrested and charged with murder Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Drake apologizes for ‘disrespecting’ Kylie Jenner on old track

Drake apologized to Kylie Jenner for disrespecting her on an unreleased track that was played during a live set on OVO Instagram Live on Wednesday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

No, DaBaby’s girlfriend DaniLeigh was not born a boy

Sources say singer/dancer DaniLeigh was not born a boy. The 25-year-old Miami native, who is quarantining with rapper DaBaby, is battling rumors that she is transgender Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Louisiana cop FIRED for saying ‘how unfortunate’ COVID-19 didn’t kill all Blacks

A Louisiana police office lost his job after commenting "how unfortunate" the coronavirus didn't kill all Black people Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

PICS: Celebrities Out & About Without Face Masks Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

Singer Jason Derulo went to a gym in Los Angeles without a face mask after chipping his front tooth doing a Corn on the Cobb Drill Challenge on Tik Tok Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Shocking video shows gang of weed-smoking girls BEAT security guard at Atlanta hotel

Shocking viral video shows a gang of teenage girls beating a security guard after he refused to let them board an elevator at an Atlanta hotel because they were smoking weed Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

‘Full House’ Star Lori Loughlin and Husband Plead GUILTY to College Admission Scam; Will Serve 2 Months in Prison

Lori Loughlin and her husband, fashion designer Mossimo Giannulli have agreed to change their not guilty pleas to guilty in exchange for serving two to five months in a federal prison Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Jeezy’s baby mama says rapper stranded her in Atlanta without $30K for a new car

One of Jeezy's baby mamas claims he's a deadbeat dad who stranded her in Atlanta without a new car to transport their daughter Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

’90s sitcom star Maia Campbell among 44 arrested for street racing in Atlanta

Recently, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms promised to allow drag racing on a designated block in the city. The sport has exploded in popularity in recent years Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

The CDC now claims Covid-19 ‘does not spread easily’ on surfaces

After stating the coronavirus can remain on surfaces for days, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now says the virus "does not spread easily on surfaces Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Nurse disciplined for wearing her underwear with PPE in male coronavirus hospital ward

A Russian nurse is under investigation for being out of uniform while passing medications to patients in an all-male coronavirus hospital ward Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Woman who claims to be rapper Jay-Z’s daughter is pictured with her real father

The 28-year-old Maryland woman who claims to be Jay-Z''s illegitimate firstborn daughter is seen posing in throwback photos with her real father over the years Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Hispanic woman charged with beating her Black wife to death

A New Jersey woman is facing murder and weapons charges in the death of her 32-year-old spouse of 2 years. Police say Mayra Gavilanez-Alectus, 48, is currently not in custody and is a fugitive Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Ex-Bulls player Horace Grant says Michael Jordan ESPN documentary was ’90 percent BS’

Former Chicago Bulls player Horace Grant says the recent Netflix documentary about Bulls legend Michael Jordan was "90 percent bullsh*t Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Suspects charged with throwing two women off bridge with plastic bags over their heads

Two men were charged with double homicide a week after the bodies of Vanita Richardson and Truvenia "Bean" Campbell were found under a bridge in northwest Georgia Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Singer Monica Poses for High Fashion Photoshoot at Funeral

Monica Arnold stunned her fans by posing for a high fashion photo shoot at a funeral. The R&B singer-turned-Instagram model posed in a black Chanel dress and accessories for her Uncle Larry Paige's funeral Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Former NBA Star Karl Malone Impregnated 13-Year-Old Girl at Age 20

A dirty secret from Karl Malone's past has come back to haunt him. According to a new report, the NBA great got a 13-year-old girl pregnant when he was old enough to know better Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Jay-Z DENIES Claims He Fathered Maryland Woman

A woman who claims she is Jay-Z's firstborn daughter was disowned by the 51-year-old rap mogul on Tuesday. La'Teasha Macer claims she confirmed a DNA match to Jay-Z's grandmother through a DNA submission Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Kevin Gates, Wife Dreka Split After Sex Tape Leak

Kevin Gates is back on the market after his wife packed her things and left the rapper when his graphic sex tape leaked over the weekend Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump Refuses to Hang Obama’s Portrait in White House Until He is Out of Office

President Donald Trump angered Black Americans when he refused to hang former President Barack Obama's portrait in the White House. Trump is departing from the tradition of unveiling his predecessor's portrait Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Sister of man who killed Ahmaud Arbery posted picture of his dead on body on Snapchat because she’s a huge fan of true crime

The sister of the man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery on Feb. 23 in Brunswick, Georgia, said she posted a photo of his blood-soaked body on Snapchat because she's a fan of "true crime," Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

South Carolina Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Shooting at Her Ex and His New Boyfriend

A South Carolina woman faces attempted murder charges after she allegedly shot at her ex and his new boyfriend during a drive-by. Renee Lavonne Simon, 53, was arrested Sunday night after a man reported she took a shot at him and Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Celebs Out & About: Lori Harvey, Stacey Dash, Nicole Murphy, MGK

Rapper Future's ex-girlfriend Lori Harvey, a Democrat, is living the single life on the West Coast. Steve Harvey's stepdaughter made a trip to Bristol Farms to stock up on essential groceries Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Coast Guard Calls Off Search for Former WWE Star Shad Gaspard Who Apparently Drowned in Riptide Off Venice Beach

The U.S. Coast Guard has called off the search for former WWE wrestling star Shad Gaspard who apparently drowned when a riptide pulled him under while swimming with his 10-year-old son off the coast of Venice Beach Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

‘Twilight’ actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and his girlfriend found dead of suspected OD

"Twilight" actor Gregory Tyree Boyce and his girlfriend, Natalie Adepoju, 27, were found dead at his home in Las Vegas Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Wendy Williams takes hiatus to deal with crushing fatigue from Graves’ disease

Wendy had been taping episodes of her popular talk show from her Manhattan condo after laying off her staff during the coronavirus pandemic Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Still no leads in the case of two stepsisters dumped under bridge in Rome, GA

The Georgia Bureau of Investigations is still searching for the car 19-year-old Vanita Richardson and 31-year-old Truvenia Campbell were riding in hours before they were killed and thrown off a bridge in northwest Georgia Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Former MLB star Carl Crawford will not be charged after woman, boy drown in his pool

A 5-year-old boy and a woman drowned in the backyard swimming pool of former Los Angeles Dodgers star Carl Crawford. Crawford was hosting a small gathering of 6 people at his Houston home when the accident occurred Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

‘White Privilege’ Social Distancing Flyers Spotted Around New York City

"White privilege" flyers are showing up around New York City criticizing police enforcement of social distancing laws along racial lines Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Meagan Good explains how she accidentally bleached her skin

Don't you hate it when your esthetician bleaches your skin 5 shades lighter and you don't notice the problem for years? Meagan Good says that's what happened to her Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Kevin Gates’ Sex Tape Drops; His Fans Are NOT Impressed

Word that rapper Kevin Gates' sex tape leaked sent his fans scrambling to find a link. But the video left them less than impressed Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Katie Hill Says She Cried for Days After a Republican Won Her Senate Seat

Former Democratic California Rep. Katie Hill says she "cried for days" after a Republican flipped her old congressional seat in last week's special elections Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Tiny Harris, Toya Johnson and Rasheeda SLAMMED for Not Social Distancing at Kandi Burruss’ Birthday Party

Instagram users were outraged when they saw photos of reality TV personalities Tameka "Tiny" Harris, Antonia "Toya" Johnson and Rasheeda attending Kandi Burruss' 44th "Mask Off" birthday bash without face masks on in southwest Atlanta Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Is Jada Pinkett Smith cracking under the strain of Coronavirus lockdown?

