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A Guide To Galentine’s Gift Shopping According To Your Friends’ Zodiac Signs

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 10:04 PM PST

People shower their loved ones with gifts on Valentine’s Day, so why not Galentine's Day? In case you don’t know what Galentine’s is, it’s an unofficial holiday celebrated on February 13 to show love for your lady friends as opposed to romantic partners. It was originated by Leslie Knope (played by Amy Poehler) from the sitcom Parks and Recreation and has made the jump from screen to real life.

Of course, shopping for Galentine’s might be a little different from Valentine’s since you’ll be choosing a gift for your gal pals instead of your significant other. Here’s a zodiac-based guide to make it a bit easier.

Aries, Taurus And Gemini

Astrologer Ryan Marquardt offers some Galentine’s gift suggestions based on your besties’ zodiac signs.

Let’s start with Aries, who tends to get stressed out a lot and might benefit from gifts that soothe, like bath bombs, meditation cushions or scalp massagers.

Food-loving Taurus, meanwhile, would totally love something related to cooking, like an air fryer.

Gemini, the twin sign, might appreciate something that comes in twos, like slippers or socks. But then, why limit it to two when you can go for multiple pieces, like a subscription box?

Cancer, Leo And Virgo

Cancer is the type who loves things with a lot of history behind them. Antique pieces would make good presents for these gal pals, or you can choose brands that are classic and iconic.

Leo is a sun sign, and as the sun symbolizes life itself, it’s a good idea to get your Leo friend something really useful that she can’t live without.

Virgo, meanwhile, is the type who appreciates a lot of TLC. Show her you care for her health and happiness by getting a gift that gives comfort, like aromatherapy.

Libra, Scorpio And Sagittarius

Libra apparently loves luxurious perfumes – try giving her a set of different fragrances so she’ll find something she really likes. This sign is also fond of back massages and will appreciate presents related to that.

Scorpio enjoys surprises as well as really thoughtful gifts, such as matching friendship bracelets. And here’s a little secret: they like sensual stuff, such as lingerie or a sexy corset.

For your Sagittarius bestie who loves to go on trips, try scrapbooking stuff that lets them document their travels. And since this is a fire sign, candles or a fondue set might be a good idea, too.

Capricorn, Aquarius And Pisces

Capricorn is the competitive, workaholic type so something related to accomplishing goals would make a great gift for her. Try a smartwatch or a fitness tracker.

And speaking of gadgets, your Aquarius friend is the tech-savvy one who always geeks out on the latest in digital inventions. There’s always a trendy new device out there this girl will appreciate.

Lastly, let’s not forget your Pisces pal who loves nostalgia. She’d appreciate a Polaroid camera to quickly immortalize precious moments, or anything vintage, whether it’s an item of clothing or an accessory.

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NBA Rumors: Julius Randle & Kemba Walker To Timberwolves, D'Angelo Russell To Knicks In Proposed Blockbuster Trade

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:57 PM PST

Before the 2021-22 NBA season started, veteran power forward Julius Randle was viewed as one of the players who would lead the New York Knicks back to title contention. However, things have started to change when the actual season began. After failing to live up to the hype of his last season's performance, Randle turned from being a franchise cornerstone into the odd man out in New York.

With the team currently out of the playoff race, rumors have started to swirl around Randle and his future with the Knicks.

Knicks Open To Trading Julius Randle

In a recent conversation with Jeane Coakley of SportsNet New York, NBA insider Ian Begley talked about several interesting topics, including the rumors surrounding Randle. The Knicks may not be actively trading Randle, but Begley revealed that they are open to moving him "for the right return.

"One team in touch with a member of the Knicks recently came away with the impression that Julius Randle would be available for the right return which shouldn't be a surprise because, you know, this team needs to upgrade their roster in any way they can if they want to salvage their season," Begley said, via Twitter.

Proposed Knicks-Timberwolves Trade Features Julius Randle

Once he becomes officially available on the trading block, several teams that are in dire need of a frontcourt boost are expected to express a strong interest in adding him to their roster. One of the potential suitors of Randle on the trade market is the Minnesota Timberwolves. In a recent article, Jack Simone of NBA Analysis Network discussed a hypothetical blockbuster trade idea that would send Randle to the Timberwolves before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.

In the proposed trade scenario, the Timberwolves would be offering a trade package that includes D'Angelo Russell, Josh Okogie, and a 2024 first-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for Randle and Kemba Walker.

Why Trade Is A No-Brainer For Knicks

The Knicks should no longer think twice before pushing through with the suggested trade with the Timberwolves. The potential deal would allow them to put an end to the drama surrounding Randle and unload Walker and his $9 million salary for the 2022-23 NBA season. Aside from getting rid of a major distraction, the Knicks would also be acquiring an All-Star caliber point guard in Russell, a promising wingman in Okogie, and a future first-round pick.

Russell would be a massive upgrade over Walker, giving the Knicks a long-term solution at the starting point guard position. With Randle gone, the Knicks could give more playing time to Obi Toppin, whom they selected as the No. 8 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft.

Timberwolves Upgrade Frontcourt

Randle may have gone through plenty of ups and downs earlier in the 2021-22 NBA season, but he remains a very reliable contributor on both ends of the floor. This season, he's still posting decent numbers, averaging 18.7 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.0 assists while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 30.7 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN. If he could build chemistry with Karl-Anthony Towns, they could form a formidable frontcourt duo in Minnesota.

Meanwhile, though he has shown a massive decline in his performance this season, Walker could still be useful for the Timberwolves. With Russell heading to New York in the proposed trade, Walker could help in filling the hole that he would be leaving in the Timberwolves' backcourt.

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Lady Gaga Reveals She Kissed Salma Hayek For 'House of Gucci' On 'Kimmel'

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:52 PM PST

Lady Gaga had a love scene with Salma Hayek, but it was cut from House of Gucci.

Lady Gaga Suggested The Love Scene

Lady Gaga and Salma Hayek filmed a love scene for House of Gucci. But, as a recent report from People has confirmed, the scene was left on the cutting room floor.

Earlier this week, while appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, via YouTube, Gaga, who plays Patrizia Reggiani in the film, admitted to suggesting a make-out scene with Hayek, who portrayed Giuseppina "Pina" Auriemma.

