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James DeBarge"s mother recently came forward, claiming her son and Janet Jackson had a secret child who"s been hiding from the public for more than three decades.
Today, a woman claiming to be the woman in question has come forward and she"s speaking out about it in a Radar Online exclusive.
"My name isTiffany Whyteand I"m the daughter of janet jackson and james debarge," she said. "she has been denying me for many years. I"ve waited 31 years. I"ve been kept a secret for a very long time and I want people to know the truth that I"m not a liar."
According to Whyte, she and DeBarge"s mother did go get that DNA test done and she says she has the results to prove this is all legit.
"So, now it"s time for me to tell my truth," she said. "Now that I got the DNA from my grandmother, that it is a possibility... No, it is for sure that they are my parents, she"s my grandmother, those [sic] are my family and it"s time for me to tell the truth."
She also has a few words for those who claim she"s seeking fame and fortune.
"I don"t want to get famous off of this," she said. "Trust me. I don"t. I don"t. I just want my mother. I want my father. I want the woman who I could never get a chance to be held by as a child, to sing to me, to tell me that she loves me. I want to know the truth."
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During her iHeart release party in 2014, the mother of two told hostRyan Seacrestthat this was the most personal song she"s ever written. The couple met when the soccer stud was only 23, hence the title of the song.
"I looked into those blue eyes, and I was like, "This is right,"" the singer said to the audience.
f"d around and got blown out by the suns (Russell Westbrook Lowlights)
With eight assists against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Russell Westbrook clinched the holy trinity of NBA stats: averaging a triple-double for a season. It"s been done only once before in NBA history, and that was before it even had a name -- 55 years ago by Oscar Robertson in the 1961-62 season. Since then, a few players gave reason to believe it was doable again -- Magic Johnson, Jason Kidd, LeBron James -- but the 6-foot-3 Westbrook is the one who broke through.
Here"s a look at how Westbrook"s season stacks up in the NBA"s historical context.
RUSS & OSCAR: THE EXCLUSIVE CLUB
When the Thunder"s season started, the front office, coaching staff, trainers and medical team all got together and developed a plan that coach Billy Donovan would rigidly follow throughout the season. Knowing Westbrook -- and knowing the responsibility he would eagerly shoulder -- they were going to monitor his workload and diligently manage his minutes. He played more than 40 minutes in a game only five times -- all in overtime contests -- and his season-high was 45 minutes. In putting up his 30-10-10 averages, he did it in nearly 10 fewer minutes per game and 25 fewer possessions per game than Robertson. Increase Westbrook"s workload to the 44.3 minutes per game Robertson played in 1961-62, and Westbrook would be at 39.9 points, 14.6 rebounds and 13.3 assists per game.
TWO AT THE TOP: MOST TRIPLE-DOUBLES IN A SEASON
Averaging a triple-double or catching Robertson"s single-season mark: Which is a more impressive feat? Each seemed untouchable before the season started, but as the stats kept piling up, it became clear that Westbrook was on an unstoppable path to both marks. Now, Russ and the Big O share the spotlight.
WESTBROOK CLIMBS THE LADDER
Early in the season, westbrook caught lebron James on the career list at 44 triple-doubles, and he did it in 395 fewer career games. Westbrook now has 24 more triple-doubles than James. Most wondered at the time whether Westbrook could realistically catch Larry Bird at 59. Russ passed Bird in January. It was downright nonsensical to think he could get to Wilt Chamberlain at 78, fourth all-time. But Westbrook recorded his 78th career triple-double Tuesday night, his 41st of this season.
Here"s a look at where Westbrook checks in on the all-time list, and how his triple-double frequency measures up to the greats. Hint: Both are impressive.
A TRIPLE-DOUBLE REVOLUTION
There has been a remarkable triple-double boom -- the previous NBA record of 78 leaguewide in a single season has been shattered -- and there doesn"t seem to be a great explanation as to why. Some point to better offenses, more spacing or friendlier rules. But in reality, maybe the easiest way to understand it is that one transcendent player is doing transcendent things: Of the NBA"s 111 this season, roughly 37 percent have come from Westbrook.
