#MAGFAB: Aaron Pierre For Interview Magazine
What was the last thing you ate?
Swordfish, which is a rarity. I had it with potatoes and it came with a side of tomatoes, olives, and onion sauteed together. It was really delicious.
What’s in your diet?
The way that I eat is largely paleo. Everyone is unique and will discover a way of eating that’s right for them, and I’ve discovered in my journey that having a mostly paleolithic diet resonates with me most.
What’s in your fridge?
A lot of water. I have bottled water and some lemon juice. I also have a lot of fruit and vegetables, and a lot of dips like hummus, guacamole. My pantry is usually fuller than my fridge, to be honest. Also, anyone that knows me knows I love oatmeal. I have it every single day, more or less.
What’s your favorite piece of meat?
Oh, now this is not something I eat regularly, but I really enjoy red meat, like a burger or steak. And although it’s a rarity, when I do engage with it, I really enjoy it.
What’s your go-to craft services snack?
Popcorn with a little bit of salt.
Caribbean and African. That’s the food I grew up on. My favorite dish would be what we refer to as “hard food,” which is yams, boiled green bananas—it can include boiled dumplings. And I usually have that with callaloo and saltfish.
What do you eat to bulk up?
Exactly the same answer as before (haha). Yams, boiled green bananas, and callaloo and saltfish. I really enjoy doubling down on the yam and green banana and don’t really eat the dumplings as much.
What dish reminds you of your childhood?
Corned beef and rice. If you know, you know.
What’s your favorite restaurant? Other restaurants you love (in any city)?
One of my favorite restaurants is Rock Steady in Atlanta. I just love all of the food there.
What would be your last meal?
Honestly, something very simple. Maybe oatmeal with diced banana and peanut butter, but bear in mind, you’re asking me this at breakfast. If you asked me that again tomorrow it would probably be something different.
Are you a small plates person?
No. I’m a big sharer.
Top and Scarf Burberry. Pants Giorgio Armani.
What do you eat on cheat day?
Oohh, a cheat day! I usually go for a cuisine that I adore, and in this case, it’s Italian. I love pasta and my favorite pasta is fettuccine. I really enjoy pasta with a garlic and olive oil marinade, and I like it with either homemade beef meatballs or diced grilled chicken breast. And I’m always open to garlic bread. Like I said, I’m mostly paleo.
What’s more important, food or vibe?
Honestly, if the vibe was not something I was enjoying, that would result in me not enjoying the food as much. But if I enjoyed the vibe, even if the food didn’t match that, I would still be surrounded by good energy and having a great time.
What’s your post gym meal?
Usually a very full salad with chicken breast. Very simple but very effective.
Yes, but not always at conventional times. And I usually have oatmeal.
What is the secret to eating on camera?
I think each individual will have their own approach to it, but I try to eat as naturally as possible. However, I do try to be very specific and mindful of the way I’m eating something, because I usually have to do it multiple times for different takes. I want to honor continuity as best I can and don’t want to cause any additional work for the editing team.
What food makes you weak?
Honestly, I think it always goes back to pasta.
Grooming: Grace Phillips using Chanel.
Photography Assistant: Joey Abreu.
Fashion Assistant: Ian Whalley.
Post-Production: Camerin Stoldt.
Production Manager: Cecilia Alvarez Blackwell.
Location: Mr. Chow Beverly Hills.
#RHOA: Phaedra Parks Shares Rare Insight Into New Romance With Younger Man
In fact, the Married to Medicine and Real Housewives of Atlanta star is sharing a rare update on the special new man in her life, whose identity has yet to be revealed.
"I'm just having fun," Phaedra exclusively told E! News. "It's nothing so serious and I don't know if I'll ever be serious. Maybe there's another man out there for me. I'm an equal opportunity employer. It's been fun dating, but I have no desire to remarry. I wanna keep all my money."
And Bravo fans might not have to wait much longer to meet the special guy in Phaedra's life.
"I met him on Married to Medicine," the 51-year-old shared, adding that her M2M costar "witnessed it all unfold" in real time. And she has one castmember in particular to thank for setting up the budding romance: Lateasha "Sweet Tea" Lunceford.
"Good old Sweet Tea, honey," Phaedra gushed, "she's in an age gap relationship, so she had this little event and it was the best event of the season."
Right now, Phaedra—who shares sons Ayden, 14, and Dylan, 11, with ex-husband Apollo Nida—is just enjoying getting hot and heavy with someone over a decade her junior.
"When you are in your 30s, you can do most things and not be sore in the morning," she joked. "Sometimes maturity might be a disadvantage, but I think that there’s more advantages than disadvantages with a young guy."
Meanwhile, in addition to her roles on M2M and the upcoming 16th season of RHOA, The Traitors alum recently took on the title of Queen of Deception for her partnership with Silk to put fans' tastes to the test—using a real lie detector—when it comes to the debate over real milk versus almond milk.
"Everybody knows I'm not only the queen of shade, but deception," Phaedra quipped, "and from my journey on Traitors, I think it is quite fitting. I'm gonna suss out those cereal liars."
And speaking of liars, Phaedra revealed if she'd ever return to the Scottish Highlands for a second chance at winning The Traitors title on a future season of the Peacock reality competition series.
"I definitely would love to make a return," she told E!. "Obviously this year I was filming another show, because I've been very booked and busy. But I would definitely love to make a return, because I love the show. I love the concept, the best project I've ever worked on."
