#FASHIONFILES IN or OUT?: Janelle Monáe in Dead Lotus Couture at the Human Rights Campaign’s 2025 Los Angeles Dinner
Janelle Monae came to the Human Rights Campaign Gala to receive the HRC Equality Award and to serve up a signature Janelle Monae look..
It's cute!
#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Dismissed From $200,000 Lawsuit Over Restaurant’s Alleged Unpaid Rent
Real Housewives of Atlanta alum Kandi Burruss had all claims against her dismissed by the landlord suing over alleged unpaid rent owed on her restaurant Blaze, In Touch can exclusively report.
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, on March 16, the landlord, Montego Pacific Inc., informed the court it was no longer pursuing claims against Kandi, 48, individually.
A lawyer for the landlord explained, “The basis for [Montego’s] claims against [Kandi] was that she executed a personal guaranty of a commercial lease in favor of [Montego].”
He added, “After [Montego] filed the complaint, [Kandi’s lawyer] provided documentation showing that [Kandi’s] personal guaranty expired before [Montego] filed its complaint.”
The lawyer ended, “Therefore, because [Kandi’s] liability has expired, her remaining a party defendant in this civil action serves no useful or meaningful purpose, and [Montego] requests that the court enter an order dropping [Kandi] as a party defendant.”
The lawsuit will continue on against Burruss Tucker Restaurant Group, run by Kandi and her husband, Todd Tucker, and Blaze Steakhouse.Montego filed the initial complaint on March 3.
It claimed the defendants owed rent for Blaze. The suit alleged Kandi and the others sued owed a total of $154,139.17 in past due rent and another $56,495.75 for repairs done to the property.
The suit claimed the defendants breached the contract by failing to pay certain monetary charges when they became “due and by failing to keep the premises in good maintenance and repair, when necessitated landlord incurring costs for maintenance and repair that are tenant’s obligations under the lease.”
The lawsuit read, “As a result of Tenant’s breach of the Lease for failure to pay rent and other monetary charges due, landlord has suffered damages in an amount to be proven at trial, but in no event less than the total sum $154,139.17, exclusive of interest, plus additional rent and other charges that accrue under the Lease at the rate of $12,083.50 per month.”
The landlord also demanded the defendants be on the hook for the legal fees racked up to bring the case. Kandi and Todd opened Blaze in Atlanta in 2020.
They also own another restaurant Old Lady Gang, which opened in 2017, and has led to multiple locations.
Earlier this week, Kandi spoke out about the lawsuit. She claimed her name was added for publicity and the claims against her would be dropped shortly.
“It was just a disagreement between us and the landlord,” she said. “But to let you know, they had to drop my name off so…I think they just put my name on there anyway so that they could get publicity for the lawsuit.”
“The rest is being worked out because it really was a disagreement about some repairs that they made and then who would be responsible for it,” she added. Kandi said, “So, we were just going back and forth about that, basically, and that’s why it turned out into what it turned into. But it looks like we’re gonna come to some agreement … so it’ll be fine.”
In 2024, Kandi announced she would not be returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta after 14 seasons.
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, on March 16, the landlord, Montego Pacific Inc., informed the court it was no longer pursuing claims against Kandi, 48, individually.
A lawyer for the landlord explained, “The basis for [Montego’s] claims against [Kandi] was that she executed a personal guaranty of a commercial lease in favor of [Montego].”
He added, “After [Montego] filed the complaint, [Kandi’s lawyer] provided documentation showing that [Kandi’s] personal guaranty expired before [Montego] filed its complaint.”
The lawyer ended, “Therefore, because [Kandi’s] liability has expired, her remaining a party defendant in this civil action serves no useful or meaningful purpose, and [Montego] requests that the court enter an order dropping [Kandi] as a party defendant.”
The lawsuit will continue on against Burruss Tucker Restaurant Group, run by Kandi and her husband, Todd Tucker, and Blaze Steakhouse.Montego filed the initial complaint on March 3.
It claimed the defendants owed rent for Blaze. The suit alleged Kandi and the others sued owed a total of $154,139.17 in past due rent and another $56,495.75 for repairs done to the property.
The suit claimed the defendants breached the contract by failing to pay certain monetary charges when they became “due and by failing to keep the premises in good maintenance and repair, when necessitated landlord incurring costs for maintenance and repair that are tenant’s obligations under the lease.”
The lawsuit read, “As a result of Tenant’s breach of the Lease for failure to pay rent and other monetary charges due, landlord has suffered damages in an amount to be proven at trial, but in no event less than the total sum $154,139.17, exclusive of interest, plus additional rent and other charges that accrue under the Lease at the rate of $12,083.50 per month.”
The landlord also demanded the defendants be on the hook for the legal fees racked up to bring the case. Kandi and Todd opened Blaze in Atlanta in 2020.
They also own another restaurant Old Lady Gang, which opened in 2017, and has led to multiple locations.
Earlier this week, Kandi spoke out about the lawsuit. She claimed her name was added for publicity and the claims against her would be dropped shortly.
“It was just a disagreement between us and the landlord,” she said. “But to let you know, they had to drop my name off so…I think they just put my name on there anyway so that they could get publicity for the lawsuit.”
“The rest is being worked out because it really was a disagreement about some repairs that they made and then who would be responsible for it,” she added. Kandi said, “So, we were just going back and forth about that, basically, and that’s why it turned out into what it turned into. But it looks like we’re gonna come to some agreement … so it’ll be fine.”
In 2024, Kandi announced she would not be returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta after 14 seasons.
#MusicNews: Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté to Star in Lifetime Movie ‘Fame: A Temptations Story’
Lifetime has announced its new original movie Fame: A Temptations Story starring Keri Hilson and Keshia Chanté.
The film, premiering April 26 at 8 p.m. ET, is part of the network’s new Temptations movie franchise, executive produced by Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams for DNA Media Group.
Fame follows the Jordan sisters — Cherish (Hilson) and Roxy (Chanté) — who are a popular singing duo with a behind-the-scenes sibling rivalry.
According to the logline, “After returning to their hotel one night, the sisters’ penthouse is the target of a frightening jewel heist. Investigators believe the robbery was an inside job, and rumors spread that Roxy secretly planned and staged the crime. Will the sisters put aside their lust for the spotlight, or will they let their temptation for fame tear them apart for good?”
Fame also stars Romeo Miller (Honey, Jumping the Broom), Ecstasia Sanders (Final Destination 3, Dr. Dolittle 3), Nathan Witte (Batwoman, Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story), Veronica Long (Billy the Kid, Upload), Reese Alexander (The Interview, Riverdale), and Sophie Carriere (Goosebumps, The Girl Who Escaped).
Before Fame airs, Lifetime will premiere Desire: A Temptations Story on April 19 at 8 p.m. ET. The first installment of the movie franchise stars Tasha Smith (For Better or Worse, Why Did I Get Married?) and Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air, Skyscraper).
Per the logline, “Desire follows inspirational talk show host Kendra (Smith), who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul, and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Holmes).
Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path.”
Hilson’s upcoming role in Fame is her second Lifetime original movie. In 2022, she starred in Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga alongside Tank, LeToya Luckett and Clifton Powell. Before that, she starred in TV One’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty (2021).
