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Hilary Duff Responds To Child Sex Trafficking Allegations

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Hillary Duff is shutting down reports involving one of her children. The former Disney star found herself trending on Twitter for baseless allegations regarding her participation in child sex trafficking. The rumors stemmed from a since-deleted Instagram post that showed Duff’s 8-year-old son, Luca Cruz, lying down without any clothes, and a subsequent Instagram video where the 32-year-old actress addressed the photo, which was eventually censored. “Someone pointed out on Instagram that I did a nude of him, which I did,” Duff said while showing off her family photos, “so we covered that up with [a] sticker.”

Countless fans immediately jumped to Duff’s defense, however a number of Twitter trolls continued to insinuate the picture in question was proof she was participating in child sex trafficking. Duff called the allegations disgusting and condemned the individual who started the rumor.

Duff shares Luca with her ex-husband Mike Comrie, whom she divorced in 2016. She also has a 1-year-old daughter, Banks Violet Bair, with husband Matthew Koma.

Hilary Duff Responds to Sex Trafficking Conspiracy Theory

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Amanda Bynes Shares Update On Instagram After 2 Months In Treatment

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Amanda Bynes shared a social media update with fans, revealing that she recently completed treatment for issues related to social anxiety. 

In her first Instagram post in nearly ten weeks, Bynes detailed her plans for the future, sharing that she’s still engaged and is getting “back on track” with her schooling. Along with a selfie, she wrote, “Update: Getting my Bachelor’s degree from FIDM. Taking online classes, trying to get a 4.0 GPA. Looking forward to starting my online store in the future.”

Bynes added, “Spent the last 2 months in treatment. Worked on coping skills to help with my social anxiety that caused me to drop out of school months ago.” Amanda continued, noting that she now resides in transitional living and is continuing therapy. She closed the note by acknowledging that she is still engaged, and hopes that her followers are staying safe.

Bynes enrolled at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) in 2014, with intentions to secure an Associate’s of Art degree in Merchandise Product and later a Bachelor’s degree. It’s unclear whether her plans remain the same, but Amanda had told PAPER magazine she wished to one day create her own fashion line, and also make a return to acting. 

Amanda Bynes Says She’s “Back on Track” After Spending Two Months in Treatment

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After going dark on social media for a couple of months, Amanda Bynes is back and is giving fans…
 

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Slipknot’s Corey Taylor Completes Recording Solo Album In Quarantine

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Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has confirmed that he finished recording his debut solo album.  While appearing on Lzzy Hale of Halestorm’s “Raise Your Horns” show on the We Are Hear podcast, Taylor shared that he had about 25 songs recorded for his solo effort. 

Said Taylor: “All the songs are things that I’ve written over the years but they didn’t really fit with either band. So it’s stuff that I’ve just kind of been sitting on,” he said. “And I’ve been kind of talking about doing a solo album anyway, and I was just, like, ‘This is the perfect time to do it.'”  Taylor said he worked with Stone Sour’s Christian Martucci, guitarist Zach Throne (from his live band Corey Taylor and Friends), bassist Jason Christopher and drummer Dustin Schoenhofer on the project. 

You can hear the entire video interview at the link: here.

Slipknot and Stone Sour’s Corey Taylor Completes Solo Album

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Slipknot and Stone Sour frontman Corey Taylor has taken advantage of the pandemic lockdown to…
 

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Journey Reveal New Lineup During Performance For UNICEF

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Journey reunited with former bassist Randy Jackson and debuted new drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist / vocalist Jason Derlatka during a special performance for UNICEF. The new lineup of the band made their debut during UNICEF We Won’t Stop virtual event, performing their classic  hit “Don’t Stop Believing.”

The band recently parted ways with bassist Ross Valory and drummer Steve Smith which has resulted in legal action. Bassist Randy Jackson was a member of the band in the mid-1980s and appeared on their “Raised On Radio” album, before going on to be a judge on American Idol.

Neal Schon tweeted after the performance “We were so happy to be involved with @unicef with all the amazing artists, for such a great cause thank you @merck_mercuriadis welcome to our Journey family @randyjackson @officialnarada and @jason_derlatka @journeymusicofficial Believe Friends New Music Coming”

Journey’s New Six-Piece Lineup Performs ‘Don’t Stop Believin”

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Bassist Randy Jackson, drummer Narada Michael Walden and keyboardist Jason Derlatka helped play…
 

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Cody Simpson Premieres Music Video Directed By Miley Cyrus

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Cody Simpson has collaborated on a new music video with girlfriend Miley Cyrus, while the pair are quarantined together at their home in Los Angeles. 

The song, “Captain’s Dance With the Devil,” was inspired by my new collection of poetry [Prince Neptune],” Simpson says. “It’s a narrative about a young sailor yearning for freedom. A boy interested in rebellion from societal conventions. Interested in the rough life, the tough life, a life outside the law. A life at sea. I thoroughly enjoy telling stories in my music!”

