The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Dwight Howard Admits To Kissing Man, Denies Orchestrating Forced Threesome

Dwight Howard is asking a court to dismiss the lawsuit of a man who claims that the former NBA star sexually assaulted him and attempted to rope the individual into an unsanctioned sexual act. Stephen Harper, the man who filed the lawsuit, says he met Dwight Howard via social media over two years ago.

Radar Online obtained the court records connected to the lawsuit in which Stephen Harper says that he met Dwight Howard and began having online conversations back in May of 2021. After reaching out on Instagram via a direct message, the pair exchanged phone texts with Howard reportedly stating that he was into a number of sexual acts and asked Harper to send him photos.

Howard responded in the case admitting to exchanging texts with Harper for a brief period in the summer of 2021, which included nude photos and videos. Howard also added that Harper came to his home on July 19, 2021, and entered his bedroom. Both of them disrobed and engaged in “consensual kissing.”

At this point, Harper claims that Howard invited another man to the bedroom reportedly dressed as a woman going by the name Kitty. Harper says that Howard attempted to get the pair to engage in a threesome, something Harper did not agree to. Kitty began to perform a sexual act on Howard with Harper expressing he wasn’t comfortable with the setup.

Harper then claims that Howard began touching his thigh and feeling him through his underwear, allegedly saying he “was going to do whatever” to Harper and shot down any resistance.

From Radar Online:

“Defendant stood up (towering over Mr. Harper), grabbed Mr. Harper by the thighs, forcibly removed Mr. Harper’s underwear, held Mr. Harper down, and performed nonconsensual oral sex on Mr. Harper,” the suit read. “Mr. Harper was in fear of imminent bodily harm when he was pinned down and forced to remain in place while Defendant continued to sexually assault him.”

While Howard admitted that Kitty was in the room, he claimed that all three were aware that a threesome would be taking place.

Dwight Howard is facing charges of assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress and false imprisonment in the lawsuit.

 

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - NBA Under DOJ Investigation For Supposed Anticompetitive Behavior Against Ice Cube’s Big3 League

 Just hours before the 2023-2024 NBA season tips off, we have some breaking news that is quite surprising. It has nothing to do with any of the players. Instead, it is about the NBA as an organization and its brand image. According to multiple reports, including TMZ Sports, the league has been under an ongoing investigation by the United States Department of Justice. The reason is that Ice Cube's Big3 league feels there are anticompetitive behaviors in practice from its longstanding counterpart.

The Big3's aura comes from former NBA players going against each other. It has been in place since 2017 and it is a great league in general. However, they feel the NBA has been working to essentially slowly eliminate them in numerous ways. Namely, they are allegedly "preventing sponsors and other potential partners from doing business."

In fact, Big3 claims that players have shown interest in playing in it, but they have been denied access. The same goes for referees and owners. They apparently cannot have any sort of hand in helping them out. Owners are in question and if the DOJ finds any evidence, hefty fines could come down. NBA spokesman Mike Bass was says they have been supportive of the Big3. All of this began back in the first of the year and it could extend into 2024 as well.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Keanu Reeves received bass guitar lessons from Flea

Keanu Reeves once received a bass guitar lesson from Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea.

The 59-year-old actor - who plays bass in the grunge band Dogstar - revealed he asked the musician for advice when they met on a movie set.

Speaking on Fender's YouTube channel, Keanu said: "I remember one time I was doing a film, and Flea was in it, or I was in a film with Flea. And I remember there was a house, and there [were] amps and instruments and stuff like that.

"And I was like, ‘Hey, Flea, can you give me a lesson?’ And he was like, ‘Sure, man!’ And he [did a complex bass solo]. And I was like, ‘Alright, so?’ And he was like, ‘Just feel it, man. Just play.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah.’”

Keanu and Flea both appeared in the 1981 movie 'My Own Private Idaho', directed by Gus Van Sant.

Speaking about how he became a bassist, Keanu said, “I think I’m a wild animal playing with a piece of wood. I didn’t learn a lot of songs. I didn’t listen to a song and try and figure it out. Kids: I regret that. If you’re picking up an instrument, it’s cool to figure out what people have done before, but I wasn’t doing that. So I would just play. So I had no theory.

