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Channing Tatum Covers The Hollywood Reporter

Channing Tatum is getting Oscar buzz for his performance in Foxcatcher, but he also has a full slate of block busters coming out in 2015.So to keep all of his fans updated on his progress he sat down with The Hollywood Reporter and gave them some insight, click after the heartbeat to learn more…

The Hollywood Reporter Reports:

The former stripper turned actor — who has one of Hollywood’s hottest winning streaks with back-to-back-to-back $100 million triumphs — opens up to THR about his rocky past, tabloid divorce rumors, Oscar buzz for ‘Foxcatcher,’ the possibility of having another baby and why he might move away from Hollywood

This story first appeared in the Nov. 14 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. Channing Tatum twirls a pool cue in the air, twists around a billiards table with the effortless ease of the striptease artiste he once was, lowers his torso until it’s almost parallel with the green baize, lines up a shot and then — bang! — drills three balls in rapid succession.

I stand across the table, gaping. In the clash of cultures we represent — on one side, a staid British reporter, on the other a quick-as-a-whip Southern hunk — the hunk is winning. Call it Manifest Destiny, if you will, or at least Tatum’s.

A chorus of cheers rises from his three-person entourage here in the dank pool hall about 40 minutes outside Savannah, Ga., where we’re playing late on a Sunday night when the rest of the Deep South has gone to bed. A blinking neon light casts its yellow glow over the bare-bones setting. Tatum is hyperkinetic, even after inhaling four straight Coors and wolfing down great steaming mounds of French fries and chicken wings, on his first day free from the rigid diet he has maintained during most of his current shoot, Magic Mike XXL.

He seems compelled to triumph. And then a curious thing happens: He blows a shot, I sink the black, and it’s over. I throw up my arms in victory, and it’s only moments later that doubts seep in. “Did you just let me win?” I ask.

“Kind of,” he admits, with the slyest of grins. Forget everything you’ve heard about the 34-year-old Tatum (“Chan,” as everyone calls him): that he’s a likable lad but not too bright, that he’s a good old Southern boy who rode a lucky wave into Hollywood, that he stumbled onto a career more by happenstance than intent. He’s as shrewd and smart and canny as they come — shrewd enough to throw this game. His eye is always on a bigger prize.

Get More HERE!

Naomi Campbell Serves Up FACE & FALL FABNESS For 'The Edit'

The 44-year-old supermodel news how to work a coat (Michael Kors above and Burberry Prorsum atop), doesn't she? Rocking high end looks from Net-a-Porter's site including Givenchy, Burberry, Lanvin, La Perla, Calvin Klein Collection and more, Naomi Campbell is letting folks in on her charmed life.

From being a teen model/theater prodigy to ruling the supermodel & fashion world for decades....Naomi's still slaying for the GAWDS. In everything she does.

Here's a few highlights:

She's gearing up for her role in Lee Daniels' upcoming show "Empire":

Right now, Campbell is living between London, New York and Chicago, where she is filming the forthcoming Lee Daniels-directed TV drama called Empire, based around a hip-hop family. She plays Camilla, a love interest. “I am connected to one of the sons. It’s fun. I am blessed – I can kiss someone else and it’s only acting,” she giggles.

She's still got that sass:

With that, she piles her multiple, incessantly bleeping tech devices into a sheepskin Givenchy handbag that is stuffed with all those regular things like a hairbrush, makeup and cash. She’s off to see Mario Testino. “For a casting. After 28 years, he wants me to go to a casting!” Campbell winks and makes her exit, still the queen of the walk.

Her runway ritual:

“I still get SCARED; I cross myself before I go onto the RUNWAY. I PRAY my dress isn’t going to fall off.”

“The next time I travel, I will have a mask, latex gloves, bleach and sprays. I travel so much you have to do whatever you have to do to

make yourself feel safe until we are told otherwise,” she says.

[Nelson] Mandela always said to me, ‘Use yourself to help other people.’ I feel that now more strongly than ever before and I try

to do that in the best way I can."

