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Jason Ammerman | Local Poet

"Poetry is a pure art-form" and "language is the basis of communication for human beings," said Jason Ammerman in an email interview.

Ammerman was born, raised, and continues to live in Indianapolis. This nearly 49-year-old poet is inspired by the language and communication humans have with one another, which is what lead him to poetry at age 16.

Ammerman recalls his Junior year of high school, "Up until this point in my life, I was prey to the popular opinion of poetry when it comes to teenage boys."

This was 1989 where most titles of "role model" were given to hair metal musicians and professional athletes.

"If I were lucky enough to discover Kerouac at that point in our lives, I am sure my whole life would have been changed for the better, earlier," Ammerman wrote.

Mrs Berebitsky would be the one to open Ammerman's eyes to poetry. Thinking of the first poems he read often leaves him with a smile - one specifically called Thanatopsis by William Cullen Bryant.

"I look back on this poem and often chuckle to myself realizing that this poem opened my eyes to the darker side of things (save my Iron Maiden obsession at that point in my life)," Ammerman recalled.

The class further shaped Ammerman when he was given the assignment of writing a poem - one of which would be a big chunk of his grade.

"I chose environmentalism," Ammerman confessed. "Complete transparency: I sat next to a girl who I had a subtle crush on. I chose environmentalism because I wanted to impress her."

Ammerman confesses more, "I do not think I have ever admitted that."

According to Ammerman, his teacher liked it and mentioned to him that he should start writing more. At first, he was apprehensive because he, like many other teen boys, didn't want to be teased about liking poetry. Thinking back to high school still, Ammerman disclosed that he didn't show his work to anyone for a while, but when he did, no one teased him and he embraced poetry even more.

As many other artists and poets, Ammerman has a favorite. According to him, his is Etheridge Knight, who passed away in 1991.

"As a new poet, I would listen to the conversations of older poets who frequented the readings. I went to two readings because I was still under twenty-one and there were some great readings that he hosted at bars when he was alive."

According to Ammerman, he at first had no idea that Knight was as accomplished as a poet. Ammerman simply knew his name from conversations. A few years went by and he sat down to read Knight's work, knowing he lived in Indy.

While the work of Knight is good, it's the story that fascinates Ammerman the most.

"At the time, I was getting deep into the late '60s / early '70s Black Arts movement," Ammerman said. "I read a lot of Sonia Sanchez and Dudley Randall. But I noticed Etheridge's name would be mentioned in the same conversations as these fantastic poets."

Ammerman goes on to explain more about Knight's history: "Etheridge had served time in an Indiana prison. He moved to Indy upon his release. It was during his stint in prison where he began writing poetry."

Little did Ammerman know, the first poems of Knight's he would read, would find a place in his heart where they still exist today. However, his most favorite of Knight's work is 'Feeling Fucked / Up.'

This poem is about losing love and is a poem where he gives up all his beliefs and politics, proclaiming that he would trade it all to have his love back so his soul can sing. "There is nothing purer than that kind of sacrifice," typed Ammerman.

When it comes to poets in general, Ammerman believes all poets are underrated, successful or otherwise.

"I do not believe that poetry gets fair treatment in this present world," Ammerman replied. "The arts are considered commodity now more than anything. Yet, artists seem to not be able to make a living. That is the real problem with our culture."

Ammerman continued to explain how art has changed - "Exposure is not a payment."

While this may be true, exposure is a great way to get started in the poetry scene. From coffeehouse readings, to just sharing with friends. You can find support systems and encouragement with the people you surround yourself with.

In response to getting into the scene by finding coffeehouse readings, Ammerman explained "It is grassroots and you will find others like you who are cutting their teeth on the stage presence side of it. It's not just about expression. it's about performance as well."

What if you're not comfortable sharing your art just yet?

"Fear is always a part of it. The stage is where the poet is most vulnerable," said Ammerman.

According to the local poet, his first readings were anxiety fraught. His hands would tremble to where he could barely read what was on the page. And he still gets nervous.

"My suggestion is to meditate before a reading, take that anxiety and channel it into energy," Ammerman encouraged.

In the email response, Ammerman suggested to speak to the host immediately if it's your first time reading. According to him, the host can be your biggest support when you're on stage.

"And always remember, whether the audience loves, hates or is indifferent about the poem; the poet has done their job if the audience walks away thinking about it," he continued.

Looking to get into writing? Ammerman says to always challenge yourself to learn more. That no one is ever an expert.

