Kevin Hart Opens Up to Rolling Stone Magazine and speaks on Race and Homophobia!
Kevin Hart is arguably the funniest man in Hollywood right now. Whether you find him funny or not, his incredible success has solidified him as a force to reckoned with when it comes to producing numbers at the box office. After laying the ground work with many years of performing at practically anywhere, he’s enjoying enjoying the fruits of his labor.
While he once slept in a bunk bed squeezed in the hallway of a one-bedroom apartment he shared with his single mom and older brother, the 36-year-old international superstar now lives in a massively gorgeous mansion sitting inside a gated community in the Los Angeles suburb of Tarzana. That’s where the Ride Along actor sat down with Rolling Stone magazine to give us a closer look inside his life as the funniest man in Hollywood.
In between stops on his “What Now” tour, which is on track to becoming the highest-grossing comedy tour of all time, and filming on the set of Central Intelligence (starring opposite Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson), the comedian opens up about his struggle with homophobia.
You’ll recall during a skit on from his 2010 Seriously Funny comedy tour, Kevin offered up a joke about how upset he would be as father to have a gay son. In the skit he said,
"One of my biggest fears is my son growing up and being gay. That's a fear. Keep in mind, I'm not homophobic. . . . Be happy. Do what you want to do. But me, as a heterosexual male, if I can prevent my son from being gay, I will."
These days he said he would stray away from jokes about being gay, but revealed when he made that joke, it was more about him dealing with homophobia rather than it having anything to do with his son (if he were to be gay). He explained,
"It's about my fear. I'm thinking about what I did as a dad, did I do something wrong, and if I did, what was it? Not that I'm not gonna love my son or think about him any differently. The funny thing within that joke is it's me getting mad at my son because of my own insecurities — I panicked. It has nothing to do with him, it's about me. That's the difference between bringing a joke across that's well thought-out and saying something just to ruffle feathers." Even so, he adds, "I wouldn't tell that joke today, because when I said it, the times weren't as sensitive as they are now. I think we love to make big deals out of things that aren't necessarily big deals, because we can. These things become public spectacles. So why set yourself up for failure?"
Next, the Wedding Ringer star touched on the issue of race in America. While he doesn’t joke much about race or address the current race issues that have dominated the media recently during his stand-up shows, he said such issues anger him.
He said, "A guy in the hood with two nickel bags of weed gets five years in jail, because they say they want to make an example of him, but I haven't seen one judge make an example out of one of these police officers that killed one of these young black men." But he keeps it offstage: "When I see videos of children being shot dead by police, I don't talk about it because it's something that scares me. Because I have kids. At that point, it's not a joking matter. There is no joking there. I would not touch it."
True indeed.
He added, “I won't acknowledge what I won't let beat me. Have I experienced racism? Of course. But will I make you feel superior by saying I've felt trumped at times? No. I'll beat you by succeeding. I want to show my generation that a man of color, despite the roadblocks, can still make it. There's moments when I took to social media and said things, but it's always been on the positive side. I gave a message to Baltimore: At the end of the day, we're only hurting ourselves by destroying what we have. We have to go back and live there. We're torching, firebombing, looting our stuff. We need that CVS! Be smarter than this!" Hart doesn't see a time coming when he explores racism in his act, like his idols Rock and Chappelle do. Hart characterizes his appeal differently. "It's not my style of comedy," he says. "It angers me, but not onstage. Onstage, my job is to take away whatever problems are in the world, for that brief moment of time."
As he continues to sell out arenas and movie theaters, he’s also vigorously working to turning himself into a household name. He’s currently developing a video-sharing comedy site, set to rival Funny or Die, and plans to get his feet wet with the fitness sector. So who’s going to check him? He said,
"At this point, I'm competing against Kevin Hart."
Nice.
You can read what it’s like to spend a day with Kevin Hart in the full interview here.
Uh Oh? Lil Kim Accuses Mr. Papers of Beating HER?
Back in May rapper Lil Kim's baby fava, Mr. Papers, accused Kim of keeping him from seeing their daughter, Royal Reign, and vowed to take Kim to court for visitation rights.
Kim fires back by accusing Papers of physical abuse…
According to reports after Mr. Papers took Kim to court asking to see his daughter at least once a week, Kim fired back with her own lawsuit accusing Papers of being abusive.
Mr. Papers publicist tells Bossip, while there were issues of infidelity in their relationship, there was never any physical abuse and Kim is just playing dirty because Papers cheated on her.