Lady Gaga Asked Salma Hayek for Consent

Looking back, Gaga said, "I'll never forget what I told [her]. I was like, 'Okay, listen, so before we do this scene, I just want your consent to do something together. And she's like, 'Okay, okay, okay, what do you want do you want to do?' And I said, 'Okay, so I was thinking, you know, after the hit gets put out on [Maurizio Gucci, played by Adam Driver] and you get the phone call that he's dead, then I will go over to you and kiss you."

Ridley Scott's Encouragement

While Hayek was certainly surprised, director Ridley Scott and his wife, a producer, got on board with the idea of the women kissing in celebration of the execution of Gucci, which Hayek's character helped to arrange.

"We told [Ridley Scott] and [Giannina Facio Scott], his wife is the producer on the film... she's been cultivating this film for 20 years. So this film was 20 years in the making. And so then we, we asked them, and they were like, 'Yeah, sure. Try it.' And we did it," Gaga revealed.

No 'Proof' Of The Make-Out

According to Gaga, the scene she and Hayek filmed was "awesome," although it was ultimately cut from House of Gucci.

"The only reason it's not in the movie is because that whole scene was cut. But it was an awesome scene," she shared. "She's walking around the house and the camera was following her, and all her cats were following her. And Salma, in order to get the cats to follow her, she put a bunch of catnip in her boots. So Salma is walking around the house and the cats are following her and I'm like... And then we're surrounded by cats and we started making out."

"I made out with Salma Hayek. So. But I'm like that really annoying kid at school that's like, bragging they made out with the popular girl but has no proof," she added, with a laugh.

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'Jackass Forever' Release Date, Cast, And Plot - Everything We Know

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:39 PM PST

The Jackass crew is back for another set of new adventures.

'Jackass' Debuted on MTV Over 20 Years Ago

Jackass is an MTV staple, having first been launched as a TV series in 2000 with the likes of Johnny Knoxville, Bam Margera, Steve-O, Ryan Dunn, Chris Pontius, and Jason "Weeman" Acuna (IMDb), and now, the Jeff Tremaine-directed is headed to the theaters for the last time in the form of Jackass Forever (IMDb).

Known for its cringe-worthy moments, whether it be the eating of something vulgar or some sort of life-threatening stunt, Jackass is sure to pick up right where it left off -- with its viewers on the edge of their seats.

When is the Release Date of 'Jackass Forever?

The official Jackass Forever trailer was released by Paramount Pictures on YouTube in July 2021. And, the film is set to hit theaters on February 4, 2022, according to Collider.

The film is expected to be released in theaters for a short period of time before Paramount moves it to its streaming platform, Paramount+, which costs $4.99 per month for subscribers.

Jackass Forever was initially set to be released in March 2021. However, following the filing of former cast member Bam Margera's lawsuit, who cited "psychological torture" in his filing (via Movie Web), it was pushed back on a number of occasions with dates set for July 2021, September 2021, and October 2021.

Who is in the Cast of 'Jackass Forever?'

Jackass Forever includes a number of famous faces from its past, including Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, and Jason “Wee Man” Acuna. It will also feature such celebrities as Machine Gun Kelly, Rob Dyrdek, Tony Hawk, Tyler the Creator, and Preston Lacy.

Eric Andre, Rachel Wolfson, Jeff Tremaine, Tory Belleci, Ehren McGhehey, Chris Raab, Dave England, Francis Ngannou, and Lance Bangs are listed as cast members of the upcoming film, as well.

Even Margera is expected to make a cameo, despite not being part of the entire production.

What is 'Jackass Forever' About?

According to IMDb's description of Jackass Forever, "the Jackass crew is back for their final crusade" after 11 years.

While not much more is revealed on the page, it is quite easy to anticipate what is to come from the cast. After all, they've remained consistent over the past couple of decades, providing tons of content to their fans and followers, including pranks, stunts, and other sometimes dangerous acts -- the kind of which you would likely not want to try at home.

Jackass Forever hits theaters on February 4.

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Khloe Kardashian In Gucci Boots Talks 'Betrayal'

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 09:29 PM PST

Shady Khloé Kardashian is back with her Revenge Body, and she's holding no bars. The reality TV star has been quiet since the news of her baby day Tristan Thompson's cheating scandal broke last month until now. Throughout her 3-year on-again/off-again relationship with the NBA player, the 37-year-old single mother has endured embarrassment and public humiliation. Now, she's speaking her truth and looking good in the process. After all, she hosted the show Revenge Body with Khloé.

Revenge Body

The Good American founder stepped out in a Kim Kardashian's SKIMS and thigh-high branded Gucci boots teaching a lesson on betrayal. The skintight SKIMS loungewear was a nude two-piece long-sleeved top and leggings. Khloé cropped the top by forming a knot at the back as she posed in a luxury car. She also brought back her messy bob-cut hairstyle, seemingly sending a cryptic message that she's done with Tristan Thompson.

While her figure-hugging loungewear was a sight to behold, the main star of the shoot was the extravagant pair of Gucci boots. They framed her legs exquisitely, fitting the luxury vehicle like they were made for each other.

A Lesson On Betrayal

 

"Betrayal rarely comes from your enemies," Khloé wrote supposedly in response to the viral clip of Tristan fraternizing with ANOTHER strange woman. This situation comes barely a month after the court confirmed Tristan's paternity of Maralee Nichols' child, and he penned a public apology via his Instastory.

The basketballer claimed he was sorry for the humiliation he caused the reality TV star, saying he (Tristan) loved her (Khloé) and Khloé deserved better than his treatment. Unfortunately, actions speak louder than words, so Tristan's apologies don't mean much until he acts accordingly. Letting a woman (who's not Khloé) sit in his lap and cozy up to him publicly isn't "very loving" to Khloé.

On And Off Relationship

 

Although there's no reason for the Revenge Body host to get upset since she allegedly broke up with Tristan in June last year, she kept mum through the Maralee/Tristan/Paternity lawsuit. She avoided drama until this TikTok video so, maybe (just maybe) the cryptic shade isn't meant for Tristan.

This isn't Tristan's first rodeo in a cheating scandal that involves "betraying" his baby's mother. In 2019, he kissed Jordyn Woods, a family friend (former best friend to Khloé's baby sister, Kylie Jenner) at his birthday party, causing a stir. The Kardashians cut ties with Jordyn ruining a long-term friendship with the youngest Billionaire in the house.

Keeping Up With The Kardashians On HULU

With this new Instagram declaration, the viral video may be the last straw for Khloé, and there's really no going back this time (even though there were many other final straw moments.) However, with Khloé and Tristan, we never know – just like the quarantine reunion shocked us, they might get back together again. We'll see on the new episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians on HULU.

