To help increase diversity by year 2020, Intel’s CEO Brian Krzanich announced an initiative to invest $300 million to increase workplace diversity and abundant tech careers for minorities. The fund will be used within the next three years to improve diversity of the company’s work force, attract more women and minorities to the field and make the industry more welcoming once they get there. The money will be used to help fund engineering scholarships and support historically black colleges and universities.

Thanks to Reverend Jesse Jackson, who helped push all technology companies to reveal their diversity numbers, the tech community was able to see the lack of women and lack of minorities as contributors to the market. Intel, the giant chip maker, is now attempting to bridge that gap, as technology jobs are the fastest growing industry. To start, Krzanich stated their senior management will be evaluated on their ability to increase diversity numbers.

According to the Leveling the Playing Field Institute, by 2020 there will be 1.4 million new technology jobs.

This weekend, “Saturday Night Live” opened with a hilarious skit that called out the infamous Selma movie Oscar snub perfectly. With Martin Luther King Jr. Day approaching, the team over at SNL celebrated by bringing the famed civil rights leader to life.

In the sketch, SNL veteran Kenan Thompson plays the the ghost of the late Dr. King. Pete Davidson plays a high school student who is stumped on how to write a paper about the civil rights activist. Throughout the skit, Davidson tries to update Dr. King on all the progress and happenings in America since his unfortunate passing. Pete informs MLK on everything from having a black president, to how people are “fine with” interracial couples, and the release of the critically acclaimed movie “Selma”. When the ghost of MLK hears about his life being turned into a successful film, Kenan asks, “I guess that one will be nominated for a lot of Oscars, right?” Awkwardness ensues, and well it’s obvious what the elephant in the room is. Selma was snubbed in the Best Director and Best Actor categories for this year’s Academy Awards, and yes we’re still not OK with that.

The sketch concludes with MLK or Thompson, reiterating that the mountain he spoke of during his lifetime remains a pretty steep mountain to climb.

Watch the full sketch here.

Cut.com, a media production company, has recently released a clip showing 100 years of black hair in only a minute time. Starting from the 1910s and ending in current day, the minute-long video shows the most popular styles in black hair history.

In the past, Cut Video has shown 100 years of hair and beauty featuring white women. This time around they hired a black model to showcase the various hairstyles and beauty trends donned by black women throughout history. The camera man perfectly captures a time lapse of model Marshay Mitchell getting her hair and makeup done and embodying a look from each decade. It’s a mesmerizing and nostalgic clip that acts as a visual lookbook of black trends and styles. From looks with fancy hair garments similar to what Josephine Baker wore in the 1920s to the infamous and forever popular “Poetic Justice” braids that took over the 90s, the clip further confirms the beautiful and inspiring things black women can do with their hair.

Think it’s impossible to chronicle the diversity and beauty of black hair in only a minute? Check out the video clip for yourself.

Is the cheater’s gene real?

Cheating is super fun for some people. Like, thrill seekers who are literally turned on not so much by the act of cheating, but by the possibility of being caught while doing so. Cheating has gone on since the beginning of time whether it be on a test (damn algebra) or on our partners. Why do we cheat? Is there a true genetic predisposition to be a cheater or have we all just lost our sense of impulse control?

First, we have to look at what constitutes cheating on your partner. Here is where things can get tricky because we all have our own interpretations of what cheating actually is. For some, it’s dancing with someone that is not their partner at a club. For some, it’s watching porn. Other people feel texting someone that is not their partner is cheating. Those acts are not even physical, but can be cheating. Then, there are the physical acts of kissing, touching, or having sex with someone who is not your partner, which are also considered acts of cheating.

Emotional cheating is perpetuated by women more than men. Why? That’s an easy answer — we are emotional. I don’t mean burn your clothes, set your house on fire, key your car emotional (those are extreme cases that have happened; can we ever forget Angela Bassett’s character setting her cheating husbands clothes on fire in Waiting to Exhale? Nope). Women are hardwired to express their emotions freely and are nurturers by nature, so we need a partner who is there for us both physically and emotionally.

What is emotional cheating? Seeking emotional comfort from someone outside of your partner in an intimate way. It’s not hugging your co-worker when your dog dies, its calling, texting, and spending time with someone else who creates a sense of security, which leads to intimacy. For example, you and your partner have a fight, and instead of talking with your partner about how you feel, you turn to another man or woman. Now, discussing relationship issues with your bestie, and discussing these issues with your cute coworker are different. You are creating a security and intimacy with this person in a way that may upset your partner. Would your partner be okay with the conversations that take place between you two? Has your partner met this person? More importantly would you be comfortable with your partner interacting with someone else in the same manner?

