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A little unsolicited advice for Halle Bailey and DDG who are clearly still trying to navigate co-parenting
I do not follow the lives of any couples/non-couples I see on social media. If I do not know you, why should I understand how your relationship goes when I even have my very own to maintain? As such, I barely post my relationship on social media, except for the requisite posts on anniversaries and birthdays, in addition to cute memes where my wife and I tag one another to give interested parties insight into our antics.
Anyway, I’m on social media and reading gossip sites, so Halle Bailey and DDG (I still do not know what meaning) enter my consciousness from time to time. Part of that is that it looks as if A LOT of individuals have A LOT of things to say about their relationship. I remember at first people questioned how Halle Bailey, a young woman clearly seen in a really positive light, could possibly be mixed up and then get pregnant with DDG, who is or was a rapper that individuals didn’t see in the identical light, for whatever reason reason.
Well, after two years of dating, Bailey and DDG are splitting up, but they share a son named Halo. As young parents – Bailey is 24 and DDG is 27 – who are also famous and whose lives have captured the eye of a social media audience, I can imagine that coping with parenthood isn’t easy. While Bailey is more visible and more likely to be found on the streets near stores, DDG also appears within the news without Bailey.
Now, from the surface looking in, it looks as if Halo is an element of their story each as a pair and individually. Again, I do not pay much attention to their lives, but I do know what this kid looks like, and a whole lot of that is due to social media. That’s why I discovered it a little interesting that Bailey recently wasn’t completely satisfied about DDG taking Halo to a live stream with famous streamer Kai Cenat. During the livestream, Bailey contacted X and posted a deleted message (she initially deleted all of her social media accounts, but has since she topped up her X account again), which highlighted a couple of things: 1) She didn’t approve of Halo’s presence on the live stream; 2) She hasn’t been notified and is upset that Halo could also be seen by hundreds of thousands of individuals; and 3) She is his “mother and guardian” and wished she had been notified, especially when she was out of town.
Bailey has since posted on her X account (I swear, kids and this impulsive behavior) that she principally: she overreacted and just didn’t like checking out what her baby was doing with the remaining of the world. Basically DDG didn’t tell her before he showed up that he was going to be live streaming Kai Cenata and she saw her baby while everyone was doing it. I can imagine this could be a bit irritating, but hey, it is also a part of the co-parenting package and for some it is a hard lesson to learn.
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I’d like to offer some unsolicited advice and a couple of observations based on experience that I feel lots of us, famous and not, could learn something from. Having children with people and then breaking up isn’t easy. It’s hard enough to be on the identical page as a pair; It takes a LOT of labor to be on the identical page once you’re not a pair. Positive co-parenting takes much more work. Being famous can not help it in any respect. But above all, trust and understanding are vital; when you don’t trust the opposite parent, almost anything they do, even within the safest and most comfortable circumstances, will at all times feel comfortable.
DDG I’d tell him to let Bailey know if their son appears in all of the videos. It may not have to be, but talking to mom (or dad) in regards to the super public spaces your kids can be in, especially after they’re so young, will go a good distance to helping the opposite parent feel comfortable since it allows them to share any feelings they could have. even when they can not make any decision. Sharing knowledge openly and listening to one another makes communication easier as children grow old. Plus, it’s generally way to open up communication; nobody would suggest that it is best to share your baby’s every move, but when you resolve to share your baby with the world, a straightforward text cannot hurt. And this is applicable to each parents.
Bailey, I’d advise you to take a breath before posting. Implying that DDG shared her baby with hundreds of thousands of individuals while she did this three million MORE followers on IG (still deleted for now) than he does it he’s wild. Besides, suggesting that as a mother she’s concerned about protecting her son, as if the daddy may not be, isn’t something the whole Internet needs to be privy to, especially when you may take a moment to breathe and realize that perhaps it is not that deep. I appreciate that she publicly explained her problem since she got here for it publicly. I assume their phone conversation began tense but ended amicably. I hope that they may have the opportunity to raise their children together in space. Halo will profit from having two parents who love him and at all times have his best interests in mind; I even have no reason to imagine that this isn’t the case.
Signed, Uncle Panama.
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BlaQue Community Cares is organizing a cash crowd for serious food
QNS reports that Queens, New York-based nonprofit BlaQue Community Cares is making an effort to assist raise awareness of Earnest Foods, an organic food market with the Cash Mob initiative.
The BlaQue Cash Mob program is a community-led event that goals to support local businesses, reminiscent of grocery stores in Jamaica, by encouraging shoppers to go to the shop and spend a certain quantity of cash, roughly $20. BlaQue founder Aleeia Abraham says cash drives are happening across New York City to extend support for local businesses. “I think it’s important to really encourage local shopping habits and strengthen the connections between residents and businesses and Black businesses, especially in Queens,” she said after hosting six events since 2021.
“We’ve been doing this for a while and we’ve found that it really helps the community discover new businesses that they may not have known existed.”
As a result, crowds increase sales and strengthen social bonds for independent businesses.
