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Bert Belasco, ‘Let’s Stay Together’ And ‘Pitch’ Actor, Dies At 38
Chrissy Teigen And John Legend Joined A Street Party From Their Car After The Election
Bert Belasco, actor in drama sports series “Pitch” and star of BET’s sitcom “Let’s Stay To- gether,” has died, Henrico County police confirmed on Monday. He was 38.
Belasco, who lived in Wood- land Hills, Calif., was in Virginia filming for a movie and quaran- tining in a hotel prior to going on set, his father told TMZ. When family and friends could not reach him, hotel staff con- tacted police to conduct a wel- fare check, where Belasco was pronounced dead at the scene. While detectives are working with medical examiners to de- termine the cause of death, the circumstances of the case do not look suspicious, according to the police statement.
Belasco earned a theater de- gree from Southern Illinois Uni- versity, after which he had a stint at Chicago’s Second City improv theater. In 2007, Be- lasco began appearing in episodic TV shows such as ”House” and ”Justified” before
Taking the party to the streets! John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrated in the streets of West Hollywood after Joe Biden was an- nounced the president elect on Saturday (Nov. 7).
About an hour after news networks called the presiden- tial election for Biden over in- cumbent Donald Trump, the cookbook author shared a clip of herself and husband Leg- end at home in their robes, grooving to YG's "FDT" fea- turing the late Nipsey Hus- sle.
A few hours later, Teigen decided that she didn't want to stay home on the historic day, when Kamala Harris not only became the vice president elect, but also the first woman to hold the office and the first woman of color to be VP. "Jealous of everyone in the
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen celebrate President-Elect Joe Biden's projected win with a drive-by on Nov. 7, 2020, in West Hol- lywood.
Urged Biden Voters To Be 'Humble
Diddy officially inducted The Notorious B.I.G. into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday (November 7) during a ceremony broadcast on HBO. The special segment included tributes from JAY-Z, Nas, and Lin-Manuel Mi- randa, Biggie’s mother Vo- letta Wallace, daughter Tyanna Wallace and son C.J. Wallace.
Diddy, who signed Biggie to his Bad Boy Records im- print in 1993, delivered an im- pactful speech about his late friend and collaborator, point-
ing out his inimitable swagger. “Big just wanted to be biggest, he wanted to be the best, he wanted to have influ- ence and impact people in a positive way, and that clearly has been done all over the world,” Diddy said. “Nobody has come close to the way Big- gie sounds, to the way he raps, to the frequency that he hits. Tonight we are inducting the greatest rapper of all time into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, the Notorious B.I.G. representing Brooklyn, New
York, we up in here!”
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landing the role of Charles Whitmore alongside Nadine Ellis on ”Let’s Stay Together,” which ran for four seasons. With 21 acting credits, Belasco also appeared on “Key & Peele,” ”The Soul Man,” ”NCIS: New Or- leans,” ”Superstore” and ”The Mick.”
streets partying. Beverly Hills quiet," she tweeted at a little after 1 p.m. PT. Then she shared a video of herself put- ting on her shoes and declar- ing, "Screw this s--t! I'm getting out there!"
She went on to share a clip of herself in her black SUV
screaming out the window while rolling around West Hol- lywood, as well as photos cap- tured by fellow celebrators of her and Legend as the two cheered through the sunroof of their vehicle. Teigen tweeted, "Everyone is so happy I'm cry- ing."
After Promising To Give Trump A
Diddy, Jay-Z And Nas Induct The Notorious B.I.G. Into Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame 23 Years After His Death
'Chance' Four Years Ago, Chappelle
Winners' On Saturday Night Live'
“Pretty incredible day,” Dave Chappelle said at the top of his Saturday Night Live monologue this week.
The comedian began by talk- ing about his great-grandfather, who was born a slave in South Carolina. He told the emotional story of how he learned to read after being freed and became a leader at the AME church, but then things took a turn.
The misdirection and sub- version that has defined Chap- pelle’s comedy was present throughout his longer-than- usual monologue. In response to a friend in London who texted him that “the world feels like a safer place now that America has a new president,” he replied, “That’s great, but America does- n't.”
“You guys remember what life was like before COVID?” he asked the audience. “A mass shooting every week. Anyone re- member that? Thank God for COVID. Someone had to lock these murderous whites up, keep them in the house.” And to the “poor white people” who don’t like wearing masks, he added, “What is the problem? You wear masks to the Klan
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rally, wear it to Walmart too!” “You don’t even want to wear your mask because it’s oppres- sive? Try wearing the mask I’ve been wearing all these years!” Chappelle said. “I can’t even tell something true unless it has a punchline behind it. You guys aren’t ready. You’re not ready for this. You don’t know how to sur- vive yourselves. In fact, we’re the only ones that know how to sur- vive this. Whites come, hurry, quick, come get your n---a les-
sons.”
King Von Murder Suspect Reportedly Arrested And Charged
ATLANTA, GA – Atlanta po- lice have reportedly arrested 22-year-old Timothy Leeks for the fatal shooting of King Von. According to the Atlanta Journal Constitution, investi- gators secured warrants charg- ing Leeks with murder on Saturday (November 7).
“Mr. Leeks is in police custody at Grady Hospital where he is undergoing treat- ment for a gunshot wound,” At-
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lanta police spokeswoman Marla Jean Rooker said. “The homicide of Bennett is closed with this arrest.”
King Von was an upcoming rapper from the city of Chicago who released his first debut stu- dio album “Welcome to O’Block” on Oct. 30. He was signed to other famous Chicago rapper Lil Durk’s OTF or Only The Family Entertainment label.
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