HRCSL calls for urgent report over 83 arrested during SYU protest

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The International Monetary Fund says it is deeply concerned, but committed to support Sri Lanka.Peter Breuer, Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, and Masahiro Nozaki, Mission Chief for Sri Lanka in an exclusive comment to News 1st said that the International Monetary Fund is deeply concerned about the impact of the crisis on the people of Sri Lanka.They said deep concern is particularly on the poor and vulnerable grous.Both the Senior Mission Chief of Sri Lanka and the Mission Chief noted that the IMF is committed to support Sri Lanka at this difficult time in line with the IMF’s policies.

The FBI is seeking the public's help identifying a man who became known as "Umbrella Man" during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.  (FBI)MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - The FBI is still looking to identify "Umbrella Man," who was seen breaking windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020. In a news release on Tuesday, the FBI said it's seeking the public's help to identify the man, who on May 27, 2020, was breaking windows at AutoZone Auto Parts on Lake Street and vandalized the Minneapolis Police Department 3rd Precinct. The FBI is still looking to identify "Umbrella Man," who was seen breaking windows on Lake Street in Minneapolis during the unrest following the murder of George Floyd in May 2020.RELATED: Surveillance video shows St. Paul police officer is not 'Umbrella Man' from Minneapolis riotsThe man is described as being a white adult man who was carrying a black, opened umbrella, earning him the name "Umbrella Man" on social media during the unrest. The FBI released photos of the suspect, who was wearing a black baseball cap with a "unique yellow logo" with the letters L M and Co, as well as a black shirt with a picture on the front of it. Anyone with information about "Umbrella Man's" identity or about the case is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI or submit a tip online here. Rioters set fire to the AutoZone on East Lake Street in Minneapolis Wednesday night as protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody took a violent turn.

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.75%, while the weekly positivity rate was 1.01%, the health ministry said New Delhi: India reported 1,946 new covid cases in the last 24 hours, according to the union health ministry on Wednesday. The active caseload currently stands at 25,968.

COLOMBO (News 1st)  –  A 21-year-old woman was shot dead in Shiva Nagar in Vavuniya on Tuesday (18) night.Sri Lanka Police said that the killer had waited in hiding near her house, and committed the murder, and thereafter fled the scene.A suspect is yet to be arrested and the body was moved to the Vavuniya Hospital morgue for the post-mortem examination.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization disclosed that that only 1/5th of the country's population gets a proper nutritious diet and that 75% of the country's income is spent on food.These matters were taken into discussion when the National Council sub-committee on identifying short- and medium-term programs related to economic stabilization met in Parliament on Tuesday (18) under the chairmanship of Patali Champika Ranawaka, Member of Parliament.The meeting was called to seek expert views on food security and nutrition security, need for fertilizer, decline in the harvest, malnutrition and its possible social consequences. The committee sought expert views on debt restructuring and drug use in the country previously.The short-term and mid-term measures that can be taken to overcome this situation were discussed here, especially since the malnutrition situation in the country for about ten years has escalated with the current economic crisis.Accordingly, the Chairman informed the Ministry of Finance to conduct a survey on income and household expenditure immediately.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – One person was killed in a drive-by shooting in Yakkalamulla, Galle on Wednesday (19) morning.Sri Lanka Police said that two people including a child were also injured.The Office of the Police Spokesperson said two motorcycle gunmen had opened fire at the trio, killing a 33-year-old man.Reports suggested that the deceased was linked to previous crimes that took place in the south of Sri Lanka.The injured are a 3-year-old child, and a 24-year-old man.

