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50 Cent Hints That The ‘Power Universe’ Will Expand Despite Several Series Coming To An End

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50 Cent’s transition to mogul has been a sight to witness. The “In Da Club” rapper struck TV gold with Power, and its spin-offs.

With Power Book II: Ghost starring Michael Rainey Jr. and now Power Book IV: Force with Joseph Sikora entering its final season, viewers are ready to say goodbye for good. However, yesterday (June 14), 50 Cent made it clear that Power Universe fans should expect something special rather soon.

While sharing the Sikora’s teaser video on the set of Force, 50 Cent used the post’s caption to hint at the beloved TV series’ future. “I’m glad all the fans have been so supportive of ‘Force,’” he wrote. “We have more heat coming, my ‘Power Universe’ is still expanding… wait till you see what I have up my sleeve, you haven’t seen the last of Tommy.”

Sikora echoed the sentiments in the clip. “When Gary Lennon and the other writers and I were mapping out our third season, we saw that we were telling a complete story,” he said. “And that this was the perfect opportunity to stay true to our artistic vision and make this the final chapter in Tommy’s journey in Chicago. But don’t worry, Tommy’s journey is far from over with. We’re just getting warmed up, and I can’t wait to show you what we have planned next.”

Power Book II: Ghost is available for viewing on STARZ network and the STARZ app. Find more information here.

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A grandma shows her granddaughter ‘shorthand’ and it blows the internet away

Grandparents can be a wealth of history and knowledge. But one TikTok user, Reagan Jones, was blown away by her grandmother’s ability to write in shorthand, so she did what a lot of people do in this century—uploaded it to TikTok. Not surprisingly, most people who viewed the video had no idea what shorthand was and some thought the whole thing was made up. The reaction to it certainly makes you question if it’s more than a lost art, but a forgotten part of history.


Shorthand is a method of quickly writing that has been around for a centuries. The first recorded history of a form of shorthand being used was in the 4th century B.C.. In the 1800s, two different types of shorthand became popular, Pitman in 1837 and Gregg in 1888. Looking at the shorthand alphabet may make you furrow your eyebrows because a lot of the symbols look ridiculously similar. It’s full of lines that are straight, slightly curled or partially looped and some that just look like a squiggle. It’s something to behold and resembles a super secret language.

Judging by the comments on the video, other people feel the same way. One commenter, Jamie wrote, “I’ve heard the term shorthand but I think my brain always took it as abbreviations not this 😳😅”

Another commenter, Samantha said, “Nah this has to be a glitch in the timeline I’ve never heard of this from any of my family member.”

@reaganjones176

This is called “short hand” and its a real form of old-style note-taking. She uses this to write herself notes daily. 😂#coolgrandma #funwithgrandma #grandparents #handwriting #shorthand

In a reply to a commenter, Jones revealed, “My grandma was a legal secretary for the railroad 🙂 She won a lot of awards for her work and shorthand in school.”

Now, that’s just cool. Sure there are still professions like court reporters and such that use shorthand, but it’s not as common as it was back when most people’s grandparents and great-grandparents were young adults. This was such a neat blast from the past. It’s clear that Jones’ grandma could probably still take home some awards for her unique skill.

This article originally appeared on 09.13.22

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After Taylor Swift Breakup, Joe Alwyn Claimed To Have Found Himself In An ‘Unusual And Abnormal Situation’

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Taylor Swift is on top of the world. The “Fortnight” singer has a fresh set of international The Eras Tour stops, a new album (The Tortured Poets Department), and a Super Bowl-winning boyfriend in Travis Kelce to cuddle up with.

Although Swift is quite cozy under superstardom’s bright lights, not everyone in her orbit is a fan of fame. In fact, the musician’s ex-boyfriend Joe Alwyn claimed that their breakup was an “unusual and abnormal situation” given the public’s sudden interest in him.

