#MAGFAB: Chris Rock is one of GQ Men of the Year
GQ revealed its first 2026 Men of the Year cover featuring Chris Rock, whose unfiltered interview with Senior Special Correspondent Zach Baron covered the infamous Oscar slap, divorce, his recently diagnosed learning disability, his porn addiction, gossip culture, and directing and starring in the indie film, MISTY GREEN.
Rock, questioning how much stand-up comedy he’ll do in the future
“I’m probably going to direct more. I don’t know how much [more] stand-up I’m going to do.”
“I got like six, seven specials, man. That’s a lot. So I don’t know. I’m not announcing anything or anything, but if I do it, I want to do it right. In sports, especially in football, they always talk about separation. ‘Can he get separation?’ You know what I mean? ‘Yeah, he’s fast, but is he fast enough? Can he get separation?’ And that’s the way I feel, like, as far as stand-up. As long as I can get separation, I’ll do it. Yeah, I’m going to write. That’s basically what it boils down to. Wake up, write. That’s it. Just write, write, write, write, write. Get it all out.”
On not receiving many acting offers, and the difficulty of reinvention
“I don’t get a lot of stuff. I honestly don’t. I mean, I probably get more offers as a director, to tell you the truth, than as an actor. It’s weird. When you’re really famous, it works for you and it works against you. So you got name recognition, but you also have people thinking they know what you can do and thinking that there’s a ceiling on your talent. So you got to fight that. The hardest thing you can do in show business is change perception. Reinvention is the hardest thing. So it’s kind of relatively easy to get famous, in the sense that it’s twice as hard to become a new person that is already famous.”
On wanting his work to define him beyond the Oscars incident
“Yeah. Something happened. It wasn’t cool. And I would like to move on. I would like to—I had a nice career before it, and I know there’s a part of that that’s going to follow me the rest of my life. I got jokes. I got scripts. I got movie scripts. I got TV shows. I’m writing a book. I’m doing shit. I have a plethora of art I’m trying to get out, and that’s what I want you to pay attention to, not some crazy night.”
Addressing gossip culture and the state of entertainment
“People want to talk about your personal life. I get it. We’re in a gossipy culture. We live in a world where Andy Cohen is Norman Lear and Ryan Murphy is Steven Spielberg. That is the world we live in. So people want gossip. We’re righteous people that follow nine commandments. And the one commandment we don’t follow is Thou shall not spread false witness. We are all about spreading false witness now. That is the world we live in. And that’s what journalism, or at least entertainment journalism, has become.”
On how his divorce contributed to the 12-year gap between directing projects
“…I got divorced. Nobody has a successful divorce, so that takes time. Then once it’s done, you’re not sitting on the money you had before, so now you got to really make some money. So you go on tour, or two tours. So there was a lot of stand-up. There was a lot of getting my life together. You got a pandemic, you got a bunch of nonsense going on there.”
On his marriage, giving up pornography, and having cheated on his ex
“I was not a great husband. I watched a lot of porn. I don’t watch porn anymore. I haven’t watched porn in five, six years.”
“It’s not anything I’m proud of, but it’s something I had to go through.”
On entering therapy when his personal life wasn’t what he wanted
“Well, yeah. We do have this thing where everybody’s like—they brag about their therapy. Put it this way, my personal life wasn’t what I wanted it to be. And I’ll leave it at that. And that’s my relationship with everybody. So yeah, I went in there crying like a bitch. Like: What the fuck is going on?”
On how his nonverbal learning disorder diagnosis changed his understanding of himself
“It made me realize how insensitive a lot of my behavior was throughout the years.”
“Mental illness and celebrity—it’s a weird combination there, because you think people are reacting a certain way because of celebrity. Because it’s this weird thing that you can’t quantify. So I used to just blame everything on celebrity. It’s like, ‘Oh, we’re not connecting because I had a chronic unique-ism.’ I thought I was so fucking unique.”
On finding his lane as a filmmaker with Misty Green
“I’m not doing it for money. I mean, I’ll make money off of it, but the thing with Misty Green, what I realized when I did Top Five, it’s like: This is my lane as a filmmaker. I would love to make fill-in-the-blank big-budget movie and have this big-budget Rush Hour–esque idea. Those guys are really good at that. It’s not really my thing. I make a tailored suit. My suits are made by hand, by one guy. And it’s okay. A little movie is what I should probably be doing, and it’s where my interest is. And some of those other movies I did was kind of me trying to get famous.”
Read the full feature “Chris Rock on Directing an A24 Movie and ‘Crying Like a Bitch’ in Therapy” by Zach Baron in GQ’s Men of the Year issue and on GQ.com
Rock, questioning how much stand-up comedy he’ll do in the future
“I’m probably going to direct more. I don’t know how much [more] stand-up I’m going to do.”
“I got like six, seven specials, man. That’s a lot. So I don’t know. I’m not announcing anything or anything, but if I do it, I want to do it right. In sports, especially in football, they always talk about separation. ‘Can he get separation?’ You know what I mean? ‘Yeah, he’s fast, but is he fast enough? Can he get separation?’ And that’s the way I feel, like, as far as stand-up. As long as I can get separation, I’ll do it. Yeah, I’m going to write. That’s basically what it boils down to. Wake up, write. That’s it. Just write, write, write, write, write. Get it all out.”
On not receiving many acting offers, and the difficulty of reinvention
“I don’t get a lot of stuff. I honestly don’t. I mean, I probably get more offers as a director, to tell you the truth, than as an actor. It’s weird. When you’re really famous, it works for you and it works against you. So you got name recognition, but you also have people thinking they know what you can do and thinking that there’s a ceiling on your talent. So you got to fight that. The hardest thing you can do in show business is change perception. Reinvention is the hardest thing. So it’s kind of relatively easy to get famous, in the sense that it’s twice as hard to become a new person that is already famous.”
On wanting his work to define him beyond the Oscars incident
“Yeah. Something happened. It wasn’t cool. And I would like to move on. I would like to—I had a nice career before it, and I know there’s a part of that that’s going to follow me the rest of my life. I got jokes. I got scripts. I got movie scripts. I got TV shows. I’m writing a book. I’m doing shit. I have a plethora of art I’m trying to get out, and that’s what I want you to pay attention to, not some crazy night.”
Addressing gossip culture and the state of entertainment
“People want to talk about your personal life. I get it. We’re in a gossipy culture. We live in a world where Andy Cohen is Norman Lear and Ryan Murphy is Steven Spielberg. That is the world we live in. So people want gossip. We’re righteous people that follow nine commandments. And the one commandment we don’t follow is Thou shall not spread false witness. We are all about spreading false witness now. That is the world we live in. And that’s what journalism, or at least entertainment journalism, has become.”
“…I got divorced. Nobody has a successful divorce, so that takes time. Then once it’s done, you’re not sitting on the money you had before, so now you got to really make some money. So you go on tour, or two tours. So there was a lot of stand-up. There was a lot of getting my life together. You got a pandemic, you got a bunch of nonsense going on there.”
On his marriage, giving up pornography, and having cheated on his ex
“I was not a great husband. I watched a lot of porn. I don’t watch porn anymore. I haven’t watched porn in five, six years.”
“It’s not anything I’m proud of, but it’s something I had to go through.”
On entering therapy when his personal life wasn’t what he wanted
“Well, yeah. We do have this thing where everybody’s like—they brag about their therapy. Put it this way, my personal life wasn’t what I wanted it to be. And I’ll leave it at that. And that’s my relationship with everybody. So yeah, I went in there crying like a bitch. Like: What the fuck is going on?”
On how his nonverbal learning disorder diagnosis changed his understanding of himself
“It made me realize how insensitive a lot of my behavior was throughout the years.”
“Mental illness and celebrity—it’s a weird combination there, because you think people are reacting a certain way because of celebrity. Because it’s this weird thing that you can’t quantify. So I used to just blame everything on celebrity. It’s like, ‘Oh, we’re not connecting because I had a chronic unique-ism.’ I thought I was so fucking unique.”
On finding his lane as a filmmaker with Misty Green
“I’m not doing it for money. I mean, I’ll make money off of it, but the thing with Misty Green, what I realized when I did Top Five, it’s like: This is my lane as a filmmaker. I would love to make fill-in-the-blank big-budget movie and have this big-budget Rush Hour–esque idea. Those guys are really good at that. It’s not really my thing. I make a tailored suit. My suits are made by hand, by one guy. And it’s okay. A little movie is what I should probably be doing, and it’s where my interest is. And some of those other movies I did was kind of me trying to get famous.”
Read the full feature “Chris Rock on Directing an A24 Movie and ‘Crying Like a Bitch’ in Therapy” by Zach Baron in GQ’s Men of the Year issue and on GQ.com
#RHOA: Shereé Whitfield’s daughter joins ‘Next Gen NYC’ cast for Season 3
There’s a new cast member joining “Next Gen NYC,” and if you’re a Bravoholic, chances are, you know exactly who she is.
We learned via a source that “Real Housewives of Atlanta” OG Shereé Whitfield’s daughter, Kaleigh Whitfield, has been cast for a third season of the Bravo reality television show.
Bravo did not return calls for comment.
According to Kaleigh’s Instagram page, the 27 year-old currently lives in New York City and works as a producer.