The film, premiering April 26 at 8 p.m. ET, is part of the network’s new Temptations movie franchise, executive produced by Derrick Williams and Adriane Hopper Williams for DNA Media Group.
Fame follows the Jordan sisters — Cherish (Hilson) and Roxy (Chanté) — who are a popular singing duo with a behind-the-scenes sibling rivalry.
According to the logline, “After returning to their hotel one night, the sisters’ penthouse is the target of a frightening jewel heist. Investigators believe the robbery was an inside job, and rumors spread that Roxy secretly planned and staged the crime. Will the sisters put aside their lust for the spotlight, or will they let their temptation for fame tear them apart for good?”
Fame also stars Romeo Miller (Honey, Jumping the Broom), Ecstasia Sanders (Final Destination 3, Dr. Dolittle 3), Nathan Witte (Batwoman, Greed: A Seven Deadly Sins Story), Veronica Long (Billy the Kid, Upload), Reese Alexander (The Interview, Riverdale), and Sophie Carriere (Goosebumps, The Girl Who Escaped).
Before Fame airs, Lifetime will premiere Desire: A Temptations Story on April 19 at 8 p.m. ET. The first installment of the movie franchise stars Tasha Smith (For Better or Worse, Why Did I Get Married?) and Adrian Holmes (Bel-Air, Skyscraper).
Per the logline, “Desire follows inspirational talk show host Kendra (Smith), who is at the top of her game when she faces the tragic loss of her mother. At the urging of her team, Kendra takes time off to heal her soul, and while on vacation, Kendra meets the man of her dreams, Malcolm (Holmes).
Taken by his charm and good looks, Kendra gives into her desires and becomes caught up in a whirlwind romance and spontaneously marries Malcolm. Once the newlyweds return home, truths about Malcolm’s past start to come to light and he leads Kendra down a dangerous path.”
Hilson’s upcoming role in Fame is her second Lifetime original movie. In 2022, she starred in Lust: A Deadly Sins Saga alongside Tank, LeToya Luckett and Clifton Powell. Before that, she starred in TV One’s Don’t Waste Your Pretty (2021).
#HipHopNews: Joe Budden's Nude Pics Surface As Neighbors Sue Him Over Lewd Act
Joe Budden has seen nude pictures of himself surface online after being sued by his neighbors for public lewdness.
Budden has now been sued by his neighbors over the incident, as well as a heated and lengthy dispute over his hit pocast, The Joe Budden Podcast, which he records in the building.
In the lawsuit, obtained by TMZ, John and Yuliya Aksoy accuse Budden, as well as his podcast co-host Melyssa Ford and their condo association, of engaging in a “campaign of intimidation and retribution” after they raised a noise complaint over his podcast.
The neighbors claim they confronted the “Pump It Up” rapper about the excessive noise, as well as him and his team smoking weed in the condo’s common area and creating a hazardous environment for their young daughter.
After filing a complaint with the condo association, the Aksoys claim Budden sought revenge by accusing Yuliya of using racist language toward him. Budden even claims to have audio of these comments, according to the suit, but has yet to produce it.
Regarding his public lewdness, the Aksoys took issue with Budden joking about and downplaying the incident on public platforms.
Included in the lawsuit are screenshots from the neighbor’s door camera showing the 44-year-old stood in the hallway completely nude.
Budden, through his attorney, dismissed the suit as “a money grab attempt by a person we believe to be a racist.”
In an episode of his self-titled pocast in January, Budden revealed that he had been cleared of any wrongdoing in his lewdness and stalking case
He claimed that the multi-day trial began with his neighbor “immediately” crying “white woman tears” upon taking the stand.
Budden, who previously blamed the incident on his sleepwalking, also denied allegations that he was masturbating while stood outside his neighbor’s apartment.
The judge ultimately sided with the Hip Hop media figure, allegedly telling the courtroom: “Mr. Budden was not erect. He was not masturbating. The one time that he touched his penis, he appeared to be trying to cover himself. Mr. Budden was not trying to forcibly enter.”
Budden praised the judge by saying: “She was fair, reasonable, heard all the testimony, was attentive, [and] wasn’t on no bullshit.”
Oprah Winfrey Subpoenaed By Russell Simmons Rape Accuser
Oprah Winfrey has been dragged into the Russell Simmons rape case by way of a subpoena. According to Page Six, Drew Dixon has subpoenaed the former talk show host, pressuring Winfrey to present evidence supporting her claims in a defamation suit against the Def Jam mogul.
The legal document obtained by the outlet details information that Dixon and her legal team are requesting from Winfrey, including “all other tangible things” that corroborate her claims. Dixon’s docs also demand that the Color Purple entertainer appear in court to testify in her rape case against Simmons.
The subpoena stems from the former Def Jam executive Drew Dixon previously accusing Simmons in a New York Times piece of raping her in his apartment back in 1995. Simmons would respond to the claims in an interview with Graham Besinger in 2024, during which he was asked about Dixon’s claims. The Queens native asserted that he had “never been forceful in any of my relationships” and labeled every encounter he has had with women as “consensual.” Simmons then pondered rhetorically, “Could someone want notoriety in a market where people thirst for fame?”
Later in the interview, Simmons spoke about Oprah’s involvement in a documentary called On The Record. The documentary was set to explore various women’s sexual assault accusations levied at Russell, but Winfrey dropped out of the project as producer after claiming she found “inconsistencies” in their allegations. The embattled mogul claimed that Winfrey even had “recordings of conversations with accusers that revealed those alleged inconsistencies.”
Dixon would retaliate with a February 2024 defamation lawsuit against Simmons for his comments. The legal documents claimed that Simmons “has gone on a concerted and malicious campaign to discredit Ms. Dixon and to so damage her reputation” and “this defamation has exacerbated the paralyzation of Ms. Dixon professionally.”
After quitting the project, Oprah later spoke with the New York Times and told them that she believed Dixon’s accusations to be true. But Winfrey didn’t budge on her belief that her and other women’s accounts involved inconsistencies. However, the publication reported, “the filmmakers say they have voluminous research files corroborating all the women’s accounts” — which led directly to Dixon’s most recent subpoena against the millionaire.
“You are hereby commanded… to produce the books, records, papers, data, documents, evidences, writings, and all other tangible things as described more fully in the attached Schedule A at [law firm] Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, or electronically to undersigned counsel, on or before March 18, 2025,” the subpoena reads.
“You are further commanded to… to appear and attend before a notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths… and at any recessed or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence, as a witness on an examination before trial by deposition upon oral questions.”
Russell Simmons has never been arrested or charged as a result of Drew Dixon’s claims.
The legal document obtained by the outlet details information that Dixon and her legal team are requesting from Winfrey, including “all other tangible things” that corroborate her claims. Dixon’s docs also demand that the Color Purple entertainer appear in court to testify in her rape case against Simmons.
The subpoena stems from the former Def Jam executive Drew Dixon previously accusing Simmons in a New York Times piece of raping her in his apartment back in 1995. Simmons would respond to the claims in an interview with Graham Besinger in 2024, during which he was asked about Dixon’s claims. The Queens native asserted that he had “never been forceful in any of my relationships” and labeled every encounter he has had with women as “consensual.” Simmons then pondered rhetorically, “Could someone want notoriety in a market where people thirst for fame?”