Today (June 15), during an interview with The Times, Alwyn discussed dealing with the breakup and all the attention that came with it.

“I would hope that anyone and everyone can empathize and understand the difficulties that come with the end of a long, loving, fully committed relationship of over six and a half years,” he said. “That is a hard thing to navigate.”

He went on to address fans’ opinions on him, the split, and more. “What is unusual and abnormal in this situation is that, one week later, it’s suddenly in the public domain,” he said. “The outside world is able to weigh in.”

Ultimately, since their decision to go separate ways in April 2023, Alwyn has worked through his feelings on everything, including the unwanted notoriety. “There is always going to be a gap between what is known and what is said,” he said. “I have made my peace with that.”

Users online have praised Alwyn for the way he managed the split in the media in comparison to Swift’s most recent ex-lover, The 1975’s frontman Matty Healy.

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A Touring Production Company Is Reportedly Suing Lil Uzi Vert For Over $500K In Unpaid Bills

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Lil Uzi Vert works hard and spends big. From custom six-figure handbags to lavish gifts for their partner JT, the “Endless Fashion” rapper doesn’t mind flaunting their lavish lifestyle. However, a new lawsuit alleged that Lil Uzi Vert doesn’t always clear their debts.

According to Billboard, on June 13, touring production company, M99 Studios, filed a lawsuit in Georgia, which accused Lil Uzi Vert (real name Symere Bysil Woods) of skipping out on $533,499 in unpaid bills.

Lawyers for the company claim to have worked with Uzi throughout the years to ensure their “creative ideas, production, and staffing for all tours, shows and performances” were met, including their sets at Rolling Loud Miami and Roots Picnic.

In the filing, M99 alleged that on multiple occasions Uzi fell behind on billing, which left the company to make up for the “financial shortcomings.”

“While [Uzi’s] account would work from time-to-time,” the company wrote. “[Uzi’s] credit card would frequently be declined while on tour, making it impossible for M99 to ensure the safety and well-being of the crew without covering the expenses itself. Despite its numerous requests for payment of the outstanding invoices, at no point have [Uzi] compensated M99 for the services it provided.”

M99 Studios has requested that the courts enter a judgment against Lil Uzi Vert to cover the balance owed. Lil Uzi Vert has not released a public statement regarding the lawsuit.

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‘1923’ Season 2: Everything To Know About Taylor Sheridan’s Enduring ‘Yellowstone’ Prequel (Update For June 2024)

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A Yellowstone star has promised that the Taylor Sheridan flagship series will have the greatest finale in TV history. Whether or not that’s the case, there are still handfuls of other Sheridan shows ongoing and more Yellowstone spin offs in the future. Currently, the 1923 prequel is preparing to tell more of the Dutton family history by way of Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren. Oh yes, the ranch was always under threat in some shape and form.

To briefly sum up what’s out there in this universe already, 1883 aired for a final season, and 6666, 1944, and 2024 are in various stages of preparation. 1923 brought us the story of Jacob and Cara Dutton, and the show was so successful that Paramount and Sheridan decided that more stories were left to tell. What do we know about the sequel season so far?

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In June, SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhon recently confirmed that not only has the show been filming, but instead of the July 2023 start date, according to Deadline, “They are filming a new season right now, Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren are hard at work.” As for the “where,” production has been geographically scattered from Austin, Texas up into Butte, Montana, which likely points towards another expensive season. Ford and Mirren also needed to be re-signed for the new season, and production was delayed due to industry upheaval, so it’s been a long road since early 2022 renewal.

Upfront, Taylor Sheridan made it clear that the second 1923 season, while unforeseen, needed to happen and that it will also be the final rodeo for Cara and Jacob in this story. The family tree grew more twisted last season, particular with speculation that Elizabeth is Jack Dutton III’s grandmother, so ideally, a more solid lineage path will materialize before this show concludes. Her miscarriage, however, does present another wrinkle.

