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Language allowed me to make some meaning of the situation and take control of my own mental health narratives. “I’m gonna be honest, I didn’t wanna go to the mental health hospital,” she says in the documentary. She wants to be transparent about her mental health condition in order to inspire others and help them feel less alone. Moments like this highlight how risky it still is for a celebrity to be candid about mental health. For a celebrity who once had the most followed Instagram account, the performance of an identity versus the reality of it is crucial to understanding Gomez’s mental health advocacy.

☆ Selena Gomez documentary receives praise for mental health honesty
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Crystal Minaya | Crystal Minaya Is An Editorial Assistant For Nbc News Digital. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Fans of Selena Gomez, known as Selenators, flooded social media on Friday to compliment the celebrity for being so transparent about her mental health journey following the release of her documentary "My Mind & Me." She’s definitely one of the most strongest people I’ve ever known," one fan wrote on Twitter. "Selena, I’m so proud of you, I’m so grateful and happy to call you my idol because you are such an example to follow. "Selena is so private about her mental issues and this documentary just proves WHY she’s perfect to advocate mental health awareness." "Anyone who struggles with mental health issues should watch this– The mind is more powerful than anything else," she wrote in her Instagram story.

☆ Amber Heard is no longer on Twitter, days after her ex-boyfriend Elon Musk bought the platform
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-04 | by ( Sophia Ankel | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter closed last week, prompting some celebrities to leave the platform. Heard still has her Instagram account, but hasn't posted since her defamation trial ended. Despite having a Twitter and an Instagram account, Heard had remained silent on social media ever since her courtroom showdown with ex-husband Johnny Depp earlier this year. During the trial, Heard became the subject of intense bullying and harassment online. Shortly after, Heard posted a statement on both Twitter and Instagram saying she was "disappointed" and "sad" that she had lost the case.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver blasted Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving on Thursday, calling out the player's "reckless decision" to post "deeply offensive antisemitic material." “Kyrie Irving made a reckless decision to post a link to a film containing deeply offensive antisemitic material," Silver said in statement. “I think the NBA dropped the ball,” Hall of Fame player and prominent basketball commentator Charles Barkley said on TNT earlier this week. But I have the right to say, 'No, you're not going to take my $40 million and insult my religion.'" "I think the NBA they made a mistake" not taking immediate action against Irving, Barkley said.

☆ Kyrie Irving: 'I oppose all forms of hatred' and take responsibility for post about antisemitic film
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Phil-Helsel-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Phil Helsel | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving and his team will each donate $500,000 to fight hate in the wake of backlash from Irving’s tweet about a movie that has been described as antisemitic, they said in a statement Wednesday. “I oppose all forms of hatred and oppression and stand strong with communities that are marginalized and impacted every day,” Irving said. “I am aware of the negative impact of my post towards the Jewish community and I take responsibility. The NBA on Friday and the National Basketball Players Association on Tuesday issued statements condemning antisemitism and other hate speech. Irving has denied he is antisemitic, and on Saturday, he described himself as an “OMNIST,” a person who believes in all religions.

☆ Short seller Jim Chanos says this 'crummy' entertainment company is 'excessively overpriced' and could drop 50%
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-03 | by ( Yun Li | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +1 min

Famed short seller Jim Chanos is on to his next stock to bet against: concert ticket platform Live Nation . The founder of Kynikos Associates unveiled his bearish take on Live Nation at Forbes Iconoclast Summit 2022 Thursday. "One company that epitomizes that and still we think trades at nosebleed valuations for what it is, is Live Nation," Chanos said. Shares of Live Nation are already down more than 36% this year, but Chanos believe it has "a lot further to go," saying it could easily drop another 50%. Live Nation didn't immediately respond to CNBC's request for comment.

