J.Lo Covers COMPLEX
You've seen the sneak peek, now check out Ms. Lopez serving up some sexy in her white bodysuit for the new cover of COMPLEX magazine.
The setting, her home...after dinner....in mommy mode:
Our interview takes place after dinner, in a book-lined office/study neatly crammed with all types of J.Lo memorabilia-but not before Lopez reminds her kids, twins Emme and Max, that they have school tomorrow, and have to be in bed by 8 p.m. When she finally enters, Jennifer is barefoot and looking super comfortable in ready-for-bed wear. Yes, the icon wears regular pajamas, and she looks great. Speaking with the aura of a seasoned self-help guru, she reveals how she got to this happy place.
Yeah, well, that’s what we’re taught when we’re little. Little girls are taught that especially. Prince Charming is gonna come along. You’re going to live happily ever after, and then that doesn’t happen. You have your first boyfriend in high school and that falls apart and you’re like, “What’s going on?” [Laughs.] All of these things get shattered one by one. It’s so unfair. Nobody teaches us the important thing from when we’re young, which is to value yourself and love yourself, and then you can share happiness and love with other people. That’s what we should be teaching kids, not fairy tales about Prince Charming rescuing you. Or that you have to be Prince Charming and rescue this girl. It’s funny, we’re formed from the time we’re 0 to 7. We’re battling the rest of our lives trying to figure that out. And now that I have my own kids, I think about that stuff a lot, like, what do I want to teach them? I want them to have fantasies and the fairy tales and all that, but at the same time I want them to know what is important, which is to have a great sense of self and to be good on their own.
On whether relationships between older women and younger men can work:
Is it possible for relationships to work when the guy is older than the girl? [Yes.] Well, then I would say yes. [Laughs.] What would be different?
On celebrity hacking being a trade off for fame/fortune:
[Laughs.] Oh! When you become rich and famous, you don’t have feelings anymore?! That’s what it is. OK! C’mon. It’s not about having money in the bank. You can have all the money in the world and it doesn’t mean you’re a happy person. Money doesn’t solve problems. It makes some things easier but it just gives you a different set of problems. Everything has a trade-off in this world. I’ve learned that from being broke as hell and having money.
On beautiful women who are insecure
It’s not just beautiful women. It’s all women. And it’s all men, too. It’s everyone. People are more surprised when they hear that somebody who is attractive is insecure. I don’t understand that because, again, we’re all human. Nobody looks in the mirror and goes, “That person is so perfect!” It’s just the nature of a human being that they have insecurities. You try to do things that you’re proud of to boost up your self-esteem and your integrity. At the end of the day, you’re the only person who can give that to you. That’s something that everybody struggles with at one time or another. I’m no different than anybody else in that sense.
On the endless rumors that have followed her through a 20 year career
The rumors at that time were so endless. I still haven’t figured that all out completely. I’ve thought sometimes, “Was it because I was a woman? Was it because I was a minority?” [Laughs.] I was like, “Why me? Why are they picking on me so much? What have I done?” It’s funny. Men get praise when they are successful, like, “Look how great he’s doing.” Women get criticized for some reason. I don’t understand it. All I know is that because I’ve stuck around for so long people realize, “Oh, that must not be true.” [Laughs.] “We finally got to know the real her.”
[The all white dressing room requests] wasn’t really a request from me. [Laughs.] You have managers and record company people saying, “It’s always dirty backstage in those little studios. Let’s make it nice for her.” And they’re attempting to make it nice because I was one of the hardest-working people at that time. I was literally working nonstop until I had a breakdown. In their attempt to [make things nice for me], they got me a reputation for asking for things like that. It used to bother me [but] I feel people know who I am now.
On concerns about daughter Emme and the plastic surgery phenomenon
Yeah, what is she gonna want to do, or how good is she gonna feel about herself? I hope to show her from example that you have to love yourself for who you are. And that doesn’t mean that you can’t do things to enhance yourself, like work out, or if somebody wants to get a nose job. I don’t know. You can take a hard stance on things and then eat your words later. All I’m saying is, at the end of the day, you got to feel happy about who you are inside, and then you can make good choices for yourself.