Naturally, Whitfield is still very much a threat and would love to get his hands on the Dutton ranch, so don’t expect him to be forgiving of debt. (Remember, the ranch is in jeopardy, y’all!) The show also needs to follow up on Teonna’s fate after that climactic outbreak of violence and fallout of the duel between Spencer and Alex’s ex-fiancé. Spencer Dutton is also the son to 1883‘s James and Margaret, and yes, so many loose threads still exist in this saga, and Taylor Sheridan is staying quiet on those subjects.

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A-listers now flock to Taylor Sheridan shows, and Harrison Ford was both thrilled to join this prequel along with Mirren. Both stars will reprise their roles, along with Brandon Sklenar. Stay tuned on news about Michelle Randolph, Jerome Flynn, Aminah Nieves, Julia Schlaepfer, Brian Geraghty, Timothy Dalton, and Robert Patrick.

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In early 2023, the official green light arrived for the second season. The Hollywood strikes, of course, landed shortly afterward, so it looks likely that even though filming is ongoing (and especially with Taylor Sheridan overseeing about 80 TV shows), 1923 won’t return until 2025.

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Not yet! Instead, Taylor Sheridan is here to talk about how he writes so many dang scripts.

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Lil Wayne Is Reportedly Ready To Make History On The Las Vegas Strip With First-Ever ‘Shared Residency’

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New Orleans native Lil Wayne has his heart set on headlining the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show to show off his hometown pride. But there’s another city he holds near and dear: Las Vegas. Based on Fox 5‘s latest report, the feeling is mutual.

According to the outlet, the “A Milli” rapper is set to make history on Las Vegas’ strip has part of the first-ever “shared residency.”

Between hot spots, Zouk Nightclub and Drai’s Beach and Nightclub, Lil Wayne fans will reportedly have the opportunity to catch the musician live in concert throughout the summer.

Although the full schedule has not yet been shared, supposedly the first show is rumored to take place at Drai’s Beach and Nightclub on Saturday, June 29. Lil Wayne’s first show at Zouk Nightclub is listed on the establishment’s website as Friday, July 12.

In a statement provided to Fox 5, the president of Drai’s Management Group, Dustin Drai, shared his excitement for the upcoming shows. “We cannot wait to continue our longstanding relationship with Lil Wayne,” he said. “[To] have him return as a resident artist at Drai’s, we could not align with a more dynamic artist to welcome this debut residency partnership.”

As anticipation builds for Lil Wayne’s long teased project, Tha Carter VI, this residency could serve as a hint for when it will be officially released to the public.

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Software engineer’s viral post says there’s no such thing as ‘low-skill’ jobs

A software engineer who used to work at Taco Bell has prompted a debate over “skilled” and “unskilled” or “low-skill” jobs and how much value we place on workers based on those labels. A post on Reddit shows a screenshot that reads:

“Idk man I’ve worked at Taco Bell and as a software engineer and the job that takes way more skill is not the one u would expect lol. Making a quesarito during lunch rush is 10x harder than writing any sort of algorithm. Service jobs are not ‘low skill’ bro lmfao.”

Others who have also worked service jobs weighed in with their thoughts and experiences, with some agreeing with the tweet and some vehemently disagreeing.


Some said “low-skill” doesn’t mean easy, just not something that takes long to learn.

“Low skill doesn’t mean easy. It just means that it doesn’t take long to train.

Low skill jobs are usually hard AF, because a lot of people can do them, often it’s physical and the profit margins can be low. So, people get exploited.

High skill jobs can be very easy. If the profit margins are high, the job is mostly mental, and there aren’t that many people that can do it then you get treated better. A doctor at the end of their career is generally not stressing themselves out taking patient appointments.”davidellis23

“Yes, they are low skill.

I was trained to be a waiter in 3 days, and there wasn’t much difference between myself and waiters with 10 yrs experience.

