#MAGFAB: Barack and Michelle Obama for People Mag photographed by Matt Sayles! “Our Love, Legacy & Life Now!”
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#RHOA: Shamea Says She Sent Angela Cease-And-Desist Over ATL Athlete Affair Allegations, Affirms She’ll ‘Match Energy’ At #RHOA Reunion
Shamea Morton’s cease and desist: Here’s why she’s taking legal action against Angela Oakley.
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On June 23, Morton stopped by Angela Yee’s Way Up With Angela Yee, where she addressed the rumors head-on and explained why she had to take legal action against her co-star.
“[A] few people often ask me about it,” the 44-year-old singer and game correspondent revealed when asked how the rumors have impacted her relationship with NBA, where she’s worked as an official in-game host for the Atlanta Hawks for several seasons.
She didn’t hold back about her next step, either.
“I don’t want to go into the details about it, but I’ve been forced to really pretty much send a cease and desist because unless you’re going to come forward with actual names so we can talk about it, you’re just throwing out stuff.”
Still, Morton made it clear she didn’t expect things to get to this point with her castmate, with whom she revealed she had once been close.
“I really liked Angela,” the Housewife told Yee.
What did Angela Oakley say on last week’s episode of #WWHL?
If you’re new to the drama, the controversy escalated after Angela Oakley’s recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on June 21. During the episode, Oakley doubled down on the NBA-related creepin’ allegations when Andy pressed her about where she first heard the rumors.
Oakley said that beyond her husband, former NBA player Charles Oakley, she recalled Morton herself allegedly mentioning last season that there were “rumors of her infidelity” circulating. She also claimed she had heard similar stories from “sources other than” her husband.
But Morton says she’s confused about why the narrative keeps being pushed, especially given their past friendship. During her conversation on Way Up With Angela Yee, Morton explained that their dynamic changed quickly last season. She claimed that as Angela began to see her growth in popularity last year, the 45-year-old began getting close to her.
“It felt like she thought, ‘Oh you’re going to be the fan-favorite so let me align myself and attach myself to you,’” explained Shamea, who claimed once she started facing issues with other co-stars, Angela switched up on her.
Morton also pushed back on the idea that she started any of the drama by making comments about Oakley’s marriage. When Yee asked Shamea if she felt as though she was the one who started beef with Angela by teasing the real estate agent about infidelity rumors involving her husband. Shamea said “no” flat out. As the reunion taping approaches, Morton says she’s mentally preparing for confrontation, but she also acknowledged the toll Season 17 has taken. She admitted feeling “like an outsider” for most of the season.
“I hate that I let them get me that emotional but I think ultimately, I’m a real person with real feelings,” she said.
Still, tears don’t mean surrender. Morton says she’s done staying quiet and plans to show up to the reunion fully prepared to defend herself.
“I know everybody is coming at me and I’m ready. I won’t be quiet this year because I don’t have a friendship to salvage. I don’t give a damn. Imma match whatever energy they give me,” she added.
What do you think about Shamea Morton’s cease and desist letter against Angela Oakley and her big energy ahead of the RHOA reunion? Thoughts?
#MusicNews: Buddy Guy To Celebrate 90th Birthday With All-Star Concert In New York City
Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will turn 90 years old next month on July 30th, but the real celebration is planned for this fall.
On Oct. 1, Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, where not only will Guy perform himself, so will many of his friends and admirers.
"Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving and playing the blues with all my friends," Guy said in a statement. "We'll make it a night not just for me, but for the folks who taught us, the friends we've played with and the ones coming up behind us."
Who Is Performing at the Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Celebration?
The all-star lineup is set to include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, Kim Wilson and "special surprise guests." Steve Jordan of the Rolling Stones will serve as the evening's Music Director.
Legendary bluesman Buddy Guy will turn 90 years old next month on July 30th, but the real celebration is planned for this fall.
On Oct. 1, Buddy’s Got the Blues: A 90th Birthday Concert Celebration is scheduled to take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, where not only will Guy perform himself, so will many of his friends and admirers.
"Can't wait to celebrate 90 years of living, loving and playing the blues with all my friends," Guy said in a statement. "We'll make it a night not just for me, but for the folks who taught us, the friends we've played with and the ones coming up behind us."
Who Is Performing at the Buddy Guy 90th Birthday Celebration?
The all-star lineup is set to include Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks, Jon Batiste, Aloe Blacc, Joe Bonamassa, Gary Clark Jr., Shemekia Copeland, Robert Cray, Samantha Fish, Eric Gales, Billy F Gibbons, Ivan Neville, Robert Randolph, Bobby Rush, Isaiah Sharkey, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jimmie Vaughan, Ally Venable, Willie Weeks, Kim Wilson and "special surprise guests." Steve Jordan of the Rolling Stones will serve as the evening's Music Director.
