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#FASHIONFILES: Versace Fall 2025 Crafts Superheroes From Classic Codes

Versace’s fall-winter 2025 collection hit the runway with the theatrical charge of a modern myth. Donatella Versace coined the clothes “Versace Superheroes,” garments designed with the strength to embolden—drenched in saturated colors, sharp tailoring, and the kind of visual bravado that doesn’t flinch under a spotlight.

Blazers came with linebacker shoulders and baroque linings, while leather—smooth, gleaming, and unapologetically dominant—reflected the house’s signature masculinity. It was Versace maximalism, built on exacting principles.
At the heart of the collection is a collision of interior and exterior—Versace Home reimagined as fashion armor. Leopard spots, golden medallions, and classical motifs were printed on silk shirting and oversized ties, cut so wide they recalled Gianni’s ’90s decadence with a wink.
Denim entered the picture with unexpected polish. Fitted or flared, spattered with crystals or paired with peak lapel tuxedo jackets, the jeans grounded the spectacle in a kind of off-duty rock star glamour.

While the palette shifted from regal purples to high-voltage reds, the show closed with Romeo Beckham in a shimmering mesh tank and studded leather gloves—bringing a sharp edge to classic trousers. In that final look, the message crystallized: this season, the Versace man is defined by conviction in bold self-expression and unapologetic style.


#RHOA: Kenya Moore Wanted ‘Protection and Assurances’ After Brit Eady’s Pistol Threat
For months, we’ve heard that Season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta got derailed after Kenya Moore allegedly showed explicit Brit Eady photos at the launch of her hair spa. Since then, we’ve just been patiently waiting to see the mess unfold on television.

In RHOA Season 16, Episode 4, an argument between Brit and Kenya quickly escalated out of control when Brit claimed she had a pistol. It was an alarming threat that some production insiders previously denied. Now that the moment has aired, Kenya took to her social media to share her perspective.

Kenya Moore reacts after Brit Eady’s gun threats are shown on RHOA
After last night’s episode of RHOA, Kenya posted a round of messages in reaction to Brit’s gun comments. According to Kenya, she wanted to feel supported by production after the threatening language she used.

“Being the longest-standing RHOA member threatened with whips and pistols by a newcomer 3 weeks into filming,” Kenya began. “Seeing this obsession play out is scary.”
She continued, ”I wanted protection and assurances that the threats would be taken seriously. I may be strong but I’m not bulletproof.”

This is a similar sentiment to what Kenya expressed last year when she confirmed her RHOA exit. At the time, the former Miss USA said that her conscience felt clear, but she needed to feel protected for the sake of her family.

“My daughter and I will continue to thrive in a non-toxic environment where we feel appreciated and most importantly, protected,” Kenya wrote on Instagram last year.
Next week, we’ll see exactly how things unfolded at the grand opening of Kenya Moore Hair Spa. It might also be the last time we see Kenya on Bravo.

The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo.


#NewMusic from Keri Hilson “Bae”

Keri Hilson has made her much anticipated and long awaited return to new music from the release of new single “Bae”.
In addition, she has also announced that she will release her upcoming third studio album “We Need To Talk” later this year. It has been nearly fifteen years since she released her last album “No Boys Allowed” in 2010.

LISTEN HERE: 
“Bae” was produced by “Mel & Mus”, and builds on the sound that Keri left us with over a decade ago. It also includes an interesting sample of the Hurricane Chris hit song “A Bay Bay”.

The album is set to release on April 18th, 2025.


#HipHopNews: HOT 97 Announces Summer Jam 2025 Lineup: GloRilla, A Boogie, Gunna, And More
HOT 97’s legendary Summer Jam concert is back for 2025, bringing an electrifying lineup to the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. As one of the biggest and most influential Hip-Hop festivals, this year’s event promises an unforgettable night of music, energy, and surprises going down Friday (June 20).

Produced by The Black Promoters Collective and the Prudential North to Shore Festival, Summer Jam 2025 is where Hip-Hop’s “past, present, and future collide.” Headlining this year’s show are some of the hottest names in the game including A Boogie, Gunna, GloRilla, Muni Long, Asake, and Ayra Starr. Adding a layer of nostalgia are Ja Rule and Friends, who will pay tribute to the late Irv Gotti in a must-see performance.

Fans can also expect high-energy sets from Kash Doll, Bobby Konders & Jabba featuring Masicka, Jim Jones & Friends, Cash Cobain, 41 (Kyle Rich, Jenn Carter, Tata), and more.
“Summer Jam is the pinnacle of Hip Hop culture, and we’re honored to bring this electrifying experience to fans once again. This year’s lineup is a testament to the genre’s evolution, featuring both chart-topping superstars and rising talent who are shaping the future of Hip Hop,” stated Shelby Joyner, Founder of SJ Presents and President of The Black Promoters Collective in a statement.

Last year’s Summer Jam saw a slew of musical acts at the UBS Arena in Elmont, NY, headlined by Doja Cat. Hip-Hop veterans also came out to celebrate HOT 97’s 30th anniversary. Method Man, Redman, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, and more all delivered classic records.
One unforgettable moment from the 2024 event is when Meth wasn’t too pleased with the reception to his performance. “Not our crowd at all,” he wrote on Instagram afterward. “Thanks again, New York and the whole tri-state (that showed up to the event) plus Pete and Ebro I got love for you guys, but never again… at this point the generation gap is just too wide for me.. #nevercomingback.”

Tickets go on sale this Friday (April 4), at 10 A.M. via Ticketmaster.com, 


Diddy’s Legal Team Says Infamous “Freak-Offs” Were Consensual

Diddy‘s legal team is saying that his infamous “freak-offs” were all consensual amongst every party involved—and some top lawyers see the play.
In a new clip from TMZ’s The Downfall of Diddy: His Defense, various lawyers spoke about the legal strategy, including Joe Tacopina, who served as A$AP Rocky’s lawyer for his Hollywood assault trial. Tacopina agreed with Diddy’s team, asserting that there may be some weight to their legal argument in court.

“The battleground here will be consent, in this whole case,” Tacopina expressed in the exclusive TMZ preview. “And quite frankly, at the time, it sounds like people were consenting. It’s not sex trafficking if everyone wants to be there. When you think of sex trafficking, you have connotations of people being sold for sex…And you’re not going to get that here.

“From what I’ve been told, is that the defense has countless written communications that will negate any lack of consent in this case, that will negate any coercion in this case. It’s going to be hard for them to say, “Yeah, I wrote this stuff, but I was just case scared, and I wrote that I was happy to come…but I wasn’t really wasn’t happy to come.’ This isn’t as signed, sealed, or delivered as most people think it is for the prosecution.”
As the trial date draws near, the embattled mogul has been hit with even more lawsuits. Most recently, Diddy was hit with a lawsuit from a John Doe alleging that Sean Combs sexually assaulted him on the set of a commercial in 2022 or 2023.

The Southern California-based man explains that they were filming a “high-profile commercial,” where he was contracted to work as a “photographer/production assistant.” The unnamed man then allegedly began speaking with the Bad Boy Records founder, which led the superstar to invite John Doe back to his trailer. Things immediately escalate from there, as Doe recalls Combs demanding oral sex from him, saying, “If you suck right, I’ll make your career take off” — an incident that the man calls “blatant sexual quid-pro-quo.”
“Combs framed this meeting as an opportunity for [Doe] to advance his career. [Doe], although hesitant, could not turn down what appeared to be a career-defining moment few ever receive,” the lawsuit reads, per USA TODAY. “The implication was clear, also, that if [Doe] did not perform oral sex on Combs to his satisfaction, his career would be over.”

Diddy is currently behind bars, where he will stay until his trial on May 5, 2025.


Sen. Cory Booker Breaks Record Gives longest Senate speech on record About Donald Trump's Policies
Cory Booker is doing something against Donald Trump and the “creepy billionaires.” Senator Booker uploaded a video to social media before taking the Senate floor on Monday night (Mar. 31) at 7 PM EST. Booker addressed the nation, which found him speaking about the backlash that Democrats have been facing for not doing enough against President Trump’s unconstitutional executive orders and actions, asserting that he would do his part.

“I’ve been hearing from people all over my state and indeed all over the nation calling upon folks in Congress to do more, to do things that recognize the urgency, the crisis of the moment,” Booker expressed in a video posted to social media beforehand. “And so we all have a responsibility, I believe, to do something different, to cause — as [late Rep.] John Lewis said — ‘good trouble,’ and that includes me.”

Once on the floor, Booker then alerted his peers that he intended to speak “for as long as I am physically able.” The New Jersey politician then embarked on +18 hour protest against Trump’s policies, demanding that his peers mobilize and take back the “America we know.”
With over 50,000 people watching live on YouTube, Booker addressed a litany of worries from the American people, such as price gouging, healthcare, free speech, the Department of Education, DOGE and foreign policy, as well as asking the country to return to a time when American decency meant something. However, when Booker arrived at the targeted criticisms against Trump and Elon Musk, his passion evoked a roaring approval from the political chambers. Booker claimed that the duo showed a “complete disregard for the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people.”

“In just 71 days, the president has inflicted harm after harm on Americans’ safety, financial stability, the foundations of our democracy, and any sense of common decency,” Booker said in his introductory remarks. “These are not normal times in our nation. And they should not be treated as such in the United States Senate.”