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Melissa Gorga 'Hates' Her 'RHONJ' Season 12 Tagline

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 05:18 PM PST

Melissa Gorga doesn't like the tagline chosen for her amid The Real Housewives of New Jersey season 12.

'Real Housewives' Taglines Are A Big Part Of Each Episode

At the beginning of every Real Housewives episode are the opening credits and in them are taglines for each of the franchise's stars. However, what even longtime fans of the show may not realize is that the ladies don't always get to chose what they say amid this portion of the episode.

While cast members rarely say much about their tagline, whether shady or witty, Melissa Gorga, of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, recently spoke out against hers.

Melissa Gorga Didn't Pick Her Tagline

According to a report from Reality Tea earlier this month, Gorga took aim at the tagline that was chosen for her on her Instagram Story, where she admitted that she hates her tagline.

So, what was the tagline? As some Real Housewives of New Jersey fans have seen in sneak peeks, and online, Gorga is heard saying in the opening credits, “Some people are born great and some are born Jersey.”

And, in a screenshot shared by Bravo by Betches on Instagram after the tagline was released, Gorga expressed her disgust.

A Former 'RHONJ' Cast Member Weighs In

"Fun fact! I hate my tagline and I definitely didn’t pick it #imnottheboss #idontunderstand," she wrote.

And, after the Instagram account shared her post, former Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita's daughter, Ashlee Malleo, weighed in, explaining that while ladies on the shows are allowed to suggest taglines each season, they never get the final call.

“They actually don’t pick their taglines. Suggestions can be made but it’s not up to them. My mom def had some she hated too," she revealed.

Melissa Gorga Talks 'RHONJ' Season 12

During an interview with Page Six in November 2021, Gorga teased what is to come on the upcoming season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey.

“It’s definitely crazy. There’s moments in there [where] I was like, ‘Wow, I thought we were way past that’ — especially when you think everyone’s happy now and in love bubbles,” she said. “Then you see things explode and you’re like, ‘Where did that come from?!’ [It’s] very comparable to the beginning seasons that we’re all remembering.”

For more of Gorga and her cast mates, don't miss the season 12 premiere of The Real Housewives of New Jersey on Tuesday, February 1, at 8/7c on Bravo.

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Erika Jayne's Attorney Responds To $750k Earring Scandal, Says She's 'Innocent'

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 03:40 PM PST

Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Erika Jayne is accused of accepting $750,000 earrings from her husband, Thomas Girardi, who allegedly purchased the jewelry with funds belonging to his clients.

Erika Jayne's Husband Allegedly Stole Money From Former Clients

The attorney representing Erika Jayne is speaking out on her behalf following the latest claims against her.

After it was reported earlier this week that Thomas Girardi had used $750,000 of his clients' money to buy his now-estranged wife, who stars on Bravo's Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, a pair of diamond earrings, that Jayne is now being told to turn over to the court, her attorney, Evan Borges, released a statement, via Page Six, insisting his client is "completely innocent."

Erika Jayne Was Said To Be In The Dark About His Missteps

"First, Erika is completely innocent," Borges began in a court filing. “Not even the trustee alleges that Erika knew the source of funds that her wealthy husband used to buy her a gift of earrings 15 years ago (which replaced a prior set of earrings bought years prior to that).”

While Jayne may not have known where Girardi got the money to buy her earrings, she has agreed not to give the items to anyone else, or to sell them amid her estranged husband's bankruptcy proceedings, which have been ongoing since December 2020.

Erika Jayne's Earrings Will Be Kept In A Third Party Escrow Account

According to Page Six, the diamond earrings will reportedly be kept in a third party escrow account until a “final order" on the matter is decided.

Earlier this week, the trustee presiding over Girardi's bankruptcy said in a filing that Girardi took $750,000 from his clients' trust account at Girardi Keese, his now defunct law firm, to buy Jayne her earrings from M&M Jewelers in 2007. But according to Jayne, she “innocently” received the items.

Erika Jayne Slams Allegations As 'Hearsay'

"Girardi then concealed the theft by describing the purpose of the check on the GK Rezulin Trust Account (‘RTA’) Ledger as a ‘cost’ item of the ‘Rezulin’ mass tort litigation, noting the payee to be ‘M&M’ without further explanation," court documents claimed.

But Borges said the trustee’s claims are “inadmissible hearsay based on no statement from anyone with personal knowledge, and which amounts to random Girardi Keese (‘GK’) records that the trustee stated only months ago were in complete disarray and unreliable.”

Radar Online claimed days ago that Jayne was refusing to turn over the earrings.

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Reese Witherspoon Reveals Her Crew Amid Fear Of 'Losing The Plot'

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 03:36 PM PST

We should've known Reese Witherspoon's love for dogs didn't stop with Elle Woods in the cult classic Legally Blonde. The award-winning actress has an unbreakable bond with the four-legged furry fellows creating special moments that she often shares on Instagram. Over the years, Reese has expanded her family, adopting new dogs every other year that she considers them "her crew."

The Famous Four-Legged Friends

Reese's sense of humor isn't lost on us as she names her pets after notable Hollywood characters. There's Frank Sinatra, Coco Chanel, Minnie Pearl (Sarah Ophelia Colley Cannon), and Hank (Tom).

She spends so much time with the dogs, from playing dress to pup dates. You'd almost wish you were a dog, then maybe you could get a smidgen of the love the actress showers on her pets. Oh well…

Meet The Crew

The actress adopted Lou (a bulldog) two months after Nash's (a German Shepard) death in 2019, and Minnie Pearl (another bulldog) joined the family in 2020 as a replacement for Pepper, Reese's French Bulldog. Sadly, Pepper died from Cancer, leaving the family heartbroken until Minnie came to soothe their hurt. Then, in 2021, Reese's family welcomed Major, a black Labrador joining Hank.

Proud Mama

Reese's doppelganger, her daughter Ava, posed with Benji and Major behind a car. She dressed in all-black pants, windbreaker, and puffy hat, letting her blonde hair down. Major looked at Ava while she and Benji looked straight into the camera, creating a magical moment.

In a proud mama moment, Reese shared the picture with her 27 million-plus Instagram followers tagging the picture, "My Crew." Last year, the Oscar-award-winning actress wrote, "When you can't wrangle the crew for a holiday card, just get dogs," under a picture of herself with Benji and Minnie.

