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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Rymir Satterthwaite, JAY-Z's Alleged Son, Drops Paternity Lawsuit
Rymir Satterthwaite—the man who has long claimed to be the music mogul's son—has officially withdrawn his legal petition requesting that the hip-hop icon submit to a court-ordered paternity test. After years of fighting to establish a biological connection to Shawn 'JAY-Z' Carter, the notice to drop the case was filed in California on Friday (July 18), bringing a pause to a saga that has spanned over a decade. If the petition is dismissed without prejudice, Satterthwaite has the right to refile his complaint at any time. Satterthwaite, now in his 30s, maintains that JAY-Z had a romantic relationship with his late mother, Wanda, in the 1990s, which allegedly led to his birth in 1993. Despite his persistent public claims, JAY-Z has dismissed Satterthwaite's remarks as 'fabricated,' and no paternity test has ever been administered or ordered by the court. Earlier this year, Satterthwaite spoke candidly to the Daily Mail, expressing frustration at the lack of response from the billionaire entertainer and entrepreneur. 'If he is not, why can't he prove me wrong?' he asked. 'Go to the courtroom and do what everyone else has to do. I can take a no. I can take being embarrassed, I been through a lot. I could take me being embarrassed, I just can't take him not saying nothing. It is not fair. I am coming to the courts for the truth.' Despite the emotional toll, Satterthwaite has remained firm in stating that his motivation was never financial gain or fame. 'I would never hate Jay-Z, I respect him for everything he did,' he said. 'I have been going through a whole lot for so many years because of this case. Me and my mom and my god mom, we have seen the worst in people. Slandering my name saying I want Jay-Z money.' He added, 'I am going to fight until I am not here no more. If it takes another 10 years. Another 50. I may take this to the grave with me. But everyone can say I fought this until the end… I am not trying to do this to make anyone seem like a bad person or a bad father.' Satterthwaite's claim mirrors that of his late mother, who passed away in 2016. Prior to her death, she reportedly recorded a clip in which she reiterated her son's allegations against JAY-Z. 'My name is Wanda Satterthwaite and I am the mother of Rymir Satterthwaite,' she said in a video, according to Radar Online. 'Today is April 20, 2016, and I want the world to know that I support my son in his paternity suit with Shawn Corey Carter. I stand by my allegations regarding this man.' More from JAY-Z Shuts Down Paternity Claims, Calls Rymir Satterthwaite's Allegations "Fabricated" JAY-Z Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Jane Doe Rape Accuser JAY-Z's Alleged Son, Rymir Satterthwaite, Still Pleading For Paternity Test: "It Is Not Fair!" Solve the daily Crossword
The Herald Scotland
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Why The Barras reminds me of America and days gone by
Fear not. I'm at Randall's Antiques and Vintage Centre, deep in the heart of The Barras - the final stop in my wander through one of Glasgow's most unique institutions. As the crowds at TRNSMT pulsate to the sound of Biffy Clyro and Fontaines DC across the street, my girlfriend and I make our way through a somewhat empty Barras. It's not surprising. The temperature is pushing 30 degrees, a grim reality which is widely commented on at each stall we stop in. Lunch is served. (Image: Emily Page) I'm here to search for bargains, but also to try some of the unique food offerings on display. It doesn't take long to find some grub, of course, as we stop at Fellali Cafe. It's not really a cafe, to be fair, just a table behind which a lovely Iraqi woman named Wanda sells falafel, hummus, and potato patties, known as aruk, alongside handcrafted jewellery. 'I've been here for around five months,' she tells me. 