Booker appeared tired as the live event rolled into the 15th hour, but he claimed to have “fuel in the tank,” which he said as he gulped down a glass of water. Moving past 18 hours, Booker’s speech went into the book of American history, becoming the fifth-longest performed in the Senate.
While it may seem like Cory Booker’s move was a filibuster — a political speech intended to halt the advancement of a particular legislation — it wasn’t. Booker’s marathon speech is more of a critique of the current state of America’s political sphere, spearheaded by the Trump regime.    


NFL legend Richard Sherman’s home robbed while family home

A homeowner’s worst nightmare came to fruition for NFL legend Richard Sherman, whose house was broken into and robbed by gun-toting invaders while his wife and children were there.
The break-in actually took place on Saturday, March 29, but Sherman posted about the traumatic ordeal on Monday — one day before his birthday.

Richard Sherman shows images of the home invaders wielding pistols
“House being robbed at gun point with my family in it isn’t what anyone wants for a birthday gift,” the Super Bowl champion wrote on X. “Scary situation that my wife handled masterfully and kept my kids safe.”
Sherman posted another video showing the men as they busted through a window and screen and then raced around searching for valuables.

The feds have cautioned athletes about home break-ins
Home break-ins are a growing problem for wealthy athletes. The U.S. Department of Justice recently issued a caution to athletes through the media about the propensity of organized robbers to target athletes — just as they have done with Hollywood stars for years in greater Los Angeles.

During this past season, the homes of two-time Super Bowl champions Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were broken into while the players were playing a home game. Joe Burrow, a quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals, also reported his home was ransacked and valuables were stolen while he was away playing a game.
The FBI recently busted a reportedly sophisticated Chilean theft ring in February 2025 that targeted wealthy athletes’ homes in New York and New Jersey before spreading out across the country. All the invaders arrested reportedly emanated from the South American country.

Sherman, who played for the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers, has maintained a home in King County, Wash., near Seattle.
The King County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the incident is under active investigation, but no arrests have been made.
Richard Sherman rose from Compton to Stanford University, then to NFL stardom
Sherman rose to fame as a star defensive back from Compton, Calif., who graduated from elite Stanford University in just three years. He was the most vocal and visible leader of the iconic “Legion of Boom” for the Seattle Seahawks who appeared in back-to-back Super Bowls, winning one of them. The LOB led the NFL in pass defense in 2013 and 2014.

Sherman, now retired and considered a first-ballot Hall of Fame candidate, operates as an analyst for “Thursday Night Football” on Amazon Prime.


Trump administration considers plan to eliminate CDC's HIV prevention division

The Trump administration is considering a plan to eliminate the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s division focused on HIV prevention and potentially move its responsibilities over to another department within the Department of Health and Human Services, according to a source familiar with the plan.

The plan to eliminate the CDC's Division on HIV Prevention is still in the "very, very preliminary stages," the source said, and no final call has been made yet.
A memo circling among HIV prevention advocates — who began hearing rumors of the possible move earlier Tuesday — claimed that the plan could be implemented within "48 hours," but the source said it would likely "be a little longer than that."

HIV prevention advocates warned the drastic change could force states to bear the burden on prevention programs and could cost U.S. taxpayers millions of dollars if the virus resurges.
There are approximately 1.1 to 1.2 million people who are highly vulnerable to acquiring HIV in the U.S., according to Jesse Milan, president and CEO of AIDS United, a nonprofit group.

“It would be devastating,” Milan said. "The work is important because every new HIV transmission results in a person having a lifetime cost related to being HIV positive."
The CDC’s division is responsible for tracking HIV infections across the U.S., conducting research — in some cases with outside groups — on HIV transmission, and promoting testing and prevention, such as the use of the HIV prevention pill, known as PrEP.

There has been significant progress against new HIV infections in the U.S., with rates declining most significantly among younger people, ages 13 to 24. If the CDC does pull back from supporting prevention programs, experts worry that progress could be reversed. In 2022, there were 31,800 estimated new HIV infections in the U.S., according to government data.

Under the administration's possible plan to get rid of the department, the CDC's HIV prevention work could move over to another program at HHS, possibly under the agency's Health Resources and Services Administration, which does its own HIV work under The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, the source said.

Milan was skeptical of the plan to move the CDC’s HIV work to the Health Resources and Services Administration, noting that its work primarily deals with people with HIV, not prevention.
Officials haven't yet figured out the logistics, the source said, including staffing and what financial resources would be devoted to it.
Another potential plan, the source said, that would cut as much as $700 million from the CDC HIV division also hasn't yet been decided.

In an emailed statement, Andrew Nixon, a spokesperson for HHS, said "no final decision on streamlining CDC's HIV Prevention Division has been made."
"HHS is following the Administration’s guidance and taking a careful look at all divisions to see where there is overlap that could be streamlined to support the President’s broader efforts to restructure the federal government," Nixon said. "This is to ensure that HHS better serves the American people at the highest and most efficient standard."

The CDC’s HIV prevention division dates back to the early 1980s, as the agency responded to the emerging AIDS epidemic. 
Public health experts and advocates pushed back on the move to possibly eliminate the division.
"The Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program does not fill all the HIV gaps," said Harold Phillips, deputy director for programs at NMAC, an advocacy group. "It only serves those with an HIV diagnosis."
In January, federal health officials scrubbed a swath of HIV-related content from the CDC’s website as part of the Trump’s administration’s effort to remove all context related to gender identity.


Lizzo’s Trainer Shaun T Defends Her Against Ozempic Rumors, Says She Is ‘Very Fit’
Lizzo’s fitness trainer, Shaun T, wants to shut down the Ozempic rumors surrounding his client once and for all.
The celebrity fitness trainer was approached by a TMZ photographer this week who asked him about celebrities being accused of using popular weight loss drugs after shedding pounds.

“The accusations are wildly annoying,” Shaun told the outlet in the video linked here. “I think that generally people think because now something is available and popular, they're not going to give people props. People would rather hate before they give people props.”
“I have trained Lizzo. Like, I have worked out with her, I have danced with her. Lizzo is very fit,” he emphasized. “People think, like, just because someone's like a quote unquote plus size person there, they're not fit.”

Shaun said Lizzo has done his infamous “Insanity” program. He also vouched for pop singer Meghan Trainor, saying she and her husband, Spy Kids star Daryl Sabara, had lost weight with his T25 program. 
“That's the first thing I'd say: so don't automatically assume that just because a celebrity or anybody's losing weight that they're on Ozempic,” Shaun said. “The second thing I want to say, which is absolutely important, is for people to mind your business.”

“Because the people who are actually talking about, ‘Oh my gosh, that person's using Ozemic,’ you're probably not even working out. And the people who are working out, most of them are like, ‘Cool, if they are using Ozempic, I hope that they're eating healthy,’ or something like that,” he added.
The “About Damn Time” singer revealed she hit her weight loss goal in January after sharing her workouts and fitness advice with fans on TikTok for the past year.
Last week, it was announced that the 4-time Grammy winner would take on the role of Rock ‘n’ Roll icon Rosetta Tharpe in an upcoming biopic.


Rosie O'Donnel's Daughter Gets Probation On her felony drug and bail jumping charges

Comedian Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea sentenced to probation after her conviction on multiple felony drug and bail jumping charges...
Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea has learned of her fate in Wisconsin court five months after she was first arrested.
The 27-year-old was arrested three times between September and December in Wisconsin, beginning with a Sept. 10 arrest on multiple felony charges including neglecting a child and possession of methamphetamine. She posted bail and was released, only to be arrested again a month later on several more felony counts including bail jumping, resisting or obstructing an officer, and possession of methamphetamine.

In November, she was arrested for a third time on similar felony counts — possession of methamphetamine, bail jumping and possession of narcotic drugs — and appeared in court in Wisconsin on Monday, March 31 related to the charges.
According to court records obtained by PEOPLE, Chelsea appeared in court alongside her attorney Brad Hansen for a sentencing on the three felony counts she pled guilty to in February — resisting or obstructing an officer, felony bail jumping and possession of methamphetamine.
That same day, her misdemeanor charges for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of narcotic drugs were both dismissed.

Chelsea was sentenced to six years probation on March 31, a two-year sentence for each of the three guilty counts. She could face prison time, should she violate any of the probation requirements.
The conditions of the mom of four's probation include absolute sobriety, no possession of alcohol or another controlled substance without a valid prescription, no contact with any known drug users or sellers, and no possession or ownership of any firearm.
Chelsea is also required to obtain a high school diploma or GED, and complete a full mental health evaluation, per the court records. The criminal case against Rosie's oldest daughter is now closed.


Viola Davis Confesses Her Regret Over Misjudging Chadwick Boseman Before His Passing
Viola Davis admitted she misread Chadwick Boseman‘s need for special care on the set of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom before learning he was quietly battling colon cancer.
In a conversation with The Times, Davis reflected on her initial reaction to Boseman’s on-set routine, which included massages and calming music provided by his girlfriend and makeup artist.

“There was a part of me that was a little judgmental — why do you need all that?” she said. “Little did I know that they were doing it because he was dying.”
Boseman, who died in August 2020 at age 43, had kept his diagnosis private from nearly everyone, including his co-stars.

He was first diagnosed with stage three colon cancer in 2016, which later advanced to stage four. Despite undergoing surgeries and chemotherapy, he continued to work in physically demanding roles, including Marshall, Da 5 Bloods and Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.
Davis said she felt remorse after learning the truth, praising Boseman’s strength and commitment to his craft.
She previously called him a “beautiful man and artist” and said his legacy extends far beyond his role as King T’Challa in Black Panther. She added that his authenticity and integrity will continue influencing generations of actors.

