Kerry Washington GORGEOUS in White as she COVERS Net-A-Porter’s “The Edit,”
“Scandal” superstar Kerry Washington graces the newest cover of Net-a-Porter’s “The Edit.” And the sista is serving up uber flawlessness in a “less is more” natural beauty pictorial.
Shot by photographer Bjorn Iooss, the ABC star was pure perfection in a white Isabel Marant fringed jacket accessorized with earrings by Jennifer Meye. We are so loving the soft, dewy make-up to give off a natural glow.
In the cover story, the “Scandal” fan favorite let us in on a secret we didn’t know. Every Thursday, during “Scandal,” Kerry live tweets with all of her “gladiators” to discuss what’s currently happening on the show. Well, you’ll recall, Kerry was pregnant during last season, so to keep her fans from figuring out she could possibly be in the hospital, she live tweeted during the early stages of labor. Ha!
The fab actress also talked about how she prepares to transform into Olivia Pope, the biggest difference between herself and her character, how her husband/former NFLer Nnamdi Asomugha feels about her on-screen love interests and more. Oh…and in case you didn't know this mom does NOT drink alcohol, so all those scenes of her drinking wine...it’s actually grape juice!
Below are the highlights:
Now that you have established this huge presence in social media, do you feel like you can’t make plans on Thursdays?
KW: Oh yes, I have no social life on a Thursday! Every Thursday within three weeks of my [daughter Isabelle’s] due date, I loaded up pre-tweets based on the episodes and what I would want to say.
Did you tweet while you were actually in labor?
I tweeted in the very early stages of my labor. I figured that if I went completely silent on social media, then people would know I was in the hospital!
In the online world, everyone can air their opinions. Do you ever feel people take Scandal too seriously?
[Some people] do get caught up. Bellamy Young [who plays Olivia’s nemesis, Mellie Grant] and I are really good friends and sometimes when people see us out together they get very confused. I take it as a compliment.
What do you think of Olivia Pope? Is there anything that you don’t like about her?
I love her. To me she’s like family, and with family, it doesn’t matter if you like them or not, you love them no matter what. I don’t always agree with her choices, but I have a lot of compassion for them.
What is the biggest difference between you and Olivia?
I do a lot of therapy! Not to say that I have it all together, but I think I have a little bit more awareness about my behavior patterns and I do the work it takes to get out of them.
Is your husband [former NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha] ‘Team Fitz’ or does he want Olivia to stand in the sun?
I have never asked my husband that, actually. But I would say that we are all ‘Team Shonda’. I really love that in the episode Where The Sun Don’t Shine, Olivia said, “I choose me.” That is a really powerful message.
How do you get into the ‘Olivia Pope’ mindset?
The biggest thing for me are the shoes. I’ll wear Uggs around set, but I can’t rehearse a scene in them because I don’t feel like Olivia until I put the shoes on. Shoes define how you walk in the world and how you stand, like: what is your posture in life?
What’s your favorite wine?
I don’t really drink.
This is such a problem.
I know. I drink Welch’s organic grape juice on the show.
If you weren’t an actress, what would you be doing? Do you think you would be in politics?
I would be involved in politics, but I would probably be teaching. It’s what my mother did, so it’s in my blood. My mother is so badass. I watched her get her doctorate when I was a little girl: she got that around the same time that I graduated from kindergarten so we both had caps and gowns. I grew up with a belief in the importance of a woman’s mind and that has been a real gift for me.
How do you hope Olivia Pope will be remembered?
I hope people remember her as a complicated, fully realized human being; she’s not a stereotype and she’s not an accessory. I think that it’s important for women to know, in film and in TV and in life, that you can be the lead of your own story. I hope she’s remembered for that, as somebody who is the driving force of her own life.
Peep her gorgeous black-and-white spread
Simply Gorgeous!
What Happened to Mariah Carey?
Mariah Carey sustained serious injuries while filming the remix music video for her single Beautiful in the summer of 2013.
And it seems the injury may have had lasting effects, as the 44-year-old was spotted wearing a sling as she grabbed lunch in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.
While the cause of the injury is unclear, the singer is likely being cautious as her upcoming Las Vegas residency is only about a month away.
Mariah sported a natural look, showing off her corkscrew curls as she made her to lunch in Beverly Hills.
She donned a chic, salmon-colored blazer, which she paired with a fitted black tank top and black skinny jeans.