Colombo (News 1st) – Rated Sri Lankan corporates in consumer-goods retail, power generation and homebuilding will be among the most affected if the economic crisis deepens or is sustained for a prolonged period, says Fitch Ratings. Significant cost inflation affecting demand and profitability, import restrictions disrupting operations, and high interest rates are key risks faced by domestic corporates in the next 12-18 months.Based on Fitch’s base case forecast assumptions, we project that most other corporates will be able to weather the current economic downturn, supported by their presence in defensive industries, weakened competition, strong balance sheets, and adequate liquidity.Most rated corporates posted strong revenue growth and expanding margins in their June 2022 quarterly results due to inflation-led price hikes and sale of lower-cost inventory purchased prior to the sharp devaluation in the local currency in March 2022.

PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are looking for two men after a shooting on a crowded city sidewalk that miraculously left no one inured. The shooting happened back on Oct. 12 on the corner of 52nd and Arch streets. Surveillance video of the incidents shows two suspects approaching the corner where several people had gathered.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Most Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero, Custodian & Chief Priest of the Maha Bodhi & Atamasthanadhipathi of Anuradhapura passed away on Tuesday (18).President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath &  Buddhasasana, Religious & Cultural Affairs Minister Vidura Wickramanayaka to coordinate arrangements for the full state-sponsored funeral of Most Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero, Custodian & Chief Priest of the Maha Bodhi & Atamasthanadhipathi of Anuradhapura.The Most Venerable Thero passed away at the age of 69 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.The Venerable Thero also served as Chief Sangha Nayake for the North Central Province.Chief Incumbent of Ruwanweli Maha Seya Venerable Pallegama Hemarathana Thero announced that the remains of the late Most Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero will be moved to Anuradhapura on Wednesday (19) evening.The remains will be placed at a private funeral parlor until 12 noon on Wednesday (19).The Most Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero was born in Pallegama, Dambulla on the 2nd of January 1953 to Karunasena Mudiyanselage Tikiri Bandara Nilame, and Dukganna Walawwe Anula Kumarihamy.The late thero was ordained at the Ruwanweli Maha Seya in Anuradhapura in 1968.He was educated at the Vidyodaya Pirivena in Maligakanda, Sandalankawa Shasthrodaya Pirivena, Sri Jinarathana Pirivena in Gangarama, and later graduated from the University of Kelaniya.The Late Most Venerable (Dr) Pallegama Siriniwasa Thero was also bestowed with a doctorate by the Government of Thailand commending his services to the Dhamma.In 1975 the late thero obtained the Upasampada, the Buddhist rite of higher

Car Seat Headrest has announced that he’s cancelled his upcoming US tour and performances at the When We Were Young festival due to health issues.The band, fronted by Will Toledo, were set to begin a tour tomorrow (October 20) in Pioneertown, California which was set to run for the next week and incorporate three sets at Las Vegas’ When We Were Young.Taking to Twitter, Toledo revealed that ongoing health issues have forced the cancellation of the tour. He wrote: “After another month of struggling to regain my health, I am currently forced to face the fact that my body lacks the basic levels of functionality necessary to leave the house most days, let alone embark on a tour.“As a result, we are unfortunately forced to pull out of the When We Were Young festival dates, and cancel our upcoming California tour.

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General view of the Cartoon Network studio headquarters on August 19, 2020 in Burbank, California. (Photo by AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images) Talks of Cartoon Network going away are inaccurate as the company plans to continue making quality content, a representative with the company confirmed to FOX Television Stations.On Monday, a representative for Cartoon Network Studios and Warner Bros. Animation explained to FOX that last week’s layoffs by Warner Bros.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday (19) to discuss U.S.-Sri Lanka relations and Sri Lanka’s economic situation.US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung tweeted that she welcomed US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu/Assistant Secretary Lu will meet with senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss ways in which the United States and Sri Lanka can promote economic stability, regional security, human rights, and responsive, transparent, and inclusive governance.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow secured a long-term Credit Line from the Government of the Russian FederationThe Embassy of Sri Lanka in Moscow announced that on the 17th October 2022, a productive discussion was held with the Russian Government on the possibility of obtaining a long term credit line in order to procure fuel to Sri Lanka. Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, Prof. Janitha A.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – The Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu will be engaging in a visit to Sri Lanka from October 17th until October 19th to discuss U.S.-Sri Lanka relations and Sri Lanka’s economic situation.During his visit, Assistant Secretary Lu will meet with senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss ways in which the United States and Sri Lanka can promote economic stability, regional security, human rights, and responsive, transparent, and inclusive governance.This visit comes after several other visits by top US Government officials such as Under Secretary-General Victoria Nuland. 