On holding her fashion family closely

“If people are down, you help them up,” she says. “If we are in the same town at the same time, we always have dinner. Or if I’m doing an event, my homies are coming!”

Get the full interview HERE.

The Massey Family SPEAKS Out After Lil Twist Allegedly ASSAULTED Nickelodeon Star Chris Massey

Lil Twist has found himself in trouble with the law…again.

Young Money rapper Lil Twist (who is BFFs with Justin Bieber) allegedly beat up Chris Massey (left), who’s known for his role on Nickelodeon’s “Zoey 101”, after hanging out in his brother/Nickelodeon star Kyle Massey’s (right) L.A. apartment Friday afternoon.

According to reports, Twist (and a group of his friends) pounded on Chris after an argument erupted. After the beating, they then took it further pulling Chris’ pants off in front of everyone to humiliate him. Chris ended up seeking medical attention after the assault and filed a police report.

Now, the Massey Family has issued a statement. And they want you to know that Chris is fine and they plan to go forward with prosecuting Twist with the full extant of the law.

The statement reads:

We want everyone to know that Christopher is fine and he was defending himself after Twist and four unknown suspects broke into Kyle & Christopher’s penthouse and robbed and assaulted him. Christopher is doing well and did get medical attention as reported, but has no physical concerns especially with the severity of the altercation. The police are still looking for the four accomplices. We plan to legally pursue this to the full extent of the law.

Finally, we would like to thank the police who did an amazing job responding to the incident.

Respectfully,The Massey family .

In the past year, Twist has had his fair share of run-ins with the law. In May 2013, Twist was stopped by police for speeding as he drove around in Justin Bieber’s Ferrari. In July, he caught a DUI charge, again driving one of Bieber’s cars. Then in August, a woman filed a battery report against the YMCMB rapper after hanging out in Justin Bieber’s mansion.

THIS guy....

Nicki Minaj Covers Billboard Magazine, Talks Beyoncé, Keeping Her Privacy, & Being a Boss

Nicki Minaj covers the latest issue of Billboard magazine as the release of her new album The Pinkprint approaches.

In the accompanying cover story, Nicki opens up about being a boss, the inspiration she gets from Beyoncé, the controversy surrounding her “Anaconda” video and her brand.

Check out a few excerpts:

On managing her brand:

“I’m on 15 to 25 conference calls every few days strategizing with my team. I think a lot of artists sit back and have it done for them,” Minaj tells Billboard. “Sometimes as women in the industry — if you’re sexy or like doing sexy things — some people subconsciously negate your brain. They think you’re stupid.”

On shady compliments:

“Once I did American Idol, a lot of people would come up to me and say, ‘Oh, you’re smarter than I thought.’ What does that mean?!”

On her “Anaconda” video:

“Everything we see that’s labeled as beautiful is very skinny. In the song I kind of say, ‘F*ck them skinny girls.’ But it’s all love. I consider myself a skinny girl.” She adds, “I went overboard with the video to show that I’m not going to hide. And those big-booty dancers I have, they’re not going to hide. Black girls should feel sexy, powerful and important too.

On her long-term life goals

“I was just a little kid in Southside Jamaica, Queens, hoping one day I would have my own perfume,” Minaj tells Billboard of those days when fame was a very distant possibility. “And now I have three.”

On being inspired by Beyoncé:

“There’s something about her work ethic that always made me feel like no matter how hard stuff gets, I’m not allowed to complain. Some women give me the feeling that where there’s a will, there’s a way.”

You can read the rest of the cover story via Billboard.

Yung Berg Has Been FIRED from ‘Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood’ After Hitting & Dragging Masika Tucker

It looks like Yung Berg’s heinous actions this past week have cost him his job. According to reports, Yung Berg has been fired from Love and Hip Hop: Hollywood.

via TMZ:VH1 made the quick decision based on the severity of the allegations.

As we previously reported … Berg and his girlfriend Masika Tucker got into it after he filmed the L.A.H.H.H. reunion special. We’re told the fight was over Berg’s credit card being declined during a night out on the town.

