#MAGFAB: GQ Men of the Year Features Andrew Garfield!
GQ revealed its second 2026 Men of the Year cover featuring Andrew Garfield, whose interview with Features Director Katherine Stoeffel ventured boldly into a larger conversation about AI and its power on the creative community—and mankind as a whole.
Fifteen years after THE SOCIAL NETWORK, Garfield returns to Silicon Valley for ARTIFICIAL, and is questioning whether leaders know where their technology is taking us. He opens up about navigating middle age, resisting expectations of masculinity, and the prayer to his late mother that preceded his much-shared conversation about grief with Stephen Colbert.
On feeling afraid of the consequences of playing Sam Altman
“I feel afraid now. But it’s outweighed by a faith in humanity, but also a faith in the mystery of life. It’s the artist’s responsibility to reflect the times we’re in, and I think it’s getting harder and harder to do that without fear of consequences from those in power who you are rocking the boat for.”
“I am afraid, but I’m still willing to put it on the line, but we’ll see.”
On the prospect of being linked with Altman in the public imagination
“I don’t want to make really powerful enemies. I don’t want to do that, but I’m not saying that that’s certainly what’s going to happen, but I don’t know if he’s going to feel warm towards me, and that’s okay. But there’s still a part of me that wants everyone to be okay all the time and therefore I’m okay. You know what I mean? It’s a slightly backtracking impulse, but it’s an interesting position to be in.”
On the people who defend tech billionaires
“…There’s always people that come out and defend them. It’s so strange. Whether they’re bots or otherwise, I’m not sure, but there’s just an army of people that are like, ‘Leave those rich guys alone.’ I’m like, ‘What?’”
On protecting his identity after becoming Spider-Man
“I was a big danger that I would start to think that was a reflection of who I am. Do you know what I mean? And so I think in order to hold on to my ability to be messy, my ability to lose, my ability to be ‘weak,’ my ability to be all of the things that our culture says a man should not be or even a person should not be, I sought out places and people and spaces and groups that would allow for me just to stay in touch with all of the messiest parts of myself, all the stuff that I’m not going to talk about here because it’s not safe to talk about them here.”
Read the full cover interview “Andrew Garfield Is The Scariest Thing You’ll See This Year” by Katherine Stoeffel in GQ’s Men of the Year issue and on GQ.com.
Fifteen years after THE SOCIAL NETWORK, Garfield returns to Silicon Valley for ARTIFICIAL, and is questioning whether leaders know where their technology is taking us. He opens up about navigating middle age, resisting expectations of masculinity, and the prayer to his late mother that preceded his much-shared conversation about grief with Stephen Colbert.
On feeling afraid of the consequences of playing Sam Altman
“I feel afraid now. But it’s outweighed by a faith in humanity, but also a faith in the mystery of life. It’s the artist’s responsibility to reflect the times we’re in, and I think it’s getting harder and harder to do that without fear of consequences from those in power who you are rocking the boat for.”
“I am afraid, but I’m still willing to put it on the line, but we’ll see.”
“I don’t want to make really powerful enemies. I don’t want to do that, but I’m not saying that that’s certainly what’s going to happen, but I don’t know if he’s going to feel warm towards me, and that’s okay. But there’s still a part of me that wants everyone to be okay all the time and therefore I’m okay. You know what I mean? It’s a slightly backtracking impulse, but it’s an interesting position to be in.”
On the people who defend tech billionaires
“…There’s always people that come out and defend them. It’s so strange. Whether they’re bots or otherwise, I’m not sure, but there’s just an army of people that are like, ‘Leave those rich guys alone.’ I’m like, ‘What?’”
On protecting his identity after becoming Spider-Man
“I was a big danger that I would start to think that was a reflection of who I am. Do you know what I mean? And so I think in order to hold on to my ability to be messy, my ability to lose, my ability to be ‘weak,’ my ability to be all of the things that our culture says a man should not be or even a person should not be, I sought out places and people and spaces and groups that would allow for me just to stay in touch with all of the messiest parts of myself, all the stuff that I’m not going to talk about here because it’s not safe to talk about them here.”
Read the full cover interview “Andrew Garfield Is The Scariest Thing You’ll See This Year” by Katherine Stoeffel in GQ’s Men of the Year issue and on GQ.com.
#RHOP: Ashley Darby and ‘RHOP’ alum Candiace Dillard Bassett got into ‘heated’ fight during scrapped ‘RHUGT’ scene
Another scene bites the dust. “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Ashley Darby said her “heated” fight with former co-star Candiace Dillard Bassett was “cut” from “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip: Roaring 20th.”
