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Hampton University Student-Athlete Comes Out As First Gay Football Player at an HBCU Byron Perkins, a defensive back at Hampton University, shared his sexuality on Instagram. Byron Perkins, a Hampton University defensive back, has made history after he publicly came out as gay, the first time a football player at an HBCU has done so. He made the announcement on Wednesday on his Instagram story where he wrote, “I’ve decided that I’m going to make a change, and stop running away from myself. I’m gay, let it be known that this is not a ‘decision’ or a ‘choice.’ Yes, this is who I am, this is who I’ve been, and this is who I’m going to be. Simply put, I am who I am.” Since 2014, when former University of Missouri football star Michael Sam came out as gay, there have been more and more college and professional football players who have been open and willing to share their sexuality. But Perkins and Sam, are two of the only Black football players to come out as gay. In an interview with Outsports.com, Perkins shared that his coaches have been very supportive, but the reaction from his teammates has been good but “very mixed.” Perkins shared that he wants to lend assistance to other Black men at HBCUs that are struggling with their sexuality, so coming as gay could be the first step to helping others. More from Outsports.com: “Especially at an HBCU, young Black gay men need an outlet,” he said. “They need a support system. There hasn’t been an out gay football athlete at an HBCU. I want to end the stigma of what people think. I want people to know they can be themselves. “It’s about that kid who’s going to see this and think he can be himself too.” A junior at Hampton, Perkins has six more games to play this season and has recorded 16 tackles, two deflected passes and one interception. He previously played at Purdue University, one of the marquee schools in the Big-Ten, before transferring to Hampton University three years ago, according to Hammerandrails.com. https://www.theroot.com/hampton-university-student-athlete-comes-out-as-first-g-1849686482

"In a series of late-night chats (one from her bathtub) the pop goddess gets candid about family, legacy, and being a holiday icon." More to read here: It’s Mariah Carey Season, Darling (wmagazine.com)

Better luck next year? Elizabeth Chan Wins 'Queen of Christmas' Trademark Dispute Against Mariah Carey: 'Badge of Honor In August, Chan and Darlene Love challenged Mariah Carey's decision to trademark the title The court has sided with Elizabeth Chan in blocking Mariah Carey's bid to be the sole "Queen of Christmas." Back in March 2021, the "Fantasy" singer, 53, filed an application with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office with hopes of legally marketing herself as the sole "Queen of Christmas," CBS News reported in August. After the bid was made public in July 2022, fellow singer Chan — who claims she also has ties to the "Queen of Christmas" name, had her attorney, Louis W. Tompros of Boston-based WilmerHale, file a formal declaration of opposition against Carey's trademark claim. On Tuesday, Chan announced the U.S. Trademark Trial and Appeal Board blocked Carey's attempt of owning the exclusive rights to the title, along with her attempts to trademark "Princess Christmas" and "QOC." The 23 page court document available here: USPTO TTABVUE. Proceeding Number 91277915

This is trending all over social media and I'm surprised no one made a thread here.

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Jennifer Aniston made headlines at the start of November when she declared, “There are no more movie stars.” It’s a statement that Quentin Tarantino agrees with, as evidenced by the director’s recent interview on “2 Bears, 1 Cave” podcast (via Mediaite). Tarantino attributed the loss of movie stars to the “Marvel-ization of Hollywood.” “Part of the Marvel-ization of Hollywood is…you have all these actors who have become famous playing these characters,” Tarantino said. “But they’re not movie stars. Right? Captain America is the star. Or Thor is the star. I mean, I’m not the first person to say that. I think that’s been said a zillion times…but it’s like, you know, it’s these franchise characters that become a star.” For Tarantino, Captain America is the star and not Chris Evans. “I’m not even putting them down frankly, to tell you the truth,” the director said earlier about movie stars no longer existing in bulk. “But that is one of the — the legacy of the Marvel-ization of Hollywood movies.” Tarantino also clarified in the interview that he does not “hate” Marvel movies but dislikes them for being the only product Hollywood is interested in making these days. “Look, I used to collect Marvel comics like crazy when I was a kid,” Tarantino said. “There’s an aspect that if these movies were coming out when I was in my twenties, I would totally be ******* happy and totally love them. I mean, they wouldn’t be the only movies being made. They would be those movies amongst other movies. But, you know, I’m almost 60, so yeah. No, I’m not quite as excited about them.” “My only axe to grind against them is they’re the only things that seem to be made,” he added. “And they’re the only things that seem to generate any kind of excitement amongst a fan base or even for the studio making them. That’s what they’re excited about. And so it’s just the fact that they are the entire representation of this era of movies right now. There’s not really much room for anything else. That’s my problem.”

