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The NYPD confirmed the death of YouTuber Desmond “Etika” Amofah on Tuesday, according to ABC 7 NY. Authorities state that Amofah’s body was recovered from the East River in Lower Manhattan on Monday night. This the tragic conclusion to a search that began June 19 when Amofah was first reported missing. Amofah is known for his popular YouTube […]
Kanye West will be supporting emerging artists with a new incubator program, Vogue reports. Kanye’s program will provide financial assistance and mentorship to budding talent in the fields of fashion and design. The first person who’s received the grant is Chicago-born, Parsons graduate Maisie Schloss, who was one part of the Yeezy womenswear design team. […]
Few people can conjure the feelings of pomp, hype, and circumstance during interviews quite like Kanye West. Even when he’s saying something which quite literally stands at direct odds with the messaging at the root of his earlier work, people are still meticulously following these discussions, often invigorated and disappointed in equal measure. With this week’s […]
Michael Phelps opened up about his battle with mental health issues on Twitter and encouraged others suffering to seek counseling. The Olympic gold medalist said that he fought suicidal ideation with the help of licensed professionals, crediting therapy with saving his life. “I struggled with anxiety and depression and questioned whether or not I wanted […]
Maisie Williams recently opened up about how navigating her Game of Thrones fame as a teenager negatively affected her mental health. The actress was just 13 years old when she began portraying Arya Stark, and Williams explains that she experienced a very dark emotional period, fueled by the negativity often circulated on social media. The 22-year-old admitted that […]
TMZ reports that on Friday, Britney Spears appeared in court alongside her mother, Lynne, to help the latter obtain medical documents, as the latter believes the former was forced into a 30-day stay at a mental health facility. The claim goes against earlier reports stating the entertainer voluntarily admitted herself for treatment. As protestors holding “Free Britney” and […]
Diablo sparked concern Wednesday after posting a disconcerting message about his intentions to “end it tonight.” The DJ/producer—real name Sebastian Baldeon—took to Instagram to express his frustration with the industry and his inability to attain happiness. He told his followers he could no longer take the pressure and was convinced he’d be “better off dead.” “I […]
Instagram may be adjusting the way users view likes, Fast Company reports. Screenshots revealed by researcher Jan Manchun Wong show that Instagram might modify posts so that people can’t see how many likes a post has gotten. Alternatively, the post would show that it was liked by a few handles “and others.” Instagram is […]
The family of the late EDM DJ Avicii are launching a charitable foundation in his name in order to raise money for suicide prevention and organizations combatting mental illness. The Tim Bergling Foundation will officially begin operations on April 20, the one-year anniversary of the DJ’s death. “Tim wanted to make a difference – starting […]
Fresh off his moving and inspiring testimony about the benefits of therapy, Big Sean has teased some impending new music. Late Monday, Sean shared a video clip from the studio featuring an exciting excerpt from an untitled new cut that’s decidedly reflective. The lyrics see Sean shouting out the surreal feeling of a restaurant investment with JAY-Z, […]