Jada Pinkett Smith seems to be cracking under the strain of a 2-month lockdown on the West Coast. The 48-year-old Baltimore native shared a bizarre video with her 10.5 million followers on Sunday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Celebs Out & About Without Face Masks

What face mask law? Bare-faced actress Christina Milian was spotted making a quick Starbucks run with her children Violet (right) and Isaiah Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Off the Market: Model Winnie Harlow Dating Lakers Star Kyle Kuzma

Winnie Harlow has moved on from her brief romance with rapper Wiz Khalifa. The 25-year-old model is reportedly spending her time in coronavirus isolation with Los Angeles Lakers star Kyle Kuzma Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Medical Minute: Senile Dementia

Former Vice President Joe Biden is not the same Joe Biden who served as former President Barack Obama's right-hand man. Today's Joe Biden is a shell of the man he used to be Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Two women dumped off Georgia bridge with plastic bags over their heads

Two women who were killed and dumped off a north Georgia bridge were stepsisters, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Joe Biden Struggles During ‘Virtual Roundtable’, Says ‘Millions’ of Americans Died from Coronavirus

Joe Biden held a "virtual roundtable" on Thursday afternoon after fellow Democrats begged him to come out of the basement and speak to the people Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Instagram users make mean comments about O.T. Genasis and Malika Haqq’s baby son

Internet users came for Malika Haqq's 2-month-old son, Ace, when she posted a photo of the adorable infant on her Instagram account Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Dominican IG model teaches men how to give backshots (NSFW)

A Dominican Instagram model went viral when she posted an Instagram video teaching men how to treat a woman like a lady when giving backshots Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Law Firm Hackers Double Ransom Demand, Threaten to Leak ‘Dirty Laundry’ On Trump

Cyberhackers have doubled their ransom demand to $42 million to unlock celebrity files on a law firm's compromised servers Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Arrest warrants issued for NFL players accused of armed robbery in Florida

Arrest warrants have been issued in Florida for two NFL defensive backs accused of robbing party guests of over $50,000 in cash and jewelry Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Grieving David Crosby Denies He Was Just a Sperm Donor for Melissa Etheridge’s Son, Beckett

Singer/songwriter David Crosby hit back at fan speculation that he only served as "sperm donor" for lesbian rocker Melissa Etheridge, 58, and her ex-partner Julie Cypher Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

White House Has NO Plan for Succession if Trump, Pence Contract Coronavirus

The White House has revealed there is no plan in place for succession of power should both President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence contract the coronavirus and die Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Person who left note at the site where Ahmaud Arbery died just wanted to share condolences

The mystery is solved: Authorities tracked down the person who left a suspicious note at the memorial site for Ahmaud Arbery, the 25-year-old Black man who was gunned down by two white men in Brunswick, Georgia on Feb. 23 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Ellen DeGeneres ‘at the end of her rope’ after ‘mean’ stories continue to circulate

Ellen DeGeneres is reportedly "at the end of her rope" after employees and former staffers called her "mean" and said she is difficult to work with Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Employees refuse to return to work because they earn more collecting unemployment

Frustrated employers can't get their employees to return to work because they earn more from unemployment benefits. A Baltimore restaurant owner can't get her workers to return to work because they can collect up to $1030 a week on unemployment Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Sen. Richard Burr steps down amid investigation into stocks he sold in early days of coronavirus outbreak

NC Senator Richard Burr has agreed to step down as chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee after he allegedly sold stocks to avoid huge financial losses amid the coronavirus outbreak Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Hackers Threaten to Leak Personal Information About LeBron James, Drake, Mary J. Blige, Nicki Minaj, and More Unless Law Firm Pays $21 Million Ransom

Celebrities and pro athletes are sweating bricks after a prestigious law firm that represents them was hacked and their personal data was compromised Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

CNN’s Anderson Cooper decided to co-parent with his ex, because his son needs 2 parents

Anderson Cooper revealed that he decided to reunite with his ex-boyfriend, Benjamin Maisani, because his newborn son needs two parents Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Los Angeles Charity Offers to Take Rapper Tekashi69’s $200K Donation

Tekashi 6IX9INE was upset when a hunger charity rejected his $200,000 donation, saying they didn't want to be associated with his kind Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

DFACS Investigating Rapper Boosie for Allegedly Hiring Women to Service His Minor Sons

Rapper Boosie Badazz is allegedly under investigation by child protection services after making the shocking claim that he paid a woman to perform oral sex on his sons and nephews, who were 12 and 13 at the time Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

LHHATL Star Charged with Fraud for Misusing $2 Million in PPP Funds

A reality TV personality who starred in VH1's Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta has been arrested and charged with misusing over $2 million from the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black conservatives blast Candace Owens for saying Ahmaud Arbery was not jogging

Black conservatives distanced themselves from Candace Owens when she suggested Ahmaud Arbery was not out jogging the day he died in Glynn County, Georgia Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Pelosi Sneaks Tax Cuts, Billions for the Rich Into $3 Trillion Stimulus Bill

Nancy Pelosi announced a new $3 trillion stimulus package on Tuesday that contains billions in tax cuts and other cash freebies for the wealthy Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black woman fatally shot by police serving warrant on wrong house, for suspect who was already in custody

A lawsuit has been filed against the Louisville Metro Police Department after a Black woman was killed by three white officers who forced their way into her home Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj’s “Say So” Under Investigation for Fake Streams, Purchases

Did you really think Jay-Z would let Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj beat his wife, Beyonce, to the top of the Billboard chart? Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Charity REJECTS Tekashi69’s $200K Donation

A hunger relief charity rejected a $200,000 donation from gang-affiliated ex-convict Tekashi 6ix9ine, saying they didn't want to be associated with his kind Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Nancy Pelosi Unveils New $3 TRILLION Coronavirus Aid Package with Up to $6,000 Direct Cash to Families

Nancy Pelosi unveiled a new $3 trillion aid package with massive new spending for city, state and tribal governments impacted by the coronavirus shutdown Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

NYPD, Brooklyn Cops Arrest More Blacks Than Whites for Violating Social Distancing *UPDATE*

The New York City Police Department has arrested 88% more Black people for violating social distancing laws than whites for the same violations Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: DNA Test Confirms Rapper Future Fathered Eliza Reign’s Daughter

Eliza Seraphin, aka Eliza Reign, has won another legal victory in court against promiscuous rapper Future Hendrix Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Additional Videos Show Ahmaud Arbery at the same property four times

News4Jax reporter Kelly Wiley tracked down the owner of the renovation property where Ahmaud Arbery was caught on video just minutes before he was Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Ahmaud Arbery prosecutor drama; The Internet says the fix is in

The new prosecutor in the Ahmaud Arbery murder case is already drawing comparisons to Tammy Kemp, the Black Texas judge who was heavily criticized for Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Khia issues gag order after Trina says Khia ain’t in her league for ‘Versuz’ battle

Khia Shamone Finch is not one to mess with in these social media streets. The "My Neck, My Back" rapper roasted fellow Florida rapper Trina Rockstarr during a "Gag Order Live" court session on Monday. It all started when fans suggested Khia and Trina do a 'Versuz' battle on Instagram. The battle craze kicked off... Read more » Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Reginae Carter READS NeNe Leakes for Filth; ‘I Am Very Rich B*tch!’

Reginae Carter unloaded on her elder, NeNe Leakes, while on quarantine on TikTok Monday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black Prosecutor to Lead Ahmaud Arbery Murder Case

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr on Monday named Cobb County District Attorney Joyette Holmes to take over the Ahmaud Arbery murder case Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Doja Cat & Nicki Minaj TOP Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion at 1

Doja Cat and Nicki Minaj pulled a huge upset over Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion by beating them to the top of the Billboard chart Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

White House Orders ALL Staff to Wear Face Masks

All White House staffers have been ordered to wear face masks at all times to protect the president and vice president from the coronavirus after some staffers tested positive Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Dating & Coronavirus: Can You Still Kiss, Have Sex?

