Andra Day Gives Us All The Life on Her First ESSENCE Cover
Soulful singer, retro beauty and ESSENCE Festival performer Andra Day graces the cover of our June issue, where she opens up about her journey to stardom and where she gets her signature style (hint: She loves to channel her inner Lucille Ball!).
“I like to say I was established in the cities, dragged through the decades and picked up a couple of things [from every era],” she said.
It’s her love of vintage artists—think Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughan and Billie Holiday—that has turned her into one of today’s most recognizable voices. Her debut, jazz-infused album, Cheers to the Fall, immediately garnered critical acclaim—and it landed a permanent spot on our Spotify playlists.
“A lot of people think that Cheers to the Fall is about making a toast to the autumn season,” she said. “But the title itself means ‘Cheers to the possibility of criticism and cheers to the possibility of failure.’ I’m basically saying that I’m going for it without allowing fear to keep me from being who I’m really supposed to be.”
Also, wants to inspire people to rise up while drinking a Coke.
The Grammy-nominated singer's image and lyrics from her standout single "Rise Up" will appear exclusively on more than 40 million Coca-Cola cups at select McDonald's throughout the country, Coke officials told The Associated Press on Monday. Day's appearance on the red-and-white cups is an extension of the recently launched "Share a Cup and a Song" lyrics program.
The cups will be available May 2.
Clinton won Pennsylvania in 2008 as well, in part because of her deep ties to the state. Her grandfather worked in a mill in Scranton, her father was born and raised there and Clinton herself often visited. It was a welcome win after she faced a string of losses to Barack Obama.
Super Tuesday! Hillary Wins 4 Bernie wins One!
Hillary Clinton beat Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in Pennsylvania’s Democratic presidential primary, nabbing the biggest prize in Tuesday’s elections and further widening her delegate lead over Sanders.
She also won Tuesday’s primary contests in Delaware Connecticut and Maryland, while Sanders won Rhode Island. “With your help, we’re going to come back to Philadelphia for the Democratic National Convention — with the most votes and the most pledged delegates,” Clinton jubilantly told a crowd at her election night party in Philadelphia. “And we will unify our party to win this election and build an America where we can all rise together — an America where we lift each other up instead of tearing each other down.”
Clinton won Pennsylvania in 2008 as well, in part because of her deep ties to the state. Her grandfather worked in a mill in Scranton, her father was born and raised there and Clinton herself often visited. It was a welcome win after she faced a string of losses to Barack Obama.
The former secretary of state brought up those local ties during a Friday rally in the northeastern part of the state when talking about her support for gun control measures.
“I want to be really clear about this, because I learned how to shoot a gun behind our cottage in Lake Winola. And I know how important gun ownership and particularly hunting is here in northeastern Pennsylvania,” she said. “And I want you to know that we can’t ignore the Second Amendment and we can’t ignore that 33,000 people a year die from gun violence. And I think we are smart enough to figure out how to do that.”
Clinton also had the backing of Democratic officials in the state, including the mayors of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, the governor and the Democratic U.S. senator.
Clinton had been leading in the polls in the run-up to Tuesday, although it was by a small enough margin that many Sanders supporters hoped he could pull off a win there by winning over many of the state’s rural, white, working-class voters — some of whom may have supported Clinton over Obama in 2008. He attracted big crowds to his rallies and called the state’s contest “enormously important,“ stressing, as he often does, that he would do well if turnout was high.
Sanders spent election night in West Virginia, which holds its primary on May 10. He gave no indication that he intends to bow out before the convention, maintaining that he is best positioned to beat GOP front-runner Donald Trump in the general election
#RHOA: Sheree Whitfield Writing A Novel Based On Real Housewives Of Atlanta
Who gon check her Boo? Sheree Whitfield is currently occupying her time writing a dishy fictionalized novel about her experiences on Real Housewives Of Atlanta. Now you know the She By SheBroke shade is going to be epic, and you also know that Sheree needs that check, boo, so I’ll be sure to buy (and review – in fact I feel my heart palpitating at the thought!).
So just how based in reality will Sheree’s novel be? About as realistic as you average Real Housewives show! “Basically what I have done is created a reality show in print,” Sheree describes, and promises, “realistic situations, and at the same time, dripping with drama.”
“I wanted to take those very things – characteristics/issues/feelings/emotions/trials and tribulations that play out before viewers’ very eyes,” explains Sheree, “and form characters and situations around them.” Naturally there will be “plenty of shade being thrown in the pages of this book.”
So I see a MeMe character, and a Pam Z of Wigs-N-Cigs Manor, and Astraea, an attorney by day, a Machiavellian super villain by night, and a Nairobi Boore twirling near the axis of the sun trying to grab hold of the truth.
