Robert De Niro for GQ UK - December 2019!
Robert De Niro has launched a fresh attack on Donald Trump, branding him 'dangerous' and a 'low-life' who is 'going to ruin this country'.
Veteran actor, De Niro also blamed fans of The Apprentice for 'creating a monster' and buying into Trump's brand.
The star of The Godfather Part II, Goodfellas and more recently The Irishman, added that he agrees President Trump has blood on his hands over some of the recent mass shootings in America.
Speaking to British GQ, De Niro said he initially gave Trump 'the benefit of the doubt' when he was first elected in 2016.
But De Niro, who was one of a string of high-profile Trump critics who was targeted by 'MAGA bomber' Cesar Sayoc's crudely made pipe bombs, soon turned on the president.
He branded Trump 'beyond a horrible person' and agreed the president had blood on his hands for the crimes of his alleged followers.
The 76-year-old told GQ: 'He's beyond a horrible person. I went on television the day after he was elected and I said, ''I'm willing to give him the benefit of the doubt''.
'But he's worse than we ever thought he would be. He's an idiot. He's a fool. He's a buffoon. He's silly. He's tacky. He's dangerous.
'That stupid show The Apprentice, people bought it. They buy into it...They created a monster.'
De Niro was asked if Trump has 'blood on his hands' over mass shootings perpetrated by killers appearing to mimic his anti-immigrant rhetoric,
The spate of shootings included the killings of 22 people at a Walmart in El Paso in which the gunman posted a manifesto warning of a 'Hispanic invasion of Texas'.
The actor replied: 'Yeah. I think he does. And everyone is realizing that now, more and more.
'It's so preposterous that the NRA has a grip on the Republicans. It's all about money.
'They're beyond shame. Those [gunmen] are crazy people, but they're inspired by Trump and what he's allowed.
'It's all subtle but it's all there. He's allowed it. He starts it. He encourages it.'
De Niro said he was a fan of the response from Beto O'Rourke, formerly the city's representative in Congress, before running to be the Democrat nominee for president in 2020.
O'Rourke was one of a string of Democrats who blamed Trump's stance on immigration as paving the way for the massacre.
The Hollywood star added: 'I liked [O'Rourke] saying, ''Don't come to El Paso!'' And Trump got upset. He said, ''Don't f****** come to El Paso! Don't f****** come!'' And people have to stand up and say enough is enough now.'
De Niro went on to express surprise at an apology issued by Sayoc, who mailed explosive devises that did not detonate to former presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, former President Barack Obama, ex-Vice President Joe Biden, CNN, The New York Times and members of Congress last August.
Sayoc, a Trump fanatic who said he believed prominent Democrats were encouraging violence, said he was 'beyond so very sorry' for his actions at his sentencing.
De Niro said: 'Well, probably for the last time he apologized. I wonder what he'd have said if those bombs had succeeded?
'If they were set and something did happen, to even one person, he can apologize but it would be too late.
'But I think all this stuff with Trump and all his shenanigans and nonsense is what is setting the tone for what is going on.
'We all know it. It's beyond a disgrace. He's a low-life. He's going to ruin this country.'
During the interview, De Niro also spoke about rejoining his Godfather co-stars, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, on screen for the Netflix production of The Irishman, which was directed by Martin Scorsese.
De Niro was also asked about the possibility of the mafia being behind the assassination of President John F Kennedy in 1963.
His character in the movie, Frank Sheeran, even claimed to have handled the rifles that were given to Lee Harvey Oswald.
De Niro said: 'I never used to think that there was a connection between the mob and Kennedy and the assassination.
'But I started thinking, you know, maybe there was, maybe there was...You know, sometimes those guys like to brag, about this, about that, yada yada.
'But Frank wasn't like that. And there are people who think it could have been more connected than we think.'
He also discussed his memories of his father, working with Marlon Brando on The Godfather Part II and old New York.
