Following Madonna's tribute to Prince at the 2016 Billboard Music Awards in May, executives at BET and many fans were left unimpressed.
After the show BET tweeted a photo of The Purple One with the caption: "Yeah, we saw that. Don't worry. We Got You."
On Tuesday, June 7, the network announced that longtime Prince collaborator and ex-fiancée, Sheila E,along withJanelle Monáe, D'AngeloandThe Rootswill pay tribute to the late singer at the2016 BET Awards, which will take place Sunday, June 26, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — History already in hand, Hillary Clinton will celebrate becoming the first woman to lead a major American political party Tuesday following votes in California, New Jersey and four other states — contests Clinton hopes send her into the general election in strong standing.
Clinton reached the 2,383 delegates needed to become the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee on the eve of Tuesday's voting, according to an Associated Press tally. Her total is comprised of pledged delegates won in primaries and caucuses, as well as superdelegates — the party officials and officeholders who can back a candidate of their choosing.
Clinton greeted news of her achievement with a measured response, wary of depressing turnout and eager to save the revelry for a big victory party Tuesday night in Brooklyn. During a campaign stop in California, Clinton told a cheering crowd she was on the brink of a "historic, unprecedented moment," but said there was still work to do in her unexpectedly heated primary battle with Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders.
"We're going to fight hard for every single vote," Clinton declared.
Heading into Tuesday's voting, Clinton has 1,812 pledged delegates and the support of 571 of the 714 superdelegates, according to the AP count.
The AP surveyed the superdelegates repeatedly in the past seven months. While they can change their minds, those counted in Clinton's tally have unequivocally told the AP they will support her at the party's summer convention.
During a rally Monday evening in San Francisco, Sanders said a victory in California would give him "enormous momentum" in his bid to push the Democratic primary to a convention fight. Sanders is urging superdelegates to drop their support for Clinton before the gathering in Philadelphia, arguing he is a stronger candidate to take on presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump.
But Sanders has so far been unable to sway the superdelegates, and there were signs Monday that he was taking stock of his standing in the race. Speaking to reporters, Sanders said he planned to return to Vermont on Wednesday and "assess where we are" following the California results.
The senator's comments came on the heels of a weekend phone call with President Barack Obama, who has stayed out of the Democratic primary to date but is poised to endorse Clinton as early as this week.
"The president intends certainly through the fall, if not earlier, to engage in this campaign," White House spokesman Josh Earnest said. "That's an opportunity the president relishes."
Obama and Clinton battled ferociously for the Democratic nomination in 2008. Tuesday marks eight years to the day Clinton conceded to Obama in an emotional speech where she noted she was unable to "shatter that highest, hardest glass ceiling."
The former secretary of state reflected on breaking that barrier as she made her final swing through California on Monday, and she's expected to do so again on Tuesday night in New York.
"It's really emotional," Clinton said. "I'm someone who has been very touched and really encouraged by this extraordinary conviction that people have."
Glenda McCarthy, a 64-year-old from San Pedro, California, is among the loyal Clinton supporters who have longed for this milestone moment.
"I've been waiting for this for so long," McCarthy said. "Not just a woman, but a woman who is so strong."
Clinton's victory is broadly decisive. She leads Sanders by more than 3 million cast votes, by 291 pledged delegates and by 523 superdelegates. She won 29 caucuses and primaries in states and U.S. territories to his 21 victories.
Clinton has been eager to move past the protracted primary and fully turn her attention to her general election battle with Trump. She energized Democrats with a blistering speech last week challenging Trump's qualifications for the presidency, reassuring supporters that she's prepared for a bruising campaign against the unpredictable businessman.
Trump vanquished his remaining Republican rivals about a month ago, a stunning achievement for the untested political candidate. Despite his controversial statements about minorities and his vague policy proposals, many Republicans quickly consolidated around his nomination.
But Trump has continued to irritate GOP officials, including with his recent criticism of a U.S. district court judge. Trump has said Judge Gonzalo Curiel can't be impartial in a legal case involving the businessman because his parents were born in Mexico and Trump wants to build a wall along the border.
Several leading Republicans, as well as legal scholars, have flatly rejected the logic of that argument.