“She and I really got to scrapping,” Darby, 38, told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” in a new interview. “It got really heated when we filmed ‘Girls Trip’ in Atlanta.”
Darby — who told us she was “jumping around” and “clapping” amid the tense exchange — said the disagreement stemmed from her unresolved issues with Dillard Bassett, who left “RHOP” after Season 8.
“It was just like old times, basically,” Darby mused.
This is not the first tiff removed from the final cut of the milestone “RHUGT” season.
In October, Dolores Catania revealed that “Real Housewives of New York City” star Erin Lichy and “Golden Life” star Dorinda Medley got into an “amazing fight” while filming the season finale at the latter’s Bluestone Manor.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star claimed Lichy drunkenly interrupted Medley’s speech, though Lichy later stated that they “hugged” it out five minutes later.
According to Darby, her argument with Dillard Bassett ended similarly.
Darby told us that Dillard Bassett showed her photos of her two-year-old son, Jett, and they “just started talking like normal.”
“We have these moments like sisters … but then there’s like a little fiber of like, ‘But girl, how [are] you really doing?’” Darby said, admitting that she does miss Dillard Bassett “sometimes.”
The “Drive Back” singer announced her departure from “RHOP” after six seasons in March 2024.
“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac,’ I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth, and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” she told People at the time.
“With … new responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from ‘RHOP.'”
“Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen seemed to confirm that Dillard Bassett was fired from the show when he refused to name her as a cast member who left of her own accord at Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston last month.
Up until that point, Darby said she and her castmates were asked “a lot” about the circumstances surrounding Dillard Bassett’s exit from the show.
“It’s not something we want to answer, so, you know, it’s nice that somebody else talked about it for a change,” she told VRT. “And he said what he said.”
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
“She and I really got to scrapping,” Darby, 38, told Page Six’s “Virtual Reali-Tea” in a new interview. “It got really heated when we filmed ‘Girls Trip’ in Atlanta.”
Darby — who told us she was “jumping around” and “clapping” amid the tense exchange — said the disagreement stemmed from her unresolved issues with Dillard Bassett, who left “RHOP” after Season 8.
“It was just like old times, basically,” Darby mused.
This is not the first tiff removed from the final cut of the milestone “RHUGT” season.
In October, Dolores Catania revealed that “Real Housewives of New York City” star Erin Lichy and “Golden Life” star Dorinda Medley got into an “amazing fight” while filming the season finale at the latter’s Bluestone Manor.
The “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star claimed Lichy drunkenly interrupted Medley’s speech, though Lichy later stated that they “hugged” it out five minutes later.
According to Darby, her argument with Dillard Bassett ended similarly.
Darby told us that Dillard Bassett showed her photos of her two-year-old son, Jett, and they “just started talking like normal.”
“We have these moments like sisters … but then there’s like a little fiber of like, ‘But girl, how [are] you really doing?’” Darby said, admitting that she does miss Dillard Bassett “sometimes.”
The “Drive Back” singer announced her departure from “RHOP” after six seasons in March 2024.
“As I embark on a new chapter after six remarkable years with ‘The Real Housewives of Potomac,’ I am filled with gratitude for the enriching friendships, personal growth, and moments of introspection that have defined this journey,” she told People at the time.
“With … new responsibilities on my plate, I have decided to take a break from ‘RHOP.'”
“Real Housewives” executive producer Andy Cohen seemed to confirm that Dillard Bassett was fired from the show when he refused to name her as a cast member who left of her own accord at Bravo Fan Fest in Charleston last month.
Up until that point, Darby said she and her castmates were asked “a lot” about the circumstances surrounding Dillard Bassett’s exit from the show.
“It’s not something we want to answer, so, you know, it’s nice that somebody else talked about it for a change,” she told VRT. “And he said what he said.”
“The Real Housewives of Potomac” airs Sunday nights at 8 p.m. ET on Bravo, with new episodes available to stream the next day on Peacock.
#NewMusic from Leela James ‘What U Need’
Leela James knows exactly what she brings, and she is saying it plainly on “What U Need,” her new single, released on Friday, October 30, 2026, through SHESANGZ MUSIC under exclusive license to BMG Rights Management. The 3:08 track reunites the Los Angeles born soul singer with producer Rex Rideout, her longtime collaborator, who also handles keyboards, programming, and recording engineering on the record.