She accessorized with a pair of strappy black heels and hid her eyes behind over-sized black sunglasses.
Lastly, the mother of two wore her right arm - on which she also appeared to be sporting a brace - in a sling during the outing.
Mariah has yet to comment on the sling, but it could be the result of an injury she incurred while falling on the set of the remix music video for Beautiful.
In October of 2013 she revealed to Extra that she had originally downplayed her injury, saying: 'I dislocated my shoulder, my ribs.'
'There was nerve damage,' the performer continued. 'It was very serious and I downplayed the seriousness of the situation.'
Mariah has been spotted consistently sporting her sling and/or brace, likely because she wants to be safe ahead of her upcoming Las Vegas residency.
The hitmaker is set to begin the residency - titled #1's in honor of the singer performing all 18 of her No. 1 hit singles - May 6.
She made the exciting announcement in January on The Ellen DeGeneres show, along with the news that she would be releasing an updated version of her compilation album #1's, which would also contain newly recorded music.
Mariah has yet to comment on the sling, but it could be the result of an injury she incurred while falling on the set of the remix music video for Beautiful.
In October of 2013 she revealed to Extra that she had originally downplayed her injury, saying: 'I dislocated my shoulder, my ribs.'
'There was nerve damage,' the performer continued. 'It was very serious and I downplayed the seriousness of the situation.'
Mariah has been spotted consistently sporting her sling and/or brace, likely because she wants to be safe ahead of her upcoming Las Vegas residency.
The hitmaker is set to begin the residency - titled #1's in honor of the singer performing all 18 of her No. 1 hit singles - May 6.
She made the exciting announcement in January on The Ellen DeGeneres show, along with the news that she would be releasing an updated version of her compilation album #1's, which would also contain newly recorded music.
‘Empire’ Fans Are you ready for Tarajii on Saturday Night Live? She’s coming April 11!
Taraji P. Henson will be hosting an upcoming episode of "SNL." Taraji aka Cookie Lyon will make her late night host debut on April 11th. And we're sure they'll be plenty of "Empire" skits to bring the funnies.
SNL made the annoucement earlier
And then Taraji hit her social media accounts to help spread the word posting:
Sweet! We'll definitely be tuning in. Will you?
Rihanna Drops New Track: “B*tch Better Have My Money”
Rihanna released her new track “B*tch Better Have My Money” on Wednesday, but fans won’t be able to listen to it until they download Dubsmash.
The pop star announced via Facebook that people can get her latest single on the video-messaging app and that users can also create their own dub.
Get a first listen of #BBHMM before everyone else! Hear it at Dubsmash & create your own dub: http://smarturl.it/BBHMMDub
Posted by Rihanna on Wednesday, 25 March 2015
Earlier this month, RiRi took to Instagram to share a little snippet of another new track called “Higher.” While it’s unclear when her album, R8 will be dropping, we’d say the singer is building up our anticipation.
Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey’s OWN’s Network a RATINGS BLOCKBUSTER!
The Tyler Perry Oprah Winfrey partnership is working out well for both of them.
On Tuesday night back to back Tyler Perry productions pulled in the largest primetime viewing audience in Oprah's OWN Network history…
Between the season finale of The Haves and the Have Nots and the season premier of If Loving You Is Wrong the OWN Network averaged 2.5 million viewers during the coveted primetime hours.
The Haves and the Have Nots season finale alone pulled in 3.5 million viewers breaking the previous ratings record set by the Oprah's Next Chapter Bobbi Kristina interview which aired one month to the day after her mother, Whitney Houston's, death.
The Haves and The Have Nots was also the most watched show on cable Tuesday night.
Cissy Houston on Bobbi Kristina Brown: ‘Not a Great Deal of Hope’
Cissy also revealed she's finally at peace with whatever happens with her granddaughter
After the public has heard from Bobby Brown and Nick Gordon, Bobbi Kristina Brown’s grandmother Cissy Houston is breaking her silence regarding the status of her granddaughter.
Houston commented on Bobbi Kristina for the first time during an interview with New York radio station WBLS that was posted online Wednesday (March 25). Regarding Bobbi Kristina’s condition, Houston told the station that, “She’s the same.”
“They’ve moved her now to a place for rehabilitation and, you know, still not a great deal of hope.”
Houston’s comments mark the latest development to occur since Bobbi Kristina was placed in a medically induced coma days after she was rushed to the hospital after being face-down and unresponsive in her bathtub at her Roswell, Georgia home on Jan. 31.
