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#RHOA: Porsha Williams Teases ‘Emotional Trips’ Ahead on ‘RHOA’
Porsha Williams knows she has made it to a new level of sartorial success now that she is working with legendary celebrity stylist Law Roach, who famously dresses Zendaya for red carpet events.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was on hand to speak to fans at Saturday’s (October 24) Bravo Fan Fest event in Charleston, South Carolina, and when TV Insider caught up with her on the red carpet, we simply had to talk about her experience joining Roach at Paris Fashion Week for the Schiaparelli Spring/Summer 2027 show earlier this month.

“Oh, my God. Law Roach is the most powerful man in fashion, to me. He’s just amazing,” the reality star told TV Insider. “To be around this world, I’ve always loved fashion — I’ve always had my own take on it — but being in Paris with him for my very first Paris Fashion Week was just a humbling, amazing experience. And also with Schiaparelli as well. They were absolutely amazing.”
Williams was also coming off of another international adventure as she and the other stars of RHOA headed down to the Bahamas this month for their group cast trip at Baha Mar resort.

As for what fans can expect to see from the trip (which also included costars Phaedra Parks, K. Michelle, Drew Sidora, Shamea Mortin, and Kelli Ferrell), Williams teased, “It’s insane. It is a roller coaster.  I have said that before in other seasons, but this year, I think we take you on all kinds of trips, you know what I mean? Emotional trips, fun, we really have a good time, some crazy moments, and really meaningful stuff.”

Williams added what’s ahead in RHOA Season 18, the premiere date for which has still not yet been revealed, “I think this season is going to be multi-dynamic.”

#MusicNews: Halle Bailey Unveils Deluxe Edition of Solo Debut Album ‘love?…or something like it’

Grammy-nominated singer, songwriter, and  musician Halle Bailey is officially celebrating the one-year anniversary of her breakout debut solo album, love?…or something like it, with the release of a brand-new deluxe edition.

The expanded project revisits the triple threat’s intimate exploration of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while providing fans with a fresh batch of  music to mark the milestone. The deluxe edition introduces five previously unreleased tracks to the tracklist: “leave me blue,” “don’t leave,” “potion,” “way out,” and the titular track, “love or something like it,” which features a guest appearance from fellow R&B standout Lucky Daye.

“I’m so excited to finally share these five new songs with you. Five different perspectives on love, life, and the beautiful complexity of being human,” Bailey shared regarding the expanded release. “Love is constantly evolving, and so are we. These songs are little pieces of my heart, reflections of the things I’ve felt, questioned, learned, and embraced along the way. I hope you listen with open ears, open hearts, and allow each song to meet you wherever you are in life.”

The deluxe release continues to solidify Bailey’s trajectory as one of R&B’s most exciting young voices. She initially captured global attention alongside her sister as one-half of the acclaimed duo Chloe x Halle. Signed to Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment, the group earned multiple Grammy nominations across two critically lauded albums, The Kids Are Alright and Ungodly Hour.

In 2023, Bailey formally launched her solo recording career with the powerful debut single “Angel,” a cinematic track celebrating Black womanhood and self-worth. By effortlessly blending R&B, neo-soul, and emotionally resonant storytelling, she continues to define a radiant, deeply human sound of her own.
The deluxe edition of love?…or something like it is available to stream and download now across all major digital platforms.

#HipHopNews: J. Cole Backs Lil Durk’s Push for Freedom Ahead of 2027 Federal Trial
Lil Durk is making another push to return home as his federal legal battle continues, and one of Hip Hop’s biggest names are stepping forward in support of his release.
On October 27, attorneys representing the Chicago rapper, born Durk Banks, submitted a new bond package requesting his release ahead of a November 4 hearing. The filing comes after Durk’s September 11, 2026 acquittal in a federal murder-for-hire case, which his defense believes strengthens his argument for pretrial freedom.

Among the supporting documents included a letter from J. Cole, advocating for Durk to be allowed home under court supervision.
Cole reportedly highlighted their Grammy-winning collaboration, “All My Life,” while emphasizing Durk’s positive influence and personal growth.
The filing also includes support from an unexpected source. The mother of the victim connected to Durk’s previous murder-for-hire case reportedly informed the court that her family does not oppose his release.

Durk remains incarcerated while facing separate federal charges involving Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering, commonly known as VICAR, and a related firearms offense. Prosecutors allege his Only The Family collective operated as a criminal enterprise.
His attorneys, Brian Steel and Drew Findling, have characterized the additional prosecution as a “pathetic pivot,” arguing that the earlier acquittal raises serious questions about the government’s case.
Meanwhile, Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald has postponed the upcoming trial until August 30, 2027, following requests from both sides for additional time to examine extensive evidence.

Durk’s defense previously proposed a $5.2 million bond package.
With nearly another year before trial, the November 4 hearing could determine whether the rapper remains behind bars or returns home under federal supervision.

Israeli Election Exit Polls Shows a Deadlock In Apparent Setback For Netanyahu

Israel’s wartime election was deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, with two major television networks giving Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc a narrow lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp and a third showing them tied, leaving neither side with a clear path to power.

If the projections hold, the result would mark a major setback for Netanyahu’s coalition, which entered the election with 68 seats, though the deadlock could allow Israel’s longest-serving prime minister to remain in power as caretaker during coalition negotiations.
Turnout was 77.7%, Israel’s Central Elections Committee said, the highest in more than two decades and around 7 percentage points higher than in 2022.

Two of Israel’s three major television networks gave Eisenkot’s bloc a narrow edge over Netanyahu’s Likud-led camp in updated exit polls, while Channel 13 put the two blocs level at 51 seats each.
None of the projections gave either camp the 61 seats needed for a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Far-right religious parties led by Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich were projected to take a combined 13 seats within Netanyahu’s bloc.

Arab parties outside the two main blocs could hold the balance of power. But Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and a former military chief, has all but ruled out forming a government with them, complicating his path to power even in projections where his bloc finishes ahead.
Final results could take days, and Israel’s fragmented political system leaves smaller parties potential kingmakers. No single party has ever won 61 seats outright in the 120-seat Knesset, making coalitions the norm.

It was the first election since the Hamas-led attacks of October 7, 2023, and the ensuing wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran.
Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute, called the exit polls a major defeat for Netanyahu’s coalition, which was projected far below its 68 seats in the outgoing Knesset, while cautioning that Eisenkot had not emerged as a clear winner and much could change as votes were counted.

Opposition leader Yair Lapid said in a statement: “Don’t let anyone confuse you: the Netanyahu bloc has suffered a crushing defeat. This is a total collapse and the public has told them to go home.”
Eisenkot, 66, who lost a son and two nephews in the Gaza war, emerged as Netanyahu’s strongest challenger, stressing his security credentials while positioning himself as a centrist domestically.

He entered politics only four years ago and joined Netanyahu’s war cabinet after the 2023 Hamas attack, but quit eight months later, criticising the prime minister’s leadership.
Eisenkot offers a break with Netanyahu’s leadership and far-right allies, but not with the hardline approach to security that has become more entrenched since the 2023 Hamas attack. He opposes Palestinian statehood and says Hamas’ military wing must be destroyed or dismantled.

Eisenkot says Israel’s response — a war that has killed more than 74,000 Palestinians, according to Gaza health authorities — was a failure because Hamas remains in charge.
“Dear Democrats, a decision was made,” Yair Golan, leader of the Democrats party and a Netanyahu rival, said at a party rally after polls closed. “The nation has given us a sacred duty: to translate the trust they have placed in us into action, to fortify democracy, to save Israel and to provide true defense for the state.”