James frames the song in her own words as a grown and sexy record about being somebody’s peace, their partner, their safe place, while still keeping the spark alive, and the hook makes the pitch directly: “Let me show you your worth, and me is what you deserve.” An official music video premiered alongside the single, and Rated R&B placed it among the week’s essential R&B releases.
LISTEN AND WATCH IT HERE:
The lyric, written by Alechia Campbell and Rideout, is a confidence record disguised as a love song. Rated R&B’s summary of the track puts it cleanly: James knows exactly what she brings to a relationship. The couplet at the center, “Let me show you your worth, and me is what you deserve,” flips the usual pleading posture of a love song. She is not asking to be chosen on potential. She is presenting credentials: a friend, a lover, someone to keep you covered, in the words pulled from the song in release coverage. James’s own framing adds the nuance that keeps it from arrogance. It is about peace and partnership and a safe place, she explained, but still keeping that spark alive, which is the whole grown love thesis in one sentence: stability and desire are not a trade off.
The single was produced by Rex Rideout, Leela James’s longtime collaborator, who also played keyboards, handled programming, and engineered the recording. The song was written by Alechia Campbell and Rex Rideout.
#HipHopNews: Wale and EQT Announce Third Annual Gifted Week Celebrating ‘Ambition’
DMV rapper Wale and management company EQT have announced the return of Gifted Week, taking place November 17–20. Themed Ambition to honor the 15th anniversary of his 2011 hit studio album, the four-day event celebrates the culture, creativity, and youth of Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
The 2026 schedule features community-focused programming spanning sports, art, business, and service. The week opens Tuesday, November 17, with the Gifted 51 Gala Reception, a digital campaign honoring 51 regional leaders across multiple industries.
On Wednesday, November 18, the focus shifts to education and media with a Principal for a Day event at Dunbar High School, followed by a Sports Media Workshop with Howard University Film Studios.
Thursday, November 19, centers on sports, featuring a flag football clinic hosted by Wale and the Washington Commanders, as well as a “Beyond the Field and Court” panel presented with the Washington Nationals and Diverse Representation.
The week concludes Friday, November 20, with a charity turkey drive, block party, and the 3rd Annual Youth Sneaker Design Workshop. This year’s workshop includes a My Cause, My Cleats design activation alongside Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Fandiem and Giant Food also join as community partners.
The 2026 schedule features community-focused programming spanning sports, art, business, and service. The week opens Tuesday, November 17, with the Gifted 51 Gala Reception, a digital campaign honoring 51 regional leaders across multiple industries.
On Wednesday, November 18, the focus shifts to education and media with a Principal for a Day event at Dunbar High School, followed by a Sports Media Workshop with Howard University Film Studios.
Thursday, November 19, centers on sports, featuring a flag football clinic hosted by Wale and the Washington Commanders, as well as a “Beyond the Field and Court” panel presented with the Washington Nationals and Diverse Representation.
The week concludes Friday, November 20, with a charity turkey drive, block party, and the 3rd Annual Youth Sneaker Design Workshop. This year’s workshop includes a My Cause, My Cleats design activation alongside Washington Commanders wide receiver Stefon Diggs. Fandiem and Giant Food also join as community partners.
#BABYLOVE: Jamie Foxx, 58, and Girlfriend Alyce Huckstepp, 31, Welcome 1st Child Together, His 3rd
Jamie Foxx is a dad again.The Oscar winner, 58, and his girlfriend, Alyce Huckstepp, have welcomed their first child together, People first reported on Wednesday, November 4. Details about the baby, including its name and sex, have not been released.
The newborn is Foxx's third child and his third with a different woman. He shares daughter Corinne Foxx, 32, with ex Connie Kline, and daughter Anelise Bishop, 18, with ex Kristin Grannis. It's the first child for Huckstepp.
TMZ broke the news of the pregnancy in May, with sources telling the outlet that the couple was already several months along at the time.
Foxx and Huckstepp's road to parenthood hasn't been smooth. The pair were first romantically linked in 2022 and were spotted together at Nobu in Los Cabos, Mexico, in September 2023. They later split before reconciling in 2025.
The baby's arrival comes three years after Foxx's terrifying 2023 health scare, when he was hospitalized for weeks after suffering a medical complication. He later revealed in his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, that he had suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke.
Foxx has opened up about becoming a father again later in life, telling TMZ in August that fellow actor Al Pacino helped him feel good about the decision. Pacino welcomed his son, Roman, at age 83 in 2023.