His girlfriend told cops the rapper hit her and dragged her around by the hair and grabbed her by the neck — and on Wednesday he was arrested for obstruction of breathing.

It’s good to see that Mona Scott-Young isn’t playing around when it comes to domestic violence allegations. Maybe now Berg will learn that ‘hits’ are only to be made in the studio, not on women.

Kerry Washington Gets FAB For The 2014 Baby2Baby Gala

“Scandal” superstar Kerry Washington was absolutely gorge on the red carpet for the third annual Baby2Baby Gala at The Book Bindery in Culver City, presented by Tiffany & Co.

The 37-year-old actress glammed it up in a floral printed high-low dress paired with gold peep toe pumps with her hair swept into a low bun.

Fab.

In other Kerry news, the Emmy-nominated actress is prepping to return to the silver screen. She will be starring in a new rom-com titled Is He The One. The film will be directed by Malcolm D. Lee (The Best Man) and the script is being written by DJ Richardson and Michelle Morgan (Girl Most Likely), and produced by Todd Garner.

"Candidly Nicole" star Nicole Richie slays the carpet in a white form fitting dress with a white cape to top off her angelic look.

The reality star was joined on the carpet by her husband Joel Madden.

Hip Hop mogul Russell Simmons brought his daughter Aoki Lee Simmons along as his date for the night.

She's budding into a beautiful young lady.

Kobe Bryant's wife Vanessa Laine Bryant got floral on the carpet.

Comedian turned television producer Byron Allen was also in attendance alongside his wife Jennifer Lucas.

Inside, T-Boz and Chilli caught up with Nicole and snapped a cute "us-sie". TLC wore custom threads created by designer Brea Stinson.

Then ladies hit the stage to perform their 1994 hit "Waterfalls". Nicole hopped on stage as an honorary member.

Ha!

I Ain’t Saying She A Gold Digger – Matthew Knowles’ Second Baby Mama Claims She Isn’t a GOLDDIGGER!

We all know by now that Kelly Rowland gave birth to a beautiful baby boy and had her “sisters” there in the delivery room to witness his birth, but we can pretty much bet that there was one Knowles sister who wasn’t invited to witness little Titan being born and that would be the newest sister, four year old Koi. For those of you that don’t know, outside of having an affair that resulted in a little brother for Beyonce’ and Solange, Papa Knowles also had another affair with one of Solange’s friends, a woman by the name of TaQoya Branscomb that produced the little girl. Now that it has been proven that Matty is indeed the father he has been ordered to pay child support, but TaQoya claims that she isn’t the one who actually leaked the story about their “love” child and wasn’t looking to use this situation as a come up. *eyeroll*

Here’s what she had to say via RumorFix:

According to DNA testing, there is a 99.99 percent certainty that TaQoya is the mother of Beyonce’s half-sister Koi Knowles, who is four years old.

TaQoya who was awarded $1,500 a month in child support from Beyonce’s dad, tells us, “Mathew and I had a romantic relationship in 2009 during a difficult time in his life. It had nothing to do with Beyoncé’s music career. Despite the media speculations, I am not an ‘opportunist,’ if that was the case I would’ve spoken out four years ago.”

She also denies shes the one who leaked the story “I was just as shocked as anyone when the information was leaked,” she says. “I had remained quiet and raised my daughter as a single mother in a happy and healthy environment. Koi has been modeling and acting long before we’ve been in the media, like any other parent I work hard to nourish and support my daughters many talents, whatever they may be. I had exhausted all of my efforts to keep this out of the public eye and was forced to rely on the Houston court system to get guideline support. In regards to family visitation, I am always open to her to having relationship with her father and all her extended family members. Whether or not that happens, Koi will be just fine.”

TaQoya is a real estate agent and is expanding her brand with a vintage lingerie line to be released in 2015. She is in the process of launching her daughter’s child lip gloss and haircare line.