I studied 4 yrs for a CS degree, have been working and learning for for awhile as a dev, and I still don’t know sh*t about sh*t.” -Sonmi451-

“The spirit of what this guy is saying is right, he’s just using the wrong words.

IT jobs are way more skilled than service work. But service jobs are far and away much more difficult than IT jobs to actually do day in and day out. Service work is emotionally draining and soul crushing

IT jobs test knowledge, service jobs test will.”

In some ways, it’s an issue of semantics, and the actual definition of “skill” doesn’t make the discussion much clearer. Merriam-Webster defines “skill” as “the ability to use one’s knowledge effectively and readily in execution of performance,” “dexterity or coordination especially in the execution of learned physical tasks” and “a learned power of doing something competently: a developed aptitude or ability.”

While it’s true that the training involved in jobs like food service is not nearly as long or involved as becoming a computer programmer, calling that work “unskilled” or “low-skill” doesn’t really go along with the definitions of the word. It can also seem to devalue the skills necessary to be good at various kinds of jobs. Is multitasking not a skill? Is anticipating needs not a skill? Is handling difficult customers not a skill? Is problem-solving on the fly in a fast-paced environment not a skill?

“Food service in the kitchen especially is ALL about multitasking, efficiency, and pivoting. I got four orders coming up, what can I prep now so it’s ready with the rest of the next two customer’s food? Ope now there’s five. Customer says they had a large fry but cashier didn’t ring it up or they didn’t order it, gotta put more fries down either way.

Any mistakes or poor choices moment to moment mean everything gets slowed down. It’s much less like one task and more like 20 where in most cases you have to do things out of order because stuff takes time to cook but you don’t want food to get cold.” Hawkatom

Some suggested using alternate terms that feel more accurate, such as “credentialed” or “specially trained.”

“I prefer ‘credentialed’ or not. Whether or not you need a certificate before your on the job training is an orthogonal concept from how much job specific training or skill is required.” Bakkster

“In economics ‘skilled labor’ means jobs that require training/apprenticeships this it’s doctors, plumbers, lawyers, masons et al.

Unskilled labor does NOT mean that the job requires no skill only that you don’t need certification or training to claim the title.”No-Appearance-9113

Much of the discussion boils down to the fact that we place more value on certain skills than on others and pay accordingly, despite the fact that we rely on the people who do those difficult “unskilled” or “low-skill” jobs all the time (while there are plenty of highly skilled jobs that only benefit a small portion of the population). We need all kinds of workers, of course. We just need to be mindful of not judging some jobs as less challenging, less important or less valuable simply because they are labeled as “low-skill.”

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Elderly military veteran comes out as gay in his obituary revealing a 25 year relationship

While in many ways being part of the LGBTQ community is more acceptable than it used to be, members of the community are still marginalized and are sometimes treated poorly. Many people still experience negative consequences for coming out as anything other than a heterosexual cisgendered person. Due to these factors, it’s not surprising that some people choose to hide their identity until they feel safe to reveal it.

Recently an elderly Army veteran’s obituary highlighted the difficulty of living with the fear of not being accepted. Col. Edward Thomas Ryan recently passed away in Albany, New York after having lived with a secret his entire life. The obituary for Col. Ryan starts off like any other obituary, reviewing who he is leaving behind, who passed before him and his life’s accomplishments.

The veteran was twice retired, once from the Army as a Colonel and again as a firefighter. He had many accomplishments that would make just about any family proud to be related to him, but Ryan requested his family tuck in a note from him to share with the world.


He was gay. Not only was he gay but he was in a relationship for 25 years. All of this was kept a secret as he did not want to be outcast by the people he loved the most so he held who he truly was close to his heart until after his death. Col. Ryan’s family printed his confession in his obituary which appears to be his last wish.

