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The Guardian reports, when a member of the group (labelled as Moshtagh, his actual name redacted for safety) reached out to Wu in hopes of strengthening their international presence. But when the Taliban launched an offensive on Afghanistan in 2021, Moshtagh’s group made the snap decision to flee the nation’s capital of Kabul.Wu told The Guardian that such a decision was “based on complete fear”, noting that Moshtagh and his cohort were driven by an “overwhelming sense of survival” because “they felt so threatened by the Taliban based on their western practices”.She explained that Moshtagh pleaded for Wu to help them out: “He said, ‘I feel like you guys have an obligation to help us,’ and I was like, ‘What do you mean?’ And he said, ‘Well, you know, we’re all just hip-hop family.’ And … the more and more we spoke, the more and more I realised that much of what he was saying was true.”Wu – who runs the LA-based non-profit No Easy Props, which runs hip-hop classes and events for the city’s marginalised communities – said the exchange “awoke [her] thought process”.

Content warning: this article discusses allegations of sexual assault.Snoop Dogg has asked a federal judge to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit brought against him earlier this month, claiming the allegations are “implausible and false”.In a new 17-page dismissal filed on Thursday (February 24) and obtained by Rolling Stone, the rapper (real name Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.) has denied that he cornered an unidentified woman in a recording studio bathroom nearly nine years ago and forced her into a sex act.Snoop also claims that the allegations are too “threadbare” to support a claim under the federal sex trafficking statute listed in the complaint and too old to prosecute under state law.“Nothing remotely resembling plaintiff’s story about defendant Calvin Broadus ever happened. He vehemently denies ever engaging in any sex act with plaintiff or assaulting or battering her,” the new filing states.“She provides no allegations of any statement by defendant that he would help her career, and no allegations of any statement about how defendant might advance her career,” the filing continues.

Dear all, as we write this text, for the moment, each member of JINJER and our families are safe and unhurt. We truly…Posted by Jinjer on Thursday, February 24, 2022Since Jinjer’s post last night, Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky has said that 137 people had been killed, with 316 more wounded.Troops from Russia crossed the Crimea border into Ukraine on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin gave the order for his invasion to begin.The actions of Putin, who has claimed that Russia does not intend to occupy Ukraine and that his country’s actions amount to a “special military operation”, have drawn widespread condemnation from across the globe.Reactions to the situation in Ukraine from prominent figures in the worlds of music, entertainment and politics have been posted on social media, with the likes of Foals’ Yannis Philippakis, Bring Me The Horizon‘s Oli Sykes, Franz Ferdinand‘s Alex Kapranos, Yungblud, London Mayor Sadiq Khan, Taika Waititi and Amanda Palmer all speaking out in support of Ukraine.Russian rapper Oxxxymiron has cancelled a series of shows in Moscow and St.

Hollywood actress, 35, has been under a long-running conservatorship which has seen her mother Lynn act as her legal conservator for nine years.It comes following the legal success of Britney Spears who managed to break free from her own conservatorship last November.Bynes filed court documents to end her conservatorship on Wednesday (February 23) - in a petition submitted at the Ventura County Superior Court in California - Page Six reported.The outlet revealed Amanda asked judges to terminate the conservatorship of her person and estate, and filed a 'capacity declaration' on Tuesday.According to her attorney, Amanda has requested for her conservatorship to end as she feels her condition has "improved" and she no longer needs "the protection of the court".A court hearing has been scheduled for March 22.The former Nickelodeon child star's legal representative, David A. Esquibias, issued a statement to People magazine on Friday.He said: "Amanda wishes to terminate her conservatorship.

Ukraine in the early hours of Thursday morning.

Gogglebox introduced its first Scottish cast members in six years - and fans were delighted to see the new cast mates appear on the sofa.Smitten Scots couple Roisin and Joe, who live in Glasgow, made their debut on the Channel 4 show during Friday's episode (February 25).The pair have lived at Joe's family home since the start of lockdown, and have been together for four years.It's clear they made a fantastic first impression on the viewers at home too, because fans on Twitter were thrilled to see them chat about the latest shows on television.One fan wrote: "So glad to finally have a Scottish family on #Gogglebox - and Glasgow representing! #roisinandjoe - love it."A second said: "About time they had a scottish family on 'Gogglebox, I would have loved to apply but my family would get cancelled lmao"A third wrote: "Love to see a Scottish couple on #gogglebox. There are both fans and haters of every family, I'm sure they will be no different.