Most triple-doubles in a single season, NBA historyTOTALSEASONLEADERPCT. OF TOTAL1112016-17Russell Westbrook (41) 36.9% 781988-89Magic Johnson (17)21.8%752015-16Russell Westbrook (18)24%651961-62Oscar Robertson (41)63.1%621986-87Fat Lever (16)25.8%TRIPLE-DOUBLES = WINS FOR OKC
Westbrook has been asked a number of times why he thinks the Thunder typically win when he hits the triple-double bar. The truth might be in the assists -- when Westbrook records 10 dimes, the Thunder are 36-12. When he shoots 25 or more times, they"re 17-18. The Thunder are often at their best when Westbrook lets his distribution lead and his scoring follow.
(ALMOST) NO TEAM WAS SAFE
It"s unknown whether Westbrook had a list on his refrigerator at home and crossed off victims as he went, but few teams were safe this season. The two teams Westbrook didn"t get -- the Blazers and Bulls -- were spared by only a handful of rebounds and assists. Westbrook hasn"t posted a triple-double against only two teams in his career: the Bulls and, of course, the Thunder, who hope he never does. The numbers in the chart are for this season:
Most opponents faced in one season, while recording triple-doubleSEASONPLAYEROPPONENTS2016-17Russell Westbrook272016-17James Harden162015-16Russell Westbrook141986-87Fat Lever131990-91Magic Johnson121988-89Michael Jordan121981-82Magic Johnson12THE EXPANSION OF THE TRIPLE-DOUBLE!PLAYERTRIPLE-DOUBLESRussell Westbrook41James Harden20LeBron James12Nikola Jokic6Draymond Green5Elfrid Payton5Julius Randle3G. Antetokounmpo2Jimmy Butler2DeMarcus Cousins2Marc Gasol211 Players1
Westbrook, Harden and James have combined for 73 triple-doubles. The rest of the NBA: 38. But even with the lopsided distribution, the NBA saw an overall revolution -- and a diversity in where they were coming from and how they were achieved.
Overall, 22 players have recorded triple-doubles this season. Nikola Jokic has had six, showcasing his flashy passing ability as a 6-foot-11 big man. Draymond Green had the first triple-double without 10 points, substituting 10 steals instead. Giannis Antetokounmpo used his length, athleticism and versatility to pick up two. Harden and Westbrook each had two 50-point triple-doubles, something that hadn"t been done since Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in the 1970s. Not all triple-doubles, or triple-doublers, are created equal, and this season showcased the variety.
All stats through April 7. Stats courtesy of ESPN Stats & Information and Elias Sports Bureau.
We all know what Easter Sunday is, but what about Palm Sunday?
Before the rejoicing, Christians remember the fact that Jesus was crucified, died and was buried.
Palm Sunday marks the moment when the Son of G*d entered Jerusalem in triumph riding on the back of a donkey while crowds, who would later call for him to be killed, paid homage to him.
Christians believe it was a week before his death and resurrection.
In some traditions, a statue of Jesus on a donkey is carried in a procession (Photo: Getty)When is Palm Sunday 2017?
Palm Sunday, which falls on April 9 this year, is the first day of Holy Week and the most solemn time in the Christian calendar.
So how does Palm Sunday get its name?
The name Palm Sunday comes from the palm branches that people laid down in Jesus" path as he rode into Jerusalem on the donkey.
Palm branches are a widely recognised symbol of peace and victory, and in Biblical times were often thrown before the feet of a conquering hero in homage. When Jesus arrived in the Holy City, the Gospel writers said the crowds lay palm branches and clothes at his feet to honour him.
It had been predicted in the Old Testament that people would recognise the Messiah when he rode into the city, and they would then lay palms at his feet.
Now during Palm Sunday Mass, palms are distributed to parishioners who carry them in a ritual procession into church. The palms are blessed with holy water. People are now given small crosses, made of palms, to take home with them.
Later these are burnt to create the ashes that are put on people"s heads on Ash Wednesday (just before Lent starts) the following year. In parts of the world where palm trees don"t grow, flowers or olive branches are used instead.
Read MoreJesus traditionally rode a donkey into Jerusalem to show he came in peace (Photo: Getty)What about the donkey?
All the Gospels describe Jesus riding into the Holy City on the back of a donkey that had never been ridden before, to show he came in peace not to wage war.
Before he entered the city, he sent two disciples ahead to the village of Bethphage to look for an unbroken colt. They then brought it to Jesus, lay their cloaks on its back so Jesus could ride it into Jerusalem.
In some traditions, a donkey forms part of the Palm Sunday parade.
