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Jussie Smollett's Ex-Boyfriend Threatens to Leak His Sex Tape

One of the former 'Empire' star's ex-lovers claims the actor owes him money and demands to be paid up, or he will release the three-minute footage of Jussie's sexual activities.




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6ix9ine Offers Explosion of Colors in Music Video for First Post-Prison Song 'Gooba'

The 'Fefe' rapper releases a visual for his brand new single a little over one month after he got an early release from jail because of the coronavirus pandemic.




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Ryan Hurd on Maren Morris' C-Section Recovery: She's Not Very Patient

One month after welcoming his baby boy with the 'Girl' hitmaker, the 'To a T' crooner opens up about fatherhood and being supportive of his wife as she bonds with their first child.




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Hailey Baldwin to Justin Bieber's Haters: 'Leave Him Alone'

The married couple goes on Instagram Live as a part of their new series 'The Biebers on Watch', doing a fun QnA session where they discuss Justin's struggle with Lyme disease.




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Anthony Hopkins Shows Off Best Moves for Drake's Viral 'Tootsie Slide' Dance Challenge

After joining social media site TikTok to tackle the challenge, the leading man in'The Two Popes' passes it on to action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.




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Gwyneth Paltrow Takes Playful Jab at Elon Musk's Controversial Baby Name

Back in 2004, the 'Iron Man' actress generated a pop culture phenomenon when she and then-husband Chris Martin shared with the world the name they chose for their daughter.




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VP Mike Pence's Press Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Trump Confirms

Katie Miller, who is married to Donald Trump's senior adviser Stephen Miller, is the second White House staffer who has contracted COVID-19 after the president's personal valet also tested positive for the virus.




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Tyra Banks Owns Up to Resurfacing 'Insensitive' Moment From 'America's Next Top Model'

The creator/host of the long-running modeling competition finds herself under fire after a clip from a past episode in which she confronted Dani Evans about the gap in her teeth came out online again.




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'RHOA': NeNe Leakes Calls Kenya Moore 'B***h' One Minute Into the Reunion

In a new video from part 1 of the reunion, the Housewives are talking about Kenya's subdued persona named Ken, the nickname given by Kenya's estranged husband Marc Daly.



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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Kim Kardashian Gushes Over Flowers Sent by Tristan Thompson for Mother's Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers athlete seemingly is working hard to win Kardashian women's heart as Kim is mot the only one who gets Mother's Day gifts from him.




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Matt Bomer Voices Optimism Over 'White Collar' Revival During Digital Reunion

The actor playing Neal Caffrey in the crime drama series has reconnected with castmates, including Tim DeKay, Hilarie Burton, Willie Garson and Tiffani Thiessen, and creator Jeff Eastin, in a livestream.




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Andrew Garfield Finds Life 'Very Strange' as He's Self-Isolating Alone Amid Pandemic

The 'Amazing Spider-Man' actor shares tips on how to deal with stress as he is quarantining by himself during the ongoing lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic.




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Nick Cordero's Wife Misses Him as She Pens Emotional Message Amid His Health Woes

The fitness guru Amanda Kloots writes an emotional note to her comatose husband who remains in hospital as he continues his arduous recovery from coronavirus.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.




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Viola Davis and Ava DuVernay Lead Tribute for Uptown Records' Late Founder Andre Harrell

The African-American community including the 'How to Get Away with Murder' actress and the 'Selma' helmer is mourning the loss of influential Uptown Records founder who has passed away at the age of 59.




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David Bowie's Album Will Be Released for Streaming for First Time

The upcoming record, coming out for streaming for the very first time, will include never-before-heard songs titled 'Pallas Athena' and 'V-2 Schneider'.




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PHOTO: Remembering Woolworths - a look back at Southampton's old store

Almost 11 years ago to the day, the last branches of Woolworths closed their doors. Here we take a look back at when the colossal shopping chain had a store in Southampton.




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LeBron James' Alleged Side Chick Sofia Jamora Breaks Her Silence on Affair Rumors

Sofia Jamora addresses the internet chatters on her Instagram after fellow model Erza Haliti claimed she had an affair with married Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.




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Judge Dismisses Lori Loughlin's Attempt to Throw Out Charges in College Admissions Scandal

The 'Fuller House' actress has lost her bid to get charges against her thrown out of the court in college admissions scandal that also sent fellow star Felicity Huffman to prison.




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Lil Wayne and La'Tecia Thomas Call Off Engagement - Get All the Details!

The 'Lollipop' hitmaker and his plus-sized bride-to-be have seemingly put an end to their relationship only months after officially going public as a couple.




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Jussie Smollett's Ex-Boyfriend Threatens to Leak His Sex Tape

One of the former 'Empire' star's ex-lovers claims the actor owes him money and demands to be paid up, or he will release the three-minute footage of Jussie's sexual activities.