The headquarters of the Joint List, an alliance of several Arab parties, burst into whistles and applause when exit polls were released, on a historic night for turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel.

“We refuse the occupation and racism, and we will remain here,” said Faten Gattas, a candidate in the Joint List, in a speech at the alliance’s headquarters in Nazareth. Candidates hoped that high Arab voter participation would allow them to play a decisive role in preventing Netanyahu’s coalition – the most far-right in Israel’s history – from returning to power.

Voters grappled with the trauma of Israel’s deadliest day, when Hamas killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostage, and the wars in Gaza and with Lebanon’s Hezbollah and Iran that followed.

While Netanyahu was criticised for the country’s biggest security failure, he argued that he had made Israel and the world safer by assassinating top leaders of Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran.
The policies of Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition have been divisive at home and deepened Israel’s international isolation, but he has portrayed himself as the leader with the mettle to face down Israel’s foes.
Netanyahu, 77, has served as prime minister for nearly 19 of the past 30 years and has repeatedly survived political crises. His opponents have managed to wrest the premiership from him only once since 2009, after four inconclusive elections in two years. Eighteen months later, he was back.

He entered the election facing longstanding corruption charges, which he denies, and criticism over intelligence failures that allowed Hamas-led militants to carry out their attack.
Netanyahu campaigned on an endorsement from US President Donald Trump, his ally in the war against Iran.

“BMF” Actor Da’Vinchi Apologizes for Saying Black Americans Are Lazy
“BMF” star Da’Vinchi apologized for saying Black Americans are “lazy” and British actors have better work ethic. He made the comments during an appearance on Cam Newton’s “Funky Friday” podcast.
Da’Vinchi apologized in a recent episode of “The Breakfast Club.” He said he should’ve chosen his words more carefully. He also denied telling Black Americans to forget about slavery.

During his appearance on Cam Newton’s podcast, Da’Vinchi said Americans are “lazy” and they remain “incompetent for a really long time.” He said American parents “baby” their children and set them up for failure later on in life.
“I do think that the work ethic of Americans is one that people in a higher position don’t feel they can trust them,” he said.

“I feel like my generation, our generation, what we’re seeing is that humans are becoming more incompetent. And America is producing, like we baby our kids in a way that is unheard of. You’ve got people that are 25, 35, who are like kids. They can’t even do their own laundry. They can’t wipe their own ass. For me, I was fortunate, I was born here but my parents aren’t from here. My grandmother helped raised me and she didn’t speak English. So, at home was Haiti and on the outside world it was America.”

The Haitian-American actor played drug dealer Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory on the now-cancelled “BMF” on the Starz Network. He also appeared in the TV series “All American” and “Grown-ish.”

The Polygamous Pastor Pastor Israel Ford has faced public allegations involving domestic violence and abuse
The Allegations: Kourtney Jones (his former stepdaughter) publicly came forward with allegations stating that Israel Ford subjected her to repeated unwanted sexual contact, coercion, and an attempted sexual assault beginning when she was 15 years old, continuing until she left the home at age 17. 
Religious Control: Jones stated that Ford used religious influence, manipulation, and isolation to maintain power and control within the household. 
Status: These public statements are allegations shared by Jones; Ford is entitled to respond, and independent criminal charges or formal adjudications specific to these new sexual assault claims have not been officially established as settled court convictions. 
Prior Domestic Violence Conviction (2018–2019)
The Incident: In January 2018, court records from Ohio showed an incident involving Ford and his then-17-year-old stepdaughter. 
The Case: She testified that Ford pushed her to the floor, held his knee against her neck, slammed her into a wall, and struck her with a belt.
Conviction: In September 2019, Ford was found guilty of first-degree misdemeanor domestic violence and sentenced to 120 days in jail. The conviction was upheld on appeal in 2020.
Polygamy Announcement: Scrutiny around Ford intensified after he and his first wife, Lydia Ford, publicly announced a polygynous marriage involving Minister Shakayla Talley Ford.

If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault or abuse, confidential support is available:
National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1-800-656-4673 or online chat
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-843-5678 or report.cybertip.org

Matthew Judon’s Ex And Pregnant Girlfriend Reveal They All Live Together
NFL star Matthew Judon’s ex-girlfriend, Arabia Tillery, and his current girlfriend, Alexis “Lex” Samone, have revealed that they all live under the same roof with their children.

On Sunday, October 25, Tillery shared a glimpse of their home life in an Instagram video that quickly went viral.
In the clip, the two women were preparing dinner for Judon, who was on a plane heading home. Arabia was making chicken and waffles, while Lex had already finished preparing buffalo chicken dip at his request.

Lex joked about having food hot and ready for when their “Master” arrived.
“Welcome to our unorthodox family,” Arabia wrote in the caption.
Tillery and Judon share a seven-year-old son named Roman, while Lex is eight months pregnant with their first child together. The expectant mom also has two children, ages seven and eight, from a previous relationship.

“And all 6.5 of us live together in the same home,” Tillery continued. “It’s a CRAZY LIFE with real moments. And we want to bring you with us.”
The post sparked plenty of questions online, with some social media users wondering whether the three adults were involved in a romantic relationship.

Tillery and Lex addressed the speculation in a follow-up video on Monday, October 26.
“Well, that escalated quickly,” Arabia began. “Definitely need to clear some things up.”

“First and foremost, we are not in a poly relationship. This is not a throuple where Matthew has two girlfriends,” she continued. “Matthew very much has one girlfriend, and that’s Lex, and they are in a monogamous relationship with each other.”
“And I am very much single, and we don’t mix and mingle,” Tillery added.
As for why they all live together, Lex explained that the arrangement allows Judon to play an active role in raising his children.

“Matthew just wants to be an active father in all of his children’s lives, and right now he has one going on two children that are going to be living in the same household that he can father and be actively a parent for. And that’s the main focus here, and that’s why we’re doing it to begin with,” she said.

Arabia also addressed their earlier comments about having dinner ready for Judon, particularly their use of the word “Master.”
“We don’t call him Master,” she clarified. “Please take a joke.”
Tillery added, “We’re very much a village, and we can’t wait to show you what that actually looks like.”

Dez Bryant Seen Slapping Dez Bryant Seen Slapping Phone Out of Teen’s Hand During Heated Parking Lot Altercation

Former Dallas Cowboys star Dez Bryant was caught on camera knocking a teenager's phone out of his hand during a heated confrontation in a Texas parking lot that ended with police holding the former NFL receiver at gunpoint.
The incident occurred Sunday (Oct. 25) outside a restaurant in Southlake, Texas, after Bryant accused two 19-year-olds, Noah Reyes and Terrance Avery, of driving recklessly near his vehicle.

Footage shows Bryant arguing with the teenagers before slapping Reyes' phone out of his hand as he attempted to record the confrontation. Bryant then picked up the device and threw it onto the pavement once more.
"I'm not playing with you," Bryant said during the exchange.
At another point, Bryant threatened the teenagers while repeatedly getting in Reyes' face.

"I'm fitting to fuck these little motherfuckers up," he yelled. "Like, real talk."
Exclusive video captured former Cowboys star Dez Bryant slapping a phone out of a teenager’s hand during a heated parking lot altercation. california-post-sports.visitlink.me/wYdG0-
Speaking to OutKick afterward, Bryant offered his account of what sparked the confrontation, claiming the teenagers cut him off while driving before the argument continued in the parking lot.
"He get out of the car, he talking crazy," Bryant explained. "I get out of the car, I'm talking my mess. And he go to threatening me."

