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Coffee Talk: Beyonce Opens Up About Losing Weight After Going Vegan

Plus, Charles Barkley plans to donate $1 Million to Morehouse, Syleena Johnson graduates from college, 'Voice' contestant Anthony Riley dies at 28, and more!

By Dominique Hobdy · June 8, 2015October 27, 2020
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Beyonce Talks The 22-Day Revolution Vegan Diet on ‘Good Morning America’

Beyonce had fans on edge as she teased a major announcement to be revealed on Good Morning America Monday. In the announcement, Beyonce opened up about her struggle with weight and how the The 22-Day Revolution helped her shed pounds and keep them off. “I am not naturally the thinnest. I have curves,” said Beyonce. I’m proud of my curves and I have struggled since a young age with diets and finding something that actually works, actually keeps the weight off, has been difficult for me.” The star announced her meal plan partnership with the 22-Day diet creator Marco Borges in January.  [E! News]

02
Syleena Johnson Graduates From College

Syleena Johnson has reason to celebrate this week as she is a recent college graduate! The singer and reality star took to Instagram to share her story with fans saying,” I did it for my sons to know its never too late! To know to always strive for excellence and leave no stone unturned!! I did it for me! To show myself I can do all things Through Christ who strengthens me!!” Congratulations Syleena! [Instagram]

03
Charles Barkley Donates $1 Million to Morehouse College

Charles Barkley announced last week that he will be donating $1 Million to Morehouse College. Barkely announced the gift during a media conference call for the American Championships celebrity golf tournament. The Historically Black College for men will be one of 3 beneficiaries of Barkley’s pledge to donate $1 Million dollars a year to a charity, the others include his Alma Mater Auburn University and the Wounded Warriors Project. [NewsOne]

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‘The Voice’ Contestant Anthony Riley Dies at 28

Anthony Riley, a contestant on NBC’s The Voice has died of apparent suicide. The 28-year-old singer was found dead in his Philadelphia apartment Friday. Riley won the first competition in the battle rounds of the show but dropped out in the middle of the season for personal reasons. NBC released a statement saying, “We are sad over the passing of Anthony Riley. We offer our deepest condolences to his friends and family during this very difficult time.” [HollywoodReporter]

05
Kevin Hart Holds Spontaneous 5K Run in Boston

Kevin Hart has joined forces with health and wellness app Rally Health as the brand’s first health ambassador. In partnership with the company Hart will use his tour to promote fitness for the masses. Hart will share his daily workout on social media and encourage fans to join in on spontaneous activities along his tour route. The funny man kicked off the initiative with a spontaneous 5k run in Boston on Sunday and took to Instagram to share saying, “Boston this morning’s spontaneous 5K run was amazing!!!! We had nearly 300 people who came out early on a Sunday morning & got it in!!!! Thank you all….this is what “Rally With Kevin” is all about” [Vibe]

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