Author: Gabrielle Rockson

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First Lady Melania Trump Releases Statement Regarding U.S Capitol Riots

First Lady Melania Trump has released a statement condemning the riots that took place at the U.S Capitol last week Wednesday (06/01/21). Released on WhiteHousegov.com, her statement reads: “Like all of you, I have reflected on the past year and how the invisible enemy, Covid-19, swept across our beautiful country. All Nations have experienced the loss of loved ones, economic pain, and the negative impacts of … Continue reading First Lady Melania Trump Releases Statement Regarding U.S Capitol Riots

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson
Music

Black Female-Founded Partake Foods Raises $4.8 Million In Funding From Investors Including Rihanna, Jay Z and Bobby Wagner

A black female-founded vegan cookie company has raised $4.8 million in funding from investors that include Rihanna, Jay Z’s Marcy Venture Partners and Seattle Seahawks’ Bobby Wagner. Other investors include Kevin Johnson’s Black Capital, Black Star Fund, John Foraker, CircleUp Growth Partners and FF2032. Over half of the funding is from black investors; the funding will contribute to product manufacturing, marketing, distributing, operations and help … Continue reading Black Female-Founded Partake Foods Raises $4.8 Million In Funding From Investors Including Rihanna, Jay Z and Bobby Wagner

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson
Film & TV

Loose Women’s Christine Lampard Announces Her And Frank Lampard Are Expecting Their Second Child!

Congratulations to Christine and Frank Lampard who are expecting their second child together! Christine took to her Instagram to announce the wonderful news. Captioning a picture of her cradling her bump, she wrote: “A new year and a new baby on the way for the Lampards! It’s been a strange and worrying time to be pregnant but we’re hoping and praying that cuddles from family … Continue reading Loose Women’s Christine Lampard Announces Her And Frank Lampard Are Expecting Their Second Child!

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson
News

University Of Sheffield Will Not Be Charging Rent To Students Between January And February

The University of Sheffield have announced that they will not be charging rent to students between January 4th and February 22nd due to the national lockdown. They’ve said that only students who have been unable to use their University owned or managed accommodations will be free from their rent during the lockdown. In a statement released on Twitter, the University wrote: “Due to the current … Continue reading University Of Sheffield Will Not Be Charging Rent To Students Between January And February

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson
Music

Ashanti Vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz Postponed!

Unfortunately we won’t be getting our Ashanti and Keyshia Cole Verzuz just yet guys!  Due to a rise in number of covid-19 cases, the Verzuz team have decided to postpone the date and go back to battles taking place at separate locations!  The Ashanti vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz was initially meant to take place December 12th 2020, but was postponed to January 9th 2021, as … Continue reading Ashanti Vs Keyshia Cole Verzuz Postponed!

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson
News

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Resigns

Donald Trump’s Education Secretary Betsy Devos has submitted her resignation. She is the second Cabinet member to resign after the pro-Trump riots that took place at the US Capitol on Wednesday. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigned earlier. According to The Hill, Betsy Devos described Wednesday’s violence carried out at Capitol Hill as an “inflection point.” Continue reading Education Secretary Betsy DeVos Resigns

Unknown's avatarGabrielle Rockson