#HipHopNews: Takeoff’s Parents Fight Over Who Should Receive Wrongful Death Settlement Money – Report
The late Takeoff's parents are reportedly at odds over how to divide the money received from the wrongful death lawsuit over his 2022 murder.
According to documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday (June 24), Takeoff's mother, Titania Davenport, doesn't feel his father, Kenneth Ball, should receive anything because he was absent for a majority of the former Migos rapper's life.
Tatiana was the person who filed the lawsuit in Texas and won, but now is coming up against Kenneth amid the probate case. In her filed response to how the funds should be divided, Tatiana said she shared a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with her son throughout his life, raising him as a single mother and providing nearly all financial support until he reached adulthood.
She also said she continued supporting him as he built his music career, before Takeoff later began covering many of her expenses, including housing, vehicles, clothing, food and utilities. Noting Kenneth's absence, she added that he provided "negligible financial support and effectively no emotional support," and did not receive any financial assistance from their son after his success.
For his part, however, Kenneth is arguing that even though he was absent, he's still entitled to a share of the settlement money. He also wants the state of Texas to handle the matter, while Tatiana wants Georgia to do so, especially because it's where the probate case was filed.
The judge not yet ruled on the matter.
According to documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday (June 24), Takeoff's mother, Titania Davenport, doesn't feel his father, Kenneth Ball, should receive anything because he was absent for a majority of the former Migos rapper's life.
Tatiana was the person who filed the lawsuit in Texas and won, but now is coming up against Kenneth amid the probate case. In her filed response to how the funds should be divided, Tatiana said she shared a "close, loving and nurturing relationship" with her son throughout his life, raising him as a single mother and providing nearly all financial support until he reached adulthood.
She also said she continued supporting him as he built his music career, before Takeoff later began covering many of her expenses, including housing, vehicles, clothing, food and utilities. Noting Kenneth's absence, she added that he provided "negligible financial support and effectively no emotional support," and did not receive any financial assistance from their son after his success.
For his part, however, Kenneth is arguing that even though he was absent, he's still entitled to a share of the settlement money. He also wants the state of Texas to handle the matter, while Tatiana wants Georgia to do so, especially because it's where the probate case was filed.
The judge not yet ruled on the matter.
This Day in History: The King of Pop Michael Jackson dies in 2009
It has been 17 years since Michael Jackson died, a moment many people remember from 2009.
Jackson, known as the “King of Pop,” died at age 50.
His physician was later convicted in connection with Jackson’s death.
Jackson, known as the “King of Pop,” died at age 50.
His physician was later convicted in connection with Jackson’s death.
Leslie Jones says it was 'frustrating' being typecast on SNL as 'the angry Black woman'
Leslie Jones talks about being typecast on Saturday Night Live during her five seasons on the NBC sketch comedy show.
"It was kind of frustrating that they would always make me the girl that was angry and beating up people," she said on The Sam Sanders Show.
Jones says her time on SNL was "bittersweet" because it was fun, "but I don't miss the mental part of it."
Leslie Jones got big laughs on Saturday Night Live, but the comedian didn't always find her characters to be so funny.
Jones' five seasons on the NBC sketch comedy series were "bittersweet" due to the typecasting she faced, she said in a new interview on KCRW podcast The Sam Sanders Show.
In general, she said, SNL tends to "make you a character of yourself." But for Jones, it felt stereotypical.
"It was kind of frustrating that they would always make me the girl that was angry and beating up people or in love with a white boy," she recalled to Sanders. "They just always would make me angry or I'm fighting somebody."
For several seasons, she went along with the joke, even if she wasn't okay with it.
"I wanted to be on the show," Jones told Sanders, "and at the time I didn’t think that [typecasting] was what was happening ‘till it kept happening. And then, like, every time I would get a sketch, I was like, 'Okay, who am I beating up this week?'"
Asked if she thought SNL was "a good place" for Black comics, Jones would only say, "I think that it is the machine that it is.
Jones joined the show during season 39, after SNL faced criticism for the lack of diversity among its staff. One of the three Black women hired in 2014, she started out in the writers' room. But a joke the six-foot comic made on Weekend Update about how she would have been "the No. 1 slave draft pick" sparked controversy — and promotion to regular cast member on season 40.
Jones, the oldest person to join the show at age of 47, went on to receive two Emmy Award nominations before she left in 2019.
"I loved being there," she told Sanders. "It was great, it was fun, but I don't miss the mental part of it."