News of the pregnancy sparked mixed reactions on social media when it first broke in May, with some fans questioning the actor's decision to have another child nearly two decades after the birth of his youngest daughter.
Foxx's eldest daughter, Corinne, has followed in his footsteps into entertainment, hosting the game show Beat Shazam alongside her dad.
Foxx and Huckstepp have not publicly commented on the birth.
The newborn is Foxx's third child and his third with a different woman. He shares daughter Corinne Foxx, 32, with ex Connie Kline, and daughter Anelise Bishop, 18, with ex Kristin Grannis. It's the first child for Huckstepp.
TMZ broke the news of the pregnancy in May, with sources telling the outlet that the couple was already several months along at the time.
Foxx and Huckstepp's road to parenthood hasn't been smooth. The pair were first romantically linked in 2022 and were spotted together at Nobu in Los Cabos, Mexico, in September 2023. They later split before reconciling in 2025.
The baby's arrival comes three years after Foxx's terrifying 2023 health scare, when he was hospitalized for weeks after suffering a medical complication. He later revealed in his 2024 Netflix special, What Had Happened Was, that he had suffered a brain bleed that led to a stroke.
Foxx has opened up about becoming a father again later in life, telling TMZ in August that fellow actor Al Pacino helped him feel good about the decision. Pacino welcomed his son, Roman, at age 83 in 2023.
News of the pregnancy sparked mixed reactions on social media when it first broke in May, with some fans questioning the actor's decision to have another child nearly two decades after the birth of his youngest daughter.
Foxx's eldest daughter, Corinne, has followed in his footsteps into entertainment, hosting the game show Beat Shazam alongside her dad.
Foxx and Huckstepp have not publicly commented on the birth.
Ex-NFL QB Russell Wilson interviews with NC State for head coaching job
Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed Tuesday for the head coaching job at NC State, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wilson, 38, joins Philip Rivers as former NC State and NFL quarterbacks who are now prominent candidates for the Wolfpack job. NC State fired Dave Doeren as head coach on Oct. 24.
Wilson played at NC State from 2008 to 2010 before transferring to Wisconsin in 2011. After being taken by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, he went on to play 14 seasons in the NFL, leading the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl championship in the 2013 season.
A 10-time Pro Bowl selection, Wilson announced in June that he was retiring from the NFL to become an analyst with CBS Sports.
Rivers, who played at NC State from 2000 to 2003, is in his sixth season as coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. River led the Cardinals to the state playoff semifinals in the previous two seasons.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who has never coached in college, has told NC State that he wants to finish the current high school season, sources told ESPN.
Former Super Bowl champion quarterback Russell Wilson interviewed Tuesday for the head coaching job at NC State, sources told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Wilson, 38, joins Philip Rivers as former NC State and NFL quarterbacks who are now prominent candidates for the Wolfpack job. NC State fired Dave Doeren as head coach on Oct. 24.
Wilson played at NC State from 2008 to 2010 before transferring to Wisconsin in 2011. After being taken by Seattle in the third round of the 2012 NFL draft, he went on to play 14 seasons in the NFL, leading the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl championship in the 2013 season.
A 10-time Pro Bowl selection, Wilson announced in June that he was retiring from the NFL to become an analyst with CBS Sports.
Rivers, who played at NC State from 2000 to 2003, is in his sixth season as coach at St. Michael Catholic High School in Fairhope, Alabama. River led the Cardinals to the state playoff semifinals in the previous two seasons.
The 44-year-old Rivers, who has never coached in college, has told NC State that he wants to finish the current high school season, sources told ESPN.
‘Chucky’ Creator Taunts Nicki Minaj After Rapper Posts Ai Photo Of Doll Wearing ‘Vote Red’ Badge
After the rapper shared what appeared to be an AI-generated image of the red-haired doll sporting a pink suit and a “Vote Red” badge — her way of encouraging fans to cast their ballots for Republicans on Election Day — filmmaker Don Mancini clapped back by setting the record straight on how his character would’ve actually voted on Tuesday (Nov. 3). (You know, if murderous children’s toys could legally participate in elections.)
“Chucky has a trans kid,” Mancini wrote on X, sharing a photo of a real-life Chucky doll holding a Glenda figurine. “Chucky protects the dolls. Chucky is anti-ICE. Chucky says ‘A BLUE WAVE’ is coming, as BLUE as my f–kin’ eyes!”
