#FASHIONFILES: Calvin Klein taps football star Jude Bellingham.
Calvin Klein has tapped global football star Jude Bellingham for a new underwear campaign, marking the athlete’s debut collaboration with the American fashion brand.
The campaign launched Monday and spotlights the brand’s Icon Cotton Stretch underwear collection, with Bellingham appearing in a series of images photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch in Madrid, back in August.
Titled around the concept of “the icon underneath,” the campaign features the Real Madrid midfielder wearing several silhouettes from the collection, including Boxer Briefs, Low Rise Trunks, Hip Briefs and Slim Boxers. He also debuts the new Icon Cotton Stretch Shine Trunk, which features an updated version of Calvin Klein’s Infinity Bond logo waistband with a glossy finish.
The campaign is rolling out across Calvin Klein retail locations, the brand’s e-commerce platform and social media channels, alongside out-of-home advertising placements.
“I really enjoyed working on this campaign,” said Bellingham. “I liked the idea of ‘the icon underneath’ – that confidence starts with feeling comfortable in yourself. Calvin Klein is such an iconic brand, so it was great to bring that idea to life in my own way.”
In March the PVH-owned brand, revealed Brazilian Raphinha as its new brand face, with the football star front and centre of its underwear campaign, once again deepening the brands commitment to sports. Calvin Klein’s celebrity roster of underwear ambassadors also includes Bad Bunny, Rosalia, and Jeremy Allen White.
PVH Corp. announced a 3% decrease in second-quarter sales in September to $2.097 billion, with a decline in Calvin Klein sales of 7%.
The campaign launched Monday and spotlights the brand’s Icon Cotton Stretch underwear collection, with Bellingham appearing in a series of images photographed by Oliver Hadlee Pearch in Madrid, back in August.
Titled around the concept of “the icon underneath,” the campaign features the Real Madrid midfielder wearing several silhouettes from the collection, including Boxer Briefs, Low Rise Trunks, Hip Briefs and Slim Boxers. He also debuts the new Icon Cotton Stretch Shine Trunk, which features an updated version of Calvin Klein’s Infinity Bond logo waistband with a glossy finish.
The campaign is rolling out across Calvin Klein retail locations, the brand’s e-commerce platform and social media channels, alongside out-of-home advertising placements.
“I really enjoyed working on this campaign,” said Bellingham. “I liked the idea of ‘the icon underneath’ – that confidence starts with feeling comfortable in yourself. Calvin Klein is such an iconic brand, so it was great to bring that idea to life in my own way.”
In March the PVH-owned brand, revealed Brazilian Raphinha as its new brand face, with the football star front and centre of its underwear campaign, once again deepening the brands commitment to sports. Calvin Klein’s celebrity roster of underwear ambassadors also includes Bad Bunny, Rosalia, and Jeremy Allen White.
PVH Corp. announced a 3% decrease in second-quarter sales in September to $2.097 billion, with a decline in Calvin Klein sales of 7%.
#RHOA: Phaedra Parks and Other 'Real Housewives' Stars Are Taking Their Drama Off-Broadway
Phaedra Parks is bringing her talents from The Real Housewives of Atlanta to the New York stage, where she’ll join seven other Housewives veterans for a revival of Neil Simon's Rumors.
According to Variety, Parks, Cynthia Bailey, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, Lisa Rinna, Dolores Catania, Eileen Davidson, Carole Radziwill, and Stacey Rusch have signed on for the Off-Broadway production, which begins performances Jan. 9, 2027. The women will rotate through two separate casts, bringing together personalities from several Real Housewives franchises for a limited theatrical engagement.
Parks will play Claire in the first cast, alongside Rinna as Chris, Catania as Cassie, and Rusch as Cookie. Their performances run through Feb. 28. Beginning March 2, Bailey takes over as Chris, Davidson plays Claire, Radziwill assumes the role of Cookie, and Dillard-Bassett portrays Cassie. The second cast will perform through April 21.
And the material isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for women whose television careers have involved their share of accusations, secrets, and confrontations.
Originally staged on Broadway in 1988, Rumors follows four wealthy couples whose dinner party goes completely off the rails. Their host is discovered in an alarming condition, his wife has disappeared, and the police are on their way. What follows is a series of increasingly complicated attempts to cover up what happened.
The production's director, Zhailon Levingston, sees a natural connection between Simon's comedy and the Bravo franchise.
“Without changing a single word of Simon's brilliant text, we can reveal something new in the piece: The delicious chaos that unfolds when private lives become public spectacle,” Levingston said in a statement.
Levingston, who recently won a Tony Award for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, recalled first experiencing Rumors as a child.
“I can still remember the overwhelming sound of laughter filling the theater,” he said, calling Simon's work “a masterclass in the architecture of laughter.”
The production also represents a significant career move for most of its cast. Seven of the eight women will make their New York stage debuts. For her part, Rinna previously appeared on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
For Parks, the announcement follows her return to RHOA, where she recently defended her reputation during the Season 17 reunion. Andy Cohen intervened in her dispute with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, telling Cole that Parks would have contacted him directly if she'd wanted to escalate their disagreement to network executives.
Parks has also expanded her reality television résumé beyond Atlanta, appearing on Peacock's The Traitors, where she met her current boyfriend, The Challenge veteran CT Tamburello.
Opening night is scheduled for Jan. 25, with casting for the male roles still to be announced.
According to Variety, Parks, Cynthia Bailey, Candiace Dillard-Bassett, Lisa Rinna, Dolores Catania, Eileen Davidson, Carole Radziwill, and Stacey Rusch have signed on for the Off-Broadway production, which begins performances Jan. 9, 2027. The women will rotate through two separate casts, bringing together personalities from several Real Housewives franchises for a limited theatrical engagement.
Parks will play Claire in the first cast, alongside Rinna as Chris, Catania as Cassie, and Rusch as Cookie. Their performances run through Feb. 28. Beginning March 2, Bailey takes over as Chris, Davidson plays Claire, Radziwill assumes the role of Cookie, and Dillard-Bassett portrays Cassie. The second cast will perform through April 21.
And the material isn't exactly unfamiliar territory for women whose television careers have involved their share of accusations, secrets, and confrontations.
Originally staged on Broadway in 1988, Rumors follows four wealthy couples whose dinner party goes completely off the rails. Their host is discovered in an alarming condition, his wife has disappeared, and the police are on their way. What follows is a series of increasingly complicated attempts to cover up what happened.