Fans first met Kaleigh in 2008 during Season 1 of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alongside her brother, Kairo Whitfield, and her half-sister, Tierra Fuller. The siblings were being raised by Shereé as a single mother.
Kaleigh’s father, Bob Whitfield, is a former NFL offensive tackle. She graduated summa cum laude from Howard University in Washington D.C. in 2021.
Emira D’Spain, Ava Dash and Georgia McCann are also set to return, per our source.
Riley Burress will be moving over to “Next Gen Atlanta” for its freshman season.
Season 1 of “Next Gen NYC” premiered on April 8, 2025. The network announced it would be filming Season 3 of the show during Bravo’s Fan Fest in Charleston last month.
According to a press release, “Next Gen NYC” follows a close-knit group of friends in New York City as they navigate adulthood, careers, relationships and ambition. Whether raised in the spotlight or building their own legacies, they’re determined to establish themselves in the city that never sleeps.
We learned via a source that “Real Housewives of Atlanta” OG Shereé Whitfield’s daughter, Kaleigh Whitfield, has been cast for a third season of the Bravo reality television show.
Bravo did not return calls for comment.
According to Kaleigh’s Instagram page, the 27 year-old currently lives in New York City and works as a producer.
Fans first met Kaleigh in 2008 during Season 1 of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” alongside her brother, Kairo Whitfield, and her half-sister, Tierra Fuller. The siblings were being raised by Shereé as a single mother.
Kaleigh’s father, Bob Whitfield, is a former NFL offensive tackle. She graduated summa cum laude from Howard University in Washington D.C. in 2021.
Emira D’Spain, Ava Dash and Georgia McCann are also set to return, per our source.
Riley Burress will be moving over to “Next Gen Atlanta” for its freshman season.
Season 1 of “Next Gen NYC” premiered on April 8, 2025. The network announced it would be filming Season 3 of the show during Bravo’s Fan Fest in Charleston last month.
According to a press release, “Next Gen NYC” follows a close-knit group of friends in New York City as they navigate adulthood, careers, relationships and ambition. Whether raised in the spotlight or building their own legacies, they’re determined to establish themselves in the city that never sleeps.
#NewMusic from Charlie Wilson Kicks Off the Holiday Season With “Christmas Is You”
Legendary R&B vocalist and former Gap Band frontman Charlie Wilson has officially entered the holiday music landscape with the release of his brand-new single, “Christmas Is You.” Arriving today, the heartfelt track marks the decorated singer’s first-ever original Christmas song.
Rather than delivering a traditional holiday cover, “Christmas Is You” finds Wilson looking inward to celebrate a lifetime of love. The soulful ballad reflects on early, humble holiday memories—reminiscing about a small tree beside the door and dancing in the kitchen—while firmly establishing his partner as the true anchor of the season.
Rather than delivering a traditional holiday cover, “Christmas Is You” finds Wilson looking inward to celebrate a lifetime of love. The soulful ballad reflects on early, humble holiday memories—reminiscing about a small tree beside the door and dancing in the kitchen—while firmly establishing his partner as the true anchor of the season.
LISTEN HERE:
The record also captures a deeply personal family milestone, featuring a sweet vocal exchange between Wilson and his 4-year-old granddaughter, Phebe Paran.
The seasonal release continues a highly successful era for the veteran artist, who has successfully transitioned his foundational R&B legacy into modern dominance. Wilson currently holds 11 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, with five of those hits secured in this decade alone.
“Christmas Is You” is available to stream and download now across all major digital platforms.
The record also captures a deeply personal family milestone, featuring a sweet vocal exchange between Wilson and his 4-year-old granddaughter, Phebe Paran.
The seasonal release continues a highly successful era for the veteran artist, who has successfully transitioned his foundational R&B legacy into modern dominance. Wilson currently holds 11 No. 1 singles on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, with five of those hits secured in this decade alone.
“Christmas Is You” is available to stream and download now across all major digital platforms.
#HipHopNews: Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign Sued Over 'Vultures' Sample Allegedly Acquired Via Text
Producers Marlonwiththeglasses and Jae Deal sued Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign, alleging two versions of “Vultures” use their sample “Joint 2” without compensation or proper credit.
Marlonwiththeglasses says he texted Ty Dolla Sign an MP3 with the understanding that he would provide a high-quality version and stems once they reached a written agreement.
The producers rejected an October 2024 buyout offer from Yeezy’s lawyer and now seek a jury trial and damages after previously pushing platforms to remove the tracks.
The artist formerly known as Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have been sued for copyright infringement by two producers, one of whom allegedly sent the sample that ended up being used on the 2023 song “Vultures” via text.
The complaint, obtained by Complex, alleges Marlon Barrow, who goes by Marlonwiththeglasses, was on a phone call with Ty Dolla Sign when he heard the sample, titled “Joint 2,” playing in the background. Ty Dolla then allegedly expressed interest in the sample, which was created by Barrow and Jae Deal around Nov. 2018, and asked to visit his studio to hear the track.
Ty Dolla later asked Barrow for the sample, which was sent as an MP3 file via text. The complaint alleges Barrow chose to do so with the understanding that a high-quality version, along with stems, would be provided when they reach a written agreement.
Deal and Barrow claim that multiple versions of the song “Vultures,” which feature “audibly recognizable and substantial portions” of the provided sample, were released without compensation or appropriate credits.
The complaint claims the two producers tried to have “Vultures” removed on platforms, like YouTube and Spotify, in Dec. 2023.
The following month, Deal and Barrow spoke with 88-Keys, who is identified as the head of music at Yeezy, and laid out their complaints about their sample being used on “Vultures.”
In Oct. 2024, Deal’s attorney at the time allegedly received a buyout settlement offer from Yeezy’s lawyer, which was rejected “due to the known value of Plaintiffs Sampled Works and the offer’s failure to redress the issues of willful infringement and lack of credit.”
Instead, Deal demanded that the “Vultures” tracks be removed “until a fair and equitable agreement could be reached.”
Deal and Barrow are seeking a jury trial, along with actual damages and statutory damages.
Marlonwiththeglasses says he texted Ty Dolla Sign an MP3 with the understanding that he would provide a high-quality version and stems once they reached a written agreement.
The producers rejected an October 2024 buyout offer from Yeezy’s lawyer and now seek a jury trial and damages after previously pushing platforms to remove the tracks.
The artist formerly known as Kanye West and Ty Dolla Sign have been sued for copyright infringement by two producers, one of whom allegedly sent the sample that ended up being used on the 2023 song “Vultures” via text.
The complaint, obtained by Complex, alleges Marlon Barrow, who goes by Marlonwiththeglasses, was on a phone call with Ty Dolla Sign when he heard the sample, titled “Joint 2,” playing in the background. Ty Dolla then allegedly expressed interest in the sample, which was created by Barrow and Jae Deal around Nov. 2018, and asked to visit his studio to hear the track.
Ty Dolla later asked Barrow for the sample, which was sent as an MP3 file via text. The complaint alleges Barrow chose to do so with the understanding that a high-quality version, along with stems, would be provided when they reach a written agreement.
Deal and Barrow claim that multiple versions of the song “Vultures,” which feature “audibly recognizable and substantial portions” of the provided sample, were released without compensation or appropriate credits.
The complaint claims the two producers tried to have “Vultures” removed on platforms, like YouTube and Spotify, in Dec. 2023.
The following month, Deal and Barrow spoke with 88-Keys, who is identified as the head of music at Yeezy, and laid out their complaints about their sample being used on “Vultures.”
In Oct. 2024, Deal’s attorney at the time allegedly received a buyout settlement offer from Yeezy’s lawyer, which was rejected “due to the known value of Plaintiffs Sampled Works and the offer’s failure to redress the issues of willful infringement and lack of credit.”
Instead, Deal demanded that the “Vultures” tracks be removed “until a fair and equitable agreement could be reached.”
Deal and Barrow are seeking a jury trial, along with actual damages and statutory damages.
Russell Brand sentenced to more than 10 years in prison for rape and sexual assaults
Russell Brand, the British former comedian and actor, has been sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison for raping a woman and sexually assaulting three more.
Handing down the sentence Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand told a series of lies throughout the trial, adding he had displayed a "casual and arrogant disregard" for women who said 'No' to him.
"About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous," Bennathan said. "You were clever — and in many people's eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator."
He added, "Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say 'no' and to demand justice from criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent."
Brand was supported in court by his wife, Laura Gallacher, and his father, Ron. He is expected to serve at least two-thirds of that sentence — around seven years — before being eligible for release.
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Nov. 5. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones called Brand a ruthless, calculating and manipulative "sexual predator" who treated women as a "disposable commodity."
"Mr. Brand abused the influence and power that came with his fame," Karmy-Jones said. "He used it to facilitate an access to women without which the offending could not have taken place. It also fed his own view that he could commit such offenses with impunity."
Ahead of his sentencing, one woman, who was sexually assaulted by Brand in 2004 or 2005, told the court on Monday in her impact statement: "Russell Brand is a sexual predator who has no remorse."
Another woman, who was raped by the comedian in 2009 after meeting him at a comedy show in London, said she was "living with trauma." She said his fame made it "difficult to escape reminders of what had happened," BBC reported.
