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She’s a Millennium BabySpice was born Isis Gaston in the Bronx, New York, in the dawn of the new millennium – January 1, 2000, to be exact – to a Nigerian father and Dominican mother.As the eldest of five siblings, her interest in a rap career reportedly began when she was just seven and was introduced to hip-hop musicians such as Lil’ Kim.Throughout her high school years, she worked on her writing skills by penning poetry and refining her rap talents, but it was not until she attended college that she started making strides toward an actual career in the music industry.Her Collaborator Bought Her a $150,000 Watch as a GiftThe rising star’s Valentine’s Day celebration this year was made very special by fellow rapper Lil Tjay, who surprised her with a $150,000 Richard Mille watch as a present.While the extravagant gift may lead some to jump to conclusions about the nature of their relationship, both hip-hop artists have been quick to clarify that they are just friends.Sources close to Spice revealed to TMZ that the two are not romantically involved. Tjay apparently just wanted to do something meaningful to commemorate their “Gangsta Boo” collaboration’s success in reaching the Billboard Hot 100 chart.She Modeled for Beyoncé’s Ivy Park Fashion BrandIn January 2023, Spice took to Twitter to reveal photos from her modeling moment, as she is one of the select few people featured in the latest Ivy Park campaign, known primarily as Beyoncé’s Adidas collection.The range, named Park Trail, will be available in Adidas stores in February 2023.

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Peacock dropped the trailer for Queens Court, their new unscripted reality series starring Tamar Braxton, Evelyn Lozada and Nivea. Hosted by Holly Robinson Peete and Rodney Peete, the dating series from Will Packer premieres Thursday, March 16 only the streamer.

Amanda Kloots opened up about watching her late husband Nick Cordero perform. While speaking to Entertainment Tonight for an interview published on Sunday, the Talk host recalled watching Nick onstage in scenes from his documentary Broadway Rising after his death. “It’s crazy, we have a little clip of his section from the documentary, and it really- it brings me to tears every time I see it,” Amanda shared.

Deadline has confirmed that the NYPD has identified a body found dumped outside a Bronx sheet-metal manufacturing factory Monday as Frank Vallelonga Jr., a sometime actor most notable for his role in 2018’s Green Book. He was 60.

Frank Vallelonga Jr., an actor who appeared in “Green Book” and “The Sopranos,” died Monday of unknown causes in the Bronx, New York, the NYPD confirmed to TheWrap. He was 60.Police responded to a call at 3:50 a.m.

Singer Irene Cara has died, aged 63. She was best known for singing the title songs to the movies ‘Fame’ and ‘Flashdance’, and also played the lead role of Coco Hernandez in ‘Fame’.Her publicist, Judith Moose, said in a statement: “It is with profound sadness that on behalf of her family I announce the passing of Irene Cara. The Academy Award winning actress, singer, songwriter, and producer passed away in her Florida home.

Irena Cara was considered a trailblazer in her career. Best known for her work in “Fame” and “Flashdance,” she was a veteran of Broadway, TV, music and film, and an inspiration to generations who saw a bit of themselves in her performances and aspired to greater things.

Family goals! Cardi B and Offset have doted over their little ones through the years.

SPOILER ALERT: The following reveals major plot points from tonight’s episode of CBS’ FBI titled “Ready or Not.”

National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences of the United States celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring Jennifer Lopez. In the process, they sparked a debate on social media about whether or not she or Shakira is really the most influential Latina of all time.The Grammy’s website wrote in the story, “Boundary-breaking career as an actor, dancer and GRAMMY-nominated singer, Jennifer Lopez is arguably the most influential Latin entertainer of all time.” They shared a reel about the story on Instagram, which sparked a debate in the comments about what makes a “real Latina.” Many noted that Shakira was born in Colombia while JLo was born in the Bronx, with parents from Puerto Rico.“We all know who the most influential LATINA of all time is, and no, it’s not JLo,” wrote one user.

A group of thieves completed a smash-and-grab raid on a Park Avenue jewelry store early Saturday morning, taking merchandise worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, police said.  New York City Police (NYPD) said that three thieves broke through the glass front of Cellini Jewelers near E. 56th St. at around 3:30 a.m.The group broke three display cases containing hundreds of thousands of dollars-worth of watches and other jewelry.  The thieves escaped in a silver sedan that waited outside the store, completing the entire heist in under three minutes, according to police.

A promotion for House of the Dragon during last night’s New York Yankees-Cleveland Guardians playoff baseball game on TBS is continuing to draw online eyerolls the day after the stunt.

