Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2020 9:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
An LAPD police officer suffered a gunshot wound to the leg in a Venice, California amid the protests following the tragic killing of George Floyd. The incident occurred around 4:30pm on Sunday in a Whole Foods parking lot as protesters and rioters continue making their presence known. The injured officer is seen strapped to a gourney before an ambulance transported her to a local hospital.
Following the shooting, hundreds of citizens continued to line the streets of Venice to deliver their cries for justice. As a fleet of LAPD officers arrived to the scene, the group of peaceful demonstrators asked for solidarity with police by chanting, "walk with us!"
Before the looting and violence began, hundreds of peaceful protesters gathered in Venice Beach and participated in positive talks with the local police departments. As the days passed, protests ultimately morphed into violence and looting.
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2020 8:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Ben Affleck and girlfriend Ana de Armas have been using quarantine to their advantage! The couple have allowed themselves to become VERY close with one another since entering lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic. Now they're nearly inseparable!
On Monday, Ben was seen giving his 32-year-old girlfriend a thrill by cruising around town on his sexy Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Ana seemed to be loving the joyride as she placed her hands on Ben's thighs during their afternoon adventure. As Ben picked up speed, Ana wrapped her arms around Ben tightly for better support. The couple are even dressing alike -- both rocked matching leather jackets and helmets. So cute!
Ben's ex-wife Jennifer Garner has been supportive of the relationship and is happy Ben found love once again. Jen even gave Ana her blessing and allowed her to spend time with the three children she shares with Ben. If there's one thing that can be said for Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner... they certainly do co-parenting the right way!
Posted on Tue Jun 2nd, 2020 7:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Justin Bieber definitely has a lot of free time on his hands with his 'Changes' tour cancelled due to COVID-19. The singer recently got his hands on the Prevost Marathon Coach RV designated for his tour and is embarking on a 'Coronacation' with wife Hailey Baldwin. Justin and Hailey plan on doing a bit of traveling and sightseeing as a way to clear their minds and break the monotony of quarantine.
The swanky ride has been known to retail for up to $2.5 million and is the epitome of luxury. They definitely won't have to worry about comfort during their journey!
Posted on Fri May 29th, 2020 9:39am PDT By
X17 Staff
Remember that shocking Forbes cover announcing Kylie Jenner as the youngest-ever self-made billionaire? SO much was wrong with that headline, but the mag sold tons of copies, Kylie and mom Kris were over-the-moon, and the PR bump led the young "entrepreneur" to sell a majority stake in her cosmetics line to Coty for a sweet penny.
Well now Forbes is falling on their sword, or pen, as it were. The magazine's devoted another cover to debunking everything they wrote about previously -- blaming most of their shoddy reporting in Kris Jenner lying to them and allegedly inflating numbers. The piece is pretty damn funny; Forbes is PISSED and they look incredibly naive and like horribly negligent journalists. Meanwhile, Kris Jenner comes off as a lying, rich genius who's laughing all the way to the bank.
The magazine claims that Kylie's deal with Coty -- once they looked at the fine print of the contract -- exposes Kylie's earlier sales numbers as false. Forbes says Kris Jenner fed them the numbers and even falsified tax returns for the magazine to bolster Kylie's net worth so she could rise to the top of the mag's coveted billionaire list.
This morning, Kylie's reacting to the report, Tweeting:
"what am i even waking up to. i thought this was a reputable site.. all i see are a number of inaccurate statements and unproven assumptions lol. i’ve never asked for any title or tried to lie my way there EVER. period"
"'even creating tax returns that were likely forged' that’s your proof? so you just THOUGHT they were forged? like actually what am i reading."
"but okay 🤠i am blessed beyond my years, i have a beautiful daughter, and a successful business and i’m doing perfectly fine."
"i can name a list of 100 things more important right now than fixating on how much money i have"
Posted on Fri May 29th, 2020 9:23am PDT By
X17 Staff
Justin Bieber rocks a KN95 facial mask to protect himself from the global health scare while running errands in LA. The singer is asked about his recent quarantine in Canada, saying it was "good". As Bieber readjusts to life in Los Angeles he reacts when asked his thoughts on the tragic George Floyd incident in Minneapolis.
