SOURCE SPORTS: Max Strus Hits Halfcourt Buzzer Beater to Lead Cavs Over Mavs

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Max Strus Hits Halfcourt Buzzer Beater to Lead Cavs Over Mavs

In a stunning turnaround, the Cleveland Cavaliers triumphed over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night, clinching a 121-119 win despite a formidable performance from Mavericks’ Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving.

Trailing by 10 points with less than four minutes remaining, Cavs’ Max Strus ignited a furious comeback, sinking four consecutive 3-pointers in just 67 seconds. Strus’ heroic buzzer-beating 59-footer sealed the victory. Strus finished with 21 points, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 31.

The Cavs’ triumph marks a remarkable turnaround, with Strus’ rapid-fire 3s entering the record books as the fourth-shortest time for a player to make four 3-pointers in a game. Strus’ game-winning shot from beyond the mid-court line also stands as the second-longest tracked game-winner in regular-season history since 1997-98. The thrilling victory underscores the Cavaliers’ resilience and ability to seize victory from the jaws of defeat.

You can watch the final five minutes of the game below.

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Late CFO for Sherri Shepherd Show Accused of Embezzling $5 Million

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The Sherri Shepherd show has been thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Last week, reports emerged revealing a deeply troubling financial scandal involving the show’s chief financial officer, Matt Uzzle, who tragically took his own life in the midst of an investigation into missing funds.

Uzzle, also overseeing financial matters for The Wendy Williams Show, has been implicated in the disappearance of a staggering sum, with estimates surpassing $5 million. The unraveling of this scandal has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and cast a shadow over both shows’ operations.

According to reports from The Sun, Uzzle, who served as the executive producer for Sherri Shepherd’s show, was found deceased on February 13 at his residence in Piermont, New York, in what appears to be a suicide. His untimely death has only deepened the mystery surrounding the missing funds and raised questions about the extent of his involvement.

Sources close to the investigation have shed light on the circumstances leading up to Uzzle’s demise. Following a serious accident, allegedly involving his motorcycle, Uzzle’s absence from work prompted colleagues to uncover alarming discrepancies in financial records. Bills remained unpaid, contracts with essential service providers were neglected, and suspicions arose regarding the mismanagement of funds.

Reports suggest that an internal investigation was launched into the financial irregularities, casting a cloud of suspicion over Uzzle’s actions during his tenure. It is believed that he was instrumental in overseeing the budget for both the Sherri Shepherd and Wendy Williams shows, making the magnitude of the missing funds all the more alarming.

The scale of the financial misconduct is staggering, with allegations pointing to Uzzle’s involvement in the disappearance of millions of dollars over an extended period. The revelation has sent shockwaves through the industry, tarnishing the reputation of the Sherri Shepherd show and raising concerns about financial oversight within the organization.

Amidst the turmoil, questions have emerged regarding the knowledge and complicity of higher-ups within the organization. With Uzzle’s longstanding tenure and close ties to senior management, speculation abounds about who knew what and when. The involvement of Debmar Mercury, the production company behind the Sherri Shepherd show, further complicates the matter, as parent company Lionsgate demands accountability for the missing funds.

As investigations continue and the fallout from this scandal unfolds, the Sherri Shepherd show finds itself embroiled in a crisis that threatens its integrity and future. The tragic loss of Matt Uzzle has left behind a trail of unanswered questions and a cloud of uncertainty hanging over the once-prominent daytime talk show.

In the wake of this turmoil, the entertainment industry grapples with the sobering reality of financial impropriety and the devastating toll it can exact, leaving behind shattered reputations and irreparable damage in its wake. As the investigation progresses, the full extent of the scandal’s impact remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the fallout from this financial scandal will reverberate for years to come.

Thoughts?

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People Think Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ Sounds Like The ‘Franklin’ Theme Song And Even The TV Tune’s Writer Sort Of Agrees

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“Texas Hold ‘Em” has proven to be a major song for Beyoncé. It recently became the first song by a Black woman to lead the Billboard country charts, and a few days ago, it became her ninth No. 1 single on the Hot 100. Some, though, couldn’t help but notice some similarities between Beyoncé’s single and the theme song of Franklin, the classic turtle-starring kids show from the late ’90s and early ’00s.