Outrage over Netflix‘s fictional series The Crown reportedly has the streaming giant a bit “rattled,” to the point where they’re planning to postpone an upcoming documentary about defected British Royal Family members Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Diwali and other upcoming festivals to prevent a spike in cases.  In a statement, the BMC said the festival season is a “critical period" as there may be a tendency to ignore COVID-19 safe behaviour during festivals due to large gatherings, events, fairs and crowds in enclosed and non-ventilated spaces. 1) The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) asked citizens to get vaccinated against the viral infection, if not done so till now   2) The Mumbai civic body has also asked all  to get booster dose, and wear face masks in crowded places and follow other COVID-19 protocols.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Eight people, including a monk, who were arrested during the protest organized by the Inter-University Student's Federation on Tuesday (18) will be produced to the Mahara Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (19).Sri Lanka Police said that the eight people were arrested for obstructing the movement of the public and vehicles, party to an illegal assembly, unlawful assembly, and disregarding the instructions of public officials.Sri Lanka Police and the Inter-University Student's Federation were engaged in a stand-off on Tuesday (18).The stand-off took place when the police decided to block the Colombo – Kandy main road to prevent a protest march from proceeding from the University of Kelaniya citing that 6-hour prior approval was not obtained.Inter-University Student's Federation launched their protest march against suppression on a rainy Tuesday (18) afternoon.They demanded the release of the two student activists who are being held under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.They also emphasized stopping the repression immediately.

COLOMBO (News 1st) – Isuru Bandara, alleged business partner of Thilini Priyamali, who was remanded for defrauding over Rs. one billion, was remanded until Wednesday (19).The suspect was remanded when the case was called before the Acting Fort Magistrate Shilani Perera on Tuesday (18).After presenting the suspect who was arrested on Monday by the Criminal Investigation Department to the Court, the Magistrate who rejected the bail request ordered for the suspect to be remanded.The magistrate stated that bail cannot be considered in the case of a complex investigation and issued orders preventing the transfer of the vehicle with a value of over Rs.

Covid-19 update: The death toll climbed to 5,28,923 with 10 fatalities, which include six deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated by the the Union health ministry at 8 am stated. India saw a single day rise of 1,946 infections, taking the tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,46,34,376, while the active cases declined to 25,968, according to government data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,28,923 with 10 fatalities, which include six deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data updated by the the Union health ministry at 8 am stated.

SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 18: Zack Wheeler #45 of the Philadelphia Phillies pitches during Game 1 of the NLCS between the Philadelphia Phillies and the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Dani SAN DIEGO - Bryce Harper homered again, Kyle Schwarber hit a jaw-dropping, 488-foot drive and Zack Wheeler was brilliant in throwing one-hit ball for seven innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies over the San Diego Padres 2-0 Tuesday night to open the all-wild card NL Championship Series.Wheeler and two relievers combined on a one-hitter for Philadelphia.

TAMPA, FL - OCTOBER 18: Philadelphia Flyers left wing Noah Cates (49) scores the go ahead and winning goal during the NHL Hockey match between the Tampa Bay Lightning and Philadelphia Flyers on October 18, 2022 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, FL. (Photo by TAMPA - Carter Hart stopped 37 shots, Noah Cates scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period and Philadelphia beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2 Tuesday night for the Flyers' third straight comeback win to open the season.Hart made a pad save on a breakaway by Brayden Point in the first period and improved to 1-5-1 against Tampa Bay.Cates completed the rally from a two-goal deficit by scoring from the slot after a turnover at 12:44 of the third."Carter was outstanding," Flyers coach John Tortorella said. "Kept us in it.