Jones was one of the many alums who returned to Studio H8 in 2025 for the SNL50 anniversary special. In a "Black Jeopardy" sketch hosted by Keenan Thompson, she competed as "Shanice" against "Darius" (Tracy Morgan) and Eddie Murphy impersonating the real Tracy Morgan.
But the highlight of the night was meeting The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal — who she mistakenly kept calling by the wrong name.
"Let me tell you, [I] called him Pablo until he told me his name is Pedro," Jones confessed on Vulture's Good One podcast. "So, I was like, 'Pablo, Pablo.' And he was like, 'Pedro.' And I was like, 'Pablo.' He's like, 'Pedro.' And I was like, 'Who the f--- is Pedro?' And he was like, 'That's my name.'"
"I was like, 'Oh, okay. I'll call you Pedro. Even though Pablo's better,'" she recalled, with a laugh. "He's so cute, too."
"It was kind of frustrating that they would always make me the girl that was angry and beating up people," she said on The Sam Sanders Show.
Jones says her time on SNL was "bittersweet" because it was fun, "but I don't miss the mental part of it."
Leslie Jones got big laughs on Saturday Night Live, but the comedian didn't always find her characters to be so funny.
Jones' five seasons on the NBC sketch comedy series were "bittersweet" due to the typecasting she faced, she said in a new interview on KCRW podcast The Sam Sanders Show.
In general, she said, SNL tends to "make you a character of yourself." But for Jones, it felt stereotypical.
"It was kind of frustrating that they would always make me the girl that was angry and beating up people or in love with a white boy," she recalled to Sanders. "They just always would make me angry or I'm fighting somebody."
For several seasons, she went along with the joke, even if she wasn't okay with it.
"I wanted to be on the show," Jones told Sanders, "and at the time I didn’t think that [typecasting] was what was happening ‘till it kept happening. And then, like, every time I would get a sketch, I was like, 'Okay, who am I beating up this week?'"
Asked if she thought SNL was "a good place" for Black comics, Jones would only say, "I think that it is the machine that it is.
Jones joined the show during season 39, after SNL faced criticism for the lack of diversity among its staff. One of the three Black women hired in 2014, she started out in the writers' room. But a joke the six-foot comic made on Weekend Update about how she would have been "the No. 1 slave draft pick" sparked controversy — and promotion to regular cast member on season 40.
Jones, the oldest person to join the show at age of 47, went on to receive two Emmy Award nominations before she left in 2019.
"I loved being there," she told Sanders. "It was great, it was fun, but I don't miss the mental part of it."
Jones was one of the many alums who returned to Studio H8 in 2025 for the SNL50 anniversary special. In a "Black Jeopardy" sketch hosted by Keenan Thompson, she competed as "Shanice" against "Darius" (Tracy Morgan) and Eddie Murphy impersonating the real Tracy Morgan.
But the highlight of the night was meeting The Last of Us star Pedro Pascal — who she mistakenly kept calling by the wrong name.
"Let me tell you, [I] called him Pablo until he told me his name is Pedro," Jones confessed on Vulture's Good One podcast. "So, I was like, 'Pablo, Pablo.' And he was like, 'Pedro.' And I was like, 'Pablo.' He's like, 'Pedro.' And I was like, 'Who the f--- is Pedro?' And he was like, 'That's my name.'"
"I was like, 'Oh, okay. I'll call you Pedro. Even though Pablo's better,'" she recalled, with a laugh. "He's so cute, too."
Luke James Joins Broadway Cast of ‘Wanted’ Musical
Luke James is returning to Broadway this fall. The singer/actor has been cast as Elijah in the new musical, Wanted.
He joins the previously announced cast members Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke.
The musical is inspired by the mostly true story of Mary and Martha Clarke. Per the logline, “Texas, 1893 — Twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke are on the run. The sisters, Black women who pass for white and hide in plain sight, straddle a dangerous line between two Americas.
“But as powerful forces close in to keep their family from claiming a future of their own, Mary and Martha are driven to desperate measures to save their mother and their family’s legacy. When survival demands they do the unthinkable, the sisters nevertheless fight for self-determination, dignity, and the inheritance they have long been denied.”
Wanted marks James’ first appearance on Broadway since Thoughts of a Colored Man in 2021. The play, which follows seven Black men in the course of a day in Brooklyn, also co-starred Keith David, Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Dyllón Burnside, Bryan Terrell Clark, Da’Vinchi, and Forrest McClendon
Wanted will begin previews Oct. 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night scheduled for Nov. 8. The play features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri, a descendant of the Sisters Clarke, with music by award-winning composer Ross Baum.
James’ new acting gig follows his starring role in the award-winning series The Chi, which concluded its eight-year run in May. Outside of that, James starred in Prime Video’s series Them: The Scare, the second installment of its horror anthology series.