The production's director, Zhailon Levingston, sees a natural connection between Simon's comedy and the Bravo franchise.
“Without changing a single word of Simon's brilliant text, we can reveal something new in the piece: The delicious chaos that unfolds when private lives become public spectacle,” Levingston said in a statement.
Levingston, who recently won a Tony Award for Cats: The Jellicle Ball, recalled first experiencing Rumors as a child.
“I can still remember the overwhelming sound of laughter filling the theater,” he said, calling Simon's work “a masterclass in the architecture of laughter.”
The production also represents a significant career move for most of its cast. Seven of the eight women will make their New York stage debuts. For her part, Rinna previously appeared on Broadway as Roxie Hart in Chicago.
For Parks, the announcement follows her return to RHOA, where she recently defended her reputation during the Season 17 reunion. Andy Cohen intervened in her dispute with Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole, telling Cole that Parks would have contacted him directly if she'd wanted to escalate their disagreement to network executives.
Parks has also expanded her reality television résumé beyond Atlanta, appearing on Peacock's The Traitors, where she met her current boyfriend, The Challenge veteran CT Tamburello.
Opening night is scheduled for Jan. 25, with casting for the male roles still to be announced.
#MusicNews: Kirk Franklin’s New Double Album Is His Answer to 33 Years of Critics
Kirk Franklin’s new album I Am What I Am, his first double album, is out Oct. 30, and he says it is partly an answer to the people who have been questioning his choices for decades. At a listening party in Atlanta, he joked about the whole idea: “I need a little gravy on my God.”
The album has 14 songs across two discs, seven studio recordings on the first and seven recorded live on the second. It is Franklin’s 14th studio album, according to the Associated Press, which reports that he is tired of defending his musical decisions. He told the AP he prayed with Chris Brown and Usher before a concert because they asked him to, a moment that drew criticism on social media. “We as believers sometimes become judge and jury,” he said.
He also stands by working with GloRilla, whose music is explicit, on the single “This Time.” The song extended his record to 10 No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart, the AP reports. “You start trying to play in other people’s sandboxes, it is going to come with scrutiny,” Franklin said. At the listening party he put it more plainly: “I’ve been trying to explain myself for the last 33 years. This felt like the right opportunity to let people know that I listen and I hear everything that is being said. I am aware. This is my humanity.”
Jelly Roll opens the record on “Free Me Tonight,” a spoken-word track the AP says nods to Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” Franklin reflects on his imperfections and his public criticism on it. Franklin told the AP the song was cathartic and that he once worried it would end his career. “Gospel music is able to handle the raw, unfiltered truth about how ugly and difficult life can be,” he said.
On “It Gets Better,” with Tobe Nwigwe, Franklin said at the listening party: “That song was my attempt to find a space to talk about mental health. I’ve had my own journey with anxiety and depression.” He also said, “Living up to the religious standards can create psychological trauma,” and recalled that in his childhood church, young women could be publicly shamed for getting pregnant while the men involved faced no comparable accountability. “Can you imagine the trauma?” he asked.
Davido is on “Hope In You,” and Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters is on the live “Thank You for Everything.” The AP singles out the live “Welcome In,” in which Franklin describes feeling forgotten by God at times while expressing gratitude for God’s steadfast presence. He said the sound of Black church music changed while he was making the album. “The Black church culture changed,” he said. “The church got rid of their choirs and the music was in a space that was not my strength.”
Franklin, who is 56 and a 20-time Grammy winner, has no plans to slow down. “The hole that I came from was so deep that whenever I’m around light, I never get tired of feeling the sunlight,” he told the AP.
Kirk Franklin’s new album I Am What I Am, his first double album, is out Oct. 30, and he says it is partly an answer to the people who have been questioning his choices for decades. At a listening party in Atlanta, he joked about the whole idea: “I need a little gravy on my God.”The album has 14 songs across two discs, seven studio recordings on the first and seven recorded live on the second. It is Franklin’s 14th studio album, according to the Associated Press, which reports that he is tired of defending his musical decisions. He told the AP he prayed with Chris Brown and Usher before a concert because they asked him to, a moment that drew criticism on social media. “We as believers sometimes become judge and jury,” he said.
He also stands by working with GloRilla, whose music is explicit, on the single “This Time.” The song extended his record to 10 No. 1s on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart, the AP reports. “You start trying to play in other people’s sandboxes, it is going to come with scrutiny,” Franklin said. At the listening party he put it more plainly: “I’ve been trying to explain myself for the last 33 years. This felt like the right opportunity to let people know that I listen and I hear everything that is being said. I am aware. This is my humanity.”
Jelly Roll opens the record on “Free Me Tonight,” a spoken-word track the AP says nods to Phil Collins’ “In the Air Tonight.” Franklin reflects on his imperfections and his public criticism on it. Franklin told the AP the song was cathartic and that he once worried it would end his career. “Gospel music is able to handle the raw, unfiltered truth about how ugly and difficult life can be,” he said.
On “It Gets Better,” with Tobe Nwigwe, Franklin said at the listening party: “That song was my attempt to find a space to talk about mental health. I’ve had my own journey with anxiety and depression.” He also said, “Living up to the religious standards can create psychological trauma,” and recalled that in his childhood church, young women could be publicly shamed for getting pregnant while the men involved faced no comparable accountability. “Can you imagine the trauma?” he asked.
Davido is on “Hope In You,” and Karen Clark Sheard of the Clark Sisters is on the live “Thank You for Everything.” The AP singles out the live “Welcome In,” in which Franklin describes feeling forgotten by God at times while expressing gratitude for God’s steadfast presence. He said the sound of Black church music changed while he was making the album. “The Black church culture changed,” he said. “The church got rid of their choirs and the music was in a space that was not my strength.”
Franklin, who is 56 and a 20-time Grammy winner, has no plans to slow down. “The hole that I came from was so deep that whenever I’m around light, I never get tired of feeling the sunlight,” he told the AP.
#HipHopNews:Wu-Tang Clan announced “Pop-Up” SiriusXM Channel
Decades after reshaping the sound and business of hip-hop, Wu-Tang Clan is expanding its media footprint with a dedicated digital audio hub available on SiriusXM from November 4-December 1. Launching in partnership with SiriusXM, the group’s temporary satellite radio home provides a dedicated outlet for exclusive content, live performances, and deep-dive programming from their extensive archive.
