Zoe Saldana Opens Up About Sexism In Hollywood, Nina Simone Biopic Controversy In ‘Allure’
Zoe Saldana opens up about sexism in Hollywood and the controversy surrounding her role as Nina Simone, as she covers Allure magazine.
The Star Trek Beyond star recalled an experience in which a producer told her, “I hired you to look good in your underwear holding a gun.” She says that she was told walking into the project that she was really wanted for the part, and was encouraged to share any input or ideas she had.
“That’s what I was doing,” she added, “and this producer was so bothered by the fact that he had to disrupt his vacation to call me and tell me to stop being a difficult b**ch. I thought, Wow, it’s real. It really happens.”
On criticism she received for playing iconic singer, Nina Simone, in the recently released biopic Nina:
“There’s no one way to be black,” she says quietly and slowly, clearly choosing her words carefully. “I’m black the way I know how to be. You have no idea who I am. I am black. I’m raising black men. Don’t you ever think you can look at me and address me with such disdain.”
The very idea that Saldana could be considered too pretty to play Simone seems to make the actress more sad than defensive. “I never saw her as unattractive. Nina looks like half my family!” she says. “But if you think the [prosthetic] nose I wore was unattractive, then maybe you need to ask yourself, What do you consider beautiful? Do you consider a thinner nose beautiful, so the wider you get, the more insulted you become?”
Additionally, she talks giving birth to her twin boys, Cy and Bowie, two months early by emergency C-Section, YouTube and more at allure.com.
#RHOA: Kenya Moore VS Vivica Fox..REDUX!
Looks like that beef between Vivica A. Fox and Kenya Moore still isn't over. Aunt Viv did NOT hold back on the. Ever since they were at each other's throats during season 14 of "Celebrity Apprentice" last year, the beef between Vivica Fox and Kenya Moore hasn't cooled off.
Viv rolled to "The Wendy Williams Show" today to chop it up about her upcoming movie Independence Day: Resurgence.
Wendy asked her how she landed the role of Cookie's older, snobby sister on "Empire," and the answer came with a side of shade. Viv said:
"He [Lee Daniels] saw my epic showdown [in the boardroom] with Toxic Trick, and he gave me a call and said 'B*****tch you gon' be on my show'."
"Toxic Trick" is the name Viv called Kenya Moore all last year.
When Wendy asked if she'd seen the "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star since the "Celebrity Apprentice" finale, Viv said:
"No, I haven't. I'm too busy having a legitimate carer. And making sure people get paid."
LOL!!! And even though Donald Trump was once her boss on "Celebrity Apprentice," Viv's not here for him nabbing the position of POTUS.
The Sharknado 2 star says he's a good businessman and was a gentleman on the show, but he's shown himself to be misogynistic and racist and the leader of the free world must carry himself with more class. Bloop.
Check out the full interview HERE
LAWDY!
#EMPIRE: Ladies Serayah Wore the Cutest Crochet Crop Top — And It's Only $16
Leave it to Serayah to give life in this summer’s hottest trend, showing girls everywhere how to effortlessly master the crochet look. This summer is rife with bohemian influences (embroidered tops! flare jeans! round-frame sunglasses!) but the newest addition to our fave list of trends is most definitely crochet.
While designers from Tommy Hilfiger to Oscar de la Renta made use of the whimsical retro texture, in all shapes and sizes, Serayah’s look has us currently dreaming of the crochet crop top. The actress took the Canadian tuxedo to the next level by slipping an oversized denim trucker jacket over a neutral crochet crop top from Forever 21. The best part? It's only $16. Pick it up here. And move fast: a deal this good won't be around for long.
Cute!
NEW R&B MUSIC: R. KELLY – ‘P**SY IS MINE’
Oh ok, Kellz continues to get raunchy on a random new joint that he recently released online.
In between dates on his “Buffet Tour,” R. Kelly shares the provocative sex jam “P**sy Is Mine,” where he gets dirty using football-themed innuendos over trap production.
“I made a touchdown in that p**sy / And now I’m in the end zone…She threw it back like she hiking that booty to me,” he sings.
Earlier this year, Kellz teamed up with Chris Brown, Tank, and Anthony Hamilton on the remix to “Back to Sleep,” and Digital Farm Animals on “Wanna Know.”
Stream R. Kelly’s latest joint HERE
New Hip Hop: Rick Ross – ‘Same Hoes’
Rick Ross is naming names. The Maybach Music boss has unleashed his new single “Same Hoes,” which is all about how much he has in common with other stars.
“Me and Pusha T fuckin’ the same hoes,” he raps. “Me and T.I.P. we fuck the same hoes / Me and Chris Brown, we fuck the same hoes.”
That rhyming trend continues throughout the song, with other big names mentioned, including Justin Bieber, Snoop Dogg, and P. Diddy. The list goes on, looking like the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with additional mentions of Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart, and Floyd Mayweather added to the mix, among a ton of others.
“Same Hoes” follows last week’s debut of “Make It Work,” a Self Made 4 single. Prior to that, Rozay teamed up with Chrisette Michele on “Equal” and earlier this year, he announced his new deal with Epic. Could “Same Hoes” be the lead single off his Epic solo debut?