The thing is, we women love to be intimate with people, and by “intimate” I mean we love to form bonds with others. How many times have you gone to the market and struck up a conversation with someone in the checkout line about some random fact of your lives you happen to have in common? We get our hair done and tell our beauticians everything that’s going on in our lives, and yet we only see them a few times per month. Many of our decision are based on emotional connectedness; like who are doctors will be or where we will live. Do we feel a connection to this person or environment, and if we do we feel more inclined to integrate them into our lives.

Emotional cheating is in fact very easy to perpetuate, and most times not even realized. I remember when my ex and I were going through the last six months of our relationship. During that period, I formed a serious and intimate bond with my previous boyfriend and would tell him all about my relationship. We would talk or text all day almost daily, and soon it led to sexting — pics and everything. While it never led to physical cheating, but the emotions were there and had been built up because I allowed them to be. I reached out to someone else who was giving me the emotional support I desperately needed at that time in my life. We have all been there.

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Alright, now let’s get down to the nitty-gritty, physical cheating, which we can universally define as the physical act of kissing or touching and/or sex with someone other than your partner. Physical cheating is perpetuated more by men than women, but make no mistake, women are cheaters too, just like men are emotional cheaters as well. Men crave sex. Women crave sex, but men need sex in a way that generally we cannot relate to. According to a study comparing the sex drives between the sexes, Florida State University psychologist, Roy Baumeister, found that men reported having more frequent/varied fantasies and spontaneous sexual arousal. He also found that men want sex more in all stages of relationships and not just heterosexual men. According to his findings, gay men have more sex than lesbians, and all men say they want more sex partners, and have a higher interest in casual sex.

Cheating for men is more about the physical act as opposed to the emotional attachment, although men will often seek out another partner due to an emotional event that has occurred in their relationship. For example, a new baby being born and receiving all of their wife’s/girlfriend’s attention, the loss of a child, stress at work, emotional trauma from childhood that hasn’t been addressed, which can cause stress on a relationship and lead a man to seek attention or security elsewhere. Let me also keep it real and say that there are also just really immature and selfish reasons people have for cheating on their partners. There is also sexual addiction which is a loss of impulse control.

Can cheating be linked to a genetic predisposition? If your husband’s dad cheated on his wife, will your hubby do the same? If your girlfriend’s mom cheated on her husband, should you worry your girlfriend is a cheater too? Does the “cheater’s gene” really exist and what is it? The cheater’s gene affects the production of a hormone which may be linked to the male brain named vasopressin, but seriously folks there is no definitive proof that this lack of hormone can account for why men cheat. There are environmental, personal, and emotional issues to account for — and personal choice. No one is making him put his penis in a marathon race of vagina trophies, just like no one is making you send those late night texts to your cute coworker.

Instead of cheating, try and figure out what you are lacking in your relationship and either fix yourself and your relationship, or do both of you a favor and move on. Cheating sucks but it doesn’t have to mean the end of your relationship. Plenty of couples have gone through it and survived it. Talk to your partner about what you want or need from him or her, and what you would do if they cheated, and always keep communication up and check in with them emotionally to make sure their needs are being met. Take care of yourself and speak up for what you need and expect from your partner. Perform a relationship check-in and sit down once a month to discuss issues you may be having. Open yourself up to what they have to say and listen instead of becoming defensive, and interjecting every time they try to speak. Communicate both physically and verbally with your partner, and also walk away, no run away, from a situation that you feel cannot be fixed. Staying for the kids, security, or out of fear of being alone is unhealthy and you deserve better. If you cannot move past the cheating, then you need to move on.

By Annika Harris

When it comes to partying all day and night, South Beach has the festivities on lock. But if you’re looking to skip the DJs and bottle service and experience some of the local history and culture that Miami and Miami Beach have to offer, we tell you how to make it happen.