On a musical note, James lent his voice to Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt season three soundtrack on “Mad World,” alongside Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Before that, he released his Grammy-nominated second album, To Feel Love/d, in 2021.
Luke James is returning to Broadway this fall. The singer/actor has been cast as Elijah in the new musical, Wanted.
He joins the previously announced cast members Ledisi as Tallulah Clarke, Solea Pfeiffer as Mary Clarke and Liisi LaFontaine as Martha Clarke.
The musical is inspired by the mostly true story of Mary and Martha Clarke. Per the logline, “Texas, 1893 — Twin sisters Mary and Martha Clarke are on the run. The sisters, Black women who pass for white and hide in plain sight, straddle a dangerous line between two Americas.
“But as powerful forces close in to keep their family from claiming a future of their own, Mary and Martha are driven to desperate measures to save their mother and their family’s legacy. When survival demands they do the unthinkable, the sisters nevertheless fight for self-determination, dignity, and the inheritance they have long been denied.”
Wanted marks James’ first appearance on Broadway since Thoughts of a Colored Man in 2021. The play, which follows seven Black men in the course of a day in Brooklyn, also co-starred Keith David, Tristan “Mack” Wilds, Dyllón Burnside, Bryan Terrell Clark, Da’Vinchi, and Forrest McClendon
Wanted will begin previews Oct. 15 at the James Earl Jones Theatre, with opening night scheduled for Nov. 8. The play features book and lyrics by Angelica Chéri, a descendant of the Sisters Clarke, with music by award-winning composer Ross Baum.
James’ new acting gig follows his starring role in the award-winning series The Chi, which concluded its eight-year run in May. Outside of that, James starred in Prime Video’s series Them: The Scare, the second installment of its horror anthology series.
On a musical note, James lent his voice to Hulu’s Reasonable Doubt season three soundtrack on “Mad World,” alongside Adrian Younge and Ali Shaheed Muhammad. Before that, he released his Grammy-nominated second album, To Feel Love/d, in 2021.
Lizzo Speaks Out As New Album Debuts To Shockingly Low Sales, Just 2,650 Copies In First Week
Lizzo is unsure what to do next. On her private Tik Tok account — which she uses to connect with her most loyal supporters — Lizzo responded to a fan encouraging her not to slow down on promoting her fifth studio album B*tch. Lizzo said she was “clowned” for pushing the project as hard as she did and now isn’t sure what else she can do to boost sales.
According to Rolling Stone, B*tch, which dropped June 5, moved just 2,650 copies in its first week, a steep drop from her previous release. Special, released in 2022, debuted with 39,000 copies sold and peaked at No. 2 on the #Billboard 200 chart. That album also earned Lizzo a Grammy for her hit single “About D*mn Time.”
According to Rolling Stone, B*tch, which dropped June 5, moved just 2,650 copies in its first week, a steep drop from her previous release. Special, released in 2022, debuted with 39,000 copies sold and peaked at No. 2 on the #Billboard 200 chart. That album also earned Lizzo a Grammy for her hit single “About D*mn Time.”
“Doubling Down With The Derricos” Reality Star Karen Derrico Arrested In Vegas For Alleged Threats & Restraining Order Violation
Karen Derrico, known as the matriarch of Doubling Down With the Derricos, was arrested last Wednesday (June 17) in #LasVegas on multiple charges.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the mom of 14 faces a felony count of making threats or conveying false information about an act of terrorism, along with misdemeanor charges of violating a restraining order and harassment. She was released from jail on Sunday (June 21) and arraigned on Tuesday (June 23), though it remains unclear whether a plea was entered.
Jalen Hurts Attends DeVonta Smith’s Lavish Disney World Wedding
Jalen Hurts and DeVonta Smith have won games together, hoisted a Super Bowl trophy together, and spent nearly a decade proving they're one of football's tightest duos. And earlier this month, their friendship added another chapter when Hurts showed up at Smith's lavish Walt Disney World wedding, trading the football field for a black-tie celebration in front of family, friends, and some of the NFL's biggest names.
People was in the building when Smith married longtime partner Mya Danielle on June 13 at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, turning the vacation destination into a luxury wedding venue packed with Eagles stars and fellow NFL standouts. Hurts attended alongside wife Bry Burrows, joining guests including A.J. Brown, Nakobe Dean, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Surtain II, Jerry Jeudy, and Jahan Dotson for a weekend that blended Southern traditions with Disney magic.
The wedding itself was a major production. Guests arrived dressed entirely in black for what the couple described as a "striking and sophisticated" atmosphere. A winding black aisle led to an altar framed by white roses, where Smith and Danielle exchanged vows before heading to a reception featuring a seven-foot wedding cake, live entertainment, and a surprise gift from the bride: Smith's dream car.