Kim and Papers are due in New Jersey family court later this week to deal with the domestic violence case.
Little Kim and Mr. Papers met when he was 24 and she was 38.
Tyrese Gibson Calls Out ‘White’ Radio Stations For Being Racist, Sends Open Letter To Ryan Seacrest
Tyrese Gibson’s new album “Black Rose” may be No. 1 right now, but that doesn’t seem to be helping him get any airplay on mainstream radio.
TMZ released a video in which the 36-year-old explains his qualms with mainstream radio stations, calling out DJs like Ryan Seacrest and Elvis Duran for not playing his latest single, “Shame.”
“I got an issue with mainstream radio right now,” he said. “I don’t create limits for myself so I don’t appreciate mainstream [radio] not playing my song.”
He then goes on to say that when artists like Justin Timberlake and Sam Smith release a song, it gets played across all channels, including “urban” stations. Read Tyrese’s open letter to radio personality and Executive Producer below
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Open letter to Mr Ryan Seacrest of Kiss FM and Mr Elvis Duran of Z-100. Since you don't want to respond, let's turn...
Posted by Tyrese Gibson on Saturday, 18 July 2015
Thoughts?
OH NO! That’s so SAD RAVEN! Raven Symone' and AzMarie Call It Quits?
For years actress Raven-Symone' has been in a relationship America's Next Top Model contestant AzMarie Livingston
OOOPS We’ve come to the end of the ROAD!… insiders the NY Daily Confidential
Raven's relationship with “America’s Next Top Model” star AzMarie Livingston — which she described as an “amazing, happy relationship” to Oprah Winfrey last year — is over.
We wish them the BEST!
WOW! Did Ben Affleck Left His Wife for the Nanny?
According to Us Weekly magazine, actor Ben Affleck left his wife, actress Jennifer Garner, for the couple’s nanny, Christine Ouzounian. Garner must not have learned anything from the Arnold Schwarzenegger nanny debacle.
The couple reportedly hired 28-year-old Ouzounian from a high-end Beverly Hills nanny agency. She presumably got to work seducing Affleck soon after she started caring for the couple’s three children.
“They would hang out without the kids,” a source told Us Weekly. “And they were very flirty.”
“She says Ben really, really likes her. She’s saying this is true love,” the insider added.
This is why smart women like Wendy Williamns, Tameka Harris, Nicki Minaj and Jackie Christie keep their men on a short lease and in their line of sight at all times.
Tyler Perry shares his thoughts on the death Bobbi Kristina!
Tyler Perry has broken his silence about the death of Bobbi Kristina … but had very little to say.
“I’m a writer with no words … Bobbi Kris,” Perry tweeted.
Earlier this month, the entertainment mogul spoke out on Facebook about Bobbi’s condition. At the time, Perry was shutting down rumors that BK had already passed away.
“As difficult as this time is for people that love both Whitney and Krissi, what makes it more egregious is the blatant disrespect, lies and ignorance that are rapidly printed in this awful time,” he wrote. “It makes me sad to know that everybody wants to be the first to report something awful. So much so, that they find it OK to speak death onto those who are still alive … I assure you, the family will issue an official statement if something changes.”
But six months after being found facedown, unresponsive in a bathtub full of water, Krissi passed away while surrounded by her family. Bobby Brown and the late Whitney Houston’s only child together died on Sunday while in a hospice center in Duluth, Georgia.
Initial autopsy reports show that there is was no “obvious underlying cause of death and no significant injuries were noted.” The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office also confirmed on Tuesday that the 22-year-old’s body was released to the family’s designated funeral home.
According to reports, BK’s funeral is set for Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. James United Methodist Church in Georgia.
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See Kandi Burruss Baby Bump!
See Kandi Burruss Baby Bump!
Kandi Burruss and Todd Tucker’s little bundle of joy is growing already. This week, Todd (who stars along with his wife Kandi on Real Housewives of Atlanta) posted a photo of Kandi’s growing bump and their two dogs, with the caption:
Last week, the pair shared the pregnancy news, telling E! We’re so thrilled to announce the news of our bundle of joy, it’s a dream come true. Haven’t had any cravings so far. Right now it’s been a pretty easy pregnancy.
While it’s a joyous occasion for the Tuckers, the family is still mourning the loss of Todd’s mother, Sharon. Tuesday (July 28th) would have been her birthday. On Instagram, he shared a photo (above) of his mother, with the caption:
Happy Bday to my beautiful mom! She’s always here with me in spirit. Happy Bday mom I know your turning up in heaven! Thanks for being with me today in my big meeting. I’ll continue to make you proud!!
