5/31/17

The Daily Buzz For June 1


REAL or FAKE NEWS? Is this the Official “Baby Boy 2” Movie Poster?
Tyrese continues to tease the upcoming movie, Bad Boy 2: Coming Of Age. On Tuesday (May 30th), the singer turned actor shared what appeared to be a movie poster. The poster (which could have been created by a fan) included images of Taraji P. Henson, Tyrese, Snoop Dogg and Ving Rhames – all of the characters who starred in the original film. Snoop, was killed off on the first version, so no word on how or if he’ll return for the sequel.
Over the weekend, Tyrese also posted a photo of Taraji, poolside with Adrienne-Joi Johnson, the actress who played the mother to one of his children. The photo was taken at John Singleton’s home, who also directed the original film.
No additional details about the project have yet been released.


#RHoA: Kandi Burress Celebrates Her 41st Birthday At Old Lady Gang In Atlanta
I’ll admit I’m a little late with this one. OH WELLS! Kandi celebrated her 41st birthday at Old Lady Gang restaurant in Atlanta.
Burruss’s friends, including Mama Joyce, Shamea Morton, Tiny Harris, Toya Wright, Big Tigger, Monyetta Shaw, Tommiee and more came out to celebrate her birthday at an all-white affair. Also in attendance were Kirk Frost and Rasheeda Frost, and Sky from Black Ink Crew.

Happy Belated Birthday Kandi!


#EMPIRE: Are you digging Taraji’s new Haircut?
WOW. Over the weekend Taraji8i P Henson was at a pool party and is showcasing a new haircut.
We can’t get the full effect of it because it’s wet. But from what you see do you like it?


#MUSICNEWS: Lauryn Hill & Nas Join Forces For Dynamic North American Tour
Ms. Lauryn Hill and Nas will be bringing their legendary chemistry to the stage for a dynamic joint North American tour this fall.
Announced by Live Nation on Tuesday (May 30), the co-headlining trek will be an incomparable live experience that kicks off Sept. 7 in Chicago, IL. Ms. Hill and Nas will travel to 17 cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Toronto, Boston, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles and more, before culminating Oct. 11 in Vancouver, BC.

Comedian Hannibal Buress and reggae star Chronixx will also join the tour on select dates. Nas and Lauryn previously toured together on the “Life Is Good/Black Rage” tour in 2012.

See the tour itinerary and ticket info below.

MS. LAURYN HILL & NAS TOUR DATES:
Sep 07 – Chicago, IL @ Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island ^
Sep 08 – Sterling Heights, MI @ Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill ^
Sep 10 – Toronto, ON @ Budweiser Stage ^
Sep 12 – Boston, MA @ Blue Hills Bank Pavilion ^
Sep 14 – Camden, NJ @ BB&T Pavilion +
Sep 15 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live +
Sep 20 – Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater ^
Sep 22 – Miami, FL @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater +
Sep 23 – Jacksonville, FL @ Daily’s Place ^
Sep 27 – Houston, TX @ Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land ^
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX @ The Pavilion at Irving Music Factory *^
Sep 30 – Austin, TX @ Austin360 Amphitheater ^
Oct 03 – San Diego, CA @ Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU +
Oct 05 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl ^
Oct 07 – Mountain View, CA @ Shoreline Amphitheatre +
Oct 10 – Seattle, WA @ WaMu Theater +
Oct 11 – Vancouver, BC @ Pacific Coliseum ^

^with Chronixx
+with Hannibal Buress and Chronixx

*On Sale Friday, June 2 at 12 p.m. local time
Citi cardmembers will have access to purchase pre-sale tickets beginning Wednesday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. local time until Thursday, June 1 at 10:00 p.m. local time through Citi’s Private Pass® program. For complete pre-sale details visit www.citiprivatepass.com.