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Ryan Hurd on Maren Morris' C-Section Recovery: She's Not Very Patient

One month after welcoming his baby boy with the 'Girl' hitmaker, the 'To a T' crooner opens up about fatherhood and being supportive of his wife as she bonds with their first child.




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Hailey Baldwin to Justin Bieber's Haters: 'Leave Him Alone'

The married couple goes on Instagram Live as a part of their new series 'The Biebers on Watch', doing a fun QnA session where they discuss Justin's struggle with Lyme disease.




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Anthony Hopkins Shows Off Best Moves for Drake's Viral 'Tootsie Slide' Dance Challenge

After joining social media site TikTok to tackle the challenge, the leading man in'The Two Popes' passes it on to action stars Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.




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Gwyneth Paltrow Takes Playful Jab at Elon Musk's Controversial Baby Name

Back in 2004, the 'Iron Man' actress generated a pop culture phenomenon when she and then-husband Chris Martin shared with the world the name they chose for their daughter.




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VP Mike Pence's Press Secretary Tests Positive for Coronavirus, Trump Confirms

Katie Miller, who is married to Donald Trump's senior adviser Stephen Miller, is the second White House staffer who has contracted COVID-19 after the president's personal valet also tested positive for the virus.




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Kobe Bryant's Widow Launches Lawsuit Over Released Photos From Helicopter Crash Scene

Vanessa Bryant seeks damages for emotional distress and mental anguish caused by the 'inexcusable' behavior of deputies at the L.A. County Sheriff's Department and the L.A. County Fire Department.




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Kim Kardashian Gushes Over Flowers Sent by Tristan Thompson for Mother's Day

The Cleveland Cavaliers athlete seemingly is working hard to win Kardashian women's heart as Kim is mot the only one who gets Mother's Day gifts from him.




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Andrew Garfield Finds Life 'Very Strange' as He's Self-Isolating Alone Amid Pandemic

The 'Amazing Spider-Man' actor shares tips on how to deal with stress as he is quarantining by himself during the ongoing lockdown amid coronavirus pandemic.




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Nick Cordero's Wife Misses Him as She Pens Emotional Message Amid His Health Woes

The fitness guru Amanda Kloots writes an emotional note to her comatose husband who remains in hospital as he continues his arduous recovery from coronavirus.




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Sharon Osbourne Moved by Daughter Kelly's Surprise on Mother's Day

Sharon is touched as daughter Kelly Osbourne surprises her with a special Mother's Day gift and the host shows it off to her co-hosts and fans on her TV show 'The Talk'.




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Viola Davis and Ava DuVernay Lead Tribute for Uptown Records' Late Founder Andre Harrell

The African-American community including the 'How to Get Away with Murder' actress and the 'Selma' helmer is mourning the loss of influential Uptown Records founder who has passed away at the age of 59.




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Bernard Blowers didn't get to celebrate VE Day – he was sent to Germany instead

Victory in Europe sparked scenes of delirium across Britain as people flooded on to the streets to toast the downfall of Hitler’s regime.




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VE Day memories –St Alban's Road

THIS photograph was taken by an Echo photographer on VE night and I was printed in the newspaper soon afterwards.




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King's Somborne dog show in 1990

OWNERS put almost as much effort into the performances as their pets for the Dog Ability Challenge staged at King's Somborne horse trials on April 23, 1990.




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Toyota's tiny robot sells for under $400, talks, can't drive

The new robot from Japanese automaker Toyota Motor Corp. can't do much but chatter in a high-pitched voice.




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Judge calls timeout, allows DNA tests in dog's death

A judge has cleared the way for a DNA test in a last-ditch effort to keep a dog from being euthanized in the death of a neighbor's pet.




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15 Aug, NSW: Australia Ensemble: Café and Concert Hall

Venue: Sir John Clancy Auditorium. Time: 8pm.




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ABC's Fresh Start Fund to support local content, including music

The ABC has launched a $5 million development fund to support independent Australian producers and safeguard local content and creativity across multiple genres, including drama, comedy, children's, factual, music and the arts. Out of the five production streams (see further down) of the Fresh Start Fund, of particular interest is the Australian Music Fund, which supports independent Australian artists and musicians across all ABC music networks, including by commissioning new works for ABC Classic and ABC Jazz.




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NYPD Officer And Fiancée Charged In 8-Year-Old Son's Death

The father of an 8-year-old Suffolk County boy who died last week has been charged with second-degree murder. His fiancée has also been charged. County Child Protective Services knew the boy suffered neglect in 2018.




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Sandy Hook Denier Arrested For Harassing Victim's Family

A Florida man has been arrested for the harassment of the family of a Sandy Hook shooting victim. Police allege Wolfgang Halbig emailed hundreds of people the Social Security number of Leonard Pozner, whose 6-year-old son Noah died in the 2012 shooting. Halbig is a contributor to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones Infowars website. Halbig claims the shooting was a hoax. Halbig was charged with unlawful possession of personal identification and held on $5,000 bond.