Trump also continues to struggle to build out a robust general election campaign staff in battleground states or a national fundraising network, though the real estate mogul insists he can win without the trappings of a traditional campaign.
Trump was also spending Tuesday in New York, with a primetime event scheduled at his golf resort in Westchester.
New Jersey and California are the biggest prizes up for grabs Tuesday, with Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota and South Dakota also holding contests. The final Democratic primary will be held next week in the District of Columbia.
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Pace reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Catherine Lucey in Compton, California, and Hope Yen, Stephen Ohlemacher and Lisa Lerer in Washington contributed to this report.
MMA fighter Kimbo Slice died Monday, June 6, at age 42 from an undisclosed illness.
According to Yahoo Sports, Kimbo, real name Kevin Ferguson fell ill at his Florida home Monday afternoon. He was taken to the Northwest Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale, where he passed away.
"At 8 p.m. (ET) we received a call from TMZ," Sgt. Carla Kmiotek of the Coral Springs police told Yahoo Sports. "Our communications department confirmed with Northwest Medical that he is there. We did not receive a police or EMS call from the residence. There is no foul play suspected and there is no investigation. It is being handled as a medical incident."
Kimbo became known in 2003 when he started participating in unsanctioned street fights. Footage of the scraps began to pop up on YouTube, gaining the popular fighter an underground fan base.
Kimbo became a professional mixed martial artist in 2007 when he signed a contract withEliteXC. He appeared in season 10 ofThe Ultimate Fighterin 2009.
The Bahamian-born brawler made his UFC debut in a loss to Matt Mitrione on May 8, 2010. It was his only professional fight for the organization.
Kimbo later signed with Bellator, where he has competed since 2015. His signature win for the organization was a technical knockout over Ken Shamrock at Bellator 138 on June 19, 2015. He last fought in February when he won a unanimous decision against Dada 5000. The bout was later ruled a no-contest when Kimbo tested positive for steroids following the fight.
His professional MMA record was5-2-1. He had a7-0professional boxing record.
We are all shocked and saddened by the devastating and untimely loss of Kimbo Slice, a beloved member of the Bellator family. One of the most popular MMA fighters ever, Kimbo was a charismatic, larger-than-life personality that transcended the sport.
Outside of the cage he was a friendly, gentle giant and a devoted family man. His loss leaves us all with extremely heavy hearts, and our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Ferguson family and all of Kimbo's friends, fans, and teammates.
Kimbo was remembered by his peers vis Twitter.
We battled inside the cage, warrior vs warrior. Outside the cage, we have loved ones. REST IN PEACE KIMBO SLICE. May God Watch Over You.
The vocals in Captive are distant and hollow, following a smooth tone, with sexy and dark lyrics. The visual does a great job at backing up these lyrics by creating a moonlit R&B presentation, that shows his craving for his lover and their relationship with suggestive come-ons. With sensual visuals, the video is sure to show a sentimental and enticing feel. The video is sure to create that vibrant yet alluring vibe that makes listeners reminisce on their life cycle of love and commitment.
Captive is taken in one long shot allowing the audience to experience the journey within the music video first hand. With subtle inspirations from movie Fifty Shades of Grey, director Yuya Ohashi (Y.O! Photo) puts a unique twist on the concept blind folding a woman who uses her sense of touch to navigate throughout the video. Produced by The Remix Project Chicago Recording Arts Director Jack Flash, Captive is a taste of what the talented singer Ezkiel has to offer to his fans in the near future.
Ar-Ab stopped by The Breakfast Club Monday, June 6, to chop it up with Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God.
He discusses how he linked up with Birdman, Cash Money Records deal, his profile elevating after Drake mentioned him in "Back to Back,"Meek Mill, violence in Philadelphia, friendship with Tru Life, getting shot 13 times, getting charged with murder, Cassidy, social media being the devil, reputation as a bully, 50 Cent, being muslim, Kevin Gates being a good dude and more.
Chicago heavy rhyme spitter Lil Bibby is not messing around with any outsiders and lets you know that on his new heater titled "You Ain't Gang." Give it a listen up top
When you copped a DJ Whiteowl mixtape and heard those words you knew some heat was coming.