So you mean to tell me of all the eligible men in the world you just so happen to fall for old Matthew “Lay it Low and Spread It Wide” Knowles, who just so happens to be the father of the biggest female entertainer in the world and you get pregnant by him but yet you weren’t looking for a come up? Girl bye! Just like with his other situation the only person I feel sorry for is the child because they’re innocent but I have no sympathy for Dirty Dog Daddy Knowles or this side piece. Do you think little Koi and her brother will ever have a relationship with Beyonce’ and company or do you think she continue to play them “to the left, to the left” and act like they don’t exist?

Rapper Big Paybacc Shot & Killed Inside California McDonald’s

The man fatally shot Thursday inside a McDonald’s in Palmdale has been identified as gangsta rapper Big Paybacc. The rapper, whose real name is Habeeb Ameer Zekajj, was reportedly eating lunch when someone came into the restaurant and shot him once.

Sheriff’s homicide detectives responded just before 12:30 p.m. to the restaurant in the 37200 block of 47th Street East, officials said.

The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.CBS2’s Juan Fernandez reported from the scene where officials said the shooting was not random.

Fernandez said about 15 people were inside the restaurant at the time of the murder.

“There was no altercation that they [witnesses] saw.

This guy just walked in through one door, shot him and left out another door. So it looked like something personal.

He had something against this individual. It wasn’t like he shot up the McDonald’s. He just shot him and left,” said LA County Sheriff’s Department Lt. John Corina.

The suspect fled on foot.

Will Loretta Lynch Make History As The First Black Female US Attorney General?!

More History! The President has announced U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch to be the Attorney General of the United States. Ms. Lynch is a strong, independent prosecutor who has twice led one of the most important U.S. Attorney’s Offices in the country. She will succeed Eric Holder, whose tenure has been marked by historic gains in the areas of criminal justice reform and civil rights enforcement.

Now that U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch has emerged as the leading candidate to be the next attorney general, according to ABC News, many people are questioning when/if President Barack Obama will announce her nomination.

While discussing Ms. Lynch, whose name was leaked to the press by unidentified White House sources, White House press secretary Josh Earnest said POTUS has not made a decision...yet.

The appointment of Attorney Lynch is a little tricky since the Republicans will control the Senate in 2015 and the POTUS wouldn't want to push the nomination through a Democrate-controlled Senate (e.g. now) and have Loretta face a hostile oversight committee once she's in office.

If/when confirmed, Loretta would be the first black female to lead the Justice Department. Not surprisingly, it works in her favor that she is NOT a personal friend of President Obama. It's been suggested that selecting someone with a close relationship to Obama might lead to a difficult confirmation amid partisan politics.

On an interesting note, Attorney Lynch is already familiar when it comes to dealing with highly politicized cases. During her first few years in the Eastern District, she helped prosecute police officers who severely beat and sexually assaulted Haitian immigrant Abner Louima with a broken broom handle.

We'll keep you posted about the confirmation.

Nike Ends Partnership With Adrian Peterson Amid Plea Deal

Adrian Peterson has lost his immediate reinstatement into the NFL and has officially been dropped from Nike as a spokesperson.

According to USA Today, the company suspended the player when it was revealed he beat his 4-year-old son with the switch. The former Minnesota Vikings pleaded no contest to a reduced charge of misdemeanor reckless assault. He was also given a $4,000 fine and 80 hours of community service. Nike released the statement, “Adrian Peterson is no longer a Nike athlete.” on Thursday.

In the past, the player has worked with Nike on endless campaigns including taking on the role of a creative consultant for the league’s new uniforms in 2013. Peterson will remain on the NFL’s exempt/commissioner’s permission list. He will also continue getting paid even though he hasn’t played this season.

Married to Medicine’s Quad Webb Involved in Glass-Throwing Altercation

Things are always spicy amongst the cast of Bravo’s Married to Medicine. Apparently the latest drama came in the form of a glass-throwing altercation involving cast members from the hit show.