Bobbi Kristina, who is attached to a ventilator has since undergone a tracheotomy. Although doctors started the process of bringing her out of her coma, they stopped after Bobbi Kristina began suffering seizures. Last week, she was moved from Emory University Hospital to a rehab facility.
During her WBLS interview, Cissy also revealed she’s finally at peace with whatever happens. The situation is in God’s hands.
“If He works a miracle, thank God. And if it happens the other way, I’m alright.”
New York City's East Village catches fire after a MASSIVE EXPLOSION!
At least 12 people have been injured - three critically - after a five-story building collapsed and surrounding structures caught alight following an explosion in New York City's East Village on Thursday afternoon.
Flames ravaged buildings on Second Avenue and 7th Street following the explosion at 3.15pm - about an hour after Con Edison workers had been at the building to look into upgrading the gas service.
The site of the blast, 121 Second Avenue, caught alight, while its neighboring building, 123 Second Avenue, completely collapsed - leaving a massive hole on the block. A fire is also raging at 119 Second Avenue and thick gray smoke continues to billow across the sky, while debris can be seen strewn in the street.
Ninety minutes after the explosion, WABC reported that 12 people were injured, including three critically, while two have been taken to the burns unit at New York-Presbyterian Hospital Cornell. The majority of those injured were hurt at the moment of explosion, authorities said.
All of the injured victims are civilians. More people could still be trapped inside the burning buildings but Major Bill de Blasio said at a press conference that no one had been reported missing, although investigations are underway. Cadaver dogs are waiting on the scene, NYC scanner reported.
Around 2pm, Con Edison workers had been working on meters inside the building but there were no reports of a gas leak before the incident, Mayor de Blasio said. Con Edison announced just before 5pm that it was shutting gas down in the area of Second Avenue.
As many as 175 firefighters responded to the seven-alarm blaze, while multiple ambulances and a K9 unit were also been sent to respond to the incident. Roads have been shut down between Houston Street and 14th Street.
The buildings are mixed occupancy. 121 Second Avenue houses a sushi restaurant and between four and five residences, according to property records, while 123 Second Avenue is a Belgian frites restaurant beneath three residences.
The FDNY received the first call about the explosion at 3.15pm.
'Just heard an explosion and my entire building shook!!' Twitter user Tosha Ryan wrote at 3.24pm.
An eyewitness told DailyMail.com that a woman who was next to the building at the time of the explosion had suffered cuts across her face and that the smoke is so thick it is difficult to breathe in the streets and visibility is so poor that it is hard to see anything but lights.
Authorities are pushing passersby off the streets, he added.
A witness named Pablo, who was in a restaurant across the street when the explosion happened, told Fox5 there were Con Edison workers working in the area earlier in the day between 12.30pm and 1pm.
Pablo says locals he talked to after the explosion said they could smell gas even after the workers left earlier in the day.
etired FDNY deputy chief Vincent Dunn told WABC that he was surprised the building collapsed, due to the design of the 100-year-old tenement buildings in the area. Dunn compared these buildings to a 'lumber yard enclosed by brick'.
He says it will take several days to sift through the rubble at the scene of the fire, as happened last year when a gas explosion flattened an apattment building in East Harlem.
'Fortunately, this was a day time fire so most of the people were out working, so hopefully there will be limited vicitms,' Dunn said.
Those with family and friends in area have taken to Twitter with worries for their loved ones.
'Freaking out about NYC. My friend lives on that block. He's not replying to me,' one Twitter user wrote shortly before 4pm.
'It was this slow rumble and then bricks tumbled into the street,' a WABC reporter said of the moment the building collapsed.
The NYPD is asking anyone who knows residents in the building to call 311 so they can account for who is accounted for and who is missing.
The neighborhood is also home to many NYU students, including a dorm down the street at 40 E 7th Street. A Business Insider reporter tweeted that NYU police were walking around the streets, looking for students after the dorm was evacuated this afternoon.
WELL DAMN! Amber Rose Goes Topless On Maui Beach
Amber Rose has no problem breaking rules. During the beauty’s vacation in Maui, Rose hit up a gorgeous beach wearing nothing but a itsy bitsy teeny weeny bikini bottom. On Wednesday, the model shared some snapshots of herself resting on the sand, topless with her backside hanging out.
“If only this beach was actually Topless #Maui,” she captioned one image.