Later in the interview, Simmons spoke about Oprah’s involvement in a documentary called On The Record. The documentary was set to explore various women’s sexual assault accusations levied at Russell, but Winfrey dropped out of the project as producer after claiming she found “inconsistencies” in their allegations. The embattled mogul claimed that Winfrey even had “recordings of conversations with accusers that revealed those alleged inconsistencies.”
Dixon would retaliate with a February 2024 defamation lawsuit against Simmons for his comments. The legal documents claimed that Simmons “has gone on a concerted and malicious campaign to discredit Ms. Dixon and to so damage her reputation” and “this defamation has exacerbated the paralyzation of Ms. Dixon professionally.”
After quitting the project, Oprah later spoke with the New York Times and told them that she believed Dixon’s accusations to be true. But Winfrey didn’t budge on her belief that her and other women’s accounts involved inconsistencies. However, the publication reported, “the filmmakers say they have voluminous research files corroborating all the women’s accounts” — which led directly to Dixon’s most recent subpoena against the millionaire.
“You are hereby commanded… to produce the books, records, papers, data, documents, evidences, writings, and all other tangible things as described more fully in the attached Schedule A at [law firm] Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, 55 Hudson Yards, New York, New York 10001, or electronically to undersigned counsel, on or before March 18, 2025,” the subpoena reads.
“You are further commanded to… to appear and attend before a notary public or other person authorized by law to administer oaths… and at any recessed or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence, as a witness on an examination before trial by deposition upon oral questions.”
Russell Simmons has never been arrested or charged as a result of Drew Dixon’s claims.
VH1’s Hit Series Basketball Wives Returns For Season 12 Monday, May 5th, With Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Brandi Maxiell And Brittany Renner In The Starting Lineup
VH1’s fan-favorite reality series “Basketball Wives” is back and bolder than ever! Season 12 premieres on Monday, May 5th at 8/7C, promising a season packed with personal breakthroughs, growth, spiritual awakenings and even new marriages -- bringing hope and fresh energy to this season. But as the stakes rise and loyalties are tested, not everyone will make it through unscathed.
Returning this season are franchise icons Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Brandi Maxiell and Brittany Renner, with a special guest appearance from executive producer Shaunie Henderson. They’re joined by an exciting mix of fresh faces ready to shake up the dynamic: beauty mogul Ming Lee, Chantel Christie-Jeffries (Jackie Christie’s daughter), and former WNBA star Ty Young, who’s bringing her own unique journey and perspective to the show.
With Chantel Christie stepping into the spotlight, the “Basketball Wives” lifestyle takes on a new, multi-generational twist. As old alliances are tested and new relationships emerge, the true meaning of loyalty and sisterhood will be put to the ultimate test.
Among the season’s major storylines, Jennifer Williams’ newlywed bliss is threatened by her husband’s ongoing legal battles, while her strained relationship with Evelyn Lozada reaches a boiling point, forcing them to confront years of unresolved tension. Jackie is eager to mentor her daughter Chantel in the Basketball Wives lifestyle, but Chantel is determined to forge her own path. Meanwhile, Brittany Renner embarks on a transformative spiritual journey, supported by longtime friend and fellow NBA ex Denise Garcia, as they both work to build legacies outside the league’s shadow.
Brandi Maxiell, after over two decades as a devoted wife, is stepping into independence and rediscovering herself beyond marriage. Ty Young’s move to LA with Ming Lee, once a dream, has turned into a complicated breakup, forcing both to navigate their next steps in life and love under the public eye.
With fast breaks and buzzer-beaters, “Basketball Wives” proves that in the game of life; loyalty, resilience, and love will continue to be tested. But, true sisterhood will always prevail.
Don’t miss the highly anticipated season premiere of Basketball Wives on Monday, May 5th, only on VH1.
“Basketball Wives” is produced by Truly Original and Shed Media. Shaunie Henderson also serves as an executive producer. From Truly Original, the executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Ronica Wynder, Luke Neslage, and Davis Reidpath. For VH1, Tiffany Lea Williams, Angela Aguilera, Mimi Blanchard and Melanie Collier Lodge serve as executive producers.
Join the conversation using #BasketballWives and follow the official “Basketball Wives” accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Catch up on the previous seasons of VH1’s “Basketball Wives” on Paramount+, Pluto TV, the official series page, and the VH1 App.
Returning this season are franchise icons Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Brandi Maxiell and Brittany Renner, with a special guest appearance from executive producer Shaunie Henderson. They’re joined by an exciting mix of fresh faces ready to shake up the dynamic: beauty mogul Ming Lee, Chantel Christie-Jeffries (Jackie Christie’s daughter), and former WNBA star Ty Young, who’s bringing her own unique journey and perspective to the show.
With Chantel Christie stepping into the spotlight, the “Basketball Wives” lifestyle takes on a new, multi-generational twist. As old alliances are tested and new relationships emerge, the true meaning of loyalty and sisterhood will be put to the ultimate test.
Among the season’s major storylines, Jennifer Williams’ newlywed bliss is threatened by her husband’s ongoing legal battles, while her strained relationship with Evelyn Lozada reaches a boiling point, forcing them to confront years of unresolved tension. Jackie is eager to mentor her daughter Chantel in the Basketball Wives lifestyle, but Chantel is determined to forge her own path. Meanwhile, Brittany Renner embarks on a transformative spiritual journey, supported by longtime friend and fellow NBA ex Denise Garcia, as they both work to build legacies outside the league’s shadow.
Brandi Maxiell, after over two decades as a devoted wife, is stepping into independence and rediscovering herself beyond marriage. Ty Young’s move to LA with Ming Lee, once a dream, has turned into a complicated breakup, forcing both to navigate their next steps in life and love under the public eye.
With fast breaks and buzzer-beaters, “Basketball Wives” proves that in the game of life; loyalty, resilience, and love will continue to be tested. But, true sisterhood will always prevail.
Don’t miss the highly anticipated season premiere of Basketball Wives on Monday, May 5th, only on VH1.
“Basketball Wives” is produced by Truly Original and Shed Media. Shaunie Henderson also serves as an executive producer. From Truly Original, the executive producers are Steven Weinstock, Glenda Hersh, Lauren Eskelin, Ronica Wynder, Luke Neslage, and Davis Reidpath. For VH1, Tiffany Lea Williams, Angela Aguilera, Mimi Blanchard and Melanie Collier Lodge serve as executive producers.
Join the conversation using #BasketballWives and follow the official “Basketball Wives” accounts on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. Catch up on the previous seasons of VH1’s “Basketball Wives” on Paramount+, Pluto TV, the official series page, and the VH1 App.
Kansas City Chiefs' Xavier Worthy sues ex-fiancée, alleges extortion, abuse
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy is suing his former fiancée in Williamson County, Texas, alleging she stole and destroyed more than $150,000 in cash and property belonging to Worthy and assaulted him.
Worthy was arrested early this month in Texas on a charge of assault of a family or house member by impeding the breathing or circulation. Soon after, the Williamson County District Attorney said no charges would be filed against Worthy.