“He was a hero not just for Black Panther but for being who he was,” Davis said during a previous interview with The Guardian, shortly after Chadwick Boseman’s passing in 2020.
Boseman’s final performance in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom earned him a posthumous Academy Award nomination and a Screen Actors Guild Award for Best Male Actor.
He died at his Los Angeles home on August 28, 2020, surrounded by his wife, Taylor Simone Ledward and family.


Cardi B Makes Power Move With New Beauty & Fashion Brands—Unveils First Look

Cardi B gave fans a first look at her upcoming fashion line after announcing a new joint venture with Revolve group.
Cardi B has unveiled a high-stakes fashion and beauty partnership with Revolve Group, taking her growing business empire to the next level.

The Grammy Award-winning rapper is stepping into the business spotlight with a joint venture that will roll out clothing and beauty lines, significantly expanding her influence beyond music. The first drop is slated for later in 2025.
“My beauty line, people have been expecting that, like an album,” Cardi B told Women’s Wear Daily in an exclusive interview.
Cardi B wants to build long-term brand value rather than just endorse products. Revolve, known for tapping into influencer culture, is banking on Cardi’s cultural pull to connect with Millennial and Gen Z shoppers.

Cardi explained, “When something is so expected, people want it to be the best, or, they want it to be the worst so they can be like, ‘Haha you don’t know about s–t b—h!’ People expect the best from both fields. We have to come in strong.”
Cardi B wore a sharply tailored white blazer dress from her upcoming line during the interview, offering a first look at what’s to come. The outfit was sleek, form-fitting and unmistakably her.

“I personally believe that I put a lot of people on a lot of trends,” she added. “It’s not even about getting paid, but it’s not appreciated. I gotta do this for me because I don’t get thank yous. If I don’t have a good year, I don’t get, ‘How have you been?’ Nobody does that. It’s time for me to do s–t for my own self, not for everybody else.”

Hints of the venture first surfaced in December 2024 when Cardi teased a huge project without naming names.
“I got something very important to me that is coming out next year. I don’t want to say too much,” she said at the time. “This is something that I been wanting to do for a very long time. I just left a billion-dollar play.”


The Who's Roger Daltrey Reveals He's Going Blind And Deaf At Age 81
The Who's iconic frontman, Roger Daltrey, has revealed that he is slowly going deaf and blind. During a concert at London's Royal Albert Hall, Daltrey, who turned 81 on March 1, shared the poignant news with his audience.
Emphasizing the "joys of getting old," the musician noted, "The joys of getting old mean you go deaf. I also now have got the joy of going blind. Fortunately, I still have my voice, because then I'll have a full Tommy."

Despite these challenges, Daltrey's humor remains intact. He referenced "Tommy," The Who's 1969 rock opera whose titular character is deaf, mute, and blind, joking that losing his voice would complete his transformation into Tommy.
"Take your f***ing earplugs with you to the gigs," Daltrey reportedly told the crowd, as he reflected on his lengthy career and hearing loss in a solo concert in Las Vegas in 2018.
Daltrey's bandmate Pete Townshend, 79, also shared his own health struggles. He revealed, "Four and a half weeks ago, I had my left knee replaced." Townshend jokingly blamed his knee injury on attempts to dance like The Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, adding a lighthearted twist by suggesting he might "auction off the old one" once he got his new knee in surgery.

The bond between Daltrey and Townshend, the two remaining original members of The Who, remains unbroken as they continue performing and advocating for causes such as the Teenage Cancer Trust. Daltrey has been involved in the charity's Royal Albert Hall concerts since their inception in 2000, stepping back this year but staying on as an honorary patron.

The Who, known for hits like "My Generation," "Baba O'Riley," and "Won't Get Fooled Again," has shown no signs of slowing down despite their advancing age. Townshend hinted at a possible farewell tour, suggesting, "It feels to me like there's one thing The Who can do, and that's a final tour where we play every territory in the world and then crawl off to die."

In a reflective moment, Daltrey told The Times in January 2024, "My dreams came true so, listen, I'm ready to go at any time. My family are all great and all taken care of. You've got to be realistic. You can't live your life forever. Like I said, people my age, we're in the way. There are no guitar strings to be changed on this old instrument."
The resilience and humor of Daltrey and Townshend as they confront aging continue to inspire fans young and old. The Who's legacy as one of the most influential rock bands remains strong, transcending time and personal struggles.


John Boyega Calls 'Star Wars' 'The Most Whitest' Franchise, Slams Toxic Fans
John Boyega, known for his role as Finn in the "Star Wars" sequel trilogy, criticized the franchise over its handling of diversity. He vented his frustrations during an interview featured in the new Apple TV+ original documentary, "Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood."

Reflecting on his groundbreaking position as the first Black lead character in the galaxy far, far away, Boyega didn't mince his words as he hit out at the series' predominantly white casting.
"Lemme tell ya, 'Star Wars' always had the vibe of being in the most whitest, elite space. It's a franchise that's so white that a Black person existing in [it] was something," he lamented.

Boyega's journey in the galaxy far, far away, which began with "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" and continued through "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" and "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker," was marked by significant online harassment from racist and toxic fans.

He noted the dismissive attitude of some fans, "You can always tell it's something when some 'Star Wars' fans try to say, 'Well, we had Lando Calrissian and had Samuel L. Jackson!' It's like telling me how many cookie chips are in the cookie dough. It's like, they just scattered that in there, bro!"
Boyega also highlighted the industry's readiness to accept minorities in supporting roles but not as leading heroes. "They're okay with us playing the best friend, but once we touch their heroes, once we lead, once we trailblaze, it's like, 'Oh my God, it's just a bit too much! They're pandering,' " he remarked.

In 2020, Boyega aired similar grievances to GQ magazine, expressing his frustration with Disney's handling of his character. "What I would say to Disney is do not bring out a Black character, market them to be much more important in the franchise than they are and then have them pushed to the side. It's not good. I'll say it straight up," he said.

Boyega criticized the disproportionate attention given to his co-stars, Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver, compared to himself and Kelly Marie Tran.
After his candid interview with GQ, Boyega revealed that a Disney executive reached out to him for a transparent conversation.
He hoped that his openness would pave the way for future Black professionals in the industry. "I hope that the conversation is not such a taboo or elephant in the room now, because someone just came and said it," he noted.

"Number One on the Call Sheet: Black Leading Men in Hollywood" is now available to stream on Apple TV+, offering more insight into Boyega's experiences and the broader challenges faced by Black actors in Hollywood.


The Beatles Cast Revealed, All Four Movies Opening in April 202
At Sony Pictures’ presentation at CinemaCon on Monday, director Sam Mendes revealed the release strategy for his upcoming quartet of movies about The Beatles – dubbed The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event – and officially announced the actors playing the Fab Four.

Harris Dickinson (Babygirl) plays John Lennon, Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) plays Paul McCartney, Barry Keoghan (The Batman) plays Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn (The Fantastic Four: First Steps) plays George Harrison.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event will be in theaters April 2028. The exact release dates and the order in which each Beatle’s film will be released wasn’t disclosed. Mendes said he envisions the movies being seen in a particular order, but won’t reveal that yet.

The official logline declares: “Each man has his own story, but together they are legendary.”
Mendes said each film is told from the perspective of one of the Beatles but that each intersects in their own way, and that seeing all four films in proximity tells the full story in a totally unique way.
“We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house,” said Mendes, who also produces along with Pippa Harris, Julie Pastor, and Alexandra Derbyshire.

Mendes said they will be in principal photography for just over a year.
The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event is a Neal Street production in association with Apple Corps for Sony Pictures.


Tyler Perry Studios Launches Dream Collective to Nurture Emerging Filmmakers

Tyler Perry Studios is launching the Dream Collective, an innovative program designed to discover and nurture emerging filmmakers.
This initiative offers aspiring filmmakers “unprecedented access to industry experts, hands-on training and tailored support, empowering them to tell their stories and build toward career sustainability,” according to Perry. The program will focus on the process of creating a short film.

“For a long time, it’s been on my heart to create a program where I could take what I’ve learned in this business and share it with others. That’s why today, I’m honored and excited to introduce the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective,” said Perry, Deadline reports.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for up-and-coming directors to learn about the craft and business of filmmaking from professionals at the top of their game. In a word, this is about access,” he continued.

“Breaking into the industry can be tough–believe me. When I started making movies twenty years ago, even though my stage plays were selling out, nobody in Hollywood knew my name or gave me a shot. The Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective is my dream of opening the door for the next generation of artists.”

Dawn Hudson will lead the Tyler Perry Dream Collective.
“After I left the Academy [of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences], Tyler and I had a conversation about how the film industry is getting more and more difficult to enter and navigate,” said Hudson, former CEO of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. “Film schools are expensive. If you’re not directly connected in some way, it’s easy to feel shut out.  This is why we joined forces to create the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective. It is of vital importance to have a diversity of voices in cinema and television. This makes the world a more compassionate and informed place to live in. You can’t create without community. And you damn sure can’t make films.”

Nekisa Cooper, who will lead Program Design & Production, added: “There’s so much more opportunity in television and film than there ever was. Still, there’s a ton of work to be done. That’s why the Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective is so incredibly important. This program is about knowledge-building, skill-building, habit-building and brand-building. Our goal is to amplify a multiplicity of voices in the industry and give emerging filmmakers the tools to tell their stories and design sustainable careers.”