'I began selling my jewellery, and then I thought I should sell some food as well. It's all vegan and very healthy.' Indeed, for £7; we walk away with a plastic takeaway container filled to the brim with falafel, fresh hummus, aruk patties, a special chili sauce, and crispy strips of samoon, an Iraqi seeded bread. Perhaps it was the heat, but I couldn't have asked for a better lunch, sitting on two chairs opposite a stall selling rows of Stretch Armstrong figurines. In C Section, where some of the largest stalls are located, including 'Sustainable Fashion Row', we stop at the well-known Cowpeople stall, branded as the UK's largest purveyor of vintage cowboy apparel. The shop is bustling, no doubt a result of the terrific social media presence cultivated by shop owner Kaitlyn De Biasse, as well as a recent Irn-Bru advertising campaign. De Biasse, a New Jersey native (like me) has seen her business explode in recent years, from a one-day spot purchased for £15 to selling cowboy boots and bolo ties to customers across the UK and mainland Europe. And of course, being from America, I have to take a photo of a cardboard cutout of our first lady - country music legend Dolly Parton. Feeling at home at Cowpeople. (Image: Emily Page) In a strange way, The Barras reminds me of home. As a teenager, I'd go to the Italian Market in South Philadelphia nearly every Sunday afternoon. Those days were some of the best, as we searched for cannoli and cheesesteaks among the many market stalls. Similar to The Barras, you could find just about anything there, from hot food to clothes and bric a brac. And of course, the people running the stalls mirror one another, despite their geographic distance. In Glasgow and in Philly, blue collar folk and recent immigrants are hard at work, clambering up the ladder of opportunity. Before long, it's time for a snack. Over in D Section, we stop at Cream Comes True, a brightly coloured stall selling Hong Kong-style bubble waffles. We have a bit of a wait, so after being handed a ticket by the lovely waffle maker behind the counter (who urges us to visit the Red Bull truck for a free beverage) we make our way around the surrounding market stalls. We walk past the well-regarded Pizza Cult and a shop selling different types of macaroni cheese, as well as a host of wee places hawking all sorts of interesting items. Ten minutes later, we're back for a slice of the action. Now, I love a thick and crispy waffle, but I have to say I was somewhat confused by the 'traditional Hong Kong' offering, which consists of a waffle folded in half and spread with butter, peanut butter, and sugar. Well, it blew me away, and at £5, not a bad price either. Hong Kong inspired Cream Comes True sells a range of waffles. (Image: Emily Page) Later, we visit the Fresh Pressed Terps stand in B Section, along a bustling thoroughfare shimmering in the midsummer heat. Orange juice for a fiver, pineapple and watermelon juice for £6, fresh squeezed pomegranate for ten quid. All are served in glass bottles, which you can return for a 50 pence rebate. 'Busy today?' we ask. 'Surprisingly not,' says the man behind the counter, as his compatriot holds a bottle under a silver spigot dripping with orange juice. 'The heat seems to be keeping people at home,' he adds. Indeed, it is hot, hot enough that stallholders are passing around ice lollies held in a chest freezer. 'You have to keep cool,' one woman tells another. Amidst the shiny offerings and the music blaring from the Red Bull truck parked near the exit, I see another side of The Barras. Piles of mismatched clothing, dusty knick-knacks, rows of DVDs, old bicycles lined up haphazardly; these are perhaps a more honest representation of the market's history. Stalls boast a wide range of goods. (Image: Emily Page) It's been years since the last police raid on The Barras, which once occurred with regularity, and I'm not one to judge the provenance of various items. I turn to mention this to my girlfriend, and immediately am told to hold my tongue and avoid noting these interesting circumstances out loud. Alas. We continue our trek through rows of antiques, pausing to peer into mirrors or examine the cost of various paintings (most unfortunately out of my price range). Read more: I see a plasticine statue of Jesus, bearing a sign which reads: "Sorry. I (s)ain't for sale" and as a devout fan, I have to take a picture. It is soon 2pm, closing time, and as we walk towards the car, the sun beating down on my black t-shirt, I reflect on days gone by. It is easy to glamorise The Barras, as I did with the Italian Market of my youth. It is quirky, fun, and certainly odd. But to do so risks failing to understand the deep cultural connection the market has to the working people of the East End, and indeed the rest of the city. Narratives about gentrification have their place, but The Barras should be appreciated for what it is. We should embrace this cultural gem as a profoundly unique and vibrant celebration of Glasgow, the new, the old, and everything in between.