Bryant alleged that one of the teenagers said he had a gun and threatened to shoot him, although the former receiver acknowledged that he never saw a weapon.
"I told him, I said, 'Hey, man, you pull that gun, I'm telling you right now, you better use it because if you don't, I'm going to do something to you,'" Bryant recalled.
He also admitted to knocking Reyes' phone away but maintained that he was defending himself.

"I knocked the phone out of his hand," Bryant said. "And first thing he said was, 'I'm fitting to call the police.' I said, 'Call them. You're threatening me, so it's all good. I have the right to protect myself.'"
Dez Bryant says he was was cut off by reckless drivers yesterday, and then when he tried to tell them to drive safer, one of the drivers threatened to shoot him and then called the cops on him. Dez says when police arrived, they aimed guns at him and made him get on the ground, Show more
The confrontation escalated further when Southlake police arrived.

Additional footage obtained by OutKick shows officers pointing firearms toward Bryant before ordering him to the ground and placing him in handcuffs.

Bryant can be seen lying face down with his hands restrained behind his back while repeatedly shouting, "He threatened me."
Police point a gun at the former Cowboys star as his daughters watch. Bryant was cited for assault following the incident.
The Southlake Police Department later explained that officers had received multiple reports of a possible weapon, prompting them to approach the scene with their firearms drawn.
"Several callers reported that multiple individuals were involved in the altercation as well as a possible weapon," a police spokesperson told The Post.

Authorities confirmed that several people were temporarily detained during the investigation, but no firearms were recovered.
Bryant criticized how officers handled the situation, particularly because his children were present.
He claimed one officer encouraged him to "be the bigger person" after hearing both sides of the dispute.
"I asked him, 'How can I be the bigger person?'" Bryant said. "I told him I got every right to feel how I'm feeling."
Following the investigation, police issued Bryant a citation for assault by contact, a Class C misdemeanor, before releasing him at the scene.

Reyes told The Post that he suffered a hand injury during the confrontation and plans to sue Bryant, who also took to social media with a post of his own explaining what happened.

Kirk Franklin Says Estranged Son Is ‘Still Not Owning the Things He Needs to Be Able to Be'
Kirk Franklin believes his oldest son, Kerrion Franklin, has not taken accountability of his part in their estranged relationship.
The gospel artist, 56, who releases his double album I Am What I Am on Oct. 30, recalled his falling out with Kerrion, 38, on the Monday (Oct. 26) episode of Big Boy’s Neighborhood. Franklin welcomed his first son with a former girlfriend in 1988, while he also shares a biological son and daughter with Tammy Franklin, his wife of thirty years.

In the leaked audio recording from March 2021, Franklin was heard threatening and cursing at Kerrion during an argument, to which he later issued a public apology.

“And I come to find out that he was auditioning for this reality TV show,” Franklin said around the 39-minute mark of the video below. “We've had tensions for years. I love him. He’s an incredible young man and we've dealt with his issues for years. … I love him. He's my first born.”
Franklin continued, “He's still not at a place where he's owning the things he needs to be able to be.”
The gospel artist went on to imply that his oldest son has been struggling with his mental health and acknowledged that it isn’t his “fault.”

During an appearance on Way Up With Angela Yee in September, Franklin admitted that he thought his career would be “over” after the phone call with his son was exposed.
"He's not my only kid. I got other kids to provide for," Franklin said at the time. "I love him. I'm not trying to minimize my love, but also, you know, he got younger siblings that I got to help take care of."Kirk Franklin on GloRilla Being Ridiculed for Not Being 'Holy Enough' to Collaborate With Him

The pair previously won the 2025 BET Award for Best Gospel/Inspirational for “Rain Down On Me.”
Kirk Franklin was disheartened by anti-secular criticism spurred by GloRilla collaborating with him.
While on the Tuesday (Oct. 27) episode of Big Boy’s Neighborhood, the gospel artist, who collaborated with the Memphis rapper on songs “Rain Down On Me” and “This Time” addressed the flack that GloRilla has gotten for working with him. In 2025, GloRilla and Franklin accepted a BET Award in the Best Gospel/Inspirational category for “Rain Down on Me.”

“It's been breaking my heart some of the ridicule that some of the religious have given her, [saying] that she's not holy enough or churchy enough to be able to do a song,” Franklin said about their “This Time” collaboration.

“She's a young girl and she's a big hip-hop star. It ain't like Kirk Franklin bringing Glo a new bag that she can't get on her own,” he continued.
Franklin described the song as “niche gospel” and for a “specific community of people that believe that monotheistic ideal.”
Franklin also shared that Glo expressed her discomfort with being criticized for her appearance on “This Time,” which the 20-time Grammy winner said brought him “heartbreak.” The gospel artist, who’s worked with rappers including Ye and Lil Baby, said he’s personally brushed off judgement about his rap collaborations “a long time ago.”

“You’ve got to be a miserable group of people to spend almost half a century trying to police who can and who can't talk about Jesus,” he said.
GloRilla has spoken about growing up in a religious household and being banned from listening to hip-hop, although it didn’t stop her from stealing CDs by Lil Wayne and Drake.
“We’d steal the CDs and download all the songs onto the PlayStation. That was the only way we could listen to other music. We probably wouldn't have known nothing other than gospel music if it wasn't for us being bad,” the rapper told GQ about her nine siblings.

Lamar Odom Joins OnlyFans with Girlfriend, Teases What He’ll Show in New Statement

Lamar Odom is making a surprising career move and his girlfriend, Rachel Bradley, is joining him for the new adventure.
The former basketball player, 46, is joining OnlyFans, becoming the first NBA player to make the move to the subscription-based website, according to TMZ.

The outlet reports that Lamar‘s girlfriend is launching her own separate page on the website and they “may film content together in the future,” though it appears they’re doing it separately for now
Lamar released a statement to explain his new career move.
“People hear OnlyFans and automatically think one thing, but I’m not here to tell you what you will or won’t see,” Lamar told TMZ. “I’ve lived a pretty wild life, and trust me, there are still a few surprises left. I’ve always been an open book, but there are some chapters people haven’t seen yet.”

A source confirmed that Lamar will be posting risque content, but “nothing too crazy for now.”
The “for now” seems to imply that Lamar could be showing more in the future.
As you probably know, Lamar became a household name for his relationship with Khloe Kardashian and he recently spoke out about her after she slammed his documentary.

Richard Riehle’s Cause of Death Confirmed
Richard Riehle‘s cause of death has been confirmed.
The beloved character actor, known for his roles in Office Space and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, passed away earlier this month at the age of 78.
TMZ saw the death certificate, and it listed that he passed away from a stroke, with the underlying cause of death being oropharyngeal cancer. The Cleveland Clinic says that it’s a “rare cancer that affects your oropharynx” which is in your throat.

The death certificate reveals he was cremated.
He Had a Long Career in Hollywood
Richard had a lengthy career in Hollywood, appearing in more than 400 film and television projects according to his IMDb credits.
He was perhaps best known for playing Tom Smykowski in the 1999 comedy Office Space, directed by Mike Judge.
His character works at the fictional technology company Initech before being laid off. After surviving a traffic accident, Tom receives a large settlement and uses the money to pursue his idea for a “Jump to Conclusions” mat.

The character became a fan favorite thanks to his memorable scenes in the cult comedy, which also starred Ron Livingston, Jennifer Aniston and Gary Cole.
Richard was also known for playing Walt Finnerty on the Fox sitcom Grounded for Life, which aired from 2001 to 2005.
His other movie credits included The Fugitive, Casino, Fried Green Tomatoes, Of Mice and Men, Bridesmaids and Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, in which he played Bob Bigalow, Deuce Bigalow’s father.
On television, he appeared in shows including The West Wing, ER, NCIS, Modern Family and Boston Legal.
He also appeared in multiple Star Trek series, including a memorable role as Batai in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Our thoughts are with him during this time. RIP.