More couples are having long distance relationships due to the restrictions imposed by the U.S. government to prevent the spread of the coronavirus Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: 50 Cent Says Yo Gotti Owes BMF Kingpin $1 Million

Last week Black Mafia Family (BMF) kingpin Terry "Southwest T" Flenory, 50, was released from a federal prison after serving 12 years of a 30-year sentence on drug trafficking charges Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Snoop tells TIDAL execs to stop streaming Tekashi’s music; Feds forced to move rapper after fans find his hideout

Snoop Dogg urged execs at streaming service TIDAL to "stop pushing" Tekashi 6ix9ine's new music, or financing his shenanigans following his release from prison Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

RIP: Rapper Nick Blixky, 21, Shot Dead in Brooklyn

Rap fans are mourning the loss of promising rapper Nick Blixky who was shot dead in Brooklyn, New York, on Sunday night Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Outrage: Black Women Slam Artist Who Depicted Armed Black Girl Facing Down Arbery’s Killers

A Black artist was forced to make his Facebook page private after he posted artwork that showed a young Black girl taking up a weapon against the two white males who killed Ahmaud Arbery Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

RIP: Actor/Comedian Jerry Stiller Dead at 92

Comedian Jerry Stiller, the father of actor Ben Stiller, and star of "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens", died early Monday, May 11, of natural causes. He was 92 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

RIP: Soul Legend Betty Wright Dead at 66

Soul and R&B legend Betty Wright lost her battle with cancer at home in Miami, Florida on Sunday. She was 66. Her family confirmed her death to Billboard Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

New surveillance video shows Ahmaud Arbery was trespassing before fatal shooting

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed they are reviewing new surveillance video that shows Ahmaud Arbery was trespassing inside a property under construction Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Stars Pay Tribute to Rock & Roll Pioneer Little Richard

Mick Jagger, Elton John and Bob Dylan are among the plethora of musicians who paid tribute to the late Little Richard who passed away from bone cancer on Saturday, May 9. He was 87 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

RIP: Andre Harrell, Founder of Uptown Records, Dead at 59

Andre Harrell, the influential music executive and producer who discovered Sean "Puff Daddy" Combs and Mary J. Blige, died suddenly at his home in West Hollywood, California on Friday, May 8 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Celebs Out & About: Ray J, Regina King, Octavia Spencer, Kyle Kuzma, Victoria Hilton

Ray J goes mask-free while arriving at the London in Los Angeles with his friends. It was all business as the 39-year-old singer and entrepreneur talked on the phone Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Tia Mowry goes makeup-free and wears afro while working out in garage

Tia Mowry and husband Cory Hardrict were spotted working out in their garage while on quarantine at home in Studio City, Calif. The 41-year-old actress broke a sweat while working out Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

California Governor Says Coronavirus Outbreak Started in Nail Salons

California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday identified nail salons on the West Coast as the first source of coronavirus in the United States. "This whole thing started in the state of California" Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Pastor Jamal H. Bryant Wants You to Know…

Pastor Jamal H. Bryant has vehemently denied fathering a child in January, February, April or at any time this year Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Video: Dr. Fauci Explains Why Face Masks Aren’t Necessary

The coronavirus hysteria ramped up a notch when the CDC and the White House coronavirus task force "recommended" wearing face coverings to prevent the spread of the coronavirus through droplets coughed or sneezed into the air Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Singer Monica’s ex-husband Shannon Brown arrested for shooting at house hunters who mistook his home for an open house

Ex-Lakers star Shannon Brown was arrested after he shot at two house hunters who mistook his Georgia home for an open house Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

NFL star Earl Thomas’s wife gifts him with custom diamond chain after putting a gun to his head for cheating on her

NFL star Earl Thomas and his wife, Nina Thomas, are on speaking terms after she held a gun to his head when she caught him cheating on her Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Are Guests in Tyler Perry’s $18M Mansion

Tyler Perry's $18 million Beverly Hills mansion is temporary home to England's Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump comments on Ahmaud Arbery shooting: ‘It’s a very sad thing’

Two white men were arrested Thursday and charged with the death of an unarmed Black male who was gunned down while running through a majority white neighborhood Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

White House valet tests positive for coronavirus; Former CDC official says Trump should quarantine for 14-days

A White House valet has tested positive for the coronavirus. Trump's personal valet is part of a military unit that works with the president and the first family Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Ray J and Princess Love Split Again; Princess Love Files for Divorce

Princess Love filed for a divorce from her estranged husband Ray J Norwood. The "Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood" star filed divorce documents on Tuesday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

BREAKING: Father and son charged with murder in shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery

Two men have been charged with murder in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery. Travis McMichael, 34, and his father Greg McMichael, 64, were taken into custody and charged with murder Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

DOJ Drops ALL Charges Against Former Trump Adviser Michael Flynn

The Department of Justice has drooped all charges against President Trump's former national security adviser Michael Flynn Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Medical Minute: Corona Psychosis

Doctors have identified a temporary psychotic disorder, Corona Psychosis, brought on by the stress, tension, social isolation and fear of Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

NFL Star’s Wife Holds Gun to His Head After Catching Him in Bed With Woman

When a woman is fed up: Baltimore Ravens safety Earl Thomas almost lost his life when his wife caught him in bed with another woman last month Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Drake’s new music is the worst of his career, say music critics

Music critics have spoken, and they say Drake's latest musical offering, Dark Lane Demo Tapes, is the worst of his career Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Morning Wood: Vaughn W. Hebron

Actor Vaughn Hebron is one of the lead stars in Tyler Perry's drama TV series The Oval on BET. He is originally from Baltimore, and the eldest of 9 children. His father is former Eagles and Broncos running back Vaughn H. Hebron (pictured below). Vaughn, 28, attended Lafayette College in Pennsylvania on a partial scholarship... Read more » Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Russell Simmons claims Joe Biden already picked Stacey Abrams as his running mate

Russell Simmons claims a reliable inside source told him Joe Biden has already picked Stacey Abrams as his running mate Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Vivica A. Fox: RHOA’s NeNe Leakes Addicted to Cocaine

Vivica A. Fox seemed to confirm rumors that reality TV personality NeNe Leakes snorts cocaine when she's not in front of the cameras Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Trump’s Treasury Secretary Mnuchin Argues With Guns N’ Roses Singer Axl Rose On Twitter

Axl Rose became embroiled in a Twitter beef with U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin on Wednesday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Protesters Seek Justice for Black Man Killed by Indianapolis Cops During Foot Chase

Sean Reed pleaded "Please come get me!" while fleeing from Indianapolis police during a car chase. The shirtless 21-year-old live-streamed the chase Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

OUTRAGE: ESPN Calls LeBron James ‘TROLL’ for Saying Black Men Are Hunted ‘EVERYDAY/EVERYTIME’

LeBron James was criticized on Twitter by ESPN journo Jason Whitaker for saying Black men are hunted in America "everyday/everytime" Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Atlanta Mayor ‘Disappointed’ at Busy Streets On Cinco de Mayo; ‘We’re Not Out of the Woods’

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms reacted with disappointment to video and images showing crowds of people -- many without face masks -- celebrating Cinco de Mayo Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Thousands donate to jailed salon owner who refused to close her salon; ‘Feeding my kids isn’t selfish’

A Texas salon owner was sentenced to seven days in jail for defying a stay-at-home order and refusing to shut down her hair salon Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Crying nurse says Black people are being MURDERED by ‘negligent doctors’; Black Lives don’t matter here!’