Irish Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Times
Gazer review: An impressive, lo-fi and disarmingly intense debut
GAZER Director : Ryan J. Sloan Cert : 15A Genre : Mystery Starring : Ariella Mastroianni, Marcia Debonis, Renee Gagner, Jack Alberts, Tommy Kang Running Time : 2 hrs 14 mins Ryan J Sloan's Gazer springs from the grungy fringes of American indie cinema with the urgent pulse of a noir and the stylings of Barbara Loden's Wanda . Lo-fi, disarmingly intense, and shot on textured 16mm by cinematographer Matheus Bastos, this impressive debut feature casts a twitchy, retro shadow over the less salubrious parts of New Jersey. Frankie (a mesmerising Ariella Mastroianni, who co-wrote the script with producer, editor and director Sloane) plays a single mother trying to wrestle back control of her fractured family and equally fragmented psyche. Frankie suffers from dyschronometria, a rare condition that distorts her perception of time. To cope, she records second-by-second audio prompts reminding her what she's doing and where she is. These serve as both narrative scaffolding and existential red flags, tethering us to her unravelling mind and blackouts. The financially struggling heroine takes a one-time job offered by a stranger named Claire (Renee Gagner). The task: retrieve a car, allegedly belonging to Claire, and leave it out in the wasteland. Inevitably, the vehicle turns up with a corpse in the boot, and Frankie's fingerprints on the wheel. READ MORE Mastroianni's haunted performance plays out against dim interiors, grimy streets, anonymous motels and buzzing petrol stations, with the air of a sinner wandering through purgatory. Mobile phones, we are told, are bad for her, an absence that keeps her rooted in a decaying, tactile world. The score by Steve Matthew Carter, all despondent horns and unsettling reverb, adds to the distress. It's impossible not to think of Christopher Nolan's early work and the classic paranoia of Brian DePalma's Blow Out and Francis Ford Coppola's The Conversation . But Gazer swerves from retro pastiche into Cronenbergian body horror, as the already unreliable narrator becomes increasingly unmoored.
Buzz Feed
7 days ago
- Health
- Buzz Feed
30 Beauty Products With Magical Results
Bruise cream because you're clumsy as heck and bruise like a peach, what a combo (samesies). If you can't make it through a day without bumping into something, dropping something on your foot, or falling, grab this. Next time you look at your leg and think *wait, where did that bruise come from?* reach for this to help calm the swelling and discoloration. A hydrating eye stick to help reduce dark circles, lines, and puffiness while delivering moisture without oils. Sensitive skin friends, this one's for us. People may start to think your goldfish are Cosmo and Wanda because these results are jaw dropping. And an under-eye brightener because you aren't sure if you'll ever actually not be exhausted, but you can def stop looking like it. It's ~enriched~ with shea butter and hyaluronic acid to give your dark circles a more radiant look. The pinkish tint helps balance out the blueish tint under your eyes as if you said a spell to make your dark circles *poof* away. A fabulous plumping gloss set for some seriously luscious lips. This stuff helps to morph your lippies into a perfectly plump pout, and reviewers totally love this affordable swap to all those costly name-brand plumpers. Ooh-la-luscious. An Anua heartleaf pore-clearing cleansing oil that's perfect for all skin types and will effectively get rid of makeup residue, blackheads, and sebum while also helping to prevent your pores from clogging up. In fact, it's so effective, some reviewers say you can actually see the gunk and oil leave your face. You'll be kinda grossed out by the ick seeping out of your pores while also being shook by the way it literally did a magic trick on your face. Blackheads, be gone! A pack of 36 acne patches because a pimple is NOT ruining our day, babe! These patches absorb all the gunk in open pimples and help speed up the healing process without picking or popping. Abracadabra, psh, what pimple? Plus, a pack of nose pore patches that'll cast a spell to banish all the gunk and excess oil from your nose as you sleep. Your nose will be smoother than you could have ever dreamed of. A wart-removing gel infused with ~salicylic acid~ that'll basically do a magic spell on your little blemishes to dry 'em out and get 'em outta here. This no-drip gel formula also comes with waterproof patches to keep them hidden and prevent them from spreading. People will def think you did some sort of witchcraft but whatever, at least those annoying warts will go away! A piercing bump solution so you can help stop that little bump on your nose piercing that's tripled in size in two weeks from growing annnnyyyy more. Before you totally ditch your new piercing, let