When asked about his appearance in the TV ads for Warburton bead in Britain, De Niro said: 'I thought it was funny. I saw [Sylvester] Stallone do it and I thought at least he has a sense of humor about it and about himself.'
The full feature is in the December issue of British GQ available via digital download and newsstands on Friday November 1.
#RHOA: Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley Are ‘Rebuilding Their Relationship’ Day by Day!
Taking things slow. Porsha and Dennis McKinley are “re-engaged” following their June split and are continuing to work on things, the Real Housewives of Atlanta.
“We’re happy and we’re raising our daughter together,” Williams, 38, says. “It’s been a long road, one we’re still on. We’re going day by day rebuilding our relationship and making sure our foundation is where we want it to be to have a strong family.”
The Celebrity Apprentice alum debuted her relationship with McKinley, 42, on Instagram in June 2018. Three months later, she announced she was pregnant and the duo welcomed their first child, daughter Pilar, in March 2019. In May, split rumors began to circulate following infidelity rumors that he adamantly denied — and that will all be shown on the upcoming season 12.
“Fans will see everything. I think fans like the fact that I’ve always been very honest and transparent, and I definitely had to just dig in and continue to be that way, even though I was going through a hard time,” the “Flatline” singer continues. “Fans will see us in counseling and will see me dealing with real life. A lot of what a lot of people deal with in relationships, they’re going to see on TV — the good and the bad and the ugly.”
However, while she’s gotten used to the cameras always following her – she joined the series in 2005 — it was a bit more difficult during her relationship struggles.
“I think the cameras became so big,” the reality star admits. “Having to deal with a breakup on camera, having to deal with just what we were going to do as a family, it was really difficult.”
Season 12 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres on Bravo Sunday, November 3, at 8 p.m. ET.
#Empire: Terrence Howard To Star and Executive Produce New Film After Announcing Retirement!
It’s fairly common for rappers to say they’re retiring, then announce a new project shortly afterward. But it’s not really typical of actors.
But that’s exactly what Terrence Howard did, because less than a month after the “Empire” star said he was done with acting, it’s been revealed that he’ll be starring in a new film. He’ll also be executive producing it.
The new project is called “Triumph,” which Deadline says is a story about a smart kid who has “mild cerebral palsy” and two main goals. One is to make his school’s wrestling team, and the second is to win the heart of a girl he pines for.
On Wednesday Howard released a statement about the new film and said he’s proud to be working on it, because of the cerebral palsy component.
“I’m proud to be a part of this important film, ‘Triumph’ that highlights virtues such as sacrifice, perseverance and the infinite strength of the human spirit; overcoming adversity while promoting anti-bullying and inclusivity for young people with disabilities,” he stated. “My family and I are honored to support the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation with this film.”
But Howard’s excitement to be in the movie is in direct contrast to what he said about acting in September, because at that time it seemed like he was over the craft entirely.
“I’m done with acting. I’m done pretending,” he said on “Extra” while promoting the six and final season of “Empire.” “I’m just focusing on bringing truth to the world.”
And after “Empire” wraps up, people will also get to see Howard in the film “Cut Throat City,” directed by the Wu-Tang Clan’s RZA.
It’s about four friends who return to their neighborhood in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina hit and left them with nothing.
“Cut Throat City,” which is slated to hit theaters in 2020, also stars Wesley Snipes, Demetrius Shipp Jr. from the Tupac Shakur biopic “All Eyes on Me,” as well as T.I.
Howard will also be in another film titled “Selfie,” which, according to IMDb, is still in production.
#MusicNews: John Legend to Release Deluxe Edition of “A Legendary Christmas” Album!
Veteran singer John Legend has just announced the upcoming release a deluxe edition of his “A Legendary Christmas” album. The 18-track album is executive produced by Raphael Saadiq and will be released on November 8 via Columbia Records. The album features new original recordings of 4 holiday classics and is available for pre-order now.