Rumor has it that Sheree’s book proposal spawned a bidding war between publishing houses so she walked away with a very lucrative deal. The novel will be set in Atlanta, of course, and will definitely feature some familiar settings and situations.
“You know how Law & Order describes their episodes as ‘ripped from the news headlines‘? Well, let’s just say the story line of my novel was ripped from reality show headlines,” Sheree tells Bravo’s Daily Dish. “And if you’re wondering if I’m referring to RHOA, let’s just say if you pick the right Georgia peach, it can be quite juicy.”
Unlike other Bravolebrities with books, Sheree is not writing a memoir, “Well, heck, you get to see my life play out every week, so there is no need for me to recap that, right? But it’s those things you don’t get to see that I’ve used as a template for this book.” So does that mean we will get behind the scenes dirt on her issues with Bob Whitfield, or the drama with Chateau Sheree?
Sheree’s novel will be released in Fall 2017 – right about the time she moves into Chateau Sheree…
#TEAMJUSSIE: Jussie Smollet congratulate his Sister Jurnee on her renewal of ‘Underground’
Yesterday we found out Jurnee Smollett’s new hot show "Underground" hit show just got renewed for a second season.
The WGN America runaway hit have people singing the revolutionary show's praises everywhere, and having a cult following has paid off. While Jussie was in Australia he got the news and sent his Sister a Tweet congratulating her. He said via Twitter: Congrats to my baby @jurneesmollett & the entire cast/crew of @UndergroundWGN 4 season 2! Well deserved👏🏿 #BreakFree
#NEWMUSIC: Fantasia – So Blue
Fantasia‘s new album “The Definition Of…” finally has a release date! The “Rock Soul” singer will be releasing her fifth studio album June 10th. The album is the follow up to her latest CD “Side Effects Of You” which came out in in 2013.
So far, Fantasia has provided us with different sides of her artistry as her latest single “Ugly” showcases a country flavor whereas her lead single “No Time For It” was a lot more progressive and modern.
LISTEN HERE
The new song “So Blue” has vibes that reminds us of the “Rock Soul” sound that Fantasia was trying to create with her last album. She is currently on the road with Anthony Hamilton as they headline their joint tour together.
YESSSSSS Fanny is back!
#HIPHOPNEWS: The Game Reveals Why Prince Collaboration Never Happened
The Game missed out on a chance to work with Prince. Over the weekend, after dropping his ode to the late icon with “Rest in Purple,” the Compton spitter revealed that he and the Purple One came close to collaborating.
“I wanted him to get on a song and he was down to do a song,” Game told TMZ. “He heard the song and there was one curse word in it. He was like, ‘Yo, I can’t get on that. It’s got a curse word in it.'”
But despite the opportunity to work with Prince, Game wasn’t willing to change his lyrics. “Prince became a Jehovah’s Witness and he cut out all that so we didn’t do the song because I needed that curse word,” he added. “I definitely needed it. I don’t even remember it but I just know that Prince wasn’t feeling it and I was and we laughed about it again when I saw him [at a later date].”
Prince died on Thursday (Apr. 21) of unknown causes. Since then, many have paid tribute to the Purple One, including Usher, Mariah Carey, Rihanna, and Frank Ocean.
Michael Strahan Apologized to Kelly Ripa For ‘Live’ Misfire
Cohosts talked over the weekend as daytime host drama unsettled network brass
Kelly Ripa has heard a lot of “I’m sorrys” in recent days, including from her cohost Michael Strahan.
Ripa, star of ABC’s morning chat show “Live with Kelly and Michael,” is due to return to the program Tuesday after sitting out most of last week. She was said to be upset that she was kept out of the loop for the network’s plan to switch Strahan to “Good Morning America” later this year. On Friday, staffers received an email from Ripa saying that she would come back to work on Tuesday.
In the meantime, she got apologies from Strahan and ABC boss Ben Sherwood, among others, for how the “GMA” affair was handled and for not telling her sooner.
“They talked over the weekend,” a source close to the show, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said of Ripa and Strahan. “I think Kelly appreciated the apology.”
Now, it may be Ripa’s turn to apologize. The cohost intends to say she’s sorry to fans who were puzzled by her absence and the attendant backstage drama, according to the insider.
Fans of the cohosts may want to savor their remaining days together. Buzz on the “Live” set is that Strahan’s exit, initially timed for sometime this summer, could happen as early as next month, to take advantage of the May “sweeps” ratings period.
Prince’s Sister, Tyka Nelson claiming Prince Had No Will Files Documents for his Estate!
WOW, it appears as though Prince really did NOT leave a will — according to new legal documents filed by his sister, Tyka Nelson.