She said she was worried after the attack that she might have HIV, struggled to eat and sleep, took nearly three months off work and abandoned the career she had embarked upon. "Although the rape was 17 years ago, she still finds it affects her ability to form new friendships and to know when she can trust people," the judge said.
A third woman who was assaulted by Brand while working on a Channel 4 documentary said that, following the attack, she felt like she had "lost my trust in people." Reflecting on the incident, she added: "I felt powerless in that moment."
Last week, Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News host, reacted to Brand's conviction in disbelief.
"I don't believe the charges, and I don't have to believe them just because a jury came through with the opposite conclusion," she said in a YouTube livestream.
The next day, in a comment on X, Elon Musk described Brand's conviction for offenses nearly 20 years old as a "crazy legal standard." England doesn't have a statute of limitations for rape or sexual assault.
Brand became a household name in the U.K. in the 2000s as a comedian and broadcaster and had well-documented issues with drugs and alcohol. He went on to star in the movies Get Him to the Greek in 2010 and Arthur the following year.
He married singer Katy Perry in October 2010, but Brand filed for divorce in December 2011, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in July 2012.
The claims against Brand were made by six different women, spanning from 1999 to 2009. None of the women knew each other, but came forward to police following a TV documentary and press reports in 2023, in which anonymous allegations were made by other women.
Laura Brand, the wife of British actor and comedian Russell Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 9.
During the trial, the court heard tearful testimony from the six accusers, who are all entitled to lifelong anonymity.
According to the Associated Press, the convictions included a rape that took place in 2009, involving a woman who went to Brand's home after meeting him at one of his shows. She said she had engaged in consensual sex, but that Brand then raped her and removed a condom in the process.
Brand was also convicted of sexually assaulting a woman when he grabbed her breasts at a London bar in 2004.
He was also found guilty over an incident in 2009, in which he demanded a woman give him a massage in front of two of his colleagues and then put his head in her groin.
A third complaint of sexual assault ended in a guilty verdict when Brand was found guilty of pushing a woman who worked at a radio station up against a wall and forcibly kissing her.
Brand denied the charges and said he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
Footage released by London's Metropolitan Police Service after the verdict shows Brand being interviewed by police in December 2023.
"As I've repeatedly stated publicly and written about extensively, I led a very promiscuous life in the past, which I've spent years openly denouncing," Brand can be seen saying. "I've never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity."
He said he did "not recall the names" of the complainants, or meeting them, adding, "However, it's entirely possible that I may have encountered them and we may have engaged in consensual sexual activity or physical contact that's been since reimagined."
Following the verdict, the Metropolitan Police Service told Yahoo that Brand, 51, was facing further allegations of rape from two women.
"The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations," the force said. Brand has not been charged in relation to these claims.
The head of the Met Police, Mark Rowley, has urged any other victims of Brand to contact the police. "There's two more rape allegations that we're looking at. We're encouraging anybody else to come forward if there's any other allegations," he told reporters on Nov. 6.
He later said that he "wouldn't be surprised if many, many more come forward. … This shows that powerful people can be brought down so you are safe stepping forward and we will support and try and bring that person to justice."
Handing down the sentence Monday at Southwark Crown Court in London, Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand told a series of lies throughout the trial, adding he had displayed a "casual and arrogant disregard" for women who said 'No' to him.
"About 20 years ago, Russell Brand, you were becoming famous," Bennathan said. "You were clever — and in many people's eyes, funny and charismatic. You had also become a sexual predator."
He added, "Whatever women wear, wherever they go, indeed whatever they drink, they retain the right to say 'no' and to demand justice from criminal courts when sexual predators like you, Russell Brand, act without their consent."
Brand was supported in court by his wife, Laura Gallacher, and his father, Ron. He is expected to serve at least two-thirds of that sentence — around seven years — before being eligible for release.
Brand was found guilty of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault on Nov. 5. He was acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.
Prosecutor Riel Karmy-Jones called Brand a ruthless, calculating and manipulative "sexual predator" who treated women as a "disposable commodity."
"Mr. Brand abused the influence and power that came with his fame," Karmy-Jones said. "He used it to facilitate an access to women without which the offending could not have taken place. It also fed his own view that he could commit such offenses with impunity."
Ahead of his sentencing, one woman, who was sexually assaulted by Brand in 2004 or 2005, told the court on Monday in her impact statement: "Russell Brand is a sexual predator who has no remorse."
Another woman, who was raped by the comedian in 2009 after meeting him at a comedy show in London, said she was "living with trauma." She said his fame made it "difficult to escape reminders of what had happened," BBC reported.
She said she was worried after the attack that she might have HIV, struggled to eat and sleep, took nearly three months off work and abandoned the career she had embarked upon. "Although the rape was 17 years ago, she still finds it affects her ability to form new friendships and to know when she can trust people," the judge said.
A third woman who was assaulted by Brand while working on a Channel 4 documentary said that, following the attack, she felt like she had "lost my trust in people." Reflecting on the incident, she added: "I felt powerless in that moment."
Last week, Megyn Kelly, the former Fox News host, reacted to Brand's conviction in disbelief.
"I don't believe the charges, and I don't have to believe them just because a jury came through with the opposite conclusion," she said in a YouTube livestream.
The next day, in a comment on X, Elon Musk described Brand's conviction for offenses nearly 20 years old as a "crazy legal standard." England doesn't have a statute of limitations for rape or sexual assault.
Brand became a household name in the U.K. in the 2000s as a comedian and broadcaster and had well-documented issues with drugs and alcohol. He went on to star in the movies Get Him to the Greek in 2010 and Arthur the following year.
He married singer Katy Perry in October 2010, but Brand filed for divorce in December 2011, citing irreconcilable differences. Their divorce was finalized in July 2012.
The claims against Brand were made by six different women, spanning from 1999 to 2009. None of the women knew each other, but came forward to police following a TV documentary and press reports in 2023, in which anonymous allegations were made by other women.
Laura Brand, the wife of British actor and comedian Russell Brand, arrives at Southwark Crown Court on Nov. 9.
During the trial, the court heard tearful testimony from the six accusers, who are all entitled to lifelong anonymity.
According to the Associated Press, the convictions included a rape that took place in 2009, involving a woman who went to Brand's home after meeting him at one of his shows. She said she had engaged in consensual sex, but that Brand then raped her and removed a condom in the process.
Brand was also convicted of sexually assaulting a woman when he grabbed her breasts at a London bar in 2004.
He was also found guilty over an incident in 2009, in which he demanded a woman give him a massage in front of two of his colleagues and then put his head in her groin.
A third complaint of sexual assault ended in a guilty verdict when Brand was found guilty of pushing a woman who worked at a radio station up against a wall and forcibly kissing her.
Brand denied the charges and said he had never forced anyone to do something against their will.
Footage released by London's Metropolitan Police Service after the verdict shows Brand being interviewed by police in December 2023.
"As I've repeatedly stated publicly and written about extensively, I led a very promiscuous life in the past, which I've spent years openly denouncing," Brand can be seen saying. "I've never engaged in non-consensual sexual activity."
He said he did "not recall the names" of the complainants, or meeting them, adding, "However, it's entirely possible that I may have encountered them and we may have engaged in consensual sexual activity or physical contact that's been since reimagined."
Following the verdict, the Metropolitan Police Service told Yahoo that Brand, 51, was facing further allegations of rape from two women.
"The suspect has previously been interviewed under caution in connection with the allegations," the force said. Brand has not been charged in relation to these claims.
The head of the Met Police, Mark Rowley, has urged any other victims of Brand to contact the police. "There's two more rape allegations that we're looking at. We're encouraging anybody else to come forward if there's any other allegations," he told reporters on Nov. 6.
He later said that he "wouldn't be surprised if many, many more come forward. … This shows that powerful people can be brought down so you are safe stepping forward and we will support and try and bring that person to justice."
#RIPToukieSmith, actress and Robert De Niro’s ex-partner, dies at 74
Smith was known for playing Eva Rawley during the fourth and fifth seasons of 227. Aside from her acting career, Smith was also known as a model and worked with high-fashion brands like Chanel, Versace, Norma Kamali, Thierry Mugler, and Patrick Kelly. She also modeled for her brother Willi Smith’s line before his death at age 39 in 1987 from pneumonia. It was later confirmed that his death was AIDS related.
Smith was born Doris A. Smith on Sept. 25, 1952. The name Toukie was “a nickname from my grandmother,” the late star told The Los Angeles Times in a 1990 interview. It “came from a children’s record about a little red fire engine with lots of energy,” she explained at the time. “I’ve always had lots of energy.”
Before her modeling career kicked off in 1972, Smith attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She was named Bloomingdale’s Model of the Year in 1978. A decade later, Smith started an acting career, appearing in Miami Vice. Her other acting credits include Talkin’ Dirty After Dark, Joe’s Apartment, and The Preacher’s Wife.
Celebrity deaths 2026: Remembering the stars who died this year
Woody Harrelson says Robert De Niro has ‘a zillion dogs’ that ‘get to do whatever they want’
In the same LA Times interview, Smith shared her dream of opening a fashion museum to showcase the contents of her “storage room,” which was everything she had worn in the past. “I have everything Willi made for me from my sixth-grade graduation dress on,” she said. “I kept it all.”