Kelly Clarkson joins John for a reimagined version of the holiday classic “Baby It’s Cold Outside,” with updated lyrics written by John and comedian Natasha Rothwell of the hit HBO series Insecure. The new take is a modern and irreverent narrative:
I really can’t stay (BABY IT’S COLD OUTSIDE)
I’ve gotta go away (I CAN CALL YOU A RIDE.)
This evening has been (SO GLAD THAT YOU DROPPED IN)
So very nice (TIME SPENT WITH YOU IS PARADISE)
My mother will start to worry (I’LL CALL A CAR AND TELL ‘EM TO HURRY)
Additional standouts from the album include the new tracks “This Christmas,” “My Favorite Things” and “Christmas in New Orleans.”
John Legend “A Legendary Christmas” Deluxe Edition Tracklist:
1. What Christmas Means to Me (feat. Stevie Wonder on harmonica)
2. Bring Me Love
3. This Christmas
4. My Favorite Things
5. Baby, It’s Cold Outside (feat. Kelly Clarkson)
6. Christmas in New Orleans
7. Silver Bells
8. Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (feat. Esperanza Spalding)
9. No Place Like Home
10. Merry Christmas Baby / Give Love on Christmas Day
11. Christmas Time Is Here
12. By Christmas Eve
13. Purple Snowflakes
14. The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire)
15. Please Come Home for Christmas
16. Wrap Me Up in Your Love
17. Waiting for Christmas
18. Merry Merry Christmas
#HipHopNews: Megan Thee Stallion To Introduce New Alter-Ego On Debut Album!
After an epic 2019, the Houston hottie is already mapping out 2020 which includes her debut album. In an interview with NPR, she opened up about the long-awaited project.
“I felt like my mixtapes were me flirting with my fans,” said Meg. “I never wanted to do an album ’cause I was like, ‘Oh, that feel like marriage. That’s a commitment.’ But now, I’m ready to settle down with an album.”
The album, which follows May’s Fever mixtape, will also introduce her newest alter-ego, Suga. “There’s a lot of people up here,” said Meg, whose alter-egos include Hot Girl Meg, Thee Stallion, and Tina Snow. “My next project I will be introducing a new lady. Her name is Suga. She’s besties with Tina Snow.”
And her only competition is herself. “I’m always trying to one-up myself. I don’t feel like I’m in competitive with anybody,” she said. “If I’m worried about beating somebody else, I’m not going to be the best version of me. It shouldn’t be a competition because somebody else winning is not going to make me lose.”
During a recent performance at NPR’s Tiny Desk Fest, she debuted one new track, which includes the lyrics: “Everybody wanna know who Megan dating That depends on whatever the date is / I got me a European papi out of Italy.”
In between performing on “SNL” and hosting her Hottieween parties, Megan also stars in her Halloween YouTube trilogy, “Megan Thee Stallion P.I. in: Hottieween.” The three-episode series, directed by Teyana Taylor and starring Dave East, was inspired by campy horror classics and blaxploitation heroines. The first episode is out now, while the second episode debuts tonight at 9 p.m. EST, and the final one on Hot Girl Halloween, Oct. 31.
The US House of Representatives House votes to formalize impeachment inquiry!
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democrats rammed a package of ground rules for their impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump through a sharply divided House Thursday, the chamber’s first formal vote in a fight that could stretch into the 2020 election year.
The tally was 232-196, with all Republicans against the resolution and just two Democratic defectors joining them: freshman Rep. Jeff Van Drew of New Jersey and 15-term veteran Rep. Collin Peterson of Minnesota, one of his party’s most conservative members. Both represent GOP-leaning districts.
The vote laid down the rules as lawmakers transition from weeks of closed-door interviews with witnesses to public hearings and ultimately to possible votes on whether to recommend Trump’s removal from office.
The action also took on more than technical meaning, with each party aware that the impeachment effort looms as a defining issue for next year’s presidential and congressional campaigns.
The vote, which occurred on Halloween, drew a familiar Twitter retort from Trump: “The greatest Witch Hunt in American History!”