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The Blues Kitchen Podcast: with Lil' Jimmy Reed

Gaz & Liam kick things off with a collaboration from Miuddy Waters, Bo Diddley & Little Walter. 

Expect more music form The Kills, Waylon Jennings, Albert King, The Last Shadow Puppets, The Beach Boys & Elizabeth Cotton.

There’s also an exclusive Blues Kitchen live session with Lil' Jimmy Reed.

** Join Liam & Gaz for a live recording of The Blues Kitchen Podcast **

Limited £5 tickets from: bit.ly/bkpodcastlive

Weds 16th October

7pm – 9pm

The Blues Kitchen Shoreditch

Head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/BluesKitchenLondon

When you've caught up with the podcast, head over to The Blues Kitchen YouTube channel:
www.youtube.com/BluesKitchenTV

Email the show: radio@theblueskitchen.com

Listen on Apple Podcasts, TuneIn, Mixcloud, Acast & many more…




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11: Art of Rap and Zack O'Malley Greenburg

This week, we have a two-part treat! In the first half of the show, we talk to hip-hop stars old and new at the NYC premiere of Ice-T’s documentary The Art of Rap. Guests include Marley Marl, Fabolous, Raekwon, and Hot 97’s Peter Rosenberg. In part two, we have an extended chat with Jay-Z biographer and Forbes hip-hop writer Zack O’Malley Greenburg about Hov’s business mind, hip-hop branding good and bad, and lots more.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/11/ for full show notes and comments.




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21: Deric "D-Dot" Angelettie

This week, we talk to a man of many names. Deric Angelettie is best known for his work with Bad Boy Records’ production squad The Hitmen, who took over the radio in the mid-90’s. In addition to producing hits like “All About the Benjamins” and “Hypnotize,” he served as Bad Boy’s comic id, The Mad Rapper.

Prior to all that, though, he was a rapper named D.O.P., who released a superb record as part of a duo called Two Kings in a Cipher, with future Hitmen partner Ron Lawrence. We chatted with Angelettie about his whole career and the large collection of top-tier rappers he’s collaborated with or produced.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/21/ for full show notes and comments.




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55: MC Serch and Blake "KEO" Lethem

This episode, we talk the best of old-school NYC life and hip-hop with two folks who know it better than almost anybody. MC Serch is best known for his work with 3rd Bass, but has also executive produced classic albums (including a little one called Illmatic), hosted TV shows, and more.

Blake “KEO” Lethem is a true hip-hop Renaissance man. From being an influential graffiti artist to arguably the first white rapper to designing album covers for the likes of MF DOOM, Blake has seen and done it all, and shares much of it with us here. We talk nightlife, stardom, graffiti’s TRUE relationship to hip-hop, and that time Hammer put out a hit on 3rd Bass.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/55/ for full show notes and comments.




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83: Buddha Monk & Mickey Hess on Ol' Dirty Bastard

Live from Bed Stuy’s Restoration Plaza, we bring you a very special event with Buddha Monk and Mickey Hess, authors of a new biography of the Wu’s Ol’ Dirty Bastard. Occurring only blocks from Dirty’s childhood home, this conversation features not only the authors, but also special appearances from the Wu member’s family and friends. Buddha Monk was Dirty’s close friend since they were children, and had a front row seat to the artist’s rise and fall. His book, co-written with Rider professor Mickey Hess, is The Dirty Version: On Stage, In the Studio, and In the Streets With Ol’ Dirty Bastard, published by Harper Collins. You can buy it here.

If you like this episode, be sure to check out our recent article on the Wu for Radio.com

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/83/ for full show notes and comments.




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89: Smoke DZA & R.F.C.

This week, we sit down with Harlem’s own Smoke DZA and Bluntsmoker, a member of his R.F.C. crew. They’ve just released an album called The Outsiders. Talking in a studio just down the block from DZA’s native “911” (Harlem’s 119th Street), we discuss how Harlem has changed, the overlap between pro wrestling and hip-hop, how his style and voice have mutated over the years, and tons more.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/89/ for full show notes and comments.




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92: Lisa Cortés

Lisa Cortés lives up to her self-description as a “hip-hop Zelig.” She began her career in 1986 as one of the first employees of a then-tiny record label called Def Jam. From there, she went on to manage legendary producers; discover hit rap, reggae, and r&b acts; and even run a label herself.

After her time in the music industry came to an end, Lisa re-invented herself as a successful film producer, starting at the bottom and working her way up to playing a key role in the Oscar-winning movie Precious: Based on the Novel “Push” by Sapphire. She is currently producing, writing, and directing a number of fascinating film projects, which we discuss here.

See http://theciphershow.com/episode/92/ for full show notes and comments.