Rihanna Claims Non-Voters Contributed to Donald Trump’s Second-Term Win

Rihanna recently shared her candid view on Donald Trump's second-term win on social media. On October 27, Hollywood Unlocked took to Instagram to post a clip of Joy Reid expressing her thoughts on Trump becoming the 47th President of the United States. Since then, the video has been receiving a lot of attention from viewers around the world, with fans sharing their opinions in the comments section. The "Diamonds" singer went on to reply to one fan's comment. The artist claimed that non-voters had contributions to the President's second-term win.

Rihanna replies to fan's comment over Joy Reid's claims on Donald Trump's win
Rihanna recently reacted to a fan's comment over Joy Reid's claims about Donald Trump's win to become the 47th President of the United States in 2025. In the video shared by Hollywood Unlocked, fans could see the television host and political commentator, Reid, saying, "I think America has gotten its just desserts," during a conversation with journalist Charles M. Blow.

She continued, "I think Trump, in a very real sense, is what we deserve. I think that this was America's heart's desire. And sometimes the greatest curse is that you get your heart's desire." The television host further added, "It is very clear to me that a majority of white America, their deepest heart's desire was to have an unfiltered Trump presidency."
Fans were quick to share their perspectives on what Reid had to say about Trump's second-term win as President of the United States. One of the fans wrote in the comments section of the post shared by Hollywood Unlocked, "She's speaking facts!! This is exactly what "They" wanted." The fan also claimed, "Those who voted for him did this. It's disgusting."

Meanwhile, Rihanna responded to this particular fan's comment under the same Instagram post. The "Umbrella" singer wrote, "And believe it or not, those who didn't vote at all, also did this!" while tagging the fan.

Monica Brings In 46th Birthday With Star-Studded Dinner and $28,400 Louis Vuitton Bag
Designer handbags from Chanel, Louis Vuitton and Hermès were among the birthday gifts singer Monica received as she celebrated turning 46 with a surprise dinner in Atlanta. Her husband, Anthony “Ant” Wilson, escorted her into the gathering, where family, friends and fellow music stars had assembled to celebrate. 

The celebration brought out Usher and Jermaine Dupri, along with producers Dallas Austin and Polow da Don. Monica wore a floor-length silver sequined gown for the occasion, with her long dark hair styled in waves. She later shared glimpses of the evening and a family portrait from the festivities. She described the dinner as her first surprise birthday celebration of its kind and credited Anthony and their children for the planning.

The most colorful of the designer handbags was a Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami Artycapucines EW Rainbow Bag, a limited-edition design with a reported original retail price of $28,400. The piece is immediately recognizable in the birthday footage. Its plush rainbow-shaped body combines bright pink, orange, blue, and turquoise sections, while a character face near the bottom features closed eyes and a small smile. A white handle completes the playful design. 

The bag is part of the Artycapucines VII collection, created through Louis Vuitton’s collaboration with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. The collection was unveiled at Art Basel Paris in 2025 and reimagined the house’s Capucines design through Murakami’s recognizable characters and artwork. Louis Vuitton and Murakami first collaborated in 2003, when the artist put his colorful stamp on the fashion house’s familiar monogram. This latest collection features 11 creations incorporating flowers, mushrooms, and other motifs. Only 380 examples of the Rainbow bag were produced worldwide.

The designer handbags also included the Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Large Bowling Bag, shown in black with crisp white piping. Its elongated cylindrical shape, twin shoulder straps, and gold CC turn-lock give it a look distinct from the quilted flap bags commonly associated with the label. Chanel’s official website lists the grained calfskin and lambskin design for $5,700.
The Bowling Bag comes from Chanel’s Spring Summer 2026 collection under designer Matthieu Blazy. While the Murakami piece features sculptural color and collectible artwork, Monica’s Chanel bag has a black-and-white finish with polished gold hardware. 

Designer handbags from Hermès were also among the gifts, along with a stunning tiered cake. 

Toddler Soccer Star Nevada to Train With Former USMNT Player Eddie Johnson Starting in January
Former US Men’s National Team player Eddie Johnson is taking toddler soccer star Nevada under his wing, and the 3 year old is set to start in Johnson’s Orlando youth training program in January.
Nevada’s mother, Martasia, shared the news with HuffPost, saying Johnson saw the viral video and reached out with an offer. “Now that this situation happened, he’s just gonna take [Nevada] under his wing because he has the proper program for him,” she said.

Johnson also spoke up for Nevada on his Instagram Stories. “They wanna dim his light,” he wrote, before telling Nevada directly that the people who thought they were taking his dreams away had instead made him the most famous 3 year old in the world.

Johnson knows the path from Florida youth soccer to the top of the game. He came up through IMG Soccer Academy in Florida, played in MLS, earned MLS Comeback Player of the Year honors and made the jump to England’s Premier League with Fulham. He also represented the United States at the 2006 World Cup. He now works in youth soccer development.

The offer comes days after Nevada’s i9 Sports game in Winter Park, Florida, ended with police on the field. Video posted by his parents shows him dribbling past players as old as 5 and scoring goal after goal before officers arrived. His father can be heard saying police were called on his son for being too good. A league official told officers Nevada had been pushing other kids and that his parents had caused a disturbance, which the family denies. Winter Park police called it a civil matter, with no arrests. The league refunded the family’s fall registration and has since said its local staff are receiving threats.

Nevada’s mother said the experience left her son scared that he did something wrong. “He still wants to play soccer,” she said. “He just doesn’t want to go back to that place.”

Soccer has been part of his life since before he could walk well. According to his mother, Nevada started dribbling a ball at 10 months old and trains with his father three hours a day.
Support has poured in from beyond the soccer world too. The family launched a GoFundMe to cover Nevada’s registration fees, training, equipment, uniforms and travel, and it had raised more than $20,500 as of Tuesday. Ms. Rachel, the children’s educator and YouTube star, also called on famous soccer players to show up for Nevada and give him great experiences. Eddie Johnson is the first former pro to answer that call with a spot on the field.

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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss, and More Celebrate Sherri Shepherd in Broadway's Aladdin
The View host is the first woman to play the Genie in the Disney hit.
A host of celebrities were on hand October 22 to celebrate Emmy-winning talk show host, comic, and actor Sherri Shepherd's return to Broadway as the Genie in the hit Disney musical  Aladdin at the New Amsterdam Theatre.

Shepherd—best known for co-hosting The View and subsequently hosting her own syndicated talk show Sherri—joined the cast October 16 and is scheduled to continue through January 3, 2027. In the gallery below, check out the stars who were on hand for Shepherd's official opening, including Robin Roberts, Gayle King, Sara Haines, Ricki Lake, Bevy Smith, Kandi Burruss, and more.
Shepherd succeeded Caleb A. Barnett, who is staying with the production as the Genie standby during Shepherd’s run. Shepherd is the first woman to play the Genie in the Disney hit, which has historically cast men in the role of Aladdin's wise-cracking mentor. James Monroe Iglehart created the role on Broadway, winning a Tony for his performance.\

“Joining Aladdin on Broadway is an absolute dream come true—and an incredible honor,” said Shepherd in an earlier statement. “The Genie is such an iconic character, and I’m beyond excited to bring my own energy, humor, heart, and a little bit of magic to this role. I hope audiences see themselves in this Genie and leave the theatre feeling so much joy and inspired to believe in the impossible. To step on that stage as the first woman to ever play the Genie is something I don’t take lightly. I'm ready to rub the lamp, unleash some magic, and have the time of my life on Broadway.”