Losing The Plot

Reese jokes about losing the plot (going crazy) in a post showing her and Minnie Pearl twinning in striped sweaters. We'll go out on a limb and disagree with the Big Little Lies star because this picture is pure perfection – cuteness overload and exudes positive vibes. Both parties wear a turtleneck knit long-sleeved sweater with horizontal black and white stripes. "I've lost the plot," she wrote. No, ma'am, you're very in sync.

Reese also "twinned" – well, sort of – with Major last December, when she wore a black pullover with tiny white thunderbolts. She cuddled with her dog, who seemed bored with her but very into Tennessee. Sorry, mum, there's a new Sherriff in town.

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Kate Beckinsale Is All Legs Poolside With Her Adorable Cat Willow

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 01:46 PM PST

Anyone who's ever scrolled through Kate Beckinsale's Instagram feed knows that the Underworld alum is a huge animal lover. The glamorous 48-year-old Hollywood actress shares her life with three adorable pets -- two Persian cats named Clive and Willow, and a Pomeranian called Myf -- all of whom seem to share their mom's charismatic personality.

Hilarious updates of the trio doing silly cat and dog things abound on the Pearl Harbor star's page, with her latest offering on Wednesday featuring Willow as the lead. The four-part upload also gave Beckinsale's 5.1 million followers an eyeful of her incredible figure and saw the English beauty going leggy in eye-popping Moschino.

Check it out below.

Radiant Beauty

Captured poolside from artful angles that flattered her long, sculpted pins, Beckinsale posed up a storm in a high-waist miniskirt that skimmed her thighs. Her bright-yellow ensemble included an open jacket that showed off her bustier top and toned abs.

Both pieces matched the skirt right down to the scalloped white trim. Whimsical brooches on her jacket and skirt added an extra pop of color, depicting various animals, such as an octopus, a bunny, and a butterfly.

Beckinsale finished off the stylish Moschino look with black platform pumps that tied around her ankles, flaunting the chic heels as she lounged in a hammock and elegantly stretched out her legs in an outdoor seating area.

Keep going for the photos!

Willow Steals The Show

While The Widow star was definitely a vision, Willow still managed to steal the show in a hot-pink onesie with a pastel print. The fluffy white Persian never left Beckinsale's side, comfortably nestling on the actress' stomach toward the end of the slideshow.

Scroll through the embed below to see it!

In her usual bubbly manner, Beckinsale penned a hilarious caption for her post, writing: "Please signal your acceptance of our terms blah blah Big Ben etc."

A fashion icon in her own right, Willow apparently is not above recycling her outfits, with the pink one-piece previously making its Instagram debut in a post shared by Beckinsale back in October. Getting the gang together for a short hallway video, the actress sat on the floor next to a portrait of Judy Garland as The Wizard of Oz's Dorothy with her fur babies around her, with loving pets and scratches distributed generously among the three.

Scroll for more pictures of her pets!

Clive The Ringleader

Although it may have been Willow's turn to shine in the January 26 upload, Clive is the clear ringleader of the group. Frequently delighting his mom's following with eccentric outfits and quirky hats, Clive is a true fashion chameleon able to pull off any look, whether it's a Halloween hoodie, a pink tutu, a Disney princess dress, a Darth Vader costume, or even a French maid uniform.

The gray Persian is always dressed to impress, recently accompanying Beckinsale on an outing that proved to everyone he's the ultimate diva. Transported inside a transparent rolling case affording prime views of his yellow Christmas sweater, Clive lounged on a cushy pillow throwing glances in all directions. That's just how he rolls.

Doggy Updates

As the only canine in the household, Myf easily stands out, with Beckinsale documenting their close bond in a wealth of cute selfies and videos. When he's not lending a hand -- or rather, a paw -- in Beckinsale's press tours, as seen below for Guilty Party, the Pomeranian tags along on photoshoots or gets into trouble with Willow and Clive.

While we're not sure how long Beckinsale has had Myf for, the Jolt star revealed the ages of her other four-legged companions in a 2019 interview with PEOPLE. As she explained, Clive is the veteran and is “quite old,” around 13 or 14.

“We got him when my daughter [Lily Sheen, now 22] was little. And he usually is shaved into an odd shape, but he’s a recent cancer survivor. So, he will have all his old fur,” she told the magazine.

Meanwhile, four-year-old Willow seems to be the youngest member of the family, with Beckinsale sharing that she was “inherited from a friend of mine, who got Willow because she liked Clive so much. Willow is insane so, she gave her to me.”

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Sydney Sweeney In Bikini Enjoys Nature

Posted: 27 Jan 2022 01:39 PM PST

Sydney Sweeney as Cassie in Euphoria is experiencing an identity crisis this season, but her real-life person is very confident. The 24-year-old actress knows who exactly she is, and nothing’s stopping her from being 100% herself. When Sydney isn’t teaching followers how to conquer the New Year, the star is stepping on imaginary necks with her impeccable fashion. She flaunts her flat abs and ample bosom in this post while soaking in the sunlight and reveling in nature.

Nature Bikini

Sydney poses in a marble swirl three-piece string bikini as she tilts her head to the side, letting her blonde bed hair fall freely to the left. The triangle string bra cups her well-rounded bust exposing side boobs and cleavage. The Euphoria actress returns the bra string to the front, tying it at her mid-section – essentially highlighting her tiny waist.

Sydney covers her lower body with a matching marble swirl short sarong which she ties in a knot on the left. You can see the thin strap of her bikini bottom peeking above the knot on one side and the strings on the other.

Appreciating Nature

The green, blue, and white of the bikini blends seamlessly with the background scenery – it’s almost as if she made the swimsuit from the fabric of nature. The blue and white sky fades into a mountain and fresh greenery. Pink flowers scattered on the tree stem by the fence add a pop of color that’s so refreshing. The picture looks like “Peace of Mind,” and Sydney’s feeling it too because she smiles contentedly in the second slide.

Serving Face

What do you do when you don’t have a photographer to capture your perfect outfit fully? You take a mirror selfie. 100% recommended. Kourtney Kardashian, CrossFit athlete Brooke Wells, Kim Kardashian and many more celebrities do it, so what’s stopping you?

Sydney employs this trick to capture her upper body until her waist. She serves face in the mirror as she immortalizes her marble swirl bikini. Straight, Smiling, Smirking, we love Sydney Sweeney’s face in every form.

