Orlando Museum Of Art Accused of Displaying Fake Jean-Michel Basquiat Paintings

Orlando Museum Of Art Fake Jean Michel Basquiat Paintings

The Orlando Museum of Art has been accused of displaying over two dozen counterfeit paintings they claim were created by acclaimed artist Jean-Michel Basquiat.

The New York Times reported over the weekend that the FBI is investigating 25 paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat that have been unveiled in Florida for about three months.

The investigation started after the Times reported on questions that were raised about the paintings’ authenticity a week after the exhibit opened. The artworks in question are valued at roughly $100 million.

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According to the museum, the pieces are authentic and genuine from the late American Neo-expressionist painter, who rose to fame in the 1980s.

Aaron De Groft, the museum’s director and chief executive, asserts that Basquiat’s works were sold from himself directly to Hollywood screenwriter Thad Mumford for a mere $5,000 in cash. Said to have been created in 1982 while he was living and working out of a studio space in Venice, California.

According to The New York Times, The F.B.I.’s Art Crime Team is interested in ‘Untitled’ (Self-Portrait or Crown Face II), a particular piece (pictured below) that Basquiat was said to have painted on a FedEx cardboard box that was not even used by the company until 1994, six years after the famed painter died of a drug overdose.

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‘Untitled’ (Self-Portrait or Crown Face II)

According to the Brooklyn Museum, before his death in 1988, Basquiat is believed to have created roughly around 2,100 artworks. The exhibit runs for another month before the paintings go on display in Italy.

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Shaunie O’Neal Weds In Anguilla

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Shaunie O’Neal, the ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal married her fiancé Pastor Keion Henderson at a destination ceremony in Anguilla on Saturday.

The couple got engaged in November 2021 after dating for 2 years.

The wedding was attended by 200 guests, including Shaunie’s three sons, Myles, 25, Shareef, 22, and Shaqir, 19. The boys walked their mom down the aisle on a golf course at the Aurora resort. Shaunie’s two daughters, Amirah, 20, and Me’arah, 16, also attended.

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams performed during the reception.

Shaunie Henderson, 47, exclusively told PEOPLE she leaned heavily on her sons for emotional support.

“I just lost my dad in February. So, I really struggled with how I was going to get down the aisle. Losing my dad in the midst of planning this wedding was a lot, so my sons handed me off.”

Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

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[WATCH] Sha’Carri Richardson’s Abusive Ex Speaks Up: I Was Abusive Once

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Earlier this month track star Sha’Carri Richardson came forward claiming she had been in a mentally and physically abusive relationship with a Jamaican athlete.

Sha’Carri’s alleged abuser speaks out and says Sha’Carri was the aggressor.

In an interview conducted on Instagram Live Janeek Brown admits her relationship with Sha’Carri became physical one time, but insists she is the one who was trying to leave. Janeek also claims Sha’Carri was abusive towards her as well.

“I admit I was abusive once that there is physical evidence of” she said with seemingly little to no remorse. “And we moved on…I was trying to move on and we still got nowhere,” Brown continued.

In the Instagram live, Brown said she couldn’t speak to the relationship between Richardson and her own family saying, “that’s between them.”

Brown also insinuates that Richardson’s decision to speak on the situation is “clout chasing,” and goes on to call her a “chickenhead.”

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ICYMI: Doja Cat Teases Next Album Will Be Predominantly Rap

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Doja Cat is teasing fans with some details about her next album. In an interview with Elle Magazine before she revealed she needed surgery on her tonsils, Doja said she’s fielding new beats from friends. She told the magazine that the album will be “predominantly rap.”

It’s not clear when Doja will be able to begin work on the “Planet Her” follow-up after last week’s news. She was forced to cancel all of her upcoming festival appearances along with her slot on The Weeknd’s upcoming tour due to the surgery.

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The “Say So” singer noted her next album will be a double album that is more “rap centric” and will be fully produced by 9th Wonder and Jay Versace. She also revealed that she wants to get into stand-up comedy and acting.

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[WATCH] T.I. Tells His Son Not to Argue With People At Another Level

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Last week T.I. and Tiny Harris’ son King got into a screaming match with a Waffle House employee that went viral. T.I. asks why the media didn’t focus on his graduation instead. 

In the video, King is seen arguing, belittling then threatening a staffer after they allegedly messed up his order by including pickles in the meal. The 17-year-old captured the heated exchange via Instagram Live, where he was seen cussing out and threatening the workers. 

“You can talk like that outside,” a person off camera is heard telling King.

“Hey, I can talk how the fuck I want to, wherever I’m at. I’m on live, shawty. Stop talking to me,” he said. “This ain’t your fuckin’ restaurant.”

“Everything you make, I can pull out my pocket right now,” he said, before taking out a stack of cash. “I’m not tripping on you. I’m not talking to you.”

Seconds later, King turns his direction to another employee, and suggests they settle their issue “outside.”

“I’ll show you what I do. Come here, c’mon,” King said. “I’m outside, come out and say something … Get yo employees.”

The reality star goes back inside the restaurant to retrieve his food and threatens to pistol whip one of the workers.

