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Coffee Talk: Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!

Plus: Da Brat replaces Claudia Jordan on Rickey Smiley’s morning show, Twitter slams New York Times for Serena Williams "Body Image" article, Tyrese promotes new album on the subway in New York, and more.
By Yolanda Sangweni · Updated October 27, 2020
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Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl

The NBA’s cutest family is adding more sweetness to the mix. Stephen and Ayesha Curry welcomed a new daughter, Ryan Carson, this weekend. “God is amazing,” Ayesha wrote on her blog. “The gift of life is truly an indescribable thing. Our beautiful little Ryan Carson Curry arrived perfectly healthy and happy!” Congrats! [People]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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Da Brat Replaces Claudia Jordan on Rickey Smiley’s Morning Show

Da Brat is coming to your morning airwaves. The rapper has replaced Real Housewives of Atlanta star Claudia Jordan as co-anchor on Rickey Smiley’s morning show. [AJC]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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Tyrese Promotes New Album on New York Subway

Tyrese took matters into his own hands last week, hawking his latest album, Black Rose, in the subway in New York City. Let’s just say, commuters were pleasantly surprised. [The YBF]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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No, Beyoncé and Jay Z Did Not Buy Rights to the Confederate Flag

Fake news site Newswatch33 had everyone clicking last week when it published a story about Beyoncé and Jay Z buying the rights to the Confederate Flag. We all fell for it. And it was fake. Blame it on the Internet. [The Washington Post]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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Eric Garner’s Family Reportedly Turns Down $5 Million Settlement from Wrongful Death Suit

Eric Garner’s widow, Esaw Garner, has reportedly turned down a $5 million wrongful death settlement agains the city of New York. Garner’s husband was killed last year after a police officer put him in a chokehold. The family has said it intends to sue the city for $75 million. [NY Daily News]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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Twitter Slams New York Times for Serena Williams ‘Body Image’ Article

Twitter did not take kindly to a New York Times article about female tennis players in which Serena Williams is singled out for her “large biceps and a mold-breaking muscular frame.” The article went on to say that other female players “avoid bulking up” like Williams. Twitter’s response was swift. [The Grio]

Stephen and Ayesha Curry Welcome a Baby Girl!
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