But Hurts' presence wasn't just another celebrity guest appearance. The Eagles quarterback and wide receiver go back to their Alabama days, when Hurts helped recruit Smith to Tuscaloosa.
While many college teammates drift apart, the two built a friendship rooted in football, discipline, and trust. Smith has previously summed up that bond in simple terms: "If I ain't got nothing in this city, I know I got him."
For Smith and Danielle, Disney wasn't a random choice. "We make an annual trip to Disney every year, so getting married there felt like a natural extension of a tradition that already holds so many special memories for us," the couple told People.
They added that returning to the resort in future years would allow them to revisit "one of the most important moments of our lives."
The celebration started well before the ceremony. Guests kicked off the weekend at Magic Kingdom before heading to a Louisiana-inspired welcome party dubbed the "Dukes & Boots Welcome Rodeo."
There was a crawfish boil, custom cowboy hats, and even music from Louisiana’s favorite Kool DJ Supamike.
Karen Derrico, known as the matriarch of Doubling Down With the Derricos, was arrested last Wednesday (June 17) in #LasVegas on multiple charges.
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the mom of 14 faces a felony count of making threats or conveying false information about an act of terrorism, along with misdemeanor charges of violating a restraining order and harassment. She was released from jail on Sunday (June 21) and arraigned on Tuesday (June 23), though it remains unclear whether a plea was entered.
Jalen Hurts Attends DeVonta Smith’s Lavish Disney World Wedding
People was in the building when Smith married longtime partner Mya Danielle on June 13 at the Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, turning the vacation destination into a luxury wedding venue packed with Eagles stars and fellow NFL standouts. Hurts attended alongside wife Bry Burrows, joining guests including A.J. Brown, Nakobe Dean, Jaylen Waddle, Pat Surtain II, Jerry Jeudy, and Jahan Dotson for a weekend that blended Southern traditions with Disney magic.
The wedding itself was a major production. Guests arrived dressed entirely in black for what the couple described as a "striking and sophisticated" atmosphere. A winding black aisle led to an altar framed by white roses, where Smith and Danielle exchanged vows before heading to a reception featuring a seven-foot wedding cake, live entertainment, and a surprise gift from the bride: Smith's dream car.
But Hurts' presence wasn't just another celebrity guest appearance. The Eagles quarterback and wide receiver go back to their Alabama days, when Hurts helped recruit Smith to Tuscaloosa.
While many college teammates drift apart, the two built a friendship rooted in football, discipline, and trust. Smith has previously summed up that bond in simple terms: "If I ain't got nothing in this city, I know I got him."
For Smith and Danielle, Disney wasn't a random choice. "We make an annual trip to Disney every year, so getting married there felt like a natural extension of a tradition that already holds so many special memories for us," the couple told People.
They added that returning to the resort in future years would allow them to revisit "one of the most important moments of our lives."
The celebration started well before the ceremony. Guests kicked off the weekend at Magic Kingdom before heading to a Louisiana-inspired welcome party dubbed the "Dukes & Boots Welcome Rodeo."
There was a crawfish boil, custom cowboy hats, and even music from Louisiana’s favorite Kool DJ Supamike.
Whitney Houston’s Estate Denies Oprah’s Claim Of Stage Fall Incident
Oprah Winfrey recently claimed that Whitney Houston fell on her stage during a 2009 performance, attributing the incident to the singer’s relapse into drug use. However, Whitney Houston’s estate has firmly denied these assertions, clarifying that the fall never happened during the live show but during a sound check.
The estate explained that the fall occurred because of darkness and Houston’s unfamiliarity with the stage layout, not because she was under the influence of drugs. They emphasized that while Houston faced personal struggles, it is incorrect to link every performance or moment in her life to those challenges. The estate also highlighted that the audience witnessed Houston’s professionalism, talent, and dedication during the two-part Oprah Winfrey Show appearance despite the incident. They further denied any drug use at the time of the fall, countering Oprah’s claim of a relapse during the 2009 appearance.
Oprah Winfrey has not publicly responded to the estate’s denial. In previous remarks, she said she asked the studio audience not to share footage of the fall to protect Houston’s reputation, and that the incident was related to Houston’s return to drug use. The estate’s statement rejects this narrative, aiming to preserve Houston’s legacy as a consummate performer.
Whitney Houston is renowned as a pop and R&B singer whose career included iconic hits like “Saving All My Love for You,” and who sold over 170 million albums worldwide. She also earned six Grammys and two Emmys, and starred in notable films such as The Bodyguard and Sparkle. Despite her tremendous success, Houston struggled with substance issues, which were publicly acknowledged and documented in her later years. She tragically passed away in 2012 at age 48 from accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use cited as contributing factors.