"I was asked what was my first bass. I’ve been trying to remember, but I think it was like 1986. I went to the Hollywood Guitar Center with the daydream of getting a bass guitar.”

“I ended up… I don’t recall, but there was a guy there who was selling a bass. He was with a friend. Not at the store, it was like a parking lot sale. I had, like, a bass drug deal.”

 

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Dame Dash “Broke” But “Proud,” Roc-A-Fella Co-Founder Says

 

Figures like Benzino and Dame Dash were at the top of their game decades ago, but as time has passed, so have the ways of the music industry. Now, the landscape looks completely different, and the men responsible for running The Source and Roc-a-Fellahave unfortunately fallen on hard financial times. Both have been open about their struggles in the past, with Dash recently speaking his truth on an episode of The CEO Show. During his interview, the 52-year-old confirmed that he's been watching his bank account balance dwindle for years, despite all that he previously accomplished as an executive and entrepreneur.

"I’ve had to start [a] new company from scratch, without any money to start it with," the guest told host Dr. Taje Moreno. "I had to do it [by] rubbing two sticks together. So I can’t pay out three or four hundred thousand a year in child support, ‘cause I ain’t making that. But I’m not ashamed of that because I have things to show for it, but it hasn’t profited yet," he confidently continued.

In addition to that, the New Yorker clarified that the ownership stake in his ex-wife Rachel Roy's fashion line was taken into consideration when the payments were determined. She presently controls that equity, which Dash believes should supplement Roy for the missing child support. "You can’t be mad at me and make me feel bad if the money that I had to give the kids, you got, and you still expecting me to pay that while I’m investing and losing money for years," the father of three vented.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Angela Simmons Ordered To Pay $48K In Back Rent And Other Housing Costs

Angela Simmons has been ordered to pay her former landlord $48,000 in back rent, bills, and other housing costs. The massive fee stems from an apartment in New Jersey that Simmons rented in October 2019. About a year later, her landlord began submitting complaints about insufficient payments from the reality star and fashion designer. Simmons did not respond to the charges, leading to a judge handing down a default ruling of $48,000.

Furthermore, TMZ noted that following the ruling, there has been a significant increase in the amount of promotional for her cake business on her social media. Simmons' representatives are yet to release a statement about the ruling and it's unclear what will happen if Simmons fails to pay up.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Bad Bunny Tops “Billboard” Album Chart

 

Bad Bunny has claimed his third #1 album as Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana is set to top the Billboard Album 200 next week. Not only is it Benito's third #1 album, it is also his third consecutive #1 album. It continues the trend set by El Último Tour Del Mundoand Un Verano Sin Ti. This will be Benito's 15th week at the top of the chart.

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The Le'Nalors News of The Week - NFLPA Calls For Ban On Artificial Surfaces In All Stadiums After Aaron Rodgers Injury

 

The NFLPA has urged the league to impose a ban on artificial turf at NFL stadiums. This comes after the season-ending injury suffered by Aaron Rodgers during Monday Night Football. Rodgers tore his Achilles tendon on just the fourth play of his Jets debut during a rain-soaked game at MetLife Stadium. MetLife installed a new field surface earlier this year. However, Rodgers' injury is being blamed on the way that artificial surfaces react to wet conditions. The sentiment has been echoed by many players around the league.

"Moving all stadium fields to high quality natural grass surfaces is the easiest decision the NFL can make. The players overwhelmingly prefer it and the data is clear that grass is simply safer than artificial turf. It is an issue that has been near the top of the players' list during my team visits and one I have raised with the NFL," NFLPA executive director Lloyd Howell said. The call for change comes after an NFLPA report released earlier this year showed that non-contact injuries occur at a higher rate on artificial surfaces.

As for the Jets themselves, the path forward is unclear now that Rodgers is done for the season. Zach Wilson was largely bailed out by sloppy play from the Bills and the Jets' great defense. While Wilson remains the starter for now, it's far from an ideal solution. However, the bigger problem for the Jets is that the QB market is all but dead right now. No one will trade a viable starter in week two. Furthermore, most of the people still available are free agents for a reason.