#NewMusic from Q Parker Serenades His Wife Sharlinda in ‘Beg’ Video
R&B veteran Q Parker, formerly of 112, has unveiled the official music video for his single “BEG.”
The video opens with Q calling his real-life wife, Sharlinda Parker, on her way home from work. After she reveals she’s had a bad day, he assures her, “No stress. Just come on home. I got something planned for you.”
She arrives home to see her hubby standing outside with rose petals leading to the doorway and a glass of champagne waiting for her. Throughout the romantic clip, Q goes out of his way to make his wife feel special — even on the toughest of days.
“BEG,” which stands for Bringing Endless Gratitude, is Q Parker’s first single in over a decade. He released his comeback single, produced by Blac Elvis, independently in August.
“We are in the BEGging season! Beg! Not because you did anything wrong, but just because you care, you love ’em, you value them, and do it every day,” Q Parker told Rated R&B.
“BEG” debuted on Billboard‘s Adult R&B Airplay chart dated for Sept. 21, 2024. By November, Q Parker earned his first top 10 as a solo act. At the time of this writing, “BEG” is No. 6 on the chart led by Mary J. Blige’s “You Ain’t The Only One.”
Before “BEG,” Q Parker released two collaborative tracks in 2020: “Made For” featuring Deitrick Haddon, Avery Wilson, and Eric Dawkins, and “I Need You.”
The latter song featured guest vocals from some of Parker’s musical friends, including Tank, Musiq Soulchild, Ginuwine, MAJOR., PJ Morton, Raheem DeVaughn, Bobby V, Jacquees, Montell Jordan, John P. Kee, Todd Dulaney, Jonathan McReynolds, Travis Greene, Eric Dawkins, Jason Nelson, Brian Courtney Wilson, and Byron Cage.
“Made For” and “I Need You” were intended to appear on Parker’s album, The Bridge Project: Brothers United. However, the project has not been released at this time.
In 2024, Parker teamed up with R&B vocal group The Shindellas on their “Think of Me Too (Remix)” and R&B crooner Jack Freeman on his “Feels Like Christmas (Remix)” along with RL of Next.
In other news, Q Parker will perform at City Winery Nashville on Tuesday, Jan. 28. Tickets are available at citywinery.com/nashville.
The lineup was shared on social media on Tuesday (January 14). Tyler will be headlining on the first of the festival’s three nights, Friday, June 6. He will be joined that day by Benson Boone, Tyla, JPEGMAFIA, BigXThaPlug and more.
Day two will feature Olivia Rodrigo at the top of the bill, alongside Mariah The Scientist and Yaya Bey, among others.
The final day of the festival has Hozier alongside Amaarae and a ton of additional acts.
Tickets go on sale on Thursday (January 16).
Tyler recently received some praise from an unexpected source: punk legend Iggy Pop.
Tyler and Iggy starred in a Gucci Tailoring campaign ad alongside A$AP Rocky back in 2020, and it appears that Tyler left quite the impression. While discussing the Chromakopia rapper on his BBC Radio 6 show Iggy Confidential, the Godfather of Punk called him “a genuine old-school talent.”
“I’ve always liked Tyler. I did a day’s work with him once, and he would do what it takes to get attention,” Iggy said. “He’s also a genuine all-around song, dance, writer, talent — a genuine old-school talent with a new-school approach.”
Iggy Pop isn’t the only legend with high praise for Tyler, The Creator.
One of his hometown’s biggest music legends, Ice Cube, shared his admiration for Tyler in a new interview with HipHopDX, speaking highly of his creativity and individuality which he says represents a side of Los Angeles that is often forgotten about.
When asked for his thoughts on the Odd Future founder’s success, Cube said: “That’s L.A. That’s the L.A. people don’t know about — ultra-creative individuals who won’t conform to the culture of gangbanging. They’re going to be themselves.”
Cube then drew a comparison between Tyler and a particular West Coast rap group that’s held in high regard: “He reminds me of, like, The Pharycde. Here’s another: the Black Eyed Peas come from here.
“You’re going to always have those groups who are going to stay down with their own style and their own flavor, and going to win with it. Because they’re not conforming, they’re not being what you want them to be; they’re being who they are. And you gotta salute that.”
Wendy Williams Says She Is “Not Cognitively Impaired,” Compares Living Conditions To “Prison”
Wendy Williams is speaking out about her living conditions and mental health in a new interview. Speaking with The Breakfast Club on Thursday morning (Jan. 16) the famed broadcaster detailed an experience that she describes as “jail.” The 60-year-old was joined on the call by her niece Alex Finnie.
This is Williams’ first interview since the release of the controversial Lifetime documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, and her team announcing her diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia and frontotemporal dementia in February 2024. In November of that same year, her court-appointed guardian Sabrina E. Morrissey claimed her to be “cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and legally incapacitated.”
In the phone call, Williams described her situation as being “trapped in a conservatorship,” adding later that “this system is broken,” and that she is experiencing “emotional abuse.”
“I am not cognitively impaired. But I feel like I am in prison,” Williams detailed to DJ Envy, Charlamagne Tha God, and guest host Loren LoRosa per USA Today. “I’m in this place where the people are in their 90s and their 80s and their 70s. There’s something wrong with these people here on this floor.”
The former talk show host claims that the facility where she currently lives is high security with rules including not allowing incoming calls, no leaving, and no visitors.