A nurse who works at a New York hospital treating coronavirus patients took to YouTube to blow the whistle on "negligent doctors" who she says are "literally murdering" Black people Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Pastor Jamal H. Bryant Welcomes a Son

The Rev. Jamal H. Bryant, pastor of Decatur's New Birth Baptist Church, welcomed a baby with a church parishioner Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Study: Obese People are more at risk of dying from Covid-19 because they have MORE ACE2 protein

A new study has revealed why morbidly obese people are more at risk for dying from Covid-19 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Open Post: Adele shows off dramatic weight loss in birthday photo

Unrecognizable pop singer Adele thanked essential healthcare workers while celebrating her 32nd birthday with a new photo Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Joe Biden Comments On Fatal Shooting of Unarmed Black Man in Georgia

Former Vice President Joe Biden weighed in on the fatal shooting of Ahmaud Arbery on Twitter.com. He said the video is "clear" and Arbery was ambushed and "killed in cold blood" Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Vanessa Bryant Celebrates First Birthday Without Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant's widow Vanessa Laine Bryant celebrated her 38th birthday on Cinco de Mayo (May 5) Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

RIP: ‘My Boy Lollipop’ Singer Millie Smalls Dead at 73

Jamaican ska singer Millie Small has died after suffering a stroke in England. She was 73 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Grand Jury to Consider Murder Charges Against Father and Son Who Killed Ahmaud Arbery; Video Shows Fatal Shooting

A Georgia prosecutor will convene a grand jury to determine if any murder charges will be filed against Greg and Travis McMichael in the shooting death of Ahmaud Arbery Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Michelle Obama: Blacks not voting in 2016 was like a ‘slap in the face’

Michelle Obama is still recovering from the "trauma" of Black people not going to the polls to elect Hillary Clinton as president in 2016 Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Teyana Taylor Launching Kids’ Clothing Line

R&B singer Teyana Taylor is staying busy during the coronavirus quarantine. The mom-of-one is expanding her fashion portfolio by helping her four-year-old daughter Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Black Mafia Family kingpin pushes for prison release amid coronavirus outbreak

Demetrius "Big Meech" Flenory (right), one of the co-founders of the notorious cocaine drug ring Black Mafia Family (BMF), is hoping to leave a federal prison Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Megan Thee Stallion exposes G-string while jumping up & down to fit into her jeans

Beyonce's new bestie, rapper Megan Thee Stallion made headlines on the blogs yesterday when she accidentally exposed Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Celebrity Seed: Elon Musk and Grimes welcome their first child

Tesla founder Elon Musk and musician Grimes welcomed their first child together, a boy, on Monday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Woman, husband and son charged in shooting death of Family Dollar security guard who told her to wear a face mask in the store

Three family members have been charged in the shooting death of a Family Dollar security guard who told a woman to wear a face mask while in the store Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Gabrielle Union says the coronavirus shutdown is hurting Black entertainers

Gabrielle Union said the coronavirus shutdown is hitting Black entertainers like her hard. Gabby said she and her friends are just a paycheck or 2 away from going broke Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

California shopper’s face mask sparks police investigation

A California shopper's odd choice for a face mask has sparked a police investigation. The man complied with the state's mandatory face covering order by wearing a Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Jasmine Sanders Denies Ever Dating Rapper Jeezy

Jasmine Sanders has had her pick of singers, rappers and ball players over the years. But she claims rapper Jeezy wasn't one of them Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Medical Minute: Sepsis

Sepsis is a life-threatening immune response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when an infection somewhere in the body -- the skin, lungs, urinary tract Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

NH State Representative Resigns After Posting Graphic Tweet About Biden Accuser’s Vagina

A former New Hampshire state Rep. and Joe Biden supporter was forced to resign after posting a graphic tweet questioning the position of the female vagina Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

New Music: Brandy – Baby Mama ft. Chance The Rapper

Brandy dropped a new single to honor single parents, entitled "Baby Mama" featuring Chance The Rapper Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Doja Cat Shares Live Performance of “Say So” Video With Vevo

Pop singer Doja Cat shared a sultry live quarantine performance of her hit single "Say So" with Vevo on YouTube Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Beyonce Honors Bestie Megan Thee Stallion’s Late Mom

Beyonce honored her bestie and "Savage" collaborator Megan Thee Stallion's late mom on Sunday Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Candace Owens SUSPENDED from Twitter for telling Michigan residents to go to work

Candace Owens was locked out of her Twitter account for telling Michigan residents to defy the governor's lockdown order and go to work Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Crowds line up in Atlanta to buy Air Jordan 5 retro sneakers

On the first day after the coronavirus lockdown was lifted in Georgia, an estimated 300 people lined up outside a shoe store in Atlanta to be the first to purchase a pair of Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

New Music: Nicki Minaj Disses Beyonce in ‘Say So’ Remix

Nicki Minaj raised eyebrows when she added a last minute verse to her and Doja Cat's "Say So" remix after apparently listening to Beyonce's impressive rap effort Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

Bill Gates Plans to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccines in 9 Months; 7 Billion Doses

Bill Gates says your life will not return to normal until you are inoculated against Covid-19 with his vaccine Via Sandra Rose http://sandrarose.com

David Lynch and Duran Duran Launch Initiative for Medical Professionals Fighting Coronavirus

David Lynch and Duran Duran, along with their famous friends, are lending support to aid healthcare workers battling the coronavirus pandemic.

On Monday, the Center for Health and Wellness of the David Lynch Foundation and the US TM Organization launched a new initiative, called Heal the Healers Now, to bring the transcendental meditation (TM) technique to medical professionals across the country amid the ongoing health crisis.

In an exclusive statement to PEOPLE, the Twin Peaks creator, 74, said he hopes frontline workers will benefit from meditation.

“It’s been said that doctors and nurses are fighting a war — and the enemy is the coronavirus. Many soldiers in war suffer from post-traumatic stress. This same thing is happening to our doctors and nurses. TM will eliminate that traumatic stress and replace it with happiness and inner peace. Please help us get this to our doctors and nurses and all who are on the frontlines fighting this battle,” Lynch said.

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“We are thrilled to be collaborating with David Lynch and his Foundation through the Omaze campaign. It is a great opportunity to raise funds that will help support healthcare workers who are holding our world together through these traumatic times,” adds Duran Duran keyboardist Nick Rhodes. “It is harder than ever to find peace of mind, so for those who can receive a little help through meditation, it is a wonderful gift to receive.”

The Center also established the Heal the Healers Now Fund with all donations raised to be used to deliver the meditation to healthcare providers at no charge.

Lynch and Duran Duran are also teaming up with crowdfunding platform Omaze to offer fans a chance to win two experiences: VIP tickets to a future Duran Duran concert (including flights and hotel accommodations along with a virtual photography session with Rhodes) and a coffee date over video chat with Lynch (who will also draw a picture of the winner during the chat).

Along with the filmmaker and the U.K. band, Jerry Seinfeld, Ellen DeGeneres, Oprah Winfrey, Katy Perry, Tom Hanks, Hugh Jackman and Patrick Stewart are some of the A-listers supporting the work of the David Lynch Foundation to bring the meditation for free to at-risk adults and youth.

In addition, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Sting, Russell Brand, Laura Dern, Lena Dunham, Naomi Watts, Mary-Louise Parker, Amy Schumer and Bill Hader have also backed the cause.

“With COVID-19 testing our healthcare system’s technology, infrastructure and most importantly human resources, the doctors and nurses taking care of the scared and sick patients – at great risk to themselves – deserve the very best tools to manage their health that we can provide them,” said Bob Roth, Chief Executive Officer, the David Lynch Foundation. “Throughout the years, 5,000 doctors and nurses have learned the TM technique. The goal of the David Lynch Foundation is to teach many thousands more of these heroes over the coming year.”

As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. To help provide doctors and nurses on the front lines with life-saving medical resources, donate to Direct Relief here.