According to TMZ: They have obtained documents filed in Minnesota, asking that she be appointed to probate Prince’s estate. She’s asking the judge to appoint her as a “special administrator.” Under Minnesota law, a special administrator is someone who is appointed when there is no executor named in a will.
Tyka says in her docs, “I do not know of the existence of a will and have no reason to believe that the decedent executed testamentary documents in any form.”
If Prince did indeed die without a will, the estate is divided equally among his siblings.
Tyka lists the people who are potential beneficiaries … all of whom are half brothers and sisters. They are John, Norrine, Sharon, Alfred and Omar. They are all living siblings of Prince. She also says she’s an heir.
It’s interesting … Tyka names Lorna as a deceased half sister who left no kids. Under Minnesota law Lorna’s out of the game when it comes to getting assets. But Tyka never even mentions Duane, reportedly Prince’s half-brother, who is also deceased.
Tyka then names Bremer Trust, National Association, which she wants to serve as the official administrator of Prince’s estate. Tyka says she wants Bremer Bank because they have provided financial services to Prince for years, and they are well versed in his affairs and best suited to protect his assets.
Hopefully, The family doesn’t spend the next few years fighting over his estate.
Wendy Williams says Rachel Roy must be getting paid by Beyoncé and Jay Z for ‘Lemonade’ drama
Wendy Williams thinks Beyoncé is a beautiful liar who concocted the freshly squeezed drama surrounding her new album “Lemonade.”
The always vocal daytime host believes Queen Bey and husband Jay Z may have paid off Rachel Roy to ignite infidelity rumors and suggest she’s “Becky with the good hair.”
"So Rachel Roy, first of all, you're not this fighting girl," Williams said Monday morning on “The Wendy Williams Show.”
Wendy Williams took issue with Bey's release date of "Lemonade."
“Unless you’re on Beyoncé's and Jay Z's payroll and they paid you to mix it up and add, for I guess, sales for the ‘Lemonade,’” she continued.
The fashion designer has faced renewed scrutiny the past two days from Beyoncé's infamous Beyhive amid speculation she’s the subject of Beyonce’s cheating anthem “Sorry.”
The singer’s lyrical dig at beau Jay Z’s rumored affair suggested: “He better call Becky with the good
Beyoncé seemed to address Jay Z's long speculated cheating in her song "Sorry" and fans decoded the track as an attack on Rachel Roy.
Roy, who was previously linked to the rapper in 2014, stirred up the swarm by seemingly responding in a now-deleted post, writing “good hair, don’t care.”
Aside from defending Roy, Williams also took issue with the “Single Ladies” star dropping her highly anticipated album on the heels of Prince’s death.
Beyonce and Jay Z appear to be very much Drunk in Love! The couple only had eyes for each other as they enjoyed another date courtside at the Clippers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder game at Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on March 2, 2016. While it's rare to see the couple pack on PDA, at one point the rapper could be seen adoringly holding onto his love’s ankle. Scandalous, we know!
The singer later shared a series of family snaps from Halloween to her website on Nov. 9, 2015.
"Quite frankly, I wish Beyoncé had held off on the album after Prince. Like, the weekend had blown over,” the host, fittingly wearing purple, said.
“And Bill Cosby, don't get beside yourself. Long after Prince is gone, and Beyoncé and Jay Z are still together, we are going to circle back around and still deal with you,” she added.
Brittney Griner Agrees to Pay Child Support to Glory Johnson
*Brittney Griner and Glory Johnson have reached a child support settlement regarding their twins, born last year. If you recall, Griner wanted nothing to do with the babies, as she thought they may have been conceived via Johnson’s relationship with an ex boy toy.
According to Bossip, Brittney – who banks $1.1 million a year – will pay Glory a little over $2,500 a month, as well as cover 90% of the twins’ expenses – or an extra $2,835 a month for two nannies. The child support is part of a larger settlement package that the pair agreed to, which will also cover medical expenses and childcare for their daughters, Ava Simone and Solei Diem. Griner will start paying support beginning May 1.
Griner’s childcare contribution will decrease as the girls get older, according to the hearing minutes. She’ll also have to pay Johnson $8,505 in back childcare expenses.
As previously reported, Johnson announced her pregnancy just days before Brittney filed court docs seeking an annulment to their marriage of 28 days. The WNBA star’s baby girls were born prematurely last October, but were originally due in February.
Brittney cited “fraudulent statements” made by Johnson as the reason for seeking an end to their marriage. She also told ESPN that she had doubts about tying the knot since the two had been involved in a domestic dispute just weeks prior to walking down the aisle, but she felt pressure to move forward and start a family. “I went along with it and I knew I shouldn’t have and it was a huge mistake,” Griner said.