“That’s been the reality since 2023,” detailed Finnie. “She’s sitting in that room that she’s sitting in, she’s there every day, all hours of the day, every week, every month, she’s not getting proper sunlight. I went to New York in October to visit her. And the level of security and the level of questions that there were in terms of, ‘Who am I? Why am I here? What’s the purpose?’ I mean, it was absolutely just horrible.”
Finnie continued to elaborate that she and the family may retaliate after the interview airs, claiming the family was not allowed to see Williams during the airing of the aforementioned documentary and is fearful she may be moved without notice or ability to make contact.
“I said, ‘You know, we do this, you’re ready for what’s on the other side?’ And as she said, ‘I have to do this. There’s nothing else I could do at this point,'” exclaimed Finnie. “She’s prepared for the fact that her phone might taken away. What you’re hearing now is a few minute clip of what we’ve been dealing with for the last several months and the last two, three years.”
Williams was last seen in public last month at her son’s graduation. She explained to The Breakfast Club that she had hoped to be able to attend her father’s 94th birthday celebration next month, emotionally pleading, “At 94, the day after that is not promised.”
Finnie urged fans to support Williams by using the hashtag #FreeWendy and signing the petition on Change.org, per Variety.
“My aunt sounds great,” shared Finnie. “I’ve seen her, in a very limited capacity, but I’ve seen her and we’re talking to her. This does not match an incapacitated person. And that’s why we say she’s in a luxury prison, because she is being held and she is being punished for whatever reason that other people are coming up with as to why she has to be kept in this position.”
Lil Kim Erroneously “Prays For Monsoon” To Hit LA Amid Wildfires and Social Media Reacts
On Tuesday (Jan. 14), the Hip-Hop icon took to Instagram and X to express her sympathy for those affected. “#PrayForLA,” she began in an IG Story with a prayer emoji and breaking heart. “Been sending strong prayers up for LA and everyone affected by the fires.”
“This is heartbreaking. I pray to Jesus that God make it monsoon in LA.”
While her sentiment was heartfelt, her prayer for a monsoon raised eyebrows—as the natural disaster consists of heavy winds and torrential rain. Such an act of nature would only worsen the already-disastrous circumstances LA citizens are dealing with right now.
According to CNN, the fires have already placed 6,000,000 residents under fire threat and 17,000,000 people in California under a dust and ash advisory. The fires has already claimed 25 lives and destroyed approximately 12,000 buildings.
While many appreciated Kim’s prayers, others found it funny and some pointed out the unintended consequences of her suggested solution.
Lil Kim‘s rather humorous wish comes a few days after Fivio Foreign attempted to express his sentiments about the wildfires.
The “Big Drip” rapper took to Instagram with his thoughts on the world right now. “The World Demonique,” he wrote, severely misspelling, “demonic.”
Social media didn’t let him live, as people called out his grammar and others laughed it off. “Naming my future daughter Demonique,” one person wrote as another joked, “Ni**a Fivi really said ‘the world Demonique’ and meant that sh*t.”
Atlanta restaurant using vulgar image to promote MLK event
Mela Restaurant & Lounge, which is located in Decatur, Ga., is the object of scorn and ridicule for having the unmitigated gall to market their MLK Day event Saturday, Jan. 18, using an obscene flier of late legendary freedom fighters MLK and Rosa Parks. The AI-doctored photos featured the heads of Parks and MLK transposed on the bodies of scantily-clad lovers engaging in a sex act.
Worse, the flier was captioned, “He Scared of the Puss.”
The reprehensible flier eventually caught the attention of Atlanta businessman Arthur Watkins Jr. The attorney posted the image while sending a warning to Mela to immediately cease and desist from the use of the objectionable image to benefit the restaurant.
The grotesque image revealed in the warning letter
“I have just sent an urgent email to Bernice King, the daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., regarding a derogatory misuse of Dr. King’s image at Mela Restaurant and Lounge,” Watkins penned on X.
“The use of his likeness in this context is deeply disrespectful and warrants attention,” Watkins continued. “Dr. King’s legacy is one of dignity, justice, and equality, and we must all work to protect it.”
A similar email was reportedly sent to King’s daughter, Bernice King, CEO of Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta, imploring her to address this expeditiously in order to halt “further misuse” by the restaurant.
Once the restaurant was put on blast, the restaurant assured the public it did not authorize nor endorse the flier.
“The team at Mela ATL does not condone or support the use of any flyer that misrepresents or disrespects the legacies of Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.,” the restaurant owners said in a statement on their Instagram page. “We believe in honoring these icons with the dignity and respect they deserve and stand against any form of inappropriate or harmful imagery.”
Despite distancing themselves from this cultural debacle, the restaurant still found itself in the crosshairs of the public’s righteous indignation.
The public excoriated the restaurant owners
“@iamcharleyatl still has a party flyer collage with the disrespectful flyer attached amongst other events and your establishment name on it,” said one IG user in the comments section of the company’s IG page.
“And another thing… this is why DELINEATION is important. The melanated owners of this establishment are NOT Black American. This is why they allowed their name to be featured on such DISGUSTING promo materials,” said a second respondent.
A third person was practically spitting fire while writing, “Biggest mistake you ever made business-wise. You have successfully poked the bear.”
A fourth person said the eatery and lounge is simply trying to cover its tracks now that it’s been exposed. “Dishonest company and establishment. You have used that atrocious promoter for several events connected to your company. I would never patronize this business 🗑️🚮,” the person penned.
“That flyer said “Mela Saturdays Presents” at the top, with your address at the bottom, and there’s no connection? 🤔,” a fifth person observed.
