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Early last month, sources close to Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez had speculated that the fan-favorite couple was calling it quits and walking away from both their four-year relationship and two-year engagement. At the time, a reason for their split had not been revealed, and neither J-Lo nor A-Rod had publicly commented on the allegedly dour status of their relationship. 

A few days later, the two quelled the breakup rumors through Instagram posts and interviews with TMZ, leading many to believe that they were still together. As time progressed, however, J-Lo was spotted vibing out to Drake music in the Dominican Republic without A-Rod’s company, and she was also seen not wearing her engagement ring, leading many to believe that there may still be trouble in paradise for Jennifer and Alex. Now, TMZ reports that fans may have been right to speculate.

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According to TMZ, Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez have decided to publicly comment on the state of their relationship. In a joint statement given to People, the couple has confirmed that they have officially called it quits.

“We have realized we are better as friends and look forward to remaining so,” their joint statement reads. “We will continue to work together and support each other on our shared businesses and projects. We wish the best for each other and one another’s children. Out of respect for them, the only other comment we have to say is thank you to everyone who has sent kind words and support”

With the arrival of their new statement, it appears that Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez’s four-year relationship and two-year engagement are now things of the past. Stay tuned to see what both stars will do next.

Kim Potter, the 26-year veteran who allegedly mistook her gun for her taser and fatally shot Daunte Wright in Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, has officially been released from jail after posting a $100K bond. She was charged with second-degree manslaughter on Wednesday. 

Hennepin Country jail records reportedly show that Kim Potter was released after posting bond, which people have been reacting to on social media. Many are outraged about the ex-officer’s release. Large-scale protests have taken place in Minnesota for the last three consecutive nights after Wright was killed just over ten miles from where George Floyd was murdered. 

Potter’s charges carry a maximum sentence of ten years if she’s proven guilty. She will also face a fine of $20,000 according to Minnesota law. 

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Potter formally resigned from her post on the police force on Tuesday, stating that she believed it was in the best interest of the community to do so. Brooklyn Center police chief Tim Gannon also submitted his resignation. 

Daunte Wright’s family has broken their silence on the death of their 20-year-old loved one, with his mother and father both making public appearances to demand justice. Daunte’s aunt also spoke at a press conference with prominent civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump, revealing the family’s surprising connection to George Floyd.

We will continue to keep you updated on this story as it develops. What do you think of Kim Potter being released from jail?

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The Kardashian-Jenners have allowed the world to have an intimate glimpse at their lives for decades, so it doesn’t come as a surprise that Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s divorce is a trending topic. The celebrity couple is one of the most talked-about in the world, so news of their split has caused conversation about their personal issues once again. Making sure her family’s names always stay in the front of the world’s mind is Kris Jenner who recently spoke with WSJ Magazine about the advice she has passed on to her family.

Jenner went through a divorce with Robert Kardashian, her first husband who was also O.J. Simpson’s attorney at the infamous murder trial, and Caitlyn Jenner, who she married as Bruce Jenner the gold medalist Olympian. The “momager” told the publication that when it doubt, focus on the needs of the children.

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“I think the most important thing I learned through my experience, both of my experiences, is that the kids come first,” said the 65-year-old media mogul. “If you keep that in the front of your mind and know that they are going to get you through, the love is going to get you through, you know, no matter how much you’re hurting.”

“I used to put everybody to bed, and then I would be upset or go to my room and cry myself to sleep,” she added. “But I didn’t want to have a pity party in front of the kids.” Things can “get really silly,” said Jenner, if both parties shift their attention to details that aren’t as important as the welfare of the children.

Neither Kim nor Kanye has spoken about their breakup, but Kim has shared adorable photos of their four kids: seven-year-old North, five-year-old Saint, three-year-old Chicago, and two-year-old Psalm. Watch Jenner’s interview WSJ Magazine below.

A viral video has angered the Army. A Black man was walking through The Summit at Fort Jackson in Columbia, South Carolina when he was reportedly attacked by a White man. In a two-minute video that surfaced online, the Black man is seen telling his aggressor that he isn’t doing anything wrong. “You’re in the wrong neighborhood,” said the White man. “Get out!”

The Black man keeps his composure as his foe yells in his face, telling him to walk away and threatening him with violence. The White man asks him where he lives and demands his address. A woman recording, allegedly the White man’s wife, is heard yelling, “Maybe we should walk you home.”

The video vexed the public who began sharing it by the thousands. It caught the attention of the Richland County Sheriff’s Department and soon, the intimidating figure in the video was identified as Sgt. Jonathan Pentland. The 42-year-old was arrested and charged with assault and battery in the third degree for allegedly slapping the man’s phone out of his hand—an incident not captured on video but was told to authorities by witnesses. Pentland was later released.

Fort Jackson officials have denounced Pentland’s behavior and said in a statement that his actions are “not consistent with Army values.”  Fort Jackson Commander Brig. Gen. Milford Beagle, Jr. added that “the leaders at Fort Jackson in no way condone the behavior depicted in the video posted recently. This action deeply impacts our community–the neighbors in the Summit, the city of Columbia, Richland & Lexington counties, and our Army family.”

“I ask that our communities and leaders exercise a degree of patience, affording Sherriff Lott and law enforcement investigators to account for the full measure of events before, during, and after the incident that was recorded.” Watch the video of Pentland below.

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Her relationship with many figures in the Republican party remains contentious, but Cardi B was hoping to chat with one of them about what has recently been going on in the news. As the Derek Chauvin trial has been moving forward, activists have taken to social media to highlight two cases that have taken America by storm. In Minnesota, not far from the courthouse where Chauvin faces murder charges for kneeling on George Floyd’s neck, 20-year-old Daunte Wright was shot and killed by Brooklyn Center Officer Kim Potter. Investigators claim she mistook her gun for a Taser.

Simultaneously, news about Caron Nazario, a second lieutenant in the Army, being harrassed and maced by an officer in Virginia gained steam after bodycam footage of the incident went viral. Cardi wanted to know where the “blue check Republicans” who regularly harass her about her racy image were. In a video she shared on Twitter, Cardi called out the political party.

“This past week, we have seen an American lieutenant that served this country get treated like a f*ckin’ dog by cops,” said the rapper. “Got maced, got thrown to the floor. Mind you, this man served this country—over some fcking license plates that these motherf*ckas couldn’t see, temporary license plates.”

“We have seen a young man get killed by a cop, unarmed, and the excuse was the cop that had been on duty for 20-plus years mistakes a gun for a Taser. And my thing is, where the f*ck are you Twitter blue check Republicans at? Y’all are the loudest in this motherf*ckin’ app. Y’all not saying nothin’. Y’all not complainin’. Y’all blame everything with what’s wrong in America beside the police. Y’all have been very silent. What’s going on?”

In the caption, she added, “Ya been real quit .Twitter Blue check Republicans are a f*ckin joke .I don’t ever want to see yaa ranting on celebrities,athletes until yall address what’s REALLY WRONG IN AMERICA !” Watch her clip below.