Jay-Z and Beyonce Purchase Most Expensive Home Ever in California

Happy Birthday, Lizzo! (Sat., April 27)

Happy Birthday, , Lizzo!. Melissa Viviane Jefferson turns 36 years old today. Here are five fun facts about the singer. 1. She started playing the flute in fifth grade. 2. Lizzo worked with Prince for his album, ‘Plectrumelectrum.’. 3. Her stage name is inspired by Jay-Z’s single, “Izzo.”. 4. The first song she would dance to at her wedding is Crime Mob’s “Knuck If You Buck.”. 5. Lizzo’s flute, Sasha Flute, has its own Instagram. Happy Birthday, Lizzo!

Courtney Love Disses Taylor Swift and Beyoncé

Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Courtney Love Disses , Taylor Swift and Beyoncé. Love recently spoke with 'The Standard' and had something to say about a few fellow female musicians, according to 'The Hollywood Reporter.'. Taylor is not important, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. She might be a safe space for girls, and she’s probably the Madonna of now, but she’s not interesting as an artist, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” . Love went on to talk about Madonna, saying, “I don’t like her and she doesn’t like me.” . Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'. Next, the grunge icon touched on Beyoncé's critically-acclaimed album, 'Cowboy Carter.'. While Love said she could appreciate the symbolism “about Black women going into spaces where previously only white women have been allowed,” she's just not into it. As a concept, I love it. I just don’t like her music, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.". And then there was Lana Del Rey, who Love thinks "should really take seven years off.". The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”. The veteran rocker said that she hasn't liked Lana's music “since she covered a John Denver song.”. Up until ‘Take Me Home Country Roads’ I thought she was great. When I was recording my new album, I had to stop listening to her as she was influencing me too much, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. It’s great that there are so many successful women in the music industry, but lots of them are becoming a cliché, Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. Now, every successful woman is cloned, so there is just too much music. They’re all the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'. If you play something on Spotify, you get bombarded with a lot of stuff that’s exactly the same. , Courtney Love, to 'The Standard'

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction Is Overturned

Harvey Weinstein’s Rape Conviction , Is Overturned. New York's Court of Appeals overturned the movie mogul's 2020 rape conviction by a vote of 4-3 on April 25. According to the appeals court, trial judge James Burke "prejudiced Weinstein with 'egregious' improper rulings," AP reports. . For example, he let women bring forth allegations against Weinstein that he wasn't charged with. The action was an "abuse of judicial discretion," the appeals court said. . Without question, this is appalling, shameful, repulsive conduct that could only diminish defendant’s character before the jury, New York's Court of Appeals, via AP. Although this conviction has been overturned, the 72-year-old will remain in prison due to a separate 2022 rape conviction in Los Angeles. His lawyers have chosen to appeal that conviction as well. . Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. Jennifer Bonjean, who helped free Bill Cosby from prison, issued a statement about the development. A jury was told in California that he was convicted in another state for rape ... turns out he shouldn’t have been convicted and it wasn’t a fair conviction… , Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. It interfered with his presumption of innocence in a significant way in California, Jennifer Bonjean, Harvey Weinstein's attorney, via AP. On April 25, prosecutors said that "the legal issues identified by the New York Court of Appeal are not present in the Los Angeles County Case.". The Manhattan district attorney's office said they will "do everything in our power to retry this case, and remain steadfast in our commitment to survivors of sexual assault."

Google Fires More Staffers Following Protests Over $1.2 Billion Israel Deal

Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. 'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least 20 more workers following protests over the company supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war. A group representing the fired workers said the total number of staff terminated for protesting is now over 50. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around 'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . The $1.2 billion contract includes cloud computing and artificial intelligence services. . Last week, workers held sit-in protests at Google's offices in both New York and Sunnyvale, California. The protests were organized by the group No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers were fired following the initial sit-in. . According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired "over 20" more workers, “including non-participating bystanders during last week’s protests.”. Google’s aims are clear: the corporation is attempting to quash dissent, silence its workers, and reassert its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. In its attempts to do so, Google has decided to unceremoniously, and without due process, upend the livelihoods of over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'. Google has disputed the group's claims, stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment was terminated was personally and definitively involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”

How Did '4/20' Become a Holiday for Weed?

How Did '4/20' Become a Holiday for Weed?. One common theory is that it stems from a California criminal code for those who distribute the drug. According to CNN, California's 420 code is actually for obstructing entry on public land. The state's medical marijuana program was created from a bill with the number 420. Oaksterdam Cannabis Museum's Chris Conrad says "4/20" started as a code in Marin County, California, at San Rafael High School. In the 1970s, a group called "The Waldos" would get together at 4:20 PM to smoke pot. The time of the day was convenient as it was right after school ended with no parental supervision just yet. "4/20" became a code word that allowed them to notify each other in front of unsuspecting parents. From there, the phrase likely spread across the country

Louis Gossett Jr. Dead at the Age of 87

Louis Gossett Jr. , Dead at the Age of 87. According to a statement from his family, Gossett died on the morning of March 29 in Santa Monica, California, AP reports. Gossett was the first Black man to win both an Oscar for best supporting actor and an Emmy for his role in the TV mini-series 'Roots.'. His first cousin, Neal L. Gossett, told AP that he remembers Louis as a great joke-teller who faced and fought against racism with both dignity and humor. Never mind the awards, never mind the glitz and glamor, the Rolls-Royces and the big houses in Malibu. , Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press. It’s about the humanity of the people that he stood for, Neal L. Gossett, via Associated Press. In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role as a Marine drill instructor in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'. In 1983, Gossett won an Oscar and a Golden Globe for his role as a Marine drill instructor in 'An Officer and a Gentleman.'. In his 2010 memoir, , 'An Actor and a Gentleman,' Gossett called the win, "a huge affirmation of my position as a Black actor.". In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’". In Dave Karger’s 2024 book, '50 Oscar Nights,' Gossett said, “The Oscar gave me the ability of being able to choose good parts in movies like ‘Enemy Mine,’ ‘Sadat’ and ‘Iron Eagle.’". Gossett is survived by his sons, Satie and Sharron.