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  • Bout Damn Time: Reggie Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy Reinstated After BS Forfeiture Over ‘Illegal’ Benefits In College

    Bout Damn Time: Reggie Bush’s 2005 Heisman Trophy Reinstated After BS Forfeiture Over ‘Illegal’ Benefits In College

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    Reggie Bush has been vindicated. After years of being persona non grata from college football and being stripped of his rightfully earned Heisman Trophy, the former USC Trojan has had his title reinstated following a decision by the Heisman Trust according to CBS News.

    Bush has not been officially recognized as a Heisman winner since 2010 when the NCAA decided that he and his family had received improper benefits. The Heisman Trust had previously stated that they would return Bush’s trophy if the NCAA decided to reinstate his college records.

    But let’s keep it a buck, this decision has much less to do with the NCAA records than it does with good PR. NIL (name, image, and likeness) deals have changed college athletics forever and it looks janky as hell to condemn Reggie Bush for something that thousands of “amateur” athletes are now openly and happily benefitting from.

    “We are thrilled to welcome Reggie Bush back to the Heisman family in recognition of his collegiate accomplishments,” Heisman Trust president Michael Comerford said according to CBS. “We considered the enormous changes in college athletics over the last several years in deciding that now is the right time to reinstate the Trophy for Reggie. We are so happy to welcome him back.”

    Sure, Jan.

    At a ceremony, Bush spoke about what this reinstatement means to him after all these years of turmoil.

    “I am grateful to once again be recognized as the recipient of the Heisman Trophy,” Bush said. “This reinstatement is not only a personal victory but also a validation of the tireless efforts of my supporters and advocates who have stood by me throughout this arduous journey.”

    Bout. Damn. Time.

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  • Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar & Brings Audience To Tears: ‘I Thank You for Seeing Me’

    Da’Vine Joy Randolph Wins Best Supporting Actress Oscar & Brings Audience To Tears: ‘I Thank You for Seeing Me’

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    Da’Vine Joy Randolph is a new Oscar winner after sweeping every nomination for Best Supporting Actress in The Holdovers!

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    The stunning star’s winning streak includes big wins from the Critics’ Choice, Golden Globes, Screen Actors Guild, BAFTA, and Independent Spirit Awards. On Sunday, Randolph completed the flawless awards season victory with the Oscar.

    Past winners Regina King, Lupita Nyong’o, Jamie Lee Curtis, Rita Moreno, and Mary Steenburgen presented the category. The Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star presented the golden statue to her winning friend. Randolph made several acceptance speeches and once again moved the audience to tears with her testimony.

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    “God is so good. I didn’t think I was supposed to be doing this as a career,” she said after taking the stage already in tears.

    “I started off as a singer. And my mother said to me, ‘Go across that street to that theatre department. There’s something for you there.’ And I thank my mother for doing that.”

    The 37-year-old also leaned on her grandmother for inspiration in the film, directed by Alexander Payne. Randolph even brought part of her grandmother to the set every day. She wore the matriarch’s glasses to bring to life the character of Mary Lamb, a grieving mother staying at the Barton Academy boarding school over winter break.

    “I thank you to all the people who have stepped in my path and been there for me, who have ushered me and guided me. I am so grateful to all you beautiful people out here. For so long, I’ve always wanted to be different, and now I realize I just need to be myself,” she continued. “I thank you for seeing me.”

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    Randolph thanked “all the women who have been by my side” and shaped her career.

    “Ron Van Lieu, I thank you. When I was the only Black girl in that class, when you saw me and you told me I was enough. And when I told you, I don’t see myself, he said, ‘That’s fine. We’re going to forge our own path. You’re going to lay a trail for yourself.’”

    The Only Murders In The Building star concluded, “I pray to God that I get to do this more than once. I thank you for seeing me. Have a blessed night. Thank you.”

    Watch her full acceptance speech from the 2024 Academy Awards below.

    Congratulations to Da’Vine Joy Randolph!

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  • Deiondra Sanders Confirms Pregnancy With JacquEeeEeeEs Isn’t About KeeEEeeEEping A Man, Deion Sanders Reacts To Prime Progeny

    Deiondra Sanders Confirms Pregnancy With JacquEeeEeeEs Isn’t About KeeEEeeEEping A Man, Deion Sanders Reacts To Prime Progeny

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    Deiondra Sanders revealed she’s pregnant and despite the Dreezy drama with baby daddy JacquEeeEeeEs, the real reason she’s moving forward with the pregnancy isn’t “keeping a man.”

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    The “B.E.D.” squealer singer has bigger issues than beefing with or begging his ex-girlfriend and getting put on blast. As BOSSIP previously reported, Dreezy exposed Jacquees for trying to reconcile with her while still with Deiondra. During a heated exchange online, the Chicago rapper spilled the tea about the couple’s new bundle of joy.