In another image, the model captioned a photo of her behind:
“Groceries.” Wiz Kalifa’s estranged wife of course referring to the lyrics of Omarion, Jhene Aikio and Chris Brown’s track, “Post To Be.”
“But he gotta eat the booty like groceries,” Aiko sings in the song.
It’s unclear who took the photos for Rose, but our guess is her lovely assistant who has the pleasure of taking all of Amber’s sexy snapshots. “I’m usually the mastermind behind the photos or videos that get controversy,” Benji Carlisle recently told Cosmopolitan.
Lauryn Hill’s The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill To Be Added To Library Of Congress
It’s been nearly 20 years since Lauryn Hill released her critically acclaimed, Grammy-winning solo debut The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill. That very album has been selected to enter the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, a spot saved for culturally and historically significant work.
Variety.com reports that L-Boogie’s crown jewel is among the 2014 selections, which includes Radiohead’s 1997 album OK Computer, The Righteous Brothers’ “You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’,” and Ben E. King’s “Stand By Me.”
The official press release says this about Hill’s being selected:
“Lauryn Hill’s debut solo record, following the breakup of the Fugees, is a work of honesty in which Hill explores her feelings on topics that included the deep wonder of pregnancy, the pitfalls of modern relationships and the experience of the sacred. The album effortlessly fuses soul, rhythm and blues, rap and reggae. Hill’s vocal range, smooth clear highs and vibrato are stunning. The rapping is rhythmically compelling while always retaining, and frequently exploiting, the natural cadences of conversational speech. Standout guest performances include Carlos Santana’s soulful acoustic guitar solo on ‘Zion,’ and duets with Mary J. Blige and D’Angelo on ‘I Used to Love Him’ and ‘Nothing Even Matters,’ respectively.”
Send some love Hill’s way, as she joins the likes of Sugar Hill Gang, De La Soul, Tupac Shakur and more representing Hip-Hop in the National Recording Registry.
Devon Still’s Daughter Cancer STILL is In Remission
Good news for anyone who has been following Cincinnati Bengals star Devon Still’s daughter’s battle with cancer or believers in humanity in general.
Still took to his Instagram account yesterday to give fans an update and retrospective on the best and worst days of his life.
“June 2, 2014 and March 25, 2015 are days I will remember for the rest of my life,” he began. “As everyone probably knows, June 2nd was the day doctors walked into the waiting room to tell me my daughter had cancer. It was the most devastating day of my life,” the defensive tackle wrote Wednesday.
“March 25th, however, is feeling like the best day of my life. Today we received news from Leah’s oncologist that her cancer, stage four neuroblastoma, is officially in REMISSION! After 296 days of day dreaming about what it would feel like to hear the doctors say my daughter is in remission, I finally know the feeling. Funny thing is there is really no way of describing it because I never knew this feeling existed. When I look at my daughter all I can do is smile and hug her. It was not easy but every day, and every treatment Leah fought like hell and kicked cancers butt! I’m so proud and blessed to call her my daughter.”
He went on to thank doctors, hospital staff, family, friends and fans for their prayers and support.
“Thank you to everyone who has sent a letter to give Leah and our family motivation to keep fighting, a toy that helped Leah get through her days in the hospital, and more importantly a prayer that helped God hear our cries for healing.”
Kevin Hart, Will Ferrell and FRIENDS come out to the ‘GET HARD’ Hollywod Premiere
Dude is killing the box office game right now. And that's a fabulous thing.
Kevin always has time for us-ies with his fans:
And his hilarious co-star Will Ferrell snapped some pics.
These two...
T.I. also co-stars in the film, so he made his big arrival, sans wife Tiny.
Even Drake hit up the premiere to chop it up with the comedians.
Drizzy worked with Will on Anchorman 2.
"Basketball Wives: LA" star Draya Michele and her boyfriend Orlando Scandrick of the Dallas Cowboys made it a date night. Draya's new "demure" look -- demure for her -- has been working it seems.
Kevin also posed it up with his on-screen wife, Edwina Findley Dickerson, and the rest of the cast. Edwina's a bold risk takr for these orange pumps with this red (bombshell) dress. Are we feeling it?
Get Hard premieres TODAY!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘BETTER LATE THAN NEVER’
And the #1 reason I don’t go to Walmart? My luck I’d get struck by cross-eyed Cupid’s bow and fall in love with some Walcreature.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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