This public disagreement over the 2009 stage incident highlights the ongoing complexities in how Whitney Houston’s personal struggles are remembered alongside her artistic legacy. The estate’s response aims to separate moments of professional excellence from personal hardship and to correct misconceptions that could overshadow her enduring impact on music and culture.
The estate explained that the fall occurred because of darkness and Houston’s unfamiliarity with the stage layout, not because she was under the influence of drugs. They emphasized that while Houston faced personal struggles, it is incorrect to link every performance or moment in her life to those challenges. The estate also highlighted that the audience witnessed Houston’s professionalism, talent, and dedication during the two-part Oprah Winfrey Show appearance despite the incident. They further denied any drug use at the time of the fall, countering Oprah’s claim of a relapse during the 2009 appearance.
Oprah Winfrey has not publicly responded to the estate’s denial. In previous remarks, she said she asked the studio audience not to share footage of the fall to protect Houston’s reputation, and that the incident was related to Houston’s return to drug use. The estate’s statement rejects this narrative, aiming to preserve Houston’s legacy as a consummate performer.
Whitney Houston is renowned as a pop and R&B singer whose career included iconic hits like “Saving All My Love for You,” and who sold over 170 million albums worldwide. She also earned six Grammys and two Emmys, and starred in notable films such as The Bodyguard and Sparkle. Despite her tremendous success, Houston struggled with substance issues, which were publicly acknowledged and documented in her later years. She tragically passed away in 2012 at age 48 from accidental drowning, with heart disease and cocaine use cited as contributing factors.
This public disagreement over the 2009 stage incident highlights the ongoing complexities in how Whitney Houston’s personal struggles are remembered alongside her artistic legacy. The estate’s response aims to separate moments of professional excellence from personal hardship and to correct misconceptions that could overshadow her enduring impact on music and culture.
Tracee Ellis Ross Responds to Viral Pregnancy Rumors!
Tracee Ellis Ross is setting the record straight on those pregnancy rumors.
Over the weekend, a fake post went viral on social media, claiming that the 53-year-old Emmy-nominated actress is pregnant and expecting her first child.
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (June 23) to chat about her upcoming Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, Tracee made it very clear that she is NOT pregnant.
“I don’t have social media on my phone right now, and I kept getting texts, and people were like, ‘Congratulations.’ I’m like, ‘On the play? Thank you!'” Tracee said as the audience laughed.
Well, apparently, it’s swirling around, and it seems that people think I’m pregnant,” she continued. “Which is hilarious. I am not pregnant.”
“No, and I don’t know how you get the preggers,” Tracee added with a laugh. “Now, ‘the pregnant’ I think is different from just pregnant. I know how you get pregnant. But ‘the pregnant’ is a thing they make up online when it’s obviously a slow news day.”
Over the years, Tracee has been very open about not wanting her life to be defined by getting married and having children. She condemned societal pressure to do so in a 2021 Marie Claire interview, adding, “Our society spoon-feeds it to you. I used to put myself to sleep dreaming of my wedding.”
The Black-ish actress continued, “And I would still love all of that, but what am I going to do, just sit around waiting? Shut up. I’ve got so many things to do.”
Over the weekend, a fake post went viral on social media, claiming that the 53-year-old Emmy-nominated actress is pregnant and expecting her first child.
While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night (June 23) to chat about her upcoming Broadway debut in Every Brilliant Thing, Tracee made it very clear that she is NOT pregnant.
“I don’t have social media on my phone right now, and I kept getting texts, and people were like, ‘Congratulations.’ I’m like, ‘On the play? Thank you!'” Tracee said as the audience laughed.
Well, apparently, it’s swirling around, and it seems that people think I’m pregnant,” she continued. “Which is hilarious. I am not pregnant.”
“No, and I don’t know how you get the preggers,” Tracee added with a laugh. “Now, ‘the pregnant’ I think is different from just pregnant. I know how you get pregnant. But ‘the pregnant’ is a thing they make up online when it’s obviously a slow news day.”
Over the years, Tracee has been very open about not wanting her life to be defined by getting married and having children. She condemned societal pressure to do so in a 2021 Marie Claire interview, adding, “Our society spoon-feeds it to you. I used to put myself to sleep dreaming of my wedding.”
The Black-ish actress continued, “And I would still love all of that, but what am I going to do, just sit around waiting? Shut up. I’ve got so many things to do.”
Keke Palmer Appointed to BET Board of Advisors
BET announced that Palmer has joined its Board of Advisors, a newly established group created to help guide the network’s future direction. BET President Louis Carr formed the board earlier this month, bringing together entertainment figures, executives and business leaders to advise the company as it continues to expand its influence across media and culture.