this stuff help heal and reduce the size of your keloid! I know, I know, I get 'em too and yes, they can be terrifying to look at. An Ogx leave-in conditioning cream to apply to your towel-dried hair for a magic trick. *Voila*, defined, bouncy curls that'll put a little extra pep in your step because of the way your curls bounce when you walk. An Elizabeth Mott face primer — a K-beauty pore-minimizing miracle to help control your oily skin and keep you shine-free. Lock in your look with this bad boy and avoid having your makeup move and shift around. And later, at the end of your day, when you see how good your makeup *still* looks, you'll seriously be thanking this stuff. Essence's Volume Booster Lash Primer infused with nourishing, moisturizing mango butter and acai oil that'll help take your lashes to a whole new level of volume. Pair it with your fave mascara for the lashes of your dreams. A mattifying, waterproof On Til' Dawn One/Size setting spray that Beyoncé used at her Renaissance concert in the pouring rain at her DC show. And Queen B's face was still beat 👏 to 👏 the 👏 GODS 👏 through the downpour. Yeah, this stuff has witchcraft in it for sure, sign me up. And a One/Size blurring setting powder which I'm, like, 98% sure Fiona and Cordelia Goode from AHS: Coven conjured up. Silky smooth, poreless-looking, matte skin for up to 14 hours?! Where's the cauldron that this was made in? A bottle of professional-grade callus-removing gel that'll quickly get rid of all that thick, hard skin. Holy guacamole, these results! Mind-blowing and magical. A volcanic stone face roller to soak up excess oil even if you're wearing makeup. This baby is reusable AND washable!! Bring it on the go and when you see your face beginning to look a little past the glazed donut stage, let this baby save you! I personally would like to take part in this sorcery. A *holy grail* Urban Decay Face Bond foundation that'll have you looking up to the heavens whispering "thank you" cuz this was truly sent by the makeup gods. It has a flawless matte finish, it's waterproof and sweatproof, and it contains ~self-setting~ setting powder and niacinamide serum to deliver you with the best beat of your life. Oily skin friends, you're gonna fall head over heels with this stuff. 48 pairs of under-eye masks to keep sleepy-looking eyes at bay. You can kiss puffiness and dark circles goodbye cuz you're gonna look like you slept as much as Sleeping Beauty after you use these. Refreshed, awake, brightened under-eyes are in your future with these lil' miracles. It'll look like your bags drank coffee, too. Nars radiant creamy concealer because a buildable, lightweight, long-lasting (up to 16 hours) concealer sounds like the ultimate makeup dream. Your under-eyes will be nice and bright even on those days where you only get, like, four hours of sleep. Plus it has magnolia bark and grape seed extracts to help cover acne and calm redness, so likeee, what more could you need outta this little baby? A jar of Brazilian Bum Bum body cream made with a caffeine-rich guarana extract formula to help smooth and tighten skin. People are in loooove with this stuff and some reviewers even just use it as, like, a perfume. Yeah, it smells that good. A K-18 leave-in hair mask to help bring your dry, bleach- and color-damaged hair back to life. And yes! You leave it in, no rinsing it out! Shampoo, skip conditioning, towel dry, throw this in, wait four minutes, and then just do the rest of your normal styling routine. I know, you're suuuper close to just cutting your mane off, but give this a try and the results will be more dramatic than Dance Moms. "Get your finger out of my face." *Kelly voice*. Phytosurgence Toasted Blushes, aka the most gorgeous, earthy, unique shades your makeup routine will ever meet. They look good on literally everyone so you *may* wanna drop the link in the group chat so the whole squad can enjoy these gems. A pack of 50 cult-favorite Clean Skin Club Clean Towels that are actually reaaaaaally multitalented. You can use 'em to take your makeup off with cleansers and makeup remover, use them to dry your face, to wet and remove face masks, and even to clean your skincare and makeup tools. Your wash cloth could have some bacteria on it, especially if you're using it a few days in a row. Use these babies instead and toss the funky rag to the side. A tea tree and peppermint Remedy soap you'd think was a superhero cuz Captain America has nothing on this stuff (except for being incredibly hot, I'll give him that). This reduces odors and helps calm and soothe skin irritations like dry skin, skin infections, acne, athlete's foot, ringworm, and if I continued to list it all, we could be here all day. Some gorgeous clip-in extensions from Luxy Hair so you can magically grow long Rapunzel hair without having to deal with Mother Gothel. So flawlessly beautiful with such incredible