Kandi shared similar sentiments, posting the Instagram photo below.
R.I.P Ms Sharon he’ll continue to make you proud!
REALLY? Model Analica Chaves CLAIMS Rihanna Is Karim Benzema's SIDE CHICK?
Model chick Analica Chaves is calling Rihanna out over her rumored relationship with Real Madrid soccer player Karim Benzema. Analica claims SHE is the main chick and RiRi is the side piece! In recent months, we have spotted international superstar Rihanna and Real Madrid soccer star Karim Benzema spending some time with one another. They’ve been spotted hitting the club scene numerous times and linking up afterwards. One time, damn near spending the night at her favorite eatery Giorgio Baldi until the wee hours of the morning. Mmhmm…
While neither Rih or Karim ever confirmed or denied their situationship, it was clear something was going on. Fast forward to now, a woman has come forward claiming Karim is HER man and that she has been in a relationship with him for over a year. Oh?
It all started when these rumors started circulating:
1. Karim allegedly “cheated” on Rih with bikini model Analica Chaves (who has also been linked to soccer player Axel Witsel).
2. Karim supposedly DUMPED Rih to get with Analica.
Well, this clearly didn’t sit well with Analica (above kissing Karim), so she’s clearing everything up. The bootylicious bikini model claims SHE is Karim’s main squeeze and that the “BBHMM” songstress is the side chick!
She dished to In Touch mag saying, “Karim and I have been together for over a year. Rihanna is the other woman! After photos surfaced of Karim and Rihanna in NYC [in early June], I confronted him. He denied everything.”
Interesting. She added, “I was crushed when I recently found out what was really going on. I’m sure she knew nothing about me. Karim has probably broken her heart, too.”
We doubt it. Rih doesn’t seem bothered at all with romance at the moment (which she has expressed in recent interviews) and seems to be focused on her music these days.
Terrence Howard Sued for Assault, Defamation by Ex-Wife
The complaint filed Tuesday states the 'Empire' lead punched, kicked and strangled her.
Howard
The complaint filed Tuesday states the 'Empire' lead punched, kicked and strangled her.
Terrence Howard's ex-wife filed suit against the actor Tuesday claiming he assaulted her in 2013.
In the civil complaint filed in Los Angeles, Michelle Howard claims the alleged assault took place while they were staying in a rental house in Costa Rica.
The complaint describes that on the evening of July 29, 2013, Howard "followed Plaintiff into the restroom of the rental house and punched her on the left side of her face. Defendant also grabbed Plaintiff by her neck and pushed her against the bathroom wall and strangled her for several seconds," states the complaint. The filing continues he "grabbed her neck again and pinned her against the shower glass and her head hit the wall" when she tried to flee the room, leading the actor's son-in-law Billy to intervene.
"While Billy tried to pry Defendant's hands from Plaintiff's neck, Defendant whispered to Plaintiff, 'Remember what I told you in Bora Bora? That is what I'm gonna do,' referring to a prior instance where Defendant told Plaintiff that her body would never leave the island," states the complaint. "Plaintiff interpreted the reference to mean that Defendant was going to kill her."
Later on the evening of July 29, claims Michelle, he charged at her and she pepper-sprayed him in the face. "Defendant continued swinging his arms and caused Plaintiff to fall down. While Plaintiff was on the ground, Defendant repeatedly mule-kicked Plaintiff in the head and shoulders," states the complaint.
She claims assault and battery, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress. In the same complaint, she claims he defamed her by "mak[ing] false accusations disseminated to the public through the media that Plaintiff had made death threats and other threats against Defendant and his family through various social media accounts."
She doesn't specify damages.
This is not the first time the Empire star has been accused of spousal abuse. He was arrested in 2001 on charges of assaulting his then-wife Lori McCommas, and in Michelle's 2011 divorce papers she claimed he repeatedly threatened and hit her throughout their marriage. In 2013, she received a restraining order against him on claims including the allegations regarding the Costa Rica trip in the Tuesday complaint.
Howard and executives for Fox, which airs Empire, were questioned about the accusations at the Television Critics Association's winter tour in January. Fox TV group chairs Dana Walden and Gary Newman claimed they weren't aware of the accusations until December 2014, when they were already in business with him. "A lot of the things I did were the product of not knowing how to deal with frustration, not knowing who Terrence Howard is," said the actor. "I've grown so much from anything that's happened in the past."