Worthy is seeking an amount between $250,000 and $1 million for damages, including punitive and exemplary damages.
In the lawsuit, Worthy said his former fiancée, Tia Jones, "schemed to extort a home, money, cars, and other valuables from Plaintiff by concocting false stories of domestic violence and leaking the same to the press to professionally and personally assassinate Plaintiff's character and reputation.''
Worthy said that in February he asked Jones multiple times over a 12-day period to leave a residence he had purchased after he had discovered she had been "unfaithful." Worthy said that he offered to find Jones an apartment nearby but that the offer was refused.
"Rather than leave and separate amicably, Defendant Jones became enraged and engaged in a series of abusive, extortive efforts against Plaintiff and destroyed his game room, including his gaming desk and console [a PlayStation 5], and the key to his Rolls Royce,'' the lawsuit said. "Defendant Jones began physically assaulting Plaintiff by scratching his face and ripping parts of his hair out, causing him pain and injury.''
Worthy included photos of what he said were the game room damage and where hair had been torn out of his head.
Worthy alleged in the lawsuit that property missing from his game room included $30,000 in cash that was in a closet and a handgun that was on a couch.
Earlier this month, Jones was granted a protective order against Worthy by a Texas judge.
Worthy was arrested early this month in Texas on a charge of assault of a family or house member by impeding the breathing or circulation. Soon after, the Williamson County District Attorney said no charges would be filed against Worthy.
Worthy is seeking an amount between $250,000 and $1 million for damages, including punitive and exemplary damages.
In the lawsuit, Worthy said his former fiancée, Tia Jones, "schemed to extort a home, money, cars, and other valuables from Plaintiff by concocting false stories of domestic violence and leaking the same to the press to professionally and personally assassinate Plaintiff's character and reputation.''
Worthy said that in February he asked Jones multiple times over a 12-day period to leave a residence he had purchased after he had discovered she had been "unfaithful." Worthy said that he offered to find Jones an apartment nearby but that the offer was refused.
"Rather than leave and separate amicably, Defendant Jones became enraged and engaged in a series of abusive, extortive efforts against Plaintiff and destroyed his game room, including his gaming desk and console [a PlayStation 5], and the key to his Rolls Royce,'' the lawsuit said. "Defendant Jones began physically assaulting Plaintiff by scratching his face and ripping parts of his hair out, causing him pain and injury.''
Worthy included photos of what he said were the game room damage and where hair had been torn out of his head.
Worthy alleged in the lawsuit that property missing from his game room included $30,000 in cash that was in a closet and a handgun that was on a couch.
Earlier this month, Jones was granted a protective order against Worthy by a Texas judge.
Cardi B discovers daughter’s artwork on $60K Birkin bag
Cardi B recently shared a parenting moment that resonated with mothers everywhere, though with a significantly higher price tag attached. The Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to reveal her dismay after discovering her 6-year-old daughter Kulture had transformed her $60,000 crocodile skin Birkin bag into a personal art canvas, drawing a heart with marker on the luxury accessory.
The rapper’s visible frustration came through clearly in her Instagram Story as she repeatedly pointed to the impromptu artwork on the designer bag. Cardi emphasized that she literally spent $60,000 on this purse, highlighting the significant investment now featuring her daughter’s creative addition. The moment captured the universal parenting experience of children innocently damaging valuable possessions, albeit with a luxury fashion twist.
The incident bridges the gap between celebrity extravagance and everyday parenting challenges. While most parents might worry about crayon on walls or marker on furniture, Cardi’s situation involves a handbag worth more than many Americans’ annual salary. Yet her reaction — a mixture of disbelief and resignation — reflects a relatable parenting moment that transcends economic differences.
Luxury gift background
The Birkin in question wasn’t just any designer accessory in Cardi’s extensive collection. The bag holds particular significance as one of three Birkins given to her by Offset, her estranged husband, for her 31st birthday celebration in 2023. The extravagant gift represented not only remarkable luxury but also became entangled in broader ethical debates.
The use of exotic animal skin in the bag’s construction drew significant criticism from animal welfare advocates. PETA condemned the purchase as supporting an industry they characterize as unnecessarily cruel, stating that such purchases funnel money into practices that harm animals. The organization specifically highlighted concerns about the treatment of crocodiles in the creation of such luxury goods.
Shifting family dynamics
The designer bag incident comes amid significant changes in Cardi’s personal life. She and Offset are currently navigating divorce proceedings, with the rapper and Migos member recently filing legal documentation seeking joint custody arrangements for their three children. According to these filings, Offset has requested that Cardi’s residence serve as the children’s primary home while proposing an equitable division of their joint assets.
Despite the formal legal proceedings, both artists continue their creative pursuits independently. Offset recently released “Ten,” a track that appears to reference their relationship’s end. The lyrics suggest he has moved forward emotionally, with references to dating and emotional distance that indicate his perspective on their separation.
For her part, Cardi has maintained focus on both her professional obligations and parenting responsibilities. She recently reached resolution on a significant legal matter, finalizing arrangements to satisfy a $3.9 million judgment against Tasha K, demonstrating her commitment to addressing outstanding issues systematically.
Balancing fame and motherhood
Throughout her career, Cardi has been remarkably transparent about the challenges of balancing her public persona with private family responsibilities. Her willingness to share unfiltered moments—including this expensive mishap—contributes to her authenticity in an industry often characterized by carefully curated images.
This incident, while seemingly minor in the context of her high-profile divorce and successful music career, offers a glimpse into the everyday reality of her life as a mother. For fans, these moments humanize celebrities, revealing that despite vast differences in resources and lifestyles, certain parenting experiences remain universal.
Cultural significance of luxury items
The Birkin bag itself represents more than just an expensive accessory in celebrity culture. These handcrafted items from Hermès have become significant status symbols, with waiting lists and highly restricted availability adding to their mystique. The bags frequently appreciate in value, functioning simultaneously as fashion statements and investment pieces.
For many celebrities, displaying these accessories signals achievement and financial success. That Cardi would own multiple such items reflects her career accomplishments and position within the entertainment industry. That her daughter would see it simply as another surface for creative expression highlights the contrast between adult valuation systems and children’s innocent perspectives.
Moving forward
As Cardi navigates this transitional period in her personal life, small moments like her daughter’s artistic expression on a luxury item provide continuity amid change. Parenting remains constant even as relationships evolve and career demands fluctuate.
While the fate of the decorated Birkin remains unknown — whether it will be professionally restored or kept as a unique, if unintentional, customized piece — the incident has already secured its place in the ongoing narrative of Cardi’s public life. It serves as a reminder that even in celebrity households with seemingly unlimited resources, children remain wonderfully unpredictable forces of nature.
For fans who follow Cardi’s career and personal journey, this moment reinforces her relatability despite her extraordinary success. The intersection of extreme luxury with everyday parenting challenges creates a uniquely compelling glimpse into the complexities of modern celebrity life.
Cardi B recently shared a parenting moment that resonated with mothers everywhere, though with a significantly higher price tag attached. The Grammy-winning artist took to Instagram to reveal her dismay after discovering her 6-year-old daughter Kulture had transformed her $60,000 crocodile skin Birkin bag into a personal art canvas, drawing a heart with marker on the luxury accessory.