Earnest Foods opened in 2021 after recognizing the necessity for fresh produce in the world. As residents struggled to seek out fresh food, Abraham defines the shop as “an invaluable part of the southeast Queens community.” “There’s really nowhere to go in Queens, especially Black-owned businesses in Queens, to find something healthier to eat. We need to keep these businesses open,” she said.
“So someone just needs to make everyone aware that these companies exist and how to keep the dollars in our community. Organizing this cash crowd not only encourages people to buy, but also shows where our collective dollars stand, how it helps sustain businesses and directly serves and uplifts our community.”
The event will happen on November 24 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at 123-01 Merrick Blvd in St. Albans. According to the shop’s co-owner, Earnest Flowers, he has partnered with several other Black-owned brands in the world to sell his products at the shop. Flowers is comfortable that his neighbors can come to his supermarket to purchase organic food and goods from local vendors like Celeste Sassine, owner of Sassy Sweet Vegan Treats.
At the grand opening three years ago which was visited by over 350 viewersSassine stated that the collaboration was “super, super, super exciting” to the purpose that the majority of the products were off the shelves inside hours.
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Keke Palmer Recalls the Key Advice Will Smith Gave Her as a Child: “It’s Hard to Be First”
Like many young people, actress Keke Palmer went through a phase wherein she clashed along with her parents. Recently in a performance at “Toast” podcast.Palmer revealed that fellow actor Will Smith helped her take care of the situation along with her family.
As a child star who has appeared on Nickelodeon and Disney productions, the “Akeelah and the Bee” actress explained how juggling fame has affected her and her family relationships — a lot in order that she admits she once considered emancipating herself from her parents.
Although her lawyer tried to get her into counseling, Palmer said it was Smith’s words that ultimately modified her mind.
“A couple of weeks go by, I’m on the set of ‘True Jackson, Vice President’ and I get a call from a very, very unknown number. And I said, “What? If it was strange, I would not answer,” she said, mentioning that she simply went back to work. Later, while retrieving her phone, Palmer received a voicemail from the “Fresh Prince of Bel-Air” star.
“Hey Keke. This is Will. We’re here filming ‘The Karate Kid’ with (my son) Jaden and I just want to let you understand that I’ve talked (to your lawyer),’ Palmer continued, impersonating Smith. “He let me know every little thing you are going through and I need you to know that sometimes it’s hard to be the first, but you may do it. Just stay focused, love your loved ones and every little thing shall be high-quality.
Palmer remembers struggling as a child with the attention and fame that got here with climbing the ladder in the entertainment industry. While trying to adjust to the demands of her burgeoning profession, the actress recalls feeling that fame meant she would have to “throw (her) family away.”
“It’s something that happens when you leave and you can become a child artist, you can be the first person in your family to go to college, or you can be the first person in your family to get married,” Palmer said: explaining her feelings at that moment. “There are so many firsts that can happen as the generations of your family grow and evolve.”
Ultimately deciding not to undergo the emancipation process, Palmer emphasized the importance of getting a healthy community when navigating the entertainment industry.
“I think I’ve always felt like a lot of people, whether they’re big names or whether they’re my lawyers, have been a good community,” she added. “Also, my parents made sure I was around (people) who would encourage community rather than discord and separation.”
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Issa Rae will be honored at the British Fashion Awards 2024
Issa Rae gets flowers – in style.
The 39-year-old author, actress and producer will receive the Pandora Leader of Change award at the upcoming British Fashion Awards 2024, which will happen on December 2 at London’s Royal Albert Hall, the British Fashion Council announced.
Actress and former “Insecure” co-star Yvonne Orji will present the award to Rae at the event, which serves as a significant fundraiser for the council’s foundation, in keeping with Women’s on a regular basis clothing.
“We are thrilled to honor Issa Rae with the Pandora Leader of Change Award at the Fashion Awards 2024,” Caroline Rush, chief executive of the British Fashion Council, shared in an announcement.
“Rae’s work has inspired and resonated with people around the world. “She is a staunch supporter of the civil and women’s rights movements, always advocating for equality and social justice in her acting and writing,” Rush continued. “She consistently uses her platform to highlight the lack of diversity in Hollywood and advocate for greater representation in the industry, including meeting people of color behind the scenes.”
She added: “She is wholeheartedly committed to moving the conversation forward and galvanizing voices that are typically absent and underrepresented to open doors for others. She truly embodies the principles of this award and we are very excited to celebrate her in December.”
According to the British Fashion Council website, the Pandora Leader of Change award recognizes individuals who “lead innovation” to extend representation in arts and culture. Rae will be the second-ever recipient of this award. According to official details about the award, one other actress and author Michaela Coel was honored in 2023 Elle Magazine.
“Issa Rae truly embodies the spirit of the Pandora Leader of Change award,” Berta de Pablos-Barbier, Pandora chief marketing officer, said in the release. “In this second year of presenting this award, we are (honored) to celebrate a woman whose love for her craft and community shines through in each multi-dimensional character she brings to life.”
Pablo-Barbier added: “Her passion and purpose make her a natural candidate for this award, which fits perfectly with our values at Pandora, where love is always at the center. Issa’s commitment to meaningful change and uplifting others makes her an extraordinary change leader, and we are proud to honor her.”
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