Cousins! We’re sending prayers up to legendary actor Jamie Foxx following reports that he has been hospitalized due to a medical complication!

The news was confirmed Wednesday afternoon by Jamie’s eldest daughter and fellow actor Corrine Foxx on social media. Though specifics weren’t shared, Corrine alongside the Foxx family thank fans and supporters for the outpour of love while asking for privacy at this time.

“We know how beloved he is and appreciate your prayers. The family asks for privacy during this time.”

Abbott Elementary star Sheryl Lee Ralph has done everything there is to do in the entertainment industry. Theater, films, TV, music, books she’s conquered them all. In the latest episode of TV One’s Uncensored, the Emmy-winner will take a trip through her legendary career, recounting the stories that shaped her and helped her grow as a performer. Ralph spoke with The Root about telling her story and how one of her first big roles taught her a valuable lesson about the business.

She recorded Uncensored right after her memorable Emmy win. But even though she was exhausted, she knew this was the moment she had to put her story out in the world.

“There’s something about when you strike that match, you gotta light that candle, because if that flame goes out today, nothing’s gonna be hot,” Ralph told The Root. “Then that moment when I realized it, I said, ‘Wow, look at that, you’re still pushing through to tell your own story. Even at a time when you are not at your best. That’s all part of it. That’s all part of moving forward. It’s all part of this thing called show business. And it is not for the faint of heart.”

The Dreamgirls star wants audiences to know who the real Sheryl Lee Ralph is. She’s been in our lives for so long, we probably think we know her, but do we? We know the person we see on-screen. And for some fans, as unlikely as it seems, they’ve just now discovered her through Abbott Elementary.

“Sometimes you have to tell people the absolute truth or else they get this fancy, fantasized version of who they think people are,” she said. “I think in doing Uncensored, I wanted people to know I don’t look like my journey. Believe it or not, it took me 40 years to become an overnight sensation. It took 40 years of me speaking and living in my truth as a full human being, that I just realized my mic had been muted. And it’s just unmuted now people can actually hear what it is I have been saying. It’s just making such a great difference in so many ways that I’m fascinated by it all. You’re going to hear about some of the bumps in the road and what it takes to get here and how I have managed to overcome through my storms and live my life.”

As a longtime fan of Ralph’s, I had to know the story behind a show that launched her career into the mainstream. Back in the ‘80s she was on the comedy It’s a Living. It followed the waitresses at a fancy restaurant in downtown Los Angeles. When series star Ann Jillian left the show, Sheryl was brought in to take her place. However, the story of her role on that syndicated series has a much deeper meaning than just an actress getting another part.

“For whatever reason, [executive producer] Tony Thomas wanted to integrate that cast and when he chose to replace Ann Jillian, a blonde white woman, with a Black girl, that was quite a big deal,” she said. “I’ll never forget when I did my screen test, he came up to me and he said ‘I want you to win. I want you to get this. Don’t change anything about yourself. Just be you.’ To this day, I always tell young artists, somebody’s got to want you to win. Somebody’s got to be there for you, to push you forward in this industry because it is very difficult. It can be very unforgiving. But to have somebody that says ‘OK, I want you to win. Whoa. That’s amazing.’”

What an important, underrated lesson to learn at the start of your career. When you’re a Black creative you can’t always rely on hard work and talent to get you to the next level, you need other people who are willing to go out on a limb for you. Like a true diva, Ralph is still learning lessons about how to be the better performer.

“In getting Abbott Elementary, I was shocked that I had to apply my acting differently than I have had to do in other shows. It’s a mockumentary so you’re playing straight without the cameras, but then you’re also acknowledging something else to the cameras with cameras that are all around you,” she said. “That was a different way of acting and I had to really lean into that. It was a lesson that I’m so happy that I was able to continue to grow, change and learn as an actor. Sharpen your craft, so that you can apply it to something new. I’m glad I was sharp enough to be able to apply it to Abbott Elementary.”

