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Fans of Dakota Johnson can look forward to a heartfelt exploration of friendship and self-discovery in the upcoming film “Am I OK?” The official trailer has just been released, building anticipation for the film’s debut on Max.

“Am I OK?” first captivated audiences at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival and is set to reach a wider audience with its release on the popular streaming platform. The film stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy and Sonoya Mizuno as Jane, two best friends who believe they know everything about each other. Their bond is tested when Jane announces her impending move to London, prompting Lucy to reveal a long-held secret that throws their friendship into turmoil.

The star-studded cast also includes Jermaine Fowler, Kiersey Clemons, and Molly Gordon, with notable appearances by Sean Hayes and Tig Notaro. The film’s emotionally charged narrative promises to resonate with viewers as it delves into themes of honesty, support, and the complexities of long-term friendships.

“Am I OK?” is co-directed by Tig Notaro and Stephanie Allynne, marking a significant collaboration between the two talents. The screenplay, penned by Lauren Pomerantz, also benefits from her role as a producer.

The film’s production team is a powerhouse of creative minds, including Jessica Elbaum, Will Ferrell, Erik Feig, Lucy Kitada, Dakota Johnson, Ro Donnelly, Tig Notaro, and Stephanie Allynne. Additionally, Alex Brown, Shayne Fiske Goldner, and Royce Reeves Darby serve as executive producers.

Don’t miss its premiere on Max on June 6th.

Watch the “Am I OK?”Official Trailer Below!

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Sean “Diddy” Combs has been in the blazing spotlight for months now following a scathing sexual abuse lawsuit filed by singer Cassie and the even more recent footage of him appearing to assault her in a hotel hallway.

Since the assault video in particular, the internet has analyzed Diddy’s relationship with music artists who have worked with the rap mogul — among them Justin Bieber. A now viral Instagram post of an undated video off Diddy and Bieber reads, “They saying Diddy appears to be checking Justin Bieber to see if he’s wearing a wire.”

In the clip, Bieber is seen standing alongside Diddy on what appears to be a golf course. Diddy daps Bieber and holds on to his shoulder as he continues talking to him. Diddy appears to tap Bieber repeatedly on the chest and torso and places his hand on his chest before pulling Bieber in for a hug.

Users in the comment section wonder how Diddy and Bieber even became involved with one another in the first place.

Well, How are The Two Related Anyway?

We can trace their relationship back to young Bieber’s campaign to get connected with Diddy in 2009. Fans helped the pop star get Diddy’s attention resulting in the since-resurfaced video of Bieber’s “48 Hours” with the rapper.

“They’re having the times of their lives, like where we hanging out and what we’re doing we can’t really disclose. But it’s definitely a 15-year-old’s dream,” said Diddy in the video. “I have been given custody of him. You know, he’s signed to Usher and I had legal guardianship of Usher when he did his first album. I did Usher’s first album.”

The two were spotted together again in 2010 when Bieber was seen driving Diddy’s white Lamborghini, according to celebrity blog PinkVilla. In the Season 13 of American Idol, the two served as panel judges, per RadarOnline. Celebrated Usher’s 35th birthday together, per E! Magazine. 

After his DUI arrest, Bieber was spotted at Diddy’s tequila launch party in Atlanta where singer Cassie was present, per US Weekly Magazine. Bieber was invited to Justin Combs’ 21st birthday back in 2015 where he was seen sharing drinks with Diddy, per TMZ. Then, during Bieber’s 21st birthday party, Diddy did the honors of giving the singer his first shot of alcohol.

Bieber also made it as a feature on Diddy’s latest album “The Love Album: Off The Grid” which dropped last September.

“I remember going to my brother Diddy’s office to pitch him a song I wrote for him when I was like 14, sadly the song was trash haha and it would be a no hard for him, Fast forward to a few years ago, Puff asked if I would freestyle something for his upcoming love album. Wild full circle moment, love you @diddy.” Bieber said in a social media post following the album drop.

Bieber hasn’t spoken publicly about the slew of sexual abuse and trafficking claims that have risen against Diddy. He also hasn’t appeared to ever speak in detail about his connection with the Hip-Hop giant outside of being the collaborator of his dreams. 