TIDAL members will have access to a special pre-sale beginning on Thursday, June 1 at 10 a.m. Members can find details for purchasing tickets at TIDAL.com/MLHNasTour.
Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, June 2 at 10 a.m. local time. Exclusive VIP packages and additional ticket information can be found at www.livenation.com


#NEWHIPHOPVIDEO Video: Snoop Dogg feat. Redman, Method Man, & B-Real – ‘Mount Kushmore’
Hot off the release of his latest album Neva Left, Tha Doggfather unleashes his animated video featuring Redman, Method Man, and B-Real.
Unafraid of the controversy that followed his “Lavender (Nightfall Remix),” this clip features President Donald Trump once again, only this time, in animation. The current POTUS finds himself puzzled, trying to figure out what happened to the landmark at a scene where chicken bones, used condoms, and hoop earrings are found.
The cartoon visual shows exactly what happened, thanks to Red, Meth, B-Real, and Snoop. As the clip progresses, fans see that they were able to reshape Mount Rushmore to reflect their faces with a little help from TNT and some twerk-ready models.
“Mount Kushmore” is the latest single off Snoop’s 15th solo studio album, Neva Left, which dropped earlier this month. The project also features Wiz Khalifa, KRS-One, Devin the Dude, and Too $hort.

WATCH HERE

Up next, Snoop is set to perform his debut album Doggystyle at this year’s HARD Summer Music Festival in August. Plus, he will join Linkin Park on the band’s “One More Light World Tour” in October.


Beyoncé Bonded With Blue Ivy Carter over the Memorial Day Holiday!
You'd be hard-pressed to find a mother-daughter duo more stylish than this one.
On Memorial Day, Beyoncé and Blue Ivy got into the summer spirit in coordinating blue and pink swimwear and accessories. In an adorable candid shot shared on the Grammy winner's Instagram account, the future mother of three donned a vibrant blue bikini with her baby bump peeking out. Meanwhile, it was a helpful seat for her 5-year-old first-born, who was wrapped in her mother's arms atop her belly.
In perhaps a nod to her own name, little Blue also sported a blue print straw hat and a gold temporary flash tattoo on her arm while the "Formation" songstress accessorized with colorful statement earrings. The star sealed her look with a red lip and cascading hair.


#HA! The Internet Has Field Day With Tiger Woods’ DUI
Tiger Woods was arrested over the weekend for DUI and of course, the Internet lost their collective ish. The jokes kicked off and the memes flooded social media timelines; so here are the top hilarious memes floating around
They clowning him GOOD!


Cowboys’ Nolan Carroll Arrested on DWI Charges After his Own Welcoming Party
Dallas Cowboys cornerback Nolan Carroll, who has become the team’s biggest free agency addition in the secondary, was arrested on a DWI charge on Memorial Day in Dallas. According to reports, he had just left his own “Welcome to Dallas” party, celebrating his signing with the Cowboys.
After the festivities, Dallas police stopped noticed Carroll driving on the wrong side of the road. He was pulled over and arrested for DWI.   Carroll was released shortly after posting a $500 bond. He still faces consequences from the NFL, as his arrest violates NFL’s personal conduct policy.

The Cowboys signed the 30-year-old baller to a three-year, $10 million deal in free agency, which included a $1 million base salary and $3 million signing bonus, both of which are guaranteed. He was expected to compete for the starting position, joining the top two corners for the Dallas team, Orlando Scandrick and Anthony Brown. However, with Carroll’s arrest, he faces a possible two-game suspension.

On Tuesday, the Cowboys released a statement, revealing that the team is “aware of the situation and gathering information at this time.”  Carroll released a statement, as well, via Snapchat.

“Everybody gets knocked down in life. Everybody bobs when they shoulda weaved, no exceptions. But remember that YOU are responsible for how you respond to adversity. You can lay flat or you can choose to bounce back.”