For more information, visit the website here Tyler Perry Studios Dream Collective. 
Applications open on April 17.


Louisiana Rejects MAGA and 50 Cent: Amendment Vote Defeats Proposals They Backed 
*In Louisiana, some big names like Governor Jeff Landry, Donald Trump Jr., and rapper/entrepreneur 50 Cent faced a major setback. On Saturday, voters in the Bayou State said “no” to four proposed amendments to the state constitution. This was a surprising result for many who supported the changes.

What Were the Amendments?
The amendments aimed to change important laws in Louisiana.
Amendment 1 wanted to create special courts in the state. It would have also allowed the Louisiana Supreme Court to punish out-of-state lawyers who behaved badly. This change was meant to make the legal system stronger.

Amendment 2 sought to lower the state’s maximum income tax rate. The amendment also planned to move a lot of money from state savings into the general fund. This would make it easier for Governor Landry and state lawmakers to spend that money. According to the Louisiana Illuminator, this change could have impacted hundreds of millions of dollars.

Amendment 3 would have made it simpler to treat some young people, under 17, as adults in the legal system. Finally, Amendment 4 aimed to change when judicial elections happen in Louisiana.

Backing the Amendments
Several influential figures supported these amendments. Governor Landry invested a lot of time and effort trying to convince people to vote for them. He wanted to make meaningful changes in the state. Donald Trump Jr. also joined in to support the amendments.

50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, faced some criticism when he showed his support for Amendment 2 with a promotional video. The rapper has plans to build a big production studio in Shreveport, Louisiana. His efforts to back the amendment were significant, but they didn’t help sway the voters.

Even with all this backing, none of the four amendments received more than 40% of support from voters. This was a big disappointment for those who fought for these changes, NBC News is reporting.

The Governor’s Reaction
Instead of accepting the defeat calmly, Governor Landry reacted strongly. He blamed outside influences for the loss.
In a statement, he said that “Soros and far-left liberals poured millions into Louisiana with propaganda and outright lies about Amendment 2.”

George Soros is a well-known liberal donor, and Landry seems to be suggesting that his influence made a difference in the outcome of the vote. He added, “We realize how hard positive change can be to implement in a State that is conditioned for failure.” His comments show that he is frustrated about what happened.

Sour Grapes?
Landry’s reaction raised eyebrows. Some people think he is just upset because his efforts did not work out. Instead of looking at what the voters said, he blamed others instead.
This situation highlights how politics can be complicated. While some people support certain laws, others may not agree. In Louisiana, this vote shows that the majority were not in favor of the changes Landry, Trump Jr., and 50 Cent wanted.

A Wake-Up Call
This outcome may serve as a wake-up call for MAGA supporters in Louisiana. Their efforts to push these amendments failed, and they will have to rethink their strategies. The voters spoke clearly when they rejected the proposed changes.
Voter support is essential for political leaders. When people disagree, it can signal a need for different ideas and approaches. Landry and his supporters might need to listen to their constituents more closely in the future.

Conclusion
The vote in Louisiana reflects a significant moment in the political landscape. With big names backing four amendments that did not pass, it shows how divided opinions can be. Governor Landry’s reaction has added fuel to the fire, but the voters have made their choice.
In the end, these amendments did not go through. This situation leaves everyone wondering what the future holds for Louisiana politics and what changes might come next.


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#FASHIONFAB: Cynthia Erivo in Dior at the 2025 GLAAD Media Awards
We have no doubt Cynthia will be ramping up the Elphaba drag in a few months, for the runup to Wicked 2, but for now, she must be enjoying the prospect of wearing relatively simple items. Dior tasked a bunch of artists and designers with interpreting their iconic Lady Dior bag and Cynthia’s sporting the one by London artist Michaela Yearwood-Dan. 
It’s fabulous.


#RHOA: Porsha Williams Makes Damning Statement About Drew Sidora Getting "Fired"
As The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Porsha Williams works to expand her lifestyle brand into a "a billion dollar empire," she's hoping to shrink her roster of Go Naked Hair ambassadors by one: castmate Drew Sidora.
During a team meeting in Season 16, Episode 4, Porsha's creative director, Johnnie, who's also a music executive, revealed that Drew "reached out" to him about sitting down with her and Dennis McKinley to strategize how he could help boost her music career. "It was random because I was like, 'When did Dennis become Quincy Jones?'" Johnnie quipped.

Instead of directly commenting on Drew working with her ex-fiancé in the meeting, Porsha brought up her status with the company. "As far as Drew, there are some other things that she has not done according to her contract that Go Naked corporate will handle," she said.
Claiming in a confessional that Go Naked Hair has "a full-blown team," including attorneys, admin, and HR, Porsha explained, "I cannot just say, 'Fire her.' That would not be proper business."
Crossing her fingers, though, Porsha confessed, "Am I hoping the bitch gets fired? Yes."

Though Porsha didn't elaborate on Drew's alleged contract violations, the topic of her involvement with the brand previously arose in Episode 2.
"My problem with you is this: You are a lowdown dirty individual. And you know what I'm talking about," Porsha told Drew during a confrontation at Shamea Morton's birthday bash, before asking producers for permission to break the fourth wall.
Able to speak freely, Porsha explained that one of her issues was that Drew had contacted the RHOA production team about filming a Go Naked photoshoot that she had set up without her permission.

What's more, Porsha added, "You have been trying to go behind my back and do something very dirty by asking Dennis to film with you."
As Porsha reiterated in another Episode 4 interview, one of her "main boundaries" with Dennis is that he "doesn't need to be filming with" Drew.
"It's giving Single White Female," she said of her RHOA castmate. "Which is cute when [we're] working together and [you're] wearing my wigs, but, bitch, you can't actually be me." 

So, it likely didn't help their already-strained friendship when cameras caught up with Drew and Dennis in the studio, later in the episode. After the "I Did It to Me" singer explained that Dennis was "an intricate part" of her album, serving as executive producer and placing her with award-winning producers and writers, the conversation turned to her being in "quite a lot of trouble" with Porsha lately.  

"When I go hang out with my girls, it's a little stressful of an environment," Drew admitted to Dennis. "She's goin' off because I'm working with you, and you told me she was all good with it. But now she's not OK." 
Though Dennis claimed he didn’t "even know what's going on," a well-timed flashback to his hot mic moment in Episode 2, during which Porsha warned him it would "be a problem" if he filmed with Drew, proved otherwise.

As he put it to Drew, though, "When we started this, [Porsha] was in Nigeria eating fufu. I didn't have to be like, 'Hey, look, this is what I got goin' on.'"
When Drew asked Dennis to "bridge the gap" with Porsha and "clear the air" now, though, he responded, "You take the lead on that."

Are Drew Sidora and Porsha Williams friends now?
It’s unlikely she'll take that step anytime soon, though. 
As Drew explained in a confessional, "Me and Porsha at this point, it's like a closed door for me. I have made several attempts to try and talk to her, and you have to just let Porsha be Porsha, and we'll talk on Porsha's time. And if not, it is what it is." 

Even so, Drew and Porsha avoided conflict (and any meaningful conversation, in general) at Angela Oakley’s bank dinner, later in the episode. So, in the meantime, it seems the two will at least be able to peacefully coexist — for now, anyway.
As the drama plays out on RHOA Season 16, don’t miss the special reason Porsha and Dennis recently reunited.


#MusicNews: Chris Brown Announces ‘Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour’
Chris Brown has unveiled the dates for his Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour with special guests Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller.
The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of the R&B superstar’s self-titled album. 
“TEAM BREEZY !!!!!TEAM BREEZY!!!TEAM BREEZY!!!!!BREEZY BOWL 20th anniversary TOUR!!!!!!!!!! CELEBRATING 20 years of CB. So excited to be able to share this moment with the world and my amazing fans,” Brown wrote on Instagram.

“I CANT WAIT TO SEE ALL YALLS BEAUTIFUL FACES. IMA TAKE YALL THREW THESE ERAS BUT MOST IMPORTANTLY GIVE YALL MY HEART AND SOUL.”
The European leg kicks off June 8 in Amsterdam. From there, Brown will make stops in Hamburg, Manchester, London and more before wrapping up July 5 in Paris.

The North American leg launches July 30 in Miami, with additional stops in Detroit, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, Toronto, Atlanta and more. Walker will only appear on the North American leg.

According to Brown, more cities and dates will be added. “Just wanted y’all to know what was up first,” he wrote on Instagram Stories.
Presale tickets for the European leg will be available Monday, March 31,  and will run throughout the week. General onsale begins Thursday, April 3, at 10 a.m. local time. 

Additionally, the tour will offer a variety of VIP packages and experiences for fans in North America. Packages vary but include premium tickets, access to the pre-show VIP Lounge, exclusive VIP merch item, early entry into the venue and more. 
As noted above, Brown’s tour will celebrate the milestone anniversary of his debut album, Chris Brown, released Nov. 29, 2005, via Jive Records.

The album, which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200, spawned his No. 1 hit “Run It!” featuring Juelz Santana, plus “Yo (Excuse Me Miss),” “Say Goodbye” and “Gimme That.”
“Yo” and “Say Goodbye” were also top 10 hits on the Hot 100 chart, peaking at No. 7 and No. 10, respectively.
The then-teen sensation landed his first two Grammy nominations at the 49th ceremony for Best Contemporary R&B Album and Best New Artist.