Empowering Women

As empowered as Sydney feels flaunting her body, she pushes back against some of her Euphoria character Cassie’s nude scenes. She told Independent magazine, “There are moments where Cassie was supposed to be shirtless, and I would tell Sam [Levinson], ‘I don’t really think that’s necessary here.’ He was like, ‘Okay, we don’t need it.’”

She also emphasized that she “never felt like Sam has pushed it on me [her] or was trying to get a nude scene into an HBO show. When I didn’t want to do it, her didn’t make me.” The interview sparked debate amongst fans on the necessity of nude scenes in a high school show.

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NBA Rumors: LeBron James, Anthony Davis 'Encouraged' LA Lakers To Trade For Russell Westbrook Instead Of Buddy Hield

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 10:09 PM PST

After suffering a first-round playoff exit last year, the Los Angeles Lakers became more aggressive in improving their roster around LeBron James and Anthony Davis in the 2021 NBA offseason. The Lakers successfully found a third star a week before the 2021 NBA Draft when they acquired Russell Westbrook from the Washington Wizards. After forming their own "Big Three" of Westbrook, James, and Davis, the Lakers immediately became one of the heavy favorites to fully dominate the Western Conference and capture the Larry O'Brien Trophy in the 2021-22 NBA season.

Russell Westbrook Experiment A Massive Failure

Unfortunately, things didn't go as the Lakers expected this season. As of now, their newest addition, Westbrook, is yet to live up to expectations from the Lakers' third star. Aside from his inconsistent performance on both ends of the floor, he's noticeably struggling to make himself fit alongside James and Davis in Los Angeles.

With their chemistry issues and inability to remain healthy, it's hardly surprising that the Lakers are currently out of the playoff race. Despite having the "Big 3" of Westbrook, James, and Davis, the Lakers are only sitting in the No. 9 spot in the Western Conference with a 24-24 record.

Lakers Chose Russell Westbrook Over Buddy Hield

Before they engaged in a blockbuster deal with the Wizards, the Lakers were also aggressively pursuing other players on the trade market, including veteran shooting guard Buddy Hield of the Sacramento Kings. Earlier in the 2021 NBA offseason, there were speculations that the Lakers and the Kings were in a serious negotiation involving Hield. However, when the Wizards started listening to offers for Westbrook, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed in his substack newsletter that James and Davis "encouraged" the Lakers' front office to trade for "The Brodie" instead of Hield.

“James and Davis encouraged the Lakers’ front office to go all-in for Westbrook rather than proceed with GM Rob Pelinka’s plans to trade for Sacramento’s Buddy Hield."Buddy Hield Better Acquisition Than Russell Westbrook

It's hard to blame James and Davis for urging the Lakers to choose Westbrook over Hield. Aside from having more NBA experience than Hield, Westbrook is also a former MVP, a nine-time NBA All-Star, and a two-time All-NBA First Team. However, as of now, the Lakers must already be starting to regret their decision to trade for Westbrook instead of Hield.

Hield would in no doubt be a much better on-court fit with James and Davis than Westbrook. Hield isn't only an elite three-point shooter, but he could also excel on the court in an off-ball capacity. This season, the 29-year-old shooting guard is averaging 15.1 points and 4.0 rebounds while shooting 38.9 percent from the field and 38.0 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN.

Lakers Trying To Get Rid Of Russell Westbrook

With his underwhelming performance this season, rumors have started to circulate that the Lakers would try to get rid of Westbrook before the 2022 NBA trade deadline. Recently, there were growing speculations that the Houston Rockets were willing to swap John Wall for Westbrook. However, Stein said that the Westbrook-for-Wall swap is unlikely to happen as the Lakers refuse to give up a future first-round pick to the Rockets.

"League sources say that the Lakers, presented with an unexpected pathway to abort their Westbrook experiment by trading the NBA’s 2017 Most Valuable Player back to the Rockets in exchange for former All-Star John Wall, are unwilling to attach the 2027 first-rounder to make the deal happen," Stein wrote, as quoted by SB Nation's Silver Screen and Roll.

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NBA Rumors: Knicks Could Trade Julius Randle & Evan Fournier For CJ McCollum

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 10:02 PM PST

Julius Randle and the New York Knicks entered the 2021-22 NBA season with the goal of fully dominating the Eastern Conference and winning the NBA championship title. Unfortunately, as of now, the Knicks aren't playing like a team that is ready to dethrone the reigning NBA champions, Milwaukee Bucks. So far, they are out of the playoff race, sitting in the No. 11 spot in the Eastern Conference with a 23-25 record.

In line with their ongoing struggle, Randle's relationship with their fans started to turn sour, creating speculations that the Knicks could explore moving him before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.

Proposed Knicks-Blazers Trade Featuring Julius Randle

Once the Knicks make Randle available on the trading block, several teams are expected to express a strong interest in adding him to their roster. One of the potential trade partners for the Knicks in the deal involving Randle is the Portland Trail Blazers. In a recent article, Jack Simone of Fanisded's Hoops Habit came up with a hypothetical blockbuster trade that would enable the Trail Blazers to acquire Randle before the 2022 NBA trade deadline.

In the proposed trade scenario, the Trail Blazers would be sending a package that includes CJ McCollum, Robert Covington, and a 2023 first-round pick to the Knicks in exchange for Randle and Evan Fournier. If the trade becomes a reality, Simone believes it would help both teams in filling up the needs to improve on their roster.

Overhauling Roster Around Damian Lillard

Trading McCollum would be tough for the Trail Blazers, but it would be worth exploring, especially knowing that they are stuck in mediocrity for years. By sending McCollum to New York, the Trail Blazers would have the opportunity to overhaul their roster around the face of the franchise, Damian Lillard, while remaining competitive in the Western Conference. The proposed blockbuster deal with the Knicks would allow the Trail Blazers to pair Lillard with an All-Star caliber big man in Randle while acquiring a veteran replacement for McCollum in Fournier.

Randle may have shown a decline with his numbers this season, but he remains a very reliable contributor on both ends of the floor. In 46 games, he's averaging 18.9 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 5.1 assists while shooting 41.2 percent from the field and 31.1 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN.

Proposed Trade A No-Brainer For Knicks

Meanwhile, the proposed blockbuster trade with the Trail Blazers should be a no-brainer for the Knicks as it would enable them to hit two birds with one stone. Aside from ending the drama surrounding Randle, the suggested deal would allow them to add an All-Star caliber shooting guard in McCollum. McCollum would provide the Knicks the much-needed boost on the offensive end of the floor, giving them a very reliable scorer, a decent playmaker, and an elite three-point shooter.