Eight people donned "fight antisemitism" shirts in courtside seats at Monday night's Brooklyn Nets game in protest of star player Kyrie Irving's sharing a link to a film that includes dangerous tropes. One of the fans, 23-year-old Lindsay Haimm, said the group's protest was aimed at antisemitism in general and less so against Irving in particular. "Just anyone who has so many followers, speaking about antisemitism and him supporting this antisemitic movie, it speaks to so many people. Irving spoke to the fans after the first quarter, she said, and the exchange was cordial. After Monday night’s game, Irving was not made available to reporters.

☆ Julia Roberts’ involvement with civil rights didn’t stop at birth
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

The “Ticket to Paradise” star has long used her platform to advocate for philanthropic work and amplify the rights of people of color. That shouldn’t be surprising to those who know the story of her parents’ friendship with the King family. It was reported in a 2002 CNN interview that Walter and Betty Roberts ran a writing and actors workshop, where the King children were enrolled. I loved him but I was also a little intimidated by him, too,” Yolanda King told CNN. Residents rallied to run an ad in Variety under the headline, “Pretty Woman?

☆ Rapper Takeoff killed in Houston shooting, media reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-11-01 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

ATLANTA, Nov 1 (Reuters) - Takeoff, a member of the rap group Migos, was fatally shot at a party held at a Houston bowling alley early on Tuesday, according to media reports. Two other people were wounded, but Houston police were holding back the names of the victims until the next of kin are notified, police spokesman John Cannon said. Rolling Stone's website and TMZ said Takeoff, 28, the rapper whose real name is Kirshnik Khari Ball, was killed. A second member of Migos - Quavo, 31, whose real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall - was also at the party but not hurt, Rolling Stone reported. A third member - Takeoff's cousin Offset, whose real name is Kiari Kendrell Cephus - was not there.

☆ Kyrie Irving: Brooklyn Nets star defends his tweet about a documentary deemed antisemitic and stands by sharing a video by Alex Jones
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-31 | by ( Issy Ronald | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving said that he is “not going to stand down on anything I believe in” after he was condemned by the owner of his NBA team for tweeting a link to a documentary deemed to be antisemitic. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation,” Nets owner Joe Tsai tweeted Friday night. Mike Stobe/Getty ImagesIrving said in the press conference that he “respects what Joe [Tsai] said,” but claimed that he had not tweeted something harmful. Irving should clarify now.”Kyrie Irving during the Indiana Pacers game on Saturday. “The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech,” the team said in a statement to CNN.

☆ Nets owner says he is 'disappointed' after Kyrie Irving appeared to promote antisemitic film
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Minyvonne Burke | Minyvonne Burke Is A Senior Breaking News Reporter For Nbc News. | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +2 min

Brooklyn Nets owner Joe Tsai said he is "disappointed" after all-star guard Kyrie Irving appeared to promote a film deemed antisemitic. "I want to sit down and make sure he understands this is hurtful to all of us, and as a man of faith, it is wrong to promote hate based on race, ethnicity or religion," Tsai tweeted Friday. Irving tweeted a link Thursday to the 2018 movie "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America." The Nets said in a statement that it strongly condemns and has zero tolerance for the promotion of hate speech. We thank those, including the ADL, who have been supportive during this time," the Nets said.

CNN —Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving on Saturday tweeted that he “meant no disrespect to anyone’s religious beliefs” after the owner of his NBA team condemned him for tweeting a link to a documentary deemed antisemitic. “I’m disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation,” Nets owner Joe Tsai wrote on Twitter Friday night. The ‘Anti-Semitic’ label that is being pushed on me is not justified and does not reflect the reality or truth I live in everyday. Irving should clarify now.”The Nets also spoke out against the star guard’s tweet. “If Kyrie Irving or any Black Celebrity needs ‘back up’ to prove that we are the True Israelites … i am available to assist them on or off the camera so that the world can finally see and receive the TRUTH.”