Despite this, it hasn't stopped a wave of speculation from occurring. This is especially as the Jets will likely sign a third QB to the roster. Wilson's former backup Joe Flacco is one widely spread name, as is journeyman Carson Wentz. Meanwhile, more outside-the-box theories such as Tom Brady and Colin Kaepernick have also been floated. However, it's likely going to be a bad time for the next few weeks. Next on the schedule for the Jets are the Cowboys. Dallas comes off a 40-0 win against the Giants in week one.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Soulja Boy Says 2023 VMAs Were “Wack”

Soulja Boy says that he wasn’t impressed by the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards. Taking to Twitter on Wednesday morning, he asked where Travis Scott, Drake, Beyonce, JAY-Z, and more stars were during the night. He also shared a fan's post about him not being invited to perform.

“VMAs was Wack,” he began in one post. “No Travis and he just dropped best album. No lil baby. Where was 50 cent ain’t this 50 years of hip hop? Fuck this Shit free thug.” He then added: “Why young boy ain’t ever perform at VMAs or BET? Music game Fucked up let the real ones shine,” while retweeting a fan’s post that reads: “Wack without you Draco! All this folks copied you style all day long. I'm hurt.” 

Later, he asked: “I mean where was Drake? Where was Beyonce? Jay z? Ye? Mtv fell off simple. Let’s see what they do next year. Not impressed. At all." As for which artists did perform at the ceremony, many stars still made appearances. Big names included Nicki Minaj, Metro Boomin, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - What Lionel Messi's Inter Miami needs to qualify for MLS play-offs

 

The Herons currently have two games in hand on ninth-place D.C. United, who are eight points ahead. If Inter Miami wins these two games in hand, they could potentially close the gap to just two points, making their journey to the playoffs more feasible. This context adds another layer of excitement and possibility to the team's aspirations.

Despite the excitement surrounding Messi's arrival and a string of positive results, Inter Miami has quite the mountain to climb to reach the MLS playoffs. The team will have to average around two points per game in the remaining fixtures and will need to do this while missing key players during international breaks. While the task is daunting, the recent performance suggests that it is not entirely out of reach. Herons fans will certainly be watching with bated breath.

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Deadpool 3 Release Date In Doubt After Disney Update

 

Disney's updated release timetable for the next several months sparks fears about Shawn Levy and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool 3 being delayed.

Deadpool 3 may be delayed based on Disney's updated release schedule. Directed by Shawn Levy, Ryan Reynolds' third installment in the Deadpool sub-franchise is exciting for several reasons. Deadpool 3 will mark Marvel Studios' first full crack at the character, who was previously under the Fox/Marvel banner. The threequel will also see the return of Hugh Jackman's Wolverine, as well as Jennifer Garner's Elektra. Unfortunately, it seems like fans will have to wait a bit longer for it.

Disney (via The Direct) has released an updated movie schedule for the next several months, and Deadpool 3 is nowhere on the list. The threequel is supposed to take Marvel Studios' premier May slot, which is usually reserved for the Avengers and other big team-up films in the MCU. Nia DaCosta's The Marvels, however, maintains its November 2023 premiere. Check out the full list below:

• A Haunting in Venice - September 15, 2023 
• The Creator - September 29, 2023 
• The Marvels - November 10, 2023 
• Next Goal Wins - November 17, 2023 
• Wish- November 22, 2023 
• The Bikeriders - December 1, 2023 
• Magazine Dreams - December 8, 2023 
• Poor Things- December 8, 2023 
• All of Us Strangers - December 22, 2023 
• Elio - March 1, 2024 
• Snow White - March 22, 2024 
• Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - May 24, 2024 
• Inside Out 2 - June 14, 2024

The Le'Nalors News of The Week - Dallas Austin, Jermaine Dupri Honor Atlanta’s Impact On Hip-Hop 50 With New Pop-Up Exhibit

 

Atlanta’s impact on hip-hop will always remain undeniable. Within the genre’s 50 years of existence, the city of Atlanta has led the sound and cultural movement of hip-hop for over 20 years. 

To celebrate Atlanta’s legacy, Dallas Austin and Jermaine Dupri teamed up to create the “Atlanta Hip-Hop 50th Experience” at Underground Atlanta.