Posted on Thu May 28th, 2020 10:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Justin Bieber's daily basketball session was interrupted by a pressing phone call yesterday, as the singer appeared to be completely distracted by the urgent communication. Bieber put the basketball down and focused on the call before getting into his Sprinter van to head out for some errands.
For the past couple weeks the singer has been readjusting to life in Los Angeles as following a 2-month quarantine in his native homeland of Canada. Since his return, he's been struggling with the devastation of his canceled 'Changes' tour after putting in several months worth of work at the dance studio. Leaning on religion for support, he posted a pensive snap to his Instagram account along with Bible passage Matthew 4:1, "Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, "If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread." But he answered, "It is written, "'Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.'"
His spiritual reflection didn't end there, Bieber added dramatic video outlining the power of Jesus and forgiveness.
Justin's wife Hailey Baldwin on the other hand is up in arms (and rightfully so) after a plastic surgeon accused the 23-year-old of having several procedures done to her her face. Dr. Daniel Barrett posed a VERY controversial video on TikTok explaining the surgeries he suspects Hailey has undergone in order to enhance her appearance.
It's safe to say Hailey was none too pleased about the accusations and adamantly denied ever having work done. In response, she posted the following message to Instagram to clear the air with her 27.3 million followers.
Katy Perry is one proud mama-to-be! The 13-time Grammy nominee strikes a radiant pose in a shimmery silver gown, flaunting her growing baby bump for all her 97.5 million Instagram followers to see. Donning matching heels and earrings, the American Idol judge flashes an adorable smile and looks like she can't wait to become a mom.
When Perry and fiance Orlando Bloom announced in March they were expecting a child, fans went crazy with anticipation and the internet's been buzzing since. Bloom has one child from a previous relationship with supermodel ex-wife Miranda Kerr, a 9-year-old son, Flynn. Perry first debuted her baby bump in her music video 'Never Worn White' and again in the video for 'Daisies' and hasn't stopped showing it off since.
Perry revealed recently the toll of being pregnant and stuck in quarantine amid the coronavirus pandemic has had her "spiraling". She's been forced to combat her stress by locking herself in her car and crying. "I know I should meditate", Perry stated, "I know I should talk to my therapist. I don’t get the opportunity just to, like, have a glass of wine right now if I’ve reached a certain point of, 'Oh, my God, this is way too much, I cannot handle this, I'll have a glass.' It's a real, real time for me. I feel all the feelings."
A close of Perry friend recently revealed that even though she's dealing with the many up and downs of being pregnant, she won't let the anxiety get the best of her and that she's totally "overjoyed and elated she's pregnant" and has "always wanted to be a mom". How Sweet! We think you'll make a great mom, Katy!
Posted on Thu May 28th, 2020 6:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
It's official... Scott Disick and Sofia Richie are no more! Less than one week after confirming they were on a 'break', the former couple have landed in splitsville. In a relationship scrutinized by many, Scott and Sofia spent nearly 3 years together before calling it quits. Much of the criticism stemmed from their 16-year age gap and Disick's troubled past.
Disick, who has reportedly battled alcohol and cocaine for years, landed in a Colorado rehab facility on April 28 to combat his past traumas and heartbreak of losing his parents. The Flip It Like Disick star has found himself in rehab many times over the years and had four unsuccessful attempts in 2015 alone. After his latest effort to seek help, Disick bolted from the facility after only a few days, citing security concerns. His abrupt departure proved to be the final straw for Richie.
Weeks later Disick celebrated his 37th birthday with baby mama Kourtney Kardashian and their three children, Mason, Penelope, and Reign in Lake Powell, Utah. Richie thought the better of attending and was nowhere in sight, making it apparent she was totally over it. Days before Disick's birthday bash she was spotted on separate occasions getting cozy with a pair of mystery men.
Though Sofia may not be wanting to commit to herself to another relationship any time soon, she's has been feeling flirty enough to post a few super cute shots to her Instagram account.