Here’s a video comparing the two songs:

As TMZ notes, the comparison has generated some attention on TikTok. Now, Bruce Cockburn, the beloved Canadian singer-songwriter who wrote and performed the Franklin theme, has shared his thoughts. He told the publication, “I think Beyoncé’s ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is a good record. Unfortunately, I can’t claim to have had any part in writing it. The rhythmic feel is similar to my theme song for the Franklin TV series, but to my ears, that’s where the similarity stops. ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ is her song, and I wish her success with it!”

So, it doesn’t look like Beyoncé is about to get dragged into a legal battle over her new music. Kanye West can’t say the say the same thing right now, though, as it looks like he’s getting sued by Donna Summer’s estate.

Blueface Calls Chrisean Rock His “Wife” While She Refers To Him As “Daddy” On Jail Call, Karlissa Saffold Dumbfounded

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It has been about almost two months since Blueface’s most recent arrest. Multiple reports said that it was a byproduct of Jaidyn Alexis and Chrisean Rock causing a stir. Them not being able to come forward about the things they did got their man put in jail. Those were the paraphrased words of the California rapper’s mother, Karlissa Saffold. She has always had the staunch opinion that none of them deserve to be with her son. Her stance continues to grow stronger, after Blueface’s recent jail call.

In the audio clips below, Blueface requests that a close friend of his to call Chrisean Rock. However, he does not refer to her as that. He asks to speak to his “wife.” In the ensuing audio Rock continuously addresses him as “daddy” throughout Blueface’s jail call and how much she was waiting for his phone call. This eventually got around quick enough for Karlissa to react with another “I told you so” tone.

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In the final clip, she calls out her son for calling her “wife” when he “won’t even the let the baby call you daddy.” Additionally, Karlissa says that Blueface should take ownership of the child and then “maybe we will believe some of this s***.” In the end, she says that is just “another promotion for the circus” and that it is “a hot f*****g mess.” Fans were in agreeance but still have trepidations about how many times she has been right. For example, one comment reads, “Karlissa had been right too many time for comfort. Ion like agreeing with this woman.”

What are your thoughts on Blueface and Chrisean Rock referring to each other as “wife” and “daddy” on his jail call? Do you think their toxic relationship ever come to an end, why or why not? Is Karlissa Saffold correct with her analysis of the situation, why or why not? We would like to hear what you have to say, so be sure to leave your takes in the comments section. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Blueface, Chrisean Rock, and Karlissa Saffold. Finally, stay with us everything else going on around the world of pop culture.

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Meek Mill Trends As Fans Theorize He’s Named In Diddy Lawsuit

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Meek Mill has found himself being dragged into the drama surrounding Diddy and the latest lawsuit against him. In a portion of the filing Rodney Jones submitted to accuse Diddy of sexual assault, he mentions the Bad Boy mogul forcing him to watch a video of Stevie J engaging in sex with another man. Additionally, Jones notes that Diddy attempted to coerce him into sex by mentioning other artists he’s slept with.

While the names are redacted, the footnotes describe the rapper as hailing from Philadelphia and having previously dated Nicki Minaj. They also say another singer performed at the Super Bowl and hosted a successful Las Vegas residency.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MAY 25: Meek Mill and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attend The Memorial Day Weekend Grand Finale hosted by Meek Mill, Teyana Taylor, and YG at Prive on May 25, 2014 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Prince Williams/FilmMagic)

Both Diddy and Stevie J have denied the allegations stemming from the lawsuit. In a statement for TMZ, Diddy’s attorney, Shawn Holley, explained: “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday. His reckless name-dropping about events that are pure fiction and simply did not happen is nothing more than a transparent attempt to garner headlines. We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies. Our attempts to share this proof with Mr. Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, have been ignored, as Mr. Blackburn refuses to return our calls. We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”

Fans Theorize Latest Diddy Lawsuit References Meek Mill

Check out the court document in question and some of the reactions to it above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Meek Mill and Diddy on HotNewHipHop.