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham accused House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and the Democrats of an “unhinged obsession with this illegitimate impeachment proceeding.”
During the debate, Democrats spoke of lawmakers’ duty to defend the Constitution, while Republicans cast the process as a skewed attempt to railroad a president whom Democrats have detested since before he took office.
“What is at stake in all this is nothing less than our democracy,” said Pelosi. Underscoring her point, she addressed the House with a poster of the American flag beside her and began her remarks by reading the opening lines of the preamble to the Constitution.
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., said Trump had done nothing impeachable and accused Democrats of trying to remove him “because they are scared they cannot defeat him at the ballot box.”
No. 3 House GOP leader Steve Scalise, R-La., accused Democrats of imposing “Soviet-style rules,” speaking in front of a bright red poster depicting the Kremlin.
Independent Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan, who left the Republican Party earlier this year after saying he was open to considering whether Trump should be impeached, also backed the measure.
The investigation is focused on Trump’s efforts to push Ukraine to investigate his Democratic political opponents by withholding military aid and an Oval Office meeting craved by the country’s new president.
Democrats said the procedures — which give them the ability to curb the president’s lawyers from calling witnesses — are similar to rules used during the impeachment proceedings of Presidents Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton. Republicans complained they were skewed against Trump.
It is likely to take weeks or more before the House decides whether to vote on actually impeaching Trump. If the House does vote for impeachment, the Senate would hold a trial to decide whether to remove the president from office.
Both parties’ leaders were rounding up votes as Thursday’s roll call approached, with each side eager to come as close to unanimity as possible.
Republicans said a solid GOP “no” vote would signal to the Senate that the Democratic push is a partisan crusade against a president they have never liked.
Democrats were also hoping to demonstrate solidarity from their most liberal elements to their most moderate members. They argued that GOP cohesion against the measure would show that Republicans are blindly defending Trump, whatever facts emerge.
“It will show the other party has become the party of Trump. It’s really not the Republican Party any longer,” said Rep. Dan Kildee, D-Mich.
Republicans said they’d use the vote to target freshman Democrats and those from districts Trump carried in 2016. They said they would contrast those Democrats’ support for the rules with campaign promises to focus on issues voters want to address, not on impeaching Trump.
The House GOP’s campaign arm sent emails to reporters all but taunting some of those Democrats including freshman Rep. Chris Pappas, D-N.H. “Pappas wants to be a one-termer,” one said.
GOP leaders called the rules “Speaker Pelosi’s sham process designed to discredit the Democratic process” in their daily impeachment email to lawmakers.
Pelosi decided to have the vote following weeks of GOP claims that the inquiry was invalid because the chamber had not voted to formally commence the work.
The rules lay out how the House Intelligence Committee — now leading the investigation by deposing diplomats and other officials behind closed doors — would transition to public hearings.
That panel would issue a report and release transcripts of the closed-door interviews it has been conducting.
The Judiciary Committee would then decide whether to recommend that the House impeach Trump.
According to the rules for hearings, Republicans could only issue subpoenas for witnesses to appear if the entire panel approved them — in effect giving Democrats veto power.
Attorneys for Trump could participate in the Judiciary Committee proceedings. But in a bid for leverage, panel Chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., would be allowed to deny “specific requests” by Trump representatives if the White House continued refusing to provide documents or witnesses sought by Democratic investigators.
The rules also direct House committees “to continue their ongoing investigations” of Trump.
Top Democrats think that language will shield their members from weeks of Republican complaints that the inquiry has been invalid because the House had not formally voted to begin that work.
Democrats have said there’s no constitutional provision or House rule requiring such a vote.
Niecy Nash and Jay Tucker Split After 8 Years of Marriage!
Niecy Nash and her husband Jay Tucker are going their separate ways.
After eight years of marriage, the couple announced that they are splitting in a joint statement shared on Nash’s Instagram account.
“We believe in the beauty of truth. Always have. Our truth is that in this season of our lives, we are better friends than partners in marriage,” the pair wrote on Wednesday.