New York police reportedly launched a strike force after the shooting outside of Rep. Lee Zeldin’s home.  Speaking to reporters near the home of the Republican candidate for governor, Suffolk Police Commissioner Rodney K. Harrison said he is putting the strike force together for the Shirley area.  "I’m always concerned about retaliation, so putting this strike force together and grabbing officers throughout the county and kind of flooding them in a certain community is our M.O.," Harrison on Monday, according to Newsday.

Concern over rising crime across the country is continuing to grow following a shooting outside the home of New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin just weeks ahead of the November midterm elections. Suffolk County Police told Fox News that the shooting, which resulted in two 17-year-olds being shot with non-life threatening injuries, happened around 2:20 p.m. on Sunday in Shirley on Long Island.  Rep.

New York GOP candidate for governor Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y. said that the crime crisis in New York is hitting "close to home" after two people were shot just outside his house on Sunday afternoon.

Rep. Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y., the New York GOP gubernatorial nominee, says that two people were shot outside his Long Island home on Sunday. Suffolk County Police tell Fox News that the shooting happened around 2:20 p.m.

An opinion from New York City's eviction court has come down on the side of polyamorous unions.  In the case of West 49th St., LLC v. O’Neill, New York Civil Court Judge Karen May Bacdayan reportedly concluded that polyamorous relationships are entitled to the same sort of legal protection given to two-person relationships.

A New York City police officer was sent to the hospital after being stabbed by a man who allegedly became "combative" and "belligerent." The incident happened on Thursday at about 7:15 a.m. in front of 2349 Andrews Avenue in the Bronx when police responded to a 911 call of a man with a knife, a New York City Police Department spokesperson said. When officers arrived at the scene and began engaging with the man, the spokesperson said that he "became combative/belligerent with the responding officers." The man then allegedly slashed one of the officers in the nose with a knife.

Jennifer Lopez may be one of the world's biggest and most recognizable stars, but she will never forget her roots.MORE: Jennifer Lopez announced as the new face of Italian intimates brandNot only will she always remember to keep her roots close to her heart, but she is working tirelessly to give back to the community that raised her and has uplifted her throughout her multi-decade career.The star was announced as the cover of Entrepreneur Magazine's 100 Women of Influence issue, for which she spoke about how she is trying to give back to the Latinx community, opened up about her upbringing, and gave insight into what it was like being raised by her two working parents, Guadalupe Rodríguez and David López.WATCH: Bennifer's love storyMORE: As seen on JLo: Jennifer Lopez's favorite shoes are up to 60% off at DSW"I think, honestly, we just haven't had the opportunities that other people have had in this country," she said of the Latinx population."I believe there's a little bit of the thinking I was talking about earlier," she said, talking about her own experience growing up in New York's Bronx borough, as a child of two parents who were born in Puerto Rico and then moved to the U.S.She explained: "How I felt when I was coming up… It was like, I was just lucky to have whatever I had.A post shared by Entrepreneur (@entrepreneur)The star is working on various ways to uplift the Latinx community"I think there's a little bit of 'be grateful' in our culture.

Billy Joel has been announced as the latest headliner of BST Hyde Park 2023.The summer series of gigs will return to Hyde Park in central London in July 2023, with Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band already announced on the line-up.BST Hyde Park organisers have confirmed this morning (September 29) that Joel will headline the series on July 7, 2023, in what will be his only European live appearance of the year.A line-up of special supporting guests for the show is set to be announced soon.Tickets will be available first to AMEX members in a pre-sale from 10am today before a general sale begins at 10am on October 6 from here.A post shared by BST Hyde Park (@bsthydepark)Elsewhere, Billy Joel’s 1990 live film Live At Yankee Stadium will be screened in cinemas next week (October 5 and 9) to celebrate the musician’s 50 years in music.“Billy Joel’s legendary 1990 concert at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx stands as one of the greatest concert films of all time,” a synopsis for the film reads. “Shot in 16mm colour film, the original concert has now been meticulously re-mixed and re-edited.“The newly edited version includes a never-before-released performance of ‘Uptown Girl’, along with interviews from Billy and behind-the-scenes footage from the event’s production.

Jennifer Lopez is adding one more achievement to her resume. The 53-year-old has become the new global ambassador for Italian lingerie brand Intimissimi, in an effort to introduce the growing brand in the United States.The company signed the deal with the Hollywood star, making Jennifer the name face of Intimissimi, with general manager Marcello Veronesi explaining that they have an ambitious growth plan that has been slowed down during the last years, following the coronavirus pandemic.Sandro Veronesi, the company’s CEO, revealed that the brand is aware of the differences between European and American markets and audience.“We want to grow a lot and we also want to understand better the taste and the preferences of the American public because the two markets are different and the competitors are different,” he shared.Jennifer is known for having a unique and eclectic style, previously explaining that she kept “that mix of toughness and sexiness” after growing up in “New York, in the Bronx.”“It was very Latin, big hoops and eyeliner, and that stayed with me,” Jennifer said.