Courtyard Cadillac Marriott Miami Beach

STAY

The best way to experience Miami Beach is to avoid the frenzy of the South Beach, so we highly suggest staying in the more accessible Mid-Beach District. The historic Courtyard Cadillac Marriott Miami Beach, which covers a full city block, boasts a celebrated art-deco façade as well as oceanfront views and easy access to the ocean. Swimmers will appreciate the Cadillac’s historic swimming pool with a true deep end, the only one in the city. Marriott.com

Downtown’s InterContinental Miami not only provides a real city experience, but it also has a reputation as a premier luxury accommodation for both business and leisure travel. Its well-appointed rooms and suites offer expansive views of Biscayne Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Port of Miami. The lobby of the 34-story lodge doubles as an art gallery of sorts—it’s built around an 18-foot, 70-ton Henry Moore sculpture and also features digital art installations throughout. At nightfall, the facade of the hotel transforms into a light installation of a dancing couple. ICMiamiHotel.com

[Image: Barry Grossman/Courtyard Cadillac Marriott Miami Beach]

La Bomba at Toro Toro Miami

EAT

Toro Toro Miami, located inside the InterContinental, exceeds the expectations of the typical “hotel restaurant,” thanks to the culinary talents of celebrated chef Richard Sandoval. Offering a Pan-Latin twist on the contemporary steakhouse, the downtown resto’s Tilapia and short rib dishes are standouts. But it’s the dessert—specifically the La Bomba—that is the denouement. Prepared tableside, La Bomba’s chocolate sphere contains fresh berries, dulce de leche and strawberry ice cream, cream cheese mousse, almond cookie crumbs, caramel, vanilla, and berry sauces. ToroToroMiami.com

Yes, it’s in South Beach, but Ocean Drive’s Larios on The Beach is a must. Owned by Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Larios transports diners back to the glory days of 1950s-Cuba with tasty Cuban fare (the Avocado Salad and Vaca Frita de Pollo), potent mojitos, and, of course, great live entertainment. LariosOnTheBeach.com

One of Miami’s most well-known attractions for tourists and locals is the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. This palatial estate was the winter home of James Deering from 1914 to 1922. Guests can tour the European-inspired Main House and Formal Gardens, which were a collaboration between Deering, his chief designer, architect, and landscape designer. After exploring, visitors must stop at the Vizcaya Cafe and Shop, which was once Deering’s bowling alley, billiard room, and smoking room, to experience a gourmet menu of fresh salads and sandwiches, Italian gelato, espresso, and homemade cookies. The juicy cheeseburger is also a delight, as it’s topped with just the right amount of crumbled bleu cheese. Vizcaya.org

[Image: Gio Alma/Toro Toro Miami]

Little Haiti Cultural Center

HANG

The Little Haiti Cultural Center exposes visitors to the Afro-Caribbean culture in South Florida through the visual and musical arts and serves as the anchor of creativity for the community. It is comprised of three buildings, including a 2,600 square-foot art gallery, which recently showcased the music and photos of Haitian singer Toto Bissainthe. A visit to the Caribbean Marketplace is a must for shoppers seeking traditional Haitian and Caribbean art, crafts and jewelry. LittleHaitiCulturalCenter.com

Historic Overtown was known as “The Harlem of the South” because its red-letter galleries, museums, and landmarks have hosted greats like Langston Hughes, Marian Anderson and W.E.B. DuBois. The historic Lyric Theater, which opened in 1913 and is now the home of The Black Archives, was once a major entertainment center for Blacks in Miami and anchored the “Little Broadway” district (its foundation also hosts tours of the area). TheBlackArchives.org, 305-636-2390

At a time when African-Americans often have a contentious relationship with law enforcement, it’s important to remember that for a time in Miami, Blacks policed themselves. The Black Police Precinct & Courthouse Museum celebrates the first five Black police officers of the Miami Police Department and their history. The building is the one and only to contain a police precinct and courthouse. The museum is also a great place to have a “Ball & Chain Wedding.” HistoricalBlackPrecinct.org

Make your way to Calle Ocho in Little Havana for an informative taste of South Florida’s Cuban-American culture. Miami Culinary Tours’ (MiamiCulinaryTours.com) Little Havana Food Tour ($59) exposes foodies to delectable Cuban cuisine, such as Tostones Relleno de Pollo (a cup-shaped re-fried green plantain topped with Sofrito-seasoned chicken), Empanadas Picadillo (beef patty), Cafe Cubano, and Guarapo (a refreshing beverage squeezed from sugar cane). Popular stops include the Cuba Tobacco Cigar Co. (CubaTobaccoCigarCo.com), where true Cuban tobacco is rolled, and Domino Park, where locals enthusiastically play dominoes and chess.