On critics of her "Booty" video being too sexy for a mother to take part in
I’m not allowed to be sexy because I’m a mom? It’s like, How do you think I got my children? [Laughs.] The truth is I don’t want to do anything that they would be embarrassed of in the long run. But at the end of the day, they care more about me being there, taking care of them, than if I’m sexy in a video. And I’m not saying that one day they may not be like, “Mom! Why did you do that?!” [Laughs.] But I don’t think that in 10 years I’m going to be doing that either. Again, it’s about what feels good to me in this moment. It felt right. It’s a good message for women. I’m standing next to this girl who is 24 years old and I’m in my 40s and there’s no difference. Women need to see that and feel that. You can’t let the fear of what people might say or think stop you from doing what you want to do or else we would never do anything.
Get the "Idol" judge's entire cover story HERE.
Her new sexy thriller The Boy Next Door hits theaters this Friday.
BUSTED! Dwayne Wade TROLLING Amber Rose on Instagram!
Gabrielle Union is not going to like this.
Looks like Amber Rose caught Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade in one of her thirst traps this weekend.
Dwyane began following Amber on social media after she flooded the ‘gram with tons of super sexy pics.
Ummmmmm Gabby???
NeNe Leakes’ Son Test Positive For Cocaine, Sent To Jail & Rehab
It’s been a tough two years for NeNe Leakes’ eldest son, Bryson Bryant. According to Radar Online, for the last two years, the son of the famous Real Housewives of Atlanta reality star has had at least four arrests, spent time behind bars and had a court-ordered rehab after drug- and alcohol-related issues.
Reportedly, in December 2013, Bryson was found guilty of reckless driving in Georgia. In June 2013, he totaled his silver Dodge Charger after crashing in a ditch, leaving two utility poles broken in half. According to court docs, during the June incident, the officer claims that he could “smell the odor of alcoholic beverages resonating.” He later tested positive for a blood alcohol level of .048 — below the legal limit of .08. Still, he was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
As a result of the arrest, was given a year of probation, that was later downgraded to 30 days of house arrest in February 2014.
According to the court docs, Bryson was also ordered to check into “intensive” residential rehab for a minimum of six weeks. NeNe has yet to comment publicly on her son’s reported issues with the law.
WOW!
DeMarco Murray Gets Engaged To Soap Opera Actress Heidi Mueller
Dallas Cowboys running back DeMarco Murray must have gotten his house in order because he’s about to be a married man.
The NFL Pro Bowler just popped the question to his longtime girlfriend/baby mother Heid Mueller and she instantly said yes.
Reports TMZ:
Who says the Cowboys can’t close?
DeMarco Murray just popped the question to his longtime GF Heidi Mueller … and good news for the running back, she said ‘Yes.’
Mueller famously portrayed Kay Bennett Crane on “Passions.”
DeMarco and Heidi have a daughter together.
It’s the first in a series of big moves for the Dallas star — who’s set to become an unrestricted free agent in a couple of weeks and may have to leave Big D if the Cowboys don’t come up with a big contract offer.
But until then … CONGRATS! Aside from the continuous Dallas Cowboys soap opera this year, Murray also made headlines for allegedly fornicating with the wife of a former college teammate. Apparently the hubbub wasn’t enough to keep these two from heading down the alter.
Estelle CELEBRATES Her 35th Birthday With Melanie Fiona & Janelle
"American Boy" singer Estelle celebrated her 35th birthday with friends at the Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles. She partied with long-time friend Legendary Damon, Empire's V Bozeman, VH1's Janell Snowden and more. And as the night went on, Estelle was gifted with a surprise "Happy Birthday" performance from Roc Nation recording artist, Melanie Fiona.
TV personality Janelle Snowden smiled for the cameras.
Estelle had a sing-a-long with Empire's songstress V. Bozeman.
Estelle tweeted, "Last night was awesome! #funtimesatSwarayHighlastnight #goodngrown #classicsneverdie #myteamareliterallyateam #LoveemAll #realcake #GoodCake #GoodFlowers #Goodoutffits #GoodPeople #Family"
Fun times!
Christina Aguilera Shares First Adorable Picture of Daughter Summer!
Christina Aguilera is understandably proud of her newest addition to her family and has posted a really cute picture of her 5-month-old daughter on social media!
Singer-songwriter Christina Aguilera took to social media Sunday to post an adorable picture of her daughter, Summer Rain Rutler! Apparently, the little Summer is already being prepped to become a diva like her mommy!
Aguilera gave birth to Summer, her second child but her first with fiancé Matthew Rutler, in August 2014. You may remember Aguilera’s beautiful nude-while-pregnant photo shoot with V Magazine just weeks before Summer’s birth! Her seven-year-old son Max is the product of her former marriage to music marketing executive Jordan Bratman.
