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“Latinx”, a term coined to avoid the gendered inferences of “Latino” and “Latina”, has received growing criticism since its inception from those who identify as Latin or Central American. This criticism came to fruition on Thursday when President Joe Biden used the term to describe the Latino populations of America who have been statistically more hesitant to receive the vaccine. Twitter users of Latin descent and not have all taken to criticize the President for using the term, which Latino Americans rarely use themselves and see as an American colonization of their language.

“If an American comes up to me and calls me by latinx i am f****** sueing,” said one Twitter user in response to Biden’s speech. Others voiced similar disdain for the word: “Speaking as someone that’s 1/4 Dominican, and married to a Latina, can say with the utmost sincerity that I don’t know a single person of Hispanic heritage that considers themselves ‘Latinx’. The woke crowd needs to let that one go. It really does just sound silly.”

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Other users were more focused on Biden’s controversial remarks, which read “It’s awful hard, as well, to get Latinx vaccinated as well. Why? They’re worried that they’ll be vaccinated and deported,” which many read as racially charged and stereotypical: “Latinos are more offended that Biden called us ‘ Latinx ‘ than they are about his assumption that we are all illegal.” Another user had a similar stance: “this is such a democrat quote because he used ‘Latinx’ and then was just straight up racist lmao.”

A Pew Research Center Poll conducted last year found that only 3% of Latino Americans used the term “Latinx” and 76% had never even heard of the term. 

Do you think the term is useful or necessary? Let us know and check out some reactions below:

On Kanye West’s “So Appalled,” Jay-Z famously rapped, “Dark Knight feeling, die and be a hero/Or live long enough to see yourself become a villain.” Hov also alluded to the merit of stopping while you’re ahead on 2011’s “Illest Motherfucker Alive,” on which he rapped, “Know when to leave when the heat is coming, I learnt that/This is where DeNiro would be if he ain’t turn back.” Whether people are discussing artists like Jay-Z or athletes like Michael Jordan, there’s always a debate about whether there’s a “right time” to retire.

In a new interview from Real Time with Bill Maher, renowned filmmaker Quentin Tarantino and Bill Maher argue about Tarantino’s rumored retirement after his tenth film, and it turns out that the Once Upon A Time In Hollywood filmmaker thinks that it’s simply better to go out on a high note than mar one’s legacy.

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Maher argues that Once Upon A Time In Hollywood is Tarantino’s best work, and it would be ridiculous for him to retire. After laughing at Maher’s passionate argument, Tarantino responds by saying, “Look. I don’t have a reason that I would want to say out loud or that’s going to win in any argument in a court of public opinion or Supreme Court or anything like that. At the same time, working for 30 years doing as many movies as I’ve done…that’s a long career, and I’ve given it everything I have. Every single solitary thing.”

Tarantino then discusses film legends like Donald Siegel, who he believes should have stopped making movies after his incredible run during the 70s, because he thinks that having a grand ending to one’s career is important. Maher continues to press the subject and suggest that his learned skills over the years have made him better, which prompts him to ask Tarantino whether he would make Reservoir Dogs different if he were to make it today.

“That’s kind of a captured time in a moment kind of thing,” Tarantino admits before dropping an absolute bombshell. “But I actually considered doing a remake of Reservoir Dogs is my last movie. I won’t do it internet! But I considered it.”

Check out Quentin Tarantino’s full interview with Bill Maher below. The discussion about retirement begins at the 1:44-mark.

Chauncey Billups was recently hired to become the next head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers and while many like the hiring, it has come with some controversy. Back in the 90s when Billups started his career with the Boston Celtics, he and his teammate Ron Mercer were accused of rape and sexual assault. While the allegation was eventually settled, many felt as though it should have disqualified Billups as a candidate. The same was said about Jason Kidd, who had been accused of assault in the past.

Today, a Toronto Raptors fan decided to come at Damian Lillard over the hiring, saying that Dame shouldn’t have propped Billups up in the first place. Lillard saw the tweet and replied noting that in the late 90s, he was simply too young to even know about the Billups allegations. Dame also said he doesn’t condone the alleged actions although, at the end of the day, Billups’ hiring was not his doing. 