Round out your time in Miami with Ocean Force Adventures’ Biscayne Bay Adventure, a tour that provides a glimpse of Miami few visitors get to
experience. Expert local guides whisk passengers away on a six-seater high performance Zodiac RIB boat to secluded locations, popular landmarks and significant sites, like Stiltsville, a collection of homes on stilts located on the edge of Biscayne Bay. OceanForceAdventures.com

Like many of us, celebrities used this past long weekend to their advantage. Some spent a day at the beach, some cozied up with loved ones, and some never stopped grinding. See what your favorite celebs were up to this weekend here.

Amber Rose snapped some selfies seaside.

Kevin Hart broke bread with Dave Chappelle and SNL creator Lorne Michaels.

Tracee Ellis Ross played dress up with designer Michael Costello.

Beyoncé soaked in some sunlight on the water.

“Empire” stars Jussie Smollett and Taraji P. Henson shared a cookie.

Keke Palmer enjoyed some puppy love.

Michael Sam popped the question to his boyfriend, Vito.

By Lauren Maillian Bias

Born and raised in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Fabrice Tardieu has long been inspired by the energy and style of Europe and abroad. In 2014, Fabrice Tardieu launched his eponymous luxury menswear brand with one concept in mind: creating meticulously handcrafted laidback luxury menswear that is effortless and accessible while offering complimenting fits for the average man.

Simply put, the brand is making high-fashion effortless and accessible. With over ten years of experience in the fashion industry, Fabrice began his career at Giorgio Armani in France, then launched Bogosse in 2004, a shirt label that saw the likes of major retailers including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Nordstrom carrying the brand where he served as creative director. Today, Tardieu and his creative style can be found in the Miami showroom of his newest brand, where he designs and develops the Fabrice Tardieu collection, which also includes a distinguishable sneaker collection and is inspired by the multi-cultural energy of Miami, New York City, Paris and London street-cultures.

The brand fuses times, places and essences, relentlessly cutting, threading and intermixing materials that Fabrice then brings to his workshop in Italy, where his visions are fashioned with European craftsmanship. Known for creating unique style that always offers an edge, your wardrobe will appreciate an infusion of Fabrice Tardieu’s impeccable collection. Currently available at select Neiman Marcus locations in the U.S., with an online store launching soon. www.FabriceTardieu.com

With the country celebrating the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. on this historic holiday today, the cast of the critically acclaimed film Selma took to the streets of its namesake in Alabama to show their support and solidarity for the ongoing civil rights movement.

Oprah Winfrey, film star David Oyelowo, Common, John Legend and director Ava DuVernay traveled to Selma to march with local protesters. Their march quickly became a powerful celebration and time for reflection on what MLK and many of his supporters went through when they fought for our freedom many years ago.

Attendees marched throughout the streets holding signs like “March On” and messages supporting the town of Ferguson. It became very emotional, reminding many that we will continue to fight and march for justice.

While in Selma, John Legend and Common performed their Oscar-nominated song “Glory” for local attendees. It was performed alongside the Tuskegee University Gospel Choir on the Pettis Bridge in Selma. Common tweeted about his historic performance saying, “Honored to be performing #Glory w/ @johnlegend in Selma on this great weekend. #History”. Director DuVernay added, “Such a joy, a privilege, an honor to be in the city of Selma today with my parents, my siblings + my #SelmaFilm family. Onward! #SelmaisNow.”

Although people are still bothered by the film’s Oscar snub and not being nominated for categories like Best Male Actor and Best Director, it seems like the cast was able to put their disappointment aside to further spur change and inspire others.

Selma is still playing in theaters now.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is hailed as one of the greatest men in our nation’s history. His powerful words and unwavering nonviolence energized, organized, and mobilized African-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement, and helped to create lasting change across the United States. While the dream he preached about has been far from realized, his prolific speeches have gone unmatched since his tragic assassination in 1968. To honor his legacy, here are 10 of the most inspirational quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On national holidays and important dates, Google swaps its usual homepage logo for a Google Doodle that celebrates the occasion. Today, to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the search engine features work from collage artist Ekua Holmes. In the piece, Dr. King is shown marching arm-in-arm with other Civil Rights activists across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. On her site, Holmes explains the inspiration behind her work.