'This Is Us' Staying On Tuesdays, NBC Reshuffles Schedule
NBC recently announced that This Is Us was making a move to Thursdays, but that’s no longer the case.
The network decided to keep the hit drama on Tuesdays at 9PM after The Voice this fall, according to Variety.
And instead, it will be going back to the four-sitcom format with with Superstore, The Good Place, Will & Grace, and Great News on Thursday nights.

Meanwhile, Law & Order True Crime: The Menendez Murders will follow This Is Us back to Tuesdays and air in the 10PM slot (and eventually Chicago Med will air in its place).
And Chicago Fire will air on Thursday nights at 10PM following the comedy line-up. Adjust your viewing schedules accordingly!


Djimon Hounsou Shows His Muscles During A Workout
Djimon Hounsou has got some seriously impressive muscles! The 53-year-old actor was spotted during a workout session on Tuesday afternoon (May 30) in Santa Monica, Calif. Not only did Djimon get in some climbing reps on the steep steps, he also showed off his arm strength on a makeshift pull up bar! Djimon did a ton of pull-ups before letting go of the bar with a twist.
His most recent film King Arthur: Legend of the Sword hit theaters earlier this month. Djimon‘s next movie Same Kind of Different as Me will be released on October 20th.


Donald Trump Reportedly Plans To Withdraw From Paris Climate Accord!
President Donald Trump plans to withdraw from the Paris Agreement on climate change, multiple outlets reported Wednesday. This would make the United States one of just three countries outside the historic pact to reduce planet-warming emissions.
Trump pledged during his campaign to “cancel” the deal, but delayed a decision for months amid a split in the administration on the issue. But in recent weeks, the camp opposing the accord apparently convinced the president to abandon it ― despite few political advantages and harsh economic and diplomatic consequences.
Trump has not directly addressed the reports, but he did tweet his campaign slogan on Wednesday morning and said he would make an official announcement “over the next few days”:

I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 31, 2017
Under the terms of the deal, the U.S. cannot officially withdraw until November 2019. But even an announcement that the country is looking to leave the deal shows that the White House has no plans to meet earlier targets for slashing greenhouse gas emissions.
That much was already clear. In March, Trump ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to review the Clean Power Plan ― a sweeping regulation passed by former President Barack Obama to limit emissions from the utility sector, by far the country’s biggest emitter. The policy was already stayed by the Supreme Court in February 2016 as a result of a lawsuit filed by former Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt, who is now Trump’s head of the EPA. Without the Clean Power Plan, the U.S. wouldn’t even come close to meeting its goals laid out in the 2015 Paris Agreement.

Trump vowed to jumpstart the U.S. economy by eliminating environmental regulations he blamed for holding back companies. In particular, he positioned himself as a staunch advocate for fossil fuels, nixing climate change funding from his proposed budget and scrapping rules that discourage pollution and boost renewable energy. But, somewhat ironically, major oil, gas and coal companies ― along with a plethora of other big corporations ― urged Trump to keep the U.S. in the Paris Agreement.
Environmental groups have little legal recourse given that the Obama administration bypassed the Senate to ratify the deal, arguing it did not constitute a treaty. But the Trump administration is still required to regulate carbon dioxide emissions as a public health threat under a 2007 Supreme Court ruling. How it plans to fulfill that legal responsibility that is unclear.

Then-Secretary of State John Kerry holds his 2-year-old granddaughter as he signs the Paris Agreement on climate change at United Nations Headquarters in New York City on April 22, 2016.
Quitting the Paris Agreement strikes a major diplomatic blow to the U.S. Only war-torn Syria and Nicaragua, the second-poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, are not included in the accord. Retreating from the agreement, which the U.S. took a lead role in brokering, brands the nation as a “rogue country” and a “climate pariah,” diplomats said. Without a seat at the table, the U.S. loses leverage over policy action on global warming, and cedes influence to rival superpower China, which has vowed to support poorer countries’ efforts to adapt to climate change.