Take a look at the video for Captain’s Dance With the Devil at the link:  here

Cody Simpson Wears Drag in New Music Video: Watch

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Cody debuted his alter-ego. Continue reading…
 

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Demi Lovato Speaks Out As An ‘Ally’ Of The Transgender Community

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Demi Lovato is showing support of the transgender community, and took to Instagram to share a book written by her friend Alok Vaid-Menon, Beyond the Gender Binary. “Trans rights are human rights!” she wrote in the caption, noting that Vaid-Menon’s book “is a great resource to learn more about how to support trans and gender non-conforming people.”

Lovato also took part in an Instagram Live discussion with Vaid-Menon, declaring herself to be an “ally” of the trans community and people of color. “I’m Hispanic, but I’m white-passing, so I’m like… what is my responsibility as an ally?” she said. “I learned that I have to put my fears aside and speak up for all of the people of colour that I love, that I don’t know, and the people that are being treated poorly and abused and killed.”

Lovato ended with:  “I need to put my fears aside… I just didn’t want anyone to question my intentions,” she said. “I’m gonna be an ally, and I think people need to do the same with the trans community. I really consider myself an ally.”

Demi Lovato Shares Her Support for Transgender Rights

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Memorial Day Brings Crowds To Popular Spots Despite Social Distancing Warnings

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Despite calls from health officials to remain socially distant during the long weekend, crowds still flocked to popular spots on Memorial Day. In the face of rising cases of coronavirus throughout the U.S. and Canada.

A pool party featuring dozens of people without masks in the Lake of Ozarks went viral over the weekend, with the majority not wearing face coverings and hung out close to each other as seen in photos and videos. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services issued a statement urging all residents and visitors to be cautious and remain socially distant, as the state currently has 11,988 confirmed cases and saw a 6.2% jump in new cases over the last week.

Similarly, police said they had to break up several crowds in Daytona Beach in Florida, where in one instance roughly 200 people were packed on a street. Volusia, Florida, which contains Daytona Beach, has 663 confirmed coronavirus cases as of Monday, according to data from the Florida Health Departmen. Police stressed social distancing as the area’s beaches reopened, however crowds still appeared on beaches west of Tampa. Many didn’t appear to wear face coverings in Clearwater Beach.

Coronavirus live updates: Memorial Day crowds ignore warnings; Joe Biden wears mask; WHO drops hydroxychloroquine testing

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Nearly 98,000 people have died from coronavirus in the United States, more than a quarter…
 

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Navajo Nation Issues 57-Hour Lockdown As COVID-19 Cases Continue To Rise

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The Navajo Nation officials have reported 104 new cases of the coronavirus with four more deaths from the pandemic. Tribal officials said the latest figures raised the tribe’s total number of cases as of Saturday night to 4,633 with 153 known deaths.

Navajo Department of Health officials said preliminary reports from eight health care facilities indicate that 1,397 individuals have recovered from COVID-19 with more reports still pending. Most of those reported cases seem to exhibit mild or moderate symptoms of the virus such as fever and cough that clear up in two to three weeks. 

The Navajo Nation’s current 57-hour weekend lockdown remains in effect. It includes the closure of all businesses to deter traveling and help prevent the further spread of the coronavirus. The tribe’s reservation stretches into northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico and southeastern Utah.

Navajo Nation imposes 57-hour lockdown as virus death toll rises

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Jimmie Johnson Disqualified From Charlotte 600 After Car Fails Inspection

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Jimmie Johnson was disqualified from the Coca-Cola 600, after his No. 48 Chevrolet failed post-race inspection. Johnson had finished second Monday morning behind Brad Keselowski at Charlotte Motor Speedway. After the DQ, Johnson and his team were relegated to a last-place finish, and earned only one point in the race.

NASCAR Cup Series managing director Jay Fabian said the car went through the Optical Scanning Station (OSS) and failed the post-race alignment numbers. The failure was in the rear alignment. “It’s the same thing we checked at least a handful of cars for post-race after every event,” said Fabian. “I can’t really give specifics on the numbers. Yes, there is a pre-race number and a post-race number that does give a pretty tolerance (and) it was outside of those post-race numbers.”

Johnson had a chance to win his fifth Coca-Cola 600, leading in six laps during the race.

Johnson falls to last at Coca-Cola 600 after car fails inspection

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Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Chevrolet was disqualified following a post-race inspection, relegating…
 

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NHL Moves To Small-Group Training In Phase 2 Of Return

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The NHL is expected to move to Phase 2 of its return-to-play protocol early next month, which includes the opening of practice facilities as well as allowing small group workouts

NHL was forced to pause its season on March 12 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.  They released a 22-page memo detailing their return-to-play plan on Monday, saying there’s no exact date for the start of Phase 2 or a timetable for how long it will last. Only six players will be allowed in team facilities at one time for the voluntary workouts, and no on-ice coaching or instruction is permitted.

On-ice sessions will be non-contact and players will be expected to maintain physical distancing at all times. Players will be required to wear masks when entering and exiting facilities and when not able to physically distance, except for when they’re practicing/exercising.

The final two phases of the return-to-play protocol — training camps followed by a resumption of play — were not mentioned in the memo.

NHL’s Phase 2 allows for small-group training

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Phase 2 of the NHL’s return to play allows for a maximum of six players at one time for…