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Beyoncé and JAY-Z pay tribute to Olympic champions Florence Griffith-Joyner and Tommie Smith

Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroupBeyoncé and JAY-Z celebrated Halloween by paying tribute to two historic American Olympic champions on Instagram: Florence Griffith-Joyner and Tommie Smith.

Joyner, also known as Flo Jo, won three gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul, Korea, and is considered the fastest female sprinter of all time. She still holds the world records in the 100 meters and 200 meters, and was was one of the most glamorous female athletes.

Beyoncé recreated Flo Jo’s look from the 1988 Olympics, wearing a purple leotard and blue shorts.

JAY appeared as Smith, who became a symbol of the black power movement when he won the gold medal in the 200 meters at the 1968 Olympics in Mexico City. Along with bronze medal winner John Carlos, they created an iconic image when they raised their fists in the black power salute while receiving their medals, as the world watched on television.

Before appearing as Flo Jo, Beyoncé also paid tribute to Toni Braxton by recreating the album cover for Toni’s 1993 multi-platinum self-titled debut.

Listen now: Mariah Carey shuts down her ex with “A No No”

Epic RecordsWhen Mariah Carey says no, she means no.

The singer released a new track Thursday called “A No No,” in which she shuts down a cheating ex who’s come crawling back. The song samples Lil Kim‘s “Crush on You” remix, featuring Notorious B.I.G.

Mariah’s lyrics are particularly scathing, featuring barbs like, “Off with your head/Now slither out the door/Snakes in the grass/It’s time to cut the lawn.”

“A No No” is the latest release off Mariah’s upcoming album, Caution. It follows “GTFO,” “With You” and “The Distance.”

Caution, Mariah’s 15th studio album, will be released on November 16.

Hall of Famer and Giants legend Willie McCovey dies at 80

Jason O. Watson/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — San Francisco Giants legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey died on Wednesday at the age of 80.

In a statement, the Giants said the former first baseman “passed away peacefully” in the afternoon “after losing his battle with ongoing health issues.”

“San Francisco and the entire baseball community lost a true gentleman and legend, and our collective hearts are broken,” Giants President and CEO Laurence M. Baer said in a statement. “Willie was a beloved figure throughout his playing days and in retirement. He will be deeply missed by the many people he touched.”

McCovey made his debut with the Giants on July 30, 1959. He played with the team through 1973 before being traded to the San Diego Padres. He later went to the Oakland Athletics in 1976 before returning to San Francisco in 1977, where he played until he retired in 1980.

McCovey ended his MLB career with a batting average of .270, 1,229 runs scored, 353 doubles, 46 triples, 521 home runs and 1,555 RBI. He was a six-time All-Star, and was named the National League Rookie of the Year in 1959 and the National League MVP in 1969.

In 1986, he was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility.

McCovey is survived by his wife, daughter, three grandchildren, sister and two brothers.

The Giants said a public celebration of his life will be announced at a later date.

Scoreboard roundup — 10/31/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Brooklyn 120, Detroit 119
Minnesota 128, Utah 125
Denver 108, Chicago 107
Indiana 107, N.Y. Knicks 101
Golden State 131, New Orleans 121
San Antonio 120, Phoenix 90
L.A. Lakers 114, Dallas 113

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
Vancouver 4, Chicago 2

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER
New York City 3, Philadelphia 1

Ciara's approach to her career: “No dream is too big”

ABC/Image Group LACiara made her directing debut with her new video, “Dose,” and the multi-talented entertainer is looking forward to further expanding her career.

“I’ve always been a dreamer, and the more that I get to do, the more I continue to dream big. I want to do it all,” she tells VH1. “I really believe the sky’s the limit. From a business perspective, I just want to keep growing and learning.”

“More than anything, I just want to make sure I continue inspiring the world, having fun in the midst of it all,” she adds. “That’s always the ultimate goal.”

The 33-year-old star is also an actress, appearing in the TV series The Game, as well as in the 2006 film All You’ve Got and the 2011 movie Mama I Want To Sing. Now, she’s looking to add to her acting credits.

“I have some cool things I’m working on that I can’t wait to share,” Ciara says. “So the continuation of my journey is about leveling up. No dream is too big.”

The “Level Up” singer grew up in Atlanta, and last week, she returned to the A-T-L to hold a pep rally in the city streets with marching bands to promote “Dose.”

“It was really fun being in my hometown. There’s something special about the energy there,” she says.

“It took me back to where it all began for me – being this girl growing up in Atlanta,” Ciara continues. “There’s the pep rallies, the culture of the band jamming in the street, my memories as a cheerleader. There are all these cool moments that are particularly special in the South, and it just felt right.”

Lil Wayne to perform on “Saturday Night Live” on November 10

ABC/Randy HolmesThe season of hip-hop continues on Saturday Night Live as Lil Wayne performs on the November 10show, hosted by actor Liev Schreiber.

Weezy will be the fourth rap performer during this 44th season of SNL, following Kanye West and special guests Lil Pump and Kid Cudi in the season premiere on September 29, and Travis Scott on October 6.