    Deiondra is taking back her power and embracing motherhood after a messy month in the public eye. The 31-year-old took to Instagram to tell the world about her first child on the way and why she’s embracing motherhood, regardless of the pipsqueak performer.

    In a short film, a doctor informs Deiondra that after her fourth myomectomy (a procedure to remove uterine fibroids), she may never conceive. In fact, the surgeon wasn’t even able to remove all of the benign tumors growing on or in her uterus. However, that didn’t stop what “God allowed to happen.”

    “I never thought I’d be here but here we are. I know a lot has transpired over the last month but what hasn’t happened is me being able to tell my own truth myself! So here it is. Even though this was not planned nor expected, this is still something God allowed to happen. I’m not having my baby to keep a man. I am having my baby for all the times I was told I wouldn’t be able to,” she wrote on Friday.

    Deiondra went on to explain the other health complications she endured from birth control and a difficult pregnancy.

    “I’m having my baby for the 4 myomectomy surgeries I have had. I am having my baby for all the years I stayed on birth control even though it gave me breast tumors. I’m having my baby for all the Doctors that told me I wouldn’t make it out the first trimester. I’m having a baby for the 7 current fibroids that surrounds my uterus to this day. I’m having a baby for all the high risk moms that was scared everyday thinking they would miscarry,’ she continued.

    “I’m keeping my baby for the 3 Months I continued to bleed everyday after I found out I was pregnant. I’m having this baby to give hope to all the other women that may be in my situation. No matter what Doctor’s say, GOD HAS THE FINAL SAY!

    “The miracle growing in me is not just a coincidence but a divine blessing,” Deiondra concluded, welcoming the world to her pregnancy journey.

    See how Coach Prime papa Deion Sanders reacted to the news after the flip!

    Deion Sanders And Jacquees React To Deiondra Sanders’ Pregnancy Announcement

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    The news isn’t exactly shocking, but it was still unclear where the men in Deiondra Sanders’ life stood. Too short shenanigans aside, Jacquees is happy for his first child with Deiondra.

    Jacquees cheered her on in the comments, writing, “I love you and I got you. BLESSINGS OTW ?? THANK YOU JESUSSSS.”

    College Coach Prime didn’t hesitate to support his daughter publicly. He entered the chat to remind his daughter and the world that she’ll always have a man in her life. Deion also joked about his baby girl making him a grandfather.

    “PREACH BABY PREACH, and u having this baby to make me a darn GRANDDADDY even though I’m YOUNG. I Love u baby and I’m glad u said u ain’t having a baby to keep a man. You’ve always had a MAN in your life that u call DADDY & ain’t gon ever ever let u DOWN especially when I’m UP,” he wrote in the comments.

    It sounds like the soon-to-be mom and her unborn baby are already surrounded by more than enough love.

    Congratulations to Deiondra Sanders and JacquEeeEeeEs!

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  • ‘Holy Smokes’ Stunning! Victoria Monét, Tems, Ice Spice & More Honored At The 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards

    ‘Holy Smokes’ Stunning! Victoria Monét, Tems, Ice Spice & More Honored At The 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards

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    At the 2024 Billboard Women In Music Awards, the biggest baddies in the music game, like Victoria Monét, Tems, GloRilla, and Coco Jones, gathered to celebrate each other.

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    On March 6, Billboard recognized rising stars, music executives and producers for shaping the music industry, according to a statement from the publication. Award-winning actress Tracee Ellis Ross was the host with the most for the event, which took place at YouTube Theater at Hollywood Park. The night featured epic performances and heartfelt speeches from talented titans across genres.

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    Smoking hot hit-maker Tems almost stole the show before it even started, making the crowd go wild on the red carpet. When she bent over to show off her killer curves in the now-viral video, a man couldn’t help but lose his composure. He seemingly time-traveled back at least a few decades, yelling “Holy smokes!” over the clamoring and camera clicks.

    After setting the red carpet ablaze, Tems moved the audience with her performance of “Not An Angel.” Whew, Tems may not be an angel, but “goddess” sounds about right.

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    Then Savannah James presented the Nigerian supernova with the Breakthrough Award.

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    Sophia Vegara presented Karol G with the Billboard Woman of the Year Award, making the Colombian star the first Latina to receive the honor. In addition to performing “Amargura” with her all-female band, she dedicated her award to all the unrecognized women who came before her and will come after her.

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    Victoria Monét continued her manifestation momentum with a performance of her hit song “On My Mama.”

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    The Grammy winner received the well-deserved Rising Star Award presented by Honda. Mommy Monét surprised the star as she accepted the award from JoJo.