The walls of the exhibit feature images of top Atlanta rap acts such as OutKast, Goodie Mob, T.I., Gucci Mane, Jeezy, Future, Migos, and more. 

There’s a tribute to women of Atlanta rap such as Latto and Rasheeda. There’s also a timeline that showcases the very start of Atlanta rap with Mojo, the city’s first rapper who became prominent in 1982. 

ADW spoke to Austin who shed light on the pop-up exhibit and Atlanta’s role in hip-hop. 

“What was crazy that we didn’t know any better,” Austin said, speaking on the initial rise of Atlanta’s hip-hop movement in the 1990s. “We just wanted to have music that we could play in the car and go dress fly at Lenox Mall…But the city really began to hit right around 2001. That’s when Atlanta was probably starting to find its base a lot faster than every other city in terms of hip-hop. A lot of the artists and producers in Atlanta began calling each other studios and doing stuff without the managers. We all worked together and Atlanta eventually became the dominant sound in hip-hop.”

The Atlanta 50th Hip Hop Experience showcases the rich cultural impact in Atlanta, and will also feature numerous events, including artist Q&A sessions, celebrity podcasts, music-related fireside chats, and industry seminars.

Additionally, lounge and DJ events will be held, showcasing a state-of-the-art sound system and LED screen hosting exclusive Atlanta Hip Hop label takeover nights. The experience will also be available for private events and corporate parties, as the venue also has a liquor license.

The pop-up will continue until Oct. 27.

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 Birdman Conned Out Of $5.4 Million In Oil Scam

(Credit: MTV) 

Birdman and his brother Slim were reportedly victims of a wicked con. It took the FBI 10 years to find the perpetrator, and they interviewed the two executives in their pursuit.

Kevin Edmundson, then a lawyer for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, said the person behind the scam is Mark Roy Anderson.

According to the Daily Beast, Anderson is alleged to have stolen $1 million from a Dallas real estate broker and other investors. As a result, Anderson was slapped with a civil suit that he evaded. A criminal investigation was also launched, and Anderson was convicted and issued a $130,000 judgment.

The oil scam that got the Cash Money executive mixed up happened between March 2006 and November 2010. In total, 20 people were impacted. In 2011, the FBI brought Birdman in for an interview, listing him in paperwork as “B.W.” 

As stated in the interview, Birdman said he and Slim formed an oil and gas exploration company with Anderson called BRONALD Oil and Gas.

After meeting with Anderson, Birdman wired him $5.4 million between April and September 2008. He also met with Anderson in Skiatook, Oklahoma, to check on his investment “specifically to see the oil leases” he was supposed to be buying. He played them and other investors.

Anderson swindled the Cash Money executives and hopped out of the oil business. He was sent to prison for 11 years for the scam. 

However, in 2020, Anderson went back to his old ways. He was recently arrested for running a three-year scam involving a hemp farm, which stole over $9 million from unsuspecting investors.

2023 BET Awards Draw 2.8 Million Total Viewers

BET held its annual award show on Sunday, June 25. With a celebration of 50 years of Hip Hop anchoring the program, the 2023 BET Awards nearly brought in 3 million television watchers.

According to a press release from the network, this year’s BET Award amassed 2.8 million total views across nine Paramount channels. Around 1.8 million viewers watch the ceremony on BET.

“The audiences have spoken: Culture’s Biggest Night is now Hip Hop’s biggest night,” says Connie Orlando BET EVP, Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy.

Orlando adds, “We couldn’t have done it without our amazing production team and the talented group of artists who came together to give Hip Hop its flowers, and all the lovers of the culture who watched live that tuned in across every platform to make this year’s BET Awards 2023 another great success.”

Mountain West insists San Diego State has left the conference, and it wants its exit fee

San Diego State informed the Mountain West it wanted to stay in the conference after all Friday, something the conference is now disputing

San Diego State may want to remain in the Mountain West after all, but the feeling apparently isn’t mutual.

The Mountain West insisted in a series of letters last week that SDSU formally announced it was leaving the conference and said it is going to withhold a $6.6 million payment as the first installation of an exit fee, according to the San Diego Union-Tribune.