Robert Wagner Says Daughter Natasha 'Knows I Never Would Have Done Anything to Hurt Her Mother'

Once she reached her 40s and became a mom herself, Natasha Gregson Wagner had a newfound desire to rediscover her mother Natalie Wood — and protect her legacy.

Part of that was addressing the mystery of how she ended up in the waters off of Catalina Island in the early morning hours of Nov. 29, 1981, and addressing the painful speculation that Wood’s husband, Robert Wagner, the man who raised her and her sisters Katie and Courtney, had failed to save his wife and bore some kind of responsibility.

It’s a subject Natasha, 49, examines in her memoir More Than Love, excerpted in the current issue of PEOPLE, and the HBO documentary Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind, airing May 5.

“For so many years we were advised to ignore or not talk about it,” says Natasha. (Her biological father was Natalie’s second husband, Richard Gregson, and she calls both men her dad.) “But enough is enough. I know that if my mom had been in any kind of distress, he would have given his life for her.”

“It’s true,” Wagner, 90, says in a rare interview. “She said that because she knows me and she knows that I never would have done anything to hurt her mother.”

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In the documentary, Natasha asks her father to describe what happened that night on their yacht, the Splendour, after he, Wood and actor Christopher Walken returned to the boat following a dinner offshore where they had all been drinking. He recounts the argument he and Walken had over how much Wood should work, during which she went below deck to bed.

When Wagner went to look for her, he saw that both the dinghy and Wood were gone. “Nobody heard anything,” he tells his daughter.

As they both fight back tears, he recounts the moment he was told they had found her body. “That night has gone through my mind so many times,” he says.

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“If he hadn’t been able to go there, we would not have made the film,” says Natasha.

She acknowledges she’ll never know with “complete certainty” exactly how her mother ended up in the water because she was alone when she died. “It was a terrible, terrible accident,” she writes, “and the only thing to blame was too much alcohol that night.”

She hopes with both projects, the focus will now return to her mother’s life and work.

“Natasha really wanted to focus, not how Natalie left us, but how she lived,” says Wagner. “And I think she captured that. It was a long time coming and I’m so proud of her. Believe me, it wasn’t easy. It was something in her heart and soul that she wanted to do.”

“The Natalie Wood story is the story of Hollywood and the movies and the golden age of cinema,” says Laurent Bouzereau, who directed the documentary, “but really, it is the story of a family.”

Natalie Wood: What Remains Behind will premiere Tuesday, May 5 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, exclusively on HBO.

Brett Young's Baby Makes a Surprise Appearance on His New Single: 'She Was a Little Musician Before She Knew It'

Before you even hear Brett Young‘s first tender words on his new single, “Lady,” you hear something else: the steady rhythm of his daughter Presley‘s fetal heartbeat, recorded during a doctor’s visit when Young’s wife, Taylor, was just two months pregnant.

“Yeah, she was a little musician before she knew it,” Young, chuckling, tells PEOPLE exclusively.

But then it’s only fitting that Presley gets to upstage Dad a little since it is, after all, a song that she inspired.

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“I always knew I would want to write songs for my children,” says the 39-year-old artist — but this song, released Friday, is much more than that. It’s also a love letter to his wife, an expression of hope that his daughter will one day follow in the footsteps of the woman he calls “Lady.”

And not in the Jerry Lewis “Hey, Laaaaadeeeee” way, Young is quick to set straight. It’s actually one of his affectionate nicknames for Taylor — “kind of a joke between me and my wife,” he says — so it was only natural, when the couple learned they were having a girl, that Young began calling their unborn daughter “Little Lady.”

He brought that snippet of an idea into the songwriters’ room last July with Jon Nite and Ross Copperman, and once they landed on the concept, the process “happened really, really fast,” recalls Young, who’s just celebrated his sixth consecutive No. 1 with “Catch.”

After Copperman worked up a quick demo, Young drove home to share the recording with his pregnant wife.

“And of course I couldn’t wait,” he recalls. “So I sent it to her, and of course I missed the part where she was apparently sobbing and weeping listening to it.”

Not that the tears have ever ended. Once he got home, Young says, they wept as they listened to the song together for the first time. “Actually,” he adds, “I think she would agree that she probably still gets teared up every time she hears it.”

Granting that “it’s okay for the world to know I’m a softie,” Young confesses he isn’t much different from his wife. “It’s difficult to sing on stage,” he says. “I have to almost go blank on purpose and not think about the words, because if I do, it’s hard to get through.”

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In fact, for a time, Young decided the song was too personal to release to the public. “I thought it was just a gift for my wife and daughter,” he says. But after producer Dann Huff presented him with a finished version — also as a baby gift — Young says he realized “maybe people need to hear this.”

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The singer says it was his idea to include Presley’s fetal heartbeat on the track, the perfect accompaniment to the song’s first line: “I remember when I first heard your heartbeat.”

“Our doctor said, ‘Okay, you probably want to get your phone out and take a video of this because you’re about to hear a heartbeat for the first time,” Young recalls. “And so I videoed it probably a good minute and a half. And of course my wife and I are talking and crying through the whole thing. Luckily, there was a long enough snippet in there where we were quiet, and it was just the heartbeat.”

Backdropped by a slideshow featuring Taylor and Presley, Young has been performing “Lady” as the setlist closer on his “The Chapters” tour; it’s the natural spot since the song encapsulates his latest life chapter. Though he was able to perform it only a few times before the tour was postponed in March, reaction has been so overwhelming, he says, that picking it as his new single was a no-brainer.

“There were a lot of social media posts by people who’d taken videos at the shows,” he says, “and so we were already getting a lot of requests on social media from people wondering when they were going to be able to get the song. You hope it happens that way — you hope the fans ask for your next single — so that was kind of a fortunate position to be in with this one.”

At the heart of the song is Young’s wish for his daughter to “learn how to be a lady” just like her mother. So what does “being a lady” mean to Young?

“Well, that’s the whole point,” Young says, laughing. “I have no idea! I’m so grateful that I’m not the one having to teach that.”

Turning more reflective, he offers a generous tribute to Taylor: “If I had to put into words what it means when I look at my wife, I think it’s just patience and class and grace and kindness and confidence — all those qualities that we want for ourselves.”

Young says he’d always looked forward to fatherhood, and yet he says, once Taylor became pregnant, the idea of actually raising another human being also turned “terrifying.” But those fears (confessed in the lyrics of “Lady”), were eased by the faith he put in his wife.

“Knowing that my wife grew up nannying and knowing what she was doing and loving children,” he says, “was the thing that I always circled back to that gave me peace.”

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Since Presley’s birth six months ago, Young’s faith in his wife’s gifts has been amply confirmed: “Whenever I’m like, I don’t know what to do right here, I just go, ‘Hey, babe, what’s the answer here?’ And she’s always got it.”

That doesn’t mean Young has been shirking his parental duties. “I kinda feel guilty admitting this, but I mostly get to experience the fun stuff,” he allows, “but I’m going to take credit for this: I do change my share of dirty diapers. I’m not afraid of a full diaper!”

Presley, he says, has also been making parenthood easy. “We’ve been really fortunate with her demeanor and her spirit,” he says, “so yeah … I don’t feel like I’ve screwed her up yet. So that’s the good news.”

Though he’s missing the stage, Young says he’s now savoring this unexpected down time with his wife and daughter. Currently quarantining with his wife’s family in Palm Desert, California, Young says he’s been luxuriating in witnessing Presley simply encounter life.

“She’ll stare at a ceiling fan for 15 minutes and be enthralled,” says the proud papa. “You’re constantly wondering what she must be thinking. She might be experiencing joy or she might be confused. It’s just so innocent and genuine and telling to the type of little person she’s already becoming. When it’s your child, it’s really special to watch and see.”

So has Presley gotten her own private performance of “Lady”? Many times, Young confirms. But the Little Lady seems to have a different preference.