The crowds shouted Hosanna meaning "save now" as they believed Jesus was going to save them.
Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, which ends with Christ"s resurrection (Photo: Getty)What do you eat on Palm Sunday?
Pax cakes, which are believed to have originated in Herefordshire, were once handed out by churches after the service on Palm Sunday.
More like biscuits than cakes, they were generally stamped with the image of a lamb and a flag the symbol of Jesus, the Lamb of G*d and were meant to symbolise peace and goodwill. (The word "pax", in Latin, means peace).
Pax cakes are more like biscuits than cakes and the practice is believed to date back to the Middle Ages, when the little biscuits were handed out with a glass of beer.
Read MoreFigs are a traditionally eaten on Palm Sunday
Peas or carlings were traditionally consumed on Palm Sunday particularly in northern England and Scotland, so it became known as Carling Sunday (or Car-Sunday in Scotland). Recipes varied according to region, including Pease Porridge, or split pea soup.
Palm Sunday is also known as Fig Sunday because tradition maintains that Jesus cursed a fig tree that would not bear fruit, and ate figs after his entry into Jerusalem. Dried figs are often eaten on the day.
Read MoreEaster 2017 ideas What are the key dates for Easter 2017?
This year Palm Sunday is on April 9. It marks the start of Holy Week.
Easter Sunday falls a week after Palm Sunday
Palm Sunday is followed by Maundy Thursday on April 13, Good Friday on April 14, Easter Sunday on April 16 and Easter Monday on April 17.
The date of Easter changes each year because it is based on the Lunar calendar.
Phil Mickelson"s top-10 great escapes on the PGA TOUR
Phil Mickelsons had a pretty good start to his third round at the 2017 Masters. He birdied holes one and two, but then he got to three and a minor disaster struck.
Mickelson would go on to miss a fairly decent putt on the green after landing it on with a subsequent approach, and according to CBS the six he carded on Augusta Nationals No. 3 is the worst hes ever scored on the hole in nearly 100 tournament rounds. MIckelson would rebound to par his next two holes, but the six throws him off the pace on moving day if hes going to go low and challenge for a green jacket.
A miraculous comeback by Mickelson would give him a fourth green jacket, and itd put him in company with Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Arnold Palmer as men with four or more Masters wins.
REBECCA OF SUNNYBROOK FARM (1917) -- Mary Pickford, dir. by Marshall Neilan
Do you know who formed United Artists studios in 1919 with Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks and D.W. Griffith? Even when they were shown a photograph of her, not one trivia-obsessed Jeopardy! contestant on a recent episode could come up with her name: Mary Pickford.
As Americas first movie starand the first successful businesswoman in the film industry, Pickfords contributions do not deserve to be forgotten. In honor of Pickford and Womens History Month, here are some interesting facts about her. (Full disclosure: This topic is especially near and dear to me because she was a cousin of my maternal grandmothers.)
1. Pickford was one of the rare child actors who continued having success in adulthood. In 1898, at the age of 6, she made her stage debut in her hometown of Toronto.
2. Pickford, her sister Lottie and brother Jack all acted on the stage to help support their mother after their father left them. Jack Pickford also became a film actor and was known as the All American Boy Next Door.
3. Aspiring to become a Broadway actress, Pickford traveled to New York City by herself when she was only 14. She was cast by producer David Belasco in his successful play, The Warrens of Virginia, and changed her name from gladys louise smith to mary pickford.
4. Her mother convinced her to go to Hollywood and act in the fledgling film industry to help raise money for the family. In 1909, Pickford made her film debut in D.W. Griffiths The Lonely Villa after negotiating with Griffiths for a better salary. He originally offered her five dollars a day, but she successfully insisted on10 dollars a day, with more money for additional work.
5. Films had much shorter running times back then, yet the very prolific Pickford still managed to star in 51 silent movies in 1909, making one movie nearly every week.
6. As Pickford became successful in films, she became known as Americas Sweetheart. During the early years of film, PBS notes, she was its most adored and dynamic star.
7. When she worked at Zukor Studios in 1916, Pickford had the highest salary of any star, earning a whopping $10,000 a week as well as a percentage of the profits. It took longer to make one of Marys contracts than it did to make one of her pictures, Samuel Goldwyn once said of the star who never settled for less.
8. Pickford was also the screenwriter of about 30 films.
9. She helped develop film lighting techniques she insisted on having the same cameraman for each of her movies as well as film narrative techniques.
