Yale football coach Tom Williams resigned Wednesday amid details he lied on his resume, the Associated Press reports. An investigation revealed he lied on his resume about being a candidate for a Rhodes scholarship while a student at Stanford. The New York Times reported the Rhodes Trust said they had no records of Williams applying… Continue reading Yale Football Coach Lied on Resume
Month: December 2011
Syracuse University Coach’s Accuser Pleads Guilty to Molestation
Zach Tomaselli, who accused Syracuse Univerdity assistant basketball coach Bernie Fine of molesting him, has plead guilty to sexually abusing a 13-year-old boy, according to the Chicago Tribune. Tomaselli, 23, pleaded guilty to gross sexual assault, unlawful sexual conact and two counts of visual sexual aggression. He has since been released on $2,500 bail. On… Continue reading Syracuse University Coach’s Accuser Pleads Guilty to Molestation
Justin Beiber to Host New MTV Punk series?
MTV will be bringing back the popular series Punk’d. Ashton Kutcher is slated to be on board as the show’s producer. There has been speculation that Justin Beiber will become host of the series, but no word has been confirmed. MTV will announce its decision at its New Years Eve party live telecast. Is Justin… Continue reading Justin Beiber to Host New MTV Punk series?
High School Dropout Finds Success in Social Media
It’s not that big of a risk, especially if you’re young. It’s so easy to just jump into this and just trying because the worst that’s going to happen is you’ll go broke and you’ll go try and get another job. Kanye West found commercial success with his debut album “The College Dropout.” Mazyar Kazerooni… Continue reading High School Dropout Finds Success in Social Media
Former Brown University Student Drops Suit Over Rape Accusation
A former Brown University student dismissed from the university following accusations of rape dropped a lawsuit against the school and family of the alleged victim, according to Bloomberg. On Tuesday, William McCormick III and his parents dropped the suit in U.S. District Court in Providence, Rhode Island. McCormick was expelled from Brown in 2006. He… Continue reading Former Brown University Student Drops Suit Over Rape Accusation
Roc Nation’s J. Cole Secures Grammy Nod
2011 was a break out year for Roc Nation signee J. Cole. Releasing his debut album “Cole World: The Sideline Story” to favorable reviews and over 200,000 first week sales, life couldn’t get any better for the North Carolina native. But it did. J. Cole received positive news earlier this week he is nominated for… Continue reading Roc Nation’s J. Cole Secures Grammy Nod
Rihanna Fires Back Against Racist Article
Pop star Rihanna fired back via Twitter against Dutch fashion magazine Jackie’s editor-in-chief due to a racially insensitive piece the magazine ran. This is what the magazine had to say about Rihanna. “She has street cred, she has a ghetto a– and she has a golden throat. Rihanna, the good girl gone bad, is the… Continue reading Rihanna Fires Back Against Racist Article
Rick Ross Donates Toys and Food in 6th Annual Charity
Hip Hop chief Rick Ross recently gave back to his hometown for the Rick Ross Charities Sixth Annual Toy and Food Give Away, according to Maybach Music Group. Rick Ross, along with Senator Oscar Braynards II and former New Orleans Saints cornerback Mike McKenzie, orchestrated the event for Carol City residents. The event is held… Continue reading Rick Ross Donates Toys and Food in 6th Annual Charity
Pagan Mom Angered by Son Bringing Home Bible
A North Carolina pagan mother is outraged her fifth-grade son brought home a Bible, according to The New York Daily News. “It’s totally inappropriate they think they can get away with this,” said Strivelli to the Asheville Citizen-Times. “It’s absolutely unbelievable, and their attitude is ridiculous.” The Daily News reports school spokeswoman Jan Blunt said… Continue reading Pagan Mom Angered by Son Bringing Home Bible
Meek Mill Partners with Reebok to Donate Shoes to Philly High School
Meek Mill, born Robert Williams, partnered with sportswear company Reebok for a charity event at Strawberry Mansion High School in Philadelphia. Budgets Cuts have plagued the school’s athletic programs. Mill and Reebok decided to offset the school’s financial burdens by donating basketball gear to students. Donated items, include duffles, tees, socks, shorts, sleeves, snapbacks and… Continue reading Meek Mill Partners with Reebok to Donate Shoes to Philly High School