“I work primarily in collage using a process of searching for and rescuing what has been lost, forgotten or discarded. Using these found textures, photographs, and ephemera, I reconstruct new images, which resonate with a larger message, beyond the particularities of place, to reveal relationships between the local and the universal.”

Click through for a look at a few of Holmes’ beautiful, powerful pieces. To view her entire collection, visit her site.

“A Matter Of Time,” Ekua Holmes

“Cancer Rising Aquarius Moon,” Ekua Holmes

“Daddy’s Girls,” Ekua Holmes

“Easter Sunday,” Ekua Holmes

New England Patriots defensive tackle Vince Wilfork used his great athletic strength to pull a woman from an overturned car on Sunday night.

Wilfork was driving home from an AFC Championship Game against the Indianapolis Colts when he saw a woman trapped in a vehicle turned sideways on Route 1 in Foxborough, Mass. near Gillette Stadium. Police WCVB they found Wilfork by the woman’s side when they arrived to the accident scene.

“The first thing I told her was ‘don’t panic.'” Wilfork told reporters. “My job was to help the person in the car.”

Police told Wilfork that they could use him to assist in the woman’s rescue. While officers held open the door on the driver’s side of the 2015 Jeep Wrangler, Wilfork reached in and grabbed the woman out of the car.

“Wilfork reached in and helped lift the operator out of the vehicle with one hand,” authorities said.

The woman, 38-year-old Mary Ellen Brooks, was then charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol and negligent operation of a vehicle.

The police were stunned by Wilfork’s selflessness, but his coach, Bill Belichick, says his 33-year-old player is known to be a guy who oftentimes has good deeds up his sleeve, ESPN reported.

“He’s got a lot of character and a lot of integrity—how generous he is with his time and personal support, and the time and interest and compassion he has for other fellow human beings,” Belichick said. “It doesn’t surprise me because that’s really the type of person he is.”

Wilfork, clearly humble, is just glad that he and the police were able to help.

“The good thing is that we got her to safety,” said Wilfork. “I don’t want anything from it. If I saw it a million times, I’d do it a million times no matter what the situation would be.”

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A recent Washington Post-ABC News poll shows that President Barack Obama’s approval rating has reached 50 percent for the first time since May of 2013.  The hike in his ratings is the biggest since after he announced Osama Bin Laden’s death in May of 2011.

The poll was conducted via telephone from Jan. 15-13 and questioned 1,003 adults. The results have a 3.5 point error margin.

When poll takers were asked whether they approved or disapproved of how President Obama is “handing his job,” 50 percent approved, while 48 percent disapproved.  The Post says that the economy is responsible for this increase in approval.  In December of 2014, 81 percent of people who approved of Obama’s work on the economy agreed with him overall, whereas now, 91 percent who agree with his economical strategies approve of him as a president.

The approval of Hispanics, moderates, and Democrats has increased more than any group, along with evangelical Christians, who typically back Republicans.  People under the age of 30 agree with Obama more as well, with their approval number up by 19 points.

Not all of the poll’s results were positive, such as the fact that 56 percent said that the country is going in the wrong direction.  But many of the percentages reflect the possibility of a promising year for Obama.  However, with reports of what will be discussed during the upcoming State of the Union address, will Obama be able to stay in the country’s good graces?

The White House released tips on what to expect from the President during Tuesday’s speech.  The statement said Obama will discuss plans to create tax breaks for the middle-class and take a critical look at eliminating the tax loopholes used by the wealthy, according to USA Today.

Some of the tax breaks the President is expected to offer will deal with child care and college education.  He announced last week that he wants to make community college free for responsible students, and is expected to expound on this idea during his speech.

The White House says that Obama wants to “simplify our complex tax code, make it fairer by eliminating some of the biggest loopholes, and use the savings to responsibly pay for the investments we need to help middle-class families get ahead and grow the economy.”

He also plans to enforce fees on large corporations who take out loans frequently.

These plans to cut privileges for the wealthy are expected to generate a revenue of $320 billion within 10 years, while the tax breaks are expected to cost $235 billion over the same amount of time.

Obama released a radio broadcast message insuring that his State of the Union speech will focus on how to continue improving economically by building a stronger middle-class.

“And I’ll call on this new Congress to join me in putting aside the political games and finding areas where we agree so we can deliver for the American people,” said Obama.

By Lindsey India

It’s been over a decade since we’ve gotten an album packed with new music from TLC, but the wait for something fresh from the ladies is almost over.