"I was that poet at one time," he said. "It's all bullshit. The false sense of security of friends and family telling you how great you are. You start believing it and lose the urge to be better. We can all be better. But never stop."

Ammerman suggests reading books about poetry such as "Writing the Life Poetic" by Sage Cohen.

Other books you might pick up, are those by Ammerman himself. He has three. The first was self-published in 2006 and is titled "All Grown Up." The second is titled "Microphone or Bust!" while the third is a collection titled "Battle Scarred." The third is the one he's most proud of. You can find them all on Amazon.

Not into reading as much as listening? In 2018 Ammerman released "Revival" on album through Perfect Mix Records.

After loosing what Ammerman felt was everything, he found himself in the studio recording "Revival."

"'Revival' did wonders for me getting back into what I wanted to do. it led to a new reading to host in Irvington. I made new friends..."

Ammerman is still in Indianapolis. he currently doesn't host or organize much anymore, but does offer consulting.

"I am just thankful for such a long, joyous (and sometimes arduous) career," typed Ammerman. "I am just extremely lucky. That's all. Just lucky."

Want to see Jason perform?

Here's a video from a show at the Melody in Indianapolis.

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Grave Seeker

This is my Oracle of Pharasma’s backstory and description! Thx

Takota was born in the twilight hours on the 5th of Pharast. A sacred Holiday for those who choose to devote their days to Pharasma, the goddess of death. A day where many of the dead are ferried to the afterlife in a grand procession. A day for death for those living in the Skull Clan of the Shoanti in the Northern Mountains. But for the Sun Clan to the south, It was a celebration of Life. Takota's father was considered one of the greatest champion's in the Sun Clan's History; a mountain of a man who's Given name was Axe-Breaker. Takota's mother was an accomplished soothsayer and diviner for the clan, given the name She Who Weeps For The Stone. Their son's birth was widely celebrated as the coming of a great hero; one who would take the Sun Clan to victory over their many enemies.

As the boy grew older, the hopes of him becoming a champion to rival his father dwindled. Takota was much taller than most of those his age and faster on his feet, but that's where his athletic prowess stopped. He was hestitant during daily mandated sparring, and was squeemish when it came to hunting. Takota was a very gentle soul who preferred to be out gardening with his mother, marveling at worms and beetles he found in the soil. Takota was the subject of bullying among his peers. He was weak, clumsy, quiet, gangly and above all things, Naieve. With promises of friendship or sweets, his peers would play "games" with him. These games often resulting in bruises, scratches and small wounds at their lightest to broken bones and being left in dangerous situations at their worst. Axe-Breaker would more often than not come to his aid and chase his tormentors away, knowing that his son was unfortunately too Kind to stop the teasing on his own. The lectures on standing up for himself soon turned to lessons on Self Defense. Axe-Breaker trained with his son every day for hours. When Takota turned 15, Axe-Breaker finally found out that his son excelled with ranged weapons, such as throwiing daggers and Archery. Weapons of this type were considered inferior, due to the up close and personal nature in which Sun Clan Warriors fought. Axe-Breaker was too proud of his son be bothered by the callous whispers of others. Calling Takota a disappointment to the Sun Clan, a mistake that should have been left out in the volcanic wastes. Oh, if they had only knew! Takota always heard them, and with every comment he heard, the more withdrawn he became. He would often go on hikes for hours by himself, and sometimes not return for days.

When he was 16, Takota got through his rite of passage by the skin of his teeth. In a tent filled with incense smoke and song, he was given a new name and his first tattoo. As a  beautifully intricate golden sun was tattooed on the front of his neck, the elders sang of his new name to the world. Grave Seeker. Little did this new Shoanti warrior know he had been chosen for a much greater purpose by a power far beyond his comprehension. She Who Weeps For The Stone began to notice that when Grave Seeker came back from his ventures out into the wastes, he brought home Whippoorwills. A bird not native to the Cinderlands. At first he brought home one with a broken wing and he nursed it back to health. As a Diviner she knew Whippoorwills meant death was near, and she begged for the little brown bird to be kept outside the home. But after this bird came others, Whippoorwills would perch on the tree outside his window, some even brave enough to perch directly on the sil. They sang constantly, day and night and watched Grave Seeker's every move. He was plagued with dreams of him in a void of spiral shapes. There was always a woman 20 ft taller than him, her face changing from young and beautiful, to old and withered, to nothing but bone and sometimes....nothing. Nothing was always the worst. Every night he tried to speak to her, and every night She didnt speak a word. Her eyes were solemn and gray. Never blinking. He always woke up with a jolt, the sweet smell of death always lingered in the air for minutes at a time. As months went by, his mother noticed every flower Grave Seeker planted grew into a black rose, regardless of the seed he put in the ground. Beetles infested all other plants but the ones he planted. The whippoorwills grew in number in the tree by the house, their song almost deafening during the day. Eventually a tired eyed Grave Seeker sought his mother's soothsayer skills and told her of his constant visions. He also complained of headaches and short stints of lost vision.