The project, presented alongside LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio, offers continuous access to Wu-Tang’s joint catalog, iconic solo endeavors, and rare studio cuts. The channel’s slate includes original interview series hosted by founding members, live concert recordings, and commentary breaking down the crew’s thirty-year legacy.
The media expansion highlights a growing trend among veteran hip-hop acts leveraging satellite, digital, and streaming platforms to maintain autonomy over their intellectual property. The pop-up channel coincides with the group’s Hall of Fame induction and Wu-Tang Clan Day in New York City, which honors the anniversary of their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
For more information about the channel, visit https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/the-wu-tang-clan-channel.
The project, presented alongside LL COOL J’s Rock The Bells Radio, offers continuous access to Wu-Tang’s joint catalog, iconic solo endeavors, and rare studio cuts. The channel’s slate includes original interview series hosted by founding members, live concert recordings, and commentary breaking down the crew’s thirty-year legacy.
The media expansion highlights a growing trend among veteran hip-hop acts leveraging satellite, digital, and streaming platforms to maintain autonomy over their intellectual property. The pop-up channel coincides with the group’s Hall of Fame induction and Wu-Tang Clan Day in New York City, which honors the anniversary of their 1993 debut album, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers).
For more information about the channel, visit https://www.siriusxm.com/channels/the-wu-tang-clan-channel.
ESPN Veteran Michael Wilbon Announces Indefinite Leave Of Absence Amid Multiple Health Issues, Admits He ‘Should Have Listened To Medical Professionals
Longtime ESPN personality Michael Wilbon is stepping away from the network indefinitely as he focuses on his health.
The 67-year-old “Pardon the Interruption” host announced the news Monday (Nov. 2), revealing he’s been dealing with multiple health issues in recent months. “This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list. Hopefully not an extended one,” Wilbon said in his statement. He admitted that he ignored concerns from medical professionals and loved ones, including longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser, who had encouraged him to take a break sooner. “But I didn’t,” Wilbon said, adding that as one close friend put it, “the bill has come due.” He also clarified that his health struggles are unrelated to alcohol or gambling.
Wilbon, who has been with ESPN since 2001, said he plans to prioritize his well-being but has no clear timeline for returning. “The goal is to come out of it feeling much better than I do now and ready to return to sparring with Tony,” he shared. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro expressed the network’s full support, saying Wilbon will be welcomed back whenever he’s ready. Fellow ESPN personalities Adam Schefter and Scott VanPelt also sent well wishes, with Van Pelt writing, “Get well, my friend. We’ll hold it down in the office until you’re ready.”
Longtime ESPN personality Michael Wilbon is stepping away from the network indefinitely as he focuses on his health.
The 67-year-old “Pardon the Interruption” host announced the news Monday (Nov. 2), revealing he’s been dealing with multiple health issues in recent months. “This isn’t retirement, but it is a trip to the injured list. Hopefully not an extended one,” Wilbon said in his statement. He admitted that he ignored concerns from medical professionals and loved ones, including longtime co-host Tony Kornheiser, who had encouraged him to take a break sooner. “But I didn’t,” Wilbon said, adding that as one close friend put it, “the bill has come due.” He also clarified that his health struggles are unrelated to alcohol or gambling.Wilbon, who has been with ESPN since 2001, said he plans to prioritize his well-being but has no clear timeline for returning. “The goal is to come out of it feeling much better than I do now and ready to return to sparring with Tony,” he shared. ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro expressed the network’s full support, saying Wilbon will be welcomed back whenever he’s ready. Fellow ESPN personalities Adam Schefter and Scott VanPelt also sent well wishes, with Van Pelt writing, “Get well, my friend. We’ll hold it down in the office until you’re ready.”
Cardi B Accuses Podcaster Mona Of Twisting Her 2024 Colorism Comments To Spark Controversy:
Cardi B is firing back at podcaster Mona Love, accusing her of twisting an old conversation about colorism and dragging the rapper into her ongoing controversy with Tia Kemp.
In a lengthy statement on X, Cardi explained that her 15-minute livestream from 2024 had been reduced to a 13-second clip that misrepresented her position.
“I know that colorism is real I never denied that I seen it for myself,” Cardi wrote, recalling witnessing discrimination against darker-skinned women while working at a strip club.
However, she pushed back against claims that her complexion explains her accomplishments.
“But what Im always going to stand up for is that my skin tone is not solely the reason for my success.”
Cardi then addressed Mona personally, alleging the podcaster spent years privately requesting personal, surgery and career advice, including guidance on securing brand partnerships.
“Am i upset with Mona?? Yes!!” she declared, questioning why Mona never contacted her for clarification.
The Grammy winner also accused Mona of resurfacing the controversy to distract from backlash surrounding her criticism of Tia Kemp, whom Cardi claimed was selling more comedy tickets.
“I know why … because you decided to use me and a sensitive topic as a scapegoat.”
Cardi concluded that acknowledging colorism should not invalidate her accomplishments.
“We can acknowledge that reality without diminishing my accomplishments or my experience.”
In a lengthy statement on X, Cardi explained that her 15-minute livestream from 2024 had been reduced to a 13-second clip that misrepresented her position.
“I know that colorism is real I never denied that I seen it for myself,” Cardi wrote, recalling witnessing discrimination against darker-skinned women while working at a strip club.
However, she pushed back against claims that her complexion explains her accomplishments.
“But what Im always going to stand up for is that my skin tone is not solely the reason for my success.”
Cardi then addressed Mona personally, alleging the podcaster spent years privately requesting personal, surgery and career advice, including guidance on securing brand partnerships.
“Am i upset with Mona?? Yes!!” she declared, questioning why Mona never contacted her for clarification.
The Grammy winner also accused Mona of resurfacing the controversy to distract from backlash surrounding her criticism of Tia Kemp, whom Cardi claimed was selling more comedy tickets.
“I know why … because you decided to use me and a sensitive topic as a scapegoat.”
Cardi concluded that acknowledging colorism should not invalidate her accomplishments.
“We can acknowledge that reality without diminishing my accomplishments or my experience.”
Daytime Emmys Winners:Tamara Tunie, Keke Palmer, Star Jones, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Sherri Shepherd
Tamara Tunie, Star Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross won their first Daytime Emmy Awards at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, Oct. 30, PEOPLE reports. Tamara won the coveted trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, for playing matriarch Anita Dupree on CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates.”