quality, you'll have to clear some space on your phone for all the selfies you'll take. I have these and holy crap, they're incredible. I've been wearing clip-ins for over 10 years now and can confidently say that these are the best quality I've ever used. They're thick as heck, the band is strong, and they feel so silky and luxurious it's almost unbelievable. As you can see (gif above) my hair is a dark burgundy red and they don't sell that shade so I got the chestnut brown shade and dyed them... several times. I didn't wanna pay a professional to dye them and I had a very hard time getting the extensions the exact same shade as my hair. I dyed them three times before they matched my hair (no bleach involved) and even after being dyed again and again they still feel just as gorgeous as they did when I first opened the package (witchcraft). They're top notch and they're easy to comb/brush through with very little to no shedding, unlike other brands that leave literal PILES of hair on my floor every time they're brushed. They also come with instructions for how to take proper care of them. They look beautiful once installed and they didn't get all tangled up when I wore them to a sweaty St. Patrick's Day bar crawl. They're perfection and if you're gonna spend money on clip-ins, I recommend you spend your coins on these ones. I don't think any other company's clip-ins will ever be good enough for me again. I love themmmm, I'm wearing this brand them from Luxy Hair for $235+ (available in three lengths, 35 colors, and two thicknesses). A color-correcting multistick for your eyes, lips, and cheeks — it'll neutralize dark spots and circles even if you've felt like NOTHING will cover your tired under-eyes lately. Put this over any areas with hyperpigmentation, then put your foundation or concealer on top and boom: tired under-eyes will be gone in a flash. A bottle of Paula's Choice Salicylic Acid Exfoliant to help unclog and diminish large pores. This leave-on, fragrance-free exfoliant is gentle enough for all skin types and exfoliates dead skin cells, leaving your skin looking fresh and hydrated. I Dew Care's dry shampoo powder so you can say so long to oily, greasy strands while also adding volume and making your hair look fuller. Now you can go another day without needing to wash and your hair will still feel oh-so clean. A bottle of Meltdown oil for anyone with acne-prone skin. This reviewer fave helps reduce acne, fade scars, and reduce redness and inflammation, all while preventing future breakouts as if by magic. It also helps to keep you hydrated with rosehip oil and is cruelty-free! Mix this into your moisturizer, wear it under makeup, or use it as a spot treatment — this stuff is super versatile! Maybelline's Instant Age Rewind Concealer with a sponge on the end that'll cover dark circles so well, everyone will wonder what spell you used to achieve such magic. You'll look well rested and refreshed even on days that aren't. Nobody will even be able to tell! People, after watching you use the lip plumper and your lips double in size: The reviews used in this post have been edited for length and clarity.
Barnama
15-07-2025
- Sport
- Barnama
Malaysia Head Into 2025 WUG With 'All For One, One For All' Mindset
By Ahmad Nazrin Syahmi Mohamad Arif ESSEN (Germany), July 15 (Bernama) -- The cream of Malaysia's top varsity athletes are all primed for action in the 2025 World University Games (WUG) at the Rhine-Ruhr here from July 16-27. A total of 64 national athletes - 39 men and 25 women - will compete in artistic gymnastics, badminton, archery, athletics, swimming and taekwondo at the biennial Games, hosted by the International University Sports Federation (FISU). bootstrap slideshow The WUG 2025 is one of the biggest Games to be held this year, with an estimated 9,000 athletes and officials from over 100 countries converging on the five major cities in the Rhine-Ruhr metropolitan area, namely Bochum, Duisburg, Essen, Mülheim and Hagen, as well as the city of Berlin. The Rhine-Ruhr holds a long heritage in the university sports landscape. Before the emergence of the modern WUG in 1959, Germany had hosted the Third International University Sports Week in Dortmund in August 1953, which became one of the early symbols of the revival of European sportsmanship after World War II. Duisburg, one of the main venues, is also remembered for successfully hosting the 1989 edition, just 153 days after replacing the original hosts, Sao Paolo of Brazil. The 2025 WUG's official mascot, called Wanda, is a peregrine falcon, which is renowned for recording the fastest speed in a downward dive (called a stoop) at over 300 kilometres (km) per hour. This beautiful bird not only symbolises speed and agility, but is also the most widespread species in the world, living in a variety of environments, including urban and post-industrial areas along the Rhine and Ruhr Rivers.