In 2019, Chris Brown was certified 3x platinum by the RIAA for selling over three million copies in the U.S.
Brown’s upcoming tour comes on the heels of his sold-out stadium concerts in South Africa and Brazil in December 2024. Both multi-night shows sold out instantly. 
Earlier that summer, Brown embarked on his 11:11 Tour with special guests Muni Long and Maeta. The highly successful tour grossed $82.3 million and sold 446,000 tickets for 36 shows, according to Billboard.

The 11:11 Tour supported Brown’s 11th studio album, 11:11, released in November 2023. In April 2024, he reissued the project with his 11:11 (Deluxe), featuring 13 additional tracks, including his latest hit, “Residuals.” 
“Thank you God for covering me in your love and thank you Team Breezy being my ride or dies! Thank you to my kids! Thank you to every producer, writer, management, RCA, street team, radio, photographers, directors, and thank you to the Grammys,” he wrote on Instagram.

Circling back to the Breezy Bowl, he has musical history with his special guests Walker and Tiller. In 2019, he joined Walker on “Something Real,” along with producer London On Da Track.
Walker’s appearance on the tour will align with her upcoming third album, Finally Over It. The highly awaited album will include the lead single “Heart of a Woman.” 

As for Tiller, Breezy and Pen Griffey have a few collaborations under their belt, including “Need You Right Here,” “Run Away” and “Wait On It.”
The latter is Jeremih’s song, which he released in June 2024. The former is lifted from Brown’s album Breezy, while “Run Away” appears on 11:11 Deluxe. 
Tiller will be promoting his self-titled album, released in April 2024 via RCA Records. The album included his popular track “Whatever She Wants.” 

See Chris Brown’s stadium tour dates below.
Chris Brown’s Breezy Bowl XX Stadium World Tour Dates
European Dates

Jun 8 – Amsterdam, NL @ Johan Cruyff Arena
Jun 11 – Hamburg, Germany @ Volksparkstadion
Jun 13 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Deutsche Bank Park
Jun 15 – Manchester, UK @ Co-Op Live
Jun 16 – Manchester, UK @ Co-Op Live
Jun 19 – Cardiff, UK @ Cardiff Principality Stadium
Jun 21 – London, UK @ Tottenham Hotspur Stadium
Jun 26 – Birmingham, UK @ Villa Park Stadium
Jun 28 – Dublin, Ireland @ Marlay Park
Jul 1 – Glasgow, UK @ Hampden Park
Jul 5 – Paris, France @ Paris La Défense Arena


North American Dates
Jul 30 – Miami, FL @ LoanDepot Park
Aug 2 – Tampa, FL @ Raymond James Stadium
Aug 5 – Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
Aug 8 – Detroit, MI @ Ford Field
Aug 10 – Washington, DC @ Nationals Park
Aug 12 – East Rutherford, NJ @ MetLife Stadium
Aug 16 – Philadelphia, PA @ Citizens Bank Park
Aug 19 – Toronto, ON @ Rogers Stadium
Aug 23 – Montréal, QC @ Parc Jean-Drapeau
Aug 25 – Boston, MA @ Fenway Park
Aug 28 – Chicago, IL @ Wrigley Field
Aug 30 – Atlanta, GA @ Truist Park
Sep 3 – Arlington, TX @ Globe Life Field
Sep 5 – St. Louis, MO @ The Dome at America’s Center
Sep 8 – Houston, TX @ Daikin Park
Sep 11 – Phoenix, AZ @ Chase Field
Sep 13 – Los Angeles, CA @ SoFi Stadium
Sep 17 – San Diego, CA @ Petco Park
Sep 20 – Las Vegas, NV @ Allegiant Stadium


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#HipHopNews: Trick Trick Goes On Transphobic Tirade During Heated Argument With Gay Man
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Detroit rapper Trick Trick made waves on social media after a clip from his recent interview capturing a fiery tirade against transgender people quickly went viral and spiraled into chaos.

Trick Trick delivered the rant during his recent appearance on the alternative, conservative leaning platform No B####### News Hour. In the nearly four-minute clip circulating from his interview, Trick Trick wasted no time diving into his controversial views, attacking transgender athletes and educators with unfiltered aggression. As a result, he became enthralled into an argument with one of the other guest’s on the show.

“We got men beating the s### out of women in women’s sports and this, it was perfectly g###### legal,” Trick Trick declared.
Trick Trick then turned his attention to schools, ranting, “We got transgenders or transistors or whatever the f### they are coming in schools talking to children. What the f### is you doing talking to these babies about what? What are you? What the f###?”

His frustration only grew as he questioned the state of American society.
“How the f### did we get here?” he questioned rhetorically. “At this point, America, we got a g###### problem.”
As Trick Trick clashed with another guest, the conversation quickly took a tense turn when he was pressed on his inflammatory statements.

“I don’t give a f### about all that cuz,” he erupted, “He asked you a question about something else. You ain’t got to come back.”
His impatience mounted as he struggled to keep his composure.
“He’s still f###### talking,” he said. “I’m not here to talk to him bro. I’m here to talk to you.”
The discussion grew even more chaotic, as Trick Trick became increasingly agitated, shutting down any pushback over the transphobic rhetoric he was spewing. He then took aim at his critics, dismissing their concerns about his scathing rant.

“Who the f### made you the moral authority over how any-f######-body talk dog?” he questioned. “Where the f### do you get your positioning to tell anybody how to talk? I’ll wait.”
The interview ultimately devolved into a shouting match, with Trick Trick growing increasingly frustrated and nearly walking off set multiple times.
“You don’t get to tell me how to think you don’t get to tell me how to talk,” he said. “You don’t know nothing about me. You stated that from the beginning. So at this point yeah, you started wrong.”

His closing remarks were just as erratic, referencing Ukraine in a baffling attempt to shift the focus. As far as the bigger picture, Trick Trick’s comments follow Hip-Hop artists such as Janelle Monáe and Doechii calling out Donald Trump over his policies which strip transgender individuals of their gender rights. Trick Trick notoriously appeared alongside Trump on his campaign trail last year after he made an appearance at one of his rallies last October.


Iconic Actor Richard Chamberlain, known for ‘Dr. Kildare and The Thornbirds,’ dies at 90

Richard Chamberlain, an actor who got his start playing a hunky TV doctor and went on to become a miniseries maestro, died on Saturday, according to his publicist. He was 90 years old.
Chamberlain died in Hawaii of complications following a stroke, publicist Harlan Boll said in a statement. The award-winning “Thorn Birds” star would have turned 91 on Monday.

Chamberlain, a three-time Golden Globe winner, wore many hats over the years – actor, singer, soldier, painter, author – but he first rose to prominence and cemented his heartthrob status playing a handsome young physician in the 1960s series, “Dr. Kildare.”
The series aired on NBC between 1961 and 1966. In 1963, Chamberlain won a Golden Globe for best male TV star for his performance as Dr. Kildare.
“It took right off all around the world, as a matter of fact,” Chamberlain said in a 2021 interview. “I was getting all of this attention and stuff and it was my absolute, total dream come true. I was so happy with it.”

Chamberlain also had a thriving film career. In 1970, he played Octavius Caesar in “Julius Caesar,” alongside Charlton Heston and Jason Robards, and appeared in 1973’s “The Three Musketeers” alongside Raquel Welch and Oliver Reed. In 1974, he had a role in the Oscar-winning film “The Towering Inferno.”

In the 1980s, Chamberlain also became known as the “king of the mini-series,” according to the Associated Press. And it’s clear to see how he earned the moniker.
He starred in the hit miniseries’ “Shōgun” in 1980 and “The Thorn Birds” in 1983. Each earned him a Golden Globe. In 1996, he reprised his “Thorn Birds” role of Father Ralph de Bricassart in the TV movie “The Thorn Birds: The Missing Years.”

Chamberlain also played the role of Jason Bourne in the first on-screen iteration of the “Bourne Identity” franchise, appearing in the TV miniseries in 1988. He later went on to star in several films and TV movies throughout the 1990s including “Birds of Prey” and “The Lost Daughter.”
Through the aughts, Chamberlain appeared as a guest star on many modern-day sitcoms and TV comedies, including “Will and Grace,” “The Drew Carey Show” and “Desperate Housewives.”

His final credit on his IMDb page is for the 2019 drama-mystery “Finding Julia.”
In addition to a brief career as a recording artist, Chamberlain took several memorable stage roles over the years, including a run as Henry Higgins in “My Fair Lady” and a brief stint on Broadway opposite Mary Tyler Moore in “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” which closed in previews.

Born in Los Angeles, California, Chamberlain grew up in Beverly Hills with his parents and older brother Bill before earning a bachelor’s degree in arts from Pomona College, Boll’s statement noted.
After graduating, Chamberlain joined the US Army and served 16 months in Korea, where he earned the rank of sergeant.
Chamberlain is survived by his longtime partner Martin Rabbett.
“Our beloved Richard is with the angels now. He is free and soaring to those loved ones before us,” Rabbett told CNN in a statement Sunday. “How blessed were we to have known such an amazing and loving soul.”


#FINALFOUR: Duke, Auburn, Houston, and Florida battling in the Final Four in San Antonio
The field is set and, as it turns out, the first four rounds could have been an email.
For the first time since 2008, the Final Four will consist entirely of No. 1 seeds, with No. 1 overall seed Auburn becoming the last to join Florida, Duke and Houston in San Antonio after a 70-64 win over Michigan State in Atlanta.