Uncensored with Sheryl Lee Ralph premieres Sunday, April 16 at 10 p.m. on TV One. Her new book DIVA: 2.0: 12 Life Lessons from Me For You! is available now. And Abbott Elementary airs Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on ABC.

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to Northern Kentucky University and did an interview with Daniel Myers the 2022-2023 Student Government Association president.

The position of SGA president is a highly respected role and there is a special pride that one takes in being elected by their peers to lead. Myers, who is majoring in Marketing/Sports Business, is from Louisville. He is a proud Fall 2021 initiate of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

We interviewed Daniel Myers, and talked to him about his position, goals, future and what it means to hold this type of leadership position in 2022-2023.

Read the full interview below.

What is the biggest thing you’ve learned as an SGA president so far?

The biggest thing I have learned in this role is the importance of remembering my why. This year has already presented multiple challenges including adjusting to the new role, changing the campus’ perception of the organization, and recruiting in enough new members to bring the senate to quorum. Despite these obstacles I have been able to remain optimistic by remembering my why. This was one of the first pieces of advice I got when I started my term. Keeping your why at the forefront of everything you do helps you to remain grounded and focused. I have watched the obstacles my administration has faced this year discourage members of my organization and I find myself reminding them of our purpose as an administration. When you have something your are working towards you don’t have time to let everything outside of your goal distract you. John F. Kennedy said “Effort and courage are not enough without purpose and direction”. My administration is full of individuals who are ready to step up and put in the work, but if we fail to lose sight of our why, we will lose both our purpose and direction.

What made you decide to attend Northern Kentucky University for undergrad?

My decision to attend Northern Kentucky University was rooted in opportunity. NKU was one of the first college campuses I ever visited while I was a sophomore in high school. Initially I didn’t think much of the university and the main thing that caught my attention was the basketball court in the Rec Center, but thanks to one of my high school teachers, I ended up coming for a second tour my junior year of high school. During my 2nd visit I was much more mature and I was able to genuinely appreciate the various services NKU had for students. This was also the first time I learned about the sports business program they offered here and as someone trying to figure out what I wanted to do, this actually peaked my interest. I remember speaking with the Director of the Sports Business program in the College of Business and learning about all the opportunities that were available to these majors with Cincinnati just 15 minutes from the university. Coming from Louisville, a city with no pro teams, this made NKU look even better in my eyes. When senior year rolled around and I had to begin applying for schools, NKU wasn’t at the top of my list, in fact it was sitting at 3rd. I got into every school I applied for but what ended up being the deciding factor were the finances. NKU blessed me with a full ride to attend the university. As a child of immigrants who constantly stressed the importance of a college degree, a full ride was the cherry on top and I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to earn my degree debt free. More than just the money, I truly enjoyed my experience visiting the campus, the individuals I met, and the size of the university. Once I realized that NKU truly was the perfect mix of affordability, community, and academic opportunity, the decision to come here was a no-brainer.

How has Northern Kentucky University molded you into the person you are today?

Northern Kentucky has molded me into the man I am today through the people. From the moment I stepped foot on campus I was welcomed by the individuals of the campus community including students, faculty, and staff. Leaving home from Louisville I was scared about building a new community and finding connections with people that I did not know. NKU pleasantly surprised me with a plethora of genuine individuals who truly took the time to help build me up into the man I am today. I can remember starting the R.O.C.K.S program and immediately being surrounded by community of support. Since then I have met individuals who have challenged me, pushed me and been there to pick me up when I have fallen. I am grateful for the conversations and the time people have taken to pour into me and encourage me through my college journey. There have been many times that I doubted myself and I wasn’t sure if I was the individual to be in my leadership position, but the people around me have been there to encourage me to continue moving forward. I have met faculty members that I will be connected with for life. I have met mentors who have set the example of what it means to be a black man of excellence. I’ve been surrounded by communities of people who look like me and people who look nothing like me. I am grateful for each and every individual on my campus who has impacted me along my journey.

