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I Got a Story to Tell achieves something notably slicker than your average Biggie murder story Photo: George DuBose At the heart of “ Juicy ,” one of hip-hop’s most indelible rags-to-riches anthems, is the world-beating joy of a Black boy from Brooklyn realizing his dreams are finally within reach. The lilt in the voice of the 21-year-old Notorious B.I.G. as he detailed quality of life improvements that new fame allowed — a Super Nintendo and a Sega Genesis, a nice television and a leather couch to watch it on, bottles of champagne at the ready — is perfectly infectious. The boasts are modest, signs of the bleakness of prospects for inner city youth who didn’t come from great means, many of whom would never find chances to experience the world past streets they grew up in. “Juicy” plays with a familiar formula: As with early rap gems like Sugar Hill Gang ’s “Rapper’s Delight,” the Treacherous Three’s “Feel the Heartbeat,” or the Funky 4 + 1’s “That’s the Joint” and “Rappin and Rocking the House,” “Juicy” lifts its unstoppable bounce off a popular cookout anthem, New York post-disco icons Mtume’s “Juicy Fruit,” reimagining the music of the artist’s childhood as a launchpad for more adult concerns. What sets the Ready to Die staple apart from similar moments of pride throughout hip-hop history is that at the time of recording, things weren’t yet “all good” for Biggie. He had cut his teeth doing an impressive array of guest appearances by the summer of 1994, when he released the lead single from his debut album, most notably on remixes to Bad Boy and Uptown Records affiliates Craig Mack and Mary J. Blige’s “Flava in Ya Ear,” “Real Love,” and “What’s the 411?” He’d already shined on 1993’s “Party and Bullshit” and stole the show on “A Bunch of Niggas,” the closer on the Heavy D and the Boyz highlight Blue Funk . He’d been in The Source , the bible of 20th-century hip-hop, in 1992 thanks to his impressive demo tape. He didn’t have a hit record … [Read more...] about Biggie’s Story Finally Gets a Proper Retelling

Photo: David Crotty/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images After being snatched in an armed robbery last Wednesday, Lady Gaga ’s stolen French Bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were returned unharmed to Los Angeles police. Her dog walker, Ryan Fischer , however, remains hospitalized, having been shot in the chest while two suspects allegedly took the singer’s pets. A third French Bulldog, Asia, managed to get away and returned to her wounded handler, keeping him company until help arrived. On Monday, Fischer posted photos of himself in a hospital bed and thanked his family, his friends, and Lady Gaga for their support during his recovery, reserving a special shout-out for Asia, who he calls his “guardian angel” during the terrifying incident. “4 days ago, while a car sped away and blood poured from my gun shot wound, an angel trotted over and laid next to me,” Fischer wrote in one of two Instagram posts. “My panicked screams calmed as I looked at her, even though it registered that the blood pooling around her tiny body was my own. I cradled Asia as best I could, thanked her for all the incredible adventures we’d been on together, apologized that I couldn’t defend her brothers, and then resolved that I would still try to save them… and myself.” Following Fischer’s assault and the abduction of her pups, Lady Gaga put out a $500,000 reward for the return of Koji and Gustav. “If you bought them or found them unknowingly, the reward is the same,” Gaga wrote on Friday . “I continue to love you, Ryan Fischer. You risked your life to fight for our family. You’re forever a hero.” The dog walker, initially admitted to the hospital in critical condition, is currently doing well and is expected to make a full recovery. The dogs, meanwhile, were dropped off to a police station by an unnamed woman on Friday; no suspects have been named in the crime. “I am still in recovery from a very close call with death and have kept myself (for the most part, I mean I am human) from … [Read more...] about Lady Gaga’s Dog Walker Opens Up About His ‘Very Close Call With Death’ During Robbery

February 24, 2021 - 14:57 GMT Nichola Murphy Menopause: A gynaecologist explains the most common symptoms of menopause, how long the symptoms last, and how to treat them. Menopause affects women in different ways, but there are said to be around 34 symptoms. Aside from the common side effects such as hot flushes and changes in mood, do you know what they are? And how can you alleviate them? RELATED: Penny Lancaster discusses 'horrific' menopause symptoms in candid interview Dr Shree Datta, gynaecologist for intimate wellbeing brand INTIMINA , spoke to HELLO! about what women can expect when they go through menopause. Take a look... What are the first symptoms of menopause? "The menopause is a natural process which is essentially when a woman stops having periods for over a year, so can no longer get pregnant naturally. It usually happens between the ages of 45 and 55, with the average age in the UK being 51. Loading the player... WATCH: Celebrity women being honest about the menopause "The first symptom is usually a change in the nature of your periods - and how often you get them - over a few months or years before they stop completely. MORE: 18 simple ways to get rid of water retention "Other common symptoms include hot flushes, night sweats, difficulty sleeping , vaginal dryness, difficulty having sex, skin and hair changes, a change in mood and libido. You may also experience a change in your concentration or memory loss and joint stiffness. "Whilst most women will experience some menopausal symptoms, the severity and duration really varies from person to person. Women usually experience symptoms for 4-5 years after their last period - although they can last longer," Dr Shree explained. What are the symptoms of early menopause? "Around 1 in 100 women go through the menopause before the age of 40 - this is known as premature menopause or premature … [Read more...] about What are the 34 symptoms of menopause? Expert tips on how to treat them