“Our union was such a gorgeous ride. And as we go our separate ways now, we feel fortunate for the love we share — present tense,” they continued.
Nash, 49, and Tucker concluded by thanking fans for their support throughout their marriage.
“Thank you all out there for your support of us as a couple over the last eight years,” they said. “We are grateful. Niecy Nash + Jay Tucker.”
The Claws actress and Tucker, an electrical engineer, got engaged in 2010.
“I have to say, this second time around, it feels custom,” Nash said about her engagement to Tucker. “Even after I got my divorce, the ink wasn’t even dry on the paper, and I said, ‘Ooh, the next time I become a wife, I got this thing down pat!’ I always believed that there was someone built for me.”
Months later, the pair tied the knot at an outdoor afternoon ceremony at the Church Estate Vineyard in Malibu in May 2011.
Earlier that year, the When They See Us star said that regardless of someone’s age, it is “never too late” to fall in love.
“There’s a lot of women out there, some of whom are my age who’ve never been married and some who have been married and would like to be married again but think their ship has sailed, and I’m like, ‘Oh no, honey, let Miss Niecy show you it is never too late for love!’ ” she said.
She was divorced in 2007 her first husband, Don Nash, with whom she shares three children.
The Washington Nationals Beat Astros 6-2 To Win The 2019 World Series!
The Washington Nationals beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 7 of the World Series in Houston.
It is the Nationals' first championship since the franchise moved to Washington D.C. in 2005.
The Nationals are also the first team to win the World Series by winning four games as the visiting team.
Washington won despite being dominated by Houston starter Zack Greinke for better than six innings. They scored all of their runs in the last three innings.
The last time a Washington baseball team won the World Series was 1924, when they were called the Senators.
"What a story," said Ryan Zimmerman, according to The Associated Press. Zimmerman was the Nationals' first draft pick in the team's first season in the nation's capital and the last player left from the original squad.
"I hope D.C.'s ready for us to come home!" Zimmerman said.
The game began as a duel between Greinke and Washington's Max Scherzer. Neither lasted the game.
The Astros struck first on a solo home run by first baseman Yuli Gurriel off of Scherzer to start the bottom of the second inning. The Washington ace was pitching after being scratched from Game 6 due to an irritated nerve near his neck for which he needed a cortisone injection.
Scherzer looked like he might be in trouble after back-to-back singles by designated hitter Yordan Alvarez and shortstop Carlos Correa with no outs. But Scherzer worked out of that jam.
The Astros kept the pressure on Scherzer with two runners on again in both the third and fourth innings, but they didn't score.
Houston's Greinke meanwhile cruised through the first six innings allowing only one hit.
The Astros made it 2-0 on an RBI single by Correa in the bottom of the fifth inning.
The Nationals finally showed signs of life in the top of the seventh inning when third baseman Anthony Rendon made it 2-1 on a solo homer to left field--just the second hit Greinke had given up. When he gave up a walk to left-fielder Juan Soto, Greinke's night was over.
The next batter, designated hitter Howie Kendrick, hit a two-run home run off relief pitcher Will Harris that hit the right field foul pole, giving the Nationals a 3-2 lead.
A single with one out by second baseman Asdrúbal Cabrera chased Harris and it appeared that Washington might break the game open. But reliever Roberto Osuna stopped the Nationals from adding to their then-meager lead.
The Nationals added another run in the eighth inning when Soto hit an RBI single, scoring right-fielder Adam Eaton who had walked and stolen second base. Washington led 4-2.
Come the top of the ninth, the Nationals loaded the bases with one out before Eaton hit a two-run single, extending Washington's lead to 6-2.
Nats' reliever Daniel Hudson retired the Astros in the bottom of the ninth without incident.
The winning pitcher was Patrick Corbin who threw three innings in relief of Scherzer. The losing pitcher was the Astros' Harris.
"It's every reliever's nightmare that I get a chance to live," Harris said, his eyes red-rimmed, according to the AP.