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned on Tuesday that U.S. rivals such as China, Russia and Iran would “fill the void” on climate action if Trump chose to withdraw.
“Who cares?” Myron Ebell, a top climate change denier who led Trump’s EPA transition team, told HuffPost on Tuesday. “If countries are moving in the wrong direction, I don’t think the leader of that movement has much to look forward to. It seems to me that President Trump has a chance to not only turn the direction of the country around but the direction of the world around. Good luck to China.”

Yet few credible, peer-reviewed scientists believe manmade climate change isn’t a major problem, and a growing number of investors are already pouring money into transforming the energy economy.
The economic effects of leaving the Paris Agreement would likely be devastating. The U.S. is poised to lose access to fast-growing clean energy markets as Europe, India and China gain major footholds in an industry estimated to be worth $6 trillion by 2030. Countries that tax emissions could now put a tariff on American-made imports, complicating Trump’s plans to reclaim the U.S. mantle as a top manufacturing hub.

“It’s very clear that the energy economy is heading in a direction that, if you don’t engage with climate change, you’re going to miss out on a large number of jobs that have already emerged,” David Waskow, director of the World Resource Institute’s international climate program, told HuffPost on Tuesday. “Withdrawing and retreating would have very negative implications for the U.S. economically.”

It’s unclear what Trump gains politically from the withdrawal. The deal had overwhelming support. Sixty-one percent of Americans said the country should remain in the deal, while just 17 percent support withdrawing and 21 percent aren’t sure, according to a HuffPost/YouGov poll conducted earlier this month. And more than 400 U.S. cities, 37 states, 800 universities and nearly half of all Fortune 500 companies have already set their own clean energy and emissions targets.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Through The Fire & Flames
Don’t let your disability stop you from being you. If Hell doesn’t have a handicap ramp, you make one brother!


EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Rod
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HAVE A GREAT DAY AHEAD ALL!
EFREM

Taye Diggs is doing the MOST On Social Media and also he Has CAKE, CAKE, CAKE!!! 🙈🙉🙊


Taye Diggs is doing the MOST On Social Media and also heHas CAKE, CAKE, CAKE!!!
Taye Diggs like going OUT with a bang … and also having his buns out!
While playing on Snapchat, Diggs posted (and quickly deleted) this pic.
Of course, he got folks talking immediately.
Oh, and since we’re on the subject of Taye Diggs, he also has a new look he’s trying.
Enjoy!

5/30/17

The Daily Buzz For May 31


Prince William for GQ Magazine! HeGets Candid About Princess Diana: 'I Would Love Her to See the Children Grow Up'
Prince William is opening up about his mother Princess Diana and mental health in the July issue of British GQ.
Here’s what the 34-year-old Duke of Cambridge had to share with the mag:

On the 20th anniversary of Princess Diana’s death: “I am in a better place about it than I have been for a long time, where I can talk about her more openly, talk about her more honestly, and I can remember her better, and publicly talk about her better. It has taken me almost twenty years to get to that stage. I still find it difficult now because at the time it was so raw.”
On not having his mother around: “I would like to have had her advice. I would love her to have met Catherine and to have seen the children grow up. It makes me sad that she won’t, that they will never know her.”

On the importance of family: “I could not do my job without the stability of the family. Stability at home is so important to me. I want to bring up my children in a happy, stable, secure world and that is so important to both of us as parents. I want George to grow up in a real, living environment, I don’t want him growing up behind palace walls, he has to be out there. The media make it harder but I will fight for them to have a normal life.”
You can see the full shoot in the July issue of British GQ, on sale Thursday June 1st and to download from Tuesday May 30th.


#RHoA: WHAT? Tiny Harris May Get A Peach and Porsha Williams Is Filming With Who?
Season 10 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta is going to have a few shakeups with the addition of NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak and the removal of Phaedra Parks. It looks like there might even be a few more RHOA surprises in store as new friendships are made and some old friends who might even join the cast.