Glenda, who sometimes goes by Glen, is indeed a canonical character in the Child’s Play franchise. The offspring of Chucky and his doll “bride” Tiffany, Glen(da)’s gender and expression are fluid in the movies — something many conservatives might take issue with, considering the Republican party’s notoriously intolerant policies on issues such as trans rights and gender-affirming care.
“Too bad, Nicki!” Mancini added after Democrats took back control of both the Senate and House of Representatives on Tuesday in addition to winning numerous local elections, resharing his previous photo of Chucky edited with blue hair. “No AI, by the way! #bluewave”
Minaj’s love for Chucky goes back years, with the Queen of Rap famously spitting on her verse on Ye’s “Monster”: “And I’ll say, bride of Chucky, it’s child’s play/ Just killed another career, it’s a mild day.” In 2019, she and husband Kenneth Petty — who in 2022 was sentenced to three years’ probation and a year in home detention after failing to register as a sex offender in relation to his 1995 conviction for attempted rape in the first degree — dressed up as Tiffany and Chucky for Halloween.
She’s also favored using photos and memes of Chucky on social media over the years, including but not limited to her posts taunting Democrats in the past year or so since she publicly joined the MAGA movement. “HAPPY ELECTION DAY!!!” she wrote on X on Tuesday alongside the AI rendering of Republican Chucky.
The hip-hop star hasn’t posted since the results of the election. She last dropped music in 2024, reaching Nos. 23 and 68 on the Billboard Hot 100 with Megan Thee Stallion diss track “Big Foot” and Juice WRLD posthumous duet “AGATS2 (Insecure),” respectively.
Woman Interrupts UMES Gospel Concert to Protest B.Slade’s Performance
An unidentified woman took the stage at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's homecoming gospel concert on Sunday, November 1, and rebuked organizers and concertgoers for welcoming B.Slade, an openly gay, Grammy-nominated gospel singer. Her remarks came after his performance with members of the university's gospel choir. The microphone went silent while she was still speaking, and Mary Mary's "Go Get It" began playing over the sound system.
Woman reads from Scripture before addressing the crowd
Footage shared online shows the woman reading from 1 Corinthians 5:9-12 before questioning the audience's Christian beliefs. She directed her criticism at people who had welcomed B.Slade to the stage and singled out the wig he wore during his performance. "You're going against the Word of God," she told the crowd.
The woman's identity remains unconfirmed. A search of the university's public homecoming materials and coverage of the incident turned up no statement from UMES addressing the interruption.
B.Slade, whose name is Anthony Charles Williams II, first became known to gospel audiences as Tonéx. His recording of "Make Me Over Again" remains one of his best-known songs. The Grammy-nominated singer came out publicly as gay in 2009 and later performed under the name B.Slade. At UMES, he sang alongside students from the campus gospel choir before the woman took the microphone.
The concert, held at the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center in Princess Anne, Maryland, opened the university's November 1-8 homecoming celebration. Multi-Grammy winner Tye Tribbett and gospel singer Preston Jonzell were also on the bill, which featured both the UMES Gospel Choir and the UMES Alumni Choir.
An unidentified woman took the stage at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore's homecoming gospel concert on Sunday, November 1, and rebuked organizers and concertgoers for welcoming B.Slade, an openly gay, Grammy-nominated gospel singer. Her remarks came after his performance with members of the university's gospel choir. The microphone went silent while she was still speaking, and Mary Mary's "Go Get It" began playing over the sound system.Woman reads from Scripture before addressing the crowd
Footage shared online shows the woman reading from 1 Corinthians 5:9-12 before questioning the audience's Christian beliefs. She directed her criticism at people who had welcomed B.Slade to the stage and singled out the wig he wore during his performance. "You're going against the Word of God," she told the crowd.
The woman's identity remains unconfirmed. A search of the university's public homecoming materials and coverage of the incident turned up no statement from UMES addressing the interruption.
B.Slade, whose name is Anthony Charles Williams II, first became known to gospel audiences as Tonéx. His recording of "Make Me Over Again" remains one of his best-known songs. The Grammy-nominated singer came out publicly as gay in 2009 and later performed under the name B.Slade. At UMES, he sang alongside students from the campus gospel choir before the woman took the microphone.
The concert, held at the Ella Fitzgerald Performing Arts Center in Princess Anne, Maryland, opened the university's November 1-8 homecoming celebration. Multi-Grammy winner Tye Tribbett and gospel singer Preston Jonzell were also on the bill, which featured both the UMES Gospel Choir and the UMES Alumni Choir.