“This is the best welcome back to daytime ever,” Tamara said. “There is a host of Black actresses who paved the way for me, and I feel them as I stand here tonight, beginning with the legendary Cicely Tyson, the first Black woman to appear on a daytime television show, The Guiding Light.”
Tamara is best known for her earlier roles as attorney Jessica Griffin on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns” and as medical examiner Melinda Warner in the NBC police drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Star Jones won the award for Outstanding Daytime Personality for Divorce Court, alongside the show’s bailiff, Corey Jovan. “Look at God!” the former The View co-host said. “Fourteen times I’ve been nominated and My God!”
Diana Ross’s daughter Tracee Ellis Ross won the trophy for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program for her “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross” series on Roku. Tracee hosts and executive produces the series.
Sherri Shepherd won a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Talk Show Host after her talk show “Sherri” was cancelled. It was a bittersweet win for Shepherd who is playing the Genie in “Aladdin” on Broadway and wasn’t present to receive the trophy. Presenter Greg Mathis accepted the trophy on her behalf.
Sherri beat a crowded field that included Jennifer Hudson, Tamron Hall, Kelly Clarkson, and the co-hosts of “The View”.
Tamara Tunie, Star Jones and Tracee Ellis Ross won their first Daytime Emmy Awards at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmy Awards on Friday, Oct. 30, PEOPLE reports. Tamara won the coveted trophy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Daytime Drama Series, for playing matriarch Anita Dupree on CBS’ soap opera “Beyond the Gates.”“This is the best welcome back to daytime ever,” Tamara said. “There is a host of Black actresses who paved the way for me, and I feel them as I stand here tonight, beginning with the legendary Cicely Tyson, the first Black woman to appear on a daytime television show, The Guiding Light.”
Tamara is best known for her earlier roles as attorney Jessica Griffin on the CBS soap opera “As the World Turns” and as medical examiner Melinda Warner in the NBC police drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Star Jones won the award for Outstanding Daytime Personality for Divorce Court, alongside the show’s bailiff, Corey Jovan. “Look at God!” the former The View co-host said. “Fourteen times I’ve been nominated and My God!”
Diana Ross’s daughter Tracee Ellis Ross won the trophy for Outstanding Travel and Adventure Program for her “Solo Traveling with Tracee Ellis Ross” series on Roku. Tracee hosts and executive produces the series.
Sherri Shepherd won a Daytime Emmy Award for Best Talk Show Host after her talk show “Sherri” was cancelled. It was a bittersweet win for Shepherd who is playing the Genie in “Aladdin” on Broadway and wasn’t present to receive the trophy. Presenter Greg Mathis accepted the trophy on her behalf.
Sherri beat a crowded field that included Jennifer Hudson, Tamron Hall, Kelly Clarkson, and the co-hosts of “The View”.
Justin Timberlake Will Reportedly Release ‘Tell-All’ Docuseries Featuring Janet Jackson
Justin Timberlake is reportedly preparing a four-part Apple TV “tell-all” directed by Fisher Stevens for a December premiere, according to Variety.
Janet Jackson reportedly revisits their 2004 Super Bowl performance in the series, while Timberlake addresses recent comments from Britney Spears.
Jackson bore most of the Super Bowl fallout, including radio and music-channel blacklisting; Timberlake publicly apologized to her and Spears in 2021.
Justin Timberlake is reportedly making a four-part docuseries for Apple TV, and Janet Jackson is said to be part of it.
Three sources told Variety that the project is billed as a "tell-all" and directed by Fisher Stevens.
One of those sources said Jackson appears in the series and talks about the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" from the pair's 2004 Super Bowl performance. A different source said Timberlake responds to some of the recent comments made by his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.
Representatives for Timberlake, Jackson and Apple either declined to comment or did not answer Variety’s repeated requests.
Jackson's involvement carries real weight. About 150 million people were watching on Feb. 1, 2004, when Timberlake, a surprise guest at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in Houston, pulled off part of her costume on the last line of "Rock Your Body" (“I better have you naked by the end of this song”), exposing her nipple — adorned with a shield — in a controversy that came to be known as “Nipplegate".”
Most of the fallout landed on Jackson. Viacom and its subsidiaries pulled her singles and videos from many radio and music channels, and the FCC fined CBS a record $550,000, which a federal appeals court later threw out.
Almost a decade and a half later, Timberlake went on to headline the Super Bowl LII halftime show in 2018.
His apologies came in stages. At the 2004 Grammys, he called the moment "unintentional, completely regrettable," according to Billboard. In February 2021, after the Framing Britney Spears documentary came out, he posted an apology on Instagram addressed to both women.
"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed," he wrote at the time.
The docuseries comes after a rough few years for Timberlake.
His most recent album, Everything I Thought It Was, arrived in March 2024 and received mixed reviews. That June, his DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, ended with a guilty plea to a lesser impaired-driving charge and 25 hours of community service.
In July 2025, as his Forget Tomorrow tour was ending, he revealed a Lyme disease diagnosis that had affected his shows.
In September, he made a guest appearance at Jay-Z's concert in Paris to perform “Holy Grail.” Last month, Timberlake appeared on Quavo’s new song "House Music.”
Sources tell Variety that Timberlake’s series premieres on Apple TV in December.
Janet Jackson reportedly revisits their 2004 Super Bowl performance in the series, while Timberlake addresses recent comments from Britney Spears.
Jackson bore most of the Super Bowl fallout, including radio and music-channel blacklisting; Timberlake publicly apologized to her and Spears in 2021.
Justin Timberlake is reportedly making a four-part docuseries for Apple TV, and Janet Jackson is said to be part of it.
Three sources told Variety that the project is billed as a "tell-all" and directed by Fisher Stevens.
One of those sources said Jackson appears in the series and talks about the infamous "wardrobe malfunction" from the pair's 2004 Super Bowl performance. A different source said Timberlake responds to some of the recent comments made by his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.
Representatives for Timberlake, Jackson and Apple either declined to comment or did not answer Variety’s repeated requests.
Jackson's involvement carries real weight. About 150 million people were watching on Feb. 1, 2004, when Timberlake, a surprise guest at the Super Bowl XXXVIII halftime show in Houston, pulled off part of her costume on the last line of "Rock Your Body" (“I better have you naked by the end of this song”), exposing her nipple — adorned with a shield — in a controversy that came to be known as “Nipplegate".”
Most of the fallout landed on Jackson. Viacom and its subsidiaries pulled her singles and videos from many radio and music channels, and the FCC fined CBS a record $550,000, which a federal appeals court later threw out.