Porsha Williams is returning to the Bravo hit without her former best friend, but now that “Frick and Frack” are over, it looks like Porsha had no trouble moving on with another peach holder. Porsha and Kim have buddied up while filming for RHOA Season 10.
According to Bossip, Porsha and Kim have become very friendly recently, which makes total sense now that both are enemies of Kenya Moore. The new “Frick and Frack” (are we getting ahead of ourselves here?) have even more in common than that too. According to the report, while Porsha and Kim aren’t as close yet as Porsha and Phaedra were, Bravo producers are pushing the pair together and even want to give them a cute nickname to further cement (or is it doom?) their friendship.

Both Porsha Williams and Kim Zolciak have shaky friendships with Kandi Burrus. We all just watched Season 9 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, where Porsha spent most of the season accusing Kandi of wanting to drug and rape her. After learning that the rumor Phaedra told her did not come directly from Kandi’s mouth, it looks like there might be hope for Porsha and Kandi to reconnect on some level, even if they never manage to get as close as they have been in the past.
That doesn’t necessarily mean Kandi Burruss will be left out or that she’ll be forced to spend all of her time with Cynthia or Kenya. It turns out that Tiny Harris, who is currently divorcing her rapper husband, T.I., and ending her run on VH1, may be joining the ladies on Bravo for Season 10 of RHOA.

It’s not clear if Tiny will be getting a peach or if she’s just going to make appearances but rumors that she may be filming are not surprising at all. With Tiny and Kandi working and touring together again as half of Xscape, it’s almost certain that Bravo will want to film Kandi as she prepares to tour and make music.
There have also been reports that it was Tiny who stepped in and consoled Kandi after learning about the vicious rumors that lost Phaedra Parks all of her RHOA friends and reportedly even lost her the Bravo job too. It would be easy for Tiny to film with RHOA since she’s spending a lot of time lately with Kandi Burruss. There’s also a lot of interest in her private life that many Bravo viewers might tune in to see.

There has been a lot of chatter about who might be added to the RHOA lineup to replace Phaedra Parks. Previously, the conversation centered around Shamea Morton and Marlo Hampton. Both women have made numerous appearances on the show as a friend of the cast. It’s also a common belief that both Shamea and Marlo would jump at the chance to be a full-time peach-holding housewife.

The issue with Shamea or Marlo being added to the show full time is that Bravo fans already know who they are and they aren’t too excited about either one of them getting more screentime. On the other hand, Tiny Harris could be a very interesting addition now that she’s moved on from T.I. and reunited with Xscape. If Tiny does end up getting a full-time spot on RHOA, maybe she’ll tell everyone the whole story about what went down with Floyd Mayweather Jr


#EMPIRE: Do you think Lee Daniels is Telling The Untold Stories Of The Marginalized With ‘Empire’ And ‘Star’?
“I gotta tell you, for the record, I’m bored with Hollywood people of color saying Hollywood owes you something,” Lee Daniels told CBS News in January. “Don’t nobody owe you nothing. I had to fight for everything, from my very first movie on.”
This perspective from Daniels is only a part of what makes him a disruptor. In both his film and TV work, Daniels tells the previously untold stories of the marginalized. With Precious, he followed a plus-size Harlem girl enduring physical and emotional abuse; while in The Butler he told the story of Cecil Gaines—played by Forest Whitaker and loosely based on the little-known true story of Eugene Allen—an African-American White House servant reflecting on his eventful 34-year tenure.

In Empire, Daniels presents a soap opera-style drama with an almost entirely black cast: Loretha “Cookie” Lyon is a powerful woman taking back her record label after a long prison term, while one of her sons copes with bipolar disorder and another reveals he’s gay. In tackling themes of mental illness, the LGBTQ community and incarceration, Daniels once again puts the under-represented at the forefront.