“There’s another stupid song that I’ve made up since she was born to get her to stop crying,” he says, “and we end up going to that song a lot more often because it actually still works to keep her from crying.”

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The lyrics change according to the circumstance, Young explains, adding that this one will definitely not be headed for public consumption.

No worries: There will surely be more Presley-inspired songs for fans, Young assures. He’s also certain about one more thing.

“Daddy will definitely be singing to her her whole life,” he says, “so she better get used to that.”

 

Marcus Samuelsson's Chocolate Rum Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

“During these difficult times, I love baking at home with my family,” says the chef, who converted his Red Rooster restaurants in Miami and N.Y.C.’s Harlem into food hubs to provide meals to people in need. “If you don’t have rum, you can omit it”

Marcus Samuelsson’s Chocolate Rum Cake with Cinnamon Whipped Cream

1 (4-oz.) semisweet chocolate bar, roughly chopped
1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pan
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. dark rum, divided
3 large eggs
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon, divided
1/2 cup whole buttermilk
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, divided
1 cup heavy whipping cream

1. Preheat oven to 350°. Heavily butter and flour a 12-cup Bundt pan; set aside.
2. Combine chocolate and butter in the top of a double boiler or heatproof bowl set over gently simmering water on medium-low heat. Cook, stirring often, until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar, coffee and 1/2 cup rum until sugar is dissolved.
3. Whisk together eggs in a large bowl until lightly beaten; gradually whisk in chocolate mixture. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, cloves and 1 teaspoon cinnamon into bowl with chocolate mixture, and, using a rubber spatula, stir until thoroughly combined. Add buttermilk and 1/4 teaspoon vanilla, and stir until combined.
4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 55 to 60 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes. Remove cake from pan to wire rack, and let cool completely.
5. Cook remaining 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon in a small pan over medium heat until toasted and fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds. Transfer cinnamon to a medium bowl, and let cool. Add heavy whipping cream and remaining 1/4 teaspoon vanilla to bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on high speed until semi-stiff peaks form, about 2 minutes. Fold in remaining 2 tablespoons rum. Serve cake with whipped cream.

Quick tip! if you don’t have buttermilk at home, mix 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar or lemon juice into 1/2 cup milk. Let it stand for 15 minutes, until it thickens slightly and curdles, before using.

Serves: 16
Active time: 20 minutes
Total time: 1 hour, 35 minutes

7 Ridiculously Easy Ways to Save Money While Shopping Online

PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around finance, employment and preparing for the future—even when that future can seem very uncertain.

Back in pre-coronavirus pandemic days, when Suze Orman actually went to the grocery store, if she forgot to give the cashier her phone number when she checked out, Orman’s wife sent her back to get the savings. “She made me go back and do it again,” Orman says. “I’m not kidding.”

Similarly, if Orman throws away the junk mail, her wife, Kathy “K.T.” Travis, yells at her for trashing the coupons. Travis keeps her stash of direct-mail coupons and deals stuffed into the side pocket of the couple’s car. “Suze goes crazy that I save all this stuff,” Travis says, noting that her finance expert wife hates clutter. But together, they make money saving fun: After Travis grocery shops, the couple plays a game where Orman guesses how much money Travis saved – oftentimes 20 to 30 percent.

“Why spend money when you don’t have to?” asks Orman, of the Women & Money podcast and newly launched finance app (on iTunes here or Google Play here).

PEOPLE spoke to Orman and Travis and other shopping experts about how to find the best deals no matter how you’re shopping.

“With this pandemic, not only are people wanting to maintain social distance, but they’re also concerned about money,” says Joanie Demer, 37, co-founder of www.thekrazycouponlady.com. “Even when this pandemic is over, shopping is going to look different because of this time when we were all forced to consider options.”

Here are 7 tips on how to find the best deals whether you’re shopping online, in person or curbside.

Tip 1: Be Patient

When Orman and Travis shop online, they put an item in their cart – but they don’t click Buy. First, they wait.

“We let it sit there and sit there,” Orman says.

She almost always gets an email from the company within a few days, offering a promo code or a discount for her “forgotten item” if she completes the purchase.

Along those same lines, many online purchases arrive in a box that has a coupon included for 20 percent off the next purchase, Orman says.

“So if we want four of something, we order one,” Orman says. “We get it, then we get the ’20 percent off your next purchase’ coupon, and then we order the other three.”

Tip 2: Shop Curbside.

The best way to save money buying groceries is to schedule curbside pick-up, says Demer, the Boise-based co-founder of thekrazycouponlady.com.

There are never any fees – and you can still use a lot of manufacturer and retail coupons, she says.

“Kroger sometimes has better deals from the parking lot than they have in the store,” Demer says.

Other grocery store chains, including Giant Eagle and H.E.B., still accept coupons too for curbside pickup, she says.

Demer prefers to avoid shopping delivery apps like Instacart and Shipt. “I don’t like their fees,” she says.

But if you are looking for ways to save, many online delivery services offer promotions for first-time customers; maybe they’ll waive the first three delivery fees. On Costco.com, for example, same-day deliveries are powered by Instacart, and delivery is free with a $35 purchase.

Plus, online delivery services offer their own coupons and deals – be sure to click on them, as sometimes they include free delivery.

Tip 3: Price Compare

At the moment, there are some things you can’t wait to buy. If you see toilet paper or disinfecting wipes online, for instance, they might disappear if you waste a couple days trying to get a better deal. But many things are worth taking the time to research and price compare, says Sara Skirboll, shopping and trends expert at RetailMeNot.

“Make sure you are getting the best deal before clicking the first offer you see,” Skirboll says.

Tip 4: Use a Money-Saver App, No Matter Where You Shop

“I buy everything through Rakuten,” Orman says. Rather than going directly to a retailer’s website, she instead first logs onto Rakuten and clicks on a link to her preferred vendor from there. Rakuten then offers a percentage kickback on the purchase in the form of real cash back: They cut you a check or make a PayPal deposit.

“It’s highly lucrative,” Demer agrees about Rakuten. “It’s something to consider.”

Demer also recommends the rebate app Ibotta, which you can use for Instacart, Target or Wal-Mart purchases.

“The way these apps work is, you upload a photo of your receipt. The coupon value is credited to your account as a rebate,” she says. “You’re saving real money.”

She also suggests downloading Checkout 51, which works for online shopping.

“Checkout 51 is one of the only ones to take your online confirmation as a receipt. It works with delivery packing slips,” Demer says.

Another app she likes is Fetch Rewards, which allows you to scan your grocery store receipt – and for everything you buy, you earn points that you can then redeem.

“It’s points-based,” Demer says, “but the points convert into dollars.”

 

 

RetailMeNot, for example, offers a browser plug-in called Deal Finder that detects every available coupon for a website and automatically applies it. She also suggests the app SnipSnap, which allows you to take a photo of a print coupon and convert it into a barcode.

Skirboll also suggests downloading the investment app Acorns. Every time you buy something, it rounds up to the nearest dollar and invests the difference. The spare change will add up before you know it.

Tip 5: Tip Your Delivery Person – but Also Tip Yourself

Quarantine life is hard – so reward yourself. Create a tip jar, and give yourself a reward every time you accomplish a major goal, Skirboll says. Whether it’s doing a yoga video, completing a work project, or having a killer homeschool session, put some money away to enjoy later.

Tip 6: Shop in Places You May Not Have Considered Pre-Pandemic

When the first toilet paper rolls disappeared from shelves, people were finding they could buy them at Home Depot or OfficeMax. Check out drug stores – they’re running some of the best deals on essential items, whether you buy them online or through the pharmacy window at Walgreens, Demer says.