Smith also had an interest in food, opening Toukie’s Taste, a catering business that lasted three years. They notably catered Sean Penn and Madonna’s wedding anniversary. (Penn was married to Madonna from 1985 to 1989.) The fashion icon briefly had an NYC restaurant named Toukie’s, which closed in the mid-1990s.
She started dating De Niro in 1988, but kept their relationship largely out of the public eye. “What’s great about a private life is it’s private,” she told the LA Times. They welcomed twins via surrogate in October 1995 and officially parted ways the following year.
Kansas City Chiefs Star Rashee Rice Files for Bankruptcy: “I’m Millions in Debt”
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is filing for bankruptcy to organize his massive debts. Rice owes more than $3.45 million to multiple debtors, according to TMZ.
Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Wednesday, November 4, in Texas, according to court records obtained by ESPN. He claims he has just $677,000 in the bank and assets combined. Rice said his NFL checks don’t even begin to cover the debt.
A car rental company is concerned that a bankruptcy means they will have to get in line to get paid after Rice totaled their Lamborghini during a 6-car crash in Dallas in 2024.
If you recall, Rice was arrested for causing a chain-reaction accident while racing a Corvette on a Dallas highway on March 30, 2024. Rice and his friends abandoned the Corvette and Lamborghini on the highway and walked away before cops arrived.
Rashee Rice leaving scene of accident. Photos: TMZ.com
Rice was later charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries — a felony in the state of Texas. Police found weed during a search of the wrecked Lamborghini. The amount of weed is a felony in Texas, according to WFAA.
Rice paid over $2.1 million to two of the crash victims. But other victims have not been paid and they are suing. Rice told a judge he is $3 million in debt.
A judge tossed Rice in jail in May 2026 for violating the terms of his probation. He was arrested on May 19 after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana and hashish. He was released from jail in June.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice is filing for bankruptcy to organize his massive debts. Rice owes more than $3.45 million to multiple debtors, according to TMZ.
Rice filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Wednesday, November 4, in Texas, according to court records obtained by ESPN. He claims he has just $677,000 in the bank and assets combined. Rice said his NFL checks don’t even begin to cover the debt.
A car rental company is concerned that a bankruptcy means they will have to get in line to get paid after Rice totaled their Lamborghini during a 6-car crash in Dallas in 2024.
If you recall, Rice was arrested for causing a chain-reaction accident while racing a Corvette on a Dallas highway on March 30, 2024. Rice and his friends abandoned the Corvette and Lamborghini on the highway and walked away before cops arrived.
Rashee Rice leaving scene of accident. Photos: TMZ.com
Rice was later charged with leaving the scene of an accident with injuries — a felony in the state of Texas. Police found weed during a search of the wrecked Lamborghini. The amount of weed is a felony in Texas, according to WFAA.
Rice paid over $2.1 million to two of the crash victims. But other victims have not been paid and they are suing. Rice told a judge he is $3 million in debt.
A judge tossed Rice in jail in May 2026 for violating the terms of his probation. He was arrested on May 19 after testing positive for THC, a chemical found in marijuana and hashish. He was released from jail in June.
The Mississippi Senate latest: Scott Colom's lead over Cindy Hyde-Smith tops 2,500 votes as key deadlines loom
Democrat Scott Colom's lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith in the uncalled Mississippi Senate race had grown to 2,574 votes on Monday, according to the Associated Press, ahead of key deadlines this week to finalize the results.
Outstanding ballots are due by Tuesday, Nov. 10. County clerks have until Nov. 13 to certify the election. And Colom's lead has widened almost every day since Election Day, when it stood at just 65 votes.
Even though 97% of the vote is in, the AP has yet to call the race because the gap between Colom and Hyde-Smith remains narrow — just 0.28% of all ballots cast.
Colom has continually expressed confidence that his campaign will prevail, flooding the airwaves and attending at least eight events over the last few days. "It's very clear the direction of this," he told reporters on Friday. "[Cindy Hyde-Smith] needs to answer questions. What is her path to victory? She doesn't have one."
In contrast, Hyde-Smith "has not been seen publicly since she left her election night watch party just outside of Jackson," according to CNN.
Along with Alaska — which also remains too close to call — the outcome in Mississippi will determine whether Democrats can expand their new Senate majority beyond its current size (54 seats) by flipping even more red states than they already have.
But Alaska was supposed to be a toss-up. Mississippi — one of the reddest states in the country — wasn't really on the national radar. President Trump won the state by 23 percentage points in 2024 — his third straight win there. Looking ahead to the 2026 Senate race, analysts said it was a "likely Republican" hold. Barely anyone bothered to poll it.
Yet, here we are, with Colom edging Hyde-Smith as lawyers, operatives and legal observers descend on Mississippi to watch officials count every last ballot. How did the Mississippi Senate race get so close — and what happens next?
Who is Scott Colom?
Colom, 43, was born in Columbus, Miss., to two lawyers who also participated in politics. In 1987, his father, Wilbur, ran for state treasurer as a Republican; his mother, Dorothy, served as the first Black Chancery Court judge in their home district. Colom earned his JD from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 and went on to serve as the first Black justice court judge in Lowndes County, Miss., before becoming the first Black city prosecutor in Columbus.
In 2015, Colom defeated a nearly 30-year incumbent to become the first Black district attorney elected in a majority-white voting district in Mississippi history. He has since prosecuted a number of high-profile murder and sexual assault cases.
In 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Colom to serve as federal judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. Leading Magnolia State Republicans — including Sen. Roger Wicker and former Govs. Phil Bryant and Haley Barbour — backed Colom's nomination.
"I have known two generations of the Colom family for over 20 years and believe Scott Colom possesses the discernment to be a fair and exemplary judge," Bryant told the New York Times.
But Hyde-Smith blocked Colom's nomination in the Senate, citing support his 2015 campaign received from a political action committee funded by George Soros and claiming that he favored allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports. The White House characterized Hyde-Smith's concerns as "spurious."
In a letter to Hyde-Smith urging her to reconsider, Colom confirmed that he had signed a letter with other prosecutors condemning efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender people, but insisted that their joint statement "did not comment on legislation specifically related to participation in athletics." Colom also said he had not known about Soros's contributions to the Mississippi Safety and Justice PAC "until I read about them in my hometown paper."
Colom's unsuccessful nomination was returned to Biden on Jan. 3, 2024. In September 2025, Colom announced his U.S. Senate candidacy.
Hyde-Smith, 67, is a former lobbyist and state legislator who was serving as Mississippi's agriculture and commerce commissioner when she was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2018 following the resignation of Republican Sen. Thad Cochran. She won a 2018 special election and a 2020 full-term election, and she has served in the Senate ever since.
There were signs before Election Day that Hyde-Smith might be vulnerable to "voter apathy," as one Mississippi State University political science professor recently put it. Sen. Wicker won reelection in 2024 by 25 points; Hyde-Smith's margin of victory in 2020 was less than half that. And while the only polls made public this cycle showed Hyde-Smith ahead, her leads were stuck in the single digits — no survey put her support above 50%. One April Democratic poll showed Hyde-Smith trailing a hypothetical "someone else" 33% to 53%.
Regardless, Hyde-Smith seemed content to coast to reelection, barely bothering to appear on the campaign trail. But Colom didn't have that luxury — and when he cut a viral campaign ad about beef prices in mid-October, the tide started to turn.
Asked earlier this year about soaring costs, including the price of beef, Hyde-Smith told local TV station WLOX that "all commodities go through peaks and valleys," but "you have so many proteins to choose from."
In the final weeks of the campaign, Colom seized on Hyde-Smith's remark about "proteins" to mock her with a spot featuring incredulous Mississippians grilling burgers, dining out and shopping for groceries — and saying they'd rather "pick another senator instead" (along with other, more colorful language). The video has since racked up nearly 14 million views on Colom's X account.
When the ad took off, national Democrats sprang into action. The Senate Majority PAC poured $2.2 million into the race; Senate Democrats' campaign arm contributed another $500,000. Former President Barack Obama filmed an endorsement ad. Former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Raphael Warnock of Georgia rushed to Mississippi to rally with Colom. In response, Republicans were forced to play defense, sending Trump to Mississippi in the final days of the campaign (along with cash infusions of their own).
In the end, it wasn't enough to give Hyde-Smith a decisive victory on Election Day. When Trump came to Mississippi, Colom went to his event to talk to rally-goers about health care, grocery bills and gas prices.
"I got the best message ever for Republican voters in Mississippi," he told CNN afterward. "I'm going to get you what you were promised in 2024. You were promised lower grocery prices on Day One. That's what I will fight for. You were promised no more endless wars. That's what I will fight for. You were promised the full and transparent release of the Epstein files. That's what I will fight for."
According to preliminary New York Times estimates, Colom performed 19 points better among white Mississippi voters than Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. He won new voters — that is, those who didn't vote in 2024 — by 25 points.
The contest between Colom and Hyde-Smith hasn't been called yet because officials are still tallying two remaining batches of ballots.
The first batch contains mail-in absentee ballots, which must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive by Tuesday, Nov. 10. The other batch contains affidavit ballots, which were generally cast by people who did not present an acceptable photo ID at the polls or who had been marked as inactive on voter rolls. Voters also have until 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to validate their affidavit ballots with an acceptable ID.