In Star, meanwhile, Daniels put Amiyah Scott in a key role, making her only the second trans person to play a trans character in a scripted American drama series. Scott plays Cotton Brown, daughter of Queen Latifah’s religious beauty-salon manager Carlotta, who wrestles with her daughter’s sexuality in light of her faith, while struggling to reconcile her deep love for her daughter. As always, there are no simple, pat solutions in Daniels’ world.
Aside from his clear passion for music—both Empire and Star are musical dramas—Daniels’ success is founded on the strength of great storytelling. While he may be creating an even platform for those who’ve previously been kept out of the spotlight, it’s also true that his projects are all-inclusive, telling universal stories for audiences all over the world.


#NEWMUSIC: Ne-Yo – Another Love Song
Ne-Yo is bringing love to our hearts and ears this summer with his brand new single, “Another Love Song.”

The R&B crooner has been teasing fans over the past month or so with some loosie tracks, including “Earn Your Love,” the RaVaughn and Candice Boyd-assisted “More Than I Should,” and his remix of Kendrick Lamar’s “Humble.”  Today (May 30), Ne-Yo officially gets us ready for his new album with the summery dance song that celebrates falling in love.
Released by Motown Records and Ne-Yo’s Compound Entertainment, the exuberant track was written and produced by Ne-Yo along with Cirkut and Dr. Luke.

“Girl when you smile I know you’re smiling just for me, and nobody but me,” he sings. “Ain’t got no game baby, ain’t go game / Ain’t got no shame baby, ain’t got no shame / And I don’t know what it is when I hear your name / Suddenly I just got to sing / You make me want to sing, another love song.”

Tonight, Ne-Yo will join Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, and Jenna Dewan tatum as a judge on NBC’s “World of Dance,” which premieres at 10 PM/9 central. The 10-episode series will give dancers the opportunity to showcase their talents and the chance to take home the grand prize of $1 million.

Take a listen to “Another Love Song” HERE




New Hip Hop Video: Teyana Taylor Feat. Migos – Drippin
After gaining everyone’s attention last year for her stunning appearance in Kanye West’s “Fade” video, the singer delivers another erotic performance in the video for her new single, “Drippin” featuring Migos.
Showcasing her curvacious figure in glow-in-the-dark body paint, Taylor oozes seductive bedroom energy over the Harmony-produced track as she sings: “Wake up, I’m horny / Ride up, good morning / Beat it up ’cause I want it.”
If she wasn’t already ‘drippin’ sex appeal, G.O.O.D. Music’s First Lady continues to show off her provocative dance moves while wearing sexy lingerie, and finally being covered in syrup.

The Migos join the neon-colored visuals, performing their verses in between TT’s underwater dance moves and dazzling special effects.
It’s unclear where “Drippin” will land, but it could very well be the first single off Teyana’s sophomore album, the follow-up to 2014’s VII. 

Check out the NSFW video HERE
Teyana Taylor - Drippin ft Migos from Jimmy on Vimeo.



Chris Brown Gives his Daughter Royalty's a Pool Party for her Third Birthday!
Chris Brown hosted the cutest birthday party for his daughter Royalty!
The 28-year-old entertainer’s baby girl just turned three and the father-daughter duo decided to celebrate with a pool party on Sunday (May 28).
Chris took to his Instagram to share lots of photos from the event, which included tons of friends, presents and some colorful sweet treats.
“MY BEAUTIFUL BABY GIRL IS OFFICIALLY 3 YEAR OLD!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️. HBD RO RO! I LOVE YOU,” Chris wrote, along with a pretty portrait Royalty.

It looks like everyone had a blast at the birthday bash!


OH SNAP! ‘Underground’ Canceled After 2 Seasons and Jurnee Smollet-Bell Responds!
I am completely SHOCKED WGN has canceled “Underground” after two seasons because the network is heading in a different direction.

Tribune Media President and CEO Peter Kern said:
Despite Underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our new direction and we have reached the difficult decision not to renew it for a third season. We are tremendously proud of this landmark series that captured the zeitgeist and made an impact on television in a way never before seen on the medium.
We thank the incomparable creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski and the great John Legend, along with the talented creative team and cast who brought the unsung American heroes of the Underground Railroad to life. We are grateful to the loyal fans of Underground and our partners at Sony Pictures Television.

