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Janet Jackson Honored With Radio Disney ‘Impact’ Award; Ends Tour In Tampa
NeNe Leakes Thanks
It’s raining accolades on Janet Jackson. Fresh from winning the ICON Award at last month’s Billboard Music Awards, Janet Jackson will receive yet another big honor.
Ms. Jackson was presented with the inaugural “Impact” Award at this year’s Radio Dis- ney Music Awards, which aired last Saturday, June 23, at 8 p.m. ET/PT on the Disney Channel and associated plat- forms.
The salute, which recognized Jackson’s mark in the realms of both showbiz and social jus- tice, was presented by Nor- mani and Disney darling Raven Symone. Both of whom stressed how much the superstar means to their per- sonal journeys.
Hubby’s Cancer Battle
Janet Jackson was awarded the first ‘Impact Award’ at the Radio Disney Music Awards. The award was presented to her by Fifth Harmony former group member, Normandi and Disney star, Raven Symone.
NeNe Leakes recently re- vealed to fans that husband Gregg has been battling with cancer.
Immediately afterward, she received an outpouring of sup- port and love from a number of people. It was so much that the Real Housewives of At- lanta star decided to take the time out later that day to thank everyone and offer an update.
“We have been so over- whelmed with the outpouring of love, support, thoughtful- ness & prayers. Some of you have educated us on cleanses, diets & holistic healthcare.
She has received support
According to Radio Disney, the “Impact” Award comes in recognition of Janet’s “influ- ence on society and the world of entertainment — particu- larly women — across genera- tions of fans.”
tour continues in the U. S. this summer starting July 11 in Austin, Texas. She’s also play- ing the Essence Festival, the Panorama Festival and the Outside Lands festival.
NeNe Leakes and her hus- band, Gregg Leakes.
from castmates past and pres- ent. Including Kim Zoliack and Marlo Hampton.
Her dates wrap up August 7 here in Tampa.
Joe Budden And Cyn Santana Returning To L&HH
Everyone For Support After
Janet’s ‘State of the World’
Public Memorial Set For XXXTentacion Wed.;
Love And Hip Hop NY fans may be rejoicing! Two former cast members from past NY seasons are rumored to be making their return to reality
TV.Reportedly, fan favorites Cyn Santana and Joe Bud- den are returning for season nine of LHHNY. Recently footage and photos surfaced on social media of Cyn film- ing, according to the Jasmine- Brand.
Joe was not spotted filming, but it’s speculated that if Cyn returns to the show, Joe will follow-suit.
If you remember, Cyn was in a same sex relationship with Erica Mena during the early
Murderers Followed Him To Motorcycle Shop
A major public memorial is planned at a Florida arena for rising rap star XXXTenta- cion, who was shot and killed last week.
The family of the 20-year- old rapper whose real name is Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy an- nounced Saturday that a me- morial will be held Wednesday at BB&T Center, a 20,000-seat arena that is home to hockey’s Florida Panthers.
A flyer posted to XXXTentacion’s Instagram page invites fans to “come say your final goodbye.”
Murder Suspects Followed Him To Motorcycle Shop
After monitoring surveil- lance footage, Broward County officials determined that XXXTentacion was trailed by the two suspects responsi- ble for his death, The New York Times reports.
The rapper was murdered half an hour after exiting a mo- torcycle shop in Deerfield Beach, Fla., on June 18.
Suspect Dedrick D. Williams and another unidentified person robbed the 20-year-old artist and shot him once in the neck.
The documents state Williams, 22, and the other assailant followed XXX- Tentacion (born Jahseh Onfroy) into the Riva Motor-
XXXTentacion, 20, was murdered outside of a motorcycle shop in Deerfield Beach. Derrick Williams, 21, has been arrested. His shoes are what got him caught.
Joe Budden and Cyn San- tana are returning to Love & Hip Hop NY.
years of the show. She and Joe went public with their rela- tionship in 2016. They wel- comed a baby boy together in 2017. Both have starred on the show in the past.
sports outlet. Once the artist exited the store and returned to his vehicle, Williams and the other suspect also entered their S.U.V., but boxed On- froy in, approached him with masks on, and “demanded property.”
Williams wore “bright or- ange sandals” during the time of the incident; authorities were able to identify him on his Instagram account after he was pictured wearing the same shoes.
Onfroy was also with an “unidentified friend” at the time, but that person’s where- abouts remains unknown, au- thorities revealed.
Williams, who was ar- rested and charged with first-
degree murder on Thursday (June 21), faced a judge on Monday (June 25).
XXXTentacion Bought Homes For Parents, Grandparents And Other Family
It was almost as if he’d pre- dicted his own death, as the rapper left the world knowing he’d done the best for his loved ones.
According to TMZ, the 20- year-old had purchased four houses in South Florida, which sources told the publication were gifts to his parents, aunts and uncles, and grandparents.
XXX allegedly bought the houses between the months of April and June, which came to a total of $1.7 million.
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