County clerks in Mississippi then have until Friday, Nov. 13, to certify the election.
The Colom campaign has said that roughly 15,000 affidavit ballots were cast this year. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson said late last week that there were as many as 20,000 outstanding ballots of all kinds — including more than 3,000 mail-in ballots — and that about half them had been processed by midday Friday.
Colom's team believes his lead will expand once all the outstanding ballots are counted. (It has already grown by more than 2,500 votes since Election Day.) Ahead of Mississippi's March primaries, incorrect Experian information mistakenly led to the inactivation of legitimate voters — and inactivations have more than doubled in some jurisdictions since then. Discrepancies caused confusion and long lines at polling places on Tuesday, forcing affected voters to cast affidavit ballots.
"We are going to make sure every single vote has been counted, and I am confident we will ultimately flip this seat," Colom wrote on X on Wednesday morning. He added on Thursday that "my campaign, alongside the [Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee] and Elias Law Group, Lisa Ross, and our great team of local attorneys, are leading the effort to ensure every eligible voter is heard."
Hyde-Smith also expressed confidence on Election Night. "We still don't have all the votes in, so we're not calling all of it tonight, but we're in a very good lead and I assure you, I will continue to be your U.S. Senator," she told supporters at the time.
On Thursday, Mississippi Republican Party chairman Mike Hurst said he was "enthusiastic about these outstanding ballots because a number of these, a significant number of these, we believe, are in and remain in Republican-leaning districts, precincts and counties throughout the state."
Mississippi is the only state in the country without a recount law. But if the margin is still razor-close next week, Colom or Hyde-Smith could challenge certain ballots in court. That would likely happen after certification on Nov. 13.
Lawyers for Hyde-Smith and her campaign have formally written to Mississippi state officials to demand "the immediate separation, secure custody, and preservation of all affidavit ballots," according to the New York Times — a signal that they may pursue litigation if those ballots put Colom over the top.
Hurst added on Thursday that lawyers aligned with Hyde-Smith "will be ready, if necessary, to avail ourselves of every legal option at our disposal, if there is evidence that the law has been violated."
Outstanding ballots are due by Tuesday, Nov. 10. County clerks have until Nov. 13 to certify the election. And Colom's lead has widened almost every day since Election Day, when it stood at just 65 votes.
Even though 97% of the vote is in, the AP has yet to call the race because the gap between Colom and Hyde-Smith remains narrow — just 0.28% of all ballots cast.
Colom has continually expressed confidence that his campaign will prevail, flooding the airwaves and attending at least eight events over the last few days. "It's very clear the direction of this," he told reporters on Friday. "[Cindy Hyde-Smith] needs to answer questions. What is her path to victory? She doesn't have one."
In contrast, Hyde-Smith "has not been seen publicly since she left her election night watch party just outside of Jackson," according to CNN.
Along with Alaska — which also remains too close to call — the outcome in Mississippi will determine whether Democrats can expand their new Senate majority beyond its current size (54 seats) by flipping even more red states than they already have.
But Alaska was supposed to be a toss-up. Mississippi — one of the reddest states in the country — wasn't really on the national radar. President Trump won the state by 23 percentage points in 2024 — his third straight win there. Looking ahead to the 2026 Senate race, analysts said it was a "likely Republican" hold. Barely anyone bothered to poll it.
Yet, here we are, with Colom edging Hyde-Smith as lawyers, operatives and legal observers descend on Mississippi to watch officials count every last ballot. How did the Mississippi Senate race get so close — and what happens next?
Who is Scott Colom?
Colom, 43, was born in Columbus, Miss., to two lawyers who also participated in politics. In 1987, his father, Wilbur, ran for state treasurer as a Republican; his mother, Dorothy, served as the first Black Chancery Court judge in their home district. Colom earned his JD from the University of Wisconsin in 2009 and went on to serve as the first Black justice court judge in Lowndes County, Miss., before becoming the first Black city prosecutor in Columbus.
In 2015, Colom defeated a nearly 30-year incumbent to become the first Black district attorney elected in a majority-white voting district in Mississippi history. He has since prosecuted a number of high-profile murder and sexual assault cases.
In 2022, President Joe Biden nominated Colom to serve as federal judge for the Northern District of Mississippi. Leading Magnolia State Republicans — including Sen. Roger Wicker and former Govs. Phil Bryant and Haley Barbour — backed Colom's nomination.
"I have known two generations of the Colom family for over 20 years and believe Scott Colom possesses the discernment to be a fair and exemplary judge," Bryant told the New York Times.
But Hyde-Smith blocked Colom's nomination in the Senate, citing support his 2015 campaign received from a political action committee funded by George Soros and claiming that he favored allowing transgender athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports. The White House characterized Hyde-Smith's concerns as "spurious."
In a letter to Hyde-Smith urging her to reconsider, Colom confirmed that he had signed a letter with other prosecutors condemning efforts to criminalize gender-affirming care for transgender people, but insisted that their joint statement "did not comment on legislation specifically related to participation in athletics." Colom also said he had not known about Soros's contributions to the Mississippi Safety and Justice PAC "until I read about them in my hometown paper."
Colom's unsuccessful nomination was returned to Biden on Jan. 3, 2024. In September 2025, Colom announced his U.S. Senate candidacy.
Hyde-Smith, 67, is a former lobbyist and state legislator who was serving as Mississippi's agriculture and commerce commissioner when she was appointed to the U.S. Senate in 2018 following the resignation of Republican Sen. Thad Cochran. She won a 2018 special election and a 2020 full-term election, and she has served in the Senate ever since.
There were signs before Election Day that Hyde-Smith might be vulnerable to "voter apathy," as one Mississippi State University political science professor recently put it. Sen. Wicker won reelection in 2024 by 25 points; Hyde-Smith's margin of victory in 2020 was less than half that. And while the only polls made public this cycle showed Hyde-Smith ahead, her leads were stuck in the single digits — no survey put her support above 50%. One April Democratic poll showed Hyde-Smith trailing a hypothetical "someone else" 33% to 53%.
Regardless, Hyde-Smith seemed content to coast to reelection, barely bothering to appear on the campaign trail. But Colom didn't have that luxury — and when he cut a viral campaign ad about beef prices in mid-October, the tide started to turn.
Asked earlier this year about soaring costs, including the price of beef, Hyde-Smith told local TV station WLOX that "all commodities go through peaks and valleys," but "you have so many proteins to choose from."
In the final weeks of the campaign, Colom seized on Hyde-Smith's remark about "proteins" to mock her with a spot featuring incredulous Mississippians grilling burgers, dining out and shopping for groceries — and saying they'd rather "pick another senator instead" (along with other, more colorful language). The video has since racked up nearly 14 million views on Colom's X account.
When the ad took off, national Democrats sprang into action. The Senate Majority PAC poured $2.2 million into the race; Senate Democrats' campaign arm contributed another $500,000. Former President Barack Obama filmed an endorsement ad. Former President Bill Clinton, former Vice President Kamala Harris and Sens. Cory Booker of New Jersey and Raphael Warnock of Georgia rushed to Mississippi to rally with Colom. In response, Republicans were forced to play defense, sending Trump to Mississippi in the final days of the campaign (along with cash infusions of their own).
In the end, it wasn't enough to give Hyde-Smith a decisive victory on Election Day. When Trump came to Mississippi, Colom went to his event to talk to rally-goers about health care, grocery bills and gas prices.
"I got the best message ever for Republican voters in Mississippi," he told CNN afterward. "I'm going to get you what you were promised in 2024. You were promised lower grocery prices on Day One. That's what I will fight for. You were promised no more endless wars. That's what I will fight for. You were promised the full and transparent release of the Epstein files. That's what I will fight for."
According to preliminary New York Times estimates, Colom performed 19 points better among white Mississippi voters than Harris, the 2024 Democratic presidential nominee. He won new voters — that is, those who didn't vote in 2024 — by 25 points.
The contest between Colom and Hyde-Smith hasn't been called yet because officials are still tallying two remaining batches of ballots.
The first batch contains mail-in absentee ballots, which must be postmarked by Election Day and arrive by Tuesday, Nov. 10. The other batch contains affidavit ballots, which were generally cast by people who did not present an acceptable photo ID at the polls or who had been marked as inactive on voter rolls. Voters also have until 5 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov. 10, to validate their affidavit ballots with an acceptable ID.
County clerks in Mississippi then have until Friday, Nov. 13, to certify the election.
The Colom campaign has said that roughly 15,000 affidavit ballots were cast this year. Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson said late last week that there were as many as 20,000 outstanding ballots of all kinds — including more than 3,000 mail-in ballots — and that about half them had been processed by midday Friday.
Colom's team believes his lead will expand once all the outstanding ballots are counted. (It has already grown by more than 2,500 votes since Election Day.) Ahead of Mississippi's March primaries, incorrect Experian information mistakenly led to the inactivation of legitimate voters — and inactivations have more than doubled in some jurisdictions since then. Discrepancies caused confusion and long lines at polling places on Tuesday, forcing affected voters to cast affidavit ballots.
"We are going to make sure every single vote has been counted, and I am confident we will ultimately flip this seat," Colom wrote on X on Wednesday morning. He added on Thursday that "my campaign, alongside the [Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee] and Elias Law Group, Lisa Ross, and our great team of local attorneys, are leading the effort to ensure every eligible voter is heard."