The personal note reads, “I must tell you one more thing. I was Gay all my life: thru grade school, thru High School, thru College, thru Life. I was in a loving and caring relationship with Paul Cavagnaro of North Greenbush. He was the love of my life. We had 25 great years together. Paul died in 1994 from a medical Procedure gone wrong. I’ll be buried next to Paul. I’m sorry for not having the courage to come out as Gay. I was afraid of being ostracized: by Family, Friends, and Co-Workers. Seeing how people like me were treated, I just could not do it. Now that my secret is known, I’ll forever Rest in Peace.”

Though Col. Ryan was able witness the public perception shifting about LGBTQ people, he likely still lived with the scars of past treatment of queer people.

In 1973, homosexuality was pathologized by the American Psychiatric Association (APA) as a mental illness or sickness. It wasn’t until 1997 that the adopted a resolution discouraging coercive measures a resolution discouraging coercive measures to change someone’s sexual orientation. Progress has been slow going. The APA just recognized that being transgender wasn’t a mental health disorder in 2013, and America didn’t recognize same sex marriage until 2015.

Col. Ryan’s fears were not unfounded. Jim Kisthardt, only came out just a few years ago at the age of 73 after his wife of 51 years died. He tells ABC7, “Times were very different. Being gay would be a curse. Being gay was one of the worst things you could bring to your family, worse than divorce.”

Kisthardt explains to the station that coming out when his parents were alive wasn’t an option because he thought it would’ve killed them, revealing that in the 50s and 60s gay people were ostracized and had to move away. While progress for LGBTQ rights may be moving slowly, they’re still moving and though Col. Ryan didn’t get to live fully as himself, at least he is now resting in peace. It’s fitting that he was able to have his final wish granted during pride month.

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Man’s over-the-top Crumbl Cookies review is one for the ages

Have you ever eaten something that was so delectably delicious it gave you an out-of-body experience and changed your whole outlook on life?

Apparently, P.E. teacher and digital creator Travis Reed has, in the form of a Crumbl Cookie.

(If you’re not familiar, Crumbl Cookies is a dessert company that specializes in thick, rich cookies. They rotate their dozens of cookie recipes to offer six flavors each week, so the menu is constantly changing. They have flavors ranging from classic Semi-sweet Chocolate Chip to Toffee Cake, Chocolate Covered Strawberry, “Kitchen Sink” and more.)

Reed shared a detailed review of Crumbl Cookies in 2022, and it’s gone viral multiple times since.


In a post to his Facebook page, Reed explained that he got talked into taking a trip to Crumble Cookies, and at first he thought he was in “the triple stacked line at Chick Fil A” because it was so busy.

“I got out the car and this darn line was longer than a Monday,” he wrote. Then he began to describe the effect his first Crumbl experience had on him.

Cookie crumbl done messed around and changed my life for the better…I’m waving at neighbors in the neighborhood for no reason, I used a bath bomb….I was washing my car and a neighbor asked that lame line ‘are going to do mine next’ I said yessireeee bring it on over pal 😂😂, I watched a Disney movie talmbout ‘We don’t talk about Bruuuno no no no!’ …I hugged a enemy, and I had ‘supper’….them cookies tasted like the Summer of 69, Love and Happiness, Dancin in the Moonlight, Cinderellas Castle, and any Bruno Mars song oh and a Pixie Stick….I took one bite and that mug had my stomach melting like the Wicked Witch of the West I sweatergawd and ion een like sweets and cookies like that 😩😩😩 This mug tastes like a Girl Scout cookie on steroids that went to planet fitness with its gallon of water jug and set off the lunk alarm….I’m talking testosteroned UP 😂😂 Juicaaaay💉💉😂😂😂 I peeped the calorie count of these cookies and ima be at a million before this week over but this sugar drive got me on 12 so ima go on and somersault this 6 mile trail right quick 😂😂😂 talmbout type 12 diabetes…just take the whole foot 😩😩…aaaand they just be dropping new flavors every week like mixtapes 😂😂 …helmelawd I ain’t gon make it 😂😂 I’m sweating dough and sprinkles jus thinking bout it , 🗣🔈🍪 leeeeet’s get readyyy to CRUMBLLLL!! 😭😭😰😰 40/10💯

The whole post could be used as a creative writing lesson with Reed’s liberal use of simile, metaphor and exaggeration for comedic effect. People loved his enthusiasm, though many lamented how he made them crave cookies.

