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Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph revealed that she was sexually assaulted by a “famous TV judge” years ago.

Variety reported that the incident, which Ralph said happened at a business event years ago, was witnessed by network executives. They told her to keep her mouth shut to dodge “bad press.”

A Virginia woman is still fighting to hold her city accountable after a sanitation truck damaged her car five months ago. Chavonne Grant said the city’s trash truck hit her 2007 BMW 328i parked outside her home in Norfolk, Virginia and caused major damage, but nobody has been held responsible so far.

“There’s a gaping hole right here, the whole tire rod, the tire was flattened. The bumper was pushed up, but the bumper was on the ground. It’s completely cracked. … The hood had to be pushed down,” Grant told WAVY.

A TikTok user is getting wide praise after she run into Amanda Bynes on the street over the weekend and comforted the former child star before she was placed on a psychiatric hold days later.

In the video @kaitlynhotfox posted on Friday, the pair can be seen walking down the streets of Hollywood.  

TikTok star Keith Lee continues to help business owners receive recognition (and sales) via social media.

One of Lee’s most recent TikToks reviewed an artisanal chocolate products company called Cocoa Asante. Tennessee-based entrepreneur Ella Livingston founded the company and made a video on March 14 revealing she was emailing Lee in the hope she could send him some of her chocolates to review for his audience.

Legendary actress Jackée Harry uses her role in a new film to speak out against abusive relationships. Harry stars in the new Lifetime movie “Every Breath She Takes,” centered around the turmoil of a relationship plagued with domestic violence. 

Shadow and Act shared the film’s plot in an exclusive trailer peek: “Jules Baker (Tamala Jones) thinks her problems are over when her abusive husband Billy (Brian White) dies after a struggle and fire that destroys their house….As Jules begins to rebuild her life, dark rumors haunt her when she hears whispers around town that she is “the one that killed her husband.” Things take a turn for the worse, and police begin to question her relentlessly. Detective Walker (Tisha Campbell) insinuates that all signs say Jules was behind the fire. Is her past coming back to burn her?” 

Harry hopes the film will address the ‘”shame and guilt” that keeps those in abusive relationships from speaking out. 

The Sister, Sister star shared a snippet from a recent interview with the film’s cast. She acknowledged the powerful mental and emotional hold that abusive relationships could have on victims. “It takes courage to admit that you have been abused,” she said. 

MacKenzie Scott continues her philanthropy mission by launching a $250 million “open call” for community-focused nonprofits. The billionaire is looking to provide funding for organizations with a positive impact. 

According to The Associated Press, Scott’s Yield Giving organization “plans to make unrestricted $1 million donations to 250 nonprofits selected in the process.” Her goal with the funding is to create a “new pathway to support for organizations making positive change in their communities.” 

Yield Giving released a statement regarding the initiative. It mentions why Scott felt it was essential to give to those on the “front line.” 

“Teams on the front lines of challenges have insights no one else can offer. So there are the big headlines here in my heart: Community changemakers can nominate themselves. Community changemakers get feedback from their peers. Community changemakers have a powerful role in funding decisions.”

Nonprofits looking to apply have to meet specific financial requirements for consideration. The nonprofits “must have annual operating budgets larger than $1 million but less than $5 million for at least two of the past five years.” 

This open call for nonprofit funding is a new initiative the organization offers. The outlet shared that historically Scott and her team previously would personally contact organizations of interest to them. 

J. Cole revealed a shocking childhood fact about himself that significantly impacted his life.

During a sit-down with Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers on ESPN, the “No Role Modelz” rapper opened up about smoking cigarettes at 6 years old after being asked the stupidest thing he did in his childhood.

WNBA legend Lisa Leslie has never let a setback define moments in her life. So now she’s teaming up with Mucinex to encourage you to do the same. The Ultimate Pick Me Up campaign is brought to you by Mucinex to help you push through cold and flu. And with affirmations and encouraging words sent to you personally by Leslie, there’s no doubt that you’ll be good as new in no time.

Leslie said “I’d reach for Mucinex with my family.” As unpredictable as these seasons have become, it does help to have a dependable solution. The way this campaign helps people is two-fold. Not only are you getting pep talks from Leslie, but you also get bits and pieces of her coaching, as you’ve seen in Ice Cube’s Big 3 basketball league. “No matter what, this is an amazing opportunity to inspire,” Leslie said.

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Something unique about the Ultimate Pick Me Up campaign is how it fosters community. Not only can you seek out Lisa Leslie for your encouragement, but you can also sign up your friends! These personal messages and affirmations arrive via email, so if you know someone who could use a boost, they can also share in this. Leslie has seen the benefits of this campaign in her personal life as well. Leslie’s mother is battling stage two cancer, and Leslie sent her a Pick Me Up, which she said her mom loved.

Pick Me Ups are also something that even Leslie has had to employ. She has had such a legendary career, but never void of a setback or two. Leslie said she missed a game-winning shot in the high school state championship. Going into that off-season, it haunted her. She felt responsible for the seniors on her squad not being able to become state champions. Leslie’s mother, ironically enough, reminded her to “get up and remember, you did your best.” As a result, Leslie and her team won two straight state championships in the next two seasons.

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As we continue to celebrate Women’s History Month, we continue to highlight the strides women make throughout all industries. This partnership with Mucinex is another stride for Leslie in her business life. So naturally, Leslie wants to also give game to the young women athletes on the come up too. She said it’s most important that you be yourself. If you’re going to capitalize on name, image and likeness deals, create an LLC, Leslie said. She added that you want to make sure you find a good accountant and make sure you understand you are now becoming a business of your own.

Get more advice from Lisa Leslie through Mucinex and Ultimate Pick Me Up! May our comebacks thwart our setbacks.

With Saweetie in tow, this year’s Candy Crush Saga All-Star Tournament will commence — and there’s a HUGE price up for grabs.

For the first time ever, Candy Crush Saga is rewarding its All-Stars tournament winners with three championship rings worth $75,000 in total, designed by Atlanta-based jeweler, Icebox. Players can compete in-game for an invitation to the live final in London, and a chance to take home a share of the whopping $250,000 grand prize and the championship rings.