“Throughout her career, Sherri has represented delight, wit, and loving good humor, making her the perfect entertainer to play the life force that is the Genie,” added Disney Theatrical Group Managing Director Andrew Flatt and Executive Producer Anne Quart. “We can’t wait to see what happens when Sherri’s authentic, brilliant comic energy meets the joyous escape of Aladdin. Audiences are going to adore her take on this iconic role.”

On Broadway, Shepherd also made history as the first African American actress to portray the Evil Stepmother in Cinderella. Her other theatre credits include the Off-Broadway shows Love, Loss, and What I Wore; and Joy Behar's My First Ex-Husband. Her extensive television credits include 30 Rock, Friends, Sex Lives of College Girls, HARLEM, Mr. Iglesias, Trial & Error, Everybody Loves Raymond, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Less Than Perfect. Her film credits include Tyler Perry’s STRAW, Brian Banks, Precious, Ride Along 2, and Beauty Shop.

The current Broadway cast is led by Rodney Ingram in the title role, Sonya Balsara as Jasmine, and Dennis Stowe as Jafar. The show also features Jacob Ben-Shmuel as Omar, Colt Prattes as Kassim, JC Montgomery as Sultan, Don Darryl Rivera as Iago, and Ryan Gregory Thurman as Babkak. Caleb A. Barnett, Wes Hart, and Marcus M. Martin stand by for several principals.
Aladdin recently became the 14th longest-running show in Broadway history. There have been 11 productions on four continents welcoming over 22 million guests.
The stage production, which expands the 90-minute film into a two-act format, has music by Alan Menken, lyrics by the late Howard Ashman and Tim Rice, and a book and additional lyrics by Chad Beguelin. Casey Nicholaw directs and choreographs.
Aladdin opened at the New Amsterdam March 20, 2014, following previews that began February 26. The musical was nominated for five 2014 Tony Awards, including Best Musical. James Monroe Iglehart won the Tony for his performance as the Genie.

Aladdin is designed by Tony-winning scenic designer Bob Crowley, Tony-winning lighting designer Natasha Katz, Tony-winning costume designer Gregg Barnes, and sound designer Ken Travis.
The production was originally produced by Thomas Schumacher. The creative team also includes illusion designer Jim Steinmeyer, hair designer Josh Marquette, and makeup designer Milagros Medina-Cerdeira. The music team is headed by music supervisor and music director Michael Kosarin, who also created the vocal and incidental music arrangements, joined by orchestrator Danny Troob and dance music arranger Glen Kelly. John MacInnis is the associate choreographer, Jason Trubitt is the production supervisor, and Myriah Bash is the general manager.

The musical is produced by Disney Theatrical Group, under the direction of Andrew Flatt and Anne Quart.

#NewMusic from John Legend Releases New Album ‘Muse,’ Fully Produced by Pharrell Williams

EGOT-winning singer-songwriter John Legend has officially released his latest studio album, Muse, via Republic Records. The project marks a major collaborative milestone, as it was co-written and produced entirely by 14-time Grammy-winning musician and Louis Vuitton Men’s Creative Director Pharrell Williams.

Despite a friendship spanning more than twenty years, Muse represents Legend and Williams’ first full-length album collaboration. The concept took root after Legend provided vocals for Clipse’s comeback album, Let God Sort ‘Em Out. Inspired by Legend’s performance on the Grammy-nominated track “The Birds Don’t Sing,” Williams sought to build an entire record specifically around the singer’s voice.

Recorded largely at Williams’ studio within the Louis Vuitton headquarters in Paris, the album seamlessly bridges classic and contemporary genres. The production weaves together gospel, traditional standards, doo-wop, classic soul, Afrobeats, and hip-hop, anchoring lush strings and horns with heavy 808s.

“Pharrell’s idea from the beginning was that we would create something with all of these classic, cinematic elements, almost like a Black James Bond feel to it, but with a modern backbeat at its foundation,” Legend shared. “It sounds like something new for us, but this album came to life so naturally.”

Coinciding with the album’s release, Legend debuted the official  music video for “Bodies On The Floor,” featuring Clipse, available to watch first on Spotify for 48 hours. Directed by Grammy-nominated filmmaker Paul Hunter and produced by PRETTYBIRD, the black-and-white visual captures the cyclical, magnetic toxicity of two lovers. Legend co-wrote the lyrics with Samm Henshaw, drawing thematic inspiration from the language of gang warfare in the crime drama MobLand to illustrate a relationship built on harm and retaliation.

The 10-track project navigates the full spectrum of romance and conflict. The titular opening track traces a tumultuous relationship against the romantic backdrop of Paris, while “Her” takes a gentler, nostalgic approach inspired by the music of Legend’s father. Tracks like the cinematic “Get Back” and the empathetic “Are You OK?” are joined by the previously released singles “Daylight” and “Fireflies,” which also received visual treatments from Hunter.

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To complement the release, Legend launched “The Muse Gallery,” an interactive, museum-style digital experience on his website where fans can explore themed rooms containing music, merchandise, and video content.
Beyond his recording career, Legend is currently preparing for the premiere of Imitation of Life, marking his first original score for the stage. Co-produced by The Shed and National Black Theatre, the  musical begins previews in New York on November 21 ahead of a December 3 opening.

Starring Tony Award winner Adrienne Warren with direction by Whitney White and a book by Lynn Nottage, the production is based on Fannie Hurst’s 1933 novel. Legend and Mike Jackson are producing the project through Get Lifted Film Co., bringing the story of two mothers—one Black and one white—raising daughters in 1920s and ’30s Atlantic City and New York to the theater.
Muse is available to stream and download now across all major digital platforms

#HipHopNews: NFL Announces Jay-Z Will Perform at Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show
Jay-Z will headline the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 14, 2027.
“Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage,” Jay-Z said, calling the milestone “a dream come true.”
The performance follows Roc Nation’s years of curating the halftime show and Jay-Z’s anniversary tour celebrating his albums ‘Reasonable Doubt’ and ‘The Blueprint.’

Jay-Z has officially been announced as the performer for the Apple Music Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show next year.
The announcement comes less than a week after a report indicated Jay-Z was seemingly appointing himself as the headlining act when Super Bowl LXI will be held at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Feb. 14, 2027. Roc Nation, which was co-founded by Jay, has been working with the NFL since 2019 on curating the halftime show.

“From Reasonable Doubt to standing on the Super Bowl Halftime stage, this has been a journey,” Jay-Z said in a statement shared by the NFL. “Thirty years of music, work, and culture on the world's biggest stage. This run continues to be a dream come true.”
“For several years, we’ve had the privilege of working closely with JAŸ-Z and Roc Nation, and I’ve seen the extraordinary impact he has had on the Super Bowl Halftime Show,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in the same statement. “When we first reached an agreement with Roc Nation to produce the show, I had just one request: that JAŸ-Z take the stage himself one day, whenever the moment felt right to him. I couldn’t be more excited for fans around the world to experience the artistry, creativity and cultural impact he will bring to the Super Bowl stage.”
Oliver Schusser, Apple’s Vice President of Music and International Content., said: “JAŸ-Z's impact on global music culture is as profound as it is undeniable.. “We've had the privilege of working closely with him these last few years to bring some of the world's most exciting and prolific artists to the Super Bowl Halftime Show stage and we are so thrilled that he will be taking that stage himself this year. We know it's going to be an incredible show."

