No one is exempt from public ridicule when it comes to racism, including Paula Deen. The celebrity food expert found herself in hot water this week when she was accused of using the N-word and racial slurs by a former employee. Though the surprising news ignited Twitter hashtags like #PaulaBestDishes and a “Paula Deen Bingo Game,” the Food Network considered it no laughing matter. “Food Network will not renew Paula Deen’s contract when it expires at the end of this month,” says a press release issued by the network.
Reebok’s “Alter the Icons” Collection launched in July and will continue into August with bold mash-ups of Reebok’s Classic Leather and Workout Plus. The collection’s new colors and silhouettes celebrate the most iconic Reebok sneakers, flipping the hardware of retro designs while nodding to the history of the brand in a modern way.
Young designers, Craig Howard and Xavier Jones created the shoes with the sentiment of fusing an alternative spin on Reebok’s classic trends.
Ron Isley is no stranger to making charts beat. After getting folks out of their seats with the classic partystarter “Shout” with his band of brothers, famously known as the Isley Brothers, the singer/songwriter continues to craft melodies for the love of it.
With the release of his new album This Song Is For You in stores today, Ron soothes with his silky tenor, especially on the lead single “Dinner and a Movie,” wooing the ladies with experienced yet effortless suave.
Shaquille O’Neal has made a name for himself as one of the NBA’s most dominant players. The retired Los Angeles Laker, who left the league with four rings, has also proven he’s one of the league’s funniest.
In a three minute clip, the 44 year old stars as an “undercover” Lyft driver wearing an assortment of costumes that “mask” his true identity. Everything from a beret, which is allegedly supposed to make riders believe he’s French, to a long beard, black vest and bandana alluding to Shaq being a biker are all captured in the comical clip.
Who knew there was a bubbling bromance between the Wu Tang Clan’s most animated member and Drunk Uncle? SNL mainstay Bobby Moynihan and Method Man have teamed up for FXX’s new animated series Chozen, the toon tale of a gay white rapper named Chozen (Moynihan) who is released from prison and pursues his dreams of fame, despite the challenges he faces courtesy of his lyrical arch-nemesis Phantasm (Method Man).
On the final day of New York Comic Con (Oct.