#2026BLUEWAVE Meet the Historic five Black governors who will serve simultaneously next year
Four new Black governors will join reelected Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, making five.
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of any U.S. state.
Florida, Wisconsin, and Nevada also elected their first Black governors across party lines.
The 2026 midterm elections were one to remember, and certainly one for the history books. On Tuesday (Nov. 3) night, Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in what many interpreted as a stinging rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration, so much so that even Texas turned blue.
Perhaps even more historic — and something both sides of the political aisle can celebrate — was the election of four more Black governors, bringing an end to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s time as “the only Black governor in this country.” Come January, he’ll finally be one of five Black governors serving U.S. states at the same time. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D), Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D), and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) all won their respective races.
Below, get to know the newly elected and reelected governors who will serve simultaneously in 2027.
Wes Moore
Moore made history as Maryland’s first Black governor in 2022, and following last night’s election, he once again defeated Republican Dan Cox, his challenger from four years ago, with roughly 62 percent of the vote. “When our time is done, I want a Maryland where everyone has a shot to succeed, no matter where their story begins,” the governor declared during his victory speech in downtown Baltimore. “Four years ago, we started this journey together, y’all, and tonight the work continues for our people, for our state, for our country."
Byron Donalds UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM just an honorable metion
Representing the Republican Party, Donalds made history as Florida’s first Black governor, extending the GOP’s nearly three-decade hold on the state’s highest office. “Even if you didn’t vote for me, you have my word that I will be your governor, too,” the 48-year-old, who received Trump’s endorsement, said. He narrowly defeated Democrat David Jolly to secure the victory.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
After defeating billionaire businessman Rick Jackson by an 11-point margin, Lance Bottoms made history not only as Georgia’s first Black governor but also as the first Black woman to be elected governor of any state. “No matter who you voted for tonight, I will be a governor for all of Georgia,” she said, per AP. “Georgia, we sent a message loud and clear that we want a leader who will put Georgia first and who will stand up to all the chaos coming out of Washington, D.C.”
David Crowley
Over in Wisconsin, Crowley — who, interestingly enough, dropped out of the race before reentering — emerged victorious over Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. “Wisconsin isn’t a red state or a blue state. We never have been,” he said following his victory. “In a state this close, nobody gets to govern alone. When majorities are narrow, there’s no room for show votes or shouting matches. There’s no time to waste on culture wars that make for great Instagram clips but lousy government. There’s only room for the work.”
Aaron Ford
Nevada will also welcome its first Black governor in Aaron Ford, the state’s attorney general and a former state senator, who unseated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in his bid for reelection. “This campaign didn’t happen by accident,” Ford told supporters at a Democratic watch party Tuesday, according to WBAL-TV 11. “It happened because of faith, because of family, because of hard work, and because the people of Nevada decided that our best days are still ahead of us.”
Georgia's Keisha Lance Bottoms became the first Black woman elected governor of any U.S. state.
Florida, Wisconsin, and Nevada also elected their first Black governors across party lines.
The 2026 midterm elections were one to remember, and certainly one for the history books. On Tuesday (Nov. 3) night, Democrats won control of both the House and Senate in what many interpreted as a stinging rebuke of President Donald Trump and his administration, so much so that even Texas turned blue.
Perhaps even more historic — and something both sides of the political aisle can celebrate — was the election of four more Black governors, bringing an end to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s time as “the only Black governor in this country.” Come January, he’ll finally be one of five Black governors serving U.S. states at the same time. Florida Rep. Byron Donalds (R), former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms (D), Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley (D), and Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford (D) all won their respective races.
Below, get to know the newly elected and reelected governors who will serve simultaneously in 2027.
Wes Moore
Moore made history as Maryland’s first Black governor in 2022, and following last night’s election, he once again defeated Republican Dan Cox, his challenger from four years ago, with roughly 62 percent of the vote. “When our time is done, I want a Maryland where everyone has a shot to succeed, no matter where their story begins,” the governor declared during his victory speech in downtown Baltimore. “Four years ago, we started this journey together, y’all, and tonight the work continues for our people, for our state, for our country."
Byron Donalds UMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM just an honorable metion
Representing the Republican Party, Donalds made history as Florida’s first Black governor, extending the GOP’s nearly three-decade hold on the state’s highest office. “Even if you didn’t vote for me, you have my word that I will be your governor, too,” the 48-year-old, who received Trump’s endorsement, said. He narrowly defeated Democrat David Jolly to secure the victory.