The big game will air on ESPN, ABC and Disney+, and on mobile devices with NFL+. Per the league, ESPN's Spanish-language telecast will also be available on ESPN Deportes and Disney+, with a different Spanish-language presentation on Univision.
The halftime show will be executive produced by Jay’s Roc Nation, and the company also serves as strategic entertainment advisor. The show will directed by Hamish Hamilton. Hamilton, coincidentally, also directed Hov’s 2003 special Jay-Z in Concert, as well as Beyoncé’s Super Bowl halftime show back in 2013.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of his debut album, Reasonable Doubt and the 25th anniversary of The Blueprint, Jay-Z embarked on the JAŸ-Z30 Tour — which fittingly ended in SoFi Stadium, the same stadium where Super Bowl LXI will be held.

On the final night of JAŸ-Z30 Tour in Los Angeles, the rapper turned the evening into something similar to a halftime show performance, bringing out a number of West Coast music legends, including Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre.
In the midst of his JAŸ-Z30 celebration, Jay released the eight-part docuseries JAŸ-Z in 8, chronicling his career and catalog.

Judge Dismisses Cassie From $35 Million ‘Freak-Off’ Lawsuit Filed by Former Escort
U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang dismissed Cassandra Ventura with prejudice from Clayton Howard's $35 million lawsuit on Oct. 21.
Clayton Howard, a self-represented former male escort who worked under the name "Dave," sued Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment LLC and CeOpco LLC last June over being “forced” to participate in ;freak-offs.’
Ventura's attorneys argued Howard never connected her conduct to sex obtained through force, fraud or deception, citing Howard’s own account of multiple cash payments and return visits.

Cassie Ventura has been dropped from a $35 million lawsuit filed by a former escort who claims that he was involved in “freak-off” sessions with her and Diddy.
U.S. District Judge Anne Hwang granted the singer's motion to dismiss at an Oct. 21 hearing in Los Angeles, according to documents obtained by Complex, which allows the case to proceed against Diddy, real name Sean Combs. The suit was filed last June by Clayton Howard, who alleged that he was hired by Diddy and Cassie on multiple occasions and claimed that the singer aborted his child.

"Defendant Ventura's motion to dismiss is hereby granted; this will be the order as stated on the record," the minutes read. The allegations against Ventura were dismissed with prejudice.
Clayton Howard, who worked as a male escort under the name "Dave," named Ventura, Combs, Bad Boy Entertainment LLC and CeOpco LLC in the suit. He alleged Ventura arranged sessions under Diddy’s order, and that the two used drugs and coercion to abuse him during paid encounters in New York, Miami and Los Angeles.

Attorneys for Cassie argued he never connected her conduct to sex performed through force, fraud or deception, and pointed multiple cash payments and return visits as proof that he was not a victim of trafficking. They also referenced Howard’s complaint about Diddy’s violence and control over his former girlfriend, including his ability to decide when encounters ended.

"These defects are not curable by better drafting or any reframing of the facts," her lawyers wrote.
A July 2025 ruling had given Howard another shot, and he filed a fifth amended complaint on August 3, 2025. Meanwhile, Cassie’s filings in the case have stated she is a U.S. citizen now living outside the United States, with no intention of moving back.

Days before the hearing, Howard tried to substitute a fresh rewrite that altered his claim of roughly 12 hours of confinement during a December 2016 encounter in Miami, which was denied.
The same order granted Bad Boy Entertainment and CeOpco's motion only in part, with Howard being allowed 14 days to amend, and said the court would consider Howard's request to file an additional response. Diddy, who is serving the 50-month sentence imposed last October, has denied wrongdoing and was ordered to answer by a Nov. 4 deadline.

Cassie, who shares three children with her husband, Alex Fine, quietly relocated from the U.S. ahead of her testimony in Diddy’s sex trafficking and racketeering trial.

Police Called on 3-Year-Old Soccer Player After Parents Complained He Was Hogging the Ball
Nevada, a 3-year-old soccer player in Winter Park, Florida, became the center of a police response on Sunday after he reportedly began defeating the opposing team.
Winter Park police say the matter was civil, not criminal, and that body camera footage shows no one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave the park.
Nevada's family claims the league asked them to leave and refunded their fall registration after other parents complained that he was hogging the ball.

A 3-year-old soccer player in Winter Park, Florida, had his game interrupted over the weekend after a youth league official called officers on the child.

As seen in a series of TikToks, the soccer player, named Nevada, was ejected from the Saturday (Oct. 24) match after allegedly defeating the other team and being in possession of the ball. In one TikTok, the child’s parents were heard arguing with authorities about the matter.
Shortly after officers arrived, the i9 Sports soccer league official asked them to speak with Nevada’s parents directly because he did not want to escalate the situation. The family was cooperative and requested an event number, which officers provided.

The family says they were told they could not come back to the field and were given a refund for their fall registration after other parents complained that Nevada was hogging the ball.
"They really called the police on a 3-year-old because he had the ball too much," Nevada's father said in the video.
In a statement, the Winter Park Police Department claimed the matter was civil rather than criminal, confirming that officers' body-worn cameras were worn, and that no one was arrested, trespassed, or forced to leave the park, per News 6.

In a follow-up statement with The Breakfast Club, Nevada’s mother, Martasia Griffin, said her son was “targeted throughout the season because of his talent.” The woman added that the league’s director didn’t defend Nevada or his family after protests from the other players’ families and offered a refund for the boy to leave the program.

“Parents like, ‘Oh, we paid for this just like you did,’” Griffin said. “But if my kid is sitting out the whole thirty minutes so, he's not playing either. You're trying to fault my kid for actually playing soccer. He's 3 years old. His teammates are four and five. He's the youngest on the team.”

Carl Thomas’ Ex Calls Him a ‘Deadbeat’ After VERZUZ: ‘Please Miss Me with the Church Songs’
Carl Thomas took VERZUZ to church, but his daughter’s mother wasn’t moved. Just days after the R&B veteran delivered a gospel-flavored performance during his matchup with Case, Latoya Shantel Young hit Instagram with a much different review, accusing Thomas of being a “deadbeat” father who has failed to support their seven-year-old daughter.

“I’m so tired of seeing this deadbeat Carl Thomas come down my motherf*cking timeline,” Young said in a Reel. “Let’s just hop right out the window with that.”
Young’s frustration centered on Thomas’ rendition of “I Need Thee Every Hour,” which he performed before sliding into his 2000 track “Come to Me.” Backed by a piano, Thomas explained that his church upbringing and the music of gospel composer Thomas A. Dorsey helped inspire the song.

The moment became one of the night’s biggest talking points—but Young said the spiritual display did not match the man she knows. “Please miss me with the ‘I love Jesus’ sh*t,” she said. “Please miss me with the church songs when your ass don’t even pay your f*cking child support.”

Young claimed Thomas took her to court to establish whether he was the father, then requested that child support be handled through the state. According to her, that process confirmed his paternity and created a formal support obligation, but she alleges he still has not consistently provided for their daughter. “You promised me you was gonna do right by your daughter,” Young said. “She is now seven years old. You have yet to do anything for your f*cking daughter.”

She added that she never initiated the child-support case herself, alleging Thomas started the process and later failed to make good on it. The Reel did not include court records or specify how much money she says is owed.

The blast arrived as Thomas enjoyed renewed attention from his Oct. 22 VERZUZ showdown with Case at Apple Music Studios in Los Angeles. The two singers ran through the heartbreak records that helped soundtrack turn-of-the-century R&B, including Thomas’ “Summer Rain,” “Emotional,” and “I Wish,” alongside Case staples such as “Happily Ever After,” “Touch Me, Tease Me,” and “Missing You.”