Palmer’s appointment marks a return to a network that played an early role in her career. She previously hosted “Just Keke,” becoming one of the youngest personalities to lead her own talk show on BET.
“Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment,” Carr said, per the news release. “She understands audiences, embraces innovation, and has consistently used her platform to open doors for others. Her insight, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset will be invaluable as we continue positioning BET for the next generation.”
Keke Palmer arrives at the 4th Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala held at Paramount Pictures Studios on February 1, 2025, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Palmer has established herself as an actor, host, producer and entrepreneur. Her accomplishments include becoming the first Black actress to portray Cinderella on Broadway, while earning both Emmy and NAACP Image Award recognition.
Music has also remained a significant part of Palmer’s career. From her early single “Bottoms Up” and co-writing the “True Jackson, V.P.” theme song to releasing the “Virgo Tendencies” EPs through her Big Bosses record label, Palmer has continued to expand her creative portfolio. In 2025, she released the album “JustKeke.”
Outside entertainment, Palmer has launched several business ventures, including the digital platform KeyTV. She also introduced Practice by Palmer in 2026, a wellness platform centered on movement, mindfulness and self-discovery.
Palmer now joins a Board of Advisors that includes BET founder Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, LL COOL J, NFL executive Troy Vincent, Lazard President Raymond J. McGuire and Paramount Chair George Cheeks.
According to BET, the board will serve as both a strategic and cultural advisory group, offering guidance as the network continues to champion stories and voices shaping culture.
BET announced that Palmer has joined its Board of Advisors, a newly established group created to help guide the network’s future direction. BET President Louis Carr formed the board earlier this month, bringing together entertainment figures, executives and business leaders to advise the company as it continues to expand its influence across media and culture.
Palmer’s appointment marks a return to a network that played an early role in her career. She previously hosted “Just Keke,” becoming one of the youngest personalities to lead her own talk show on BET.
“Keke Palmer represents the future of entertainment,” Carr said, per the news release. “She understands audiences, embraces innovation, and has consistently used her platform to open doors for others. Her insight, creativity, and entrepreneurial mindset will be invaluable as we continue positioning BET for the next generation.”
Keke Palmer arrives at the 4th Annual Fifteen Percent Pledge Gala held at Paramount Pictures Studios on February 1, 2025, in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)
Over a career spanning more than two decades, Palmer has established herself as an actor, host, producer and entrepreneur. Her accomplishments include becoming the first Black actress to portray Cinderella on Broadway, while earning both Emmy and NAACP Image Award recognition.
Music has also remained a significant part of Palmer’s career. From her early single “Bottoms Up” and co-writing the “True Jackson, V.P.” theme song to releasing the “Virgo Tendencies” EPs through her Big Bosses record label, Palmer has continued to expand her creative portfolio. In 2025, she released the album “JustKeke.”
Outside entertainment, Palmer has launched several business ventures, including the digital platform KeyTV. She also introduced Practice by Palmer in 2026, a wellness platform centered on movement, mindfulness and self-discovery.
Palmer now joins a Board of Advisors that includes BET founder Bob Johnson, Queen Latifah, LL COOL J, NFL executive Troy Vincent, Lazard President Raymond J. McGuire and Paramount Chair George Cheeks.
According to BET, the board will serve as both a strategic and cultural advisory group, offering guidance as the network continues to champion stories and voices shaping culture.
Lionel Richie Taken to Hospital via Ambulance After Cutting Show Short
Lionel Richie’s health scare reportedly prompted a hospital visit. During the first night of Richie’s Sing A Song All Night Long Tour in Saint Paul, Minnesota, the singer got dizzy while on stage.
He tried to continue on by singing “Dancing on the Ceiling” while seated, telling the crowd, “When you’re feeling dizzy, sit you a** down.”
He went on to perform “Three Times a Lady” at the piano, but decided to depart the stage after that song. Fans waited an hour for Richie to return, but, eventually, saxophonist Dino Soldo came out on stage to inform them that he was too ill to continue the show.
TMZ, citing sources connected to Richie, reported that paramedics met the American Idol judge backstage. After examining him, he was taken to the hospital via ambulance, according to the outlet.
The outlet further noted that the hospital visit was a precautionary measure. However, Richie’s current condition is unknown.
The singer is currently on the road with Earth, Wind & Fire. They’re next scheduled to play Friday, June 26, in Chicago, Illinois.
The trek is slated to take the performers across North America through August, with concerts booked in cities including New York, Atlanta, and Seattle. The last stop of the tour is scheduled to take place Aug. 14 in Austin, Texas.
Ahead of the Saint Paul show, Richie took to Instagram to express his excitement about the tour. The trek began just days after his 77th birthday.