If you leave it to the internet, they’ll make their own conclusion on what’s up between the two.

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Throughout history, numerous crimes have remained unsolved, capturing the public’s imagination and sparking countless theories. Here are ten of the most infamous unsolved crimes that continue to baffle investigators and intrigue the public.

1. The Murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman

On June 13, 1994, the bodies of Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of football star O.J. Simpson, and her friend Ronald Goldman were discovered brutally stabbed outside Nicole’s townhouse. The timeline of the night is meticulously documented, but the evidence, including a blood-stained glove and a mysterious hat, led to a controversial trial. O.J. Simpson was famously acquitted, leaving the true culprit unknown. Despite the high-profile trial and extensive media coverage, no other suspects have been brought to justice, and the case remains unsolved.

2. The Black Dahlia

In 1947, the mutilated body of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short, known as “The Black Dahlia,” was found in Los Angeles. Her body was severed at the waist and drained of blood, with a haunting smile carved into her face. Despite numerous suspects and sensational media coverage, the identity of her killer remains a mystery, and the case is one of Los Angeles’ oldest unsolved murders.

3. Jack the Ripper

In 1888, London’s Whitechapel district was terrorized by Jack the Ripper, who brutally murdered and mutilated at least five women. Despite an exhaustive investigation, the killer’s identity remains unknown. Theories have ranged from local butchers and doctors to members of the British royal family, but no conclusive evidence has ever surfaced.

4. The Somerton Beach Body

In 1948, an unidentified man was found dead on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australia. The man, impeccably dressed with no identification and a cryptic note in his pocket reading “Tamám Shud” (“it has ended”), left investigators puzzled. Despite extensive efforts, including international inquiries and attempts to decode a mysterious message found with his belongings, the man’s identity and cause of death remain unknown.

5. D. B. Cooper

On November 24, 1971, a man using the alias Dan Cooper hijacked a plane, extorted $200,000 in ransom, and then parachuted from the aircraft, disappearing without a trace. Despite an extensive FBI investigation, including the consideration of over 800 suspects, Cooper’s identity and fate remain a mystery. The case remains one of the most enduring unsolved crimes in U.S. history.

6. The Zodiac Killer

The Zodiac Killer terrorized Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s, claiming to have killed 37 people, though only five confirmed victims are attributed to him. He taunted police with cryptic letters and ciphers, some of which remain unsolved. Despite numerous suspects and extensive investigations, the Zodiac Killer was never caught, and his identity remains unknown.

7. The Murder of Tupac Shakur

Rapper Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996. Despite being a high-profile case with several theories pointing to possible suspects, no arrests have been made. The investigation was hampered by a lack of cooperation from witnesses and potential gang connections. Tupac’s murder remains one of the most notorious unsolved crimes in the music industry.

8. The Sodder Children Disappearance

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder family home in West Virginia. Five of the Sodder children disappeared and were presumed dead, but no remains were found in the ashes. Despite numerous sightings and theories suggesting the children were kidnapped, their fate remains unknown. The family maintained a billboard with their pictures for decades, seeking answers that never came.

9. The Circleville Letters

Beginning in 1976, residents of Circleville, Ohio, received threatening letters accusing individuals of various wrongdoings. The letters led to a series of mysterious events, including a suspicious death and an attempted murder. Despite the conviction of Paul Freshour, the letters continued, and their true author remains unknown. The Circleville Letters case is still an enigma, with many believing the real culprit was never caught.

10. The Disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa

On July 30, 1975, union leader Jimmy Hoffa vanished outside the Machus Red Fox restaurant in Michigan. Despite extensive investigations and numerous theories linking his disappearance to organized crime, Hoffa’s fate remains a mystery. His body has never been found, and no one has been charged in connection with his disappearance, leaving one of America’s most famous cold cases unsolved.

These unsolved crimes continue to fascinate the public, inspiring books, movies, and countless theories. Despite advances in forensic science and ongoing investigations, the mysteries surrounding these cases persist, ensuring their place in the annals of criminal history.