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 18: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers defends Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics during the second half at TD Garden on October 18, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges an BOSTON - Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 35 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 126-117 on Tuesday night in the opening game of the NBA regular season.Malcolm Brogdon added 16 points and Grant Williams finished with 15 as the defending Eastern Conference champions gave interim coach Joe Mazzulla a victory in his debut.Mazzulla has been tasked with leading the team after Ime Udoka was suspended for the season following an investigation by a law firm that found he committed multiple violations of team policies.Mazzulla successfully led a Celtics team that very much resembled the one that made a surprise run to the NBA Finals a season ago.Boston opened up a 110-97 lead with 8 minutes to play and never trailed again.James Harden scored 35 points — his most since joining the 76ers last season — including 12 of 12 from the free throw line.

Deptford Township Police Department are investigating a car crash that left a man dead on Tuesday morning.  DEPTFORD TWP, N.J. - Deptford Township Police Department are investigating a car crash that left a man dead on Tuesday morning. Just before 9 a.m., officers were dispatched to the area of Clements Bridge Road, right along the Camden County border, for reports of a vehicle collision. Police say after they arrived, it was determined that a late model Honda Accord collided with two FedEx trucks. The driver of the Honda Accord, who authorities say is a 24-year-old man from Deptford Township, was transported to Cooper University Hospital in Camden where he succumbed to his injuries. Authorities say the identity of the victim is being withheld until family has been notified. This crash is actively being investigated and police are asking anyone with information to contact them at 856-845-2220, or email [email protected]. 

PHILADELPHIA - Local organizations took to the streets in a Philadelphia neighborhood impacted by gun violence to share resources and information to help youth and families.Sister Taleah, founder of the City of Dreams Coalition and the Social Music Movement, assembled a grassroots organization to visit two areas of Germantown Tuesday night. "Providing real resources, really engaging with the community," Sister Taleah said.Lead by a drum line, organizers armed with information went door-to-door with youth programs and other family support services. Sister Taleah participated in the march a week after her 24-year-old nephew Jami "Mooshy" Lee was shot to death in Philadelphia's Wynnefield section. MORE LOCAL HEADLINES"It hit different, it hit different," Sister Taleah said. "I had to take a look at myself, like, am I doing enough? That's my own nephew."Meanwhile, Founder of non-profit ‘As I Plant This Seed’ Ryan Harris was there to support the movement. "It's important to make sure that these organizations are being seen and heard and that we fill up these free programs," Harris said.

squeezed by inflation, are being warned well ahead of winter to take steps to keep their home heating costs down this year. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration expects a slightly colder winter this year than last year, meaning heating fuel prices will likely rise as Americans use more energy.Recently, the U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasted that many households across the U.S.

The Burnaby RCMP officer killed in the line of duty Tuesday has been identified as a 31-year-old member of the detachment’s mental health and homeless outreach team, just three years into her career.

Courtesy: Mansfield Fire Department MANSFIELD, Ohio - Ohio firefighters came to the rescue of a helpless deer that got itself stuck in a soccer goal net in Mansfield, roughly 63 miles south of Akron. The firefighters posted photos of the deer and the rescue operation on Facebook."Yesterday crews from Engine 6 and Rescue 2 had an unusual call for a deer stuck in the soccer goal net at Liederkranz.

NEWARK, Del. - The Delaware State Fire Marshal's Office announced that they made an arrest after arson was determined to be the cause of a building fire in Newark on Tuesday. Fire officials say they responded to the Red Roof Inn on South College Avenue shortly before 8 a.m. for reports of smoke inside the hotel. Upon arrival, firefighters say they found a fire in one of the rooms.