It is our hope that this remarkable show finds another home and continues its stories of courage, determination and freedom.
BET came close to securing a deal for “Underground,” but Viacom pulled out. 

Well Jurnee Smollet-Bell, who starred and slayed her role as Rosalee, took to social media to thanks fans of the show for “running” with them for 2 seasons.
She also noted that WGN America has been acquired by Sinclair and their goal is the turn the network into the “next Fox News.”

In the true spirit of “The Black Rose,” Jurnee encouraged fans to make their voices heard if they want a season 3.

She wrote: Listen, we love you all. We hear you…we have the best fans in the world. Y’all been running with us for 2 seasons and are the reason we even got this far.

Unfortunately, it’s true, WGN America cancelled #underground today. They were bought by Sinclair. Google them. They are going in a different direction and want to become the next Fox News. Arg.
I wish I was telling you different news but just know we love you all and are grateful to everyone that has been running with us. Playing Rosalee has been the privilege of a lifetime.
If you want a season 3, feel free to let the world know #riseup #TheBlackRose

See Jurnee Bell’s post below.
If you want a season 3, feel free to let the world know #riseup #TheBlackRose


Ariana Grande’s Manchester Benefit Concert to Feature Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and More
Ariana Grande’s “One Love Manchester" benefit concert on Sunday, June 4, will feature a star-studded lineup.
The show will take place at the Emirates Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester, and all proceeds will go to the We Love Manchester Emergency Fund, which was set up by the city to help victims and families who were affected by the May 22 suicide bombing at Grande’s show. Some of the acts confirmed for the fundraising event include Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell Williams, Usher, Take That and Niall Horan. 

The concert will be broadcast on BBC Television, BBC Radio and Capital Radio Networks. It will also be livestreamed via a digital partner, which has not yet been announced.
Grande, 23, previously announced her decision to hold a benefit concert in a lengthy statement on her Twitter on Friday, May 26. “I’ll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to have a benefit concert in honor of and to raise money for the victims and their families,” she wrote. “I want to thank my fellow musicians and friends for reaching out to be a part of our expression of love for Manchester."
She also reflected on the terror attack, which killed 22 people and injured at least 59 people. “My heart, prayers and deepest condolences are with the victims of the Manchester Attack and their loved ones. There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better. However, I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way,” she continued. "The only thing we can do now is choose how we let this affect us and how we live our lives from here on out. I have been thinking of my fans, and of you all, non stop over the past week."

Grande is offering free tickets to fans who were at the Manchester show if they register with Ticketmaster by Wednesday, May 31, at 4 p.m. BST. General admission and hospitality tickets go on sale Thursday, June 1, at 10 a.m. BST


#UNSUNG: TV One’s ‘Unsung’ Summer 2017 Season 9 Line Up Includes Wyclef Jean, Marvin Sapp, Jagged Edge, Switch, The Dramatics, Shanice and Ice T.
It looks like TV One’s ‘Unsung’ returns this summer for the ninth season.  Featuring these artists, Wyclef Jean, Marvin Sapp, Jagged Edge, Switch, The Dramatics,Shanice and Ice-T!

But wait, Why Marvin Sapp UNSUNG? He’s still performing and is now a Bishop and Pastor of a successful church!


Officer Who Shot Tamir Rice Is Fired for something Else!
CLEVELAND (AP) — The police officer who shot and killed 12-year-old Tamir Rice was fired Tuesday for inaccuracies on his job application, while the officer who drove the patrol car the day of the shooting was suspended for violating a tactical rule.
Cleveland Police Chief Calvin Williams announced the discipline against officers Timothy Loehmann, who shot the boy, and Frank Garmback, who was driving the cruiser that skidded to a stop near the boy.
Tamir, who was black, was shot outside a recreation center in November 2014 as he held a pellet gun that the white officers mistook for a real firearm. The killing became part of a national outcry about police violence against minorities, particularly black boys and men.