This season, McCollum is 20.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.4 assists, and 1.1 steals while shooting 43.0 percent from the field and 40.3 percent from beyond the arc, per ESPN. In addition to the McCollum, the Knicks would also get a veteran three-and-D wingman in Covington and a future first-round pick that they could use another young and promising talent to their roster.

CJ McCollum Starts New Journey With Knicks

McCollum may not have shown a strong indication that he's no longer happy with the Trail Blazers, but he might be intrigued by the idea of playing in Big Apple. Being traded to the Knicks would give McCollum the opportunity to move out of the shadow of Lillard while playing for one of the most storied franchises in the NBA. Though joining the Knicks won't put him closer to winning his first NBA championship title, they could provide him with a much bigger role on the offensive end of the floor.

If the Knicks make McCollum their No. 1 scoring option, it would help him unleash his full potential and speed up his development into a legitimate superstar in the league.

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Lindsey Vonn’s Dating History: The Famous Names She's Been Linked To

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 09:54 PM PST

Former alpine ski racer Lindsey Vonn may have retired from her sport but the public still wants to know everything about her, and that includes her colorful love life.

After racing competitively for more than two decades, the 37-year-old former athlete officially hung up her skis in February 2019 and successfully transitioned into business, fashion and life as a mainstream celebrity. And through it all, her relationships took center stage just as much as her other high-profile ventures.

Keep scrolling for a look back at Vonn’s dating history.

Thomas Vonn

The Olympic gold medalist was married to fellow alpine ski racer Thomas Vonn from 2007 until their divorce was finalized in 2013.

They went to the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City together and quickly bonded over their shared love for their sport. Thomas later became her husband as well as her coach, which didn’t turn out well for the marriage as it was difficult to “have business in the relationship,” she told Vogue. “It definitely did not work for me, and I would not recommend it. I would also not recommend getting married!”

Tiger Woods

The athlete-turned-model met golfer Tiger Woods at a charity event in 2012. They hit it off right away and on March 19, 2013, Vonn confirmed the relationship with a Facebook post that said, “I guess it wasn't a well-kept secret but yes, I am dating Tiger Woods. Our relationship evolved from a friendship into something more over these past few months and it has made me very happy.”

In 2015, however, the two ended the romance, citing their busy schedules as the reason.

Kenan Smith

Former LA Rams assistant coach Kenan Smith was Vonn’s next serious relationship. They got together in 2016 and weren’t shy about showing off their romance in public with red carpet outings at the Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales premiere and the 2017 ESPYs. They also appeared lovey-dovey at the 2017 French Open.

Almost a year later, though, they broke up. A source close to Vonn told People, “Unfortunately, their busy schedules ultimately took a toll on the relationship.”

P. K. Subban and Diego Osorio

Vonn and ice hockey player P. K. Subban made their relationship red carpet-official at the CMT Music Awards in June 2018. The following month, the retired skier told reporters they loved each other very much but weren’t rushing into marriage.

In August 2019, Subban proposed but the engagement lasted only until December 2020. Vonn released a statement on Instagram at the time, saying that “after much consideration we have decided to move forward separately.

Most recently, the Olympian has been linked to tequila company Lobos 1707 founder and executive Diego Osorio. News about their relationship first came out five months after her split from Subban.

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Kanye West And Julia Fox Storm Paris Fashion Week In Schiaparelli

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 05:18 PM PST

No matter how long celebrities hibernate, Paris Fashion Week is sure to bring them out of hiding, and this year isn't any different. While we've enjoyed watching Naomi Campbell strut across the runway and Tyler the Creator ride his bike in the middle of the Louis Vuitton show, one couple has us on the edge of our seats.

Kanye West and his new flame Julia Fox stepped out for Paris Fashion Week in their first official debut as a couple. The Yeezus rapper isn't letting his split from estranged wife Kim Kardashian stop his love for coordinated outfits as he's replaced Kim with the new mom. What started as a rumor is slowly becoming a reality as the pair made not one but four appearances in matching fits.

'Juliye', New Power Couple?

Fashion is all about self-expression, and if there's anybody that understands that best, it's Ye. The Grammy-award-winning artist takes no prisoners when it comes to eccentric fashion, and he's inducting his new lover into his style. For their first outing on the red carpet, Juliye wore a custom denim Schiaparelli SS22 outfit.

The couple wore matching black gloves, and Ye opted for black Red Wing boots instead of denim. Julia's all denim look included a cropped jacket with rocket bra cups and low-waist pants tucked in a knee-high boot. One would think the oversized gold earrings were enough as the color pop Fox needed, but she allowed Kanye to test his makeup skills on her face. Lo and behold, the actress walked the red carpet with a super smoked eye shadow. Think, Black Swan from Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake.

All Leather

Needless to say, that was an interesting makeup (if she loves it, we like it), but we'd rather not have that look. Julia doesn't share the consensus, though, because she spotted the same eye makeup on the couple's second outing.

This time, Juliye stepped out in leather outfits. While Julia wore a figure-hugging red leather maxi dress with a black coat and thigh-high silver boots, Kanye coordinated in a black biker jacket, leather pants, boots, and grey ski mask. Their theme for Paris Fashion Week is clearly "Shock Value" because that's the only explanation for Kanye West's white contacts and Julia's disturbing eyeshadow.

No Face, No Case

Once more, the Juliye stepped out for Schiaparelli, and if you hoped Julia tossed the oversized gold earrings, sorry to disappoint you, they're back. She wore a mini zip-up black leather dress with matching tight-high boots but complimented her jewelry with a gold padlock-shaped tote.

Kanye, Kanye, Kanye. The father of four decided to serve "No Face, No Case" as he donned a full-face black ski mask with his matching black leather outfit.

Relationship Update

Many Kimye fans aren't quite ready to accept the new situation, so they're insinuating Julia's in the relationship for fame and clout. She, however, cleared the air on her podcast, letting everyone know she doesn't care. In her words, "It's funny cause I'm getting all of this attention, but I really couldn't care. People are like, 'Oh, you're only in it for the fame, you're in it for the clout, you're in it for the money.' Honey, I've dated billionaires my entire adult life. Let's keep it real."

