THIS WEEK

Jordan Clarkson & Travis Scott Were Escorted Out Of An NYC Club Following A Brief Confrontation. Jordan Clarkson and Travis Scott reportedly got into a brawl this weekend, which led to both stars being escorted out of a high-end club. The celebs were enjoying a night out at Zero Bond on Saturday.

Unfortunately for the rapper and the NBA champ, their night out ended by being being escorted out by police. According to reports from TMZ, a man was filming Travis Scott chatting with another attendee inside the New York City club when Travis allegedly confronted him.

That’s when members of Travis’ entourage allegedly began throwing bottles. Jordan and Travis weren’t the only stars celebrating the last weekend of the World Cup at Zero Bond. The hot spot was packed with celebrities for the Raising Cane’s party, which included attendees like Tate McRae, Alix Earle, Jake and Logan Paul, and so many more.

Angel Reese Responds As ‘Protected Species’ Comment Earns Suspension For Karen Coach.  BOSSIP reports…Sandy Brondello is facing backlash and a suspension after her comments about Angel Reese sparked controversy. What started as frustration with the officiating quickly turned into one of the biggest conversations across the WNBA this weekend.

Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello is under fire after a hot mic caught her referring to Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese as a “protected species” during Friday night’s game. Late in the game, Reese collided with Toronto’s Nyara Sabally on a play.. Sabally hit the floor clutching her ribs and was eventually helped off the court with what was later revealed to be a rib injury.

While officials sorted out the sequence, Brondello, visibly upset with the whistle, was caught on the broadcast yelling toward the referees, “Angel, she’s a protected species!” The hot mic moment spread across social media almost instantly and sparked immediate backlash. Many fans felt the wording crossed a line, especially considering Reese is one of the league’s most recognizable stars. One user on X wrote, “Calling a Black woman a species…” Reese saw the post and wasted no time responding. She quote tweeted it with, “ARE WE SURPRISED?! @SBrondello”

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Single Sketches

From The Locker Room …

Brie: “From now on, I will go after what I want and stop waiting on my prince to ride up and swish me away.  If I see a guy I like, I will make the choice. Women must become more aggressive in the match game.”  Stephanie: “If I can’t capture a man’s heart, I’m not settling anymore for his libido.  Some of us get tired of what appears to be a fruitless search and opt for the church to replace the longing.  Others stay active in the “game” and catch as catch can.  We hang tough with “shells” of what we’re looking for and work off our disappointments. “ MORE

 

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The Dating Chronicles

The Message

Lisa knew her co-worker David liked her and it was her plan to use this to her advantage.  David was not her ideal, nor did he appeal to her, but he was the close friend of a guy who did. Her boss, Mark.  Lisa had been admiring his friend Mark for months now, but he seemed unaware of her admiring glances or gestures.  Now David, who was a part of a very elite circle, was inviting her to accompany him to Mark’s birthday party as his date and she couldn’t wait for the opportunity to be close to the man she daydreamed about nightly.  MORE

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Story Of The Werk

Retribution

by Sierra Silverspoon

The restaurant had dim lighting, but Ken recognized his ex-fiancee from across the room. He hadn’t seen her since the breakup two years, ago and there she sat sharing a toast with a striking stranger engaged in the giggly chatter of newfound love.  MORE

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SingleScenes

by Sarah Smart 

Q. My boss and I are very close, and he confides in me often. He is currently having marital problems and suspects that his wife is cheating on him.  His wife also works with us and I happen to know that she is seeing another guy on the job.  I want to tell him, but I’m being advised not to because I have unexpressed feelings for him.  What do you say?     MORE

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Endings: Fumped

But Not Damaged

by Theo McNee

Everyone cannot handle being dumped or rejected by a lover. One friend tried to hang himself when his girlfriend dumped him for another man.  A cousin tried to slit her wrists when a long-distance love dumped her to go back to his ex-wife.  I’ve heard too many stories of folk who just couldn’t get over being rejected and were unable to recover. So, it was encouraging to find several people who had some wild tales of being dumped but were able to overcome it and bounce back.  MORE

 

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Viewpoint

How I Overcame

Dating Despair

by Lisa Monclair

The setting was romantic. The lights were low and the music was soft, as I sat across the table from a man who had taken my appetite away.  He was perfect.  He was tall, handsome, resplendently dressed, articulate, funny, and respectfully employed.  I liked his hair, his eyes, his shoulders, and the way he pronounced my name.    MORE

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Boldness:

A Social Necessity

by Bonita Bennett

Boldness:  You either have ’em or you don’t.  Liking yourself is the basis for it. When you like yourself, you develop the courage to be you.  When you can be yourself and enjoy the view, you can rise above the mediocrity that exists in the world and venture to do what is not expected and leave a most lasting impression.   Classic behavior is mostly fearlessness mixed with cool confidence and is mostly carried out by those who have high self-esteem, a serious commitment to inner peace, and a deep understanding that respect is usually inspired.  MORE 

 

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