Chicago judge removed over racist holiday message
As reported in the Chicago Sun-Times, Judge Caroline Glennon-Goodman faces scrutiny after sending an inappropriate text containing an AI-generated image that perpetuated harmful stereotypes about young Black children. The image, derived from social media content, showed a child with a toy labeled “My First Ankle Monitor.” Though intended as holiday humor, the message sparked an immediate backlash from legal professionals and community members.
Swift action and consequences
Chief Judge Timothy Evans took decisive action, removing Glennon-Goodman from her position overseeing criminal cases in the Cook County pretrial division. The reassignment strips her of the authority to make crucial decisions about defendants’ freedom, including determinations about detention and electronic monitoring.
The state Judicial Inquiry Board has launched an investigation into the incident, which could result in disciplinary measures. During this period, Glennon-Goodman must complete implicit bias training while a former Cook County state attorney assumes her judicial duties.
A concerning pattern
The incident raises questions about bias within the criminal justice system, particularly given Glennon-Goodman’s role in making decisions that directly impact community members’ lives. Despite her previous reputation for showing leniency in detention requests and her background as a public defender since 1997, this lapse in judgment has cast a shadow over her tenure on the bench.
The Cook County Bar Association emphasized that sharing such content is unacceptable regardless of the intended audience, highlighting how the image reinforces damaging narratives about Black communities in America. The association stressed that sound judgment and impartiality are fundamental requirements for anyone serving on the bench.
Moving toward accountability
This situation illuminates the ongoing need for cultural competency and awareness within the judicial system. As communities push for increased transparency and fairness in legal proceedings, incidents like this underscore the importance of holding judicial officers to the highest standards of conduct.
The outcome of this case could establish important precedents for addressing similar situations in the future. It serves as a reminder that those entrusted with administering justice must demonstrate unwavering commitment to fairness and cultural sensitivity in their professional and personal conduct.
The incident has sparked broader discussions about representation, bias and accountability in the legal system. As the investigation continues, many observers note that true reform requires more than just individual accountability — it demands systematic changes to ensure equal justice under the law.
The state’s Judicial Inquiry Board’s findings and any resulting sanctions will likely influence future discussions about judicial conduct and the measures needed to prevent similar incidents. For now, the reassignment stands as a clear message that actions undermining public trust in the justice system will face swift consequences.
First Black ‘Bachelor’ Matt James Announces Split From Rachael Kirkconnell 4 Years After She Won His Season
Matt James, the first Black “Bachelor,” and Rachael Kirkconnell have officially called it quits after four years of ups and downs.
Matt shared the news on Instagram Thursday(Jan. 16), posting a throwback photo of them from when they first met. He captioned the post,
“Father God, give Rachael and I strength to mend our broken hearts. Give us a peace about this decision to end our relationship that transcends worldly understanding. Shower our friends and family with kindness and love to comfort us. And remind us that our Joy comes from you, Lord ?.”
The couple’s relationship wasn’t without its controversies, with Rachael facing backlash in 2021 over racially insensitive social media posts, including photos from an antebellum-themed party. After those posts resurfaced, Matt and Rachael briefly split, though they later reconciled.
Welp, we’re curious what went down this time.
Bo Jackson Vacates $21 Million Judgment Against His Niece & Nephew In Extortion Case
The former football and baseball star accused Thomas Lee Anderson and Erica Anderson of harassment and extortion, alleging they demanded $20 million through “threatening social media posts and messages and public allegations” that caused him severe emotional distress.
In February 2024, a judge ruled in Bo Jackson’s favor, granting a $21 million judgment and issuing a protective order requiring the Andersons to stay 500 yards away from him and his family. However, after two mediations, both parties reached a private agreement to resolve the matter.
On Wednesday (Jan. 15), Judge Jason D. Marbutt vacated the judgment at the request of all parties. The updated consent judgment dismissed the monetary award but reaffirmed that the Andersons must not harass or contact Bo Jackson and his family.
Justin Bieber Ditches Usher On Instagram Amid Rumors Of Music Comeback
Justin Bieber has set fans ablaze with speculation and concern after his decision to unfollow his longtime mentor, Usher, on Instagram. This unexpected move comes amid rumors linking both singers to disturbing allegations surrounding Sean "P. Diddy" Combs.
Some fans have connected Bieber's actions to his distress over these ongoing accusations involving Diddy, who is facing multiple serious charges. Usher introduced Bieber to Diddy years ago, and there are whispers that both were exposed to unsavory experiences at a young age under Diddy's influence.
While Bieber has not publicly disclosed his own experiences, he hinted at past traumas during a 2020 interview with Apple Music's Zane Lowe, expressing a protective stance towards younger artists like Billie Eilish in the music industry.
Though this familial rift garners sensational headlines, others believe the unfollow has more to do with Bieber's evolving career and personal brand. The "Sorry" singer, who recently faced a debilitating diagnosis of Ramsay Hunt Syndrome, seems to be recalibrating his circle and focus.
Fans have noticed that Bieber also unfollowed several other key figures from his past, including former manager Scooter Braun and creative director Ryan Good. An insider confirmed that Bieber is emotionally "thrown" by the Diddy allegations and has chosen to "shut off" rather than confront the difficult situation.
However, not all signs point to discord. In a 2024 interview with "The Breakfast Club", Usher insisted "no love lost or anything like that" despite Bieber declining to join him on the Super Bowl Halftime Show. "I think that it might've been the fact that he's just wanting to tell a different story right now, and I understand that...," Usher said.