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden will announce the release of 15 million barrels of oil from the U.S. strategic reserve Wednesday as part of a response to recent production cuts announced by OPEC+ nations, and he will say more oil sales are possible this winter, as his administration rushes to be seen as pulling out all the stops ahead of next month’s midterm elections.Biden will deliver remarks Wednesday to announce the drawdown from the strategic reserve, senior administration officials said Tuesday on the condition of anonymity to outline Biden's plans.

CYPRESS, Texas - A regional Amber Alert for five missing children out of Tomball has been lifted. According to deputies, the two suspects, Zaikiya Duncan and Jova Terrell, were captured by the Louisiana State Police around 5 p.m. Tuesday.MORE MISSING PERSONSDeputies said the children were found at a relatives house and have been deemed safe by Louisiana State Police. It all started with officials said two twin 16-year-old children said they escaped their home where they were allegedly handcuffed late Monday.

experienced an increase in shoplifting in 2021, according to the agency.  

MARIETTA, Ohio (AP) - A small plane crashed into a car dealership parking lot near the border of Ohio and West Virginia early Tuesday, killing two people on board and sparking a large fire.The crash of the 1974 Beechcraft Air King E90 in Marietta, Ohio, was reported about 7:15 a.m., according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The pilot and another person on board were killed.

COVID-19 variants, as early signs show a fall resurgence of the virus.At the House of Commons health committee, Dr. Theresa Tam says the Public Health Agency of Canada is keeping a careful eye on the evolution of Omicron variants, which are the most common subvariants in the country.Tam says in the early days of the pandemic the virus would mutate in all sorts of ways, because there was no immunity from previous infection or vaccines.

PHILADELPHIA - The Poison Control Center at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia is warning of mushroom foraging after an uptick in poisonings.There were 11 poisonings reported in the past month. More than half of those individuals were hospitalized, including three people who were admitted to intensive care and one who needed a life-saving organ transplant due to exposure."There are many mushrooms that are poisonous and toxic that have very similar appearances to mushrooms that are edible," said Dr.

Isabella Sierra is a star on the rise. She plays Sofia, Teresa Mendoza’s daughter, and has quickly become one of “La Reina del Sur’s” most beloved characters. Over the course of seasons two and three, we’ve witnessed Sofia’s personal and professional growth, resulting in one of the series’ most captivating stories.

PHILADELPHIA - After an emotional reunion at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, Ivan Cuevas assured the doctor that saved his life that he did not go ziplining, as she requested.That’s on the short list of things the soon-to-be 18-year-old has to hold off on, for now. And, one year ago today, that list wasn’t even a thought.On October 18, 2021, Ivan was near Jean’s Pizzeria and Grill at Rowland and Ryan avenues with some friends after dismissal from Abraham Lincoln High School when gunfire erupted. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, a fight broke out and 21-year-old Aaron Scott opened fire.

PHILADELPHIA - In a city struggling with violent crime, the Philadelphia City Controller’s Office has found that there are fewer police officers now than in recent years. "In total, we have over 640 fewer officers available for duty than we had 5 years ago," City Controller Rebecca Rhynhart explained in an interview with FOX 29’s Jeff Cole. Of the 6,000 Philadelphia police officers, Rhynhart reports on 2,500 are assigned to patrol the city’s streets. Broken down of 21 police districts, the controller’s office found that number left just 11 to 22 cops on the beat at any one time - per district - in a department budgeted at more than 750 million dollars at the time of the review.PPD Uniform Officer Staffing Levels (Philadelphia Office of the Controller) "That amount of money, when it comes down to it, there’s only 11 to 22 officers at any given time per district," Rhyhart said. "That feels outrageous in a city that is overrun with gun crime. How has that happened, how has that gotten to be like that?" Cole asked. "What needs to happen is that every position needs to be looked at," Rhynhart replied. Rhynhart’s audit on police spending and practices came at the urging of City Council after Philadelphia was rocked by protests in the aftermath of the police-killing of George Floyd.So, why are there so few cops?Average Number of Officers on No Duty, Quarterly since FY 2009.