Loehmann was fired because he wasn’t truthful on his job application, Williams said. A disciplinary letter cited his failure to reveal that a suburban department had allowed him to resign instead of being fired at the end of a six-month probationary period.
Garmback was suspended for 10 days for violating a tactical rule for his driving that day. A disciplinary letter against him cited him for driving too close to Rice. Video of the shooting shows the patrol car skidding to a stop just feet from the boy.
The two officers had gone to the center after a man waiting for a bus called 911 to report a “guy” was pointing a gun. He told the dispatcher that the guy could be a juvenile and the gun might be a “fake,” information that wasn’t conveyed to the officers. Loehmann shot Tamir within two seconds after the police cruiser stopped near the boy.

A county prosecutor announced in December 2015 that Loehmann and Garmback wouldn’t be indicted after telling a grand jury there wasn’t evidence to support criminal charges.
After the police were notified that the officers wouldn’t face criminal charges, Williams ordered a committee to conduct an administrative review. He said both officers were disciplined for violating department rules.
“There’s a 12-year-old kid, dead. People on both sides are going to say, ‘It wasn’t enough, it was too much,'” said Williams. “We have to be fair and objective.”

Tamir’s mother, Samaria Rice, expressed mixed feelings about the discipline.
“I’m relieved that Loehmann was fired as he should be. He should never have been a police officer,” she said, but “Garmback should be fired for pulling up so close to Tamir.”
Samaria Rice settled a federal civil rights lawsuit with the city last year for $6 million. She and her attorney, Subodh Chandra, said Cleveland city agencies suffered from systematic problems and that they hope a Department of Justice investigation will lead to rare federal civil rights charges.
“Shame on the city of Cleveland for taking so long to deal with the situation,” said Samaria. “We still need accountability.”


Mariah Carey & Bryan Tanaka Jet to Napa For Holiday Weekend
Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka jetted off for a romantic weekend in Northern California!
The rumored on-again couple headed to explore the vineyards on Monday (May 29) in Napa Valley, Calif.
Mariah took to her Instagram to share some cute photos from the trip, writing, “A beautiful experience at the vineyards in Napa Valley.”
While Mariah was enjoying the sights, her pup Cha Cha was well taken care of thanks to Wag, a dog walking app.
“Cha Cha‘s got her own app for ordering dog walkers on demand! Thanks @wag for the complimentary walks for life!” Mariah wrote.


Britney Spears Enjoys Dinner Date With Boyfriend Sam Asghari in Malibu 
Still going strong! Britney Spears enjoyed a romantic dinner date with boyfriend Sam Asghari on Sunday, May 28.
The singer, 35, looked pretty in pink in a strapless dress and black chunky heels for the holiday weekend outing while her beau opted for a blue polo shirt and black jeans.
Spears opened up earlier this year about her unlikely romance with the 22-year-old fitness model and dancer, which began after they met while filming her “Slumber Party” music video in 2016.
"We were doing the scene where I was doing the walk scene through the hall to go through the door to go to the bedroom, and we were sitting there and waiting and waiting together for like 20 minutes at a time,” Spears told Fast in the Morning With Nathan Fast in January. “We were having to be literally stuck there together, so we were basically forced to talk to each other. … We started talking about sushi and started talking about things we like and were like 'We should go to sushi one day.'”
Spears said that it wasn’t until five months later that she got the courage to actually call up the hunk.
 “I found his number in my bag. I was like, 'He is really cute. This guy is really cute,'" she shared. "So then I called him, and ever since then, he is just a really fun, funny person."

The pair first stepped out together publicly at CAA agent Cade Hudson's birthday party in January.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
WHITE ON WHITE ON WHITE
I say, technically he’s cool until Labor Day.


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