Home run romance! Aaron Judge and Samantha Bracksieck try to keep their marriage out of the spotlight, but their chemistry can’t be hidden.

Cardi B is helping her community with a very generous donation. The successful rapper visited her former middle school in the Bronx, New York, and got emotional, surprising the students at the auditorium.“I hope today is not a tearjerker day for me,” Cardi said in a video on Instagram.

Cardi B made a surprise appearance at her old school in the Bronx, New York on Tuesday, donating $100,000 to help and further the students education. The rapper returned to IS 232 in the Morris Heights neighborhood as part of the Community Capacity Development programme. She spoke to students and took questions before surprising the kids and teachers with the donation.

Cardi B has donated $100,000 to her old elementary school. The 29-year-old rap star returned to her old elementary school in the Bronx in New York City on Tuesday (13. 09.

Cardi B is giving back to her community! On Tuesday, the 29-year-old rapper first teased her charitable day on her Instagram Stories, saying in a video, «I hope today's not a tearjerker day for me.»NBC New York reporter Kay Angrum later shared a video of Cardi surprising the students and staff at I.S. 232, her former middle school in the Bronx, New York, by donating $100,000. She made the appearance wearing an all-red dress and waving to the crowd in the auditorium as everyone cheered.

Cardi B is giving back in a big way to her alumni.

“Elemental,” which was introduced at the D23 Expo in Anaheim with “Nancy Drew” star Leah Lewis and “Jurassic World: Dominion” star Mamoudou Athie being introduced in the lead roles.The “Good Dinosaur” filmmaker said this was a very personal story that began with his Korean immigrant parents, showing a picture of them and the grocery store they opened in the Bronx. “Elemental” is a story that takes that story of immigrants in the big city and puts it in a world where air, water, fire and earth are literal people.

to break Roger Maris’ American League single-season home-run record of 61. Judge is putting up incredible numbers, but fans are also wondering about the most important digits: Will No. 99 still be in pinstripes next year?Unless the Yankees sign him to a contract extension, he will become a free agent this winter, which has led to rampant speculation about his future, given his rising stock.

Jennifer Lopez is never one to shy away from trying something new - and over the years Ben Affleck's wife has experimented with many different hairstyles - in fact, she's been doing this since she was a teenager! MORE: Alex Rodriguez breaks silence on Bennifer wedding - see reactionWhile the Hustlers actress is rarely seen without her trademark bun or long hair extensions, she has also tried out some more edgy styles too. Back when J-Lo was a teenager, the actress tried out a pixie haircut, and shared a photo of herself rocking the short 'do during the pandemic.VIDEO: Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's love storyThe star was on a trip down memory lane as she shared photos of herself from her teenage years and throughout her early career.MORE: Jennifer Lopez's child Emme speaks out about relationship with dad Marc AnthonyREAD: Jennifer Lopez reveals short hair transformation - and we have bob envyThese included the star with her pixie haircut and another of her with a perm.

Bad Bunny took home one of the biggest awards of the night!

leading the pack with seven nominations a piece. Other A-listers hoping to take home statues include Doja Cat, Harry Styles, Billie Eilish, Drake, Dua Lipa, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, The Weeknd, Olivia Rodrigo and Drake.Much-anticipated highlights include a “first of its kind” joint performance by Eminem and Snoop Dogg to showcase their gamer-friendly collaboration “From the D 2 The LBC,” plus a mid-concert beam-in by Bad Bunny from Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, the latest stop on his “World’s Hottest Tour.” Other performers include Lizzo, J Balvin, BLACKPINK, Panic! At The Disco, Anitta, Kane Brown, Måneskin and Marshmello x Khalid.The event is hosted by former Grammy emcee LL Cool J, “What’s Poppin” Jack Harlow and red-carpet-ready Nicki Minaj, who will also receive this year’s Video Vanguard Award.

Pharrell Williams threw the first pitch of the ongoing Yankees-Mets subway series Monday night at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx. His pitch was followed by a 4-2 Yankees victory.

Rapper A$AP Rocky has pled not guilty to felony firearms charges involving a 2021 dispute in Hollywood. The rapper, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday for his arraignment. He faces two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm with allegations of personally using a firearm, Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón’s office said in a press release.

READ MORE: Vitamin deficiency: The two shortages linked to blood clotting issuesThis has many known causes, but lifestyle factors such as poor diet, are accountable for a great number of cases. In a study published in the journal Stroke in 2019, researchers suggested there was a possible link between diet drinks and the formation of blood clots in the arteries.