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    More Billboard Women In Music Awards Honorees

    Bebe Rexha presented Kylie Minogue with the Icon Award.

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    Katy Perry, 2012 Woman of the Year, presented the Executive of the Year Award to Michelle Jubelirer.

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    Alicia Keys virtually announced the “She Is Music” Award for next year. It comes from a partnership between the She Is the Music organization and Billboard.

    Ellie Goulding presented the Hitmaker Award to “Princess Diana” rapper Ice Spice.

    Ice Spice attends Billboard Women In Music 2024

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    NewJeans received the Group of the Year Award presented by Coke Studio from 2023 honoree Lainey Wilson.

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    PinkPatheress received the Producer of the Year Award presented by Bose from Coco Jones.

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    Coco Jones attends Billboard Women In Music 2024

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    Charli XCX received the Powerhouse Award from Benito Skinner.

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    Andra Day presented the Visionary Award to Maren Morris.

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    Andra Day attends Billboard Women In Music 2024

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    Young Miko received the received the Impact Award presented by American Express. Saweetie presented it to the Puerto Rican star for her positive impact and community-building.

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    Saweetie attends Billboard Women In Music 2024

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    GloRilla presented Luísa Sonza with the Global Force Award from Billboard Brazil. Demi Lovato made a surprise appearance for their duet.

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    Tracee Ellis Ross presented Sarah Geronimo with the Global Force Award on behalf of Billboard Philippines.

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    Check out more lavish looks from the red carpet.

    The star-studded awards show streamed on YouTube on March 7. Catch the amazing performances from the Billboard Women In Music Awards below.

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  • Destiny’s Child Reunites & Celebs ‘Alien Superstar’ Slay At Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film World Premiere

    Destiny’s Child Reunites & Celebs ‘Alien Superstar’ Slay At Beyoncé’s ‘Renaissance’ Film World Premiere

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    All the stars shined and showed out on the chrome carpet for Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé, including a Destiny’s Child reunion.

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    The wait is finally over for the world premiere of the Renaissance film. The biggest names in Hollywood converged at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the headquarters of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. New York Times reports celebrities like Janelle Monáe, Victoria Monét, Chloe and Halle Bailey, Law Roach, Lori Harvey, and more dazzled at the film’s debut on Saturday.

    The almost 3-hour long movie captures the magic of the tour, but it’s more than a concert film. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at Beyoncé putting the tour together. The cameras quickly captured the Destiny’s Child reunion at the Renaissance World Tour Houston Homecoming.

    “It was like a new birth for us, and a lot of healing,” Beyoncé narrated. Hopefully, that was a taste of more to come from the beloved girl group.

    Destiny’s Child Reunites At The Renaissance Film Premiere

    The “Say My Name” singers clearly understood the “Alien Superstar” assignment. Seeing them together again sparked fans’ hopes for a true reunion, especially with this year marking the group’s 25th anniversary.

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    Michelle Williams

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    Kelly Rowland

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    Beyoncé didn’t walk the chrome carpet, but Donatella Versace posted a flawless photo of the queen in a custom gown with matching gloves and platinum hair.

    Chloe x Halle also shared some cute moments of sisterly love.

    Chloe Bailey

    World Premiere Of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé"

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    Halle Bailey and DDG

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    Jay-Z, Blue Ivy, Sir, and Rumi didn’t walk the chrome carpet either, but it was still a Knowles-Carter family affair.

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    World Premiere Of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé"

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    Gena Avery Knowles and Matthew Knowles

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    Check out more of the star-studed chrome carpet from the Renaissance film premiere after the flip.

    Janelle Monáe, Victoria Monét, Coco Jones, Lori Harvey, Kris Jenner & More Take The Renaissance Film Chrome Carpet

    World Premiere Of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé"

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    No matter where you looked, the Renaissance film premiere arrivals had “bad b***hes to the left” and “money b***hes to the right.” Of course, Beyoncé’s sparkling steed Reneigh had to pull up for the occasion. Check out more of the chrome carpet looks below.

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    World Premiere Of "Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé"

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    Janelle Monáe

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    Victoria Monét

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    Coco Jones

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    Normani

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    TS Madison

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    Lori Harvey

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    Marsai Martin

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    Issa Rae

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    Gabrielle Union-Wade

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    Ava DuVernay

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    Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble

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    Law Roach

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    Lupita Nyong’o

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    Tia Mowry

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    Tyler Perry

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    Andra Day

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    Laverne Cox

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    Jessica Betts and Niecy Nash-Betts

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    Lizzo

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    MJ Rodriguez

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    Vanessa and Natalia Bryant

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    Congratulations to Beyoncé on the premiere of her new film!

    Who wore your favorite looks for the world premiere of Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé?

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