Despite these reassurances, the social media drama continues to scrutinize the bond between the two artists amid the bombshell scandal involving their mutual acquaintance Diddy.
Interestingly, some fans believe the entire saga could be part of an elaborate marketing strategy. There are rumblings that Bieber, who has been relatively quiet since his 2021 album "Justice," is gearing up for a major musical comeback. Reports suggest Bieber "needs the money and wants to work," hinting that all this social media buzz might be paving the way for his return to the music scene in 2025.
Regardless of the speculation, one thing is clear: Justin Bieber's recent actions have turned the spotlight back onto his complex relationships and career trajectory. Whether it's due to personal turmoil, strategic rebranding, or a combination of factors, the young star continues to be a fascinating figure in the ever-evolving world of pop culture.
Jamie Foxx Takes Firm Stance On The Illuminati: “I Don’t Believe In None Of That S**t”
During a recent sit-down with Complex for their GOAT Talk series, the Oscar winner opened up about his thoughts on the Illuminati. “I don’t believe in none of that s**t,” he declared. “Especially the Illuminati. It’s only us. How are we not benefitting from it then? If we supposed to be running this whole thing, how the f**k did I get stopped by the cops the other day? Can the Illuminati come and tell them to get off my a**?”
When fans were speculating the cause of Foxx’s mysterious illness back in April 2023, many of them blamed the Illuminati and alluded to him being a clone. “The internet was trying to kill me, though. The internet said Puffy tried to kill me. I know what you’re thinking, did he?” he joked.
At the time, his family remained notoriously private about the ordeal and only called it a “medical complication.” However, in his 2024 Netflix special What Had Happened Was, Foxx went into detail about what he endured.
He suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke and he was comatose for nearly three weeks. He praised his daughters Corinne and Anelise along with his sister Deidra Dixon for advocating on his behalf, protecting him during the dark time, and nursing him back to health in tandem with his medical team.
By September 2024, Foxx was healthy enough to walk his daughter down the aisle at her wedding.
Sally Struthers Says She Was ‘Fat-Shamed’ by Betty White, Calls Her a ‘Very Passive-Aggressive Woman’
On the Jan. 13 episode of Let’s Talk About That! With Larry Saperstein and Jacob Bellotti, the 77-year-old actress spoke about some of her past interactions with White, who died in 2021 at 99 years old.
The All in the Family star told the hosts that the house used for the exterior of the Golden Girls house was “up the street” from where she lived in Los Angeles’ Brentwood neighborhood. Then, she said that “now that she’s gone,” she wanted to talk about White.
“I know everybody loves her. They loved her so much,” Struthers said. “They signed petitions to get her to guest host Saturday Night Live. I know all that. I didn’t have such a great experience with her.” She called her a “very passive-aggressive woman.”
The Gilmore Girls actress said that once, she went to White’s house to work on a pilot for a new game show. White asked her housekeeper to bring them something to eat.
“Then the plate was set in the middle and it was cookies, I think,” Struthers said. “So I reached for a cookie and she said in front of everyone, ‘Oh, I wouldn’t do that if I were you dear, you don’t need a cookie.’ ”
The hosts were shocked. “Totally fat-shamed me in front of the rest of the people in the room,” Struthers said. “And I thought, ‘Gosh, that’s not nice.’ ”
Struthers had much more positive memories of another Golden Girls star, however: Bea Arthur. Arthur guest-starred on All in the Family during the show’s second season as Maude, the cousin of Jean Stapleton’s Edith Bunker.
“Bea Arthur comes in and she’s a force of nature,” Struthers told the hosts of the star, who died in 2009 at age 86. She remembered that before filming an episode, the cast would do a run-through for the producers and people from the network. “Sometimes they’d look up. But you couldn’t count on them for a lot of laughs ’cause they were too busy making sure we said the words that were on the page.”
But Arthur was “filthier than a drunken sailor” and “put all sorts of expletives in her lines to shock these men,” the actress shared. Arthur ended up starring as Maude in an eponymous All in the Family spin-off before joining Golden Girls.
Struthers also told the hosts that she would often run into Arthur at the grocery store and end up laughing with her in the aisles. “She would trash everyone we ever knew,” the actress remembered. “I loved how filthy she was.”
Struthers, who won two Emmys for All in the Family, most recently starred in A Man on the Inside with Ted Danson. She also starred as Babette on Gilmore Girls and has worked widely as a voice actress on series including Dinosaurs and TaleSpin, in addition to a recent theatrical production of An Old-Fashioned Family Murder.
#RIP:Legendary Director David Lynch Has Died- 'Blue Velvet,' 'Twin Peaks' & 'Mulholland Drive' Director Dies at 78
Last year, David confirmed he was diagnosed with emphysema after a lifetime of smoking, and would likely not be able to leave his house or ever direct again.
His family announced his death in a Facebook post.
“There’s a big hole in the world now that he’s no longer with us. But, as he would say, ‘Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole’” they wrote.
David began his career as a painter and short animated and live action filmmaker before his 1977 feature debut Eraserhead, quickly garnering him acclaim and a cult following.
He wrote and directed The Elephant Man, which garnered eight Academy Award nominations, including his first for best director.
David also helmed the 1984 adaptation of Dune, as well as Wild at Heart, which was honored with the Cannes Film Festival’s Palme d’Or.