Griner admitted she and Glory agreed to have a child with the help of a fertility clinic. Johnson claims Griner wanted to play the role of father to the children, but changed her mind and refused to pay support until tests determined the babies weren’t fathered by Glory’s ex-BF.
Erica Campbell gets a Radio Show
Gospel artist and reality TV star Erica Campbell, of Mary Mary, has snagged her own radio show. Reach Media/Radio One has confirmed that beginning May 10th, her new 4-hour morning show will be called GET UP! MORNINGS WITH ERICA CAMPBELL and air 6-10a.
Erica Campbell confirmed the news, stating,
"I’m grateful to REACH MEDIA, RADIO ONE, DAN OTERO of GLOBE STAR MEDIA and WARRYN CAMPBELL, CEO of my BLOCK RECORDS, for believing in me and my ability to inspire America to Get Up!"
Reach Media’s David Kantor added,
"ERICA has mastered her craft in music and she’s winning in reality TV and even social media. I’m glad REACH MEDIA and RADIO ONE can provide her access to syndicated radio–another media to dominate and share her inspirational voice."
Erica’s new show comes on the heels of the end of Yolanda Adams morning show. Last week, Yolanda Adams confirmed that her show would not continue.
Erica Monique Campbell is an American urban contemporary gospel, Christian R&B, and contemporary R&B recording artist and musician. She started her music career, in 1998, with her younger sister, Tina Campbell, as half of the gospel music group, Mary Mary. Her solo music career began in 2013, while she has since released two albums with Entertainment One Music, where they both charted on the Billboard magazine charts. She won a Grammy Award for Best Gospel Album at the 57th edition of the event.
Congrats to her!
Sam Bradford demands trade after Eagles' move for No. 2 pick
The Philadelphia Eagles have been informed that quarterback Sam Bradford wants to be traded and will not be showing up for their offseason program any longer, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Sam Bradford's reaction may not have been part of the Eagles' careful plan for their quarterback situation. It probably should have been.
Bradford is upset at the Eagles' trade last week for the No. 2 overall pick to draft a quarterback.
Bradford, who re-signed with the Eagles earlier this offseason, "is mad and wants to show everyone who's best," a source told Schefter last week.
Executive vice president of football operations Howie Roseman told Comcast SportsNet on Monday that he wanted "to reiterate our support for Sam Bradford and go back to our statements last week -- that Sam is our starting quarterback.
"His agent and Sam know how we feel about him. These workouts are voluntary. We look forward to seeing Sam again in the near future."
The Eagles acquired the No. 2 overall pick from the Cleveland Browns last Thursday in a blockbuster trade, using draft picks acquired in two previous trades. Roseman said the Eagles had been trying to move up ever since January and acknowledged that the team intends to take a quarterback with the No. 2 pick.
The Los Angeles Rams had already acquired the top overall pick from Tennessee for a slew of picks and have indicated they will take a quarterback. The Eagles will likely take either Cal's Jared Goff or North Dakota State's Carson Wentz, whichever is not taken by the Rams.
The Eagles made the trade despite signing Sam Bradford and former Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chase Daniel this offseason, doling out $34 million in guaranteed money to the quarterbacks ($22 million to Bradford on a two-year deal and $12 million to Daniel on a three-year contract).
Bradford, 28, started 14 games last season after the Eagles acquired him in an offseason trade with the Rams. The Eagles went 7-7 in his starts. He completed 65 percent of his pass attempts, throwing for 3,725 yards with 19 touchdowns and 14 interceptions.
GOOD DAMN RIDDANCE!
Oh? Nicki Minaj's Brother Accuses Victim of Having Multiple Lovers
Last week rapper Nicki Minaj's older brother Jelani Maraj was indicted on felony child sex abuse charges after he was accused of repeatedly raping a 12-year-old girl
Jelani claims some other adult is to blame...
According to Bossip lawyers for Jelani have requested phone records, text messages, social media passwords and other evidence that they feel will prove the evidence of sexual assault being used against Jelani.
The legal docs read,
“Our firm has a good faith basis to believe that the complainant in this case has had intimate physical contact with a man who is not the defendant in this case and who is older than 17 years of age and who may have caused there to be physical evidence of repeated vaginal and anal penetration of the complainant.”
Oh wow and how would you know all that and not report them to the authorities since they were over the age of 17.
He might as well put the damn handcuffs on his self idiot.
#EGGPLANT NATION! Meet That Boyee in Da the Hood!
Meet That Thug Luva and he wants you to see his SCHLONG! Well Do you? Then GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! And remember they’re NSWF!
DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT OWN any images posted on this blog. All images are found online or submitted.
ENJOY!
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES?
‘BIG PIMPIN’
You look like Willy the Pimp’s extremely bad at pimping cousin – Billy the Pimp.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
No comments:
Post a Comment