The list of Bill Cosby accusers continues to grow. Yesterday, actresses Eden Tirl and Linda Ridgeway and former flight attendant Colleen Hughes all came forward and accused the actor of sexually assaulting them in the 1970s and 1980s. The list of accusers has now grown to nearly 50. [L.A. Times]
Empire co-star Terrence Howard will be returning to court Thursday in an attempt to try to undo a settlement in his divorce with ex-wife, Michelle Ghent. Ghent, who allegedly cheated Howard into signing papers that would give her financial benefits and spousal support, is accused of blackmailing Howard with nude photos and a sex tape. Well! We hope that goes well! [Daily News]
Tyrese wins for good deed of the week! Compton teen Lorenzo Murphy shared on Instagram yesterday that the R&B singer had given him $50,000 to pay for his Morehouse tuition. Tyrese also praised Murphy on his Instagram, praising him for dedicating his life to Christ, remaining a virgin and not letting the pressures from within his community influence his future. We love it! [Vibe]
In a letter to the editor of The New York Times Magazine, President Obama advocated that the rights for all Americans must be “vigorously defended.” “These efforts are not a sign that we have moved past the shameful history that led to the Voting Rights Act. Too often, they are rooted in that history,” he said, referencing a New York Times Magazine article that detailed America’s efforts to roll back protection provided by the Act. In 2013, the Supreme Court abandoned a key part of the law that required states to receive federal approval before they change election laws. [Politico]