The rapper’s visible frustration came through clearly in her Instagram Story as she repeatedly pointed to the impromptu artwork on the designer bag. Cardi emphasized that she literally spent $60,000 on this purse, highlighting the significant investment now featuring her daughter’s creative addition. The moment captured the universal parenting experience of children innocently damaging valuable possessions, albeit with a luxury fashion twist.
The incident bridges the gap between celebrity extravagance and everyday parenting challenges. While most parents might worry about crayon on walls or marker on furniture, Cardi’s situation involves a handbag worth more than many Americans’ annual salary. Yet her reaction — a mixture of disbelief and resignation — reflects a relatable parenting moment that transcends economic differences.
Luxury gift background
The Birkin in question wasn’t just any designer accessory in Cardi’s extensive collection. The bag holds particular significance as one of three Birkins given to her by Offset, her estranged husband, for her 31st birthday celebration in 2023. The extravagant gift represented not only remarkable luxury but also became entangled in broader ethical debates.
The use of exotic animal skin in the bag’s construction drew significant criticism from animal welfare advocates. PETA condemned the purchase as supporting an industry they characterize as unnecessarily cruel, stating that such purchases funnel money into practices that harm animals. The organization specifically highlighted concerns about the treatment of crocodiles in the creation of such luxury goods.
Shifting family dynamics
The designer bag incident comes amid significant changes in Cardi’s personal life. She and Offset are currently navigating divorce proceedings, with the rapper and Migos member recently filing legal documentation seeking joint custody arrangements for their three children. According to these filings, Offset has requested that Cardi’s residence serve as the children’s primary home while proposing an equitable division of their joint assets.
Despite the formal legal proceedings, both artists continue their creative pursuits independently. Offset recently released “Ten,” a track that appears to reference their relationship’s end. The lyrics suggest he has moved forward emotionally, with references to dating and emotional distance that indicate his perspective on their separation.
For her part, Cardi has maintained focus on both her professional obligations and parenting responsibilities. She recently reached resolution on a significant legal matter, finalizing arrangements to satisfy a $3.9 million judgment against Tasha K, demonstrating her commitment to addressing outstanding issues systematically.
Balancing fame and motherhood
Throughout her career, Cardi has been remarkably transparent about the challenges of balancing her public persona with private family responsibilities. Her willingness to share unfiltered moments—including this expensive mishap—contributes to her authenticity in an industry often characterized by carefully curated images.
This incident, while seemingly minor in the context of her high-profile divorce and successful music career, offers a glimpse into the everyday reality of her life as a mother. For fans, these moments humanize celebrities, revealing that despite vast differences in resources and lifestyles, certain parenting experiences remain universal.
Cultural significance of luxury items
The Birkin bag itself represents more than just an expensive accessory in celebrity culture. These handcrafted items from Hermès have become significant status symbols, with waiting lists and highly restricted availability adding to their mystique. The bags frequently appreciate in value, functioning simultaneously as fashion statements and investment pieces.
For many celebrities, displaying these accessories signals achievement and financial success. That Cardi would own multiple such items reflects her career accomplishments and position within the entertainment industry. That her daughter would see it simply as another surface for creative expression highlights the contrast between adult valuation systems and children’s innocent perspectives.
Moving forward
As Cardi navigates this transitional period in her personal life, small moments like her daughter’s artistic expression on a luxury item provide continuity amid change. Parenting remains constant even as relationships evolve and career demands fluctuate.
While the fate of the decorated Birkin remains unknown — whether it will be professionally restored or kept as a unique, if unintentional, customized piece — the incident has already secured its place in the ongoing narrative of Cardi’s public life. It serves as a reminder that even in celebrity households with seemingly unlimited resources, children remain wonderfully unpredictable forces of nature.
For fans who follow Cardi’s career and personal journey, this moment reinforces her relatability despite her extraordinary success. The intersection of extreme luxury with everyday parenting challenges creates a uniquely compelling glimpse into the complexities of modern celebrity life.
Russell Wilson Signs with the New York Giants
After one year with the Pittsburg Steelers [click here if you missed that], Russell Wilson signs a new one year contract with the New York Giants rumored to be worth $10.5 million...
From CBS Sports
The New York Giants promised to "look under every rock" to find a new quarterback this offseason. Now, after plenty of looking, they've finally found another one, on Tuesday agreeing to sign Russell Wilson to a one-year deal, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The contract is worth $10.5 million guaranteed and up to $21 million, per ESPN.
From CBS Sports
The New York Giants promised to "look under every rock" to find a new quarterback this offseason. Now, after plenty of looking, they've finally found another one, on Tuesday agreeing to sign Russell Wilson to a one-year deal, per CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones. The contract is worth $10.5 million guaranteed and up to $21 million, per ESPN.
Wendy Williams Needs a New Cognitive Test
Two weeks ago Wendy Williams' team announced she had taken a cognitive test and passed with flying colors in her effort to be released from her court ordered guardianship
Turns out the test Wendy took cannot be used for her case...Wendy Williams still has a mountain to climb as far as being released from her court-ordered guardianship as she awaits a new cognitive health test.
“It’s [a] frustrating and long running process, she’s been told she has to be patient, which is hard but she’s staying positive,” a source dishes.
“A new evaluation will have to take place, it’s at the discretion of her guardians but eventually it does have to happen, they can only hold out for so long and she’s been promised it will happen in due time.”
Two weeks ago Wendy Williams' team announced she had taken a cognitive test and passed with flying colors in her effort to be released from her court ordered guardianship
Turns out the test Wendy took cannot be used for her case...Wendy Williams still has a mountain to climb as far as being released from her court-ordered guardianship as she awaits a new cognitive health test.
“It’s [a] frustrating and long running process, she’s been told she has to be patient, which is hard but she’s staying positive,” a source dishes.
“A new evaluation will have to take place, it’s at the discretion of her guardians but eventually it does have to happen, they can only hold out for so long and she’s been promised it will happen in due time.”
Dawn Robinson's Mother Calls Her Situation Hard to Watch
Dawn Robinson’s mother said in an interview that the revelation about her estranged daughter had been hard to take but if she could see her now “I would grab her, I would hug her.”
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of the ’90s R&B group En Vogue, said this week that she had been living in her car for roughly three years after several living arrangements fell through.
In a nearly 20-minute video that was posted to her official YouTube channel March 11, Robinson said that she did not want anyone’s pity and that she was comfortable with the decision she had made. Although she said she would rather have her own apartment, she put somewhat of a positive spin on her circumstances.
“I’m glad that I made this choice because I needed to go through this fire,” Robinson said in the video, adding that she was in the middle of a spiritual journey involving a period of isolation from family and friends. “I’m in the trenches of this right now and I’m like, ‘I wouldn’t trade my experiences and what I’ve gone through for the world.’”
A representative for En Vogue, which is still active without Robinson, declined to comment beyond saying that the group had not been in contact with her in more than five years. Robinson could not immediately be reached for comment and did not say in her video where her vehicle is.
Barbara Alexander, Robinson’s mother, said by phone from her home in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon that she was first alerted to the video Wednesday.