Every team's path has been different. For Houston, it has been marked by stifling defense in the face of an exceptionally difficult region. For Florida, it has involved a pair of huge comebacks and some clutch shooting down the stretch. For Duke, it has been almost alarmingly easy, with the Blue Devils averaging a margin of victory of 23.5 points per game. And for Auburn, it has featured wins over a pair of Big Ten schools to get to the final weekend.

One side of the bracket will feature Auburn vs. Florida in an SEC showdown between the conference's regular season and tournament champions. The other side will see Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel and the vaunted Blue Devils taking on a Houston team led by coach Kelvin Sampson, who has carved out a bit of a legend in Space City ahead of his second Final Four appearance with the Cougars.

Here's the full list of teams to make the Final Four in 2025:
Who is in the Final Four?
No. 1 Florida (West)
No. 1 Duke (East)
No. 1 Houston (Midwest)
No. 1 Auburn (South)
Final Four schedule

Game 1: No. 1 Auburn vs No. 1 Florida | 6:09 p.m. on CBS 
Game 2: No. 1 Houston vs No. 1 Duke | 8:49 p.m. on CBS 


France’s far-right leader Le Pen sentenced to prison and banned from office in embezzlement trial
Le Pen may still appeal the four-year sentence, two years of it suspended, and five-year political ban, which came after she was found guilty of misusing $3 million to pay party staff.
Far-right French leader Marine Le Pen was handed a four-year prison sentence and banned from holding public office for five years by a French court Monday, in what could be the biggest setback for her political cause in a generation.

Until this week, Le Pen had looked like the likeliest winner in France's next presidential election set for 2027, but she was found guilty Monday by a court of embezzling European Union funds.
When handing down the sentence, the court said the crimes committed by Le Pen, 56, warranted an immediate ban from public office, Reuters reported. The court also handed her a fine of 100,000 euros ($108,195).

Le Pen’s lawyer said she would appeal the verdict, but she will remain ineligible while she does and could therefore be ruled out of the 2027 presidential race. She was also sentenced to four years’ imprisonment, with two to be served under house arrest and two suspended.
Speaking to French TV channel TF1, Le Pen said that a ruling barring her from seeking public office is "political" and aims to keep her out of the race for France's top job. She added that millions of people were “outraged” about the verdict and the ruling was a violation of the rule of law.

Even if she does appeal the ban on public office, only an appellate ruling could overturn it and restore her hopes of running, although time is running out for that to happen before the election as appeals in France can take several years to conclude. There is also no guarantee that an appeals court would rule more favorably.

The nine-week trial, which began in November after almost a decade of investigations, saw Le Pen and 24 other figures from her National Rally (RN) party accused of misusing more than 3 million euros ($3.3 million) of European Parliament funds to pay party staff between 2004 and 2016 in violation of E.U. regulations. All of those accused have denied the charges.
Delivering his ruling Monday, Judge Benedicte de Perthuis said Le Pen had been “at the heart” of the scheme. “It was established that all these people were actually working for the party, that their (EU) lawmaker had not given them any tasks,” he added, according to Reuters.

He said that the investigations also showed that “these were not administrative errors ... but embezzlement within the framework of a system put in place to reduce the party’s costs.”
Shortly after being convicted, Le Pen was seen abruptly leaving the Paris courtroom before her sentence was announced.
The ruling has the potential to reshape French politics, with Le Pen having spent decades turning her far-right vehicle into a mainstream and popular political force and herself into the favorite to win the country's next presidential elections, set to be fought in 2027.

After taking over the leadership from her late father, Jean-Marie Le Pen, she has transformed the RN, with its far-right nationalist roots, into the biggest single party in France’s parliament by making it more mainstream and popularizing it among younger and more blue-collar voters.

RN party president 29-year-old Jordan Bardella, who is expected to take Le Pen’s place if his mentor is forced to step down, said Monday that she had been “unjustly condemned,” adding that French democracy had been “executed,” Reuters said.
While RN won the largest number of votes in the first round of last year's parliamentary elections, it failed to win a majority and remains outside of France's governing coalition. Emmanuel Macron, the country's centrist president, has since attempted to steer his country through months of razor-thin majorities, no-confidence votes and political uncertainty.

Macron has experienced a mild recovery in the polls during that time — partly due to the ripple effect of President Donald Trump's first months back in office — but he cannot run for the presidency a third time due to term limits and any of his centrist successors risk losing to their ultraconservative rival.

A recent poll conducted by the French Institute of Public Opinion for the French broadcaster Sud Radio found that Le Pen would, with around 42% of the vote, easily win the first round of the next presidential election.
Even if she appeals the verdict, a "provisional execution" could see Le Pen, a three-time presidential contender and front-runner in the polls ahead of the 2027 vote, barred from running in the election.

Under the ban, Le Pen will not be removed from her seat in parliament until the end of her current term. She can also seek a last-minute reprieve from the French Constitutional Council, which is expected to hand a separate decision Friday on whether immediately barring elected officials from running for office is legal.

RN has accused prosecutors of seeking Le Pen’s “political death” to keep the popular far-right leader from seeking public office.
Le Pen said Saturday that she expected leniency from the judges, telling the French newspaper La Tribune Dimanche that “with provisional execution, the judges have the power of life or death over our movement ... but I don’t think they’ll go that far.”
The trial has also whipped up fierce debate within France around on the subject of how much judges should be allowed to intervene in the country's politics.

Across Europe, too, far-right leaders said the ruling showed democratic backsliding.
Hungary’s Viktor Orban posted on X saying “I am Marine!” Meanwhile, Deputy Italian Prime Minister Matteo Salvini described the ruling as a declaration of war by Brussels and called Le Pen his friend.
Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said in a media conference Monday that “European capitals show that they are not at all reluctant to go beyond democracy during the political process.”


Morgan Wallen Abruptly Walks Off ‘SNL’ Stage Before Show’s End, Posts Cryptic Message from Airplane

The 31-year-old country star appeared as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live on March 29, alongside host Mikey Madison, who won best actress for her role in Anora at the 2025 Oscars.
After performing a pair of songs from his forthcoming album, I’m the Problem, Wallen briefly joined the SNL cast at the end of the show, as is customary on the long-running sketch comedy series. He then whispered something into Madison’s ear, gave her a hug and abruptly walked off the stage at Studio 8H.

Soon after the incident, Wallen shared a photo on his Instagram Stories from his private plane, with the caption “Get me to God’s country” written over an image of the runway.

During his March 29 appearance on SNL, Wallen performed the title track from his upcoming album and later delivered the post-heartbreak anthem “Just in Case.” I’m the Problem is set for release on May 16.
The incident sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some criticizing Wallen’s actions on the show as rude. “Wow, Morgan Wallen just walking off the stage during the @nbcsnl credits? In decades of watching SNL, I don’t think I’ve ever seen that. For so many of us, that is sacred ground. What an a——,” one user posted on X. Another remarked that the artist’s behavior “couldn’t be more lame & undercutting coming from a country star.”

Other observers expressed support for the “Last Night” hitmaker. One X user commented that there’s “something SO pleasing about seeing Morgan Wallen storm off stage during goodnights. Don’t let the door hit ya!!!!!!!!!!” Another person added, “If you go back and watch the clips of Mikey with Morgan and Chloe from midweek (the hi I’m Mikey Madison and I’m hosting SNL this week with Morgan Wallen clips) you’ll see he didn’t want to shoot those either, and probably only did SNL cause his manager and agent made him.”
The singer-songwriter previously appeared on SNL in December 2020, performing “7 Summers” and “Still Goin Down” from Dangerous: The Double Album, which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Wallen was originally scheduled to appear two months prior but was replaced at the last minute for breaking SNL‘s strict COVID-19 safety protocols at the time. During his debut appearance, Wallen also appeared in a sketch poking fun at the controversy surrounding him when he was photographed partying and not wearing a mask in Alabama.
This week’s SNL episode follows Lady Gaga’s appearance on March 8, where she performed double duty as both host and musical guest. Past season 50 musical guests have included Tate McRae, GloRilla, Hozier, Gracie Abrams, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and Billie Eilish, among others.

In the upcoming weeks, Lizzo, Elton John, and Brandi Carlile are set to perform on episodes hosted by Jon Hamm and Jack Black.


Ye Addresses JAY-Z, Pusha T, John Legend And Others While Wearing Black KKK Garb
Ye (f.k.a. Kanye West) has, once again, set the net ablaze with a jaw-dropping interview that left no name unsaid. While appearing in a new interview with Akademiks this week, Ye used the highly anticipated conversation as an opportunity to re-air grievances and share new claims about his Hip-Hop peers — all while dressed controversially.

The unedited version kicks off with Ye wearing a Sean John shirt as a symbol of solidarity with Diddy, before swapping into an even more shocking outfit: a black Ku Klux Klan-inspired ensemble. From there, Ye spent an hour taking shots at an extensive list of his past collaborators, and those he once had a personal connection with.

In his usual unpredictable fashion, Ye didn’t hold back when it came to JAY-Z, Kendrick Lamar, Pusha T, Playboi Carti, and even his ex-wife, Kim Kardashian. No holds barred, Ye directly addressed Hov, calling out his lack of support. “JAY-Z, Beyoncé, you ain’t help me when I was having problems with my kids… You ain’t show up to my first wedding. You ain’t my family,” he said. His grievances extended to Lamar as well, accusing the Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper of lifting elements from The Life of Pablo for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. “It’s like, ‘Oh, these are the drums from this song. This is the approach to this song’,” he claimed.