While the girl group disbanded after their beloved Left Eye passed away in 2002, Chilli and T-Boz have reunited for performances, as well as helped VH1 release a biopic movie about their career. Now, both of the members are ready to work on their very last album together, and they’re using Kickstarter to get some help from fans and supporters.

Chilli recently spoke with Billboard, where she talked about TLC’s Kickstarter campaign to fund the project, as well as revealing their plans for their final album.

By Lindsey India

An African American woman had just moved into her new home in the suburban Montgomery County, which is near Washington D.C., when she awoke to discover a racial slur painted on her garage door.

Coincidentally or maybe not, this hate crime occurred yesterday, which happened to be the celebration of Martin Luther King Day around the country.

According to reports, a neighbor discovered that the phrase, “N**** go home” was spray painted on the victim’s garage door, and offered to help her get rid of it after informing her of the incident.

[Image: Montgomery County Police Department]

The two then dialed 911 to inform officials, who later investigated the incident, before they removed the writing.

The female victim, who has not been identified, moved into the Chevy Chase neighborhood the previous week. The are is mostly populated by lawyers and government officials. It is said to be one of the most affluent towns in the country, with a median household income of $250,000.

Police authorities believe the hate crime was committed between the hours of 2 p.m. Sunday and 7 a.m. Monday morning, just prior to being reported.

They have also released a photo of the words on the garage door to their Twitter, hoping that users may be able to help them track whoever is responsible.

If you have any information on this crime, you can contact the local police at 301-279-8000.

By Lindsey India

ISIL continues to raise fear overseas, as the terrorist group has released another shocking video involving two Japanese men. The footage shows masked militant standing in between the two imprisoned men who face the camera on their knees, threatening to behead them in 72 hours if Japan does not pay a $200 million ransom.

The two hostages have been identified as Kenji Goto and Haruna Yukawa. In the video, the men have a knife pointed at them by the unidentified militant.

The threat comes in light of Japan’s recent pledge to provide non-military assistance to countries that plan to fight the Islamic state, but so far, it has yet to be verified by officials.

The unidentified ISIL member said:
“To the Japanese public, just as how your government has made the foolish decision to pay 200 million to fight the Islamic State, you now have 72 hours to pressure your government in making a wise decision by paying the 200 million to save the lives of your citizens,” the masked man said in the video says. “Otherwise this knife will become your nightmare.”

The Japanese Prime Minister, Shinzo Abe,expressed concerns over the video at a news conference, and demanded that the two hostages be released immediately.

Watch the full video below:

Sister-in-law of the late Whitney Houston wasn’t too fond of Lifetime’s Whitney biopic, that aired on Sunday, penning an open letter slamming the movie.

In an open letter posted to Whitney’s official website , Pat Houston described frustration that she nor her family were never called, or offered an advanced copy of the movie. She is also upset that Lifetime decided to air the movie so close to the anniversary of Whitney’s death, February 11, 2012.

Part of the letter read:

“Why deny selected members of the family an advanced copy of the film? As we once again enter a season of bereavement and the strategic timing so close to the anniversary of Whitney’s death, this is a disappointment that any of us who loved her could do without. This creative pursuit at the expense… reeks of condemnation and deceit… enslavement.

I say this to all Whitney’s family, friends and fan base: If you watch this movie, watch it knowing that Lifetime is notorious for making bad biopics of deceased celebrities and brace yourself for the worst.”

The letter concluded with Pat calling the team behind the movie, including producer Angela Bassett, “inexperienced.”

Former Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police Detective Chauncey Carthan has been cleared for shooting an unarmed man after a night of drinking while off-duty.

On September 4, 2012, Carthan drove his unmarked car home intoxicated from a friend’s house after drinking Brandy. During the drive, he spotted a speeding Ishmael Gough, 24, and decided to pull him over.

According to reports, the 54 year old cop claims Gough lunged at him, causing Carthan to pull his weapon, shooting Gough in the leg.

Carthan retired from the police force after the November 2013 shooting investigation found he violated department policy, but was ultimately cleared of any wrongdoing. Instead, he was found guilty of driving under the influence. He was ordered to attend an alcohol-intoxication class and pay a $500 fine.

“He doesn’t get to hide behind the fact he’s a cop,” said prosecutor Nick Mudd to the Courier-Journal. “When you got in the car and you were drunk, you stepped outside of that role.”