Hyde-Smith also expressed confidence on Election Night. "We still don't have all the votes in, so we're not calling all of it tonight, but we're in a very good lead and I assure you, I will continue to be your U.S. Senator," she told supporters at the time.
On Thursday, Mississippi Republican Party chairman Mike Hurst said he was "enthusiastic about these outstanding ballots because a number of these, a significant number of these, we believe, are in and remain in Republican-leaning districts, precincts and counties throughout the state."
Mississippi is the only state in the country without a recount law. But if the margin is still razor-close next week, Colom or Hyde-Smith could challenge certain ballots in court. That would likely happen after certification on Nov. 13.
Lawyers for Hyde-Smith and her campaign have formally written to Mississippi state officials to demand "the immediate separation, secure custody, and preservation of all affidavit ballots," according to the New York Times — a signal that they may pursue litigation if those ballots put Colom over the top.
Hurst added on Thursday that lawyers aligned with Hyde-Smith "will be ready, if necessary, to avail ourselves of every legal option at our disposal, if there is evidence that the law has been violated."
Janet Jackson’s Former Stylist Urges Her to Avoid Justin Timberlake Docuseries: ‘She Was Treated Dirty’
Janet Jackson's former stylist Wayne Scot Lukas is urging the music icon against participating in Justin Timberlake's reported Apple TV docuseries, reopening debate over their controversial 2004 Super Bowl halftime performance.
"I don't think she should do it. I think she was treated dirty during this," Lukas told Page Six in an interview published November 8. The designer, who created Jackson's Super Bowl costume, also said the controversy cost him work.
His comments follow Variety's report that Timberlake will release a four-part documentary series on Apple TV in December. Three sources confirmed the project to the publication, with one saying Jackson would appear to discuss the halftime incident.
Directed by Fisher Stevens, the filmmaker behind Beckham, the series will reportedly also address comments made by Timberlake's former girlfriend Britney Spears. At the time of Variety's report, representatives for Timberlake, Jackson and Apple had either declined to comment or had not responded.
The Super Bowl controversy erupted in February 2004 when Timberlake pulled away part of Jackson's costume during "Rock Your Body," exposing her breast on the live broadcast.
Lukas has challenged the description of the incident as a "wardrobe malfunction." Speaking on TMZ Live earlier this month, he claimed the costume reveal was planned, with cameras intended to cut away and the picture to go black. His account places responsibility on the execution of the broadcast rather than a failed costume. Those claims have not been independently verified.
Jackson has offered a different explanation of the televised exposure. In her 2022 documentary, she described it as an accident, said she and Timberlake remained friends and encouraged viewers to move on.
Neither artist had confirmed Lukas's latest account, according to Complex's November 5 reporting. His renewed criticism now brings another perspective to an incident the forthcoming series is reportedly preparing to revisit.
"I don't think she should do it. I think she was treated dirty during this," Lukas told Page Six in an interview published November 8. The designer, who created Jackson's Super Bowl costume, also said the controversy cost him work.
His comments follow Variety's report that Timberlake will release a four-part documentary series on Apple TV in December. Three sources confirmed the project to the publication, with one saying Jackson would appear to discuss the halftime incident.
Directed by Fisher Stevens, the filmmaker behind Beckham, the series will reportedly also address comments made by Timberlake's former girlfriend Britney Spears. At the time of Variety's report, representatives for Timberlake, Jackson and Apple had either declined to comment or had not responded.
The Super Bowl controversy erupted in February 2004 when Timberlake pulled away part of Jackson's costume during "Rock Your Body," exposing her breast on the live broadcast.
Lukas has challenged the description of the incident as a "wardrobe malfunction." Speaking on TMZ Live earlier this month, he claimed the costume reveal was planned, with cameras intended to cut away and the picture to go black. His account places responsibility on the execution of the broadcast rather than a failed costume. Those claims have not been independently verified.
Jackson has offered a different explanation of the televised exposure. In her 2022 documentary, she described it as an accident, said she and Timberlake remained friends and encouraged viewers to move on.
Neither artist had confirmed Lukas's latest account, according to Complex's November 5 reporting. His renewed criticism now brings another perspective to an incident the forthcoming series is reportedly preparing to revisit.
Denzel Washington and Robert Pattinson Heist Thriller ‘The Take’ Gets Netflix Release Date & First Looks
Netflix has finally put a date on one of its biggest movies of 2027. The Take, the secretive heist thriller from City of God director Fernando Meirelles starring Denzel Washington, Robert Pattinson, and Daisy Edgar-Jones, will be released in select theaters and on Netflix on January 15th, 2027. Alongside the date, we’ve also got our first look at the movie thanks to an exclusive from Entertainment Weekly.
Just last week, we rounded up everything we knew about The Take, the film previously known as Here Comes the Flood, and at that point, all Netflix had confirmed was a vague 2027 release window. Now we have a date, character names, a much meatier synopsis, and a handful of stills.
The Take will premiere on Friday, January 15th, 2027, in select theaters and on Netflix globally on the same day. Interestingly, many pundits were predicting a wider theatrical rollout for this one given Netflix’s appetite for increasing its footprint in theaters but clearly, the decision has been taken not to.
That makes it one of the very first big-ticket Netflix original movies of the new year, and arguably the streamer’s biggest January film launch in some time. It also means Netflix is going with a day-and-date release in a limited number of cinemas rather than a lengthy exclusive theatrical run. Netflix has previously launched huge films in January including The Rip and Back in Action in years prior.
Filming took place between November 2025 and January 2026 across New York City, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Atlanta, so the movie will hit Netflix roughly a year after cameras stopped rolling.
What is The Take about?
Up until now, the only plot details we had to go on were the brief logline: “A bank guard, a teller, and a master thief get caught in a deadly game of cons and double crosses.”
Thanks to EW, we now know a lot more about who’s who. Pattinson plays Noah, a former Army captain struggling to adjust to civilian life. He’s recruited by Christian Carter (Washington), a charismatic thief who wants his help robbing Manhattan’s richest bank. The complication? Noah’s girlfriend, Rose (Edgar-Jones), works there as a teller. With time running out and love on the line, Noah has to figure out who he can actually trust.
Don’t expect too many more answers than that, though. The cast and director are keeping their cards very close to their chests, with Meirelles teasing that the full picture only comes together in the final 10 seconds of the movie.
What sets The Take apart from the heist movies that came before it, according to Meirelles, is its perspective. Rather than cutting between the robbers and whoever’s chasing them, the entire film is told from Noah’s point of view. The audience only ever knows what Noah knows, either because he’s in the room or because he hears it over the intercom. Meirelles says he revisited classics like Heat, Point Break, The Killing, and Dog Day Afternoon while preparing, and described the script as having a “puzzle-like structure.”
He also told EW that on his first read, he wasn’t sure if he was reading a heist movie or a psychological drama built around a love story, landing on the idea that it’s a blend of both.
Here’s the first looks
Just last week, we rounded up everything we knew about The Take, the film previously known as Here Comes the Flood, and at that point, all Netflix had confirmed was a vague 2027 release window. Now we have a date, character names, a much meatier synopsis, and a handful of stills.
The Take will premiere on Friday, January 15th, 2027, in select theaters and on Netflix globally on the same day. Interestingly, many pundits were predicting a wider theatrical rollout for this one given Netflix’s appetite for increasing its footprint in theaters but clearly, the decision has been taken not to.
That makes it one of the very first big-ticket Netflix original movies of the new year, and arguably the streamer’s biggest January film launch in some time. It also means Netflix is going with a day-and-date release in a limited number of cinemas rather than a lengthy exclusive theatrical run. Netflix has previously launched huge films in January including The Rip and Back in Action in years prior.
Filming took place between November 2025 and January 2026 across New York City, Jersey City, Hoboken, Newark, and Atlanta, so the movie will hit Netflix roughly a year after cameras stopped rolling.
What is The Take about?
Up until now, the only plot details we had to go on were the brief logline: “A bank guard, a teller, and a master thief get caught in a deadly game of cons and double crosses.”
Thanks to EW, we now know a lot more about who’s who. Pattinson plays Noah, a former Army captain struggling to adjust to civilian life. He’s recruited by Christian Carter (Washington), a charismatic thief who wants his help robbing Manhattan’s richest bank. The complication? Noah’s girlfriend, Rose (Edgar-Jones), works there as a teller. With time running out and love on the line, Noah has to figure out who he can actually trust.
Don’t expect too many more answers than that, though. The cast and director are keeping their cards very close to their chests, with Meirelles teasing that the full picture only comes together in the final 10 seconds of the movie.
What sets The Take apart from the heist movies that came before it, according to Meirelles, is its perspective. Rather than cutting between the robbers and whoever’s chasing them, the entire film is told from Noah’s point of view. The audience only ever knows what Noah knows, either because he’s in the room or because he hears it over the intercom. Meirelles says he revisited classics like Heat, Point Break, The Killing, and Dog Day Afternoon while preparing, and described the script as having a “puzzle-like structure.”
He also told EW that on his first read, he wasn’t sure if he was reading a heist movie or a psychological drama built around a love story, landing on the idea that it’s a blend of both.