What specific initiatives have you headed up this year (or are planning) and how do you think they will improve the school and surrounding community?

When I ran for office, I ran on the platform of “Embracing our Gold”. Our university’s colors are black and gold, so “Embracing our Gold” is all about embracing the university and the campus community. The platform’s three pillars were inclusion, knowledge, and culture. Each one of these pillars is an area that we identified as ones that need improvement on our campus. My administration’s focus for the year is to address each one of these area with several initiatives. The first pillar is Inclusion. Our campus is full of many different cultures and ethnicities including hispanic students, black students, asian students, white students, and international students. With so many different groups represented on our campus, we want to ensure that each of them have an inclusive experience as a student. One of the main issues we have identified is the lack of translation options for students who may not have english as their first language. To address this issue we have started an initiative called Multilingual Marketing. As a university who welcomes and recruits international students it is important to create a seamless experience for them through their admissions, financial aid, and housing process. Many of these students are first generation and that alone can be quite an intimidating experience. One way we believe the university can make that process easier is by offering each of the major applications in multiple language. During my tenure as Vice President last year, we began work on this initiative and identified the 7 most used languages on our campus. My administration is continuing work on this initiative, currently working with admissions and campus marketing to bring in students to test the new system they have begun developing.

The second pillar for my administration is Knowledge. NKU is a campus for of opportunity and support services for students. One of the biggest problems on our campus is students simply not being aware of the resources they have at their disposal. One of initiatives my administration has implemented to address this issue is Nuggets of Knowledge. Nuggets of Knowledge is a social media series that highlights various services, departments, and resources on our campus Wednesday of each week. This social media campaign has done a great job of bringing awareness to the resources on our campus and making students aware of the individuals they will interact with at each location. More than just bringing awareness to resources here, part of the heart behind Nuggets of Knowledge is to make the student body aware of who is apart of SGA. Each video is narrated by a senator, justice, or e-board member of the organization. This exposure helps students to become more aware of who is actually in our organization. One of the biggest challenges we have faced this year is changing the campus’ perception of SGA. SGA has had a negative image the past few years due to numerous reasons. My administration is focused of changed that perception by showing the campus we are students just like them and we are working to make our experience better as a collective. By making students more aware of who our members are, we hope students will feel more comfortable bringing the concerns to us.

The last pillar is culture. Since Covid-19 struck the nation in spring of 2020, campuses around the country have struggled to bounce back from the effects of the pandemic. My university has experienced setbacks with campus vibrancy and student engagement. One of the biggest issues my administration recognized was that there has been a lack of “campus culture” since covid. Many of the traditions that our university has done in the past have fallen off or been forgotten due to the year in covid when no events could happen. As part of my administration’s focus on rebuilding the culture, we wanted to bring back some of the past events students have enjoyed. One of the events we identified was NKU’s Family Day. Family Day is a time for students and families to come together on our campus to fellowship together. This event hasn’t been held on our campus since fall of 2018. We believe this event will help to strengthen the culture of our campus while also building up the Norse pride of each student. Each of these initiatives are focused on promoting inclusion, knowledge, and culture on our campus. We hope to these initiatives will contribute to an overall successful year.

How is your SGA administration/school currently working on attending to the mental health of students?

My institution is addressing mental health in our students in several ways. One of the biggest ways they have been able to impact student’s mental health is by providing free counseling services on campus. When the pandemic hit in 2020, we saw the entire country being forced to stay inside and away from one another. Students around the nation were suddenly forced to move online. This put every student in a state of isolation were they couldn’t interact with their peers or professors. SGA recognized how this could affect the well-being of students and urged the university to make counseling services accessible to all students regardless of financial means. The university listened to the students and committed to funding counseling services for the past 3 years.

What does leadership mean to you?

