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When they told us to “recycle, reduce, and reuse” in order to help save the planet, we’re sure that penis-shrinkage wasn’t a pollution concern. However, Dr. Shanna Swan, a reported environmental scientist and epidemiologist stated in her book Count Down that pollution could be causing men to have smaller penises. According to multiple outlets, Dr. Swan believes that the change in our environments has caused issues like babies being born with smaller genitalia, a loss of fertility, and men suffering from erectile dysfunction.

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Dr. Swan calls it a “global existential crisis” as this could factor into the survival of humankind. “In some parts of the world, the average twenty-something today is less fertile than her grandmother was at 35,” she writes in her book. “Chemicals in our environment and unhealthy lifestyle practices in our modern world are disrupting our hormonal balance, causing various degrees of reproductive havoc.”

The chemicals that have allegedly adversely affected humankind aren’t just from exhaust fumes and waste. Dr. Swan claims those harmful materials are found in kid’s toys, washing detergents, and certain food packaging, as well. “Babies are now entering the world already contaminated with chemicals because of the substances they absorb in the womb,” Dr. Swan said.

She also examined how these effects are passed from one generation to another. Men aren’t the only ones who have to deal with a set of issues as it’s stated that women’s sexual desire might also falter due to pollutants.

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Hollywood is once again mourning the loss of a child actor. Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby starring Will Ferrell as the title character premiered back in 2006, and fans of the film would remember Houston Tumlin portraying the character of Walker Bobby, Ricky Bobby’s 10-year-old son. It was the only role that Tumlin ever had and he went on to live a life outside of the bright lights of Hollywood, but on Wednesday (March 24), the news was shared that Tumlin had taken his own life. He was 28-years-old.

The tributes have poured in for the late actor, including a heartbreaking message from his girlfriend, Charity Robertson. “I’ve never experienced a hurt like this before,” she wrote on Facebook. “I feel numb, I feel defeated, I feel lost. I feel empty. My heart is absolutely shattered. My sweet, sweet baby.. Our time together was one of the best experiences of my life. I’ll miss your big heart, caring spirit, infectious laughter, & oh man could the list go on.”

Details are unclear at this time, but it’s reported that Tumlin passed away in his Alabama home. Read through his girlfriend’s post and check out a few photos below. We offer our sincerest condolences to Houston Tumlin’s loved ones.

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After singer LaTocha Scott told TMZ that Xscape and SWV would definitely be facing off on Verzuz, Timbaland and Swizz Beatz moved in to confirm. Fans of 1990s R&B have been repeatedly calling for the Verzuz gods to get these two legendary groups together and the powers that be finally made it happen. The next Verzuz will feature icons Earth, Wind, and Fire along with the Isley Brothers on Easter Sunday on April 4 for some good old-fashioned Soul music. Weeks later, Verzuz will appropriately celebrate 4/20 with Method Man and Redman.

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Regarding her appearance, Xscape’s LaTocha Scott said, “It’s happening. It’s happening now. May 8th. Y’all better check it out!” She teased SWV by saying, “Coco, bring your vocals baby!” All the members of Xscape are participating, unlike a few of the other group acts that have appeared on the series. “Everybody’s been asking about it. So, when they’re asking, we’re ready,” said Scott. “We’re never going down from a battle.  We’re ready for it. It’s great for the culture.”

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Verzuz shared a flyer for the event on its Instagram page to add to the already rising hype around the celebration of R&B. Check out LaTocha’s video below where she spills the beans and read through the flyer, as well. What hits do you want to hear these two groups of ladies bring to the Verzuz stage?

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There’s a beef brewing over the word—and sound—”Prrr” and it’s confusing Rap fans. Artists and social media influencers often try to coin their own terms and phrases in order to not only stand out from the crowd but to hopefully create a new “it” word that will take the world by storm. It looks as if there is a bit of a disagreement going on between rapper Coi Leray and social media figure Rolling Ray over who was the first to make “Prrr” popular.

Rolling Ray has been purring his way through social media for a while now, and he noticed that Coi Leray often likes to say the word “purr” on her tracks. “Aw @coileray Trying steal my worddddddd… aw i hate that for her,” he wrote on Instagram to a video where he reiterated his stance. Leray decided to answer Ray with an audio message.

“First of all, I’m not big ‘purr.’  It’s not ‘purr.’ I’m big ‘prrr,'” said the rapper. “It’s a difference. Stop playin’ with me.” Leray recently engaged in a back-and-forth with her father Benzino on social media and Rolling Ray brought him up, causing the rapper to clap back. “Now n*ggas wanna bring my dad in it,” she tweeted.

“Misery loves company!! ANYWAYSS IM ONLY DOING SH*T THATS GONNA MAKE ME ELEVATE !! B*TCH !!!” Meanwhile, Eartha Kitt has entered the chat. Make sure to check out “Big Purr” by Leray and Pooh Shiesty on Friday (March 26). Check out the exchange below.

Season two of Waka & Tammy: What The Flocka is upon us and the Hip Hop couple are back to showing intimate moments of their lives. This season, viewers will see more of Charlie, Tammy’s daughter and Waka’s stepdaughter, as the 15-year-old prepares for her quinceanera. On the show, Charlie reveals that she wants to bring her girlfriend as her date, and cameras captured the moment she told Waka about her plans. The rapper didn’t seem phased by the news and simply told her, “Okay.”

Waka Flocka revisited the reality TV moment while chatting with the hosts of The Mix on Fox Soul. “Okay,” Waka said as he restated his original response with a laugh. He wondered what people expected him to do and mimicked what it would look like if he was, for whatever reason, upset about Charlie being apart of the LGBTQIA+ community.

He was asked what he was thinking the moment Charlie made her big reveal. “I don’t think. I don’t have expectations,” said the rapper. “The stuff you expecting is never gon’ be a hundred percent. I don’t believe in a hundred percent. I believe in experience. So, I can’t say I don’t like something or love something if I never experienced it. I approach it like a strong-minded male and it’ll run her away. I followed my wife’s footsteps like, baby just chill, just listen to her.”

It was also noted that Charlie didn’t have to “come out” because she was never encouraged to hide. Check out the full interview below.