Congratulations are still in order for the blessing of Aguilera’s daughter and we look forward to more cute moments being shared with us featuring this little #DiaperDiva!
New COUPLE ALERT: Romeo Miller CONFIRMS He’s Dating Pageant Queen Toneata Morgan
Romeo Miller has a new lady in his life. And she goes by the name of Toneata Morgan…a pageant queen who was crowned Miss Malibu Teen USA 2014. Recently, she participated in Miss California Teen USA 2015 ranking as the 4th runner-up. And her boo Romeo was right by her side to cheer her on. He posted the picture above last week with the caption, “You shined like a diamond at the #misscaliforniausa pageant my love @toneatam I'm so I'm so I'm so proud of you!”
The photogs caught up with the couple where Romeo confirmed this is the new chick he's currently dating. He said, "This is my beautiful girl. Her name’s Toneata, not just a new blonde”. And before they could hop into their waiting ride, Romeo was all over her, kissing her on the lips before saying “I just want to kiss her all the time". Hmph. Must be semi-serious...at least for now. Also....
According to her website, she is also an aspiring model and actress. She has starred as a supporting actress in Willow Smith’s “21st Century Girl” music video and she has also starred in an ICDC College commercial alongside Romeo (above right). So, it’s likely the two met on set while filming the spot. You can check out the clip here. Guess he scored double with that gig.
The twosome brought in 2015 together with a kiss (above). And had a cutesy date at Disney Land last month:
Well ladies, if you were lusting after "Lil" Romeo (who definitely isn't little any more) looks like you missed your chance... for now anyway.
Kita Williams Threatens To Sue Terrell Owens For Statements On Wendy Williams Show
Former publicist for Terrell Williams, Kita Williams, is threatening to sue the former football player for defamation of character for the comments he continues to make to the media. The most recent beings comments to Wendy Williams during his recent visit on the talk show see what she had to say.
Some exerts from the conversation:
“We have had the most ups, downs, highs and lows with Terrell Owens ….But what I will say is this because I don’t throw shade, I don’t throw mud. I definitely believe in being a woman of integrity, but what I will say is Terrell is completely out of order when he talks about Monique and I doing him wrong. First of all let me say this, I kept my mouth quiet for so long by not being one of those shady, undercut kind of women. Professionally that’s defamation of character.
Monique and I sold the show, we never took a percentage of his money, we never dealt with his money the 13 years that we worked with him, so we never stole any of his money. And I just want him to be clear about it. One of the things about Monique and I that I will say is true, is we always pushed him. If you notice on celebrity apprentice, he’s trying to change his brand. And that’s what the show did for him. So, all of these opportunities Terrell Owens, that you’re getting, is a result of the T.O. show, which Monique and I did for you, so -You’re Welcome.
And on the other hand, I will say this, as far as clarity is concerned, Monique and I have never done anything to defame his character and I won’t do it now. But, what I will say is if he continues to say things it messes with my money. I work with other celebrities…O.K.? Who’ve done more than catch footballs. And it’s unfortunate because they hear him say things that make them think that our characteristics are a bit shaky, it’s messing with my professional lifeline and my brand. So, if he continues to do that, I will sue. Because at the end of the day, Terrell Owens didn’t make me. This chick right here has an MBA before you boo. And I will continue to move forward. So, love light, many lessons and Blessings. And all I’ll say is I wish him well and I just want him to do the same for us.”
“I wish I could tell you why he’s upset? And if you saw Celebrity Apprentice, they eliminated him because he didn’t raise any money. And the hard part about that is you have to look at that from the perspective of, you’ve been in this business with multimillionaires, athletes, celebrities. You’ve hob knobbed with so many and you couldn’t get a couple of checks beyond $2,500? So, it says a lot of the seeds you’ve planted in the past. And the bridges you’ve burned. It has nothing to do with Monique and Kita. It has everything to do with Terrell Owens the man. With his baby mama drama, to his problems on the field with his quarterbacks and his teams, we’re not the issue!”
“We set that up for him blindly, because we felt like he needed it. We felt like he needed to see himself and Fix It!”
“Monique and I will speak the truth and when he’s ready to sit down and talk. I’m ready! Because the lies that he’s telling right now, are really getting on my nerves!”
Well, well. Sometimes you just have to stand up. Let us know what you guys think about it in the comments below also watch the interview yourselves.