Houston left ten runners on base, the Nationals left seven.
The Nats' ace pitcher Stephen Strasburg, who went undefeated in October, was named Most Valuable Player.
Nicki Minaj's wedding ring is 17 carats, worth $1.1M!
Nicki Minaj's new husband, Kenneth "Zoo" Petty, spared no expense when it came to putting a ring on her finger. On Wednesday, the rapper showed off her new bling, and it is impressive… and expensive! The jeweler of the ring says Nicki's new bauble rings in at 1.1 million.
"Congrats to the King and Queen, We wish you both lots of love and happiness together," jeweler Rafaello and Co wrote alongside a closeup of the his and hers rings on Instagram. "Thank you for trusting us with designing and making these very special pieces for you both."
The jeweler told TMZ that Kenneth commissioned them to work on the rings months ago. Once they were finished, which occurred a few days before Nicki and Kenneth's surprise wedding, the jeweler flew from New York City to Los Angeles to hand deliver the rings.
The bling came in a customized the jewelry box that plays a photo slideshow of the couple to the tune of Nicki's song, "Come See About Me," TMZ said.
Nicki's ring is a showstopper, as it features a 17-carat center with VVS2-clarity diamonds. Zoo's ring has the words "Ken & Barbie" inscribed on the inside of the ring.
In an Instagram video, both Nicki and Kenneth said she didn't pay for the ring, as many has assumed.
Nicki announced on Twitter that she and Zoo had gotten hitched on Oct. 21, posted a video to Instagram that showed matching "Mr. and Mrs." mugs and black and white baseball caps that had "Bride" and "Groom" written across the front. They are planning a blowout wedding ceremony in the future.
Cardi B Defends Kanye West After Comedian Says He 'Fell Off'!
Cardi B may have extremely different political views than Kanye West, but that doesn't mean she's going to sit idly by and let haters criticize the rapper.
Earlier this week, comedian Karlous Miller bad-mouthed Ye's music, specifically his new sound and gospel album, Jesus Is King, leading to Cardi to defend Mr. West.
“Kanye West fell off. And won’t nobody say it," Karlous wrote on Twitter. Hollywood Unlocked later shared the tweet on Instagram, which led to Cardi sharing her thoughts about his opinion in the comments section. "Kanye West found God and people call that falling off 😒," the "Press" rapper wrote.
As fans know, Ye's album, which was released on Friday (October 25) and has since received less-than-positive reviews, marked a new era for Kanye, who has been on spiritual journey for most of 2019, as it was his first, assumingly of many, gospel albums.
The "Every Hour" rapper has boldly stated that he is done performing and/or releasing secular music, which includes performing his previous hits. "When you walk in the Apple store, you don't see no iPod 4," he explained to Big Boy in a recent interview when asked about retiring his old catalog. "I barely even know any of my rap lyrics now because I'm so focused on God, my family, building communities."
In a separate interview, the 42-year-old rapper spoke about his faith and revealed what went into the making of Jesus Is King, explaining that he made some pretty "radical" requests for those who were involved in its creation.
"I was asking people to fast during the album. There were times where I was asking people not to have premarital sex while they were working on the album," Ye shared. "There were times where I went to people that were working on other projects and said, 'Can you just work and focus on this?' I thought if we could all focus and fast — families who pray together stay together."
Lupita Nyong'o Reprises Her Scary 'Us' Role for Halloween Horror Nights!
Lupita Nyong’o is taking on Halloween Horror Nights! The 36-year-old actress and her family recently checked out the Halloween attraction at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida.
If you didn’t know, Horror Nights has an Us maze this year, based on the horror film directed by Jordan Peele which Lupita starred in.
During her visit, Lupita put on the red jumpsuit once again to reprise her character of Red as she hid in the maze and scared some guests!
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Lupita and her family then went through the maze themselves – and were totally freaked out by everything they encountered!
“That’s the last time I’m making a horror film,” Lupita joked as she ran through the scary maze
#BlackExcellence: The Men of Coming to America Meets The Men of Bad Boys at Tyler Perry Studios!