☆ Rep. Tim Ryan says he'll 'fight anybody from any party' who pushes 'bullcrap' that Ohio is no longer in play for Democrats
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( John L. Dorman | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Tim Ryan recently told Rolling Stone he rejected any "bullcrap" of Democrats not contesting Ohio. The Democratic Senate nominee said that the idea of skipping over the state was "insulting." As the campaign enters its final stretch, Ryan remains locked in a competitive race with JD Vance. Despite minimal national Democratic spending, Ryan has raised over $47.3 million for his campaign as of October 19, according to OpenSecrets. Mike DeWine and the GOP tint of the state's rural and exurban areas — Ryan has remained in the game.

☆ Brooklyn Nets condemn Kyrie Irving for promotion of antisemitic film
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Ashley Capoot | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets handles the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks in Game Two of the Second Round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center on June 07, 2021 in New York City. After Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving promoted an antisemitic film and book on social media Thursday, his team and team-owner Joe Tsai issued statements Friday condemning his actions. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation," Tsai wrote on Twitter. "The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech," the team said in a statement Friday. Irving was previously benched by the Nets in 2021 for refusing to get vaccinated against Covid-19.

☆ Brooklyn Nets denounce Kyrie Irving for promoting antisemitic film known for extremist content that refers to European Jews as the 'synagogue of Satan'
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-29 | by ( Bethany Biron | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

The Brooklyn Nets are condemning Kyrie Irving for promoting antisemitic content on Twitter. He shared a link to a film called "Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America," known for extremism. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of anti-semitic disinformation," Joe Tsai said. "I'm disappointed that Kyrie appears to support a film based on a book full of antisemitic disinformation," Tsai wrote. "The Brooklyn Nets strongly condemn and have no tolerance for the promotion of any form of hate speech," the statement reads.

☆ Roger Stone cautioned Ron DeSantis that it would be 'ingratitude and treachery' to run against Trump in 2024
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-28 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Roger Stone told Ron DeSantis that it would be "ingratitude and treachery" to run against Trump. He also hit out at DeSantis' wife, comparing her to Lady Macbeth. Ron DeSantis that it would be treacherous for him to run against Trump in 2024. In the post, Stone also hit out at DeSantis' wife, Casey DeSantis. "Have you ever noticed how much Ron DeSantis' wife Casey is like Lady Macbeth?"

☆ Marjorie Taylor Greene says a GOP-led House will investigate companies that stopped donating to Republicans after the Capitol riot
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Matthew Loh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Marjorie Taylor Greene said a GOP-led House would probe firms that stopped donating to Republicans. She said some "big corporations" and lobbyists have ceased donations after the Capitol riots. They stopped donating. All the lobbyists, all the big corporations stopped donating to a whole bunch of my Republican colleagues that they used to donate to," Greene said. A source close to Trump told Rolling Stone this role could be a senior position at the Department of Justice.

☆ Kanye West's controversial $15,000-a-year school has abruptly shut its doors, reports say, amid a backlash over his antisemitic comments
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-27 | by ( Pete Syme | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kanye West's controversial Christian school has abruptly shut its doors, reports say. West, under fire over antisemitic comments, appeared to confirm the closure in a since-deleted Instagram post. Students at the $15,000-a-year school, Donda Academy, wear uniforms designed by Balenciaga. Donda Academy, an unaccredited Christian school, requires parents to sign non-disclosure agreements before students join, Rolling Stone reported. Students at the $15,000-a-year school wear uniforms made by Balenciaga and the rapper's own brand, Yeezy.

☆ Trump aides are desperately trying to dissuade him from testifying to the January 6 panel on live TV: Rolling Stone
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Cheryl Teh | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Trump's advisers really don't want him to testify to the January 6 panel, per Rolling Stone. A source told Rolling Stone they hope aides successfully "talked him out of it." Rolling Stone spoke to three sources with knowledge of the matter, including a Trump legal adviser. The Trump legal adviser told Rolling Stone that the counsel they gave Trump regarding his testimony — on live TV or otherwise — would be to "absolutely fucking not" do it. "It is my hope that we talked him out of it," said another Rolling Stone source.