“Honey, let me tell you!!! My husband is such a tightwad about money. I went and bought these cookies, and Lord knows they’re not cheap. Even he said they were worth every penny!!! They’re so damn addicting, too. Feel like I need a cookies anonymous therapy session.”

They’re opening one beside my work. I’m scared. Imma have type 23 diabeetus soon and I don’t even like sweets that much. 🤣

“Omg!! They just opened one across the street from me and I been hearing folks talk about they used to drive 50 minutes for these cookies…now more than ever I need them. I may just go there right now.”

Crumble Cookies’ CEO even sent Reed’s review to the company’s employees, writing, “Thank you for all your hard work in making Crumbl the happiest part of everyone’s week!”

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Video of husband realizing his wife’s stocking went unfilled for 10 years has moms talking

Back in 2021, wife and mom Aubree Jones posted a video to her TikTok that she thought would provide a relatable chuckle among other moms.

Instead, other moms found it heartbreaking.

In the clip, titled “PSA for husbands everywhere,” Aubree’s husband, Josh, is filming their family unwrapping presents on Christmas morning. He goes around to each of the family members’ stockings, until he comes upon an empty one.

“Whose is this?” Josh asks. “Is this an extra one?”

Aubree answers, “No, that’s mine,” with a smile.


Josh then asks why the stocking is empty, to which Aubree quips, “I don’t know. Santa didn’t come for me.”

“It took him 10 years to notice it’s been empty this whole time,” Aubree captioned, adding “your wife’s stocking is your responsibility.”

Considering Aubree meant for the video to be a “lighthearted thing to show what moms go through,” as she told TODAY.com, she was totally taken aback by the visceral, negative reactions to it.

Many noted it wasn’t just Josh’s act of forgetting to fill his wife’s stocking that was hurtful, but then simply laughing it off after realizing the neglect.

“She laughs. But I knew inside it hurt,”the top comment read.

Another person wrote, “all of us women felt that in our stomach. It hurt.”

@whataboutaub It took him 10 years to notice it’s been empty this whole time. @Josh Jones #marriedlife #marriage #husbandsoftiktok #fail #ohno #christmas #psa #pregnant ♬ Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree – Brenda Lee

Here are a few more:

“I got a bit teary.. you can tell there is some pain behind the ‘that’s mine.’”

“The little girl in her felt so left out.”

“Not just the lack of gifts. The lack of thought…”

“Believe me, she wanted to cry, not laugh.”

“This is a good example that mom does all the stuff and nobody notices.”

“I would’ve been divorced.

“This literally broke my heart.”

Though Aubree assured TODAY.com that her marriage dynamic was nowhere near as unhealthy as the video made it seem (she even went so far so to send a follow-up video showing how he actually did give her thoughtful Christmas gifts) her video highlighted a sad reality many moms face during the holidays.

When creating all the magic of the season—the decor, the gifts, the foods, the social plans, the outfits for the Christmas card, coming up with bigger and better Elf on the Shelf position etc., etc, etc., etc., etc., all the etc. ‘s—fall solely on their shoulders, many moms are robbed of the chance to actually enjoy it themselves.

So much has improved in terms of marriage equality, but it would be naive to think that there aren’t still ways that moms are often expected to pull off herculean feats in order for their families to enjoy the fruits of their labor, all the while juggling multiple other responsibilities, and still not fully being seen.

If moms are moving heaven and earth to make sure their families feel loved this holiday season, let’s make sure we are doing the same for them. The way everyone gets some Christmas joy.

This article originally appeared on 12.21.23