Something huge could be in the works. Let's remember that Iggy will be involved in film this year and next year. She also has her own production company.

https://www.instagram.com/p/ClUvcnwPvyD/ Y'all know what pic it is UPDATE: She posted this later and some people are assuming it's about Selena

Her comeback era is here

Album of the Year An Evening With Silk Sonic, Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) Away Message (EP), Ari Lennox Breezy, Chris Brown Good Morning Gorgeous, Mary J. Blige Heaux Tales, Mo’ Tales: The Deluxe, Jazmine Sullivan R&B Money, Tank WINNER: Renaissance, Beyoncé Song of the Year “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy WINNER: “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige “Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long “Last Last,” Burna Boy “Pressure,” Ari Lennox Video of the Year “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige “Have Mercy,” Chlöe “Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long “Last Last,” Burna Boy “Pressure,” Ari Lennox WINNER: “Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) Best New Artist CKay Coco Jones Dixson Doechii Fireboy DML Muni Long Steve Lacy WINNER: Tems Best R&B/Soul Female Artist Ari Lennox Beyoncé H.E.R. WINNER: Jazmine Sullivan LizzoMary J. Blige SZA Tems Best R&B/Soul Male Artist Babyface Brent Faiyaz Burna Boy Charlie Wilson WINNER: Chris Brown Giveon Lucky Daye PJ Morton Best Collaboration “Amazing,” Mary J. Blige feat. DJ Khaled “Be Like Water,” PJ Morton feat. Stevie Wonder & Nas “Call Me Every Day,” Chris Brown feat. Wizkid “Gotta Move On,” Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller “Hate Our Love,” Queen Naija & Big Sean WINNER: “Make Me Say It Again, Girl,” Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers feat. Beyoncé “Move,” Beyoncé feat. Grace Jones & Tems “Slow,” Tank feat. J. Valentine Certified Soul Award Chaka Khan Charlie Wilson Diana Ross WINNER: Mary J. Blige Maxwell PJ Morton Ronald Isley & The Isley Brothers T-Pain The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter’s Award “Bad Habit,” Steve Lacy “Break My Soul,” Beyoncé “Church Girl,” Beyoncé “Good Morning Gorgeous,” Mary J. Blige WINNER: “Hrs & Hrs,” Muni Long “I Hate U,” SZA “Last, Last,” Burna Boy “Pressure,” Ari Lennox Best Dance Performance WINNER: “About Damn Time,” Lizzo “Call Me Every Day,” Chris Brown feat. Wizkid “Have Mercy,” Chlöe “Persuasive,” Doechii “Pressure,” Ari Lennox “Smokin Out the Window,” Silk Sonic (Bruno Mars & Anderson .Paak) “We (Warm Embrace),” Chris Brown “Woman,” Doja Cat https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/2022-soul-train-awards-winners-list-1235176180/

Multiple Latin Grammy winner Laura Pausini enjoying and fangirling over Xtina's performance last night! Laura also has an amazing, near perfect, voice live! Talent stanning talent

following the footsteps of legends

Irene Cara, best known for singing the title tracks of the classic 1980s films Fame and Flashdance, has died at the age of 63. The news was confirmed by her publicist Judith A. Moose on Twitter, who revealed that Cara died at her Florida home. The cause of death is currently unknown and will be released “when information is available”. A memorial for fans is set to be held in due course. NME