FILE - Krispy Kreme doughnuts displayed inside six-pack box and as individual doughnuts. (McDonald’s )Looks like a few lucky people will have the pleasure of enjoying a Krispy Kreme doughnut with their McCafe coffee for a limited time. McDonald’s announced it is selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at select locations as a test run to see how incorporating an additional set of confections will impact operations.

Kylie Jenner showed off her incredible curves as she posed in a black string bikini for her latest round of social media snaps on Tuesday.The reality star, 25, showcased her ample cleavage, trim waist and curvaceous hips in the skimpy number as she frolicked in a scenic pool.The star struck a series of sexy poses as she wore her tresses in soft waves and sported a glowing palette of make-up while plugging healthy drink, Glow. Wow: Kylie Jenner showed off her incredible curves as she posed in a black string bikini for her latest round of social media snaps on TuesdayKylie also showed off her toned and tanned legs as she posed up a storm.The star shares two children -  daughter Stormi, 4, and a baby boy, 8 months - whose name has not been revealed, with Travis Scott.

George Floyd died after being arrested by Minneapolis police on Memorial Day in 2020. On Oct.

FILE - Close-up shot of a woman suffering from a headache and rubbing her temples at home (Getty Images)The future is bright and apparently migraine and allergy-free. A recent survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Tivic Health, a bioelectronic medicine company, showed more than half of the people (62%) who participated in the survey believe most common ailments will be cured or at least contained within the next 100 years.  Of the 2,000 U.S.

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. - A person of interest in a homicide investigation in Oklahoma, where four friends went missing and were later found shot and severely dismembered in a river, was arrested in Central Florida Tuesday, according to police. Police in Okmulgee, a city located about 40 miles south of Tulsa, said Joe Kennedy was taken into custody in Daytona Beach Shores after being found in a vehicle that had been reported stolen Monday to the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office. The district attorney and the sheriff will begin the process of getting him back to Okmulgee County, where they will question him. A warrant was also issued for his arrest in an unrelated Okmulgee County case for an application to accelerate a judgement and sentence he received in relation to a shooting in 2012.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Witness testimony resumed Tuesday morning, Oct. 18 in the Darrell Brooks trial, charged in the November 2021 Waukesha Christmas parade attack.

A study of essential and frontline workers in six US states who tested positive for COVID-19 and received two or three mRNA vaccine doses before Delta infections and three doses before Omicron infections suggests that they had significantly milder infections and lower viral loads than their unvaccinated peers.

Media reports about work on a hybrid SARS-CoV-2 virus at a Boston University's biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) lab have inflamed more controversy about lab biosafety and raised questions about federal oversight, following the publication of the research team's preprint (not peer-reviewed) study that described their findings.

New research from the American Psychological Association (APA) shows that various state restrictions and lockdowns imposed during the first 6 months of the pandemic were not related to worsening mental health. The study is published in Health Psychology.The research was based on data collected from a survey of

Tamar Braxton has one warning for fans looking to check out the seventh season of «Baby, buckle up! It's gonna be a bumpy ride.»The 45-year-old singer is one of several stars featured in the new season of the reality series, which returns to the small screen after its original run from 2003-2006. The show famously was one of the first to feature «celeb-reality» and had stars living under one roof in a Los Angeles mansion. Braxton is joined by Stormy Daniels, Dennis Rodman, Frankie Muniz, Kim Coles, Manny MUA, CJ Perry and August Alsina. When looking back at her experience in the house — which Braxton says she was in for about three weeks --  the singer shared with ET's Rachel Smith that she went into the show with the expectation that it would be similar to her previous experience on . The star emerged from the  house as 2019's champion and expected to tackle with a comparable attitude. «I had no idea what I was getting myself into,» Braxton admitted.