In my eyes leadership is setting the example. Through out my life I have held many leadership positions and one thing that I have always found to be true is the importance of leading by example. In a leadership role all eyes are on you. Everyone following behind you is watching you to see what is expected and everyone outside your group is watching how you carry yourself in the position. During my summers I work at a christian sports camp called Kids Across America and one of the most important lessons I learned there was “What you do in moderation, those who follow you will do in excess.”. That lesson has stuck with me since I first heard it 3 years ago. As a leader there are many times you will find yourself doing things you may not enjoy, but you recognize them to be beneficial for the group as a whole. There is an altruistic mindset you must have in a leadership position because you are often required to set the example and many times that means doing what is hard. That may be being the first person to show up to help set up and event and being the last person to leave the after cleaning up. That could also be putting aside your pride and being the bigger man to resolve a conflict between members of your organization. It could even be a simple as showing compassion to those that you know have wronged you in a situation. As a leader it is so important to recognize that all eyes are constantly on you and the standard you set will be the one those under you will follow, whether that is a strict standard or a loose standard, the choice is yours.

We now live in a digital world, what do you think schools need to do to represent themselves online in 2022/2023?

I believe the universities need to show their authentic selves online. Many colleges have online presences where they show students on their campus having a “good time” and showing “diverse” communities. While this is all great and grand, I believe this is an outdated method to attract people especially when social media allows you to capture almost any moment any time. Universities should use this feature to capture students having organic reactions wit one another, not the scripted interactions to prove how “fun” a school. In the same sense, faculty and staff should be highlighted showing their authentic selves so students know the type of people they can expect to see in the classroom. Showing people your authentic self allows them to appreciate you even more.

Why do you think Watch The Yard is important to Black students and college culture?

 I believe Watch the Yard is important to black students and college culture because it highlights the black college experience. As black people it isn’t often that we are celebrated by our society. Watch the Yard provides a space for black folks to come together and recognize one another’s accomplishments. It is an interactive space were people from every university, nation, and generation can come see what Black Excellence looks like in several areas. It has gradually become an anchor for the black community that sets a standard of excellence.

What do you plan on doing after graduation?

After graduation I plan to take a gap year before pursuing a master’s degree. During this gap year I am planning to work for one of the pro sports teams in the area. I am hoping to land a position in sales for either the Bengals or the Reds. I have begun leveraging my connections in the sports industry and have even been lucky enough to earn multiple shadowing opportunities in the field. My goal is to one day land a position in the NBA as a marketing executive or game experience manager. I’m not sure where my career in sports will take me, but I am excited for the journey.

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The expanded story elements and epic scope of the upcoming movie event “Peter Pan & Wendy” are highlighted in a new featurette titled “More Stories to Tell” that is below.

The studio’s true-to-life reconsidering of the J. M. Barrie novel and 1953 vivified exemplary will start streaming on April 28, 2023, solely on Disney+.

Wendy Darling, a young girl who is afraid to leave her childhood home, meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up, in “Peter Pan & Wendy.” She travels with Peter to the enchanting land of Never Land with her brothers and a tiny fairy named Tinker Bell. There, she meets Captain Hook, a wicked pirate captain, and sets out on an exciting and dangerous adventure that will forever alter her life.

Jude Law, Alexander Molony, Ever Anderson, Yara Shahidi, Alyssa Wapanatâhk, Joshua Pickering, Jacobi Jupe, Molly Parker, Alan Tudyk, and Jim Gaffigan are among the cast members of the movie.

Based on J. M. Barrie’s novel and the animated film “Peter Pan,” David Lowery directs “Peter Pan and Wendy.”

The screenplay got written by David Lowery and Toby Halbrooks. Jim Whitaker is in charge of production, and Adam Borba, Thomas M. Hammel, and Toby Halbrooks are in charge of executive production.