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Lady Gaga Talks 'House of Gucci' on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live'

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 03:17 PM PST

Lady Gaga attended an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live this week. See what she shared about her role in House of Gucci.

Lady Gaga Loved the Food on Set

Lady Gaga visited Jimmy Kimmel on the set of his long-running late-night talk show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, on Tuesday to discuss her latest film, House of Gucci. And, in addition to discussing her thoughts on the film, she looked back on the months she spent in production -- starting with her on-set food memories.

"I ate the entire time... There was so much. The pizza was so good. The pasta was so good, and the sandwiches," Gaga, who acted as Patrizia Reggiani, recalled. "I had so much coffee, though. I had [doubles] all day, every hour."

Lady Gaga Mastered Her Accent Over Time

Gaga didn't just use her accent on set. Instead, she used it for the entire time she was in production on House of Gucci.

"I spoke in my accent all the time so that I could get really used to talking to somebody with my accent and have a really normal conversation so that I could just be in my body and talk and it was really great for me on set but with my friends and family, I think they had to get used to it," Gaga explained, while speaking in an Italian accent like her character.

Lady Gaga Gushed Over Jared Leto

According to Gaga, she was taken aback by Leto's acting.

"Jared Leto is amazing. It's so great doing scenes with Jared because we're both maniacs to a certain extent. And I think in some sort of way I think unless you're really in tune with yourself as an artist and respect the person you're working with, all that hair and makeup we were both in might make it hard to connect on a real and human level," she explained. "[But] I never met Jared on set. I was always with Paolo."

Lady Gaga Always Wanted To Be An Actress

Also during the interview, after Kimmel brought up the fact that Gaga didn't set out into the world of entertainment to be a singer, Gaga shared her history.

"I started acting earlier and I always wanted to be an actor much more than I wanted to be a singer and I went to different acting schools. I just always wanted to be an actress but I was really terrible at auditioning," she explained.

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CrossFit Athlete Brooke Wells Flaunts Insane Abs With Scar Update

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 01:28 PM PST

CrossFit athlete Brooke Wells had an elbow surgery update for her Instagram fans earlier this month, proudly displaying her scar along with her sculpted abs in a post that clocked in over 70,600 likes. Shared in the "New Year, new me" spirit, the photo uploaded on January 6 proved that, despite the unexpected developments at the 2021 CrossFit Games, some things will never change for the 26-year-old powerhouse. It also presented her 1.6 million followers with a great chance to peek at her shredded tummy, although the majority of comments were to show support rather than compliment her toned physique.

See her post below!

Rock-Hard Abs On Show

Wells' insane abs were on show in the photo geotagged at the CrossFit Trivium gym in Brentwood, Tennessee, in which the professional athlete showcased her "new scar" while assuring fans she still had "the same goal" in spite of her recent surgery. Flexing her biceps with her arm lifted over her head, the Missouri native proved "nothing can stop me," all the while flaunting her muscular figure in a strappy black gym top and matching bottoms.

The athlete severely injured her elbow during Event 12 at the 2021 CrossFit Games in early August and had to withdraw from the competition, later confirming she would need reconstructive surgery for the dislocation.

Wells further demonstrated her relentlessness in the caption, which included hashtags such as "CrossFitGames," "2022," and "ElbowSurgery," with many of her followers reaching out in the comments section to reassure her that "scars are way cooler than tattoos" and she should wear her "battle scar" proudly.

Scroll for more photos straight from her Instagram feed!

Elbow Updates

Wells has been candid about her post-surgery recovery, posting frequent updates over the past months. The seven-time CrossFit Games athlete shared details of her injury two weeks after it happened, explaining: "There is a complete tear of the muscle and ligaments on the inner side of the elbow (UCL), which caused the dislocation."

Taking to Instagram as she awaited surgery, the 26-year-old continued: "A high-grade tear of the lateral collateral, and the flexer [sic] tendon was pulled of [sic] the bone. There was no fracture, or no surface damage to the joint."

Check out her post below.

Since then, Wells has been consistently keeping fans in the loop about her progress and what she does to "stay mentally and physically sharp as I work through my rehab."

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Keeping Fit

Wells hasn't let her elbow injury slow her down. If anything, she has ramped up the physical training, telling fans in November: "After the first month of rehab in Los Angeles, I've been primarily back in Nashville doing PT 3-5 days per week."

That same month, she shared a collection of workout videos featuring a close-up view of her scar, which she dubbed "the new addition to my arm," along with a detailed gym session tailored for shoulders and elbows.

"this PT is great for shoulders & elbows. if you’re having elbow or shoulder pain (or even if you aren’t!!), use these exercises to strengthen that area UP," she wrote in the caption.

Scroll through the embed below to watch the videos.

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Getting A Good Sweat In

While she may have been training her arms more extensively as of late, it's no question that Wells is fit from head to toe. According to Muscle & Fitness, her favorite muscles to work on are her quads and hamstrings.

The CrossFit Athlete, who ranked 9th worldwide in last year's Open, regularly shares her workouts on Instagram, usually with ample descriptions of her routines in the caption. Just last week, she posted a video of her EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute) workout, detailing a 10-minute session of "2 reps of 1 & 1/4th Front Squat" and a 30-minute one comprised of "15 Wallballs, 12 Cal Ski, 9 Hang Power Clean" with three bonus sets of 10 dumbbell bench presses each.

Watch it below!

Secret Behind Her Steel Abs

Browsing her Instagram page, it's clear that Wells owes her steel abs to EMOM, with the athlete typically picking workouts that strengthen her core.

"When I’m in a funk & don’t know where to begin in the gym, I do an EMOM," she confessed back in December, sharing a six-part slideshow to illustrate the various exercises she does.

"Pick a few movements you would like to do & a rep number that will take 30-45 seconds. You get a good effective workout with built in [sic] rest 🙏🏼," Wells recommended, before getting into details about her 28-minute EMOM that included "10 Box Step Overs; 10 Calorie Standing Bike; 100’ Sled Push; 12 Calorie Row."

Check it out below.

The athlete previously discussed nutrition and what she eats to stay fit, telling her following: "Food is also key. Food is FUEL. I fuel my body for performance & the way it looks is just a result."

Wells further explained: "It makes me so sad to think so many people think that eating is the enemy! That could not be farther from the truth. I eat so much, & it is a serious part of my recovery & being prepared for all of my training."