She Who Weeps For The Stone knew exactly what these signs meant. Pharasma had chosen her son for something, but the answer evaded her. Pharasma was infamous for being silent and often vague. Fear gripped her heart as she prayed every day for something, anything from this fickle goddess. All she got for her troubles were dead birds on her doorstep and blood pooling under her fingertips. All the food her family ate tasted of soil and ash. She and her husband met with the Sun Clan elders to ultimately decide the fate of her son, who's eyesight was becoming worse by the days. The elders had decided it for the best if he was sent to the Skull Clan in the mountains. They were a stern and cold people; tasked with keeping one of Pharasma's largest cathedrals and Her sacred Boneyard where all Shoanti are laid to rest. However, Grave Seeker's Vision was too poor to make the journey on his own. So they sent with him a young warrior woman who was on her way to becoming the new champion. Storm Bringer, was a girl of 18 with a shaved head and golden eyes,  She was already well covered in tattoos,  in comparison to Grave Seeker's measly 2 tattoos at the same age. She accepted the job with a clenched jaw, believing they should send this weakling to the wilderness to meet his fate. Grave Seeker was actually quite excited to have this particular traveling companion. He had of heard of her many accomplishments and the clan began focusing more on her achievements rather than his failures as of late. In a way he was grateful to her.

The journey was long and perilous, and Grave Seeker proved to be absolutely useless. With his vision slowly escaping from him, he frequently ran off trails, fell into holes, and hit his head on branches. Storm Bringer got tired of stopping to treat his constant injuries very quickly and begrudgingly taught him to rely more on his other senses instead. To show his gratitude he would try his best to find flowers and various insects to show her as they rested and he would proclaim "Hey look! I found this with my sense of smell alone!! Neat huh?"

Grave Seeker talked at her often, and eventually she grew to answer some of the time....And then all of the time. By the time they reached Pharasma's Boneyard, the two had become so fond of each other that Storm Bringer was hesitant to leave him alone in this new foreign place. They eventually found their way to the dizzyingly grand Pharasmin Cathedral that sat above the town. After telling the priests of the troubles that had plagued Grave Seeker's family, they curtly told his travelling companion to say goodbye and to return home. They had been preparing a ritual for his arrival for 3 months and Grave Seeker's arrival had been prophecized in all their dreams. Time was of the utmost importance. Storm Bringer's protests fell on deaf ears and eventually she was ushered out of the cathedral and not allowed re-entry. They met just outside the cathedral before he began the ritual, his vision now a blur of shapes and colors no matter the distance from his face. There they quietly told each other their real names as well as a very heartfelt goodbye.  

From then on Grave Seeker remembers only shapes and shadows with monotone chanting. He remembers descending multiple flights of stairs and as they went downwards into the catacombs, the smell of rotting flesh filled his nose. The priests' grip upon his arms tightened to almost vice like. He screamed out questions, where were they taking him??? What's going on? What did his dreams mean?? All were answered with the same monotone chanting in a language he didnt understand. Eventually the stairs stopped, and a new noise sent adreneline rushing through his veins. It was the sound of the dead. Hoarse screeching and chains rattling echoed through the air, and he began to struggle even harder, tears streaming down his face.  The smell of putrid rotting flesh filled his nose making him gag. "Please...Please tell me what is happening, please....oh my Gods. I'm Sorry....I'm so sorry just tell me-" Grave Seeker sobbed before throwing up all over himself. He knew This foul smelling creature was right in front of him, he felt its sharp nails graze at his face and clothes, fear made his blood roar in his ears. "Hush now, child. If you truly do have the goddess' favor,", A male voice answered. Calm and matter of fact. "Then you truly have nothing to worry about."