Today it saddens me to have to report that Whiteowl has passed away. During his career he released hundreds of "Drop That" tapes. He always had hot exclusives you couldn't find anywhere else.
Details surrounding his death are not known at this time.
One of the hardest working people in the industry, Whiteowl, was also known for his R&B, Down South, instrumental tapes, blends and remixes
Vibe producer Lord Haiti, releases hot new track "OMS" from his upcoming anticipated project "On My Soul," that will be dropping pretty soon. New single "OMS" features an stronomic beat with a next-dimension feel, on such a very distinctive production. Lord Haiti does a great job at providing unique baselines with relaxed flows that will keep you listening, grasping your attention. "On My Soul (OMS)" provides listeners with a unique tone that is becoming popular in today's music production.
Up and coming indie artist out of Texas, Talnt is breaking ground every which way. Just to kick his music to the next level within the second quarter, Talnt drops the new 9 track project “The Crust To My Soul” being the first installment of his mixtapes. Check this new mixtape out.
It would be an understatement to say that things are bitter between Gilbert Arenas and his former fiancée and mother of four of his children, Laura Govan.
The former NBA star recently won a defamation lawsuit against Govan, who had accused him of giving her sexually transmitted diseases.
However, during a recent recorded phone call he crossed the line when he told Govan, "Fuck you and them four kids."
Check it out up top and listen to Charlamagne Tha God give Arenas the "Donkey of the Day" for Monday, June 6.
Cincinnati Prosecutors Declined To Seek Charges Against Michelle Gregg
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CINCINNATI (AP) — A prosecutor said Monday that he isn't seeking charges against the mother of a 3-year-old boy who got into the Cincinnati Zoo's gorilla exhibit, resulting in the shooting of an endangered gorilla to protect him.
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters said the child's mother had three other children with her, and she was attending to them when the 3-year-old "just scampered off" on May 28. He said children's services made a visit to the boy and mother, and social workers were impressed by the child's environment.
Deters said the mother's actions were "not even close" to meriting reckless endangerment charges.
Legal experts had said that prosecution on child endangerment or similar charges seems unlikely. The family has declined to comment.
The zoo plans to reopen its Gorilla World on Tuesday with a higher, reinforced barrier. The boy apparently climbed over the outer barrier before falling some 15 feet into a shallow moat. A special response team shot and killed the 17-year-old western lowland gorilla named Harambe to protect the boy.
Harambe
The zoo's role will be reviewed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which enforces the Animal Welfare Act. An animal protection watchdog group has urged that the zoo face federal fines.
The shooting caused a wide outpouring of criticism, blaming the boy's parents or the zoo for the gorilla death. A Cincinnati police spokesman said last week police planned to "reach out" to the boy's mother to advise her of threatening language in some posts.
The zoo said that there had been no earlier breaches in Gorilla World's 38-year history and that the previous barrier had passed multiple inspections by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, which accredits zoos. Zoo spokeswoman Michelle Curley said the outer barrier will now be 42 inches high — a half foot taller than before — with solid wood beams on top and at the bottom, plus knotted rope netting at the bottom.
A Cincinnati police report identified the boy's mother as Michelle Gregg, 32, who works at a preschool near Cincinnati. The child's father isn't named in the report, and it's not clear whether he was at the zoo that day.
The boy's family has said he is doing well at home. Police said he had scrapes on his head and knee, but was alert and talking when rescued.
University of Dayton law professor Lori Shaw said earlier that child endangering cases are complicated and fact-specific. She said Ohio law requires that the defendant be found "reckless" and to have exposed a child to "substantial risk," or a strong possibility of harm.
Police released 911 tapes of calls after the boy fell.
"He's dragging my son! I can't watch this!" a woman says in the 911 call, pleading for help. She shouts at her son repeatedly: "Be calm!"
A record of police calls shows nine minutes passed between the first emergency call about the boy falling into the enclosure and when the child was safe.
The police report states that witnesses said the gorilla initially appeared to be protecting the child, but after onlookers started screaming, it became "agitated and scared" and began dragging the child.
The boy's family has expressed gratitude to the zoo for protecting his life.
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