“Really? I was asked what coaches I like of the names I “heard” and I named them,” Lillard said. “Sorry I wasn’t aware of their history I didn’t read the news when I was 7/8yrs old. I don’t support Those things … but if this the route y’all wana come at me… say less.”

The fan tried to come at Lillard again although the Blazers star quickly put an end to that. Needless to say, some fans are trying to make Lillard the scapegoat for something that isn’t his fault, nor his decision.

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Fast and Furious actor Tyrese Gibson isn’t so much of a car guy in real life. After all, there wouldn’t be much reason to leave your house and go anywhere, if you lived in the seven bedroom, six-story, 25,000 square foot mansion Gibson lives in these days. The actor gave Architectural Digest a tour of his property in a video posted on Youtube, complete with discussions about his two 16-foot-tall Transformer statues and a completely isolated garden and swimming pool. 

The house is fortified with multiple high-end office spaces, fancy music studios, and Gibson’s master bedroom titled the “love nest.” Despite its massive size and often victorian layout, Gibson admits the house gives off more warmth and comfort than it might seem. “I wanted guests to feel the regal energy, the regal vibe,” Gibson said, “But it’s very livable. No one comes into my house and, I’m like, ‘I’m sorry, you can’t sit here’.”

The house has gone through a number of owners, all of which Gibson gives thanks to for putting the work they had into the house. Other notable rooms include Gibson’s “shark tank” office built with a roaring fire and a two acre yard that leads to an isolated pool. 

Gibson concludes with: “As I pull up to my house every day, I am literally in disbelief that it’s mine… People come over and they don’t want to leave. This place has been a gift that keeps on giving…and I will never, ever let it go.”

The actor’s not-so-humble abode is certain to make anyone jealous.

Do you think this house is impressive? Check out the video below.

Micheal Strahan may have dodged a bullet with ex-wife Jean Muggli Strahan, who’s obsessive behavior has landed her in a New York Jail. According to TMZ, Jean Muggli Strahan was arrested on Friday after showing up at ex-girlfriend Marianne Ayer’s New York apartment- a violation of a legal order of protection filed by Ayer. Muggli Strahan was taken into custody and charged with criminal contempt. Jean Muggli has been accused of abusive behavior behavior before, specifically by Strahan.

Marianne Ayer filed legal documents against Jean Strahan in June after months of alleged harassment following the couple’s breakup. Ayer claims her ex-girlfriend took her son’s plastic gun, claimed it was real, and threatened her with it. The legal documents also accused Jean Strahan of abusing her pets– allegedly kicking and shoving her German Shepherd. All of these accusations were filed under charges of grand larceny, disorderly conduct, forcible touching, harassment, and coercion. 

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Michael Strahan married Jean Muggli Strahan in 1999. The couple had two twin daughters, Isabella and Sophia, in 2004, before divorcing in 2006. In March of last year, the former football player and TV host accused Jean Muggli of similar offenses against their twin daughters. According to TMZ, Strahan, who gave Muggli over $15 million for their divorce settlement, accused his ex-wife of being both emotionally and physically abusive to their daughter. Strahan is still engaged in a battle for full custody of his daughters and wants his ex-wife to face charges for the abuse. 

Do you think she’ll face time? Let us know, in the comments below.

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Polo G is fresh off the heels of releasing his No. 1 album Hall of Fame. The album debuted at the summit of the Billboard 200 chart, defying sales projections and debuting above Migos’ Culture III. Of course, it helped that he had hip-hop vets like Nicki Minaj on his side cheering him on. 

Elsewhere, Bobby Shmurda has seemingly been on a world tour since coming home from prison. The Brooklyn drill pioneer was arrested by NYPD back in 2014 and charged with numerous gang-related charges, pleading guilty and receiving a seven-year sentence. He came home early in February of this year, diving his head straight back into the game. The most recent person Shmurda has connected in the stu with is none other than Polo G himself.

The two posed together as they posted up inside of a studio. Bobby Shmurda has notably not released any new music since his release and Polo G just dropped his third studio album, which could perhaps mean all the famous names Bobby’s been linking up with could appear on his first project out.