Ye’s stance on his ex-wife Kim Kardashian further fueled the fire, with his frustration over custody and control of their children. He claimed, “This white woman and this white family have control of these highly influential Black kids that are half the children of Ye.” His discontent extended to Playboi Carti as well, whom he accused of reaching out to Kim in a way he deemed inappropriate. “Carti, you can leave me off the album and do that fa**ot-a** Trav sh*t if you want, but now you mentioned my daughter.”

Even longtime collaborator Pusha T wasn’t spared, as Ye blasted his silence on personal matters, stating, “If you ain’t gonna speak on my behalf with the situation I’m in right now with my children, don’t talk about my political views.”

Frank Ocean, Travis $cott, and J. Cole were also caught in the crossfire, as Ye dismissed their artistry while reinforcing his own superiority to them. Of Ocean, he remarked, “When I made ‘Moon,’ it basically ended Frank Ocean’s [career]. He ain’t have a song since then!” Meanwhile, he accused $cott of replacing his vocals on “four [Utopia] songs [recorded] from the ranch in Wyoming, [swapping] his choruses, and exact vocals for Future and SZA’s.”

Beyond music, Ye spoke on deeper controversy, voicing support for Diddy despite the serious allegations against him. He drew comparisons between his struggles with corporate America and Diddy’s legal battles, arguing that the music industry is weaponizing accusations to destroy Black artists. “I related to Puff,” he insisted, while downplaying abuse allegations, adding, “I don’t know somebody that hasn’t gotten into an altercation with their girl at one point.”

West’s unfiltered tirade didn’t stop there — Jim Jones, Ty Dolla $ign, and John Legend were also targets of his rant. He ridiculed Legend, dismissing him as ungrateful despite the success he claimed to have helped him achieve. “Look at John Legend’s old sissy a**… I changed generations of his life. And he got on that fa**ot-a** hot sweater — this ni**a wears sweaters in muthaf**king August in Barbados.” Jim Jones, meanwhile, was accused of withholding financial details and scoffing from Ye. “You gonna lie to me about a PDF, you fa**ot-a** ni**a?! After I sat and took the meeting for you and I didn’t even ask your broke-a** for a percentage?” he said.

As for Ty Dolla $ign, Ye was outraged over what he saw as industry coercion, claiming executives pressured Ty to publicly distance himself from him or risk losing his career. “Ty put up the tweet before we landed, he said, ‘I gotta say something.’ I said, ‘Say I’m not racist but Ye is.’ We agreed upon that. When we landed, he put up, ‘I don’t condone hate speech.’” And in perhaps the most self-aware moment of the interview, when asked about his decision to tweet “f**k Virgil” after the passing of fashion designer Virgil Abloh, Ye admitted: “I’m evil. I am evil person.”

However, the 808’s & Heartbreaks rapper had positive words for his longtime frenemy Drake, throwing his support behind the Toronto superstar in his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar. “Drake is a million times better than Kendrick and a million times more important,” Ye proclaimed.


Marsau Scott from Love & Marriage Huntsville Arrested in Alabama

Marsau Scott from Love & Marriage Huntsville was arrested over the weekend...According to TMZ The "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" star was popped Friday night in Madison County ... and according to jail records, he was allegedly speeding and had a failure to appear warrant in the system.
Details are not clear at this time ... but we do know that Marsau was not in custody long, as the records show he paid the $300 bond shortly after being arrested.

Marsau has been on "Love & Marriage: Huntsville" since season one back in 2019 and is married to LaTisha Scott.


Do You Know About the Planned April 1st Wendy Williams Protests in LA and NYC?
*If you haven’t heard, discussions about protests in support of Wendy Williams are gaining traction, with demonstrations scheduled for April 1, 2025, in both Los Angeles and New York.
These planned events have emerged from post discussions circulating on X (formerly Twitter), claiming supporters are mobilizing to advocate for the former talk show host amid her ongoing guardianship battle and health struggles. As the date approaches, the unfolding narrative raises questions about the motivations behind these protests and the broader implications for guardianship reform.

The Guardianship Battle: A Timeline of Controversy
Williams, now 60, has been under court-ordered guardianship since 2022. This legal arrangement arose following serious concerns regarding her welfare and financial management, primarily presented by Wells Fargo Bank, which cited “unusual and disturbing events.”

In early 2023, her care team disclosed that Williams had been diagnosed with primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia. Despite these diagnoses, Wendy has been vocal in her recent complaints, emphasizing her cognitive capabilities in calls to shows like “The View” and “Good Day New York.”

Her determination to assert her independence is evident. During her appearances, Wendy described her living situation in a New York care facility as akin to a “prison,” where she faced restricted access to family and was unable to manage her financial assets, estimated to be around $12 million. The strings of this guardianship have been pulled by her guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, an elder law attorney, whom Wendy has criticized, alleging mismanagement and expressing the desire for her removal.

The Grassroots Response: An Echo of the #FreeBritney Movement
The recent posts on X regarding the protest suggest a grassroots response reminiscent of the #FreeBritney movement, which successfully raised awareness and sparked conversations about conservatorship reform. Supporters are rallying to “free Wendy,” reflecting a broader concern about the dangers of guardianship systems that many argue can become oppressive and abusive rather than supportive. Some posts indicate that the upcoming demonstrations aren’t solely for Wendy’s case, but also aim to protest against what’s perceived as a “corrupt and crooked guardianship system.” This sentiment showcases a dual focus—support for Wendy and a broader critique of institutional failures in guardianship and conservatorship.

As the planned protest approaches, there are unclear details regarding the organizers, raising questions about the authenticity and scale of the movement. April 1, also known as April Fool’s Day, introduces a layer of skepticism—will the protests materialize, or are they just an elaborate prank? However, the X account of IBDCute1 firmly states “THIS IS NOT A DRILL!!! I REPEAT THIS IS NOT A DRILL.”

Legal and Familial Battles: The Stakes for Wendy Williams
Wendy Williams’ legal battle has been marked by significant family involvement. Her family, including her niece Alex Finnie and son Kevin Hunter Jr., have sought to challenge the guardianship, emphasizing Wendy’s right to a dignified life. They’ve engaged the services of the Ben Crump Law Firm, renowned for handling civil rights cases, in pursuit of Wendy’s freedom.

Recent developments in Wendy’s case suggest a significant level of legal scrutiny. In March 2025, both the NYPD and Adult Protective Services initiated separate investigations following complaints from caregivers regarding “troubling circumstances.” A judge recently permitted Wendy to have more autonomy within her facility, moving her from a memory unit to a more private, condo-like setting, though ordered additional cognitive evaluations, which remain pending. The outcome of the protest, should it happen, could potentially influence New York courts that handle guardianship cases, opening discussions to re-evaluate Wendy’s situation. Critics of the system argue that mislabeling issues like substance abuse as cognitive impairments like dementia often leads to unjust controls over individuals’ lives.

Broader Concerns: The Systemic Issues of Guardianship
The story of Wendy Williams offers a compelling backdrop to larger discussions around guardianship reform. With her case being one of the high-profile examples drawing public attention, discussions about autonomy rights and the responsibilities of guardianship are becoming increasingly relevant. Just as the #FreeBritney movement illuminated the plight of individuals under conservatorship, Wendy’s struggle could also catalyze a reconsideration of how exclusively guardianship systems have the power to dictate an individual’s life choices.

In a cultural moment where advocacy for autonomy and rights is gaining traction, the outcome of this situation could redefine the public’s understanding of guardianship systems. Should the protests gain momentum, they may prompt authorities to provide answers and accountability within an opaque system that often lacks oversight.

A Call for Awareness
As the April 1 protest looms, supporters are poised to demonstrate their solidarity with Wendy Williams and raise awareness about broader issues with guardianship reform. The legitimacy of the demonstrations will hinge not only on the outpouring of support but also on the collective willingness to address the deep-seated issues that arise from current guardianship practices.

Whether the protest provides Wendy Williams with the platform she seeks or remains a momentary splash in the media spotlight, the implications could reach far beyond her individual case. Advocates and supporters are fostering a narrative that invites society to confront a complex, often misunderstood aspect of legal guardianship. The eyes of the public will be watching closely as the date approaches, eager to see if the buzz translates into tangible action and meaningful dialogue around an important issue that affects many individuals facing similar circumstances.

In summary, the situation surrounding Wendy Williams reflects not only her own struggles but also a growing movement advocating for reform in guardianship systems. With the planned protests on April 1, 2025, supporters are not merely rallying for Wendy; they hope to ignite a broader conversation about personal rights, individual dignity, and the need for rigorous oversight in guardianship practices. As this narrative unfolds, one can only hope it helps pave the way for both Wendy’s liberation and systemic change.


Psychiatrist Suing Dr. Dre in Fear for His Life

Last year Dr. Dre was sued by his former marriage counselor, Dr. Charles Sophy, for harassment after Dr. accused Sophy of turning his kids against him
Now Dr. Sophy claims he is in fear for his life and has resorted to wearing a bulletproof cap and vest...
From In Touch. The psychiatrist suing Dr. Dre for $10 million for civil harassment filed an emotional declaration detailing the alleged emotional distress he experiences as a result of the mogul’s threats, which Dre denies, In Touch can exclusively report.
Dr. Charles J. Sophy filed his declaration in the case against Dre, 60, obtained by In Touch, on March 14 in Los Angeles Superior Court.
In October 2024, Dr. Sophy filed his lawsuit claiming Dre had started to harass him with menacing text messages, despite them not speaking for over a year.

