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Beyoncé Bitten: Fans Speculate on Culprit
As we covered yesterday, GQ featured an interview with Tiffany Haddish where the actress, comedian, and writer disclosed that an unnamed actress bit Beyoncé’s face at a Jay-Z afterparty last December. Haddish kept the identity secret, but online sleuths are busy investigating. Vulture is tracking the inquiry, while the Huffington Post is contacting representatives of virtually every actress to deny involvement (“No, Shirley MacLaine did not bite anything. She’s 83 years old, for God’s sake.”). We’re confident the truth will emerge.
Celebrating Muslim Women’s Day
Today—and every day—we honor Muslim women. Last year, Amani Al-Khatahtbeh and her site MuslimGirl launched the first official day dedicated to elevating Muslim women’s voices. “Our theme for this year is ‘Muslim women talk back to violence,’” Al-Khatahtbeh told CNN. Read the full interview and discussion on why this day matters at CNN.
Cardi B Unveils Album Art and Launch Date
We’ve been anticipating Cardi B’s debut album ever since “Bodak Yellow,” and the wait is nearly over. The rapper announced on Instagram that her LP, titled Invasion of Privacy, drops April 6—just one day before she appears as a guest on Saturday Night Live. Check out the cover on Cardi’s Instagram; she also promised to share the tracklist soon.
NFL Cheerleader Claims Unfair Treatment
Bailey Davis, a cheerleader for the New Orleans Saints, was terminated for two reasons: attending a party with Saints players and posting a photo of herself in a one-piece swimsuit on her private Instagram. According to The New York Times, the rules Davis violated were meant to “protect” cheerleaders from player advances. Now Davis is pushing back, arguing that cheerleaders face stricter standards than football team members. “The antiquated stereotype of women needing to hide for their own protection is not permitted in America, and certainly not in the workplace,” stated her attorney, Sara Blackwell. Read the full NYT coverage here.
Gina Rodriguez to Lead Live-Action Carmen Sandiego Film
We were already thrilled that Gina Rodriguez will voice Carmen Sandiego in an upcoming animated Netflix series. Today, Deadline reported that she will also produce and star in a live-action feature film of the same name. For further updates, check Deadline’s breaking news.
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Trump Reportedly Considering Rehiring Aide with Domestic Violence Allegations
Former White House secretary Rob Porter resigned in February after allegations that he had abused his two ex-wives. Now The New York Times reports that Trump has stayed in touch with Porter, and sources close to the White House believe Trump may try to bring him back on staff. Representatives for Porter and Trump have not commented; see the NYT story here.
Civil Rights Pioneer Linda Brown Passes Away at 76
Linda Brown, the woman at the heart of the 1954 Brown v. Board of Education ruling, died yesterday at age 76. NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund President Sherrilyn Ifill told the Huffington Post that “the life of every American has been touched by Linda Brown…this country is indebted to her, the Brown family, and the many other families involved in the cases that successfully changed school segregation.” Kamala Harris, Ava DuVernay, and Naomi Campbell are among the many who honored Brown on Twitter. Learn more about Brown’s life and legacy on HuffPo.
NXIVM Cult Leader Keith Raniere Arrested for Sex Trafficking
Months ago, we reported on the disturbing “sex cult” NXIVM (pronounced nex-e-um) based in upstate New York. Today, its leader, Keith Raniere—who allegedly forced younger female “slaves” to have sex with him before branding them with his initials—was apprehended in Mexico on sex trafficking charges. He will be transferred to New York authorities today. Read more at BBC.
Birth Control Apps Bridge Gaps in Reproductive Health Access
In states with limited reproductive health services—known as “contraception deserts”—more people are turning to their phones for birth control. Apps like NURX and Maven offer questionnaires, information, and clinician access. The service is free for those with health insurance, and contraception is delivered to users’ homes. Find out more on NPR.
Originally published on March 27, 2018
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