T.I. addresses the incident and says he advised his son not to argue with people who are on a certain level.

T.I. told his followers on Instagram Live

“Of course, I spoke with my son. Me and his uncles, we were perplexed by his necessity to go back and forth with a short-order cook. I didn’t understand why he felt he needed to stop what he was doing to engage someone who’s at another level of life.”
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Several Injured After Shooting Scare Sparks Stampede At Barclays Center

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A startling noise inside the Barclays Center sent people scrambling to escape what they feared was an active shooter early Sunday morning.

The chaos erupted around 1 a.m. after the boxing match between Gervonta “Tank” Davis and Rolando “Rolly” Romero. Videos posted on social media show terrified people scrambling and looking for cover.

Tennis star Naomi Osaka was at the Barclays, and tweeted that she was “petrified” as people yelled that there was an active shooter.

Rolando Romero went down in round 6 with a power knockout from Gervonta Davis’ left hand.

At least 15 people suffered minor injuries in the panic. Police determined that no shots were fired inside or outside the venue.

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The 30th Year Anniversary Special “Martin: The Reunion” Set To Premiere June 16 On BET+

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The cult classic hit sitcom “Martin” will be returning to television for a 90-minute reunion special.

BET+ announced the 30th year anniversary special will take place on the show’s iconic living room set. The reunion is bringing back original cast members Martin Lawrence, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold and Carl Anthony Payne the second to discuss the show’s five seasons.

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Hosted by comedian Affion Crockett, the cast will look back on the show’s most hilarious moments, revisit the iconic characters Martin made famous and pay an emotional tribute to the late, great Tommy Ford. Thomas Mikal Ford passed away in 2016 at the age of 52.

Complete with musical performances and drop-ins by celebrity super fans, MARTIN: THE REUNION brings back the wazzup wazzup wazzup passion fans have been waiting for.

The reunion special is executive produced by Martin Lawrence, Robert Lawrence, Rae Proctor and Stacy Lyles through his company Run Tel Dat Entertainment.

“Martin: The Reunion” is set to debut on June 16 on BET+.

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Could NYC Mayor Eric Adams Be Eyeing Presidential Bid In 2024?

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NYC Mayor Eric Adams reportedly has his sights set on the White House. The New York Post reports City Hall insiders say the 61-year-old Democrat believes the national party has swung too far to the left, and that he has a platform to win the presidency in 2024.

The paper quotes an elected official in Brooklyn with ties to the mayor, who says Adams is “considering a White House run” if President Biden does not seek re-election.

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Should Adams run, he would be the fourth consecutive New York City mayor to seek the nation’s highest office, following in the footsteps of Bill de Blasio, Michael Bloomberg and Rudy Giuliani.

According to the New York Post, Mayor Adams commented on the topic previously and said he is not interested in focusing on a presidential campaign.

“That’s a silly, silly story. I never had a conversation about that and I love being mayor, and you can run the country from New York City. I’m the mayor. That’s all I’m focused on.”

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Lupe Fiasco Lands Professor Position at Boston’s MIT Instructing Rap

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GRAMMY-award-winning rapper Lupe Fiasco will soon have a new title to add: Professor. He recently announced on Twitter that he is set to become a visiting professor at Boston’s acclaimed MIT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology this fall.

Fiasco said he’s been holding on to the news for a while and will provide more details later. A tweet from him said, “I’ll just say it straight and raw: I’m going to teach Rap at MIT.”

According to MIT’s website, the opportunity came through MIT’s MLK Visiting Professor Program, which was created to increase minority scholar participation.

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Rapper and community advocate, Lupe Fiasco joins two new teachers participating in the 2022-2023 program including theater teacher Eunice Ferreira and documentary filmmaker Louis Massiah.

Visiting professors will be responsible for engaging with students while advancing the school’s research and academic programs.

It’s not the first time the “Daydreamin’” rapper has been involved with the university as he spent the 2020-21 school year there as a Visiting Artist.

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Mattel Creates Barbie Modeled After Transgender Actress Laverne Cox

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A new Barbie doll is being made in the likeness of transgender actress Laverne Cox.

Mattel said Wednesday it worked directly with Cox to create a Barbie that fit in closely with her style.

The limited-edition Tribute Barbie comes with a red gown, heeled boots, a metallic bodysuit and silver earrings, and will be available Tuesday at Amazon, Walmart, Target and MattelCreations.com for $39.99..

In a statement, Cox said it’s been a dream of hers for years to work with Barbie to create her own doll so that fans can have the opportunity to add a Barbie modeled after a transgender person to their collection.

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“It’s been a dream for years to work with Barbie to create my own doll. I can’t wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection.”

Also included the Barbie Tribute Collection are bridal dress designer Vera Wang wearing a black one-piece outfit modeled after her Spring 2017 collection. Comedian and star of the 1950s television show I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball and Queen Elizabeth II.

In honor of Cox’s Barbie doll, Mattel will make a donation in her name to the nonprofit TransFamilySOS.

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“We are proud to highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance at every age and to recognize Laverne’s significant impact on culture with a Tribute Collection Barbie,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel, in a statement.

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