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Beloved civil rights activist Carolyn Long Banks died Wednesday at age 82 after a long illness, Fox 5 Atlanta reports. 

Her daughter, April Wyatt, said Banks was surrounded by family when she passed, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. Banks is the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council from 1980 to 1997. Councilmembers Michael Julian Bond and Andrea L. Boone shared heartfelt statements Wednesday in honor of her legacy.

“She was like a surrogate mother to me all of my life and a tremendous mentor to me in my public career,” said Bond, son of the late civil rights activist Julian Bond, Fox 5 Atlanta reports.

After graduating from Henry McNeil Turner High School, Banks attended Clark College (known now as Clark Atlanta University). She joined Delta Sigma Theta Inc. while at the university and remained active in the sorority throughout her life, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

Banks co-founded the Atlanta Student Movement, which inspired Black college students to promote peaceful demonstrations against legalized segregation, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. The former councilwoman also wrote a manifesto in collaboration with the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. that outlined the issues impacting the Black community.

“Throughout her life, she had an unwavering commitment toward social and economic justice,” said Bond, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports. 

Following the retirement of Marvin Arrington Sr., voters appointed Banks to the Atlanta City Council in 1980. After being re-elected several times, she became the National League of Cities president from 1994 until 1997, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. 

Councilwoman Keisha Sean Waites said Banks “made people feel comfortable with women serving in leadership roles.” 

Boone remembers Banks as having “a truly astounding impact on our community.”

Among Banks’ achievements include being Rich’s Department Store’s first Black buyer, according to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Additionally, during his tenure as Georgia’s governor, Jimmy Carter asked her to serve on the Commission on the Status of Women. Harvard University also hired her as a counselor for first-time elected municipal officials.

Andre Dickens, mayor of Atlanta, said Banks “dedicated her life to serving the city she loved and improving the lives of the people who call it home.”

Banks is survived by her two children, April and James.

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Last week, the city of Antioch erupted following the discovery that nearly 20 police officers were accused of exchanging racist messages with one another. According to Mercury News, their messages were enclosed in a private group chat, dating back years ago. Thanks to a Contra Costa judge, we can see what foolery they were saying.

The 21-investigative report includes the messages of over two dozen officers. They first came to light once the FBI and District Attorney’s office launched an investigation into the officers, some of which were already on suspension while being investigated for alleged drug offenses and other misconduct.

Along with their full, government names, Contra Costa Superior Court Judge Clare Maier agree to release the messages without special evidence protections. 

Proceed with caution. It’s about to get ignorant.

Threatening Black People

The Antioch officers joked about harming Black city residents and congratulated each other when they inflicted violence on them during arrests. As recently disclosed by Mayor Lamar Thorpe, officer John Ramirez offered to buy a prime rib dinner for any officer who shot him with a projectile that is commonly used on protestors.

In December 2020, Officer Eric Rombough sent Sgt. Joshua Evans a message mocking a Black man he arrested. “I was bummed that beast was so fat cuz he didn’t bruise up very fast,” he wrote. The man had his charges dropped after Rombough was named a suspect of criminal conduct.

Department Violations

The report revealed the officers made jokes about falsifying police reports. It also included messages of them making fun of pictures of Black men in the hospital, suffering injuries inflicted by other Antioch officers.

They also admitted to discriminating while on duty. Officers Calvin Prieto and Andrea Rodriguez messaged each other about targeting Black people with traffic tickets. “Make these niggas eat shit,” read one of their messages.

Shameless Bigotry

Among the text messages were a slew of racial slurs. In one message, Sgt. Rick Hoffman said a woman called him a “racist cop” to which the president of the city’s police union, laughed and responded, “Well, she has a point.” Another officer boasted about his ability to use the N-word within his messages to supervisors and even internal affairs investigators.

It’s unclear if it was Officer Evans, but while we’re talking about him, he did send a text to his colleague, Officer Morteza Amiri, saying “I’ll bury that nigger in my fields. And yes….it was a hard R on purpose.”

