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Associated Press
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
National Recording Artist Justine Skye Announced as Keynote Speaker for the 2025 Active Minds Mental Health Conference
With over 130 million streams globally, Skye uses her powerful voice to champion mental health awareness, encouraging young people to make their well-being a priority. WASHINGTON, June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Active Minds, the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to transforming mental health norms among 14 to 25 year-olds, announced that singer, actress, and mental health advocate Justine Skye will serve as the keynote speaker at the 2025 Active Minds Mental Health Conference. The Active Minds Mental Health Conference is the largest national event focused on youth mental health advocacy. Aimed primarily at individuals aged 18–25, the conference includes keynote presentations, breakout sessions, and interactive programming led by experts in mental health, higher education, and student leadership. It serves as a platform for participants to learn about the most effective strategies for promoting mental well-being and reducing stigma in their communities. 'Our attendees consistently tell us they're looking for real voices and relatable stories,' said Alison Malmon, Founder and Executive Director of Active Minds. 'Justine's journey and advocacy are powerful reminders that healing is not only possible—it's necessary, and it begins with courageous conversations. We are thrilled to welcome her to the Active Minds stage.' Skye, the Brooklyn-born artist who began her music career at just 17, has rapidly ascended in the industry with hundreds of millions of streams. Following her artistic reintroduction in 2021 with the album Space & Time, Skye has showcased her multifaceted talent, including her late-night television debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon and a prominent role on the hit series Grown-ish. Her single 'Collide' became a viral sensation on TikTok, accumulating 130M streams worldwide, proving her enduring appeal in the ever-evolving music landscape. Now, Justine Skye is stepping into the glow of a new era with the release of 'Oh Lala"—her first official dance single and Warner Records debut. 'Speaking up about mental health isn't a weakness—it's a strength,' said Justine Skye. 'I'm honored to be the keynote speaker at this year's Active Minds Mental Health Conference and connect with a generation that's championing a new era of mental health. This year's theme, Stories That Move, is a powerful reminder that when we open up, we not only heal ourselves—we inspire others to do the same.' More information about the upcoming conference, including session details and registration, can be found at About Active Minds Active Minds is the largest nonprofit in the United States mobilizing youth and young adults to transform mental health norms across society. For more than 20 years, we have equipped the next generation of peer mental health advocates through a variety of programs, including the Active Minds Chapter Network, A.S.K., and Send Silence Packing. Our advocacy, initiatives, and campaigns foster lasting change in how youth view and discuss mental health, encouraging them to use their voices to influence broader conversations and inform mental health supports within their communities. Together, we are building a diverse movement of champions committed to improving mental health for all. To learn more about Active Minds, visit MEDIA CONTACTS Dante Worth ( [email protected] ) Nick Dierl ( [email protected] ) View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Active Minds, Inc.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Bailey gets restraining order against 'abusive' ex
Actress and singer Halle Bailey has been granted a restraining order against rapper and YouTube star DDG, her former boyfriend and the father of their one-year-old son. The Little Mermaid star alleges he was repeatedly violent with her and made her fear for herself and their child. On Tuesday, a Los Angeles judge ordered DDG, whose full name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr, to stay away from Bailey and their son until a hearing on 6 June. Bailey, 25, alleged there had been "multiple acts of physical violence" from Granberry since their split in October. BBC News has asked representatives for Granberry for comment. In documents requesting the order, reported by the Associated Press, Bailey said: "Throughout our relationship, Darryl has been and continues to be physically, verbally, emotionally, and financially abusive towards me. "I am seeking orders to protect myself and our son Halo from his ongoing abuse." Bailey and Granberry, 27, were in a relationship from 2022 until last year. In the documents, the actress claims "things got physical between us" after Granberry repeatedly insulted her as she strapped the baby into a seat in his car in January. "We fought each other, wrestling and tussling," she said. "At one point, Darryl was pulling my hair. He then slammed my face on the steering wheel, causing my tooth to get chipped. I then stopped fighting back as I was in a lot of pain." Bailey included photos of her tooth and bruises on her arms in her filing, which have since been published by some US media outlets. Two months after the alleged altercation, Bailey alleges that Granberry entered her house when she wasn't home and texted her a photo of her bed along with a threatening message suggesting she was having sex with other men. A few days later, she claimed, Granberry berated her when she did not want to send their unwell baby on a visit with him, then smashed the Ring doorbell camera on her porch when he realised it was recording their confrontation. She further alleged that, when she called a relative for help, he took her phone and slammed a car door on her as she was holding the baby. Bailey filed a police report over the incident. As part of the restraining order, Granberry was also instructed not to possess any weapons. The judge can extend the order for up to five years at the 6 June hearing. Bailey also requested that Granberry be ordered to stop using his social media platforms to continue "bad mouthing me to his several millions of fans". "He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men. As a result, I then receive threats and hate on social media," she said in the documents. Bailey shot to fame as part of Chloe x Halle, a pop duo with her sister, and later released music as a solo artist. She has been nominated for five Grammy Awards. As an actress, she appeared in sitcom Grown-ish from 2018 to 2022. Her biggest role to date, however, was playing the titular character in Disney's 2023 live-action remake of The Little Mermaid. DDG rose to fame in the mid-2010s by posting videos on YouTube, and signed a record deal in 2018. He has released four studio albums. Film critics fall for Little Mermaid's new Ariel
Hindustan Times
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
DDG and Halle Bailey: A look at their net worth amid legal tensions
Halle Bailey managed to get a restraining order against her ex, DDG, after he sent her very disturbing messages, accusing her of being with Brent Faiyaz. This happened during a Mother's Day getaway at St. Lucia, when Bailey was vacationing with her sister and infant son, Halo, according to a TMZ report. It was at this time that her ex, YouTuber DDG began accusing her of spending time with R&B singer Brent Faiyaz on a private island. Bailey kept denying the accusations and calmly responded that she was vacationing with her child, Halo. ALSO READ | DDG accused Halle Bailey of cosying up with Brent Faiyaz, sent threatening messages: Report When the tone of the messages went ahead to become more and more disturbing, Bailey took the step of securing a restraining order against her ex. As of 2024, Halle Bailey's net worth is estimated at a whopping $3 million, according to a Marca report. This stems from her steady rise in income from her multiple talents, including both film and music. When her music career first kicked off, she gradually proceeded towards acting. Her role as Sky on the hit show Grown-ish helped increase her screen presence, after which she saw a major rise in her earnings. YouTuber DDG's net worth was earlier rumored to be $8 million, but Bailey's ex later responded about this on a '360 With Speedy' show. DDG joked that the claim that his net worth was $8 million was 'way off', and that it could be much more than that. However, it could not be completely ascertained if he was actually serious. However, during the show, he also revealed that his biggest monthly checks for YouTube content typically used to be $300,000 or $400,000.