Almost a decade and a half later, Timberlake went on to headline the Super Bowl LII halftime show in 2018.
His apologies came in stages. At the 2004 Grammys, he called the moment "unintentional, completely regrettable," according to Billboard. In February 2021, after the Framing Britney Spears documentary came out, he posted an apology on Instagram addressed to both women.
"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed," he wrote at the time.
The docuseries comes after a rough few years for Timberlake.
His most recent album, Everything I Thought It Was, arrived in March 2024 and received mixed reviews. That June, his DWI arrest in Sag Harbor, New York, ended with a guilty plea to a lesser impaired-driving charge and 25 hours of community service.
In July 2025, as his Forget Tomorrow tour was ending, he revealed a Lyme disease diagnosis that had affected his shows.
In September, he made a guest appearance at Jay-Z's concert in Paris to perform “Holy Grail.” Last month, Timberlake appeared on Quavo’s new song "House Music.”
Sources tell Variety that Timberlake’s series premieres on Apple TV in December.
DL Hughley Says He Threatened to ‘Beat the Sh*t’ Out of Chris Rock at Height of Their Feud
On the latest episode of On Par with Maury Povich, D.L. Hughley opened up about his long-standing issues with Chris Rock before they reconciled.
At around the 12-minute mark of the interview, which can be seen up top, Hughley spoke with Maury Povich about working on his ABC and UPN sitcom, The Hughleys, which aired from 1998-2002. Hughley starred in and co-created the series, but unbeknownst to him, Chris Rock was an executive producer on the project. “I didn’t know at all until I was on The View,” explained Hughley at the 14:50 point of the interview. “I don’t remember who said, but [they asked], ‘How’s it feel to work with Chris Rock?’ And I’m like, ‘For what?’”
Hughley admitted that he knew Chris Rock at the time, and they shared the manager and the same agent, but as it turned out, there was a massive pay discrepancy. “Chris and my managers were making more money off The Hughleys than I was, which insulted the fuck out of me,” Hughley continued. “I was like, ‘Wait, what?’ But I didn’t find out ‘till we were on The View… It incensed me that they would make a decision like that and didn’t have the courtesy to talk to me about it.”
Povich related to Hughley’s comments and said everyone in show business has stories about getting “fucked over.”
“Chris Rock is the only person that ever called me n***a that hurt my feelings,” Hughley continued. “Now I’ve been called that a lot of times. But I remember one time, I called him…. After I found out and after I calmed down, I was like, ‘He could obviously help us with the script.’ So, I called him, and I said, ‘Chris, man, I know you getting paid on the show. Can you at least give us notes on the script?’ … And he says, ‘Me and Keenen Ivory Wayans are the only Black people that won Emmys. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have had the show, you dumb n***a.’”
In response to that, Hughley said he threatened to “beat the shit out of” Chris Rock. He said that the way Rock called him the n-word “registered” like “somebody punched” him in the face. “We’ve talked since then and we’re cool, but in that moment, I had never seen anybody feel that superior to me in a way that registered to me,” he explained, adding that eventually Rock apologized to him for his behavior.
At around the 12-minute mark of the interview, which can be seen up top, Hughley spoke with Maury Povich about working on his ABC and UPN sitcom, The Hughleys, which aired from 1998-2002. Hughley starred in and co-created the series, but unbeknownst to him, Chris Rock was an executive producer on the project. “I didn’t know at all until I was on The View,” explained Hughley at the 14:50 point of the interview. “I don’t remember who said, but [they asked], ‘How’s it feel to work with Chris Rock?’ And I’m like, ‘For what?’”
Hughley admitted that he knew Chris Rock at the time, and they shared the manager and the same agent, but as it turned out, there was a massive pay discrepancy. “Chris and my managers were making more money off The Hughleys than I was, which insulted the fuck out of me,” Hughley continued. “I was like, ‘Wait, what?’ But I didn’t find out ‘till we were on The View… It incensed me that they would make a decision like that and didn’t have the courtesy to talk to me about it.”
Povich related to Hughley’s comments and said everyone in show business has stories about getting “fucked over.”
“Chris Rock is the only person that ever called me n***a that hurt my feelings,” Hughley continued. “Now I’ve been called that a lot of times. But I remember one time, I called him…. After I found out and after I calmed down, I was like, ‘He could obviously help us with the script.’ So, I called him, and I said, ‘Chris, man, I know you getting paid on the show. Can you at least give us notes on the script?’ … And he says, ‘Me and Keenen Ivory Wayans are the only Black people that won Emmys. If it wasn’t for me, you wouldn’t have had the show, you dumb n***a.’”
In response to that, Hughley said he threatened to “beat the shit out of” Chris Rock. He said that the way Rock called him the n-word “registered” like “somebody punched” him in the face. “We’ve talked since then and we’re cool, but in that moment, I had never seen anybody feel that superior to me in a way that registered to me,” he explained, adding that eventually Rock apologized to him for his behavior.
#FASHION: ICON Grace Jones for Moncler Re/Icons 2026
The legendary singer, model, and actress brings her signature bold style to Moncler’s latest campaign, proving that true icons never go out of style.
The legendary singer, model, and actress reminds us why her influence on fashion remains unmatched.
There are fashion icons, and then there is Grace Jones. For decades, the Jamaican-born singer, actress, and model has existed in a league of her own, redefining beauty standards, challenging conventional ideas of femininity, and proving that personal style is an art form. Now, as the face of Moncler's Re/Icons campaign, Jones is reminding us exactly why her influence remains just as powerful today as it was when she first stepped onto the scene.
What makes Jones so captivating is her ability to transform just about anything she wears into a statement. From her signature sculptural silhouettes and dramatic headpieces to her angular beauty looks and fearless approach to fashion, she has served as a muse for generations of designers and creatives. Whether commanding a stage or posing in front of a camera, there's an undeniable confidence that makes every look distinctly hers. And her latest campaign is no exception.
Photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses, the campaign pays homage to Jones' legacy while reimagining Moncler's signature outerwear through her unmistakable lens. Dressed in a deep-purple Karakorum puffer, Jones brings her signature theatricality to the imagery, flashing a smile and striking the exaggerated facial expressions that have become synonymous with her image.
In one shot, she sports a pair of purple Moncler goggles that complement her statement outerwear. In another, she's surrounded by lookalikes sporting her signature dramatic makeup, while her ensemble extends into a coordinating skirt that offers a playful take on the brand's iconic puffer silhouette.