☆ 'Black Adam' wants to be a Marvel movie, but can't leave the Snyder era behind — and it highlights the mess that DC Studios' new bosses will have to sort out
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-26 | by ( Travis Clark | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

There are a lot of Snyder-esque moments in "Black Adam," particularly when it comes to slo-mo action sequences and an overall somber tone. Johnson's Black Adam is a serious-faced anti-hero who isn't afraid to kill a lot of people. "Black Adam" is the perfect encapsulation of both the last nearly decade of DC movies and what the franchise wants to be in the future. For all of its troubles, the DC movie universe had at least seemed to be course correcting. The director, Jaume Collet-Serra, doesn't so much as put his personal touch on it as borrow familiar touches from past Snyder-directed DC movies.

☆ Kanye West has plans to build his own small 'universe' called the 'Yecosystem,' Rolling Stone reports
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-23 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Kanye West last month filed trademark applications under the names "Yecosystem" and "Yeezyverse." The trademarks include protections for branded food and beverages, and stores bearing the name. Sources told Rolling Stone Ye plans to create his own "universe" called the Yecosystem. "He's trying to do shit that people couldn't even conceive of and he's trying to make it happen," Rolling Stone reported the sources said. The "Yecosystem," which Ye teased in a CNBC interview last month, would allow West more complete creative and legal control over related business dealings.

☆ For months, Trump has 'repeatedly' discussed choosing Marjorie Taylor Greene as his 2024 running mate: journalist
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Joshua Zitser | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Donald Trump has "repeatedly" discussed choosing Marjorie Taylor Greene as his running mate, a journalist said. He's been discussing it since February, NYT magazine reporter Robert Draper told the Daily Beast. "It's been discussed repeatedly," he said, per the Daily Beast. Earlier this week, Greene told Draper that she's discussed with Trump the possibility of serving as his running mate. Rolling Stone reported that Trump is interested in giving Greene a job in his administration if he wins in 2024.

☆ For $15k and a signed NDA, students at Kanye West's unaccredited Donda Academy start the day with 'full school worship' before parkour enrichment classes
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-22 | by ( Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

The unaccredited pre-K through 12th-grade school, Donda Academy, costs $15,000 per year to attend, Rolling Stone reported. In comparison, Donda Academy charges $15,000 per student, Rolling Stone reported, with about half of students receiving some sort of financial aid. Donda Academy, its principal, Brianne Campbell; assistant principal, Allison Tidwell; and sports director Shayla Scott did not respond to Insider's requests for comment. Tamar Andrews, an educational consultant for Donda Academy, confirmed to Rolling Stone that parents are asked to sign an "informal agreement" to enroll. "The process of Donda school is for the parishioners, for the attendees," Yusef told Rolling Stone.

On TikTok, the hashtag “Gaylor” has more than 264 million views; the term refers to Swift fans who subscribe to the theory that she is queer. Fans have gone down these rabbit holes before, speculating over other hints across Swift’s songs, music videos and social media posts. Previous Easter eggs discovered by fans include the album title for “Lover” hidden in the background of the music video for “Me!” ahead of the album title’s announcement. “I think a lot of people have to deal with this now ... because we live in the era of social media,” Swift said. In a 2019 interview with Vogue, she addressed why she made her support for the LGBTQ community more visible.

☆ Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ album is out. So, what’s the verdict?
▼ + stars: | 2022-10-21 | by ( Toyin Owoseje | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Taylor Swift is endorsing late nights with her first original album in two years. The 11-time Grammy Award winner unveiled her 10th studio album, “Midnights,” on Friday, following a surprise announcement at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards. Taylor Swift performs onstage during NSAI 2022 Nashville Songwriter Awards at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee on September 20, 2022. Another said: “Taylor Swift mothered so hard with Midnights no one will ever come close to her level of prodigiousness. “She’s playing with cadence and emphasizing the grain of her voice like never before … eventually you stop caring what’s drawn directly from Swift’s real life and what’s not,” he writes.

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