After the success of his TV series Twin Peaks came 1992′s Twin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, followed by limited-run Season 3 for Showtime.
He was acknowledged with a special award for his career at the 2007 Independent Spirit Awards, and a Golden Lion at the 2006 Venice Film Festival.
David was married four times. He is survived by two daughters and two sons. Our thoughts are with David Lynch‘s loved ones at this difficult time.
Justin Baldoni Sues Blake Lively, Ryan Reynolds & Publicist Leslie Sloane, Calls Out Taylor Swift
Justin Baldoni is suing his It Ends With Us co-star Blake Lively, her husband Ryan Reynolds and her publicist Leslie Sloane.
Justin and his company, Wayfarer Studios, which produced the film, filed the federal lawsuit Thursday (January 16) accusing Blake and her publicist of orchestrating a smear campaign against himself to take control of their movie.
Blake was “determined to make Baldoni the real-life villain in her story” to deflect from getting publicly trashed as “tone-deaf” during the film’s media tour, according to the legal paperwork provided to Just Jared.
Justin says she was promoting her haircare and alcohol line while promoting a film about domestic violence.
In the suit, he claims their battle began back in May 2023 when they started shooting the movie, when she organized a “takeover strategy” for creative control.
He also called out Taylor Swift and Blake‘s husband Ryan for getting involved in the writing of the script, claiming Blake had done a rewrite on a critical rooftop scene where the two main stars meet.
He says they had a meeting at Blake and Ryan‘s NYC penthouse about the rewrite, saying that Ryan was there to praise Blake‘s rewrite, and then hours later, Taylor showed up to also support Blake‘s version.
He also claims they battled over wardrobe, and that Blake wanted rich and sexy, while he pointed out that the role was of a struggling small business owner, per TMZ.
Justin also claims Blake hadn’t read the book when they were working on the script: “She even tried to Google the color of her character’s hair rather than pick up the book,” the suit reads.
“This lawsuit is a legal action based on an overwhelming amount of untampered evidence detailing Blake Lively and her team’s duplicitous attempt to destroy Justin Baldoni, his team and their respective companies by disseminating grossly edited, unsubstantiated, new and doctored information to the media. It is clear based on our own all out willingness to provide all complete text messages, emails, video footage and other documentary evidence that was shared between the parties in real time, that this is a battle she will not win and will certainly regret. Blake Lively was either severely misled by her team or intentionally and knowingly misrepresented the truth. Ms. Lively will never again be allowed to continue to exploit actual victims of real harassment solely for her personal reputation gain at the expense of those without power. Let’s not forget, Ms. Lively and her team attempted to bulldoze reputations and livelihoods for heinously selfish reasons through their own dangerous manipulation of the media before even taking any actual legal action. We know the truth, and now the public does too. Justin and his team have nothing to hide, documents do not lie,” his lawyer Bryan Freedman said in a statement provided to media outlets
The suit is seeking no less than $400 million in damages from Blake and her publicist. He is also suing The New York Times for $250 million over their article.
Blake Lively first filed a legal complaint against Justin, accusing him of sexual harassment and starting a smear campaign.
Blake was “determined to make Baldoni the real-life villain in her story” to deflect from getting publicly trashed as “tone-deaf” during the film’s media tour, according to the legal paperwork provided to Just Jared.
Justin says she was promoting her haircare and alcohol line while promoting a film about domestic violence.
In the suit, he claims their battle began back in May 2023 when they started shooting the movie, when she organized a “takeover strategy” for creative control.
He also called out Taylor Swift and Blake‘s husband Ryan for getting involved in the writing of the script, claiming Blake had done a rewrite on a critical rooftop scene where the two main stars meet.
He says they had a meeting at Blake and Ryan‘s NYC penthouse about the rewrite, saying that Ryan was there to praise Blake‘s rewrite, and then hours later, Taylor showed up to also support Blake‘s version.
He also claims they battled over wardrobe, and that Blake wanted rich and sexy, while he pointed out that the role was of a struggling small business owner, per TMZ.
Justin also claims Blake hadn’t read the book when they were working on the script: “She even tried to Google the color of her character’s hair rather than pick up the book,” the suit reads.
“This lawsuit is a legal action based on an overwhelming amount of untampered evidence detailing Blake Lively and her team’s duplicitous attempt to destroy Justin Baldoni, his team and their respective companies by disseminating grossly edited, unsubstantiated, new and doctored information to the media. It is clear based on our own all out willingness to provide all complete text messages, emails, video footage and other documentary evidence that was shared between the parties in real time, that this is a battle she will not win and will certainly regret. Blake Lively was either severely misled by her team or intentionally and knowingly misrepresented the truth. Ms. Lively will never again be allowed to continue to exploit actual victims of real harassment solely for her personal reputation gain at the expense of those without power. Let’s not forget, Ms. Lively and her team attempted to bulldoze reputations and livelihoods for heinously selfish reasons through their own dangerous manipulation of the media before even taking any actual legal action. We know the truth, and now the public does too. Justin and his team have nothing to hide, documents do not lie,” his lawyer Bryan Freedman said in a statement provided to media outlets
The suit is seeking no less than $400 million in damages from Blake and her publicist. He is also suing The New York Times for $250 million over their article.
Blake Lively first filed a legal complaint against Justin, accusing him of sexual harassment and starting a smear campaign.
Jennifer Lopez Makes 'Incredible' Clothing Donation for L.A. Fire Relief: 'Beyond Grateful'
Jennifer Lopez is stepping up to help out the Los Angeles community amid the ongoing wildfires.