The highly anticipated sequels to both Bad Boys starring Martin Lawrence and Will Smith and Coming to America starring Eddie Murphy and Wesley Snipes are currently filming at Tyler Perry Studios in Southwest Atlanta...
...and then this happened.
Black Excellence!
Lamar Odom Gives His Life to Christ, Thanks Jesus for Keeping Him Alive!
Kanye West isn’t the only one in the middle of spiritual awakening.
Lamar Odom, after literally walking through the valley of the shadow of death, has officially turned his life over to Christ.
In an Instagram post, the former NBA shared the news that he “got saved” over the weekend at The Word Church.
Odom shared how grateful he is to be “walking with the Lord” and thanked The Word Church Founder & Senior Pastor Dr. R.A. Vernon for showing him the light. He also thanked Jesus for “keeping [him] alive.”
“Nowadays I’m doing the best I can in walking with the Lord,” he wrote. “Thanks to Pastor Vernon @drravernon, I got saved at @thewordchurch this weekend. I had to show Jesus my appreciation for keeping me alive!”
Odom’s girlfriend, Sabrina Parr, has been supportive of him throughout this process, and commented under his post saying that she would continue to be by his side.
“Nothing better than a man of God! Keeping pushing through life baby!! God willing I’ll be right here by your side!!!!” she wrote.
Lamar has been candid about his struggles with drug and alcohol addiction over the past few years, and he even released a memoir called Darkness to Light earlier this year in which he talks about being so high on coke and ecstasy one time that he threatened to kill Khloe Kardashian, his girlfriend at the time.
In an interview with CNN back in May, Odom revealed that strength in God helped him through that dark period in his life.
“The strength in God, the strength in my family for never giving up on me, that’s who I live for now,” he said. “I lived selfishly for a long time. I’ll be an addict for as long as I live.
“When you’re sober, you’re present. And when you’re present, you kind of understand the consequences and repercussions of what you do, and therefore I have no will to do any drug that isn’t marijuana. I understand the consequences and repercussions of getting high.”
He added: “I’m trying to go forward and trying to move forward. If I do drugs, that’s moving backyards. If I live moving backwards, that means I’m living to die.”
Wendy Williams to Meghan Markle: 'Nobody Feels Sorry for You'!
"Don't try to garner sympathy from us. You knew what you were doing." While there was an outpouring of sympathy for Meghan Markle after a new clip from the ITV documentary "Harry & Meghan: An African Journey" was released on Monday, Wendy Williams had the opposite reaction to the royal's comments.
In footage shared yesterday, Markle said she had no idea what she was getting herself into when she started dating Prince Harry. "When I first met Harry, my friends were so excited. My U.S. friends were happy because I was happy. But my British friends, they were sure he was lovely, but they said I shouldn't do it because, 'The British tabloids will destroy your life.'"
Though Markle said she just "didn't get it," Wendy suggested otherwise on her show Tuesday morning.
"Yes you did. You knew exactly what you were doing," said Williams after showing the clip. "And I applaud her plot-ation on the royal situation. But please, don't try to garner sympathy from us. You knew what you were doing."
Wendy went on to call whoever warned her "some hating ass girlfriend," also throwing doubt on Meghan's story. "Or Meghan's lying to try and get sympathy, for us to give her sympathy," Williams continued, later questioning "if someone in fact told [her] that."
Williams then offered up some advice to the royal duo. "Harry and Meghan have nothing to lose by moving to America. Why not? Move to America and live part time in Africa like you want to do," she said. "You have to still go back to England. Have a place in all three places. Have a mansion in Malibu, a big hut -- I've never been to Africa, I don't know -- a big hotel or wherever you're gonna live in Africa and then have your royal palace place in England."
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"I like them, but her there's something about her, you know what I'm saying?" she continued. "And you know what girl, Meghan, Meghan don't be surprised at the paparazzi are everywhere. Of course, because you're now a royal. They weren't following you when you were on 'Suits,' we didn't even know who you were except when you came for employment here at Wendy and wanted to be one of our runway models."