Thomas’ platinum-selling debut, Emotional, arrived in 2000 on Bad Boy and made him one of the era’s most recognizable voices.
Young’s complaints are not new. During a 2023 appearance with Kendra G, she said she first met Thomas while interviewing him for her show, Free Nation: Word on the Street.

She maintained that they were friends for six or seven years before one encounter resulted in their daughter’s conception.
Young also pushed back on Tasha K’s characterization of her as Thomas’ “homeless baby moms,” explaining that she owned a salon for 16 years and had television work when she met him.
She acknowledged experiencing housing insecurity years later after relocating to Atlanta but said that chapter had been presented without the proper timeline.

Miss Jones exposes how Ebro took over her morning show

Tarsha Jones, aka Miss Jones, is a well-known radio personalty who worked for Hot 97 in New York City, and other radio stations in her career.
She currently hosts the morning show for classic hip-hop “94.7 The Block” in New York City. Miss Jones was the first black woman to host Morning Radio with a hip hop radio format.
During an appearance on the “Quiet Part Out Loud” podcast, Miss Jones exposes how Ebro Darden strategically took over her morning show at Hot 97.

She said Ebro was hired as assistant program director and was promoted to program director at Hot 97. But Ebro wanted to be an on-air personality and he had his eye on her morning show. “He knew that his desire and his game plan was to be on-air,” Miss Jones said.
She said that while Ebro was “plotting to get on-air,” rival station Power 105, which she described as “the little engine that could,” was able to climb up the mountain because Ebro was too “unfocused” as a programmer.

“And here they are winning because everyone’s asleep at the wheel,” she said of Hot 105.
She became emotional as she explained how Ebro gained control of her morning show. She was suspended in 2005 due to an on-air incident and her contract was not renewed. Ebro then took over as co-host of the Hot 97 morning show, which he renamed “Ebro in the Morning.”

But that’s not the end of the story.
Ebro in the Morning was abruptly cancelled on December 12, 2025. He took his grievances to social media where he complained about his termination. He blamed his departure on his outspoken political views and the need for Hot 97 to appease their advertisers.
Ebro now cohosts a podcast with Peter Rosenberg and Laura Stylez.

In addition to radio personality, Miss Jones is an R&B singer who performed on rapper AZ’s “Sugar Hill” (1995), Big L’s “M.V.P.” (1995) and Big Pun’s hit song “Punish Me” (1998).

Beyoncé Wants Cécred To Win Skeptics
Beyoncé wanted Cécred to reach “the people who can’t stand my music.”
In i-D’s public interview preview, she described a goal of winning customers through results. She discussed the brand with interviewer Eni Subair. She said she was Cécred’s sole investor.

“I’m the founder, visionary, and sole investor, not the face or model for this brand. I had a vision to build something that solved real problems and performed so incredibly that the people who can’t stand my music still use Cécred, because it work,” she said.
That approach was part of her plan from the start. In her 2024 GQ interview, Beyoncé said she kept herself out of Cécred’s launch ads. She wanted customers to judge the products without her fame doing the work.

“My mother and I poured decades of experience, tradition, and love into Cécred, so seeing our community grow across every ethnicity, texture, generation, and gender is so fulfilling. In the beginning, it took some conditioning from the world’s perception of how to launch a brand founded by someone like me,” Beyoncé said.

She also described a double standard in business. Men could be seen as the decision-makers. Famous women were often treated as marketing faces. She said she wanted her work on the products to matter.

She wanted to build something that could earn respect on its own, rather than depend on her name.
Her tie to haircare went back much further than the launch.
Before Cécred had a public name, Beyoncé spoke about growing up around her mother’s salon. She said her first job involved sweeping up hair, and Destiny’s Child sang for clients as they sat for appointments.

She also recalled the entrepreneurial women she met at the salon. She cited that experience while explaining the line’s roots.
As AllHipHop reported when she announced Cécred in February 2024, the launch trailer paired scenes of Beyoncé washing her hair with childhood footage of her and her mother, Tina Knowles.
The announcement set February 20 as the start date. It followed a May 2023 teaser in which she had connected the business to her mother’s work.

That family role extended into product development. Space NK’s Cécred page identified Tina as vice chairwoman and described her involvement in salon testing.
The retailer said she brought four decades of work to the brand. That included her roles as a hairstylist, salon owner and entrepreneur.
Cécred was also on sale through Space NK’s UK site, with shampoo, conditioner, hair oil and styling products listed.

The options included a scalp scrub, detangling spray and heat styling mist. The range covered wash routines, protective styles and extensions, according to the retailer. The retailer also offered the line in stores.

Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' Costume Hits 10-Year Search High Ahead of Halloween
Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” look ranks No. 18 among Google’s most-searched Halloween costumes for 2026, while searches for Jackson costumes have reached a 10-year high.
The renewed interest follows the billion-dollar success of the Jaafar Jackson-led biopic Michael and a streaming resurgence that put “Billie Jean,” “Chicago,” and “Beat It” atop Billboard’s R&B Streaming Songs chart.
Jackson’s original red-and-black “Thriller” jacket and other iconic performance pieces will headline a December auction in Abu Dhabi as U.S. Halloween spending is projected to hit $13.5 billion.

More than four decades after Michael Jackson turned a red leather jacket into one of pop culture's most recognizable fashion statements, his “Thriller” look is back among America's most-wanted Halloween costumes.
According to Google's annual Frightgeist report, “Thriller”-era Michael Jackson ranks No. 18 among the top-trending Halloween costumes for 2026. Even more significantly, Google reports that searches for Michael Jackson costumes have reached their highest level in a decade, adding another milestone to an already remarkable year for the late King of Pop.

Jackson's signature look landed alongside an unusual assortment of pop culture figures, including country legend Kenny Rogers at No. 14 and Masters of the Universe villain Skeletor at No. 19. Buddy the Unicorn, from the 2026 horror comedy Buddy, claimed the top spot, followed by the viral squishy toy NeeDoh.
But Jackson's presence on the list carries additional significance, considering the renewed attention surrounding his career throughout 2026.

The Antoine Fuqua-directed biopic Michael, starring Jackson's nephew Jaafar Jackson, became the first biographical film to cross $1 billion worldwide earlier this year. The movie's success prompted Lionsgate to begin developing a sequel, while Jackson's catalog experienced a substantial resurgence across streaming platforms and Billboard.

At one point, “Billie Jean,” “Chicago,” and “Beat It” occupied the top three positions on Billboard's R&B Streaming Songs chart. Meanwhile, Thriller and Bad ranked among Sony Music's best-selling recorded music projects during a quarter in which the company's music sales increased 22 percent.
The renewed interest has extended to Jackson's memorabilia, too.

Earlier this month, Julien's Auctions announced it would offer Jackson’s original red-and-black leather jacket and shoes from the 1983 “Thriller” music video, along with his rhinestone-covered glove and loafers from his historic Motown 25 performance
The four pieces, which have not been offered at auction in nearly two decades, will headline Michael Jackson: The Fashion Legacy Auction in Abu Dhabi on Dec. 7, as part of a three-day auction event.

“The Thriller jacket is the one the world has never stopped talking about,” Julien's Auctions executive director Martin Nolan said when announcing the sale.
“Each one carries a moment that changed pop culture forever,” he added.
The original “Thriller” short film, directed by John Landis, premiered in December 1983 and helped establish the music video as a major entertainment format. Jackson's red jacket, black loafers, and choreographed zombie sequence became inseparable from the record's cultural identity.