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The sorors of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. are kicking off their 54th Farwest Regional Conference today in Hawaii by donating personal care kits to the unhoused veterans of O’ahu.

This will be part of their IMPACT Day of Service at the Hawaii Convention Center. First initiated in 2010, IMPACT Day is a one-day community service event, where chapters throughout each region of the sorority organize and work together on the same project on the same day to heighten awareness about a pressing social issue.

“This year, the Farwest Region’s IMPACT Day will target the plight of homelessness among U.S. veterans on O’ahu. The predominately African American sorority is partnering with U.S. VETS to assemble and distribute personal care kits to local veterans in need,” the Farwest Region of the sorority stated in a press release. “From 2015 to 2022, Hawaii decreased its number of homeless veterans by 50%, largely due to the initiatives of U.S. VETS, the leading non-profit organization dedicated to helping veterans and their families transition from homelessness to independence through tailored support programs. These efforts must continue and, as a premier service sorority, members of Delta Sigma Theta are ready to use IMPACT Day to make a difference through tangible service.”

“Service and impact are paramount to who we are as members of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Since our founding in 1913, we have always been at the forefront of advocating for human rights and giving back to the communities that we serve,” Farwest Regional Director, Kimberly M. Usher said. “It is our intention that IMPACT Day in Honolulu will provide needed support and hope for our homeless veterans. The Farwest Region strives to be responsive in all that we do and, with the large number of military families on O’ahu, it is critical that we leave our mark by embracing the ‘Aloha Spirit’ and contributing to improving the lives of those who bravely served our country.”

The Farwest Region of Delta Sigma Theta consists of members from over 97 chapters in 9 states and 2 countries, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Japan, and Korea.

The 54th Farwest Regional Conference will take place from May 22 – 26, 2024 at the Hawaii Convention Center.

Editor’s note: The following article is an op-ed, and the views expressed are the author’s own. Read more opinions on theGrio.

I love Michael Eric Dyson like an uncle. He’s been a real friend for many years, but when he goes on “The Breakfast Club” and says blasphemous stuff about hip-hop, I gotta pull out my sword and go to work. I just texted him and told him what I was about to do here. He gets it. In academia, they show each other respect by attacking each other’s ideas. So this should be what he’s used to.

Dyson has thought and written a lot about hip-hop — he’s done books on Tupac and Jay-Z — and he genuinely loves the culture. But we all make mental mistakes sometimes, even when we’re one of the great public intellectuals of our time. 

Dyson went on “The Breakfast Club” and said, “I think Kendrick Lamar, in many ways, is Pac as he was.” Fine. OK. “Drake and J Cole is Pac as he could’ve been.” I just vomited in my mouth. “And that’s the clash.” What the what?

First off, funk your girl and the clique you claim. I’m just playing with the first part — I love Dyson’s wife Marcia; she’s a truly wonderful person — but I had to actually invoke Pac and the spirit of battling to get into Dyson’s so-called analysis here. Dyson goes on to say Pac was one of the great intellectuals in the history of hip-hop — that’s true — and a more mature (i.e., older) Pac would say, “You ain’t got to kill everybody.” Huh? 

Dyson still thinks the battle springs from “First Person Shooter” and Cole saying there’s a big three as if this is all about Kendrick’s misplaced bravado. As if Kendrick’s main message is “How dare you say there’s a big three, I’m the sole great here!” I think we get a clue what’s really going on here when we look at “Euphoria,” where Kendrick says, “This ain’t been about critics, not about gimmicks, not about who’s the greatest. It’s always been about love and hate now let me tell you I’m the biggest hater …” He’s saying I hate Drake. This isn’t about who’s a better MC, this isn’t about the big three line. It’s that I hate Drake.

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This was never about “First Person Shooter.” Kendrick and Drake have been talking about each other in subliminals for over a decade. This battle been brewing. It stemmed from Kendrick’s longstanding disgust with who Drake is. Dot’s sense of hip-hop purity clearly clashes with Drizzy’s commercial rap cuteness. This is a sort of righteous war for the soul of hip-hop that Kendrick has wanted for a while.

