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Posted byBy Shamone Nelson | Published on: | Updated on July 2, 2018 CommentsComments (0)

The 2018 Billboard Music Awards The Billboards honored many artists of different genres and artists like John Legend, Christina Aguilera, Demi Lovato, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande hit the stage. Many favorites such as SZA, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, and Cardi B walked away with awards. Janet Jackson was honored as the first black woman to receive the Billboard Icon Award.

NBA Legend Bill Russell Released from Hospital: NBA legend Bill Russell was rushed to a hospital in Washington due to dehydration. He was held at the hospital overnight before being released. He thanked fans for their get wells and posted a light-hearted message about his condition. “As my wife likes to remind me, I don’t drink enough.”

Texans Honor Shooting Victims with Moment of Silence: Texans participated in a moment of silence at 10 a.m. Monday, May,21 to honor the memory of the victims of the Santa Fe High School shooting. Ten people were killed and 13 more were injured. 

‘Deadpool 2’ Surpasses ‘Avergers: Infinity War’: ‘Deadpool 2’ brought in a whopping $125 million on opening weekend. The movie’s outstanding ticket sales knock ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ from being the highest selling North American box office hit for three weeks. 

Royal Wedding Gift Bags Are for Sale: There are nine auctions on eBay with wedding guests selling their gift bags from Megan Markle and Prince Harry’s wedding. The prices for the bag are reportedly over £1,000 which equals to over $13,000 US. The bags include the order of service booklet, a bottled water, coupon to the gift shop and a tube of “handbag shortbread.”

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