“Haha there’s no accidents with you on that,” said Amiri.

More messages referred to Black residents as animals like “gorillas” and “monkeys.” Officer Jonathan Adams suggested all Black people look the same, then put some extra spice on it, saying, “I feel like I’m at the zoo.” They didn’t just insult the Black community. Officer Rombough threw around the f-word in messages, referring to shooting a rubber bullet at an LGBT individual.

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As previously reported, Mayor Thorpe fumed at the discovery that his own police officers threatened to harm him. However, residents expressed during the council meeting Tuesday that they were not surprised to hear of the nonsense going on in the department. If anything, it was only a matter of time until the ugly truth came to light but they do expect the proper action to be taken.

“This comes as no surprise. I’ve been talking about what’s going on out here since way before I moved out here, 30 or 40 years ago. It’s disgusting, it’s vile, and we’re not going to tolerate this,” one resident said, per SF Gate.

In an effort to highlight the people who are leading colleges and universities across the nation, we at Watch The Yard reached out to University of South Carolina Upstate and did an interview with Christia’n Chase Jarvis the 2022-2023 Student Government Association president.

The position of SGA president is a highly respected role and there is a special pride that one takes in being elected by their peers to lead. Christia’n, who is majoring in Mass Communications, is from Morrow, GA. He is a proud Spring 2021 initiate of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

We interviewed Christia’n Chase Jarvis, and talked to him about his position, goals, future and what it means to hold this type of leadership position in 2022-2023.

Read the full interview below.

What is the biggest thing you’ve learned as an SGA president so far?

The biggest thing I’ve learned as SGA president is how everything is not what it seems. A lot of time as students we want things and we want them as soon as possible. Being in a position to where I see a lot of things happening from the inside I understand why change is so slow and I understand that it needs to be that way in order to have structure and efficiency.

What made you decide to attend University of South Carolina Upstate for undergrad?

I decided to attend USC Upstate first because I wanted to run track in college. When coming to the campus it was beautiful, the people were amazing, and the overall administration seemed incredibly compassionate about the success of their students.

How has University of South Carolina Upstate molded you into the person you are today?

USC Upstate has molded me into the person that I am today, because it taught me how to adapt. I moved to USC Upstate not knowing a soul. However, I quickly found my place by understanding the environment and watching how people moved and following my steps strategically.

What specific initiatives have you headed up this year (or are planning) and how do you think they will improve the school and surrounding community?

I have headed up building an app and a news channel for the school. Communications is the means of all successful organizations. With an app it would be easier for students to understand and stay connected to their entire school through their fingertips. Additionally, looking at and registering for classes will be easier as well since you would be able to look at them without a computer. A news channel will help begin to transform our communications department and put us in a position where we can compete with other schools in order to be even more of a top school in South Carolina, working to be one of the best in the nation in the coming years.

How is your SGA administration/school currently working on attending to the mental health of students?

As of right now, my administration is working with a professor in order to create a survey geared towards mental health in order to figure out how students are truly doing. In order to solve a problem, I believe, the first step is understanding what the problem is and how your audience feels about a problem.

What does leadership mean to you?

Leadership to me means being a pioneer. Leadership is more than just being a figurehead to me. It is about instilling a fire in people that makes them want to do better not just for themselves, but for everybody else. Leadership is about positively impacting people around you and people that aren’t even around you.

We now live in a digital world, what do you think schools need to do to represent themselves online in 2022/2023?

I believe in 2022/2023 schools need to be more open to opinions. Consumer research is an incredibly large business. It is important to understand what your consumers want and why they want it. So for schools to do more surveys about what their students want to see, I believe, will excel their platforms over the next couple years.

Why do you think Watch The Yard is important to Black students and college culture?