But more than that, as I’ve discussed, Pac is a central character in this beef so to say his legacy is somehow shared by both Kendrick and Drake is a bizarre bothsidesism that makes my skin crawl. Kendrick is absolutely the heir to Pac’s legacy as a California-loving, revolutionary-spewing hyperauthentic MC. Drake, on the other hand, is nowhere near what Pac would’ve evolved into unless you see old Pac turning into old Elvis — fat and bedazzled and selling out his legacy in Vegas. My God, to say Pac would have become like Drake in any way is a fingernails-on-the-chalkboard sort of idea. Drake is the opposite of everything Pac was about. 

Pac was about Black liberation. His music was quite often political. He was an intellectual. He was commercially successful in spite of himself — he would’ve hated Drake and the whole idea of a pop rapper who’s focused on parties and women. The crux of the battle was that Kendrick is the heir to Pac’s throne while Drake is so pathetic at comprehending the nuances of African-American culture that he thought that using Tupac AI would be funny or clever. It was neither. Kendrick emerged in all of this as the defender of Pac and, with that, the defender of the soul of hip-hop. He’s the one saying, hey, you own Pac’s ring, that’s gross, I’ll pay any price to stop that and keep Pac from turning in his grave. Kendrick was saying while you have enough money to buy the culture, only I have enough harmony with the culture to create a Tupac-ish song. “Not Like Us” is a hyphy-inspired beat, it’s an Oakland-sounding record. Kendrick finished Drake off with a nod to Tupac’s adopted hometown. That’s how deeply in harmony he is with Pac and his legacy.

My God, if Pac had grown into his 50s and become like Drake, I would have to agree with Questlove that hip-hop is dead. But I do not agree with Quest that hip-hop is not dead. I need my man Professor Dyson to come back with some new ideas because the ideas you spat on “The Breakfast Club” were like the intellectual version of “The Heart Part 6” — something that I hope never to hear again.

Touré is a host and Creative Director at theGrio. He is the host of Masters of the Game on theGrioTV. He is also the host and creator of the docuseries podcast “Being Black: The ’80s” and the animated show “Star Stories with Toure” which you can find at TheGrio.com/starstories. He is also the host of the podcast “Toure Show” and the podcast docuseries “Who Was Prince?” He is the author of eight books including the Prince biography Nothing Compares 2 U and the ebook The Ivy League Counterfeiter.

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Hulu’s Onyx Collective is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of its hit series “Unprisoned,” and the excitement is soaring with the announcement of new additions to its already stellar cast for Season 2.

The upcoming season promises to delve deeper into the tangled lives of the Alexander family, led by the incomparable Kerry Washington as Paige Alexander. As the family grapples with their individual struggles, including Paige’s faltering therapy practice, Finn’s crippling anxiety, and Edwin’s quest for redemption post-prison, they seek unconventional help in the form of a “family radical healing coach.”

Joining this powerhouse ensemble are Brandee Evans, Oliver Hudson, and Jamie Chung, each bringing their unique talents to the table.

Brandee Evans, best known for her captivating portrayal of Mercedes in the STARZ hit series “P-Valley,” steps into the role of Ava, Mal’s new girlfriend. With her intelligence and confidence, Ava is set to shake things up in the Alexander family dynamic.

Oliver Hudson, fresh off his stint on the FOX series “The Cleaning Lady,” takes on the role of Johnny, Finn’s biological father. Despite his unconventional approach to fatherhood, Johnny’s presence in Finn’s life is poised to add layers of complexity to their relationship.

Jamie Chung, acclaimed for her versatile performances in projects like HBO’s “Lovecraft Country,” joins the cast as Kiki, Paige’s college best friend. Now married and embracing a polyamorous lifestyle, Kiki injects a dose of excitement and unpredictability into Paige’s world.

These talented actors are set to intertwine their narratives with those of the Alexander family, adding depth and intrigue to an already gripping storyline.

“Unprisoned” Season 2 is slated to premiere on Wednesday, July 17, exclusively on Hulu’s Onyx Collective. With all eight episodes dropping at once, fans can expect a binge-worthy experience that delves into the complexities of family, redemption, and the pursuit of healing.

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