EXCLUSIVE Daymond John's defending Katy Perry's "blackface" shoe design, and even says it's possible Gucci was trying to pay homage to a genre of art with its controversial sweater -- but most likely it was something more calculated. The "Shark Tank" star was outside Craig's in WeHo Tuesday night and talked to us about Gucci's blackface debacle. Remember, Daymond has a ton of knowledge about clothing design -- see FUBU -- and he took us behind the curtain ... saying Gucci cooked up that sweater knowing what the public response could be. His take is interesting, because he says not everything that appears to be blackface at first glance is definitely so ... but you gotta know your history. As for Katy Perry's shoe, the business guru sides with the singer and doesn't believe it should be considered offensive or racist ... and gives a full tutorial on what does and doesn't qualify as blackface (or whiteface). Watch the clip ... it's definitely good news for the Wayans brothers and Robert … [Read more...] about ‘Shark Tank’ Star Daymond John Says Katy Perry Shoe Isn’t Blackface
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Friday’s preps: Belleville defeats Westland John Glenn despite Joe Moon’s 44 points
David Goricki The Detroit News Published 5:57 AM EST Jan 12, 2019 Belleville — Connor Bush and Belleville overcame a sensational 44-point outing from Joe Moon Friday night to defeat Westland John Glenn 81-78 in overtime in a Kensington Lakes Activities Association boys basketball game. Bush, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound junior, and Belleville (4-3, 3-1) grabbed nine offensive rebounds in the opening quarter to take an 18-13 lead to set the tempo, then connected on three 3-pointers in the opening four minutes of the second quarter to push the lead to 31-21. Bush and his teammates again attacked the offensive glass, getting rebound after rebound to take a 43-28 halftime lead. And, it was Bush who was outstanding in the final minutes of the first half, first getting a dunk off a putback for a 33-21 cushion, then after a teammate missed a pair of free throws following an offensive rebound, Bush scored off a putback from the missed free throw and made it a three-point play for a 36-23 … [Read more...] about Friday’s preps: Belleville defeats Westland John Glenn despite Joe Moon’s 44 points
Furious row over arrest of John Downey in relation to soldiers’ murder probe
Furious row over arrest of John Downey in relation to soldiers' murder probe BelfastTelegraph.co.uk DUP leader Arlene Foster has accused Sinn Fein of being "more interested in defending the PIRA than in innocent victims" after a senior party member was arrested in relation to the murders of two soldiers. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/furious-row-over-arrest-of-john-downey-in-relation-to-soldiers-murder-probe-37500616.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37500610.ece/6944b/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-11-07_new_45532418_I2.JPG Email DUP leader Arlene Foster has accused Sinn Fein of being "more interested in defending the PIRA than in innocent victims" after a senior party member was arrested in relation to the murders of two soldiers. Ms Foster was reacting to comments from Gerry Kelly MLA, who claimed the arrest of John Downey in connection with the murders of the two UDR officers in 1972 was "a gross act of bad faith" by the … [Read more...] about Furious row over arrest of John Downey in relation to soldiers’ murder probe
Ex-IRA man John Downey arrested in connection with 1972 murder of two UDR officers
Ex-IRA man John Downey arrested in connection with 1972 murder of two UDR officers BelfastTelegraph.co.uk Former IRA man John Downey was arrested by Garda in Donegal on Monday on suspicion of the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in 1972. https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/exira-man-john-downey-arrested-in-connection-with-1972-murder-of-two-udr-officers-37495943.html https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/article37476174.ece/1a644/AUTOCROP/h342/2018-10-31_new_45352160_I1.JPG Email Former IRA man John Downey was arrested by Garda in Donegal on Monday on suspicion of the murder of two Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) soldiers in 1972. He was also arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting an explosion. Lance Corporal Alfred Johnston, a father of 4, and Private James Eames, a father of 3, died when a device exploded in a car they were checking on the Irvinestown Road, Cherrymount, Enniskillen on August 25, 1972. Downey (66) … [Read more...] about Ex-IRA man John Downey arrested in connection with 1972 murder of two UDR officers
Irish Motorsport TV to cover Star Studded Fiesta 6 Hour at Mondello
Irish Motorsport TV will cover the annual Fiesta 6 Hour Endurance race which takes place this Sunday at Mondello Park. Having covered the Leinster Trophy meeting at Mondello Park last month- which will be broadcast on Eir Sport in the coming weeks, they made the decision to televise the Endurance race for the first time in the History of the event. The entry of ex F1 drivers Tommy Byrne and David Kennedy has boosted the profile of the event in recent weeks and they team up with another single seater star Kevin McGarrity, as well as Fiesta ST/SEAT driver Niall McFadden. They run with Murray Motorsport, whose cars are always at the front of the grid at this event and this team will surely be chasing a win on Sunday. One of their biggest competitors in the 32 car grid though, will come from the same team as Fiesta ST protaganists Michael Cullen, Dave Maguire and John Denning team up with SEAT Supercup Champion Rod McGovern. They have won this race before and are fully intent … [Read more...] about Irish Motorsport TV to cover Star Studded Fiesta 6 Hour at Mondello