Boston Globe
14-05-2025
- Boston Globe
Actor Halle Bailey gets restraining order against rapper DDG alleging violence, fear for their baby
A message seeking comment from a representative for Granberry was not immediately answered. Bailey, 25, and Granberry, 27, were in a relationship from 2022 until last year, and since their breakup there have been 'multiple acts of physical violence,' Bailey said. Get Starting Point A guide through the most important stories of the morning, delivered Monday through Friday. Enter Email Sign Up In a January incident that she recounts in detail, Bailey said Granberry was repeatedly calling her a 'bitch' as she tried to strap the baby into a seat inside his car. Advertisement 'The next thing I knew, things got physical between us,' Bailey said in the documents. 'We fought each other, wrestling and tussling. At one point, Darryl was pulling my hair. He then slammed my face on the steering wheel, causing my tooth to get chipped. I then stopped fighting back as I was in a lot of pain.' Bailey included photos of her tooth and bruises on her arms in her filing. Advertisement In March, she said Granberry entered her house when she wasn't home and texted her a photo of her bed along with a threatening message suggesting she was having sex with other men. A few days later, she said, he berated her when she did not want to send their sick baby on a visit with him, and smashed the Ring camera on her porch when he realized it was recording the confrontation. She said when she called a relative for help, he took her phone and got into his car, slamming the door on her as she was holding the baby. Bailey filed a police report over the incident. She also asked that Granberry be ordered to stop using his streaming platforms on Twitch and YouTube to turn his followers against her. 'Whenever he wishes to cause upset, he starts bad mouthing me to his several millions of fans,' she said in the documents. 'He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men. As a result, I then receive threats and hate on social media.' Granberry was also ordered not to possess any weapons. The judge can extend the order for up to five years at the June 6 hearing. DDG, from Pontiac, Michigan, first saw success as a video streamer and then as a hip-hop artist. On May 5, he released his fourth studio album, 'Blame the Chat,' on Epic records. Bailey, from Atlanta, has been nominated for five Grammy Awards as both a solo artist and as part of Chloe x Halle, the duo with her sister that first brought her fame. She starred in the sitcom 'Grown-ish' from 2018 to 2022, and in 2023 played the title character in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid.' Advertisement
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Simu Liu puts one of Shang-Chi's 10 rings on girlfriend Allison Hsu: They're engaged!
Actor Simu Liu and girlfriend Allison Hsu, who works for Interscope Records, announced their engagement on Sunday on social media. The couple posted from Paris, where the betrothal appears to have gone down. "From weekends in Paris, day trips to Palm Springs, long nights on set, afternoons vegging on the couch and everything in between, I choose you forever and always," the "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings" actor wrote, captioning a picture of himself lifting Hsu for a kiss in front of a flowery background. Read more: Simu Liu clears the air about non-beef with Ryan Gosling, his 'Barbie' co-star and fellow 'Kenadian' "Us forever," Hsu, a digital marketing manager for Interscope Records, wrote on a separate set of engagement photos out of Paris. She added emojis of diamond rings and white hearts to her caption. Those flowers appear to have been decorations for a rooftop dinner celebrating the couple. In Hsu's Instagram story, more photos appeared showing the view from that rooftop as well as some friends who joined the couple for the party, plus a short video showing her and Liu kissing as the Eiffel Tower light show sparkles in the night sky behind them. Liu and Hsu began dating late in 2022, after the Marvel star ended a short-lived relationship with "Grown-ish" actor Jade Bender. (Also after he got caught checking out Eiza González at the 2021 Met Gala.) They quickly became an item on various red carpets and vacations, as laid out by Cosmopolitan over the weekend. The first year they were together, Liu wrote on Hsu's birthday on social media, 'she shows me that the people we love are always worth fighting for." Read more: Simu Liu asks fans to stop 'bullying' bubble tea brand amid 'cultural appropriation' stir Simu continued, 'I love you to pieces, babe. Whether we're on another crazy trip to god-knows-where for who-knows-what, or just binging our way through friends at home, there's simply nothing better than holding your hand. thanks for never giving up on me.' She returned the favor in 2024, posting multiple photos of them on adventures together and writing, "happy birthday my [love]. you are one of a kind. celebrating you forever and ever and ever." Sign up for Indie Focus, a weekly newsletter about movies and what's going on in the wild world of cinema. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
