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PREGNANT RAPPER ‘SIDITTY ’ KILLED IN ATLANTA, SHOT 4 TIMES IN THE FACE

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Nationwide — Qualeisha Barnes, an African American rapper from Detroit, Michigan, who was pregnant, died in Atlanta, Georgia, after a shooting inside a car. Police say she was shot four times in the face, and investigators are now working to identify the suspect.

ARIEL ATKINS JOINS LOS ANGELES SPARKS IN DEAL WITH CHICAGO SKY FOR RICKEA JACKSON

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The Chicago Sky have traded two-time All-Star Ariel Atkins to the Los Angeles Sparks in exchange for 2024 No. 4 overall pick Rickea Jackson, the teams confirmed on Sunday.

As part of the deal, Atkins will sign a multiyear contract with the Sparks, signaling the franchise’s intent to strengthen its roster ahead of the 2026 season.

Los Angeles has been active in building a competitive lineup, adding experienced and high-profile talent. The team recently signed 10-time All-Star Nneka Ogwumike and re-signed key players including four-time All-Star Kelsey Plum and three-time All-Star Dearica Hamby. The Sparks also brought in former All-Star Erica Wheeler, who is expected to contribute alongside rising talent such as Cameron Brink.

Atkins joins Los Angeles as one of the league’s most reliable two-way guards. Before the trade, she had been designated as a core player by Chicago. Earlier in her career with the Washington Mystics, she played a starting role on the 2019 championship team. Last season, she averaged 13.1 points, 3.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.6 steals per game while shooting 44.4 percent from the field. Known for her defensive consistency, Atkins has earned multiple All-Defensive team selections and is also a strong perimeter shooter.

Jackson heads to Chicago as part of a broader roster overhaul. The young forward remains on her rookie contract and brings promising upside. She was named to the All-Rookie team in 2024 and followed that up with a solid 2025 campaign, averaging 14.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game while maintaining efficient shooting numbers from both the field and beyond the arc.

The Sky have been active in reshaping their squad. They added veteran stars such as Skylar Diggins and Azura Stevens in free agency, while also retaining key contributors like Elizabeth Williams and Rachel Banham. Additional moves include acquiring Jacy Sheldon in a trade and dealing Angel Reese for future draft picks.

Both teams appear to be taking clear but different approaches, with Los Angeles focusing on experienced talent to compete immediately, while Chicago continues to invest in younger players and long-term flexibility.

CIARA MILLER SHARED A SUPER SHADY MESSAGE ABOUT LOYALTY AMID AMANDA BATULA AND WEST WILSON DRAMA

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Ciara Miller made a post on Instagram that might have been a shady dig at Amanda Batula and West Wilson's relationship.

In the post, she references loyalty, and some of her Summer House co-stars praised her caption.

GOLDEN STATE VALKYRIES SIGN GABBY WILLIAMS TO MULTIYEAR DEAL AS KELSEY PLUM RETURNS TO LOS ANGELES SPARKS

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Gabby Williams has signed a multiyear contract with the Golden State Valkyries, the team confirmed on Sunday, marking a major addition to its roster.

The Valkyries are also set to bring back Kaila Charles on a two-year deal, according to reports. Both signings strengthen the team as it continues to build in its early years.

Williams arrives after an impressive 2025 season with the Seattle Storm, where she played a crucial role in helping the team secure a playoff spot. Known for her versatility, she earned the nickname “French Army Knife” due to her ability to contribute across multiple aspects of the game. The forward made her first All-Star appearance and was named to the All-Defensive first team.

She recorded career highs last season, averaging 11.6 points and 4.2 assists per game. Williams also led the league in steals with an average
of 2.3 per game, finishing with 99 total steals, just one short of matching the long-standing single-season record set by Teresa Weatherspoon in 1998.

Valkyries general manager Ohemaa Nyanin praised the signing, describing Williams as a world-class talent and one of the top defenders in the
game. She added that Williams’ presence will elevate those around her and signals confidence in the team’s direction.

Charles, 28, joined the Valkyries during the 2025 season after being released by the Dallas Wings. She appeared in 18 games and averaged 7.4 points and 4.5 rebounds, providing solid depth.

Williams began her WNBA career after being selected fourth overall in the 2018 draft by the Chicago Sky. She later moved to the Los Angeles Sparks before joining Seattle in 2022. She signed a one-year deal with the Storm ahead of the 2025 season.

Internationally, Williams has also enjoyed success, winning a silver medal with France at the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she was named to the All-Star Five. She previously earned a bronze medal in 2020 and was part of championship-winning teams during her college career with UConn.

In a separate move, Kelsey Plum is returning to the Los Angeles Sparks on a one-year deal valued at $999,999. The four-time All-Star accepted a lower salary than the maximum available to give the team greater flexibility in building a competitive roster.

Plum averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season and remains a central figure in the Sparks’ efforts to return to playoff contention.

THE MIAMI-BASED LIFESTYLE INFLUENCER WAS FOUND DEAD IN A TANZANIA HOTEL

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A caption of Ashlee Jenae's recent post caught Netizens' attention, with many noting how eerie since it sounds since it was posted days before her death.

KEITH LEE SHARES "UNSPOKEN" SOCIAL MEDIA MARRIAGE RULE WITH WIFE

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Keith Lee and his wife Ronni Lee have built a strong marriage while balancing family life with the demands of viral social media fame.

SERENA WILLIAMS TAKES TO INSTAGRAM TO SHOWCASE HOW SHE UPGRADED A BASE OF WOODEN FLOORS AND SIMPLE WHITE WALLS WITH DARK WOOD BUILT-IN SHELVES

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An innovatively shaped built-in shelf adds color, dimension, and interest to the tennis star's living room – it's the perfect low lift solution.

50 CENT TO HEADLINE NEW HULU DOCUMENTARY SERIES CHRONICLING HIS RISE TO GLOBAL STARDOM

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Rapper, actor, and entrepreneur 50 Cent is set to take center stage in a new documentary series at Hulu, marking a major step in his ongoing expansion in film and television. Following his recent work behind the scenes producing Netflix’s Sean Combs The Reckoning, the artist now turns the lens on his own life story in a three part docuseries that promises an intimate and revealing look at his journey.