The Color Purple star Fantasia Barrino is saying she and her family were racially profiled by Airbnb. The actress shared that they were staying at a house booked on the website to celebrate her son’s birthday. She wrote on Twitter, “My stomach is so uneasy this morning. I don’t say much when people do me wrong, but I can’t stay quiet on how my family and I were just treated from a host with @Airbnb @airbnbhelp trying to kick my kids and I out at 12:00 midnight. The host accused us of having a party with loud noises outdoors because they saw balloons being dropped off and a game truck with no generator in the early part of the day.” She added, “It’s evident to me this was racial profiling and the treatment we received was due to the color of our… Source link
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Whether you’re hosting a holiday affair within the next couple of weeks or just contributing, you’ll love these clever party hacks our team has picked up lately on social media. From easy appetizers to napkin folding techniques for all skill levels, you may just find a new signature move! We are grateful to all our sponsors: Christmas Cheese Trees This holiday appetizer couldn’t be any cuter, or any easier. All you need is cheese wedges, some herbs and spices, and pretzel sticks — no cooking required. You can use whatever semi-firm white cheese and toppings you like, but the combination of fresh rosemary and red pepper flakes used here by [ad_2] Source link
Read More »bitchy | Mayim Bialik will no longer be hosting Jeopardy, Ken Jennings is the permanent host
If you thought (like I did) that we were finished with Jeopardy host shenanigans, then you (and I) were mistaken. Mayim Bialik had one week left of filming Jeopardy’s 39th season when the writers strike began in May. Since Jeopardy had WGA members, Mayim decided to show solidarity and did not film that final week. Ken Jennings, her alternating co-host, stepped in to finish Season 39. Some argued that it was not a direct scab since the material had been written before the strike was called. Mayim hasn’t been back to host since. So this weekend’s official announcement feels like late confirmation of what’s already been in effect for half a year: Mayim Bialik will not be back, Ken Jennings will handle all hosting duties on his own. Mayim Bialik’s run on… Source link
Read More »TREBEK FINALLY REPLACED ON “JEOPARDY”
The decision appears to have been made on a permanent replacement for the late Canadian host Alex Trebek on Jeopardy. Mayim Bialik is out. Bialik says Sony told her she will no longer host the syndicated version of “Jeopardy!” Adding, she is honoured to have been nominated for an Emmy for her work on the show while she shared hosting duties with Ken Jennings. Sony says former champ Jennings will be the sole host next season to maintain continuity for viewers. Alex Trebek died in 2020 at the age of 80. Source link
Read More »Indonesia, host Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Singapore shared the titles at the Penang Pesta International Tournament
Indonesia, host Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Singapore shared the gold medals at the Penang Pesta International Tournament in the finals of the competitions. Malaysia’s Patricia Jaquilina Anak Bruce became the first ever female gold medallist in the Penang Pesta International Tournament. The island of Penang is one of the boxing capitals in Malaysia, the region hosted several national competition and international events in… Source link
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