Watch The Yard is important to Black students and college culture because it is a POSITIVE platform. Nowadays, you only see the negative things that go on in the world, especially social media. Majority of the pages that you see are pages about gossip and bringing the black community down. To have a positive page that highlights the good that our people are doing is extremely important.

What do you plan on doing after graduation?

I plan on moving to the Midwest to obtain my Masters degree in Communications. In addition to this, I plan on continuing with my clothing line Chavis Clothing Co.

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During today’s Warner Bros. Discovery unveiling of the Max streaming service on the Warner Bros. lot in Los Angeles, it was confirmed that Max is thrilled to announce that it has ordered an original scripted “Harry Potter” television series. J.K. Rowling, the author and executive producer, will faithfully adapt the adored “Harry Potter” book series for the series. From Warner Brothers. TV, the new Max Unique series will be accessible on Max in (the US) and worldwide once delivered.

A decade-long series based on the stories from each of Rowling’s Harry Potter books will be produced with the same epic craft, love, and care that this global franchise is known for. The show will have a new cast to inspire a new generation of Harry Potter fans. It will be packed with amazing details, beloved characters, and dramatic locations that Harry Potter fans have adored for more than 25 years. The original, classic, and adored films will remain at the core of the franchise and be available to watch worldwide, while each season will be true to the books and introduce Harry Potter and these incredible adventures to new audiences worldwide.

Casey Bloys, Chairman and CEO of HBO & Max Content, stated, “We are delighted to give audiences the opportunity to discover Hogwarts in a whole new way.” It is evident that there is such a pervasive love and thirst for the Wizarding World in Harry Potter, which is a cultural phenomenon. This new Max Original series, created in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and J.K. Rowling, will go deep into each of the well-known books that fans have enjoyed for so long.

J.K. Rowling stated, “I’m looking forward to being part of this new adaptation, which will allow for a degree of depth and detail only afforded by a long-form television series.” Max’s commitment to preserving the integrity of my books is important to me.

Max in collaboration with Warner Bros. Television and Bront Film and Television Chief delivered by J.K. Rowling, Neil Blair, and Ruth Kenley-Letts. David Heyman is in talks to be an executive producer right now.

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Cousins! Disturbing footage of the Dalai Lama instructing a young boy to suck his tongue has caused immediate outrage on social media as folks speak out against often displayed behavior of adults preying on children!

The 87 year old Buddhist Priest issued an apology following the mountains of backlashes received in saying that he regrets the incident and extends an apology to the young boy, his family and the rest of the world. “His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras,” reads the forwarded statement.

As the disturbing clip and apology continue to circulate online celebrities such as Cardi B have also spoken out. “ This world is full of predators. They prey on the innocent. The ones who are most unknowing, our children. Predators could be our neighbors, our school teachers, even people wit money, power & our churches. Constantly talk with your kids about boundaries and what they shouldn’t allow people to do to them.”

Despite Cardi’s impactful message social media users swiftly reminded the Grammy award winning rapper of her alleged instances of drugging and robbing men for money prior to her fame.

“Robbing and raping is two different type of s – – t,” said Cardi in response to the online backlash. “So don’t f – -king call me no rapist, don’t call me no f – – king predator.”

She continued, “I’m the right messenger ’cause I’m a f – – king mom. I’m a f – – king woman. I’m a girl that as a teenager my body got f – – king abused.”

Cardi also took to Instagram live in response to social media users negative comments. “Y’all wanna f – – kin’ bring up some s – – t that was happening when I was a stripper…When I’m talking about f – – king kids and when I’m talking about the protection of our kids . . . Don’t bring up some bulls – – t and don’t call me something that I’m f – – king not.”

Despite the demise thrown her way Cardi also received an outpour of love for speaking out against the cringeworthy moment.

“Wow all this support I’m getting at the same time is beautiful. It was deep in my heart to talk about this cause me & my friend was talkin last night & then the dalai lama thing happen this morning …Thank you everyone..I just have to realize the people attacking me are just projecting.”