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Though he was briefly imprisoned for drugging and raping women, Bill Cosby maintains that he’s innocent of those charges.
In a new deposition, however, Cosby admits that he obtained a prescription for Quaaludes with the intention of using the pills to drug women
He also admitted to refilling that prescription seven times.
Cosby maintains, however, that he never followed through with his plan to drug women.
He also says that he never took the drug himself.
This information came to light in a deposition Cosby gave in connection with a lawsuit filed by one of his accusers, a woman named Donna Motsinger.
In documents obtained by TMZ, Cosby states that he got the prescription from a doctor friend with whom he played poker in the 1970s.
The doctor is reportedly an OBGYN named Dr. Leroy Amar, who had his license revoked in 1979.
But in 1972, when he attended the poker game hosted by Cosby, he was still able to write prescriptions.
And apparently that’s exactly what he did.
Again, Cosby does not deny getting the prescription, but he insists he never drugged Motsinger or anyone else.
In her own testimony, Motsinger says that Cosby gave her a round white pill and told her it was Aspirin.
She says she began to slip in and out of consciousness and awoke the following morning to find that her clothes had been removed.
Court documents say that the pills obtained by Cosby were white and round, like the ones Motsinger describes.
The victim and plaintiff reportedly met when she was a server at the well-known Trident restaurant in Sausalito, California.
Cosby denies any wrongdoing and is trying to have the case thrown out of court.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Bill Cosby Admits to Obtaining 7 Quaalude Prescriptions With the Intention of Drugging … was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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Who is Donald Trump’s biggest fan?
According to Nicki Minaj, it’s none other than Nicki Minaj.
Following her cringe sit-down with Erika Kirk and her more recent homophobic tirade at Don Lemon, this is no longer a surprise.
But getting invited up to the podium to speak at a US Treasury event was a surprise — even to Minaj herself.
She began at a loss for words (but it all went south from there)
On Wednesday, January 28, Minaj attended an event for the US Treasury to to promote something called “Trump Accounts.”
Standing at the podium, Trump gushed about the rapper and how much money she allegedly makes.
He then invited Minaj to join him on the stage.
This was, it seems, as unplanned as a doddering old man getting up mid-conversation to stare out a window at a construction project.
At first, Minaj seemed to be unsure of what to say. Soon, however, she came up with a crowd-pleaser.
“I am probably the president’s number one fan,” Minaj raved.
“And,” she vowed, “that is not going to change.”
You know what? We believe that it’s not going to change.
“The ‘hate’ does not affect me,” Minaj announced in what we’re sure that she imagined was a defiant tone.
She then taunted: “It actually motivates me to support him more.”
‘I’m gonna let those nails grow’
Donald Trump doesn’t seem to know much about the singer or her music.
(And, honestly, when did she last release a bop or even a song worth knowing about?)
However, he gushed in appreciation for Minaj’s nails.
“I said, ‘I’m gonna let my nails grow,’ because I love those nails,” he told the audience. “I’m gonna let those nails grow.”
We don’t expect him to follow through. However, given that MAGA folks were wearing diapers in defiance of criticism of Trump a couple of years ago, we briefly allow ourselves to picture diehard MAGA men wearing long nails just like their beloved leader.
Obviously, a lot of people have questions about Minaj’s seemingly sudden shift to the fringe right of American politics.
She famously chatted with Christian nationalist Erika Kirk and cannot seem to stop raving about Trump.
Some believe that this is a simple right-wing grift, which we’ve seen countless times before.
Others believe that this is about Minaj’s citizenship (or lack thereof) or about her registered sex offender husband or about her imprisoned sexual predator brother.
Becoming a sycophant in exchange for political favors is the sort of bold-faced corruption that’s pretty standard in MAGA world. However, Minaj’s whole situation doesn’t seem that simple.
What happened to Nicki Minaj?
As hard as this is to say, especially for those of us who were fans of some of her music (albeit many years ago), we don’t think that Minaj herself has really changed. This is who she is, and who she was.
We linked that Matt Bernstein piece above because it is a thorough and informative rundown of why a once-celebrated music star is now shilling for MAGA world like a sub-par swimmer.
But Minaj has always been the sort of woman to pull up the ladder behind her when it comes to other women in her industry. And yes, there have been red flags about her being surprisingly anti-LGBTQ+ for years.
Maybe some things recently — the predators in her life, her weird beef with Gavin Newsom (nobody likes the guy but her reason is weird), and her anti-vax nonsense — have pushed her further into this abyss. But this is who she is.
Minaj built her fanbase primarily upon Black queer fans. She’s now done with them, and is publicly singing the praises of their enemies.
Nicki Minaj: I Am Donald Trump’s Number 1 Fan! was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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We have tragic news to report from the world of social media today:
Shirley Raines — the entrepreneur and TikTok star who was best known as Ms. Shirley — has passed away.
She was just 58 years old.
News of Raines’ death comes to us courtesy of a post from her Instagram page:
“It is with profound sorrow and heavy hearts that Beauty 2 The Streetz announces the passing of our beloved CEO and founder, Shirley Raines, affectionately known to so many as Ms. Shirley,” reads the post.
“Ms. Shirley dedicated her life to serving others and made an immeasurable impact on homeless communities throughout Los Angeles and Nevada,” the tribute continued.
“Through her tireless advocacy, deep compassion, and unwavering commitment, she used her powerful media platform to amplify the voices of those in need and to bring dignity, resources, and hope to some of the most underserved populations.
The post — which appears to have been written by Raines’ loved ones — goes on to honor her legacy as a humanitarian.
“This loss is devastating to the entire Beauty 2 The Streetz team, the communities we serve, and the countless individuals whose lives were forever changed by Ms. Shirley’s love, generosity, and selfless service,” the caption continued.
“Her legacy will continue to live on through the work she started and the hearts she touched.
“We humbly ask that you keep Ms. Shirley’s family, loved ones, and the Beauty 2 The Streetz family in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time. Further information will be shared as it becomes available.”
In addition to her successful business and her presence on social media (she had more than 1 million followers on Instagram alone), Raines was known for her dedication to feeding and housing the homeless.
The post announcing her death was quickly flooded with comments from grieving fans:
“NOT MS SHIRLEY!!!!! May she forever Rest In Power for all eternity!” wrote one commenter.
“What in the world?!! We lost an amazing woman. Your legacy will live on Ms. Shirley,” another added.
“Heaven just received one of their fiercest Angels. Rest In Power Queen,” a third commented.
Few social media influencers were as beloved or as impactful as Ms. Shirley.
Her cause of death is unknown at this time, and family members tell TMZ that they are awaiting the results of an autopsy.
Our thoughts are with Raines’ loved ones as they begin to try and process this tragedy.
We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.
Shirley Raines Cause of Death: Beauty 2 the Streetz CEO, TikTok Star Was 58 was originally published on The Hollywood Gossip.
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