Davieanna Marlena Blake, 21, who, according to various sources, is the daughter of legendary West Coast Hip-Hop MC, DJ Quik, real name David Marvin Blake, has been charged with 1st-degree murder in the beating death of her 2-year-old son, reports KPHO.com.[1][2][3] Blake and her boyfriend, Darnell Moses Alvarez, 24, who were arrested by Phoenix police, were found standing over the child’s body outside of their apartment. An autopsy report showed that the child suffered “lacerated liver, severe internal bleeding and multiple bruising throughout his body, inconsistent with being struck with a belt only.” Read more from KPHO.com[4]: Court documents show a witness told investigators he heard Alvarez disciplining the child for wetting himself or the bed, and that he could hear the child being spanked. The witness described the discipline as “excessive.” The child was found with multiple bruises on his legs, arms, buttocks, back and face, the document shows. Blake told police she and Alvarez ...
Cicely Tyson (pictured) has finally won a Tony Award–at age 79-years-young. The legendary actress won for her leading role in the play “The Trip to Bountiful” after a 30-year hiatus from the Broadway stage, according to The Inquisitr[1]. Tyson, who won for “Best Performance by An Actress in a Leading Role in a Play,” plays an elderly woman, Miss Carrie Watts, returning to her childhood home in the Broadway smash. During her acceptance speech, the actress told the audience that she thought she had pulled down the curtain on her acting career but felt compelled to give it one last shot by accepting the role. “I had a burning desire to do more great roles. I didn’t want to be greedy. Just one more,” she enthused. The actress also said that she was the only surviving member of her immediate family. She has lost her mother, father, sister and brother. “I’ve asked over and over again, ‘why,’” she said speaking of her family members passing away over the years. “I now know why.” In addition ...
How dumb can you get? This is the question many Detroiters are likely asking themselves after Fox 2 News uncovered[1] a dim-witted attempted by the Detroit Police Department to simulate a purse snatching–allegedly, at the request of local TV station WDIV Channel 4. SEE ALSO: Say What? Daycare Worker Fired For Being Unmarried And Pregnant![2] According to Fox 2′s report, the simulated snatching, which took place at a gas station, was suppose to be something of a public service video designed to help citizens identify criminals whom they witness commit a crime. The idea was doomed from the start. For one, the gas station where the simulated snatching took place is used by the FBI. Two, an FBI agent was pumping gas as the simulation unfolded. SEE ALSO: Man Cuffed On DUI Charge After Testing 0.000 On Sobriety Test[3] Inspector Shawn Gargalino of the Detroit Police Department explains what happened from there: “The event takes place. The officer takes the purse, runs around the gas station. As h ...
FORT LAUDERDALE — Former NFL star Chad Johnson will serve 30 days in jail after violating probation in a domestic violence case involving his then-wife, TV reality star Evelyn Lozada. SEE ALSO: Arrest Warrant Out For ‘Basketbal Wives’ Star Eric Williams[1] A plea deal that called for no jail time fell apart Monday. Broward Judge Kathleen McHugh rejected it after Johnson playfully slapped his attorney on the behind in court. McHugh says Johnson wasn’t taking things seriously enough, even after he apologized. McHugh also extended Johnson’s probation for three months. The 35-year-old formerly known as Chad Ochocinco pleaded no contest to head-butting Lozada during an argument in August. The Basketball Wives star immediately filed for divorce after barely a month of marriage. SEE ALSO: NAN To Protest Brutality In Front Of Natchez-Adams County Miss. Sheriff’s Dept. [VIDEO][2] Johnson was subsequently released by the Miami Dolphins. He previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals and New England ...
(CNN) – A “conservative Republican” manager of Cincinnati-based IRS screeners told congressional investigators there was no evidence the White House was involved in...
Rasan Portlock, 29, brought his 10-year-old son, Ryheim to tears during an emotional ‘Today’ interview talking about his academic success and “big dreams,” reports theGrio.com.[1] Speaking with NBC’s chief education correspondent Rehema Ellis, Portlock said that he’s seen huge strides in the quality of education at Devonshire Elementary School in Charlotte, N.C. and he believes that the school was previously apathetic about its student: “I didn’t know if they really cared about what they were teaching him or not,” he said. “Now you can tell that there’s more concern about the children’s growth. It’s more about learning, it’s an experience, it’s better. It’s about success.” The proud father talked about Ryheim’s thirst for knowledge, that has been present since birth, and his refusal to back down from a challenge. “He’s always had big dreams, from a child he always wanted to be something,” Portlock said. At his father’s urging, Ryheim said that he used to want to be a doctor, but now he w ...
Ciara was giving an electrifying performance at an LA Pride event in West Hollywood when she was served with a lawsuit from gay club, “The Factory,” for failure to appear at the venue the night before her performance, reports TMZ.com.[1] According to the lawsuit filed by the popular gay bar, Ci-Ci informed them that she couldn’t perform, but that she would make an appearance. But, on June 3, she allegedly backed out completely. The club is suing for breach-of-contract, but Ciara’s rep claims that she cancelled the appearance before a contract was ever finalized: “Ciara’s commitment to perform at L.A. Gay Pride on Saturday night prevented her from making such a Friday night appearance. Despite being notified early last week that Ciara could not appear, the Factory continued to market and promote Ciara’s appearance. “The reason for the continued marketing/promotion is unclear, as it is not known why the Factory would intend to continue to mislead the public, to cause damage to the L.A. G ...
Newark, New Jersey Cory Booker (Photo Credit: AP)TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — Newark Mayor Cory Booker[1]on Saturday formally announced he’s in the race to finish the U.S. Senate term of the late Frank Lautenberg.RELATED:Super Mayor Cory Booker Rescues Dog Left Outside In Freezing Weather [VIDEO][2]Newark Mayor Cory Booker To Hurricane Sandy Victims: “Come Over To My House”[3]The 44-year-old Democrat made his candidacy official at a news conference Saturday in Newark, New Jersey’s largest city. He was joined by former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley, a former pro basketball player who for 18 years held the seat Booker is seeking.Bradley, who endorsed Booker, called him “the right person for the right office at the right time.”Booker began raising money for a Senate run even before Lautenberg, who died Monday, announced retirement plans in February. He had raised $1.9 million by the end of the last reporting period in March.Reps. Frank Pallone and Rush Holt are also planning to enter the Democratic...