Keisha Lance Bottoms
After defeating billionaire businessman Rick Jackson by an 11-point margin, Lance Bottoms made history not only as Georgia’s first Black governor but also as the first Black woman to be elected governor of any state. “No matter who you voted for tonight, I will be a governor for all of Georgia,” she said, per AP. “Georgia, we sent a message loud and clear that we want a leader who will put Georgia first and who will stand up to all the chaos coming out of Washington, D.C.”
David Crowley
Over in Wisconsin, Crowley — who, interestingly enough, dropped out of the race before reentering — emerged victorious over Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany. “Wisconsin isn’t a red state or a blue state. We never have been,” he said following his victory. “In a state this close, nobody gets to govern alone. When majorities are narrow, there’s no room for show votes or shouting matches. There’s no time to waste on culture wars that make for great Instagram clips but lousy government. There’s only room for the work.”
Aaron Ford
Nevada will also welcome its first Black governor in Aaron Ford, the state’s attorney general and a former state senator, who unseated Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo in his bid for reelection. “This campaign didn’t happen by accident,” Ford told supporters at a Democratic watch party Tuesday, according to WBAL-TV 11. “It happened because of faith, because of family, because of hard work, and because the people of Nevada decided that our best days are still ahead of us.”
Janet Jackson’s Former Fashion Designer Claims Infamous 2004 Super Bowl Breast Exposure With Justin Timberlake Was Planned, Not A Wardrobe Malfunction
Janet Jackson’s longtime fashion designer is revisiting her infamous 2004 Super Bowl halftime show with #JustinTimberlake, claiming the controversial breast exposure was never actually a wardrobe malfunction.
During an appearance on TMZ Live, Wayne Scot Lukas alleged that Janet’s outfit worked exactly as planned. According to the designer, the original idea involved revealing Janet’s backside, but the team switched things up just days before the performance to make the moment more shocking. He claims the cameras were supposed to cut away and the screen was supposed to go black immediately after Justin exposed Janet’s breast, but producers failed to make the switch.
Wayne also claims the fallout seriously damaged his career and that Justin never apologized to him. While he says he no longer needs an apology, he hopes JT finally shares what really happened in his upcoming four-part Apple TV+ docuseries, expected in December. The designer says he wasn’t invited to participate in the project, despite his involvement in the performance. Whether Justin directly addresses Wayne’s allegations in the upcoming documentary remains to be seen.
During an appearance on TMZ Live, Wayne Scot Lukas alleged that Janet’s outfit worked exactly as planned. According to the designer, the original idea involved revealing Janet’s backside, but the team switched things up just days before the performance to make the moment more shocking. He claims the cameras were supposed to cut away and the screen was supposed to go black immediately after Justin exposed Janet’s breast, but producers failed to make the switch.
Wayne also claims the fallout seriously damaged his career and that Justin never apologized to him. While he says he no longer needs an apology, he hopes JT finally shares what really happened in his upcoming four-part Apple TV+ docuseries, expected in December. The designer says he wasn’t invited to participate in the project, despite his involvement in the performance. Whether Justin directly addresses Wayne’s allegations in the upcoming documentary remains to be seen.
Halle Berry’s Ex Olivier Martinez Demands $240,000 In Attorney Fees Following Heated Custody Battle Over Their Son
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the actor is asking a judge to order Halle to pay $240,000 in attorney fees stemming from their heated custody battle over their 13-year-old son, Maceo. Olivier claims he can’t afford the expenses, revealing he earns an average of just $776.34 per month in residuals while facing approximately $17,556 in monthly expenses. He’s requesting $176,522.58 to cover outstanding legal bills and another $63,477.42 for future fees.
ICYMI: Olivier recently retained primary physical custody of Maceo under a temporary arrangement, although a restraining order against Halle was dissolved. Olivier previously accused the actress of choking their son, allegations she has denied. Maceo also testified privately during the proceedings.
Carmelo and La La Anthony Reach Divorce Settlement Five Years After Filing
Carmelo and La La Anthony have reportedly reached a confidential divorce settlement more than five years after she filed, though a judge still needs to approve the deal.
The couple share 19-year-old Syracuse sophomore Kiyan, whose adult status takes child support off the table, according to TMZ.
La La recently said she’s “open” to dating again and wants someone who enjoys good conversation and adventure.
Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony are reportedly close to ending their marriage for good, more than five years after she filed for divorce.