The latest fiasco took place between the prestigious doctors wives on BRAVO’s Married to Medicine. According to theJasmineBRAND.com, an altercation took place between cast members Quad Webb-Lunceford and Lisa Nicole Cloud. As you’ll recall, last season much of the storyline with Quad involved her former best friend Mariah Huq.

Last season, Quad formed a friendship with Lisa Nicole, who was new to the show, but worked in fashion. Apparently, the friendship has quickly fizzled and this season the two are coming for each other’s necks, literally.

Sources report that on, November 5th, the two were filming and got into a heated argument, when things got physical. Allegedly, during the altercation, Lisa Nicole threw a glass of water at Quad’s face. Harmless, right? Our sources say that the glass actually cut Quad.

Wow. We’ll have to see how this one pans out. Do you watch Married to Medicine? Will you be tuning in to see Quad’s latest beef?

Nearly $2 million in fake Hermès Birkin handbags seized in Savannah

No new fake Hermès for Christmas! U.S. Customs and Border Protection Border patrol officers in Savannah, Georgia seized 198 fake Hermès Birkin handbags that were destined for Atlanta, Georgia. If the bags seized Oct. 6 were genuine, the value would have been $1.8 million in retail dollars, the agency said. Instead, the fake bags will be destroyed.

The polyurethane handbags, arrived to the Port of Savannah from China on Sept. 4, 2014 The bags were destined to an address in Atlanta, the agency said. Maybe your favorite boutique, you better watch out y’all!

“Counterfeit goods pose a potentially serious safety threat to consumers and economic loss to U.S. businesses,” said Lisa Beth Brown, area port director in Savannah.

Well just in case you want to buy your first Hermès Birkin bag. Whether you’re a first-time Birkin buyer or an auction neophyte, Rubinger offers the following tips for price-conscious shoppers.

Check condition. Assuming you really want to use the bag, buy the best possible condition you can afford that is not labeled “pristine” (meaning as new as if you bought it in an Hermès store). One labeled “excellent” in the auction catalogue looks new from a foot away, but isn’t – for instance because the protective plastic isn’t on the hardware anymore. “Very good” means it’s been used casually; maybe the corners are slightly scuffed or the handles have darkened. “Good” means worn.

Don’t rely only on the photos in the glossy auction catalogue – also go online. Though descriptions in printed catalogues tend to be cursory, when an item isn’t in pristine condition you may be able to find a fuller explanation online for the auctioneer’s rating. Plus, you can zoom in on an item closer than the naked eye can see.

Ponder color. For the first Birkin most people want something they can live in – that they can wear with jeans, with a suit, or carry on an airplane. So the most practical choice is a neutral, like black, gray, gold or brown. If you can afford a second bag, make it one of the vivid colors that Hermès does so well, like bright red, blue or “orange H” – a company signature color. Hardware, which is a matter of a personal preference, not a matter of value, comes in plated gold or plated palladium (in the platinum family).

Choose durable leather. Avoid Swift (called Gulliver in earlier versions), which scratches easily and doesn’t hold its shape. The most popular leathers are Clemence and Togo, which are textured. (Of the two, Togo holds its shape better.) Ardennes, discontinued around 1999 and Fjord, still being used, are also very strong and durable. All four of these are scratch-resistant and water-resistant. Calfbox and Bernia, two heritage Hermès leathers, develop an attractive patina, but will scratch and darken over time.

Decide on a price. Figure out the maximum you can afford, factoring in the 25% buyer’s premium that you will have to pay the auction house. No matter how much you want the bag, don’t exceed that number.

Bid live. You don’t necessarily have to be in the room – most people aren’t. You can also bid live over the phone or online (which is increasingly how people participate in auctions).

Don’t jump right in. Let everyone else make their bids. Wait for a pregnant pause in the bidding before you place yours. Even if someone outbids you, stick to your maximum.

Keep options open. The biggest mistake people without a lot of auction experience make is falling in love with the bag, Rubinger says. “When you have your heart set on one bag, you are going to bid too high.” Having other options helps you keep to your maximum. If your first choice goes for more than you were willing to spend, you will have a backup.