The imagery also nods to her legendary creative partnership with Jean-Paul Goude, whose work helped shape some of her most recognizable visuals. It's a fitting tribute to a woman whose aesthetic has been referenced and reinterpreted countless times, yet remains impossible to replicate. Joining fellow cultural icons Cher and JENNIE, Jones represents the kind of individuality that has always pushed fashion forward.
And that's precisely why this partnership feels so fitting. Moncler has long occupied the intersection of fashion and function, transforming outerwear into something far more expressive than a winter wardrobe necessity. Jones takes that philosophy a step further, bringing her larger-than-life personality to pieces traditionally associated with practicality. Her presence is a reminder that true style isn't necessarily about the clothes themselves, but the person wearing them.
The legendary singer, model, and actress reminds us why her influence on fashion remains unmatched.
There are fashion icons, and then there is Grace Jones. For decades, the Jamaican-born singer, actress, and model has existed in a league of her own, redefining beauty standards, challenging conventional ideas of femininity, and proving that personal style is an art form. Now, as the face of Moncler's Re/Icons campaign, Jones is reminding us exactly why her influence remains just as powerful today as it was when she first stepped onto the scene.
What makes Jones so captivating is her ability to transform just about anything she wears into a statement. From her signature sculptural silhouettes and dramatic headpieces to her angular beauty looks and fearless approach to fashion, she has served as a muse for generations of designers and creatives. Whether commanding a stage or posing in front of a camera, there's an undeniable confidence that makes every look distinctly hers. And her latest campaign is no exception.
Photographed and directed by Gabriel Moses, the campaign pays homage to Jones' legacy while reimagining Moncler's signature outerwear through her unmistakable lens. Dressed in a deep-purple Karakorum puffer, Jones brings her signature theatricality to the imagery, flashing a smile and striking the exaggerated facial expressions that have become synonymous with her image. In one shot, she sports a pair of purple Moncler goggles that complement her statement outerwear. In another, she's surrounded by lookalikes sporting her signature dramatic makeup, while her ensemble extends into a coordinating skirt that offers a playful take on the brand's iconic puffer silhouette.
The imagery also nods to her legendary creative partnership with Jean-Paul Goude, whose work helped shape some of her most recognizable visuals. It's a fitting tribute to a woman whose aesthetic has been referenced and reinterpreted countless times, yet remains impossible to replicate. Joining fellow cultural icons Cher and JENNIE, Jones represents the kind of individuality that has always pushed fashion forward.
And that's precisely why this partnership feels so fitting. Moncler has long occupied the intersection of fashion and function, transforming outerwear into something far more expressive than a winter wardrobe necessity. Jones takes that philosophy a step further, bringing her larger-than-life personality to pieces traditionally associated with practicality. Her presence is a reminder that true style isn't necessarily about the clothes themselves, but the person wearing them.
At a time when fashion is constantly searching for its next muse, seeing Jones celebrated feels particularly refreshing. At 78, she continues to embody the unapologetic individuality and creative freedom that have defined her career. She has never been one to follow trends, and perhaps that's why she's always been ahead of them.
Ultimately, Jones' appearance in Moncler's Re/Icons campaign is more than another celebrity fashion moment. It's a celebration of a Black woman whose influence has shaped the visual language of fashion for generations. And if there's one thing Grace Jones continues to prove, it's that icons aren't made by following the rules. They're remembered for breaking them.
Ultimately, Jones' appearance in Moncler's Re/Icons campaign is more than another celebrity fashion moment. It's a celebration of a Black woman whose influence has shaped the visual language of fashion for generations. And if there's one thing Grace Jones continues to prove, it's that icons aren't made by following the rules. They're remembered for breaking them.
Oscar Winner Dustin Lance Black Calls Out Nithya Raman for No-Showing to His Event, Will Vote for Karen Bass for Los Angeles Mayor
Dustin Lance Black has made his choice in the Los Angeles mayoral race.The 52-year-old, who won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2009 for Milk, shared a video in which he said he’s choosing Karen Bass over Nithya Raman.
The NY Post is reporting that Dustin Lance Black was set to host a fundraiser, A Reception with Nithya Raman, and she never showed up.
He confirmed this in his Instagram comments, writing, “Among other issues, Raman was a no show to an event she personally reached out and asked us to hold for her. Her staff then lied about the reasons why she vanished—with no heads up. If this were unique to us I would have taken the knock. But in conversations with other previous Raman supporters I discovered this is Raman’s way. I too had been a supporter, but it turns out she is not a dependable politician. Unfortunately.”
He said this in response to Paul Scheer, who wrote, “Just felt like she actively abandoned our industry during the strikes because she seemingly was afraid of upsetting her big dem donors who ran the streamers. For that reason alone anyone in this industry can’t feel like we have an ally. She has only spoken up for Hollywood after other bigger names or opponents did. Shes never led a charge for this industry and I can’t risk 4 years more of that.”
Dustin Lance Black Took to Social Media to Endorse Karen Bass
“One of the candidates showed up as she promised, and the other did not. And so I’m going to be voting for Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles,” he said in his video message.
“I’m a filmmaker, I’m a husband, and I’m a husband of an Olympian. I’ve been to Olympics that have gone real well and ones that haven’t gone so well,” he continued. “If you’re going to put on a world-class games, you have to have the relationships with the people to pull it off, you got to understand the city, and you got to show up. And I want to show off Los Angeles in these Olympics.”
If you don’t know, Dustin is married to Olympian Tom Daley, and they have two sons.
The NY Post is reporting that Dustin Lance Black was set to host a fundraiser, A Reception with Nithya Raman, and she never showed up.
He confirmed this in his Instagram comments, writing, “Among other issues, Raman was a no show to an event she personally reached out and asked us to hold for her. Her staff then lied about the reasons why she vanished—with no heads up. If this were unique to us I would have taken the knock. But in conversations with other previous Raman supporters I discovered this is Raman’s way. I too had been a supporter, but it turns out she is not a dependable politician. Unfortunately.”
He said this in response to Paul Scheer, who wrote, “Just felt like she actively abandoned our industry during the strikes because she seemingly was afraid of upsetting her big dem donors who ran the streamers. For that reason alone anyone in this industry can’t feel like we have an ally. She has only spoken up for Hollywood after other bigger names or opponents did. Shes never led a charge for this industry and I can’t risk 4 years more of that.”