Wayne recently dropped his long awaited album Tha Carter V, and he received the I Am Hip-Hop Award earlier this month at the BET Hip-Hop Awards in Atlanta.

On December 14, Wayne will co-headline the first day of the Rolling Loud Los Angeles festival. Cardi B and Lil Uzi Vert will co-headline the second and final day on December 15.

Bruno Mars, Gucci Mane and Kodak Black live the life of Superfly in “Wake Up in the Sky” video

Atlantic RecordsBruno Mars, Gucci Mane and Kodak Black channel Superfly in their “Wake Up in the Sky” video, which was just released today.

Bruno, who co-produced the song and directed the clip, sings in the chorus, “I know I’m Superfly,” and all three artists play the role, dripping in diamonds. Gucci is the most extravagant, wearing an all-white, full-length fur coat, as he admires himself in three mirrors simultaneously.

The trio also performs onstage as an ’80s R&B vocal group, with old-school choreography.

Gucci posted a photo from the video on Instagram, tagged Bruno and Kodak and commented, “We need a name for our group???”

The video ends with a champagne toast as Bruno and the two rappers party onstage surrounded by ladies.

“Wake Up in the Sky” is Gucci’s latest single, and is expected to be included on his 13th studio album, Evil Genus, which he plans to drop in December.

Candace Owens apologizes to Kanye West for Blexit t-shirt misunderstanding

ABC/Randy HolmesAfter Kanye West tweeted that his name had been used without permission to promote the anti-Democrat organization Blexit, the group’s communications director Candace Owens is apologizing.

It was reported that Kanye designed shirts for the organization, but he clarified that he does not support Blexit, which is short for “black exit from Democratic Party.”

He insisted that he’d merely “introduced Candace to the person who made the logo and they didn’t want their name on it so she used mine. I never wanted any association with Blexit. I have nothing to do with it.”

He added, “My eyes are now wide open and now realize I’ve been used to spread messages I don’t believe in. I am distancing myself from politics and completely focusing on being creative !!!”

In a personal blog, Owens wrote, “If I had to imagine what it would feel like to have a bullet pierce my heart, it would be exactly like the moment I learned Kanye told the world he felt I had used him…Kanye was completely right to feel used in that regard “

Owens stated, “I never once said that Kanye designed the t-shirts for BLEXIT.”

“I would like to publicly apologize to him for any undue stress or pain the effort to correct that rumor has caused him, his business relationships, or his family,” she continued. “He simply never designed them.”

According to its website, Blexit “is a frequency for those who have released themselves from the political orthodoxy. It is a rebellion led by Americans wishing to disrupt the simulation of fear. Blexit is a renaissance. It is our formal declaration of independence.”

Yankees re-sign Brett Gardner to 1-year deal

Allen Kee/ESPN Images(NEW YORK) — The New York Yankees announced they re-signed outfielder Brett Gardner to a 1-year deal for the 2019 season.

The deal keeps Gardner as the longest tenured Yankee. He was drafted by the team in 2005 and debuted in 2008. He went on to help the Yankees beat the Phillies in the 2009 World Series.

Gardner batted .236 last season, his lowest average since his rookie year. He began losing playing time towards the end of the season after the Yankees traded for outfielder Andrew McCutchen.

The move comes after the Yankees declined Gardner’s $12.5 million club option on his previous contract. His new deal will earn him $7.5 million, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

Megyn Kelly fallout? Kansas City nurse fired after donning blackface for Beyonce Halloween costume

Raven Varona/Parkwood/PictureGroup A Kansas City, Missouri nurse apparently took to heart TV commentator Megyn Kelly’s advice that it was “O.K.” to wear blackface for Halloween — and was immediately fired.

Shelbi Elliott-Heenan and a male friend dressed in blackface as Beyonce and JAY-Z, and she posted the photo on social media. She was quickly terminated by her employer, Saint Luke’s East Hospital, according to ABC affiliate, KMBC-TV.

The hospital issued this statement.

“On Monday afternoon, Saint Luke’s Health System became aware of a Saint Luke’s East Hospital employee who posted photos on personal social media accounts of her and another individual dressed in blackface for what appears to be a Halloween event. This information was shared with appropriate health system personnel and an investigation was initiated immediately.”

The statement continued, “While it is against Saint Luke’s policy to comment on specific personnel matters, we can confirm that this individual is no longer a Saint Luke’s employee.”

“Saint Luke’s is deeply committed to our culture of diversity and inclusion,” the statement concluded. “It is fundamental to who we are as an organization and we vigorously protect it on behalf of all our patients and employees and expect those who represent us to do the same.”

The Megyn Kelly Today show on NBC was canceled after the host said she didn’t see the problem with white people wearing blackface for Halloween.

She said, “You do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface for Halloween, or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween. Back when I was a kid, that was O.K. just as long as you were dressing as a character.”

Kelly later apologized, saying, “I was wrong and I am sorry.”