The move is the latest in what has been a chaotic few weeks for SDSU and the Mountain West. The university told the Mountain West last month that it “intends to resign” from the conference next summer. It did so before July 1, too, in order to cut an exit fee down from nearly $34 million to about $17 million.

But, despite those intentions to leave, SDSU apparently didn’t have any plans for where to go. The school also asked the Mountain West for an extension on the June 30 deadline, something the conference denied.

So on Friday before the deadline, SDSU informed the conference that it wasn’t going to withdraw after all.

But a day later, the Mountain West rejected that claim. According to the conference, SDSU has withdrawn formally and owes a nearly $17 million exit fee. So, “in connection with our receipt of the SDSU Notice of Resignation,” the Mountain West is withholding a more than $6.6 million payment that was due to the school this week as the first part of that exit fee.

Le'Nalors News Update - Lionel Messi 'eager, ready' for MLS challenge with Inter Miami

 

Lionel Messi is "eager" to begin the next chapter of his career when he moves to Major League Soccer after a return to Barcelona did not materialise as he hoped.

Messi, 35, announced last week his decision to join Inter Miami CF once his contract with Paris Saint-Germain expires on June 30 and said he is ready for the challenge that awaits him in the U.S.

"I'm well," he told Argentinian TV Publica. "Initially, we had a different idea [to return to Barcelona].

"We're happy with the decision we have taken. I'm ready and eager to face this new challenge, this change."

A 2022 World Cup winner with Argentina, Messi had offers to return to former club Barcelona as well as a possible move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal, but ultimately decided to join co-owner David Beckham's Inter Miami in MLS.

"[The decision] was an important step but at the same time, I was aware of what it meant, of what I was doing," Messi added. "We're happy."

Messi, who revealed this week he has no plans to play at the 2026 World Cup, is not slowing down.

The Argentina captain scored the fastest goal of his international career, netting after 79 seconds as the Albiceleste beat Australia 2-0 in a friendly on Thursday.

"If I'm being honest, had we not won the World Cup, I would no longer be playing for the national team," Messi said. "I can't leave the national team as a world champion. I want to enjoy this."

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 JAMIE FOXX IN PHYSICAL REHAB CENTER FOLLOWING MEDICAL EMERGENCY

Reports about Jamie Foxx‘s health have been wide ranging, but the latest update speaks toward things moving in a really positive direction.

According to a TMZ report on Monday (May 15), the actor has been released from the hospital and entered what’s touted as one of the top physical rehabilitation centers in the country.

Both of his daughters Corinne Foxx and Anelise Foxx were pictured visiting him at the Chicago-based rehab center over Mother’s Day weekend – and they appeared to be in good spirits. There is still little information about what exactly happened to the beloved actor, but the facility he’s in reportedly specializes in stroke recovery, traumatic brain injury rehab, spinal cord injury rehab and cancer rehabilitation.

According to an insider, Jamie is “recovering well” and has been at the rehab center since late April following his hospital stint in Atlanta.

Ja Morant suspended from team activities after second video circulates showing him flash a gun

  

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant has been suspended from team activities after an Instagram Live video appearing to show him flashing a gun while in a vehicle with others circulated on social media Sunday, just two months after the athlete was suspended over a similar video.

Morant is suspended from all team activities “pending League review,” the Grizzlies announced on Twitter, adding the team had no further comment.

Charlamagne Calls Lil Wayne “Corny” For Ending Concert Early

Charlamagne called Lil Wayne out for being “corny” by abruptly ending his latest concert in Los Angeles. The Young Money rapper was upset with the audience for not being excited about his artists Lil Twist, Yaj Kader, and Allan Cubas. Charlamagne addressed the viral incident on The Breakfast Club, Monday.

“That’s corny,” Charlamagne began. “You can’t be upset because the crowd not feeling your artist. And I’m sure Wayne has been there before. I’m sure that the was a time he might’ve brought, even a Drake out way way way back in the day and people weren’t paying attention to Drake. Or he might’ve brought a Nicki out way way way back in the day and people weren’t paying attention to Nicki. Or Tyga. All of these people who ended up blowing up. Everybody starts somewhere.”