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RHOSLC: Jennie Nguyen Vows to 'Speak [Her] Truth' After Being Fired

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 01:10 PM PST

Jennie Nguyen was fired by Bravo earlier this week for sharing a series of offensive and seemingly anti-Black posts on Facebook just under two years ago, prior to the day she was cast on The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City.

Although Nguyen immediately offered an apology to her fans and followers on social media after her 2020 posts re-surfaced, she's not done talking about them. And, in a post shared on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday, she vowed to "speak [her] truth."

Jennie Nguyen is Ready to Speak Publicly

In her January 25 message to her fans and followers on both her Twitter page and her Instagram Story, Nguyen said that at some point in the day on Wednesday, she would be breaking her silence (aside from her initial apology) and sharing more details in regard to her past posts and likely, how she feels about them today.

"I will be finally speaking my truth tomorrow now that I am allowed to. I will be taking questions after! Thank you to who all supports me!" she wrote to her online audience.

Jennie Nguyen Apologized After the Scandal Broke

On January 19, Nguyen took to her Instagram page, where she offered an apology.

“I want to acknowledge and apologize for my deleted Facebook posts from 2020 that resurfaced today. At the time, I thought I was speaking out against violence, but I have since learned how offensive and hurtful my words were. It’s why I deactivated that account more than a year ago and why I continue to try to learn about perspectives different from my own. I regret those posts and am sincerely sorry for the pain they have caused,” Nguyen wrote at the time.

Not Everyone is Interested in What Jennie Nguyen Has to Say

After Nguyen posted her message about speaking her truth on Twitter, she was bombarded by fans, many of whom said she couldn't possibly dig herself out of the whole where's found herself following her racism scandal on Facebook.

"No one and I mean no one wants to hear your 'truth,'" one person noted. "We already know how you act in the public eye vs behind closed doors."

Nguyen and her cast mates are currently featured on the season season of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, which airs on Sunday nights at 9/8c on Bravo.

Following the sophomore season of the reality show, viewers will be treated to a reunion special, which is expected to air in either two or three parts.

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Young Black Man Mistaken For Older White Suspect

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 12:52 PM PST

A young Black man is suing the police departments in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada after they jailed him for six days, instead of jailing an older white man with a similar name.

Twenty-five-year-old Shane Lee Brown was apparently mistaken for Shane Neal Brown, a 49-year-old white man who was sought on an arrest warrant for a charge of ownership or possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.

Lawsuit

According to the lawsuit, Henderson police pulled over Shane Lee Brown on January 8, 2020.

The young man did not have identification on him, but provided police his name, Social Security number and Social Security card, as reported by 8 News Now.

When the officers performed a records check for the name Shane Brown, a felony warrant for the 49-year-old white man appeared -- and the 29-year-old was arrested.

He was first detained in the Henderson jail for two days and then taken to the Clark County Detention Center, per the news site.

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The lawsuit says that "during his unlawful detention, Shane Lee Brown repeatedly explained to numerous unknown Henderson police officers and supervisors that he was not the 49-year-old white ‘Shane Brown’ who was the subject of the felony warrant."

For the time being, it remains unclear how Henderson police informed the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) that a person named Shane Brown was in its custody.

In any case, while being booked into the Clark County Detention Center -- which is run by the LVMPD -- Shane Lee Brown was given a standard custody record identification number, which noted his race and age.

Shane Lee Brown Release

According to NPR, Shane Lee Brown was released on January 14, after a public defender told Judge Joe Hardy the wrong person was in custody.

"Your honor, we have a major issue in this case. The Shane Brown who is the defendant in our case has a separate ID number and he is a 49-year-old white male," the lawyer said.

Judge hardy immediately ordered the release.

'Correctly Arrested'

In a statement, a spokeswoman for the city of Henderson Kathleen Richards said the young man was "correctly arrested."

“During a routine traffic stop for driving an unregistered vehicle, Shane Brown was correctly arrested by Henderson police for driving with a suspended license and for a contempt of court, failure to pay warrant issued by Henderson Municipal Court," Richards claimed.

"Mr. Brown admitted to the arresting officers that he knew his driver’s license was suspended and that he had traffic warrants in Henderson. The plaintiff in this lawsuit has not presented all the facts and circumstances behind his lawful and proper arrest by Henderson police," she added.

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Unvaccinated Boston Patient Is Denied A Heart Transplant

Posted: 26 Jan 2022 12:45 PM PST

Thirty-one-year-old DJ Ferguson has been removed from the heart transplant list at a Boston, Massachusetts hospital because he is refusing to get vaccinated against the novel coronavirus.

Ferugson, who has two children and is expecting a third, was on the list to receive a heart transplant at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, but is no longer eligible for the procedure due to his vaccination status.

High Risk Patient

Brigham and Women’s Hospital says patients who receive transplants are at much higher risk to die of COVID-19.

"We do everything we can to ensure that a patient who receives a transplanted organ has the greatest chance of survival," a spokesperson for the hospital explained in a statement supplied to The New York Post.

"Our Mass General Brigham healthcare system requires several CDC-recommended vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine, and lifestyle behaviors for transplant candidates to create both the best chance for a successful operation and to optimize the patient’s survival after transplantation, given that their immune system is drastically suppressed."Experts Back Policy

Brigham and Women’s Hospital's decision to take Ferguson off the transplant list is hardly a surprise, according to experts.

Dr. Arthur Caplan, Head of Medical Ethics at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, explained to CBS Boston that transplant patients are extremely vulnerable to viruses.

"Post any transplant, kidney, heart whatever, your immune system is shut off. The flu could kill you, a cold could kill you, COVID could kill you," Caplan said.

"The organs are scarce, we are not going to distribute them to someone who has a poor chance of living when others who are vaccinated have a better chance post-surgery of surviving," he added.

Father Still Proud

Ferguson's father David is still proud of his son, and says getting vaccinated is "against his basic principles."

"My son has gone to the edge of death to stick to his guns and he’s been pushed to the limit. It’s kind of against his basic principles; he doesn’t believe in it. It’s a policy they are enforcing and so because he won’t get the shot, they took him off the list of a heart transplant," David said.

'His Body, His Choice'

David said that the family is "aggressively pursuing all options, but we are running out of time."

"I think my boy is fighting pretty damn courageously and he has integrity and principles he really believes in and that makes me respect him all the more," he said.

The father noted that DJ has received excellent care from the doctors, but simply does not want to get vaccinated.

"It’s his body. It’s his choice," he said.

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