British Airways has suffered its second major outage in the last 10 days this evening (February 25) as passengers claim their flights have been grounded at Heathrow.The company's website has been completely inaccessible tonight, but the airline says it is working to overcome the issues that are affecting operations. A BA spokesperson said: "We're investigating and working hard to resolve a technical issue and apologise for the inconvenience.

ITV’s Good Morning Britain has come under fire from viewers as their chief correspondent Richard Gaisford reported live from the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv.Kate Garraway and Ben Shephard were presenting the show when they cut to their colleague Richard reporting on the current conflict situation.On location in the capital, Richard began to discuss the ongoing conflict with his colleagues.He began solemnly: “As we talk, the air raid sirens are going off here in Kyiv. It’s becoming something of a regular pattern now, just letting the population know that there is a threat.”“[Telling them] to take shelter where they can, if necessary, and to obviously make an assessment for themselves and their own security,” he continued to inform as the sirens rang eerily in the background.Kate Garraway looked concerned as she asked Richard about his own safety: “Richard, when we hear those air raid sirens, I know our viewers worry for you.

Amanda Bynes just took a huge step and filed to terminate her nearly nine-year conservatorship!

Oh snap, do we have another “That’s not the truth, Ellen” clip on our hands??

Shailene Woodley and Aaron Rodgers have reunited in Los Angeles.According to reports from E! News, the former couple was spotted together at Erewhon Market in LA on Feb. 22, about a week after reports they had broken up.“They came to the cafe for breakfast and just sat outside at a table together,” a source told the publication, going on to say they didn’t “hang out too long.”After being engaged for over a year, Woodley and Rodgers called off their wedding plans earlier this month.

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skinny jean is out — that is, according to the TikTok-obsessed teens out there. The form-fitting denim style, made popular in the early aughts by none other than the Millennial generation that came before Gen-Z, has been deemed a trend of the past (that is, for now).

Tory Burch Private Sale is happening right now. It's private, but don't fret: You're invited.

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a new addition to the family — congratulations! The next nine months will be some of the most exciting ones of your life. As you begin to prep the nursery and decide on your baby's name, there are a few other items to stock up on (not the least of which includes celebrity-approved baby gear and tried-and-true baby equipment).

Valentine's Day collection was any indication, must-haves they are.Skims has a knack for selling out on its coziest pieces, like the Waffle Knit collection, which restocked earlier this year. And now, Kim's restocking yet another crowd favorite: the Cozy Knit Jogger.

jeans and classic black boots — or describe your style as that of an all-out maximalist, there will always (and we mean ) be a spot, or section, for the perfect white tee. Of course, even though it's likely to find a bright white, cotton T-shirt in nearly everyone's closet, finding the perfect one that suits  needs — from fabric weight and cut to durability and price point — seems like that never-ending sartorial quest. To find such a thing (and then stock up on as many tees as possible) can take more time than you'd prefer.

Ella Emhoff — the stepdaughter of Vice President Kamala Harris — made an appearance at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and her stepmother in a sparkling coat, ultimately capturing the eyes and hearts of fashion lovers everywhere for her eclectic, fashion-forward style. And it only took one week before the young knitwear designer and artist became the latest addition to IMG Models' roster, hot off the announcement that this year's inaugural poet, Amanda Gorman, signed with the modeling agency.

Everlane. The direct-to-consumer fashion brand has made waves with its basic T-shirts, classic jeans, everyday shoes and more.

Coach Outlet is having a sale — and it's offering items in its Coach Reserve (including chic leather bags) at 70% off. If you're the type of shopper who never shies away from a good deal, this is the sale to shop. The Coach Reserve includes a range of products — from sleek, glovetanned leather handbags to timeless backpacks, wallets and accessories — available in limited quantities that come straight from the fashion label's retail stores.