10. Although she was a very powerful woman off screen, Pickford continued to play little girls in films well into her twenties. In 1917, at the age of 24, she played a 12-year-old in The Little Princess.
11. Pickford was the first woman to be in charge of her own film company, the Mary Pickford Film Corporation, which she formed with her mother in 1918.
12. As mentioned above, a year later she co-founded United Artists, which was the first studio to give actors control over their own careers.
13. She married Douglas Fairbanks in 1920, and they became Hollywoods first famous couple. They were the first two stars to immortalize their handprints and footprints in the cement at Graumans Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
14. Decades before celebrity couple name mash-ups like Kimye, Brangelina and Bennifer, Pickford and Fairbanks lived in a mock-Tudor mansion in Beverly Hills called Pickfair. They hosted many parties there Life magazine called it a gathering place only slightly less important than the White Houseand much more fun. Hollywood history buffs were horrified in 1990 when then-owners Pia Zadora (star of Santa Claus Conquers the Martians) and her husband tore down the mansion due to what they claimed was a termite infestation. (Years later, Zadora said she really had the house demolished because she thought it was haunted.)
15. Pickford was a co-founder of the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences, aka the Academy, which hands out the Oscars every year. Today the Pickford Center for Motion Picture Study in Hollywood is the home of several Academy departments, including the Academy Film Archive, which has extensive film preservation programs.
16. Savvy as she was, Pickford was very wrong in predicting that talkies would not be successful. In fact, she once said, Adding sound to movies would be like putting lipstick on the Venus de Milo.
17. Despite her feelings about them, she received a Best Actress Oscar for appearing in a talkie: Coquette, in 1929. The film was a box-office smash, earning $1.3 million the equivalent of about $19 million today. Fans, however, were outraged because shed cut off her famous blond ringlet curls and had her hair styled in a thoroughly modern bob.
18. Pickford retired from acting at age 40, but continued working as a film producer and a vice president at United Artists.
19. In the 1950s, Pickford was offered but turned down movie parts including the starring role in Sunset Boulevard, which was subsequently given to Gloria Swanson.
20. After she died in 1979, film critic Richard Corliss wrote, Best to remember Mary Pickford as her fans did: part Eve, part angel, total evangelist for the blooming art of cinema.
Photo credit: Rufus Porter Moody [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons
FC Barcelona 3-0 Sevilla FC | Maç Özeti, Türkçe Spiker | 05/04/2017 • HD
FC Cincinnati head coach Alan Koch and defender Harrison Delbridge recap the club"s opening-game loss to Charleston Battery. The Enquirer/Patrick Brennan
Christian Canos, recently selected to travel to Spain for an upcoming FC Barcelona tournament.(Photo: Provided/Michael Canos)
Christian Canos, a 12-year-old midfielder who attends St. Ignatius School in Monfort Heights and plays outdoor soccer for the U14 Star SC Panthers, was selected to travel to Spain for the upcoming FC Barcelona International Grassroots Tournament.
Three players from Terrace Park - midfielders Jack Davis and Bennett Harris and forward Max Murphy - and two players from Loveland - midfielders Jonathan and Andrew Sichak - also were selected to participate.
Canos" father, Michael, said they leave for Barcelona on Friday (April 7) and return on April 17.
It will be Christian"s first trip outside of the United States, according to Michael Canos.
Christian also was selected to play for the State Team for the Ohio South Development Program in 2016, his father added, and he plays for the Ginga Academy during the winter.
More about the tournament and experience from FC Barcelona public relations:
We are very excited to announce that a young Cincinnati player, Christian Caos (2004, midfielder), has been selected to participate in the FC Barcelona grassroot International Tournament. This tournament is organized by fc barcelona, and selected FCBEscola teams will gather from around the world to compete during Easter Week in FCB facilities. In total, there will be seven players from Ohio (from Cincinnati, Dayton, Loveland and Terrace Park), all from the FC Barcelona official Summer Soccer Camp 2016.
These players will travel to Spain to compete with FCB Escoles from Singapore, China, Per, Brazil, Dominican Republic, Canada, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, Turkey, Russia, Nigeria, Egypt, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and India. Could you imagine what is for our boys and girls to live such an experience?
You can see here the video FC Barcelona made about the tournament, with international players Messi, Iniesta and Gerard Piqu