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Meek Mill & Usher’s Names Redacted In Diddy Lawsuit, Akademiks Says 

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It appears that the latest lawsuit filed against Diddy has opened the floodgates to even more bombshell allegations. Following the lawsuit involving producer Lil Rod, who accused Diddy of sexual misconduct, speculation sparked surrounding two redacted names in the lawsuit. However, Akademiks recently delved into the 70+ page lawsuit against Diddy where he discovered the allegation that “Mr. Combs informed Mr. Jones that he engaged in sexual intercourse with rapper5 (REDACTED), R&B Singer6 (REDACTED), and Stevie J.”

It was initially unclear who these two individuals were until Akademiks scrolled to the bottom of the page. The footnotes strongly suggested the possibility of two superstar celebrities: Meek Mill and Usher. As Akademiks scrolled through the document, he observed that the footnotes indicated rapper 5 stated, “He is a Philadelphia rapper who dated Nicki Minaj.” Meanwhile, just beneath it was the footnote for R&B Singer6. This read, “He performed at the Super Bowl and had a successful Vegas Residency.” Although it can’t be confirmed, many began connecting the dots that Meek Mill and Usher are attached to the latest lawsuit filed against Diddy.

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Akademiks Believes Meek Mill Needs To Clear His Name 

Although Meek and Akademiks have had their issues in the past, the two have since patched things up. However, Akademiks believes that Meek Mill needs to respond to these allegations surrounding his relationship with Diddy. In fact, Ak suggested Meek should crash out over these allegations entirely. “Yo Meek, we were playing around with the Michael Rubin ish. You be tweeting about everything on planet Earth. If you don’t get on a Twitter rant saying you’re about to get Lil Rod killed, you’re about to shoot up his block, blow his momma’s house up – this n***a was saying you and Diddy was fornicating,” Ak stated. 

However, all of this should be taken with a grain of salt. Consider the fact that Stevie J was also named in the lawsuit. He and his attorneys issued a statement denying that there’s any truth to Lil Rod’s claims. Moreover, he was later cleared by a male adult performer who claimed that he was photographed engaging in sexual acts with another man and not the Bad Boy producer in an image submitted as part of the lawsuit. Thus far, Meek Mill hasn’t directly addressed the allegations. However, he’s cleared his Instagram page of any photos, though there’s no confirmation whether it’s connected to Diddy’s lawsuit. 

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Max Strus Stuns The NBA With Half-Court Buzzer-Beater

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Max Strus stunned the NBA on Tuesday night as he hit a half-court buzzer-beater to lead the Cavaliers past the Mavericks. With 2.1 seconds remaining, Strus heaved a shot from 59 feet, barely seeing his shot go in as he was tackled by his teammates. Strus’ shot is the second-longest shot of the three-point era, sitting behind Devonte’ Graham’s 2021 61-footer. However, Strus himself has admitted that this isn’t even the longest shot of his career. “Yeah, at my Division II school, I made a three-quarter-court shot to win the game,” Strus said.

Two of the biggest reactions to Strus’ shot came from outside of Cleveland. “Ain’t no way,” Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes said on X, tagging teammate (and Cleveland native) Travis Kelce. “🗣Straight cash!!! Them boys got the juice right now!! @cavs 🔥🔥🔥,” Kelce responded.

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Travis Kelce Vibes To His Girlfriend’s Music In Vegas

Meanwhile, reacting to the NFL is not the only thing that Mahomes and Kelce have been up to lately. Kelce was spotted vibing to “Love Story”, the iconic song from his girlfriend Taylor Swift, during a club outing in Las Vegas. Kelce has reunited with his Chiefs teammates for a full-blown night out in Vegas, the city where the team captured the Super Bowl two weeks ago. For many fans, Kelce vibing to Swift’s music has become not just a common occurrence, but a little bit of a meme.

However, just days prior, Kelce was with Swift in Sydney. Swifties were more than happy to welcome Travis Kelce as he made his VIP entrance at Accor Stadium in Sydney. The tight end was met by masses of screaming fans. He was seen heading to his exclusive suite with Swift’s father and Kelce’s close friend Ross Travis. Kelce was also giving Swift a little bit of PDA after the show. However, Kelce wasn’t the only famous face at the concert. Katy Perry and Rita Ora were also in attendance, with the latter managing to grab a selfie with Kelce after the show.

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