Previously, Bobby’s connected with Meek Mill, Drake, Chris Brown, DaBaby, Lil Uzi Vert, and more. Whatever the 26-year-old is working on, it seems like it’s going to be pretty spectacular. 

Are you looking forward to hearing new music from Bobby? Let us know down in the comments. 

Since 2019, several film fanatics have been awaiting the release of Dune, a reboot of the 1984 film based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel of the same name. The latest version of Dune stars Timothée Chalamet, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Dave Bautista, Zendaya, and Jason Momoa, and although it was originally scheduled to release on November 20, 2020, the pandemic caused Warner Bros. to push it back a year.

Following its original delay, however, Dune has been bouncing between release date to release date, with its previous release date actually aligning with Robert Pattinson’s highly anticipated The Batman. Now, the Kid Cudi-approved sci-fi flick has been rescheduled once again, and it is set to hit theatres on October 22, 2021.

According to Uproxx, Dune‘s new release date has also created the busiest day for movies this year, as it now shares the same premiere as The French Dispatch (Wes Anderson’s first live-action movie in seven years), Last Night In SoHo (starring Thomasin McKenzie, Anya Taylor-Joy, and Diana Rigg), and Jackass 4 (starring new Jackass cast members Jasper the Dolphin, Sean McInerney, and Zach Holmes).

Which film are you most excited to check out on October 22? While we await the official trailer for Jackass 4, check out the trailers for the other three aforementioned films below.

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Chicago-bred rapper G Herbo has had a very eventful year and a half. Late last year, the 25-year-old was named in a $1.5 million federal fraud case. He and his crew are accused of being involved in a million-dollar credit card scheme by committing identity theft and using the stolen card information and IDs to pay for lavish gifts and vacations over a four-year period. 

In May of this year, he was additionally charged with allegedly lying to federal agents about information in the case. In brighter news, he and his girlfriend Taina Williams welcomed their child together this year as well. Not letting his legal troubles deter him from churning out new tunes, the rap star announced the arrival of his upcoming fourth studio album on Friday (June 25). 

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In the trailer shared to his Instagram for the forthcoming album, he opened up about where his mind is at right now. “I ain’t never seen myself going this far in life, I always wanted to be somebody since I was a kid,” G Herbo says in the video’s opening. “I’ve seen death way too many times. I’ve been shot, been to jail, I done been broke and I took everything that came with this street shit … all the killing, fear … overcoming that fear.

“Now that I’m ’25,’ I feel like I’m at the top of my game,” he continued in between montages of street racing and tour footage. “All the bad shit I’ve been through, that’s why I am the way I am I always just kept my head high, staying 10 toes down … I know it’s light at the end of the tunnel.”

He added in the trailer’s caption, “WANNA SEE MY LIFE A MOVIE? PRESS PLAY. 25 THE ALBUM OUT JULY 2ND.” Fans also have the option to pre-save the forthcoming project.

Let us know down in the comments if you’re looking forward to Herb’s fourth studio album out on next Friday, July 2nd.

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Now that numerous big markets are out of the NBA playoffs, we have seen various celebrities pop up in cities you wouldn’t expect them to spend time in. The best example of this is Milwaukee where the Bucks are currently in the Eastern Conference Finals. After losing Game 1 to the Atlanta Hawks, the Bucks came through with a massive blowout win in Game 2 on Friday night. Giannis Antetokounmpo had a tremendous first half and with his team up by 40 in the second half, he was taken out of the game for the entire fourth quarter.

Chance the Rapper was in attendance for the game and he could be seen sitting courtside as the Bucks played their best game of the postseason. Afterward, Chance got to meet Giannis near the Bucks locker room where he offered a congratulatory message to the Greek Freak.

“Thank you for that show, man. That was insane,” Chance said per USA Today. Chance certainly has a point as Giannis and the Bucks seemed like men on a mission after losing Game 1. Giannis has never been to the NBA Finals and he seems as motivated as ever to get there.

With the series heading back to Atlanta, we will certainly see plenty of big names in attendance, and it should make for an interesting atmosphere.

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