Listen to “Same Hoes” HERE and see how many celebrity names you can spot.
LOL!
OOOPS! Joseline Hernandez Accuses Stevie J Of Gay Porn Addiction
The Joseline Hernandez vs Stevie J saga is apparently continuing out in these social media streets. As you know, the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta stars have split and not peacefully taking to places like Instagram and Twitter to air our their grievances.
Joseline has recently taken to Instagram with what appears to be documentation of her taking a lie detector test. Long story short, the document alleges that Stevie has a porn addiction. The doc also alleges that Stevie is also into gay porn. And of course, she’s got receipts.
Stevie has yet to comment. Our guess is, this drama will spill over into the reunion that will be taped this month. #Sheesh.
Janet Jackson Is Not Using a Surrogate
Back in May 50-year-old pop star Janet Jackson shocked her fans by abruptly canceling her Unbreakable Tour to start a family
Tito Jackson confirms his sister is actually pregnant...
While many assumed the aging starlet would use a surrogate for the birth, this week on Andy Cohen Live Janet's brother Tito Jackson said Janet is definitely carrying her own baby.
Tito wouldn't share the baby's due date or sex but says Janet is doing well and that the family is just hoping for a healthy baby.
OWN Premieres “GREENLEAF”: Oprah & Cast Attend
OWN premiered their new scripted series ‘Greenleaf’, at The Loft in LA. The cast was in attendance including: Oprah Winfrey (Executive Producer and recurring role as Mavis McCready) along with cast members Merle Dandridge (Grace Greenleaf), Keith David (Bishop James Greenleaf), Lynn Whitfield (Lady Mae Greenleaf), Kim Hawthorne (Kerissa Greenleaf), Lamman Rucker (Jacob Greenleaf), Tye White (Kevin Satterlee), Deborah Joy Winans (Charity Greenleaf-Satterlee), Desiree Ross (Sophia), plus Craig Wright (Executive Producer/Creator) and Clement Virgo (Executive Producer/Director). We also spotted Niecy Nash, Kellee Stewart, MAJOR. and a few other famous faces. Check out the flix!
About “Greenleaf”: The new original drama series “Greenleaf” from award-winning writer/producer Craig Wright (“Lost,” “Six Feet Under,” “Brothers and Sisters”) takes viewers into the unscrupulous world of the Greenleaf family and their sprawling Memphis megachurch, where scandalous secrets and lies are as numerous as the faithful. Born of the church, the Greenleaf family love and care for each other, but beneath the surface lies a den of iniquity — greed, adultery, sibling rivalry and conflicting values — that threatens to tear apart the very core of their faith that holds them together. “Greenleaf” stars Merle Dandridge (“The Night Shift”) as Grace Greenleaf; Keith David (“Community”) as Bishop James Greenleaf; Lynn Whitfield (“The Josephine Baker Story”) as Lady Mae Greenleaf; Kim Hawthorne (“Rake”) as Kerissa Greenleaf; Lamman Rucker (“Meet the Browns”) as Jacob Greenleaf; Tye White (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”) as Kevin Satterlee; Deborah Joy Winans (“Whitney”) as Charity Greenleaf-Satterlee; Desiree Ross (“Falling Skies”) as Sophia; and Oprah Winfrey (“Selma”) in a recurring role as Mavis McCready.
“Greenleaf” is produced for OWN by Lionsgate Television. Executive producers are Oprah Winfrey, Craig Wright and Clement Virgo. The series, which follows the Greenleaf family and their Memphis megachurch, will launch with a two-night premiere on Tuesday, June 21 at 10 p.m. ET/PT and Wednesday, June 22 at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. ET/PT on OWN. The series will regularly air on Wednesdays at 10 p.m. ET/PT.
Rihanna Shoots “This Is What You Came For" Video
Before she kicks the European leg of her ANTI World Tour, Rihanna is gearing up to star in a new video. Record producer Calvin Harris teased a few behind-the-scenes pictures of RiRi working her magic for the cameras for the “This Is What You Came For” visuals.
Rih stares seductively into the camera in the video treatment for the single that was released back in April. The “BBHMM” singer helped debut the song when she popped up during Calvin's headlining set at Coachella earlier this year.
You'll be able to see the visuals when the video is released TODAY June 17
Take a listen to the track HERE
RiRi will also hit the stage in Amsterdam tomorrow (June 17th) to kick off the European leg of her ANTI World Tour.
“Wicked” Movie Gets December 2019 Release Date!
As one of the most beloved Broadway musicals in recent memory, “Wicked” has developed quite a loyal following, and soon it will be a major motion picture.
Universal Pictures just announced the adaptation will hit screens on December 20th, 2019, under the direction of Stephen Daldry and producer Marc Platt.
The three-time Tony-Award-winning stage production was adapted from Gregory Maguire’s bestselling novel “Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West.” Stay linked for all the latest updates!
#EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Junior
Meet Junior! And you can see under the towel when you GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS!! And remember they’re NSFW!
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AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘THE HUMAN SNOWBALL’
You look like those white cheddar cheeseball puffs they release at Christmas time…..I dig that.
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM
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