Month: June 2021

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How Cassandra Monique Batie Became Andra Day?

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Oscar-nominee Andra Day is an American singer, songwriter, and actress, but it isn’t her real introduction. She was born in December 1984 as Cassandra Monique Batie but debuted as a singer in 2015 as Andra Day. So, Andra Day is her stage name.

The story behind changing to Andra Day….

Cassandra Monique Batie was so inspired by Billie Holiday that she changed her stage name to Andra Day. It is to be noted that Billie Holiday was popularly called “Lady Day”.

Singing was natural to Andra Day….

Andra Day gives credit for her incredible voice to the First United Methodist Church in Chula Vista where she used to sing gospel songs in her younger days. One day, the legendary Stevie Wonder discovered Andra Day singing and offered her a break in the music industry. Day said that she got a call from Stevie Wonder and first of all, she didn’t believe that.

Her relationship with Hollywood star Brad Pitt….

Andra Day and Brad Pitt are in a relationship but they are silent on this topic. Rumors are flying high on social media and their friend circles about their possible union because they have neither confirmed nor denied the rumors. It seems they are also enjoying the present status of their relationship.

How did it start….

It started in April during the Oscar ceremony when they both were sighted backstage. They were involved in some personal chitchat and sharing some friendly gestures, they exchanged their phone numbers. While number exchange could be a professional gesture but their friends say that it was personal.

Andra Day’s success story….

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Marlin Munroe’s Look-Alike Jasmine Chiswell Lives In Marlin Munroe’s Home

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A Marlin Monroe look-alike came to live in the Hollywood home of Monroe after almost 65 years after the “blonde bombshell” move out of the home. She would have turned 95 on Tuesday had she been alive.

Who is this look-alike of Marlin Monroe?

Scottish-born Jasmine Chiswell, 27, is blessed to be a look-alike of the most popular American actress, model, and singer Marlin Monroe. Her facial features – bubbly smile and chic vintage style – matches perfectly with those of “Some Like It Hot” star. And the fact that she lives in the home where the late actress lived has earned her 11.6 million followers on TikTok alone.

How did Jasmine Chiswell bought Marlin Monroe’s home?

In 2018, Jasmine Chiswell was looking for a Hollywood home with her husband, Maverick who’s a music producer, when they stumbled upon the exclusive Outpost Estates area near the Hills. Later then found that the property belonged to Marlin Munroe.

She said that they fell in love with that home. But it wasn’t because it belonged to Marlin Munroe but the home reminded her of Scotland in a really bizarre way.

They bought the four-bedroom home for $2.73 million and moved into the property in 2019. It is an expansive 3,335-square-foot home that gives views of Runyon Canyon from every room. It boasts of a huge terrace stemming from a swanky living area comprised of an al fiasco dining and a grotto-like pool and spa.

Jasmine Chiswell is happy to be at Marlin Munroe’s home as evident from the pictures of the home she shared on social media. Also, she’s expecting her first child in this home.

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CONMEBOL Made Brazil Host Of 2021 Copa America But Brazil Says It Isn’t Official Yet

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Brazil came to the rescue of CONMEBOL when the federation was unable to choose a suitable location for the 2021 Copa America competition. The event was originally scheduled to be hosted by Columbia and Argentina but both nations withdrew their names from hosts of the competition.

Threat to 2021 Copa America….

With South America battling pandemic and Columbia suffering from civil war, CONMEBOL feared that the competition could require rescheduling as it had already pushed back once. And the federation was right in its assumption as both the countries were unable to host the event. It is when Brazil offered to host the competition and CONMEBOL took little time in approving Brazil to host the event.

Brazil was the host of the 2019 tournament and it steeped in again at the hour of need. But there is stiff opposition from within the country as it also struggling to contain the spread and severity of the pandemic.

How did Brazilians respond to the offer?

It didn’t go down well with many of the public figures of the country and they didn’t mince words in criticizing the decision of hosting 2021 Copa America amid the pandemic situation. But the bigger problem is residents protesting against President Jair Bolsonaro. They are unhappy with the ways the President is … Read the rest