“Walgreens will run their same crazy drugstore promotions they do in-store. It’s made for some incredible walgreens.com deals,” Demer says. “They’ve had toilet paper online in the last 10 days. It never sticks around.”

Demer isn’t advising anyone to shop in stores right now due to many state’s shelter-in-place orders – but many parents she speaks to tell her that for whatever reason, they prefer to “glove and mask up” and go to the store and buy things themselves. If you are doing that, she says, consider a drugstore instead of a big box store or grocery for non-perishables.

“There will be fewer people in the store,” Demer says, plus, “You can grab those essential items and get a better price.”

Tip 7: Shop with a Credit Card that Pays You Cash Back

Though you should be using your credit card wisely during these uncertain financial times, when shopping for essentials, you might as well get an even better deal by shopping with a credit card that gives you cash back. Not sure which credit card you should use? Check out Bankrate.com or Nerdwallet.com to compare cards and choose one that makes sense for you, Orman says.

She personally loves her Discover and American Express cards because they give her three and five percent cash back – which is like an additional discount on the item, Orman says.

Demer loves the 5 percent back that the Target store card offers. She also receives 5 percent back when she uses her Amazon Rewards Visa offers on Amazon and Whole Foods purchases.

“That helps get those prices down,” Demer says. Right now, she has accrued $1,500 in rewards on her Amazon Visa.

She also loves that the American Express Blue Cash Preferred card offers 6 percent cash back — up to $6,000 on groceries (and some streaming services) each year.

“That’s really going to add up,” Demer says.

As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, click here.

Tom Selleck on the Future of Blue Bloods: ‘I Don’t Think There Is an End Point’

Blue Bloods is wrapping up its tenth season, but star Tom Selleck says the beloved CBS family drama series could be around for a long time yet.

“I don’t think there is an end point,” Selleck, 75, who plays law enforcement family patriarch Frank Reagan, tells PEOPLE. “I think there is a lot of life in the show, as long as you let your characters grow and get older.”

Continues the Hollywood veteran: “There is an evolution. It started out as a character-driven show and it’s even more than that now. When you get to a point like this, and we certainly had it on , the audience is really inside the main characters’ heads,” Selleck says, referencing the 1980s series that made him a star.

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And Selleck says he’s long felt a “kinship” to his onscreen family, including Bridget Moynahan, Donnie Wahlberg and Will Estes. “I love them all,” says Selleck. “We’re all friends.”

Which is a refreshing change of pace, considering some of the series Selleck had worked on in the past.

“I’ve guested on quite a few shows that weren’t always fun,” he says. “There were tensions and egos and civil wars going on, and I said to myself, if I ever get a show, I’m not going to let that happen.”

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And there are plenty of lighthearted moments on the show, which ceased production early due to concerns over COVID-19.

“Our dinner party scenes are like a reunion of friends,” Selleck says. “Sometimes it’s hard for the directors to get us to concentrate. We do the work, and we do it well, but we’re also screwing around and kidding each other and catching up. What we have is truly a blessing.”

Blue Bloods‘ season 10 finale airs Friday at 10 p.m. ET on CBS.

The Best Money Lessons for Kids of All Ages, Whether Just Starting Chores or Facing College Debt

PEOPLE’s Real Tips for Real Life presents practical answers to some of the most commonly asked questions around finance, employment and preparing for the future—even when that future can seem very uncertain.

When Suze Orman’s niece Sophia was 5, she swallowed a penny.

“It’s okay, Aunt Suze, it was just a penny,” Orman remembers the little girl saying. But her aunt saw an opportunity: She asked Sophia’s mother to go to the bank and withdraw nothing but pennies. The next time the girl and her mother went shopping, her mom paid exclusively in pennies.

“Sophia learned the value of a penny,” says Orman of the Women & Money Podcast and the recently released Finance App (download it for free at iTunes and Google Play).

Though conversations with kids about money are tough at any time, the coronavirus pandemic has opened up new opportunities to initiate these discussions – whether that’s for a reason as simple as everyone being home and cleaning out closets together, or for one as difficult as job loss and having to cut way back on nonessential spending.

To help you get started, Orman has a children’s book, The Adventures of Billy and Penny (download it for free here). And she also has some exercises and games to make money smarts feel manageable and digestible for kids from ages 2 to 22.

Lesson One: You don’t have to spend money to have fun.
Orman’s niece, Alexis, recently mentioned she was heading to the store to buy crafts, art supplies and toys to entertain her kids during the quarantine.

“I said, ‘Oh no you don’t. You are not going out,’” Orman tells PEOPLE. “’You are going to stay home and figure out how to entertain these kids with things you already have around the house’.”

“Be creative,” she says: There are a zillion Pinterest toilet paper-and-empty milk-carton crafts. Now is the time to “upcycle.” Have a camp-out in your back yard.

Most importantly: Don’t spend any money right now that you don’t have to spend. Even though you may be tempted to order the super-expensive Lego set to buy yourself some peace, don’t. Instead, explain why you’re not buying new toys in a way that makes sense to young ones.

“You cannot say to kids, ‘We cannot buy that right now; we do not have any money,” Orman says. “ say to them, ‘One day, maybe we can do that again. But right now, everybody is staying at home. is safe and sound in the house.’”

Celebrating a birthday? Have a cake and ice cream Zoom party. When Orman’s nephew, Elliot, recently turned 6, he sat in his driveway while his friends drove by and sang Happy Birthday from a safe, social distance.

“That shows creativity, that shows love, that shows how to do something that really doesn’t cost any money,” Orman says. “And all of that starts to teach your kid values.”

Lesson 2: Declutter your home, while teaching kids not to waste money and to spend smart.

Use your time at home to empty toy chests, closets and storage bins. “Bring it all out,” Orman says, and pile everything that you haven’t used in at least six months in the center of the living room.

Instead of just trashing the things that don’t spark joy, Marie Kondo-style, give it a Suze Orman twist: Put price tags on everything, estimating what you paid for them.

Have one family member get out a calculator, play the banker, and add up how much each person’s discarded items cost. Then discuss the total with your kids, and ask your kids if they think they got their money’s worth out of each item. What was the cost-per-use?

Next, ask if they would rather have the money in their piggy bank, as opposed to a pile of stuff they no longer want. “They will say yes,” Orman says – a valuable lesson.

Do not put the mountain of rejected items back into your closet, Orman says. There are still some charities that are taking no-contact donations. Find one, or wait and donate after the pandemic: “This teaches children that it’s a great thing to help others that don’t have as much,” Orman says.

(And remember to get a donation receipt for next year’s tax return – which teaches another lesson: “It’s a really great thing to get a tax write-off,” Orman says.)

The main concept this decluttering exercise teaches is shopping smart in the future.

When you’re able to shop with your kids again, remind them about the experience and ask if they foresee using the items in six months. Put items on hold for a week, Orman says, and see kids still want it a week later. (They may completely forget about it!)

And no need to wait to put it into practice: If you’re doing all your shopping online for the time being, put an item in your shopping cart, wait a week, and see if they still want it – if they don’t, hit delete and save the money.

 

Lesson 3: Deciding whether to save, spend or share money.

Did you receive a stimulus check? Include your kids in the decision about how to spend the money.

If you still have a paycheck coming in, have no debt and have ample savings (by this Orman means a two-year emergency fund), you may not personally need the stimulus money.

“Ask your kids, ‘What should we do with this money? Do we need it? Do you need it? You have a choice. Do you want to give ? Do you want to keep some? What should we do with it? Have a conversation with them about it.”

Many families, however, truly need the stimulus money to survive. In that case, have a very different conversation with your children.

“If you need every penny, talk to the kids about it,” Orman says, and ask your children which bill they think you should pay first.

“This is the time to teach your kids about what it costs to run a household,” Orman says.