CAT CLAWS! "Celebrity Apprentice" Stars Kenya Moore & Brandi Glanville's WAR OF WORDS And Catfight Scene
During Sunday’s 2-hour episode of "Celebrity Apprentice", former Miss USA and "RHOA" star Kenya Moore won her first challenge as project manager. But the evening was not without a few bumbs in the road. And by bumps, we mean Brandi Glanville.
The pair filmed an edgy catfight scene (with pillows!) that mocked their issues with each other in a viral video campaign for coffee firm ‘Chock full o’Nuts.’ But when the team met in the boardroom, things got nasty. Donald Trump praised Kenya for working alongside Brandi, but Kenya took the reigns and accused Brandi of making personal attacks.
‘I did not bring up LeAnn Rimes with her when I had my scene, I did not bring up the fact that her husband left her for a younger and prettier woman so she should not be doing that. She should be leaving my personal life alone and it is obviously something that she does not know anything about. She should not be talking about that, that is unprofessional.'
And with that....a hush fell over the room. Even Vivica A. Fox was shocked!
Watch Kenya's verbal smackdown here:
Reportedly, Brandi previously made some low blows about Kenya getting beat up on the "RHOA" reunion.
Ku Klux Klan Litter Neighborhood With Flyers Bearing MLK Mugshot
The Ku Klux Klan has become emboldened of late, distributing recruitment flyers with offensive images of slain Black people such as Michael “Mike” Brown. In a Pennsylvania neighborhood, KKK flyers were discovered bearing the image of iconic civil rights leader, Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As reported by local outlet WXPI, the flyers were found in the Pittsburgh’s Manchester section. According to the report, over a dozen of the flyers were found. The distribution of the flyers didn’t have their desired effect, as citizens appeared to be stunned by their discovery on the national holiday celebrating King’s life.
From WXPI:
“They are obviously trying to incite somebody; it’s Martin Luther King Day. This is a national holiday. There is absolutely no reason that those things need to be passed out,” said one man who didn’t want to be identified.
On a day when the leader of the civil rights movement is celebrated, residents were saddened to see the racist flyers.
“I don’t think that there’s probably a lot of people out there who think like that anymore. I think that’s why they are putting it out. They are trying to get some people to think like them. I don’t think it’s going to happen,” said the unidentified man.
Last year, there’s been an increase in activity from the KKK. In a Pennsylvania neighborhood last April, flyers were discovered. Last November in Long Beach, New York, there were flyers bearing the image of slain Ferguson teen, Mike Brown.
FOX’s New ‘Scream Queens’ Adds KeKe Palmer, Ariana Grande To Cast List!
FOX Television has a new fall “comedy-horror” series in the vein of “American Horror Story” in the works that will include “Glee‘s” Lea Michele, multi-talented Broadway star KeKe Palmer, and pop singer Ariana Grande.
Here are the details…FOX Television‘s upcoming series “Scream Queens” has added more cast members to the forthcoming fall project. “Glee‘s” Lea Michele, Abigail Breslin of “Little Miss Sunshine, “True Blood‘s” Joe Manganiello, and former Disney star and recent Broadway actress KeKe Palmer have been announced as regulars on the show. Also, pop singer and Nickelodeon‘s “Sam and Cat” actress Ariana Grande will have a recurring guest star role on the show that is being touted as a comedy horror series similar to “American Horror Story.”
According to FOX, the 15 episode series focuses on a college campus that is “rocked by a series of murders.” The show will also include the acting talents of Emma Roberts and actress and author Jamie Lee Curtis.
What do you think? Are you looking forward to this new show from FOX?
New Kids On The Block Announce Summer Tour: The Main Event
They never seem to stop hitting the road, and the New Kids on the Block are coming to a city near you this summer!
Joined by opening acts TLC and Nelly, Joey, Jonathan, Donnie, Danny and Jordan will kick off their Main Event Tour on May 1st in Sin City and wrap things up on July 2nd in Buffalo.
Donnie Wahlberg declared, “Our fans keep asking us to come back out on the road, and we want to keep giving them what they want. We wanted to make sure it was something new and fresh and fun and totally worthwhile for all of our supporters year after year. This year, we are making it ‘The Main Event.’ And we promise, it will be the ticket of the summer.”