“It’s kind of hard to watch because that’s my daughter,” Alexander said. “I feel bad with her situation, but Dawn doesn’t have to be in that situation, that’s what she choose to be in.”
Robinson said in her video that she had lived with her mother and stepfather for a few years in Las Vegas before relocating to Los Angeles with her manager at the time, saying that she and her mother had often butted heads. Alexander described similar struggles and that she was not sure where her daughter was now living.
“I have not actually spoken to Dawn in almost three years,” she said, adding that she planned to call her soon.
“Dawn does not have to be living in her car,” she said, noting her musical talents. “That’s just ridiculous. She doesn’t have to be living like that. Dawn has got music that she could pass on to Taylor Swift. That’s how great she is. So I just wish that she would get her life together and leave all her demons, or whatever she’s fighting, and move on.”
Alexander said that she would like to reconcile with her daughter. “If she was to knock on my door right now, I would grab her, I would hug her, and I would not even talk about what is out there right now. I’d move on past because it’s done,” she said.
En Vogue was founded in the late 1980s with Robinson, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones and climbed the charts in the 1990s with songs like “Hold On,” “Free Your Mind” and “Giving Him Something He Can Feel.” A New York Times review of one of their concerts in 1992 praised the members’ vocal skills and said, “There’s not a weak voice in the group.”
Robinson left the group in 1997 but made reunion appearances in 2005 and 2009, according to Billboard. Its current members — Ellis, Herron, Jones and Rhona Bennett — performed at the NBA All-Star Game in February.
Robinson, who was also in the music group Lucy Pearl with singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq, said friends had warned her not to share the details of her living circumstances. “My aim is to inspire,” she said. “And to let people know that you’re capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you.”
Robinson said that it was in March 2022, after she had lived with her mother and stepfather, that she took a different approach. She said that she decided to try living in her car after researching “van life,” a trend that surged during the coronavirus pandemic in which people permanently live in a vehicle.
“I loved what I was seeing,” Robinson said. “I just thought, ‘I could do that, I can do this.’”
Robinson said that over the years she had developed a careful routine that included caring for her car, covering her windows when necessary and not talking to certain people. She also has a membership at a gym where she showers. “I’m a funky diva, but I’m not funky,” she said.
Toward the end of the video, Robinson said her career would bounce back and addressed concerns that she might be sharing the information for publicity.
“There are many things that people have done for publicity stunts,” she said. “Saying that I’m living in my car and actually not living in my car would be a stupid publicity stunt. But this is not publicity. I have all the footage from Vegas to L.A. to prove that.”
Dawn Robinson, a founding member of the ’90s R&B group En Vogue, said this week that she had been living in her car for roughly three years after several living arrangements fell through.
In a nearly 20-minute video that was posted to her official YouTube channel March 11, Robinson said that she did not want anyone’s pity and that she was comfortable with the decision she had made. Although she said she would rather have her own apartment, she put somewhat of a positive spin on her circumstances.
“I’m glad that I made this choice because I needed to go through this fire,” Robinson said in the video, adding that she was in the middle of a spiritual journey involving a period of isolation from family and friends. “I’m in the trenches of this right now and I’m like, ‘I wouldn’t trade my experiences and what I’ve gone through for the world.’”
A representative for En Vogue, which is still active without Robinson, declined to comment beyond saying that the group had not been in contact with her in more than five years. Robinson could not immediately be reached for comment and did not say in her video where her vehicle is.
Barbara Alexander, Robinson’s mother, said by phone from her home in Las Vegas on Thursday afternoon that she was first alerted to the video Wednesday.
“It’s kind of hard to watch because that’s my daughter,” Alexander said. “I feel bad with her situation, but Dawn doesn’t have to be in that situation, that’s what she choose to be in.”
Robinson said in her video that she had lived with her mother and stepfather for a few years in Las Vegas before relocating to Los Angeles with her manager at the time, saying that she and her mother had often butted heads. Alexander described similar struggles and that she was not sure where her daughter was now living.
“I have not actually spoken to Dawn in almost three years,” she said, adding that she planned to call her soon.
“Dawn does not have to be living in her car,” she said, noting her musical talents. “That’s just ridiculous. She doesn’t have to be living like that. Dawn has got music that she could pass on to Taylor Swift. That’s how great she is. So I just wish that she would get her life together and leave all her demons, or whatever she’s fighting, and move on.”
Alexander said that she would like to reconcile with her daughter. “If she was to knock on my door right now, I would grab her, I would hug her, and I would not even talk about what is out there right now. I’d move on past because it’s done,” she said.
En Vogue was founded in the late 1980s with Robinson, Terry Ellis, Cindy Herron and Maxine Jones and climbed the charts in the 1990s with songs like “Hold On,” “Free Your Mind” and “Giving Him Something He Can Feel.” A New York Times review of one of their concerts in 1992 praised the members’ vocal skills and said, “There’s not a weak voice in the group.”
Robinson left the group in 1997 but made reunion appearances in 2005 and 2009, according to Billboard. Its current members — Ellis, Herron, Jones and Rhona Bennett — performed at the NBA All-Star Game in February.
Robinson, who was also in the music group Lucy Pearl with singer-songwriter Raphael Saadiq, said friends had warned her not to share the details of her living circumstances. “My aim is to inspire,” she said. “And to let people know that you’re capable of anything, no matter what the odds are against you.”
Robinson said that it was in March 2022, after she had lived with her mother and stepfather, that she took a different approach. She said that she decided to try living in her car after researching “van life,” a trend that surged during the coronavirus pandemic in which people permanently live in a vehicle.
“I loved what I was seeing,” Robinson said. “I just thought, ‘I could do that, I can do this.’”
Robinson said that over the years she had developed a careful routine that included caring for her car, covering her windows when necessary and not talking to certain people. She also has a membership at a gym where she showers. “I’m a funky diva, but I’m not funky,” she said.
Toward the end of the video, Robinson said her career would bounce back and addressed concerns that she might be sharing the information for publicity.
“There are many things that people have done for publicity stunts,” she said. “Saying that I’m living in my car and actually not living in my car would be a stupid publicity stunt. But this is not publicity. I have all the footage from Vegas to L.A. to prove that.”
Beyoncé and Michelle Williams Hook-Up at The Theater
Former Destiny's Child bandmates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams link-up for a girls night...
Michelle shared the picture on social media and Kelly Rowland joined from the comment section.
Former Destiny's Child bandmates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams link-up for a girls night...
Michelle shared the picture on social media and Kelly Rowland joined from the comment section.
As reported, Williams is wowing audiences on Broadway as Viola Van Horn in ‘Death Becomes Her.’ Beyonce is gearing up to head out on the colossal ‘Cowboy Carter Tour,’ which kicks off next month.
Lady GaGa Hit With Lawsuit Over 'Mayhem' Logo
Lady Gaga is facing legal action from surfboard company Lost International, which alleges she misappropriated its logo for her newly released album "Mayhem." The surfboard company, known for its various merchandise emblazoned with the word "Mayhem," asserts that Gaga's album art bears an uncanny resemblance to its own stylized text.