The actress, 55, recently made a donation to the A List, a marketing agency based in Los Angeles that has created a "grass roots" fire relief organization to help out in the area. The agency has been collecting clothing and essentials to distribute to affected families — and Lopez showed her support.
In Instagram Stories shared on Jan. 15, the agency told followers, "We got the most incredible, generous, beautiful note from Jennifer Lopez. We got the most incredible amount of stuff, the hugest amount of donations. So A) Oh my god, Jennifer Lopez, you’re amazing. B) People are asking how we’re doing. This is all incredibly grass roots."
Across the multiple video posts, the caption tagged the Unstoppable star, also writing, "Beyond grateful for your generous donation."
The video goes on to detail what the agency is doing right now for its relief efforts, including helping out the Pasadena and Altadena communities.
"This week we’re working with our dear friends who have lost everything in our immediate community. I want to let you guys know, next we’re working, and I’m going to read this so I don’t get it wrong, with the LAUSD Education Foundation, which will connect with impacted district employees and families through Pasadena, Altadena. The foundation will also collaborate with its neighboring districts to ensure more families can access this resource."
Lopez got another shout-out, with another thank-you for not just her donation, but her kind words as well. She included a note within her donation that made everyone "cry," according to the Instagram Stories.
Lopez has been focusing her energy on fire relief after canceling her media appearances. "It's important to her to focus on supporting the community of Los Angeles during this very difficult time," a source close to the actress told PEOPLE.
This week, Lopez was scheduled to appear on several shows in New York City, including Today, The View, Live with Kelly and Mark and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Instead, she has pivoted, like other celebrities, who are stepping up during Los Angeles' crisis, many of them giving money and time.
The wildfires have become the most destructive in L.A. history, wiping out thousands of buildings and causing 25 fatalities so far. They began on Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades, and as of this writing, a cause has not been determined.
A number of celebrities have been stepping up to support, many of them giving money and volunteer time. If you'd like to donate to fire relief, check the list of most needed items to see how you can help.
The actress, 55, recently made a donation to the A List, a marketing agency based in Los Angeles that has created a "grass roots" fire relief organization to help out in the area. The agency has been collecting clothing and essentials to distribute to affected families — and Lopez showed her support.
In Instagram Stories shared on Jan. 15, the agency told followers, "We got the most incredible, generous, beautiful note from Jennifer Lopez. We got the most incredible amount of stuff, the hugest amount of donations. So A) Oh my god, Jennifer Lopez, you’re amazing. B) People are asking how we’re doing. This is all incredibly grass roots."
Across the multiple video posts, the caption tagged the Unstoppable star, also writing, "Beyond grateful for your generous donation."
The video goes on to detail what the agency is doing right now for its relief efforts, including helping out the Pasadena and Altadena communities.
"This week we’re working with our dear friends who have lost everything in our immediate community. I want to let you guys know, next we’re working, and I’m going to read this so I don’t get it wrong, with the LAUSD Education Foundation, which will connect with impacted district employees and families through Pasadena, Altadena. The foundation will also collaborate with its neighboring districts to ensure more families can access this resource."
Lopez got another shout-out, with another thank-you for not just her donation, but her kind words as well. She included a note within her donation that made everyone "cry," according to the Instagram Stories.
Lopez has been focusing her energy on fire relief after canceling her media appearances. "It's important to her to focus on supporting the community of Los Angeles during this very difficult time," a source close to the actress told PEOPLE.
This week, Lopez was scheduled to appear on several shows in New York City, including Today, The View, Live with Kelly and Mark and The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
Instead, she has pivoted, like other celebrities, who are stepping up during Los Angeles' crisis, many of them giving money and time.
The wildfires have become the most destructive in L.A. history, wiping out thousands of buildings and causing 25 fatalities so far. They began on Jan. 7 in the Pacific Palisades, and as of this writing, a cause has not been determined.
A number of celebrities have been stepping up to support, many of them giving money and volunteer time. If you'd like to donate to fire relief, check the list of most needed items to see how you can help.
Redman Reveals 2-Year Celibacy Journey: ‘Best Thing I Could Have Done’
*Celibacy can bring numerous benefits, from promoting emotional clarity and personal growth to strengthening focus and fostering deeper non-physical connections. Rapper and iconic MC Redman recently shared his transformative experience with celibacy, revealing that for the past two-and-a-half years, he has abstained from sex and smoking—a decision he describes as “the best thing [he] could have done.”
In a heartfelt interview with Ambrosia For Heads, Redman explained that his choice was motivated by a difficult period, including a breakup and a grueling seven-year divorce.
“My girl and I broke up maybe three, four years ago. I was going through such a sh*t divorce that played a role in why it took so long to drop Muddy Waters [Too]. I had so much on my plate,” he shared, Vibe reports.
He embraced solitude as a means of healing and self-discovery during this challenging period.
“I actually fasted for two and a half years—no f**king, no smoking. It was the best thing I could have done in my life,” the hip-hop star said. “It cleared out so much distraction. My reception is much clearer now. Having no sex is nothing to me now because it was all feeding the flesh.”
Redman added, “Believe me, I wanted to. I was fighting it, I was sweating,” he admitted. “I was in my house going crazy ’cause I live alone. I was constantly talking to myself—me and God, just back and forth. But I made it, and it was the best thing I could have done.”