The New Kids on the Block Main Event Tour dates are:
MAY 01, 2015 MANDALAY BAY EVENTS CENTER LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES
MAY 02, 2015 HONDA CENTER ANAHEIM, CA UNITED STATES
MAY 03, 2015 SAP CENTERSAN JOSE, CA UNITED STATES
MAY 05, 2015 PEPSI LIVE AT ROGERS ARENA VANCOUVER, BC CANADA
MAY 06, 2015 TACOMA DOME TACOMA, WA UNITED STATES
MAY 09, 2015 THE FORUMLOS ANGELES, CA UNITED STATES
MAY 11, 2015 VIEJAS ARENASAN DIEGO, CA UNITED STATES
MAY 12, 2015 GILA RIVER ARENA GLENDALE, AZ UNITED STATES
MAY 14, 2015 AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER DALLAS, TX UNITED STATES
MAY 15, 2015 SMOOTHIE KING CENTER NEW ORLEANS, LA UNITED STATES
MAY 16, 2015 TOYOTA CENTERHOUSTON, TX UNITED STATES
MAY 18, 2015 CHESAPEAKE ENERGY ARENA OKLAHOMA CITY, OK UNITED STATES
MAY 19, 2015 SPRINT CENTER KANSAS CITY, MO UNITED STATES
MAY 20, 2015 XCEL ENERGY CENTER SAINT PAUL, MN UNITED STATES
MAY 22, 2015 SCOTTRADE CENTER ST. LOUIS, MO UNITED STATES
MAY 23, 2015 ALLSTATE ARENA ROSEMONT, IL UNITED STATES
MAY 26, 2015 US BANK ARENA CINCINNATI, OH UNITED STATES
MAY 27, 2015 BRIDGESTONE ARENA NASHVILLE, TN UNITED STATES
MAY 29, 2015 THE PALACE OF AUBURN HILLS AUBURN HILLS, MI UNITED STATES
MAY 30, 2015 VAN ANDEL ARENA GRAND RAPIDS, MI UNITED STATES
MAY 31, 2015 BANKERS LIFE FIELDHOUSE INDIANAPOLIS, IN UNITED STATES
JUN 02, 2015 TIME WARNER CABLE ARENA CHARLOTTE, NC UNITED STATES
JUN 04, 2015 BB&T CENTER FORT LAUDERDALE, FL UNITED STATES
JUN 05, 2015 AMWAY CENTER ORLANDO, FL UNITED STATES
JUN 06, 2015 PHILIPS ARENA ATLANTA, GA UNITED STATES
JUN 07, 2015 KFC YUM! CENTER LOUISVILLE, KY UNITED STATES
JUN 09, 2015 SCOPE ARENA NORFOLK, VA UNITED STATES
JUN 10, 2015 VERIZON CENTER WASHINGTON, DC UNITED STATES
JUN 12, 2015 MOHEGAN SUN UNCASVILLE, CT UNITED STATES
JUN 13, 2015 SANDS BETHLEHEM EVENTS CENTER BETHLEHEM, PA
JUN 14, 2015 CONSOL ENERGY CENTER PITTSBURGH, PA UNITED STATES
JUN 16, 2015 NATIONWIDE ARENA COLUMBUS, OH UNITED STATES
JUN 17, 2015 QUICKEN LOANS ARENA CLEVELAND, OH UNITED STATES
JUN 19, 2015 WELLS FARGO CENTER PHILADELPHIA, PA UNITED STATES
JUN 20, 2015 NASSAU COLISEUM UNIONDALE, NY UNITED STATES
JUN 21, 2015 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
JUN 22, 2015 MADISON SQUARE GARDEN NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
JUN 24, 2015 TD GARDENBOSTON, MA UNITED STATES
JUN 27, 2015 MIXTAPE FESTIVAL HERSHEY, PA UNITED STATES
JUN 28, 2015 AIR CANADA CENTRE TORONTO, ON CANADA
JUN 30, 2015 BELL CENTRE MONTREAL, QC CANADA
JUL 02, 2015 FIRST NIAGRA CENTER BUFFALO, NY UNITED STATES.
Get your tickets!
Chris Brown’s Probation Revoked…Again
Just when it seemed like he was out of the woods, Chris Brown is back in trouble with the law following a nightclub shooting. According to multiple sources, the “Don’t Wake Me Up” singer was “on the scene at a club where five people were shot” and as a result a Los Angeles judge has revoked his probation.
During his court date Chris was joined by his mother and girlfriend and was not taken into custody. Instead, he has been ordered to report back to court on March 20th and in the meantime Judge James R. Brandlin will consult with the probation department to see if Brown had anything to do with the shooting.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘BIGGER IN TEXAS’
Looks like we go ourselves some big ol’ bottom biscuits this morning. Must be the family size portion.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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