Officer Ray Tensing faces murder charge in killing of Samuel Dubose in Cincinnati
CINCINNATI (AP) — A University of Cincinnati officer who shot a motorist during a traffic stop over a missing front license plate has been indicted on murder charges, a prosecutor said Wednesday, adding that the officer “purposely killed him” and “should never have been a police officer.”
Hamilton County Prosecutor Joe Deters announced the grand jury indictment at a news conference to discuss developments in the investigation into the July 19 shooting of 43-year-old motorist Samuel DuBose by Officer Ray Tensing.
Tensing has said he was dragged by DuBose’s car and forced to shoot after he pulled over DuBose for a missing front license plate, according to a university police report. Tensing said in his radio call to a dispatcher that the car almost ran over him and he fired one shot, striking DuBose in the head.
Deters said Wednesday that Tensing’s contention that his arm got stuck in the car was “nonsense.”
The officer wasn’t dragged by the car, Deters said. “He fell backward after he shot (DuBose) in the head.”
Deters said a warrant has been issued for Tensing’s arrest.
Tensing’s attorney, Stewart Mathews, didn’t immediately return phone messages seeking comment after Deters’ announcement.
Mathews said earlier Wednesday that he thought an indictment was likely “given the political climate” and comments made by city officials. But Mathews said given the evidence he’s seen, he doesn’t believe there should be an indictment.
Body-camera video of the shooting was also being released Wednesday, the prosecutor said. DuBose’s family had been pressing for its release, and news organizations including The Associated Press had sued Deters to get it released under Ohio open records law.
The University of Cincinnati on Wednesday closed its main campus in anticipation of grand jury action in the case.
Deters called the shooting “senseless” and “asinine.”
“He purposely killed him,” Deters said. “He should never have been a police officer.”
Deters said when he saw the video of the shooting, he was shocked.
“And I realize what this was going to mean to our community, and it really broke my heart because it’s just bad,” Deters said.
“I feel so sorry for this family and what they lost,” Deters said. “And I feel sorry for the community, too.”
If convicted, Tensing could face up to life in prison.
OOPS! Lauren London & Boyfriend Nipsey Hussle Involved In Car Accident…Allegedly Caused By Aggressive Paparazzi
It seems West coast rapper Nipsey Hussle can’t seem to catch a break.
While enjoying an afternoon of shopping in Melrose with his girlfriend Lauren London, who stars on BET’s “The Game,” Nipsey’s day went from “hella” good to all the way bad. The couple was involved in a car accident. And it appears the paparazzi is to blame.
Photogs spotted the actress and her rapper boyfriend trekking through the trendy city when they ambushed them trying to catch a "money shot."
Apparently, as the lovebirds tried to drive away, the paps got too close to their vehicle and one person was struck. Nipsey was heard telling the cameraman he was out of line and being very aggressive while snapping the photos.
As you can, the cops were called to assess the situation. As of now, we’re not sure if anyone will be cited, but we’ll keep you posted. Glad everyone is OK!
As far as Nipsey’s luck going from bad to worse, this car accident comes on the heels of a recent drug arrest.
The 29-year-old rapper was caught with a stash of codeine (a drug sometimes used to create a mixed drug-filled drink) after being pulled over for a routine traffic stop last month. He eventually was released, taking to his Twitter to announce he wasn’t in jail, but he never said anything about the arrest. Hmph.
Tyra Banks & CREW come to The "America's Next Top Model" Cycle 22 Premiere Party
Tyra Banks's super successful reality franchise "America's Next Top Model" is like the energizer bunny of tv shows, it keeps going and going and going.
This year, Tyra (and the show) are celebrating its 22nd cycle ("ANTM" debuted in 2003).
To kick off another season, Tyra hosted a party in West Hollywood (sponsored by OPPO and NYLON) at Greystone Manor.
Of course, Tyra's longtime pal and confidant, Miss J. Alexander is on-board for another season of catwalk tips and critiques.
Actresses Camille Winbush (L) and Renee Olstead posed with Miss J.
Later, the entire creative team linked up for a pic: Co-Executive Producer J. Paul Buscemi, Executive Producer Dana Gabrion, Co-Executive Producer Jaimie Glasson, Executive Producer Ken Mok, Executive Producer Laura Fuest Silva, and Producer Jonah McMichael.
The new season of America's Next Top Model debuts August 5th.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘PEACE OUT’
Okie dokie. Well I gave peace a chance and it let me down. Lets try war, that can’t possibly be any worse
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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