Grave Seeker felt his right arm be pulled forward violently, within seconds sharp teeth sunk into his flesh, ripping off huge chunks of his arm. The more he tried to pull away the more of his arm was removed, and despite his desperate screams he was held firmly in place until whatever had its grasp on him was finished. The pain was white hot and greater than any pain he had ever known. Eventually his vision faded to black and he lost all consciousness. He woke up hours later? Maybe days? He couldn't tell if he was awake or asleep as his vision was black. He was too weak to move, too weak to scream. The priests had placed upon his head a crown of black roses, the thorns of which were digging into his temples and forehead. He attempted to move the fingers on his right hand only to find that there was nothing there to move. Before registering what truly had happened, he passed out again. This time, he dreamt. Again he was in this void with spirals all around him. The familiarity of the place brought him anxiety and he attempted to run, but soon realized there was no where to go. Immediately, he began to cry. He thought of his Mother...His Father. His brother. Of Storm Bringer. Ixa was her TrueName. He struggled to remember her face and cried even harder. "Are you quite finished?" An enigmatic voice asked, 'I need to speak with you." Her voice sounded as if a young woman, and old woman and a demon spoke in perfect unison. Finally hearing Her terrified Grave Seeker. He looked upon the 20 ft tall woman, like he had many times before. Her face was young and beautiful this time, albiet, irritated. He nodded. "Takota, You needn't be afraid. For I will not let you die....You do have purpose, though you dont believe it so." She said, her voice strangely comforting. "In you I have put great power. The power to breathe life into the dead and take it away. It is a small fraction of myself," She reasted her chin in her palm, "In return for these powers I took your sight. But you will not be blind, For I will guide you."   Grave Seeker rolled his eyes. "You also took my family, My right arm, I think...my normal life and - " Pharasma's face darkened to black and a cold wind blew from where her face used to be, a terrifying howl filled the space around Grave Seeker. He curled himself up into a ball. There was silence for a millenia, at least that's what it felt like. "Oh Takota," Her voice dripping with sympathy, "please do not be frightened."  She had grown to 40ft tall, and scooped him up into her palms. She held him close to her face, Her steely eyes fraught with sadness. "I am Pharasma....Goddess of Death and Birth Of fate and prophecy. And I have chosen you for something great...." She spoke slowly, the weight of her words felt like bricks on his chest. "Don't do this please....." He sighed, running his fingers over his scalp, "What do I need to do?" She blinked slowly......Grave Seeker looked at her expectantly. "You will know, Takota. You will Know." She chuckled. Grave Seeker screamed out of frustration, and woke up screaming to the priests burning his wound shut.

Description:  Takota is a very tall and lanky young man. He looks to be around 24. Besides his staggering 6'7" height being the first thing you notice, The second thing would be his eyes. They are black as pitch but clouded in such a way it looks as if you were looking directly up at the night sky. There are very pronouced dark circles under his eyes, making his already gaunt features look even more skeletal. It doesnt help much that on his face is a silver metallic skull tattoo that is very stylized. He smiles gently and often,but the softness about him fades when you notice that the majority of his teeth are sharp and crooked. His hair is black and cut short on either side (very messily) leaving a short thick strip of hair going from his forehead to the back of his head. He has lots of tattoos. He has a golden sun tattooed on the front of his throat, black roses are tattooed around either of his shoulders.  There are different types of spirals tattooed all over his body. His right arm is missing below his elbow. His clothes are ill fitting and almost tattered.

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Drake not done with J-Lo but she's busy balling with A-Rod