Lost International claims they have held the copyright to their version of the "Mayhem" logo since 2015. According to TMZ, the surfboard firm reached out to Gaga, birth name Stefani Germanotta, to address their concerns about the similarity. However, despite these attempts, Gaga purportedly proceeded with using the contested logo.
The lawsuit filed by Lost International includes side-by-side images to highlight the similarities between their merchandise and Gaga's album cover. The company demands damages, including any profits Gaga has made from the logo, and seeks legal intervention to prevent her from continuing its use.
"Mayhem," released on March 7, is Gaga's first full-length pop studio album since her 2020 effort "Chromatica." The album has already achieved significant commercial success, debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 and ranking number one in 21 countries. Critics have warmly received the album, with Variety praising the return of "dance floor Gaga" and Paste magazine calling it a "fun, spry record."
Gaga's Grammy-winning duet with Bruno Mars, "Die With A Smile," along with popular singles "Disease" and "Abracadabra," feature on "Mayhem." The album's critical and financial success has set the stage for her upcoming tour, including two headlining nights at Coachella next month.
Amidst the album's success, the lawsuit casts a shadow over Gaga's recent accomplishments. Young listeners and fans of Gaga are closely watching how this legal battle unfolds, who will be the ultimate victor in the clash over the "Mayhem" logo.
Lost International claims they have held the copyright to their version of the "Mayhem" logo since 2015. According to TMZ, the surfboard firm reached out to Gaga, birth name Stefani Germanotta, to address their concerns about the similarity. However, despite these attempts, Gaga purportedly proceeded with using the contested logo.
The lawsuit filed by Lost International includes side-by-side images to highlight the similarities between their merchandise and Gaga's album cover. The company demands damages, including any profits Gaga has made from the logo, and seeks legal intervention to prevent her from continuing its use.
"Mayhem," released on March 7, is Gaga's first full-length pop studio album since her 2020 effort "Chromatica." The album has already achieved significant commercial success, debuting at the top of the Billboard 200 and ranking number one in 21 countries. Critics have warmly received the album, with Variety praising the return of "dance floor Gaga" and Paste magazine calling it a "fun, spry record."
Gaga's Grammy-winning duet with Bruno Mars, "Die With A Smile," along with popular singles "Disease" and "Abracadabra," feature on "Mayhem." The album's critical and financial success has set the stage for her upcoming tour, including two headlining nights at Coachella next month.
Amidst the album's success, the lawsuit casts a shadow over Gaga's recent accomplishments. Young listeners and fans of Gaga are closely watching how this legal battle unfolds, who will be the ultimate victor in the clash over the "Mayhem" logo.
Nelly Married Ashanti Because He Didn't Want Her To Be 'Baby Mama'
In a candid conversation on "The Bootleg Kev Podcast", Nelly opened up about the whirlwind events that led to his marriage to Ashanti. The couple, who rekindled their romance in 2023 after nearly a decade apart, made the quick decision to marry as soon as they learned Ashanti was pregnant with their first child together.
Nelly shared that there had been no initial discussions about marriage, but the news of the pregnancy catalyzed their plans. "I was like, 'Yo, you know what? Let's just knock this out because we're going to be doing so much and everything's moving so fast.' I didn't want her to be a baby mama, you know what I mean?" said Nelly.
Ashanti and Nelly tied the knot on December 2023 in a secret ceremony, merely three months after confirming their relationship was back on track. Ashanti revealed her pregnancy in an April 2024 interview with Essence, and their son, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, known as KK, was born in July 2024.
Reflecting on their rekindled romance, Nelly described how the reunion began with a simple hug at the 2021 Verzuz battle between Fat Joe and Ja Rule. "We didn't even talk. I just went over, got a hug [to] break the ice. We didn't talk for another almost eight to nine months to a year. We didn't have a conversation," Nelly recounted.
Nelly's three biological children and the niece and nephew he adopted after his sister's death in 2005 now have a new addition to their family. But the couple is not stopping there; Ashanti recently told E! News that she wants to have "one or two more" children, expressing a desire for a daughter to "balance it out."
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards marked another milestone for the couple, with Ashanti presenting Nelly the Landmark Award. Nelly praised his wife for the surprise presentation, saying, "That's my baby, man. She did her thing."
The award honors artists whose album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades, a fitting accolade for Nelly's impactful career.
Nelly shared that there had been no initial discussions about marriage, but the news of the pregnancy catalyzed their plans. "I was like, 'Yo, you know what? Let's just knock this out because we're going to be doing so much and everything's moving so fast.' I didn't want her to be a baby mama, you know what I mean?" said Nelly.
Ashanti and Nelly tied the knot on December 2023 in a secret ceremony, merely three months after confirming their relationship was back on track. Ashanti revealed her pregnancy in an April 2024 interview with Essence, and their son, Kareem Kenkaide Hayes, known as KK, was born in July 2024.
Reflecting on their rekindled romance, Nelly described how the reunion began with a simple hug at the 2021 Verzuz battle between Fat Joe and Ja Rule. "We didn't even talk. I just went over, got a hug [to] break the ice. We didn't talk for another almost eight to nine months to a year. We didn't have a conversation," Nelly recounted.
Nelly's three biological children and the niece and nephew he adopted after his sister's death in 2005 now have a new addition to their family. But the couple is not stopping there; Ashanti recently told E! News that she wants to have "one or two more" children, expressing a desire for a daughter to "balance it out."
The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards marked another milestone for the couple, with Ashanti presenting Nelly the Landmark Award. Nelly praised his wife for the surprise presentation, saying, "That's my baby, man. She did her thing."
The award honors artists whose album releases have inspired and shaped culture over multiple decades, a fitting accolade for Nelly's impactful career.
Maurice Johnson Recast in ‘Beyond the Gates,’ Keith D. Robinson Takes over Role
*In an unexpected change, “Beyond the Gates” has recast the role of Ted Richardson, originally played by Maurice Johnson. Actor Keith D. Robinson will now portray the character, though the reason for the switch remains undisclosed.
Ted Richardson is a highly skilled plastic surgeon and the husband of Dr. Nicole Dupree. His presence has added depth to the show, making his sudden recasting a topic of discussion among fans. While recasting in soap operas is not uncommon, often due to scheduling conflicts, creative decisions, or personal reasons, Johnson has not provided any details regarding his departure, Coming Soon reports.
The news of Robinson stepping into the role was first reported by Deadline and later confirmed by the actor himself on Instagram. He shared a heartfelt post thanking his supporters and the show’s production team, writing, ”. . . .This is gonna be a fun ride. . . .Special Thanks to @sheiladucks @cbstv @naacp @beyondthegatescbs @pakulaking @vaultentertainmentgroup and the friends, family, prayer warriors that hold me down on this crazy journey called show business. Glad to be the topic of your daily water cooler conversations along with my talented comrades.”
Robinson is set to make his debut as Ted Richardson in May.
“Beyonce the Gates” is CBS’ first one-hour daytime drama featuring an all-Black cast, including Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
The series is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, pioneers of the soap opera genre.
Ted Richardson is a highly skilled plastic surgeon and the husband of Dr. Nicole Dupree. His presence has added depth to the show, making his sudden recasting a topic of discussion among fans. While recasting in soap operas is not uncommon, often due to scheduling conflicts, creative decisions, or personal reasons, Johnson has not provided any details regarding his departure, Coming Soon reports.
