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Industry vet DJ Nabs Accuses Nas of Sleeping with his Girlfriend
This is a first. Page Six is reporting that industry vet DJ Nabs is accusing Rap Legend Nas of sleeping with his girlfriend Jessica Santos. Nabs states in a letter obtained by Page Six that he discovered texts proving his girlfriend was hooking up with Nas.“On May 19th, 2018 after my performance in Atlanta with the Youngbloodz, my girlfriend didn’t come home one night. After confronting her and getting the silent treatment, I discovered on my own, texts and emails, that [proved] she had a sexual relationship” with the rapper, dating back to 2014, he wrote in the letter, seen by Page Six.The situation gets even more complicated when Nabs stated he fell for Santos while married and Santos had just broken up with another man who also accused her of cheating with Nas when they met. The social media comments on Instagram have been everything from supportive to downright brutal against Nabs. See more here.
Jay Z and Beyoncé Drop Cinematic Trailer “Run” with A-List Cast
Jay Z and Beyoncé are at it again. The dynamic duo dropped a cinematic trailer entitled "Run" to promote their "On the Run" tour. They didn't half step with the cast. Directed by Melina Matsoukas, the trailer features Don Cheadle, Guillermo Díaz, Emmy Rossum, Jake Gyllenhaal, Blake Lively, Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, JAY Z, and of course Beyoncé.https://youtu.be/lNcJg5svv9AFox News and Ebony Magazine Receive “Thumbs Down” Award from NABJ
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced issues its 2017 Thumbs Down Award to FOX News and Ebony magazine today.
The Thumbs Down Award is presented annually to an individual or organization for especially insensitive, racist or stereotypical reporting, commentary, photography or cartoon about the black community or for engaging in practices at odds with the goals of the National Association of Black Journalists.
"We take this award very seriously," said NABJ President Sarah Glover. "It is our hope that the recipients would re-evaluate their policies and procedures to ensure that they are following the highest journalistic and ethical standards."
FOX News was selected for numerous reasons. In addition to lawsuits accusing the cable news network of "abhorrent, intolerable, unlawful and hostile racial discrimination," there have also been allegations of sexual harassment. Additionally, the lack of diversity in key positions, is a major concern for NABJ.
"It seems FOX has allowed a very unhealthy environment to fester," said NABJ Vice President of Broadcast Dorothy Tucker. "There has to be a level of accountability and it starts at the top. Management has to do better."
Co-recipient Ebony magazine, under its new owners Clear View Group, has made headlines this year because of staff cuts; the relocation of its headquarters from its founding base in Chicago to Los Angeles; and, its very public and sometimes offensive responses to reports of late or non-payment for work already performed by staff or freelance journalists.
"Many of the decisions being made by Ebony's new owners seem counter to the vision of founder John H. Johnson," said NABJ Vice President of Print Marlon A. Walker. "Ebony and its sister publication Jet are near and dear to us. To hear writers whose words bring us much joy aren't being paid for those words is sad, unconscionable, unacceptable.
"Johnson is probably rolling over in his grave."
FOX News must address its work culture and diversity at all levels of employment, including management positions, and the owners of Ebony magazine must resolve its pay issues with freelancers immediately and work to rebuild its image after several alarming missteps.