Now, those same visual elements are reaching a new audience during a Halloween season expected to drive record consumer spending.
The National Retail Federation projects Americans will spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, including $4.4 billion on costumes.
“Consumers continue to make Halloween a spending priority, but they are also approaching the season with affordability in mind,” NRF executive Allison Zeller said.

Ava DuVernay Defends Using AI in New ’14th’ Netflix Documentary
Ava DuVernay is defending her decision to use AI in her new Netflix documentary 14th.
The upcoming project is a deep dive on the Constitution’s 14th Amendment and the fight over birthright citizenship. Archival photographs are brought to life with the help of AI in the doc.

As she screened 14th at the 2026 AFI Fest on Sunday (October 25), Ava, 54, spoke to The Hollywood Reporter where she responded to criticism over the use of AI in the doc.
“The tools that the artists used to do the parallax and the animation in the films have that technology in them, as does Pro Tools with sound, as does Avid with editorial, as does Resolve with color,” she said of industry postproduction tools. “I think we’ve come to a place in filmmaking where we have to be really sober about the ways in which that technology is [used] across so much of the workflow.

Ava added of AI, “We didn’t use it to fabricate a person or make an avatar of a person or approximate someone’s voice that said something they didn’t say. We actually animated some photos that are in the public domain, and from what we’ve been hearing from people, it does bring people closer to that time in history, which was our goal. So people have to see it and check it out for themselves and make their decisions about how they feel.”

14th will get a limited theatrical run starting November 27 and start streaming on Netflix on December 4.

‘All My Children Actor #RIPAlanDysert Passes Away at 75
Alan Dysert, the actor best known for playing Sean Cudahy on All My Children, has sadly passed away.
The soap opera star died on Friday (October 23) at the age of 75, his wife Michele Dysert confirmed in a Facebook tribute shared over the weekend.
“My heart is broken,” Michele wrote while remembering her husband and their life together.

She described Alan as her best friend and reflected on their relationship, explaining how grateful she was to have experienced such a special love.
Alan was best known for portraying Sean Cudahy, a charming con artist, on the ABC soap opera All My Children.
He first appeared on the series in 1980 and was credited in 79 episodes through 1990.
His other acting credits included Soap, Two Weeks and The Grift.

Beyond acting, Alan worked as a musician, writer, filmmaker, producer and acting teacher. He was particularly passionate about helping aspiring performers develop their confidence and pursue their careers.
In her tribute, Michele shared that her husband had experienced several serious health challenges over the years.
Alan previously revealed in his 2023 autobiography, Lights, Camera, Cancer!, that he had been diagnosed with a rare, aggressive and incurable form of cancer.

He detailed undergoing four major cancer-related surgeries, a recurrence of the disease, multiple rounds of chemotherapy and numerous CT scans, per People.
However, Michele did not disclose an official cause of death.
She also reflected on her husband’s sense of humor, adventurous personality and determination to make the most of his life.

“Alan had an incredible gift for storytelling, a wonderful sense of humor, an adventurous spirit, and a personality that could fill any room,” she wrote.
Originally from Illinois, Alan studied at the University of Illinois before pursuing a career in entertainment.
Alongside his work on television, he became a respected acting coach and mentor, including for performers in Nashville.
Michele also shared that Alan wanted people to celebrate his life and remember the happiness he brought them.
The actor is survived by his wife and his two sons, Cody and Cooper.

Our thoughts are with Alan‘s family, friends and loved ones during this difficult time.

Halle Berry's daughter and fiancé testify in custody battle
Halle Berry's daughter, Nahla Aubry, took the stand on Monday in the actor's custody battle with ex-husband Olivier Martinez.
The 18-year-old testified behind closed doors as the former couple returned to Los Angeles Superior Court for the second week of proceedings over Martinez's request for a domestic violence restraining order.

The appearance came after Nahla first filed a declaration of support for her mother earlier this month.
Berry's fiancé, Van Hunt, also returned to the stand for cross-examination. Both witnesses were believed to have testified for less than an hour each, Page Six reports.

Following a lunch break, closing arguments began, with the proceedings again taking place in private.
Closing arguments will continue on Tuesday, and a ruling is expected this week.
Martinez is seeking a domestic violence restraining order and sole custody of the former couple's 13-year-old son, Maceo.

The Unfaithful actor claims Berry choked the teen during an altercation at her home on 26 September.
In his court filings, Martinez claimed Maceo contacted him after the alleged incident and begged to be picked up.
A judge granted Martinez a temporary restraining order on 1 October and awarded him temporary primary custody of Maceo.
Berry has vehemently denied the allegations.

El Paso Teens Who Appear to Be Hispanic Caught on Video in KKK Robes Yelling Racial Slurs
A group of teenagers who appear to be Hispanic were caught on video wearing white Klan robes and chanting racial slurs at a Halloween gathering, and the El Paso KKK footage now has the city’s police chief, its congresswoman and the local NAACP demanding accountability.
The clips started spreading over the weekend after FitFam El Paso, a local social media page, shared them. They show about six people in pointed white hoods and robes, first in what looks like a backyard and then walking as a group down a dark street on the city’s East Side. In one video, the group chants “we hate” followed by the N word. Other teens off camera can be heard laughing and egging them on.

No one in the robes has been publicly identified. Atlanta Black Star reported that most of them appear to be Hispanic, in a city where Hispanic residents make up about 81 percent of the population. That detail is a big reason the video has traveled far beyond Texas. People online are asking how kids from a community that white supremacists have targeted ended up dressed as the most recognizable white supremacist group in American history, aiming the N word at Black people.

A caption on one widely shared repost claims the person filming calls the group “the team,” which has fueled speculation that they play high school sports together. Police and school officials have not confirmed that.
El Paso Police Chief Peter Pacillas said Monday that his department is reviewing whether anyone broke the law, including disorderly conduct. In Texas, that charge can cover using abusive or offensive language in public that is likely to start a fight.
“Symbols and language associated with the Ku Klux Klan represent a history of terror, violence and racial hatred,” Pacillas said. “They have no place in our community. Treating that history as a costume or a joke is unacceptable.”

He added that free expression has limits once it crosses into conduct that threatens public order or other people’s safety, and he asked anyone with information to contact the department. He also put some of it on the parents, saying families play an essential role in teaching young people that hatred and intimidation have no place in El Paso.
Rep. Veronica Escobar, who represents El Paso in Congress, posted a statement Sunday calling the reports “deeply disturbing and unacceptable.” She said the KKK represents a shameful history of white supremacy, racial terror and violence against Black Americans and other communities of color, and that “no El Pasoan is too young to understand that racism has no place in our community.”
On Monday, members of the El Paso NAACP gathered outside the Enrique Moreno County Courthouse to address the El Paso KKK incident directly, calling out the “hatred, terrorism and racism” the Klan stands for. The branch also connected it to the darkest day in the city’s modern history. On August 3, 2019, a gunman drove more than 600 miles to an El Paso Walmart and killed 23 people after posting a racist screed about a “Hispanic invasion” of Texas. The NAACP reminded the city that the same white supremacist ideology at the root of the Klan drove that attack on Mexicans and immigrants.

El Paso also had its own Klan chapter in the 1920s. Known as Frontier Klan No. 100, it signed up about 3,500 local members before it collapsed later that decade.
Some posts online have compared the El Paso KKK video to a 2010 case in Woodsboro, Texas, where high school students in Klan costumes attacked a Black teen with a stun gun on Halloween. The two cases are not connected.
Police have not announced any arrests or charges, and it is still unclear whether the gathering was a private party or which school, if any, the teens attend.

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