The NBA star and the actress told the court this week that they had reached a settlement, according to court records obtained by TMZ. The terms are confidential, and the judge has not signed off on the deal yet.
The couple got engaged on Christmas Day 2004 and married in New York City. They separated in April 2017 amid rumors that Carmelo had cheated. La La filed for divorce on June 17, 2021, citing irreconcilable differences.
The couple share 19-year-old son Kiyan, who is a sophomore at Syracuse, the school where his father won a national championship. TMZ noted that because Kiyan is now an adult, child support is no longer an issue.
The settlement now goes to the judge. Once it's approved, the divorce case La La filed in 2021 will be formally closed.
In a recent interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, La La admitted that she is “open” to dating again.
"I am being open to whatever God has for me, whatever life has for me. I said, 'This is my season of being open,'" she told Hudson.
When asked what time of man can catch her attention, she responded, "Somebody who likes to have fun. good conversation, somebody that likes to do things. I like to do things and have experiences. I don't want to sit in a house all day. I want to do stuff. So, somebody who's always down for an adventure."
Carmelo and La La Anthony have reportedly reached a confidential divorce settlement more than five years after she filed, though a judge still needs to approve the deal.The couple share 19-year-old Syracuse sophomore Kiyan, whose adult status takes child support off the table, according to TMZ.
La La recently said she’s “open” to dating again and wants someone who enjoys good conversation and adventure.
Carmelo Anthony and La La Anthony are reportedly close to ending their marriage for good, more than five years after she filed for divorce.
The NBA star and the actress told the court this week that they had reached a settlement, according to court records obtained by TMZ. The terms are confidential, and the judge has not signed off on the deal yet.
The couple got engaged on Christmas Day 2004 and married in New York City. They separated in April 2017 amid rumors that Carmelo had cheated. La La filed for divorce on June 17, 2021, citing irreconcilable differences.
The couple share 19-year-old son Kiyan, who is a sophomore at Syracuse, the school where his father won a national championship. TMZ noted that because Kiyan is now an adult, child support is no longer an issue.
The settlement now goes to the judge. Once it's approved, the divorce case La La filed in 2021 will be formally closed.
In a recent interview on The Jennifer Hudson Show, La La admitted that she is “open” to dating again.
"I am being open to whatever God has for me, whatever life has for me. I said, 'This is my season of being open,'" she told Hudson.
When asked what time of man can catch her attention, she responded, "Somebody who likes to have fun. good conversation, somebody that likes to do things. I like to do things and have experiences. I don't want to sit in a house all day. I want to do stuff. So, somebody who's always down for an adventure."
Cynthia Erivo to Play 2Pac’s Mother Afeni Shakur in Upcoming Snoop Dogg Biopic
Cynthia Erivo will play Tupac’s mother, Black Panther activist Afeni Shakur, in Craig Brewer’s Snoop Dogg biopic, Snoop.
Erivo joins Jonathan Daviss as Snoop, Camron Jones as Tupac and Lauren London as Snoop’s mother, Beverly Tate.
Snoop is shooting in southern California and hits theaters Aug. 6, 2027.
Cynthia Erivo is stepping into the role of Afeni Shakur, 2Pac Shakur's mother, for the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic Snoop.
The casting news was first announced on Wednesday (Nov. 4) by The Hollywood Reporter. Per the magazine, the Craig Brewer-directed film is currently shooting in southern California.
Afeni Shakur was a Black Panther activist, who was arrested in 1969 and charged with conspiring to bomb multiple New York City landmarks. She was acquitted in 1971, about a month before 2Pac was born.
After Tupac's death in 1996, Afeni became arbiter of his estate. She died in 2016 at the age of 69.
Erivo joins Jonathan Daviss as Snoop, Camron Jones as Tupac and Lauren London as Snoop’s mother, Beverly Tate.
Snoop is shooting in southern California and hits theaters Aug. 6, 2027.
Cynthia Erivo is stepping into the role of Afeni Shakur, 2Pac Shakur's mother, for the upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic Snoop.
The casting news was first announced on Wednesday (Nov. 4) by The Hollywood Reporter. Per the magazine, the Craig Brewer-directed film is currently shooting in southern California.
Afeni Shakur was a Black Panther activist, who was arrested in 1969 and charged with conspiring to bomb multiple New York City landmarks. She was acquitted in 1971, about a month before 2Pac was born.
After Tupac's death in 1996, Afeni became arbiter of his estate. She died in 2016 at the age of 69.
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