The Newark, NJ native credited his celibacy journey, combined with the emotional benefits of fasting, for helping him gain a clearer understanding of his priorities.
“Once I did that, I was able to control how I moved, what I like, what is not good for me,” he explained.
*Celibacy can bring numerous benefits, from promoting emotional clarity and personal growth to strengthening focus and fostering deeper non-physical connections. Rapper and iconic MC Redman recently shared his transformative experience with celibacy, revealing that for the past two-and-a-half years, he has abstained from sex and smoking—a decision he describes as “the best thing [he] could have done.”
In a heartfelt interview with Ambrosia For Heads, Redman explained that his choice was motivated by a difficult period, including a breakup and a grueling seven-year divorce.
“My girl and I broke up maybe three, four years ago. I was going through such a sh*t divorce that played a role in why it took so long to drop Muddy Waters [Too]. I had so much on my plate,” he shared, Vibe reports.
He embraced solitude as a means of healing and self-discovery during this challenging period.
“I actually fasted for two and a half years—no f**king, no smoking. It was the best thing I could have done in my life,” the hip-hop star said. “It cleared out so much distraction. My reception is much clearer now. Having no sex is nothing to me now because it was all feeding the flesh.”
Redman added, “Believe me, I wanted to. I was fighting it, I was sweating,” he admitted. “I was in my house going crazy ’cause I live alone. I was constantly talking to myself—me and God, just back and forth. But I made it, and it was the best thing I could have done.”
The Newark, NJ native credited his celibacy journey, combined with the emotional benefits of fasting, for helping him gain a clearer understanding of his priorities.
“Once I did that, I was able to control how I moved, what I like, what is not good for me,” he explained.
Justice for Na’Ziyah Harris: Pre-Trial Hearing Outlines How the 13-Year-Old Child Was Groomed and Likely Killed by Her Aunt’s Boyfriend
The tragic and extremely disturbing case of Na’Ziyah Harris has captured social media, sparking backlash and a demand for justice.
In case you’re not familiar with the case, the 13-year-old disappeared on January 9th, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The young girl was seen getting off her school bus and has not been seen since. Sadly, after her aunt’s boyfriend, Jarvis Butts was arrested in September 2024 in connection to her disappearance and presumed death, the full picture of what happened to Harris was made painfully clear.
A pre-trial hearing began on January 6th and it was quickly discovered that Butts had been grooming Harris since at least 2022. Text messages between the two revealed that Butts had been sexually abusing Harris and meeting up with the child behind the family’s back. Hundreds of text messages documented unspeakable acts and the level he went to to carry out the abuse. What’s more disturbing is that Harris’ aunt and mother of four of Butts’ children, Shannon Harris, claims she never suspected anything out of the ordinary. Harris’ grandmother, who had custody of her, also seems to have overlooked key signs.
One of Harris’ cousins testified that they witnessed Butts sexually assault Harris and accused him of making advances toward her, though she was able to escape his coercion. When Harris confided in Butts that she was pregnant, authorities testified that he’d searched online for abortions and even anti-freeze to get rid of a pregnancy.
A judge ruled that his case would move forward to a jury trial, though the question about where Harris’ body is still lingers over the case. Nevertheless, clothing was located that matched what she was wearing on the day she disappeared. He was also found in possession of Harris’ eyeglasses. As of now, Butts refuses to admit where he placed her or exactly how she was murdered. Investigators found that he had a history of starting romantic relationships with women to get close to their children, having been accused of sexually abusing several other children, including a four-year-old.
The high-profile case caught the attention of rapper Skilla Baby, who offered to pay for a memorial service for Na’Ziyah Harris. Her loved ones have not responded to his proposal, though a judge during the pre-trial hearing expressed that they’d failed the vulnerable child.
In case you’re not familiar with the case, the 13-year-old disappeared on January 9th, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. The young girl was seen getting off her school bus and has not been seen since. Sadly, after her aunt’s boyfriend, Jarvis Butts was arrested in September 2024 in connection to her disappearance and presumed death, the full picture of what happened to Harris was made painfully clear.
A pre-trial hearing began on January 6th and it was quickly discovered that Butts had been grooming Harris since at least 2022. Text messages between the two revealed that Butts had been sexually abusing Harris and meeting up with the child behind the family’s back. Hundreds of text messages documented unspeakable acts and the level he went to to carry out the abuse. What’s more disturbing is that Harris’ aunt and mother of four of Butts’ children, Shannon Harris, claims she never suspected anything out of the ordinary. Harris’ grandmother, who had custody of her, also seems to have overlooked key signs.
One of Harris’ cousins testified that they witnessed Butts sexually assault Harris and accused him of making advances toward her, though she was able to escape his coercion. When Harris confided in Butts that she was pregnant, authorities testified that he’d searched online for abortions and even anti-freeze to get rid of a pregnancy.
A judge ruled that his case would move forward to a jury trial, though the question about where Harris’ body is still lingers over the case. Nevertheless, clothing was located that matched what she was wearing on the day she disappeared. He was also found in possession of Harris’ eyeglasses. As of now, Butts refuses to admit where he placed her or exactly how she was murdered. Investigators found that he had a history of starting romantic relationships with women to get close to their children, having been accused of sexually abusing several other children, including a four-year-old.
The high-profile case caught the attention of rapper Skilla Baby, who offered to pay for a memorial service for Na’Ziyah Harris. Her loved ones have not responded to his proposal, though a judge during the pre-trial hearing expressed that they’d failed the vulnerable child.
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