Here’s the first looks
Excited?
Philly's own Disco Queen Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of '70s disco and soul group First Choice, had die at 72
Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of the R&B and disco girl group First Choice, has died.
Fleming's manager announced her death in Philadelphia on behalf of her family.
Fleming was a Philadelphia native, and it was there that First Choice formed in 1971. The group’s soul and disco hits included "Armed and Extremely Dangerous," "Smarty Pants," "The Player (Part 1)," "Guilty," "Love Thang" and "Doctor Love." Their breakthrough came in 1973 with "Armed and Extremely Dangerous."
"'Let No Man Put Asunder' became particularly influential, embraced by generations of DJs and producers through remixes, samples and reinterpretations," BMG, the parent group of the band's record label, wrote.
The powerful vocalist continued singing after First Choice broke up in 1980, with solo dance records “Love Itch,” “Danger!” and “Suffer (The Consequences).”
Rochelle Fleming, lead singer of the R&B and disco girl group First Choice, has died.
Fleming's manager announced her death in Philadelphia on behalf of her family.
Fleming was a Philadelphia native, and it was there that First Choice formed in 1971. The group’s soul and disco hits included "Armed and Extremely Dangerous," "Smarty Pants," "The Player (Part 1)," "Guilty," "Love Thang" and "Doctor Love." Their breakthrough came in 1973 with "Armed and Extremely Dangerous."
"'Let No Man Put Asunder' became particularly influential, embraced by generations of DJs and producers through remixes, samples and reinterpretations," BMG, the parent group of the band's record label, wrote.
The powerful vocalist continued singing after First Choice broke up in 1980, with solo dance records “Love Itch,” “Danger!” and “Suffer (The Consequences).”
Fleming had a profound influence on R&B and disco music, and continues to be sampled and covered by numerous contemporary artists. In 1999, Mary J. Blige covered “Let No Man Put Asunder” for her album Mary, while R&B-meets-electronic artist Kaytranada sampled “Love Thang” on his 2019 song “10%,” which featured Kali Uchis. The track won the Grammy for Best Dance Recording in 2021.
Correia, who said he served as Fleming’s manager for 17 years, shared his own tribute to Fleming on Instagram on Sunday, Nov. 8. He shared a selfie alongside Fleming set to the First Choice’s 1973 cover of Al Green’s “Love and Happiness.”
“Firstly, I want to extend my heartfelt condolences to the Fleming/Finney family,” Correia wrote. “I love you all for the love and support you gave me managing Rochelle for the past 17 years. I can’t go on without recognizing Rochelle’s husband, Mr. Robert Finney, for his support and assistance over the years. I watched him help pack plenty of suitcases over the years 😆.”
“Although my heartbreak is unbearable and the gravity of the situation hit at the most sporadic times, I have so many wonderful memories with Rochelle that I can’t help but to smile with immense gratitude,” he added.
“You were ALL known affectionately as her, ‘sweeties,” the former manager wrote to Fleming’s fans. “She never uttered a harsh word about anyone (unless you were chewing gum 😂) She loved, ‘The Golden Girls’ and would text me random dialogue from the show on Sundays.”
“Thank you to the people who gave me love for my work with Rochelle,” Correia continued. “I feel honored, blessed and proud to have contributed to her legacy.”
“One of the greatest in R&B, Disco, and House music has left us,” the DJ Lenny Fontana wrote on Facebook. “She is probably one of the most sampled in current dance music as you will hear her voice on so many recordings. A humble person and to us an ICON! Rest in Eternal Peace as we all loved you.”
Christian Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia also posted a tribute to Fleming, saying that even when Fleming became a renowned artist, she “came home” to sing at the church.
"When Rochelle stepped forward for a solo, the whole sanctuary leaned in. Her voice stirred our spirits, moved us to tears, and lifted us into praise. We looked forward to those moments, and we will carry them with us always."
Christian Hope Baptist Church in Philadelphia also posted a tribute to Fleming, saying that even when Fleming became a renowned artist, she “came home” to sing at the church.
"When Rochelle stepped forward for a solo, the whole sanctuary leaned in. Her voice stirred our spirits, moved us to tears, and lifted us into praise. We looked forward to those moments, and we will carry them with us always."
James Gunn and Peter Safran Out at DC Studios, Jeremy Latcham Named New President and Chief Creative Officer
After four years at DC Studios, James Gunn and Peter Safran will not be leading the company through its next chapter under Skydance ownership as they are handing the reins over to new president and chief creative officer Jeremy Latcham.
In a statement, the two executives spoke with pride of their work at the studio and gave Latcham, who worked with Gunn on the "Guardians of the Galaxy" trilogy at Marvel Studios, their blessing. Skydance says that the duo will "return full time to their creative work," which includes post-production on the "Superman" sequel "Man of Tomorrow" and work on other DC projects.
"Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore 'Superman' to the heart of DC, while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with 'Peacemaker', 'Creature Commandos,' 'Lanterns' and 'Clayface.' We're immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with," Gunn and Safran said.
"We've shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we're eager to see the perspective he brings to DC's next chapter. We're excited to return to what drew us to this job in the first place, which is telling the stories we love, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in 'Man of Tomorrow,'" the duo said.
Latcham was part of the founding core of Marvel Studios under Kevin Feige and worked on global blockbusters like "Iron Man," "The Avengers," and Tom Holland's "Spider-Man" films. Latcham will lead DC's film, television and animation slate, overseeing the creative pipeline, along with production, talent and strategy.
Latcham, who will begin at DC on Dec. 1, will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
"Jeremy brings a deep reverence for DC and its passionate fanbase, recognizing that they are the very foundation of this storied, multigenerational brand," said Goldberg and Greenstein. "Under his leadership, every film and television show will be ushered from start to finish through the prism of the legions of fans who love and champion it. Jeremy's track record exemplifies the excellence he will bring to building out DC and the many beloved characters within it."
"DC's pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture. I've had the privilege to help bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era. The chance to steward the incredible cast of DC characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly," said Latcham.
Gunn and Safran have released three theatrical films since taking over DC Studios, starting with "Superman," which grossed $618 million worldwide amid strong reviews. But the studio's follow-up, "Supergirl," fell flat this past summer, earning just $126.4 million globally. The more modestly budgeted "Batman" villain horror film "Clayface" has fared better, grossing $109 million through its first three weekends in theaters.
On the TV side, Gunn and Safran developed hit shows like the John Cena-led "Suicide Squad" spinoff "Peacemaker" and the animated show "Creature Commandos," as well as the recent hit show "Lanterns."
"James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we're incredibly proud of. We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand," David Ellison, chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO, of Skydance said in a statement.
"Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans," Ellison and Kreiz added.
In a statement, the two executives spoke with pride of their work at the studio and gave Latcham, who worked with Gunn on the "Guardians of the Galaxy" trilogy at Marvel Studios, their blessing. Skydance says that the duo will "return full time to their creative work," which includes post-production on the "Superman" sequel "Man of Tomorrow" and work on other DC projects.
"Four years ago, we set out to unite DC under one creative vision. In that time, we helped restore 'Superman' to the heart of DC, while opening new doors and telling new stories in film and television with 'Peacemaker', 'Creature Commandos,' 'Lanterns' and 'Clayface.' We're immensely proud of the team that turned that ambition into something real, including the actors, crews and executives we had the opportunity to collaborate with," Gunn and Safran said.
"We've shared a creative history with Jeremy going back to Marvel, and we're eager to see the perspective he brings to DC's next chapter. We're excited to return to what drew us to this job in the first place, which is telling the stories we love, including the next chapter of Clark and Lex's journey in 'Man of Tomorrow,'" the duo said.
Latcham was part of the founding core of Marvel Studios under Kevin Feige and worked on global blockbusters like "Iron Man," "The Avengers," and Tom Holland's "Spider-Man" films. Latcham will lead DC's film, television and animation slate, overseeing the creative pipeline, along with production, talent and strategy.
Latcham, who will begin at DC on Dec. 1, will report to Dana Goldberg and Josh Greenstein, co-chairs of Skydance Motion Picture Group.
"Jeremy brings a deep reverence for DC and its passionate fanbase, recognizing that they are the very foundation of this storied, multigenerational brand," said Goldberg and Greenstein. "Under his leadership, every film and television show will be ushered from start to finish through the prism of the legions of fans who love and champion it. Jeremy's track record exemplifies the excellence he will bring to building out DC and the many beloved characters within it."
"DC's pantheon of characters is among the most iconic in American popular culture. I've had the privilege to help bring some of the most celebrated superhero stories to life on the big screen, and I'm excited and honored for the opportunity to now lead DC Studios into its next era. The chance to steward the incredible cast of DC characters to the screen in a way that excites lifelong fans while introducing their timeless stories to the next generation is a massive responsibility that I do not take lightly," said Latcham.
Gunn and Safran have released three theatrical films since taking over DC Studios, starting with "Superman," which grossed $618 million worldwide amid strong reviews. But the studio's follow-up, "Supergirl," fell flat this past summer, earning just $126.4 million globally. The more modestly budgeted "Batman" villain horror film "Clayface" has fared better, grossing $109 million through its first three weekends in theaters.