The news of Robinson stepping into the role was first reported by Deadline and later confirmed by the actor himself on Instagram. He shared a heartfelt post thanking his supporters and the show’s production team, writing, ”. . . .This is gonna be a fun ride. . . .Special Thanks to @sheiladucks @cbstv @naacp @beyondthegatescbs @pakulaking @vaultentertainmentgroup and the friends, family, prayer warriors that hold me down on this crazy journey called show business. Glad to be the topic of your daily water cooler conversations along with my talented comrades.”
Robinson is set to make his debut as Ted Richardson in May.
“Beyonce the Gates” is CBS’ first one-hour daytime drama featuring an all-Black cast, including Tamara Tunie, Clifton Davis, Daphnee Duplaix, Karla Mosley, Alex Alegria, Lauren Buglioli, Brandon Claybon, Timon Kyle Durrett, Sean Freeman, Ben Gavin, Marquita Goings, Jibre Hordges, Jen Jacob, Trisha Mann-Grant, Mike Manning, RhonniRose Mantilla, Ambyr Michelle, Colby Muhammad and Arielle Prepetit.
BEYOND THE GATES is set in a leafy Maryland suburb just outside of Washington, D.C., and in one the most affluent African American counties in the United States. Here you’ll find a posh gated community with winding tree-lined streets and luxurious mansions to call home. At the center of this community are the Duprees, a powerful and prestigious multi-generational family that is the very definition of Black royalty. But behind these pristine walls and lush, manicured gardens are juicy secrets and scandals waiting to be uncovered. And those who live outside these gates are watching closely. These are the places where our characters live, love, work and play. Those who have “made it” and those who haven’t are all trying to navigate life … and some with more grace than others.
The series is developed and produced by the CBS Studios/NAACP Venture, led by Sheila Ducksworth, in partnership with P&G Studios, a division of Procter & Gamble, pioneers of the soap opera genre.
West Philly street renamed for actor, rapper Will Smith he says :‘Philly, I love you'
Philadelphia-born rapper, actor and Hollywood icon, Will Smith spoke before friends and fans on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as city officials renamed the 2000 block of North 59th Street in Smith’s honor.
Philly born rapper, actor and Hollywood icon, Will Smith has never been shy about his roots in the city's Wynnefield and Overbrook neighborhoods.
From the opening lines of his theme song from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' -- the show that made him a star -- Smith has always worn his Philadelphia upbringing on his sleeve and has carried his love for the city with him throughout his career.
And, now, at least one Philly will display the mark that Smith has left on the city as it will soon bear his name.
On Wednesday, city officials gathered along the 2000 block of North 59th Street in Philadelphia's Overbrook section, to dedicate the street there in honor of the rapper, actor and icon, Will Smith.
In talking about the renaming effort during the morning, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Smith carries his love for the city everywhere he goes.
"With all of his accomplishments and success, wherever you see him in the world, he is unapologetic about letting you know that 'I'm Will Smith, in West Philadelphia born and raised," she said.
Smith, himself, seemed to enjoy the day, taking time to hug and get photos with old friends and fans as he smiled throughout the event.
"This is amazing," said a smiling Smith when he stepped to the podium.
He also donned a jacket and hat emblazoned with the name of his alma mater, Overbrook High School.
In taking a time to address the audiance, he remembered walking the streets of Philadelphia in his youth.
"I walked across this bridge for my whole high school career in snow and rain,' he recalled.
And, in talking about the renaming effort, Smith said that ahead of the day, he found himself wondering "what is the Will Smith Way?" and, in the end, he said the answer laid in his parents and grandmother and the impact they had on his life.
"The Will Smith Way is encompassed in the lessons I got from my father, my mother and my grandmother," he said.
Smith said that his father taught him you need to be disciplined, suffer and work for your dreams.
"Nobody gets an easy ride and that's one of the things these streets of Philadelphia taught me is that there is nothing wrong with a hard day's work," said Smith.
Also, during the day, Smith recalled the origin of his nick name, "the fresh prince," saying he got it from Ms. Brown, his tenth grade teacher, who often called him "prince charming."
"Philly, I love you. I am yours, you are mine," he said.
Smith promised he would return to the city later this year to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia's City Council approved a measure to rename the roadway for Smith recently, saying at the time that the city wanted to recognize Smith's accomplishments in the entertainment industry along with his charitable contributions and advocacy for social justice and equality.
Also, Smith has headed back to the studio following his infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars Awards and he's planning to release three albums this year, each representing what he calls "seasons."
Philadelphia-born rapper, actor and Hollywood icon, Will Smith spoke before friends and fans on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, as city officials renamed the 2000 block of North 59th Street in Smith’s honor.
Philly born rapper, actor and Hollywood icon, Will Smith has never been shy about his roots in the city's Wynnefield and Overbrook neighborhoods.
From the opening lines of his theme song from "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' -- the show that made him a star -- Smith has always worn his Philadelphia upbringing on his sleeve and has carried his love for the city with him throughout his career.
And, now, at least one Philly will display the mark that Smith has left on the city as it will soon bear his name.
On Wednesday, city officials gathered along the 2000 block of North 59th Street in Philadelphia's Overbrook section, to dedicate the street there in honor of the rapper, actor and icon, Will Smith.
In talking about the renaming effort during the morning, Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker said that Smith carries his love for the city everywhere he goes.
"With all of his accomplishments and success, wherever you see him in the world, he is unapologetic about letting you know that 'I'm Will Smith, in West Philadelphia born and raised," she said.
Smith, himself, seemed to enjoy the day, taking time to hug and get photos with old friends and fans as he smiled throughout the event.
"This is amazing," said a smiling Smith when he stepped to the podium.
He also donned a jacket and hat emblazoned with the name of his alma mater, Overbrook High School.
In taking a time to address the audiance, he remembered walking the streets of Philadelphia in his youth.
"I walked across this bridge for my whole high school career in snow and rain,' he recalled.
And, in talking about the renaming effort, Smith said that ahead of the day, he found himself wondering "what is the Will Smith Way?" and, in the end, he said the answer laid in his parents and grandmother and the impact they had on his life.
"The Will Smith Way is encompassed in the lessons I got from my father, my mother and my grandmother," he said.
Smith said that his father taught him you need to be disciplined, suffer and work for your dreams.
"Nobody gets an easy ride and that's one of the things these streets of Philadelphia taught me is that there is nothing wrong with a hard day's work," said Smith.
Also, during the day, Smith recalled the origin of his nick name, "the fresh prince," saying he got it from Ms. Brown, his tenth grade teacher, who often called him "prince charming."
"Philly, I love you. I am yours, you are mine," he said.
Smith promised he would return to the city later this year to celebrate the Fourth of July.
Philadelphia's City Council approved a measure to rename the roadway for Smith recently, saying at the time that the city wanted to recognize Smith's accomplishments in the entertainment industry along with his charitable contributions and advocacy for social justice and equality.
Also, Smith has headed back to the studio following his infamous incident at the 2022 Oscars Awards and he's planning to release three albums this year, each representing what he calls "seasons."
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