Dustin Lance Black Took to Social Media to Endorse Karen Bass
“One of the candidates showed up as she promised, and the other did not. And so I’m going to be voting for Karen Bass for mayor of Los Angeles,” he said in his video message.
“I’m a filmmaker, I’m a husband, and I’m a husband of an Olympian. I’ve been to Olympics that have gone real well and ones that haven’t gone so well,” he continued. “If you’re going to put on a world-class games, you have to have the relationships with the people to pull it off, you got to understand the city, and you got to show up. And I want to show off Los Angeles in these Olympics.”
If you don’t know, Dustin is married to Olympian Tom Daley, and they have two sons.
Kennedy Center Honors 2026: 5 Honorees Revealed, Including Andy Garcia, David Foster & More
The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors recipients have officially been announced.
President Donald Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the five honorees for the 49th annual ceremony on Monday (November 2).
This year’s recipients include actor Andy Garcia, music producer David Foster, singer Paul Anka, playwright David Mamet and country music legend Barbara Mandrell.
The annual event recognizes entertainers and artists for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts.
“We are recognizing amazing artists whose lifelong work has shaped American culture and inspired generations of audiences,” Trump said in a statement.
“We are proud to honor this year’s class and to continue a tradition that has defined the Center for nearly 50 years.”
The 2026 Kennedy Center Honors recipients have officially been announced.President Donald Trump and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts revealed the five honorees for the 49th annual ceremony on Monday (November 2).
This year’s recipients include actor Andy Garcia, music producer David Foster, singer Paul Anka, playwright David Mamet and country music legend Barbara Mandrell.
The annual event recognizes entertainers and artists for their lifetime contributions to the performing arts.
“We are recognizing amazing artists whose lifelong work has shaped American culture and inspired generations of audiences,” Trump said in a statement.
“We are proud to honor this year’s class and to continue a tradition that has defined the Center for nearly 50 years.”
The five honorees are:
Paul Anka: The legendary singer-songwriter is known for hits including “Diana” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” He also wrote the English lyrics to Frank Sinatra‘s “My Way.”
David Foster: The 16-time Grammy winner has worked with some of music’s biggest stars, including Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand. He is also married to singer and actress Katharine McPhee.
Andy Garcia: The Oscar-nominated actor is known for his roles in The Godfather Part III, The Untouchables and the Ocean’s movies. He recently appeared in the second season of Landman.
David Mamet: The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright is known for works including Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo and Oleanna. He also wrote the screenplays for The Untouchables and Wag the Dog.
Barbara Mandrell: The Country Music Hall of Fame member is known for hits including “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” She also starred alongside her sisters in the NBC variety series Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.
When are the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors taking place?
This year’s ceremony will take place on Monday, December 7, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
It marks the first time the annual event will be held outside the Kennedy Center itself since the honors began in 1978, via NBC Washington.
The venue change comes as the Kennedy Center remains closed amid renovation plans and an ongoing legal dispute over Trump‘s efforts to add his name to the performing arts institution.
A television broadcaster and air date have not yet been announced. CBS previously aired the ceremony every year from 1978 through 2025, but its most recent broadcasting agreement has expired, per Variety.
Paul Anka: The legendary singer-songwriter is known for hits including “Diana” and “Put Your Head on My Shoulder.” He also wrote the English lyrics to Frank Sinatra‘s “My Way.”
David Foster: The 16-time Grammy winner has worked with some of music’s biggest stars, including Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, Michael Jackson and Barbra Streisand. He is also married to singer and actress Katharine McPhee.
Andy Garcia: The Oscar-nominated actor is known for his roles in The Godfather Part III, The Untouchables and the Ocean’s movies. He recently appeared in the second season of Landman.
David Mamet: The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright is known for works including Glengarry Glen Ross, American Buffalo and Oleanna. He also wrote the screenplays for The Untouchables and Wag the Dog.
Barbara Mandrell: The Country Music Hall of Fame member is known for hits including “Sleeping Single in a Double Bed” and “I Was Country When Country Wasn’t Cool.” She also starred alongside her sisters in the NBC variety series Barbara Mandrell and the Mandrell Sisters.
When are the 2026 Kennedy Center Honors taking place?
This year’s ceremony will take place on Monday, December 7, at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.
It marks the first time the annual event will be held outside the Kennedy Center itself since the honors began in 1978, via NBC Washington.
The venue change comes as the Kennedy Center remains closed amid renovation plans and an ongoing legal dispute over Trump‘s efforts to add his name to the performing arts institution.
A television broadcaster and air date have not yet been announced. CBS previously aired the ceremony every year from 1978 through 2025, but its most recent broadcasting agreement has expired, per Variety.
Will Smith Reunite With Ex-Wife Sheree Zampino on Australia Trip
Will Smith's pursuit of happiness took him Down Under with Sheree Zampino.
The Oscar winner was a long way from West Philadelphia when he shared a few laughs with his ex-wife—mom to their 33-year-old son Trey Smith—during the tail end of a trip to Australia.
The former couple, who were married from 1992 to 1995, were all smiles as they stepped into the Sydney airport Oct. 28. Smith's time in the Emerald City came to an end following the shoot for his upcoming action movie Supermax, a murder mystery that takes place inside the world's most secure prison.
As such, it's no surprise the I Am Legend star opted for comfort on his travel day, rocking a plush blue hoodie and cozy sweatpants. For her part, the RHOBH alum mixed casual and couture, pairing a Maison Goyard tote with her all-black outfit and matching sandals.
And as Will—also dad to Jaden, 28, and Willow, 25, with wife Jada Pinkett Smith—and Sheree have stayed close as co-parents over the years, the beauty entrepreneur has also forged a bond with the Set It Off actress.
"Coming into this, doing the blended thing, my only requirement was that you treated my son well," Sheree, 58, said during a 2022 episode of Jada's Red Table Talk. "You did that. And your heart was always right towards him, wanting the best for him."
But that doesn't mean their relationship went off without a hitch. As Jada put it, it did take her some time to understand Sheree and Will's co-parenting dynamic.
"For me, it really was just about maturity," the 55-year-old said. "Not understanding the marital dynamic. Like, 'OK, if divorce papers are sent and people are over it, then this is done.' Guess what? It ain't never done."
She added, "So, that was my biggest misconception."