While he is no longer in relationship with Jennifer Lopez, Toronto-born rapper Drake is still talking about her – well, singing about her. On Saturday, March 18th, Drake released his highly anticipated album More Life. Featuring 22 new songs and a bunch of big name collaborators, such as Kanye West, 2 Chainz, and Travis Scott, the artist’s new album is already generating tons of buzz. One of the songs on the album’s track list that is getting plenty of attention, in particular, is the song “Free Smoke.” In the song, Drake sings out lyrics that refer to his former flame, Miss Lopez. In “Free Smoke,” Drake candidly raps, “I drunk text J. Lo/ Old numbers so I bounce back/ Boy Wonder gotta bounce back” – implying that he no longer has a valid phone number for his ex. Although Drake alludes to not staying in touch with Jennifer in his lyrics, sources close to the star claim that they are actually on good terms. An insider recently revealed to E! News, “[Drake and Jennifer] have just cooled things off a bit…they are in each others’ lives, just doing their own thing now.” Meanwhile, while Drake is busy with the release of his new music, Jennifer is busy with her new beau Alex Rodriguez. Just a few days ago, Jennifer was seen spending quality time with Alex in Miami. You can now listen to Drake’s album More Life in full on most music streaming services. Take me out to the ballgame, A-Rod. You got it, J-Lo. Back at spring training with the New York Yankees as a guest instructor, Alex Rodriguez watched part of Saturday's exhibition game against the Baltimore Orioles in a suite with singer-actress Jennifer Lopez. The two are said to be dating. A-Rod has been linked romantically to other Hollywood stars in the past, including Kate Hudson and Cameron Diaz. Rodriguez was released by the Yankees last August with more than a season left on his $275 million, 10-year contract. The 41-year-old former slugger began his first stint as a guest instructor with the team last month and said his playing days are over. Fox recently announced a multiyear deal with Rodriguez that expands his broadcasting role with the network. A-Rod hit 696 home runs during 22 years in the big leagues, leaving him fourth on the career list. He was suspended for the 2014 season for violating Major League Baseball's drug agreement and labor contract. Late on Wednesday, young model Kendall Jenner’s home in Hollywood Hills was burglarized. An unknown thief (or group of thieves) managed to break in and get away with around $200,000 worth of her jewelry. Inevitably, the starlet was not happy with the whole situation and has since opted to fire the security guard who was on duty at the time. New reports about the incident have since been released by media outlet TMZ. It turns out that Kendall was actually hosting a group of friends at her house on Wednesday evening and she just briefly stepped out, while a number of her guests stayed in her home. Law enforcement believes that the robbery took place during the time that Kendall had left her residence, despite the fact that she still had [thought-to-be trustworthy] guests hanging around. With these new details revealed, it does appear that the robbery was an inside job. However, this did not stop Kendall from taking immediate action – starting with her security team. According to TMZ, Kendall fired the security guard who was on duty Wednesday evening. This guard was stationed in front of her property and reportedly let in an uninvited guest to the 21-year-old’s home during the brief period of time in which she had stepped out. Fortunately, Kendall has a complex security camera system set up and police are utilizing the surveillance footage from the night to try and find whoever is responsible for the theft. While it is not clear what exactly was stolen from the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, TMZ reports that the intruder(s) got away with at least a Rolex and a Cartier watch. Katy Perry revealed on Saturday night that she’s done more than just kiss girls. The pop star was honored at the Human Rights Campaign Gala in Los Angeles where she revealed she explored her sexuality as a teenager. “How was I going to reconcile that with a gospel singing girl raised in youth groups that were pro-conversion camps?” Perry, 32, shared while accepting the National Equality Award, according to E! News. “What I did know was I was curious, and even then I knew sexuality wasn’t as black and white as this dress,” she said. “And honestly, I haven’t always gotten it right, but in 2008 when that song came out I knew that I started a conversation and a lot of the world seemed curious enough to sing along, too.” Because of her religious upbringing — both of her parents are pastors — she spent much time praying “the gay away in my Jesus camps.” Her perspective on sexuality shifted after she made the leap from Gospel music to the mainstream. “I found my gift, and my gift introduced me to people outside my bubble and my bubble started to burst,” Perry said. “These people were nothing like I had been taught to fear. They were the most free, strong, kind and inclusive people I have ever met.” Tim Allen says that living in Hollywood right now is akin to Nazi Germany. The comedian made the claim while appearing on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” “You gotta be real careful around here,” Allen noted. “You get beat up if you don’t believe what everybody else believes. This is like ’30s Germany.” Allen, 63, plays an outspoken conservative on the sitcom “Last Man Standing” and is one of the few actors in Hollywood to profess having right-wing leanings. When Kimmel asked him about attending the inauguration ceremony the “Home Improvement” star’s eyes bulged and he stammered: “I was invited, we did a VIP thing for the vets, and went to a veterans ball, so I went to go see Democrats and