After talking about her own relationship with the paparazzi, Williams ended the segment by adding, "Meghan, nobody feels sorry for you. You knew what you were signing up for girl!"
"Harry & Meghan: An African Journey" airs Wednesday October 23 at 10pm ET on ABC.
Taylor Swift Set To Receive the Artist Of The Decade Award at the 2019 AMAs!
Taylor Swift has received many accolades in her music career, and now she can add one more to the list. The trophy the singer is set to be presented with is one for the history books.
Swift has already received five American Music Award nominations this year, according to PEOPLE magazine. But, she will also receive the 2019 Artist Of The Decade Award at the 2019 awards ceremony. In addition, Swift will perform some of her biggest hits during the show.
Swift holds the record for the most American Music Award wins for a female artist in history, plus has the most wins this decade than any other performer. Congratulations!
Rihanna Causes Chaos After Holding Newborn Amid Pregnancy Rumors!
Rihanna made hearts stop when she posted several photos holding a newborn amid rumors she's pregnant.
The singer shared two shots with a brand new baby in her arms stating she was now a proud aunty on Tuesday night, and fans immediately lost it over the snaps.
Letting the newborn rest on her shoulder, RiRi had someone snap her from behind while she held the baby in her arms.
Wearing a sweatshirt and sporting braids, the Fenty Beauty founder looked like a natural and fans couldn't get over it.
Remember, rumors that Rihanna is pregnant have been swirling since last year when she was spotted with what appeared to be a bump during her Diamond Ball.
In another picture, the singer is sweetly placing her cheek on the young tyke's face.
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"I’m so grateful that I was here for your first day on the playground kid!! Aunty loves you so much already," she wrote.
While Rihanna's yet to confirm or deny the pregnancy rumors, sources tell The Blast that people who've recently worked with her recently believe she's expecting.
Steph Curry Suffers Broken Hand After Hard Fall During Suns Game!
Steph Curry of the Golden State Warriors screams in pain after the Phoenix Suns' Aron Baynes fell on his wrist during the second half of the Warriors-Suns game in San Francisco Wednesday night (Oct. 30).
Things just went from bad to worse for the Golden State Warriors as Steph Curry has broken his left hand, the Warriors announced early Thursday morning (Oct. 31).
Curry left Wednesday’s game against the Phoenix Suns in the third quarter after Phoenix big man Aron Baynes fell on top of Curry’s wrist after colliding with him under the Suns’ basket.
As a result of the collision, Curry should have shot two free throws, but he was escorted to the locker room and unable to do so, which, by rule, meant that he was disqualified from the rest of the game.
At the time he exited the contest, he was 3-for-11 from the field (1-for-7 from 3-point territory) and he’d only scored nine points in 21 minutes of action. The Suns went on to win the game, 121 to 110.
The Warriors have been struggling this season, and one of their key players suffering from a broken hand is literally the worst thing that could happen to them at this point.
'Love & Hip Hop' Star Keyshia Cole Ordered To Court in Divorce From NBA Star Daniel Gibson!
“Love & Hip Hop” star Keyshia Cole and her estranged husband Daniel Gibson have been ordered to appear in divorce court. According to court documents, a Los Angeles Court judge has set a court hearing of March 16, 2020.
The documents state “This is your FOURTH AND FINAL NOTICE.” Both parties must appear in court or face being hit with a fine.
The judge issued the order after Cole’s divorce from Gibson has dragged on for years with no resolution. The court has previously warned the two to wrap up the divorce or risk having it be dismissed.
As reported, the singer filed for divorce back in September 2017. She cited irreconcilable differences for the split and listed the date of separation as October 31, 2014
Keyshia Cole is seeking joint legal and physical custody of their son, Daniel Gibson Jr. Gibson responded to the divorce months later. Earlier this year, the case seemed to be moving along for a short period.
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