Of course, things may not come up in the order in which they interest you. The way to handle this is to set maximums in proportion to how much items interest you. But blowing your budget on a second or third choice might leave you short of funds when your first choice comes up for bid. You have to decide which piece you want more and how high you’re going to go.

Finally, remember this is not the last Birkin you will have a chance to buy. If you don’t get your first choice in this sale, you can look forward to the next.

Amanda Bynes Shows Off Her New Violet Hair, Claims Her Parents are Just After Her Money

Amanda Bynes decided to dye her hair purple before reportedly checking into a hotel.

She tweeted a snap of herself in a salon chair with the caption: ‘I dyed my hair violet I’m not sure if I like it , and this is a blurry pic but here it is!’

According to reports, her parents are working to give up conservatorship to someone more equipped — as they’re unable to deal with Amanda and her shenanigans. According to Amanda, she’s convinced her parents are just after her money. She was spotted wandering around and even sleeping in random places in Los Angeles before checking into a hotel last night.

“I was not given money for a hotel so i have been staying with friends and i didn’t get enough sleep last night so I fell asleep on a couch @ the beverly center and a paparazzi snuck in and took pictures of me FYI ! I hate my parents for still not giving me money for a hotel,” she said Thursday in a series of tweets.

“What is wrong with them?,” she continued. “My lawyer is working to have them fully removed from being my conservator, because they don’t deserve control over my money — They are miserable in their life and I will fight to get control of my finances taken away from them!”

Amanda is reportedly worth in the neighborhood of $5 million.The hair actually isn’t a bad look. We’re just praying this girl finds some stability.

Florida State’s Heisman Winner QB Jameis Winston Allegedly Involved In Point Shaving Scheme

Jameis Winston, the all-everything quarterback for Florida State University once appeared to be a top 5 pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. His draft stock could now plummet because of allegations he was involved in a point shaving scheme during FSU’s win over Louisville on October, 30. The draft situation is minor compared to possible legal ramifications. If the FBI finds evidence Winston was involved and he’s convicted, he could face up to five years in prison.

Reports This is 50:

According to Fox Sports, Winston may have deliberately played horribly in the first half of the game to help a former high school teammate, Chris Rabb, win a bet.

The Heisman Trophy winner’s team was down by a score of 21-7 after the first half. They rallied to win the game by a score of 42-31.

A bookie who took the bet is making the allegation.

Bookie meets with Chris Rabb morning before Louisville / Fla St game and receives $5,500 from Mr Rabb with instructions to bet Louisville +1 (1st Half) -110 to win back $5,000. Bet was placed and Louisville won 1st Half vs Fla St (21-7). Mr Rabb is now suppose to receive $5,000 for winning bet + his $5,500 initial bet (square up day is Tuesday).

Bookie gets information late Sunday night that he’s been “Played for a fool” as Mr Rabb and Jameis Winston are former teammates and conspired together on the above mentioned first half wager. Bookie wants no part of paying the debt.

TMZ reached out to the FBI for clarification. They were told the bureau could “neither confirm nor deny that we are investigating allegations of point shaving.”

DAMN JUST DAMN!

Tammy Rivera & More PARTY It Up In ATL!

Fashion stylist Emily B was on her grind. After styling K. Michelle for Rick Ross’ new video for “If They Knew”, Emily trekked it from L.A. to ATL just in time to get on her hosting duties at nightclub Prive. Emily got stylish in a a black leather mini dress accessorized with a black gold-lettered Moschino hat and gold Moschino chain belt.

Her homie Toya Wright came out to party it up with her friend in a fitted animal print bodycon dress.

Cute.

And the ladies toasted the night away.

Rapper/"LAHH ATL" star Waka Flocka came out to support his fiancée Tammy Rivera, who was tapped to host alongside Emily B.

Recently, Waka teamed up with the WakaWaka Foundation to help deliver portable solar-powered lights to West African Nations being plagued by the deadly Ebola disease. Always nice to hear about celebs giving back.