Republicans.” “Yeah I went to the inauguration,” he added. According to Blac Chyna, her and Rob Kardashian are just going through a rough patch. “I feel like every person who’s in a long-term relationship, or who is committed to their person, goes through ups and downs,” she told Cosmopolitan South Africa. “Everything isn’t always going to be peaches and cream.” Chyna, the cover star of the magazine’s April issue, says the two are “fighting for each other – even though they’re living apart. “I’m in it for the long haul,” the 28-year-old insisted. “I feel like everything isn’t going to be perfect, but I know we love each other, and the people we surround ourselves with are rooting for us.” And despite the pair’s on and off again status, their daughter Dream remains a priority. “We have a whole other human being that looks up to us, so we have to make sure she’s taken care of,” she's said of their baby who was born in November. The sole son of the Kardashian family – who turned 30 on Friday – is “a wonderful dad.” “I think it’s because he had such a great father,” Chyna said. Josh Duggar and his wife Anna are looking to the future. “We are delighted to share with you that we are expecting a new baby boy later this year,” the couple said in a statement on the Duggar family’s website. “Beauty comes from ashes and we cannot wait to see and kiss the face of this sweet new boy!” While the announcement didn’t mention the 29-year-old Josh’s sordid past, the couple acknowledged a “breach of trust.” “For nearly the last two years, we have quietly worked to save our marriage, focus on our children, and rebuild our lives together as a family. Doing so is never easy after a breach of trust,” the statement read. “We’ve learned that a life of faith and rebuilding a life together is simply done one day at a time.” In 2015, Josh admitted to molesting five girls as well as cheating on his wife via the affair enabling website Ashley Madison. In the time since the scandal rocked the “19 Kids and Counting” family, the reality star has attended a faith-based rehab and worked with a counselor to salvage his marriage. The couple is already parents to Mackynzie Renée, 7, Michael James, 5, Marcus Anthony, 3, and Meredith Grace, 1. Earlier this month, the religious brood showed support for Josh on his 29th birthday “We love you, your amazing wife and sweet children. We pray that you diligently follow and serve the Lord with your whole heart all the days of your life and that this year is a wonderful year for you and your family,” the family said on Facebook. 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In the official statement announcing the series’ renewal, Jennifer Salke noted, “[We here at NBC are] so hugely appreciative of everything Jennifer [Lopez] and Ray [Liotta] do, and know it is due to their dedication, as well as the hard work of our incredible cast and producers, that Shades of Blue has so clearly and compellingly earned a third-season renewal.” The NBC executive went on to add, “The show continues to mine powerful stories that always leave us hungry for more.” In addition to Shades of Blue, NBC also just recently announced the renewals of several other shows, including: This is Us, Superstore and The Good Place. You can catch Jennifer in Shades of Blue when it airs on Sundays at 10/9c on NBC. On Thursday, it was announced that supermodel Tyra Banks would be returning to her role as host of the reality competition America’s Next Top Model. In 2016, after hosting 22 seasons of the show, Tyra shocked fans when she decided to step down from her hosting gig. For season 23, singer and media star Rita Ora took over the reigns and judged a brand new batch of hopeful models, alongside a panel of fashion experts which included stylist Law Roach, model Ashley Graham and Paper magazine’s Creative Consultant Drew Elliot. While Rita did fairly well in the role, especially considering the enormous shoes she had to fill, she will not be returning as host for season 24. Executive producer of America’s Next Top Model, Ken Mok addressed Tyra’s unexpected decision to return after just a short, 1-season absence. Ken told the press, “Tyra has always been the heart and soul of the franchise and her absence was deeply felt by our fiercely loyal fans who missed their Queen of the Smize. We’d like to thank Rita Ora for being a great partner and total pro. She infused this new iteration of ANTM with passion and creativity, and we wish her nothing but the best in her future endeavors.” Although Tyra has officially stolen back the ANTM spotlight from Rita, there is no bad blood between the two beauties. Following the announcement on Thursday, Tyra and Rita exchanged some kind words over Twitter. Tyra posted, “Mizz [Rita Ora], you exemplify Business Boss Brand to the fullest! Thank you for all the amazingness you brought to ANTM,” in which Rita replied, “Thank you, Tyra! Was such an honor and pleasure being on your show. Everyone welcome Tyra back!!” Rita & Tyra, Twitter posts: https://twitter.com/tyrabanks/status/842497262802554881 https://twitter.com/RitaOra/status/842501937664729088 At this point, it has not been revealed who will be joining Tyra on the judging panel for season 24. Stay tuned for more ANTM updates! 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I was an addict, and it felt like I was seeing things I didn’t want to see, like it was putting things in my head that I didn’t want to care about. I always end up feeling like s*** when I look at Instagram. Which is why I’m kind of under the radar, ghosting it a bit.” In terms of maintaining her star status, Selena admitted that she is looking forward to the day she is no longer one of the most famous celebs in the world. Selena candidly told the magazine, “I just really can’t wait for people to forget about me.”

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