Jada—who is still legally married to Will but shared in 2023 that they'd been separated for years—also confessed there was a time when overstepping with her stepson, Trey, made a tough dynamic worse.
"I can remember some times that I really crossed the line," she admitted in 2022. "It was a lot of intertwining, and it got kind of messy."
But with learning to respect each other's boundaries over time, a family foundation formed out of the tension. As the Matrix alum put it, "We were able to have difficult conversations, we were able to own up."
And throughout their decades together, Will and Jada have stayed candid about their romance.
Will Smith's pursuit of happiness took him Down Under with Sheree Zampino.
The Oscar winner was a long way from West Philadelphia when he shared a few laughs with his ex-wife—mom to their 33-year-old son Trey Smith—during the tail end of a trip to Australia.
The former couple, who were married from 1992 to 1995, were all smiles as they stepped into the Sydney airport Oct. 28. Smith's time in the Emerald City came to an end following the shoot for his upcoming action movie Supermax, a murder mystery that takes place inside the world's most secure prison.
As such, it's no surprise the I Am Legend star opted for comfort on his travel day, rocking a plush blue hoodie and cozy sweatpants. For her part, the RHOBH alum mixed casual and couture, pairing a Maison Goyard tote with her all-black outfit and matching sandals.
And as Will—also dad to Jaden, 28, and Willow, 25, with wife Jada Pinkett Smith—and Sheree have stayed close as co-parents over the years, the beauty entrepreneur has also forged a bond with the Set It Off actress.
"Coming into this, doing the blended thing, my only requirement was that you treated my son well," Sheree, 58, said during a 2022 episode of Jada's Red Table Talk. "You did that. And your heart was always right towards him, wanting the best for him."
But that doesn't mean their relationship went off without a hitch. As Jada put it, it did take her some time to understand Sheree and Will's co-parenting dynamic.
"For me, it really was just about maturity," the 55-year-old said. "Not understanding the marital dynamic. Like, 'OK, if divorce papers are sent and people are over it, then this is done.' Guess what? It ain't never done."
She added, "So, that was my biggest misconception."
Jada—who is still legally married to Will but shared in 2023 that they'd been separated for years—also confessed there was a time when overstepping with her stepson, Trey, made a tough dynamic worse.
"I can remember some times that I really crossed the line," she admitted in 2022. "It was a lot of intertwining, and it got kind of messy."
But with learning to respect each other's boundaries over time, a family foundation formed out of the tension. As the Matrix alum put it, "We were able to have difficult conversations, we were able to own up."
And throughout their decades together, Will and Jada have stayed candid about their romance.
Austin Tech Founder Adam Robinson, Wife Helen Sharp and Their Two Toddlers Among 9 Killed in Florida Jet Crash
Victims of the Florida jet crash in Palm Beach County
The seven passengers killed in Sunday’s Florida jet crash have been identified as Austin tech founder Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, their nanny and two close friends.
In a joint statement shared on Facebook Monday, the families named the victims as Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, family friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Apellido Cetina, the nanny who cared for the children. The families described Reed and Fehr as “full of joy and adventure” and remembered Apellido Cetina for the tenderness and devotion she showed Emma and Charlie.
Helen’s father, Dudley Sharp, 70, told The Palm Beach Post that his daughter was 40 and her husband was 45. He said the family lost his daughter, his son-in-law and both of his grandchildren on the plane. “It’s quite a blow,” he said.
Robinson spent a decade working on Wall Street before founding GetEmail, an artificial intelligence startup, and was a graduate of Rice University in Houston. Sharp was a potter and ran her own business.
The family was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas aboard a Learjet 60 when the plane went down around 12:50 p.m. Sunday in Greenacres, a community in Palm Beach County about seven miles southwest of West Palm Beach. The jet nosedived into a busy stretch of Military Trail near a mobile home neighborhood and erupted into a massive fireball. All nine people on board died. One person on the ground suffered a leg injury.
The two pilots were also killed. The co-pilot was 20-year-old Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, who earned her pilot’s license at 17 and had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time, according to her family. The captain has been identified as 55-year-old Jeff Gregory, according to TMZ and CBS News. Authorities have not formally released the names of the victims.
Air traffic control audio from the Florida jet crash captured the crew’s final moments. The pilot reported managing ice in moderate turbulence before declaring a mayday as the jet began dropping 10,000 feet per minute, then 20,000 feet per minute. Seconds later, the pilot said, “We’re going to crash into the ground.
Victims of the Florida jet crash in Palm Beach County
The seven passengers killed in Sunday’s Florida jet crash have been identified as Austin tech founder Adam Robinson, his wife Helen Sharp, their two young children, their nanny and two close friends.
In a joint statement shared on Facebook Monday, the families named the victims as Adam Robinson and Helen Sharp, their children Emma and Charlie, family friends Rachael Reed and Charmi Fehr, and Anita Maria Apellido Cetina, the nanny who cared for the children. The families described Reed and Fehr as “full of joy and adventure” and remembered Apellido Cetina for the tenderness and devotion she showed Emma and Charlie.
Helen’s father, Dudley Sharp, 70, told The Palm Beach Post that his daughter was 40 and her husband was 45. He said the family lost his daughter, his son-in-law and both of his grandchildren on the plane. “It’s quite a blow,” he said.
Robinson spent a decade working on Wall Street before founding GetEmail, an artificial intelligence startup, and was a graduate of Rice University in Houston. Sharp was a potter and ran her own business.
The family was flying from Austin, Texas, to the Bahamas aboard a Learjet 60 when the plane went down around 12:50 p.m. Sunday in Greenacres, a community in Palm Beach County about seven miles southwest of West Palm Beach. The jet nosedived into a busy stretch of Military Trail near a mobile home neighborhood and erupted into a massive fireball. All nine people on board died. One person on the ground suffered a leg injury.
The two pilots were also killed. The co-pilot was 20-year-old Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, who earned her pilot’s license at 17 and had logged more than 1,300 hours of flight time, according to her family. The captain has been identified as 55-year-old Jeff Gregory, according to TMZ and CBS News. Authorities have not formally released the names of the victims.
Air traffic control audio from the Florida jet crash captured the crew’s final moments. The pilot reported managing ice in moderate turbulence before declaring a mayday as the jet began dropping 10,000 feet per minute, then 20,000 feet per minute. Seconds later, the pilot said, “We’re going to crash into the ground.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Any of y'all got funny little things like this at your store?
Probably same quality as the one that's $4.97 today
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL VOTE!!!
EFREM