Gough was never charged.

“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star NeNe Leakes is undoubtedly one of the most outspoken characters in reality television. But her son’s constant legal issues are one subject which she’s pretty tight-lipped. She has kept quiet about her son’s list of run-ins with the law from 2013-2014. As a result, he was jailed and forced to attend rehab after being caught with drugs and alcohol in his system.

Leakes’ son, 25-year-old Bryson Bryant, has been arrested in the past for shoplifting, marijuana possession, violating his probation, and driving with a suspended license, according to Radar Online. His arrests date back to 2010.

But in 2013, his troubles worsened when he got into a car wreck. In June of that year, after a witness said they saw an overturned car in a ditch in Johns Creek, Georgia, police arrived and observed Bryant with an injured leg and smelling of “alcoholic beverages,” according to the officer’s report. Bryant had knocked down two utility poles before crashing. The officer said Bryant insisted he only had one beer and ran off the road because “it was dark,” but from his “slow and deliberate” responses to questions, it was apparent he was intoxicated.

Although Bryant’s blood alcohol level was .048, which is below the legal limit of 0.8, he was still charged with driving under the influence, along with reckless driving, failure to maintain driving within a lane, and other charges related to damaging property and speeding.

Bryson was to serve 30 days of in-house arrest in February 2014 for his charges. He was ordered to receive random drug testing, for which he tested positive for cocaine at one point. He also violated his parole four times, failed to attend mandatory DUI school, and did not pay his fines of over $1,200. As a result of his rebellion, he was ordered to spend three months in jail and was released in November of 2014.

Now, legal documents that were filed on Jan. 13, 2015 say that Bryant has been ordered to attend “intensive” rehab.

Bryant, who is the father of a baby girl named Bri’Asia, has not seen the end of his legal woes.

Now that the holidays are long gone and the end-of-season January sales have begun, it’s time to be a little selfish and shop for yourself. But I don’t want you to run to the mall and indulge in every trend there is this season. Instead, I tapped fashion maven Tameka Raymond to reveal the 11 wardrobe basics every woman needs in 2015. She also explains how these garments will expand your fashion arsenal. And remember, when it comes to your wardrobe, it’s best to be a “basic chick” because simple is the foundation for every good look.

Banana Republic Sloan-Fit Trouser

Tameka says every woman needs a pair of black trousers because they’re a great go-to staple. Black pants can be transformed for semi-casual and professional outings.

Banana Republic One-Button Soft Blazer

Yes, a blazer completes a suit, but it will also elevate a casual look, like jeans and a T-shirt.

Rag & Bone Skinny

And speaking of denim, Tameka says the right skinny jean can be taken from day to night with the right shoes and accessories.

Victoria’s Secret Dream Angels Demi Bra

Even though your bra isn’t meant to be a feature of your outfit, a dependable one in black or nude — no white! — is a wardrobe staple. We need to keep the girls at the right altitude, says Tameka.

Zara Combination Fur and Wool Coat

“Just because it’s cold outside doesn’t mean you can’t be cute,” said Tameka. Remember, your coat makes the first style impression during the winter.

Ann Taylor Faux Leather Leggings

A good black leather legging, whether faux or real, is sharp and effortless, and has a cool vibe that just never seems to get old, explained Tameka.

Rag & Bone Wide Brim Fedora

A fedora comes in handy when you want to draw attention or disguise a bad hair day.

Givenchy Calfskin Shark-Lock Fold-Over Bootie

An ankle bootie can be worn with trousers, leather leggings, jeans, a dress, or a skirt.

J.Crew Chambray Pocket Shirt

A worn-in denim shirt is the perfect throw-on piece. It can be worn with many different bottoms and will ultimately stretch your wardrobe, Tameka advises.

Céline Butterfly Sunglasses

It’s important to look glamorous and give an air of mystery, while keeping the sun out of your eyes.

Givenchy Large Floral Print Leather Folded Pouch

Your bag should put the punctuation on your look. The one above and the same style in paisley are favorites of Tameka’s. “You can’t lose either way,” she says. “It’s just a beautiful bag!”

Want more fashion tips from Tameka Raymond? Of course, you do! Then, you must attend her STYLE THEORY workshop in a city near you. Not only will Tameka share more of her styling advice, she’ll also have hair and beauty professionals and motivational speakers spilling their insider secrets.

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