Lesson 4: Real-Life Home Economics

Add “adulting” lessons to your homeschool curriculum: Teach kids how to execute a household budget and how much everything actually costs.

Make it fun by playing Price is Right: Home Budget Edition, with cards that have a symbol for every bill you pay. Try a lightbulb for the electric bill, or Baby Yoda for Disney Plus.

Ask your kids write down their best guess about the costs of everything you spend money on. How much is Netflix? How much do you spend on groceries?

Then, show them the real budget, Orman says, and explain how money is earned: “You can work for money, or you can save money so you have more money.”

Right now, because your kids can’t do things like pick up extra babysitting jobs, help them get creative with ways to add money back into your accounts. Challenge your children to help you lower the bills, Orman advises, and then split the money they helped you save into their savings account.

If, for example, you have two kids, and they help you knock $50 off your electric bill next month by turning lights off when they leave the room or not blasting the A/C, they would each get $25 in their savings account. If kids see a literal payoff, you might not have to hound them to be mindful of their energy usage. “They can start making money by decreasing the bills,” Orman says.

Lesson 5: Teaching kids to work for their money, negotiate a fair rate, and do good work.

Orman hates kids’ allowances. When she talks to children, they often tell her a sibling earns a bigger allowance — not because they did more chores, but simply because they are older.

“You’re not entitled to money, just because you were born,” Orman says. “Here’s how the real world works: You work for your pay.”

Sit down with your kids, and together, make up a list of chores, and ask the kids how much they think each task is worth.

When your child completes a task, help them value their work. If they did a sloppy job, tell them why you don’t think they earned the amount you agreed upon for weeding that garden or cleaning the bathroom. If they did a spectacular job, and they’re undervaluing themselves, then give a bonus, Orman says.

When you create the job list, vary the prices, Orman says. There should be a variety of $1, $3 and $5 jobs as well as $10 tasks. Don’t let kids only pick the big-ticket items, Orman says. Make them start off with the lower-paying jobs.

“In life, you have to work your way up,” Orman says.

These exercises teach kids that if they want money, they must negotiate a fair wage, know their value, and to put care and effort into their work.

The money expert says the pandemic can inspire conversations “about money with children in every aspect of their lives, from what they spend it on, to what they think they’re worth, to getting rid of things,” Orman says. “Teach them money smarts and how to value even pennies.”

Lesson 6: Teach Your Kids to Live Debt-Free

This is also a great time to reset and change your family’s spending habits. You can’t eat out. You can’t go hang out at the mall, or browse Target to kill an afternoon.

If you are drowning in credit card debt, sit your kids down and talk to them about it. Tell them how much money you’ve been spending to maintain their lifestyle. Ask them how you can spend less money and live debt-free in the future. What do they suggest you change?

“Let’s make it a goal to live a lifestyle that we no longer put on credit cards,” Orman says. “These are things you can now teach them.”

Lesson 7: Paying for School – and Tackling Student Loan Debt

If your child has a full scholarship to college – or you have saved for his or her whole life (perhaps in a pre-paid college plan or 529 from the time they were in diapers) and can cover all the expenses without taking on any debt – that’s wonderful. “Mazel Tov,” Orman says. Skip this section.

But if you have a child home from college and you have taken out student loans, sit down and talk to them about how much it really costs to send them to school — from food and housing, to books and tuition.

“All I ask, at this point, is that parents and children get together, and realistically look at what it is costing to send your kids to school,” Orman says. “If something happens to you, the parents: How are you going to pay those loans?”

For graduating seniors with large amounts of debt, and facing a difficult job market, Federal Student Loans are currently going to be postponed until Sept. 30, Orman says. What is their plan to begin paying them off if they haven’t secured a job by then? Are there other opportunities for loan repayment they haven’t considered?

It’s not fun to sit down and talk to your kids about how they will pay off student loans if – worst case scenario – both parents die of coronavirus. But Orman always advocates planning for the worst, and hoping for the best.

While very serious illness is the most horrible thing to prepare for, many families are also dealing with the extreme difficulty of job loss in the pandemic-affected market, and don’t know how they will pay the student loans they co-signed: “Thousands of people have written me, ‘Will the Parent PLUS loans be forgiven?” Orman says; they won’t.

For families looking at college options going forward, expensive private schools are great if you can pay them off without accruing lots of debt, Orman says, “but if you can’t, do not think that you are a bad parent because you can’t send your kids to schools you can’t afford.” Her own success makes her firmly believe that the name of the school does not guarantee future success.

The Takeaway

“What you really want to come out of this experience is the fact that you’ve got to spend precious time together,” Orman says. “You got to eat together. You got to talk with one another about things you probably never talk to your kids about. And you have now taken this time to teach them — above all else – family, and people that you love, are the most valuable entities in your life.”

As information about the coronavirus pandemic rapidly changes, PEOPLE is committed to providing the most recent data in our coverage. Some of the information in this story may have changed after publication. For the latest on COVID-19, readers are encouraged to use online resources from CDC, WHO, and local public health departments. PEOPLE has partnered with GoFundMe to raise money for the COVID-19 Relief Fund, a GoFundMe.org fundraiser to support everything from frontline responders to families in need, as well as organizations helping communities. For more information or to donate, click here.

Hilarie Burton Says the Sexual Harassment She Suffered ‘Affects How I Parent My Daughter’

It’s been over a decade since Hilarie Burton left One Tree Hill, but the memories — both happy and painful — remain with her.

In her new memoir, The Rural Diaries — out May 5 — Burton opens up about her family and her joyful life on a 100-acre farm in the Hudson Valley. But in the book, the actress also writes about the abuse she says she suffered while starring on the CW’s hit teen drama series.

“I had such strong relationships on the show and I still do,” Burton, 37, who was on the show for six years before she left in 2009, tells PEOPLE. “There was so much good. But there was bad too.”

In 2017, Burton, along with several of her former costars and One Tree Hill crew members, came forward about alleged sexual abuse and harassment they endured at the hands of creator Mark Schwahn.

For more from Hilarie Burton, pick up this week’s issue of PEOPLE, on newsstands Friday

Burton recalls being “groomed,” by Schwahn on set, whom she said in 2017 was verbally abusive, touched her inappropriately and kissed her against her will. (Schwahn has never commented on the allegations and was fired from his job as showrunner in 2017.)

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But despite the situation, Burton, then in her early 20s, didn’t formally complain about her boss.

“I was told that if you speak up, your career is over,” says the actress, who is wed to The Walking Dead‘s Jeffrey Dean Morgan, with whom she shares son Gus, 10, and daughter George, 2. “You’ll be labeled a troublemaker.”

As a result, “I didn’t say anything for a decade,” says Burton. “And as a result of that, people were abused after me. The guilt that comes with that is really difficult.”

Now, Burton admits, “I’ll always be angry” about the abuse she endured. But she’s focusing on imparting the lessons she’s learned to her young daughter.

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“It affects how I parent ,” she says. “She will never be a pleaser. If my daughter tells someone to f— off, awesome. I wish I had had the ability to do that.”

Burton says she’s had conversations about her experience with son Gus. “He knows something bad went down on that set and he asks me, ‘Why do you still do conventions for it? Why do you still talk about it?’ But I am making a decision as an adult to focus on the good, to focus on the fan base and the crew and the fact that I got to learn my craft every day.”

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Continues Burton: “It was a wonderful opportunity for me to stretch. And now that are out there, we all just get to collectively give this sigh of relief.”

Ultimately, she says she hopes “that kind of behavior is being flushed out of our industry.” That said, says Burton, “there is still a lot of work to do.”

The Rural Diaries is on stands May 5. Friday Night In with the Morgans airs Fridays (10 p.m. ET) on AMC.