On the TV side, Gunn and Safran developed hit shows like the John Cena-led "Suicide Squad" spinoff "Peacemaker" and the animated show "Creature Commandos," as well as the recent hit show "Lanterns."
"James and Peter launched a new era for DC Studios and led it through a period of real transformation, resetting the foundation and building a slate we're incredibly proud of. We're grateful for their passion, contributions and commitment to this legendary brand," David Ellison, chairman and CEO, and Ynon Kreiz, co-CEO, of Skydance said in a statement.
"Jeremy has been a longtime creative partner to both, and we have complete confidence that James and Peter will ensure a smooth, collaborative transition and continue this work with care. We look forward to working with Jeremy to build the next generation of DC storytelling and to doubling down on our commitment to fans," Ellison and Kreiz added.
Michael Bloomberg Marries Longtime Love Diana Taylor in Intimate NYC Ceremony After 26 Years Together
After 26 years together, the longtime couple tied the knot in an intimate ceremony at their home in New York City on Monday (November 9).
A spokesperson for the 84-year-old former NYC mayor confirmed the news in a post shared on X.
“The longtime couple exchanged vows today in a small, private ceremony at their home on the Upper East Side, joined by family, including his daughters, Emma and Georgina,” the post announced. “The two first crossed paths when they sat next to each other at a Citizens Budget Commission meeting while he was first running for Mayor.”
After the ceremony, Bloomberg and the 71-year-old business executive hosted a lunch for about 15 people, a source told People.
Bloomberg and Taylor met at a business luncheon in 2000. Later that night, they crossed paths again at a restaurant and he asked her to have a drink.
The couple do not have any children together. Bloomberg shares daughters Emma, 47, and Georgina, 43, with ex-wife Susan Brown, who he was married to from 1975 to 1993.
In a 2020 interview with The Washington Post, Taylor described herself as a “sort of a step-whatever for Mike’s [two] children — friend, I guess.”
“I never had kids because there was never anyone I wanted to have kids with,” she added. “I define myself first and foremost as I’ve had a fairly successful career.”
Congrats to the newlyweds!! See all of the stars that also recently got married.
A spokesperson for the 84-year-old former NYC mayor confirmed the news in a post shared on X.
“The longtime couple exchanged vows today in a small, private ceremony at their home on the Upper East Side, joined by family, including his daughters, Emma and Georgina,” the post announced. “The two first crossed paths when they sat next to each other at a Citizens Budget Commission meeting while he was first running for Mayor.”
After the ceremony, Bloomberg and the 71-year-old business executive hosted a lunch for about 15 people, a source told People.
Bloomberg and Taylor met at a business luncheon in 2000. Later that night, they crossed paths again at a restaurant and he asked her to have a drink.
The couple do not have any children together. Bloomberg shares daughters Emma, 47, and Georgina, 43, with ex-wife Susan Brown, who he was married to from 1975 to 1993.
In a 2020 interview with The Washington Post, Taylor described herself as a “sort of a step-whatever for Mike’s [two] children — friend, I guess.”
“I never had kids because there was never anyone I wanted to have kids with,” she added. “I define myself first and foremost as I’ve had a fairly successful career.”
Congrats to the newlyweds!! See all of the stars that also recently got married.
Hercy Miller to Play His Dad Master P in “Snoop” Biopic
Hercy Miller is going from the basketball court to the big screen after landing the role of his father, Master P, in Universal Pictures’ upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic, “Snoop.”
The 24-year-old former college basketball player is making his feature film debut in a role that brings his family’s musical legacy directly into his acting career. Deadline confirmed the casting on November 5, with the film currently in production and scheduled to hit theaters August 6, 2027.
For years, Hercy Miller was known primarily for his basketball career. The guard played Division I basketball at Tennessee State, Louisville, and Southern Utah before joining the University of New Orleans during the 2025–26 season. His father also became involved with the New Orleans program as its president of basketball operations.
Basketball has been a major part of Hercy’s journey, including overcoming injuries that interrupted his college career. During the 2024–25 season at Southern Utah, he averaged 7.2 points per game across 26 appearances before eventually continuing his career in New Orleans.
Now, instead of studying opponents and preparing for games, he’s preparing to bring one of hip-hop’s most recognizable entrepreneurs to life on screen.
The transition into entertainment has been developing for some time. Hercy Miller appeared in Netflix’s reality series “Calabasas Confidential,” which premiered in May 2026. However, portraying Master P in a major studio production marks his first scripted feature film role.
The opportunity was already in motion earlier this year. During the BET Awards in June, Master P revealed that his son was auditioning to portray him in Snoop Dogg’s movie.
Speaking with Us Weekly, the No Limit Records founder explained that capturing his personality required understanding his quiet confidence.
“I don’t do a lot of screaming and all that, but I do make my presence felt,” Master P explained.
Hercy Miller had also been preparing for the possibility of portraying his father in a separate planned Master P biopic. During a July interview with journalist Allison Kugel, he revealed that he had been working with acting coaches and studying his father’s mannerisms.
“That’s always been a goal of mine, like a dream, to play my dad,” Hercy shared.
That dream has now become a confirmed movie role.
Following the casting announcement, Master P celebrated his son’s accomplishment on Instagram, sharing that Hercy “put the work and got the part to play me in Snoop movie.”
Snoop Dogg also weighed in on the casting, writing, “He earned it the old fashion way.”
Hercy Miller will portray his father during a story that includes an important chapter in Snoop Dogg’s career. In 1998, Master P signed Snoop to No Limit Records following his departure from Death Row Records.
That partnership helped usher in another era for Snoop, beginning with the release of his album “Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told.” Master P’s business relationship with Snoop makes his character an important part of the film’s portrayal of the rapper’s journey.
Hercy also celebrated the casting on Instagram, writing, ” God’s timing is always perfect. Words can’t express how grateful I am for this opportunity. Being able to portray my father, @masterp , and show a part of his story on the big screen is something truly special to me. Growing up watching him turn his dreams into reality and now having the opportunity to step into his shoes is a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. I truly believe everything happens the way it’s supposed to. God had this written long before I could even imagine it. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and continues to support my journey. This is only the beginning. Like father, like son. I’M BOUT IT BOUT IT!
The 24-year-old former college basketball player is making his feature film debut in a role that brings his family’s musical legacy directly into his acting career. Deadline confirmed the casting on November 5, with the film currently in production and scheduled to hit theaters August 6, 2027.
For years, Hercy Miller was known primarily for his basketball career. The guard played Division I basketball at Tennessee State, Louisville, and Southern Utah before joining the University of New Orleans during the 2025–26 season. His father also became involved with the New Orleans program as its president of basketball operations.
Basketball has been a major part of Hercy’s journey, including overcoming injuries that interrupted his college career. During the 2024–25 season at Southern Utah, he averaged 7.2 points per game across 26 appearances before eventually continuing his career in New Orleans.
Now, instead of studying opponents and preparing for games, he’s preparing to bring one of hip-hop’s most recognizable entrepreneurs to life on screen.
The transition into entertainment has been developing for some time. Hercy Miller appeared in Netflix’s reality series “Calabasas Confidential,” which premiered in May 2026. However, portraying Master P in a major studio production marks his first scripted feature film role.
The opportunity was already in motion earlier this year. During the BET Awards in June, Master P revealed that his son was auditioning to portray him in Snoop Dogg’s movie.
Speaking with Us Weekly, the No Limit Records founder explained that capturing his personality required understanding his quiet confidence.
“I don’t do a lot of screaming and all that, but I do make my presence felt,” Master P explained.
Hercy Miller had also been preparing for the possibility of portraying his father in a separate planned Master P biopic. During a July interview with journalist Allison Kugel, he revealed that he had been working with acting coaches and studying his father’s mannerisms.
“That’s always been a goal of mine, like a dream, to play my dad,” Hercy shared.
That dream has now become a confirmed movie role.
Following the casting announcement, Master P celebrated his son’s accomplishment on Instagram, sharing that Hercy “put the work and got the part to play me in Snoop movie.”
Snoop Dogg also weighed in on the casting, writing, “He earned it the old fashion way.”
Hercy Miller will portray his father during a story that includes an important chapter in Snoop Dogg’s career. In 1998, Master P signed Snoop to No Limit Records following his departure from Death Row Records.
That partnership helped usher in another era for Snoop, beginning with the release of his album “Da Game Is to Be Sold, Not to Be Told.” Master P’s business relationship with Snoop makes his character an important part of the film’s portrayal of the rapper’s journey.
Hercy also celebrated the casting on Instagram, writing, ” God’s timing is always perfect. Words can’t express how grateful I am for this opportunity. Being able to portray my father, @masterp , and show a part of his story on the big screen is something truly special to me. Growing up watching him turn his dreams into reality and now having the opportunity to step into his shoes is a full-circle moment I’ll never forget. I truly believe everything happens the way it’s supposed to. God had this written long before I could even imagine it. Thank you to everyone who believed in me and continues to support my journey. This is only the beginning. Like father, like son. I’M BOUT IT BOUT IT!
Directed by Craig Brewer, Snoop stars Jonathan Daviss as Snoop Dogg and will feature music from the rapper’s extensive catalog.
For Hercy, the casting brings together two worlds he knows personally: the discipline of competitive basketball and the entertainment empire his father built.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Now at the Meat Market
There's a plenty!
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