Richie shared a video of crew members presenting him with a birthday cake while rehearsing on stage.
“A perfect way to start the tour!!” he captioned the clip. “Feeling grateful!! See you tonight, Saint Paul, MN.”
In a separate post, Richie shared pics from his pre-show preparations, including shots of him backstage, with crew members, and in the then-empty venue.
“Opening night. Rehearsals. Sound check. Showtime tonight,” he wrote. “Saint Paul, you’re up!!!”
Richie has yet to speak out about his health scare, or announce if it will impact future tour dates.
He tried to continue on by singing “Dancing on the Ceiling” while seated, telling the crowd, “When you’re feeling dizzy, sit you a** down.”
He went on to perform “Three Times a Lady” at the piano, but decided to depart the stage after that song. Fans waited an hour for Richie to return, but, eventually, saxophonist Dino Soldo came out on stage to inform them that he was too ill to continue the show.
TMZ, citing sources connected to Richie, reported that paramedics met the American Idol judge backstage. After examining him, he was taken to the hospital via ambulance, according to the outlet.
The outlet further noted that the hospital visit was a precautionary measure. However, Richie’s current condition is unknown.
The singer is currently on the road with Earth, Wind & Fire. They’re next scheduled to play Friday, June 26, in Chicago, Illinois.
The trek is slated to take the performers across North America through August, with concerts booked in cities including New York, Atlanta, and Seattle. The last stop of the tour is scheduled to take place Aug. 14 in Austin, Texas.
Ahead of the Saint Paul show, Richie took to Instagram to express his excitement about the tour. The trek began just days after his 77th birthday.
Richie shared a video of crew members presenting him with a birthday cake while rehearsing on stage.
“A perfect way to start the tour!!” he captioned the clip. “Feeling grateful!! See you tonight, Saint Paul, MN.”
In a separate post, Richie shared pics from his pre-show preparations, including shots of him backstage, with crew members, and in the then-empty venue.
“Opening night. Rehearsals. Sound check. Showtime tonight,” he wrote. “Saint Paul, you’re up!!!”
Richie has yet to speak out about his health scare, or announce if it will impact future tour dates.
From The "IF YOU CARE FILES" Billy Porter Hired a ‘Professional’ to Teach Him to Be a Bottom in the Bedroom
Billy Porter is opening up his intimate time in the bedroom and how he paid someone to help him become a “bottom.”
The Emmy and Tony-winning actor appeared in the Finding Fire Island documentary and discussed his sex life during the “Sex Before the Internet” episode.
Billy opened up about hiring escorts who advertised in the gay magazine HX.
“Yeah. I called a couple of escorts from HX,” he said. “I’m telling some real personal sh-t right now.”
Billy Porter explains how the AIDS crisis affected his sex life
Billy said that he was a “top” in the bedroom in his younger years. In the early years of the AIDS crisis, people believed that men who were “bottoms” in the bedroom were the ones who acquired the disease.
“You know, I was what you considered a top,” Billy said (via Queerty). “Oh, ‘I’m a top’ was a common, fear-based response. But by 30, I was ready to be versatile.”
Billy hired an escort to help him learn how to be a bottom.
“And I didn’t really know where to go, and I wanted a professional. So, I did go to HX. And you had to vet over the phone. They had pictures, but you had to call, you had to talk. It wasn’t text message. You had to hear the voice,” he said. “That was a part of the allure of it, your voice. But I, you know, had to hire a professional to teach me how to bottom.”
Billy Porter is opening up his intimate time in the bedroom and how he paid someone to help him become a “bottom.”
The Emmy and Tony-winning actor appeared in the Finding Fire Island documentary and discussed his sex life during the “Sex Before the Internet” episode.
Billy opened up about hiring escorts who advertised in the gay magazine HX.
“Yeah. I called a couple of escorts from HX,” he said. “I’m telling some real personal sh-t right now.”
Billy Porter explains how the AIDS crisis affected his sex life
Billy said that he was a “top” in the bedroom in his younger years. In the early years of the AIDS crisis, people believed that men who were “bottoms” in the bedroom were the ones who acquired the disease.
“You know, I was what you considered a top,” Billy said (via Queerty). “Oh, ‘I’m a top’ was a common, fear-based response. But by 30, I was ready to be versatile.”
Billy hired an escort to help him learn how to be a bottom.
“And I didn’t really know where to go, and I wanted a professional. So, I did go to HX. And you had to vet over the phone. They had pictures, but you had to call, you had to talk. It wasn’t text message. You had to hear the voice,” he said. “That was a part of the allure of it, your voice. But I, you know, had to hire a professional to teach me how to bottom.”
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