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  • TIME names WNBA star player Caitlin Clark TIME 100’s ‘Athlete of the Year’

    Caitlin Clark has been named “TIME 100’s Athlete of the Year for 2024”, a testament to her transformative impact on women’s basketball and sports culture. The twenty-two-year-old phenom has shattered records and redefined the fan experience during her illustrious career at the University of Iowa and now in the WNBA. Clark’s electrifying performances have captivated audiences, setting attendance and viewership records. She led Iowa to the 2023 NCAA Championship game, during which nearly ten million viewers tuned in—a milestone for women’s college basketball viewership. Her unparalleled scoring ability, including a record-breaking 191 points in the 2023 NCAA tournament, solidifies her as one of the sport’s all-time greats.

    Beyond statistics, Clark’s influence extends to boosting the sport’s visibility. Her games consistently draw massive live audiences, and she’s been credited with bringing newfound attention and respect to women’s basketball. TIME’s recognition celebrates her not just as an athlete, but as a cultural icon who has elevated women’s sports to unprecedented levels.

    From her collegiate stardom to her professional journey, Caitlin Clark continues to inspire young athletes while breaking barriers in sports. This accolade cements her place in history as a trailblazer redefining what’s possible on and off the court.

  • Jamie Foxx jokingly says he’s done dating white women, post-stroke: “I’m done”

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    Jamie Foxx recently grabbed attention with humor and candid revelations in his Netflix special, ‘What Had Happened Was’. During the show, the Oscar-winning actor reflected on his health recovery from a stroke and joked about his dating preferences. He playfully announced, “No more white girls,” adding a comedic twist with lyrics like “No more potato salad and raisins.” This lighthearted moment was met with laughter as Foxx joked about shifting his romantic outlook following his six-year relationship with Katie Holmes and his recent pairing with Alyce Huckstepp.

    Foxx’s humour extended to addressing rumours of him being cloned, which arose during his recovery. He joked that these speculations were dismissed once he was publicly seen with Huckstepp. The entertainer’s witty remarks added levity to his serious health journey, during which he openly shared details about his brain bleed and expressed gratitude to fans for their support.

    The special highlights Foxx’s resilience, blending his comedic genius with personal insights. His bold declarations and candid reflections continue to showcase his talent for turning life’s challenges into moments of connection and laughter.

  • President Joseph R Biden Jr pardons son Hunter Biden

    On Sunday (December 1), President Joseph R Biden Jr said he pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, after stating he would not interfere with the legal proceedings against him.

    In his statement, President Biden explains why he changed his mind: “Today, I signed a pardon for my son Hunter. From the day I took office, I said I would not interfere with the Justice Department’s decision-making, and I kept my word even as I have watched my son being selectively, and unfairly, prosecuted.”

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    The President continued, “Without aggravating factors like use in a crime, multiple purchases, or buying a weapon as a straw purchaser, people are almost never brought to trial on felony charges solely for how they filled out a gun form. Those who were late paying their taxes because of serious addictions, but paid them back subsequently with interest and penalties, are typically given non-criminal resolutions. It is clear that Hunter was treated differently. 
     
    The charges in his cases came about only after several of my political opponents in Congress instigated them to attack me and oppose my election. Then, a carefully negotiated plea deal, agreed to by the Department of Justice, unraveled in the court room – with a number of my political opponents in Congress taking credit for bringing political pressure on the process. Had the plea deal held, it would have been a fair, reasonable resolution of Hunter’s cases.   
     
    No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son – and that is wrong. There has been an effort to break Hunter – who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me – and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough. 
     
    For my entire career I have followed a simple principle: just tell the American people the truth. They’ll be fair-minded. Here’s the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice – and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision.”

  • Miss America pageant’s operating company files for bankruptcy

    According to Bloomberg, Miss America Competition LLC owes an estimated four million dollars. The company seeks protection from its creditors, based on a filing made in the United States Bankruptcy Court District of Florida (West Palm Beach Division) on November 22. The business has faced difficulties maintaining cultural relevance in a post-feminist world. The Miss America pageant, as of now, is still scheduled between December 31, 2024, and January 5, 2025. Madison Marsh of Colorado will crown her successor, as the court ruled the pageant could continue operation with the ongoing litigation.

  • Drake announces 2025 Australian tour ‘Anita Max Wynn’: No venues announced yet

    It will be the global superstar’s first tour in Australia since eight years ago in 2017.

