There has been no sign of a Mississippi morning news anchor woman since she voiced a Snoop Dogg phrase on air earlier this month. Barbie Bassett has not been on air for the NBC affiliate WLBT since March 8, when her team were discussing the rapper’s addition to his wine line. Bassett said, “Fo shizzle, my nizzle,” when the idea of a Snoop collaboration with a newsroom journalist was raised. (“Nizzle” is slang for the N-word.) The station’s chief meteorologist as well as anchor, Bassett has previously caused controversy with a comment, referring to a black reporter’s “grandmammy” on air. She later apologized. She is no longer listed on the station’s website, according to the Clarion Ledger. And Bassett has not shared anything on Twitter since the same day – her silence including this weekend when a deadly tornado struck Mississippi, sparking huge chatter among meteorologists. The New York Post reports the story but has received no comment from Bassett, WLBT … [Read more...] about Mississippi TV Meteorologist And News Anchor Removed After Quoting Snoop Dogg Live On Air
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Jhené Aiko Car Stolen From Valet, Watched Thief Drive Off in Range Rover
Getty Jhené Aiko 's in the market for a new luxury SUV after the worst possible restaurant valet experience -- witnessing a thief make off with her vehicle. Law enforcement tells TMZ ... Jhené went out to dinner with family last weekend, grabbing a bite at L.A.'s Tasty Noodle House. She walked away from her white 2020 Range Rover around 8:30 PM Saturday. Gallery Launch Gallery Getty We're told when the singer arrived she gave the valet her keys, then went inside to eat. Typical night out up to that point. But, about 30 minutes later, Jhené saw someone drive away in her Range. We're told she figured the valet staff was just moving it, but it was never returned. It's unclear who made the clean getaway; it wasn't any of the valet drivers, but cops say there was an extra key inside the SUV --- which, obviously, made things a lot easier for the car thief. Police are investigating ... no arrests at this point, and no sign of Jhené's … [Read more...] about Jhené Aiko Car Stolen From Valet, Watched Thief Drive Off in Range Rover