In his newly filed declaration, Dr. Sophy detailed the alleged emotional distress he has experienced. He said he believed Dre had sent a bunch of fake FBI agents to his gated community in an attempt to scare him. Dre previously denied the claims.
Dr. Sophy said Dre’s actions caused him to take “extreme measures out of fear for” his own safety.
He said, “As a result of this incident, [Dre’s] unlawful conduct, and the numerous harassing text messages sent by [Dre], I have been forced to resort to extreme security measures out of fear for his life.”
Dr. Sophy continued, “Such drastic measures include but are not limited to installing robust security cameras at my residence, hiring private security to protect my home and physical safety at all times, and even wearing a bulletproof cap and vest upon leaving my house, for fear of being shot by [Dre] or his associates. I am afraid to leave my home, and I am constantly looking over my shoulder.”

Dr. Sophy added, “Additionally, the threatening and harassing text messages [Dre] sent to me over a period of seven months have caused and continue to cause me to suffer severe emotional distress, panic, debilitating fear, extreme worry, pain and suffering, and mental anguish, given [Dre’] past violence and abuse.”
Dre has denied all allegations of wrongdoing. The case is ongoing.


Mo’Nique Says ‘Madea’ Is A Better Human Than Tyler Perry
Mo’Nique is not done letting Tyler Perry have it. During a conversation with fellow comedian Rodney “Red” Grant, Mo’Nique shared why she and her husband Sidney Hicks believe that Perry’s character Madea is a “far better human being” than he is.
“Madea is a far better human being because of the principles and values that she stands on, once he goes back to Tyler Perry, he drops it off,” Mo’Nique noted.

She then went on to explain why she called Perry a “hypocrite”  for his speech at  Angie Stone’s funeral where he claimed the music industry owed the singer money.
“Angie Stone was a warrior. Angie Stone was a fighter, baby and to watch that man up there be hypocritical over top of my sister? No sir,” the comedian said.” You cannot do that because if it was the other way around, I know my sister would’ve done the same damn thing. It’s like what you will not do is be a wolf in sheep’s clothing. I won’t allow that, Tyler Perry.”

Mo’Nique also said that Perry shows kindness to bring attention to himself.
“He does [do ‘such nice things for people’], but he gon’ make sure you damn well know about it,” Mo’Nique said. “When you do things from [your heart], that [should be] between you and the universe.”

She also said that Perry helped to blackball her career for 12 years.
I’m not tryna dress it up. I’m too damn grown to be scared to say it out loud, but when that brother says ‘Oh she’s difficult to work with,’ people ran with that. It affected my career for 12 years […] What I will say is that people that have worked with me, nobody has ever said ‘Oh my God, she’s difficult to work with.’ And Tyler Perry a** ain’t never worked with me! So figure that out.”


Randy Fenoli Says Martha Stewart Once Slapped Him While Filming 'Say Yes to the Dress'

Randy Fenoli of Say Yes to the Dress says Martha Stewart once slapped him on the show.
The 61-year-old fashion designer revealed that he and Martha had a playful exchange when she visited Kleinfeld Bridal in New York City in 2016 for the season 14 premiere of Say Yes to the Dress on TLC.

“Martha and I are friends, okay? She knows me, I know her, I’ve been on her show many times. I’ve known her for many years,” he said to People in a recent interview, explaining that he was there to help an employee of Martha‘s publicist before her wedding day.

“So, we worked an appointment with the bride, and the bride said, ‘You know, I don’t like these bones of mine.’ And I said, ‘Well, I think that’s one of the most beautiful parts of a woman,’ and Martha‘s like, ‘Don’t touch her there,’” he added, saying that Martha then jokingly smacked him.

“And I said, ‘Martha, I think she knows she’s safe with me,” Randy said.
However, Randy said that the cameraman missed the interaction, leaving him “very disappointed” that the fun moment did not make it onto air.
Meanwhile, when it comes to Martha‘s recent endeavors, the premiere date of her new cooking show has been revealed.


#BoxOfficeNews A Working Man Is #1 at the weekend box office
Well, it’s only been one week, but Snow White is already taking a snooze at the box office. The controversy-laden Disney remake didn’t exactly have a great opening weekend either, but it still managed to claw its way to the top of the list, even with a disappointing $43 million pot. This weekend, it dropped a massive 66% to $14.2 million, giving room for the mirror to choose a new fairest film in the land: Jason Statham’s Royal-Marine-turned-construction-worker thriller, A Working Man. The action movie checked in for its first performance review with $15 million, just enough to dethrone Rachel Zegler’s princess. 

This was really a weekend of upsets, as Blumhouse’s The Woman In The Yard (it’s about exactly what it sounds like) took slot number four, dealing a fatal blow to A24’s Death Of A Unicorn, which landed in fifth position. The Woman In The Yard did have Danielle Deadwyler and a great marketing campaign to its name—the contrast of the film’s overly obvious title paired with the mystery of its actual plot seems to have worked—but Death Of A Unicorn also had a stacked cast including Jenna Ortega, Will Poulter, and Paul Rudd, the A24 banner behind it, and a wacky, original plot to boot. The trades, at least, thought it would come out on top, but the film’s horn proved to be pretty blunt in its opening weekend. The Woman In The Yard managed to scare up $9 million, while Death Of A Unicorn cantered in at a mere $6 million.

Check out the rest of this week’s top 10, courtesy of Box Office Mojo, below:
A Working Man, $15,215,874
Snow White, $14,200,000
The Chosen: Last Supper, $11,492,369
The Woman in the Yard, $9,450,000
Death of a Unicorn, $5,787,425
Princess Mononoke (4K restoration), $4,004,482
Captain America: Brave New World, $2,800,000
Black Bag, $2,150,000
Mickey 17, $1,920,000
Novocaine, $1,450,079



'NYPD Blue' Star Kim Delaney Arrested For Alleged Felony Assault
Kim Delaney, the 63-year-old actress renowned for her portrayal of Detective Diane Russell on the hit series "NYPD Blue", was arrested on Saturday, March 29, at her Los Angeles home on suspicion of felony assault.
Delaney's partner, James Morgan, was also taken into custody and charged with misdemeanor domestic violence following what TMZ reported as a "heated argument that turned physical."

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department revealed that Delaney was arrested for "assault with a deadly weapon" at 10:15 a.m. while Morgan was taken into custody about half an hour earlier.
Paramedics were called to the scene to assess any potential injuries, and after being medically cleared, authorities proceeded with the arrests.

Delaney remains in custody while Morgan has been released on a $20,000 bail. Both are scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday, April 1.

Kim Delaney's acting career spans several iconic television series, including "Army Wives", "The O.C.", "All My Children", and "Chicago Fire". She won an Emmy in 1997 for NYPD Blue and received two additional nominations in 1998 and 1999 for the role that made her a household name.
This recent investigation is not Delaney's first run-in with the law. In 2002, she was arrested for drunk driving and subsequently went to a rehabilitation facility the next year. In 2005, another DUI incident resulted in Delaney losing custody of her teenage son.

Most recently, in 2024, she was ordered to complete community service and a safe-driving program after an alleged hit-and-run incident in late 2022.
Details of her latest run-in with the law are still scarce, but her court date will undoubtedly shed light on the incident.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit thehotline.org. All calls are confidential and available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.


O.J. Simpson's Bible Sold For Hefty Sum At Auction After Kim Kardashian's $15K Attempt To Buy It
O.J. Simpson's 1994 copy of "The Living Bible" gifted by his friend and attorney Robert Kardashian, has fetched $80,276 at an online auction. The sale, managed by the Goldin auction site, attracted 49 bids, with the winning bid at $65,800 plus a buyer's premium fee.

The auction took place after Robert's daughter, reality-TV star and media mogul Kim Kardashian, unsuccessfully attempted to buy the book directly from the O.J.'s estate.
The Bible was a significant token of friendship and support, given to Simpson amid his tumultuous legal battles following the 1994 murders of his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ron Goldman.

Robert Kardashian, a key member of Simpson's defense team, presented the Bible inscribed with a heartfelt message, "O.J., This book will help. God loves and he will speak to you with his words. Read this book every day. God has a definite plan for your life. You are his child and he will use you again. I love you and God loves you.”

Kim's offer of $15,000 was declined by Malcolm LaVergne, the executor of Simpson's estate. LaVergne explained to People magazine, "Why would I spend $15,000 in attorney's fees - to sell it to Kim for $15,000? That's a zero-sum game. If Kim had offered $150,000 for it, we would've been in court getting this approved outside of the auction."

Despite her initial bid being rejected, Kim Kardashian had the opportunity to participate in the online auction. It's unclear if she's among the online bidders.
The Kardashian family's connection to O.J. Simpson is deeply rooted. Robert Kardashian, who passed away from esophageal cancer in 2003, remained a loyal friend to Simpson during the high-profile murder trial while Kris Jenner, Robert's then-wife and mother to the Kardashian children, was also close friends with Nicole Brown Simpson, adding another layer of complexity to their intertwined lives.

O.J. Simpson, who was acquitted of the criminal charges in Nicole's murder, was later found liable in a civil trial and served nine years in prison for an unrelated armed robbery. He passed away in April 2024 at the age of 76 from prostate cancer.


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Barney in disguise as a plastic bag.


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