    Recently, Drake—one of the world’s largest artists of all time—visited famous streamer xQc to confirm his upcoming Australian tour in early 2025. The tour has been scheduled to stretch through at least thirty days—beginning on February 9 until early March.

    Particularly, Drake said, “February 9—for anybody that’s watching from Australia—I’m coming back to Australia for the first time in eight years. Coming back to Australia on tour. Melbourne, Sydney, Gold Coast… February 9 until like… March something.”

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  • Wizkid releases sixth studio album ‘Morayo’, dedicated to his late mother

    Today, Wizkid released his eagerly-anticipated sixth studio album ‘Morayo’. On the sixteen-track album, the Nigerian superstar doesn’t change course in his sound much and brings new faces to the fold (French rapper Tiakola and French and Gabonese singer-songwriter Anaïs Cardot). Regarding the project, the cut with Brent Faiyaz has to be my favourite track because it exists in its universe. Therefore, I wouldn’t mind hearing a joint EP with the two artists in this lifetime.

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    For context (for anyone unfamiliar), Wizkid’s beloved mother passed away in 2023. According to the description on Apple Music, this album is a tribute to the woman who gave birth to one of the world’s exceptional African entertainers.

  • Taylor Swift rumoured to feature on Kendrick Lamar’s highly-anticipated next album

    According to the trending news online, Taylor Swift is rumoured to feature on Kendrick Lamar’s forthcoming album. Transparently, we do not have any inside information about what’s been swarming on the internet. If the globally recognised American recording artists do, it would be a reunion (of sorts). If you recall, the pair collaborated in 2014 on the American superstar’s track ‘Bad Blood’ from her incredible album ‘1989’ (originally). Let’s stay tuned to see if the two will release the alleged record or collaborate next year. It would be interesting to see if Kendrick Lamar releases his highly-anticipated album ahead of the Super Bowl or afterward.

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  • Watch Jonas Brothers cover One Direction’s ‘Night Changes’ after Liam Payne passing

    On Sunday (November 10) in Highland, California at the Yaamava Resort & Casino, the Jonas Brothers performed One Direction’s ‘Night Changes’ to an emotional crowd as a way of mourning with fans and paying respects to their fellow performers. For the performance, Nick Jonas and Joe Jonas sang the song and Kevin Jonas played on guitar.

    @lollyjean_ They sounded SO DAMN GOOD covering Please, Please, Please. Also, wait for Nick comment at the end. #jonasbrothers #jonasbrothersconcert #nickjonas #joejonas #jonasbrothersfan #pleasepleaseplease #sabrinacarpenter @Nick Jonas @joejonas @Jonas Brothers @Kevin Jonas ♬ original sound – Lolly

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    Liam Payne’s unfortunate passing was ruled an accidental death as “pink cocaine” was in his system. The pop star fell from the balcony of his hotel in Bueno Aires, Argentina at the CasaSur Palermo Hotel. He was thirty-one-years old at his time of death. Our hearts go out to his loved ones, family, and seven-year-old son Bear, whom he shares with his former partner, Cheryl Cole.

  • Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly are pregnant with their first baby: See post

    Yesterday, Monday, November 11, bombshell actress Megan Fox announced her pregnancy with famous musician fiancé Machine Gun Kelly. The attractive couple are planning to welcome their first child together. In the post, she used a lyric from her partner’s song ‘Last November’ about the madly-in-love couple’s miscarriage. It will be Fox’s fourth child and her husband-to-be’s second. She has three sons, Noah (12), Bodhi (10), and Journey (8), with her ex-husband Brian Austin Green. Kelly has a daughter named Case, who is 15.

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    Congratulations to the gorgeous couple—expecting a new bundle of joy.

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  • Sexyy Red publicly endorses VP Kamala Harris

    My body. My choice.

    As Election Day in the United States nears, more public figures are getting active. The latest to join the train is Hip-Hop star Sexyy Red, who has publicly endorsed VP Kamala Harris with a simple message: I just voted!!! Don’t tell us what to do with our coochies!! #Kamala4President. On brand, the St Louis-bred star follows other influential women in music like Beyoncé, Megan thee Stallion and Taylor Swift. Check out the post below, showing the rapping star posing for the camera near an SUV in a tan velour sweatsuit, dark shades, a red sports cap, and slides.

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