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#RHOA: Kenya Moore Reveals More Details About Her Divorce From Marc Daly!
Apparently, RHOA star, Kenya Moore had a lot more to say about her divorce from husband, Marc Daly than Real Housewives of Atlanta originally revealed.
During their trip to Greece, Moore actually opened up to castmate, Kandi Burruss about her split, which happened right before the entire cast took their European excursion. With her toddler, Brooklyn in tow, Kenya decided not to cancel the trip, saying that the news about their divorce has already taken a toll on her and Daly’s daughter.
In unseen footage from the March 8 episode of RHOA, Moore says Daly “will always have access” to his daughter.
"I almost definitely did not make it. I just could not think," she said regarding the trip to Greece. "And then getting a million phone calls from everybody in the world saying that they heard. I know they mean well, but it's just like, I guess it's better than no one caring about you."
Porsha Williams and Marlo Hampton also weighed in on Kenya’s presence on the Greece trip. Williams predicted that Kenya was "gonna break" on the trip: "I got that vibe that he ain't worth none of all that."
Williams, who is managing her own romantic issues, also said that the former couple’s interaction at Daly’s “Black Man Lab” fundraiser totally changed her mind about him.
"I liked him until the charity event. I didn't like the way he was communicating with her," she told Marlo. "The other thing was I didn't like her smile when she looked at him. I know that look. I know that look all too well. I played that wife before."
#Empire,‘Chicago Fire,’ ‘Chicago Med’ And More TV Shows Halt Filming Due To Coronavirus Outbreak!
Just days after a senior member of the production crew for an upcoming TV show filmed at Cinespace Chicago Film Studio tested positive for coronavirus, film executives are putting the brakes on many of the shows filmed in Chicago.
In a statement released Thursday night, NBC announced it was pausing several of its shows currently in production, including all three Dick Wolf dramas, “Chicago Fire,” “Chicago Med,” and “Chicago P.D.” The hiatus on production follows warnings by public health officials to practice social distancing by avoiding groups, working from home and canceling events.
“The safety and health of our cast, crew and employees is our top priority. Where possible, we are pausing production for two weeks as a precautionary measure, following which we will reassess and determine an appropriate start date. In some cases, we are accelerating plans to wrap up physical production,” NBC said in a statement.
Since the three shows were just episodes away from completing their seasons, the network said it was working with showrunners to assess whether the production would be wrapped until next season. Sources on the set indicated that “Chicago PD” had already wrapped, while “Chicago Med” would wrap Saturday. Upcoming NBC show “Ordinary Joe” is also paused for a month, according to crew members.
Other shows produced at Cinespace including “Fargo” are set to halt production for two weeks according to crew members. Fox TV show “Empire” was nearing the completion of its final episode of the entire series, but production on the show is being halted, a crew member said. Production on “Empire” is set to wrap next week, leaving production crew uncertain as to whether the show will finish filming its series finale.
According to a representative for Cinespace, the studio’s production offices will remain open for the time being. Cinespace is leaving it up to the individual tenants to decide whether to continue filming, but more film networks are expected to follow suit and halt production.
#NewMusicVideo from Jojo ‘Man’!
In anticipation of her upcoming album good to know, JoJo delivers the official first single “Man.”
The powerhouse songstress celebrates her independence on the empowering bop, which finds her enjoying the single life until she finds a man who can step up to the plate. In the video, directed by Marc Klasfeld, she is joined by her girlfriends including Tinashe, Ari Lennox, Francia Raisa, JoJo Gomez, and her guitarist JinJoo of DNCE.
“Well, damn / I’m gonna need a fu**ing man,” sings JoJo. “Someone who want me like a fan / I need somebody who can love me like I love me / Love me like I can, yeah.”
good to know, JoJo’s first album since 2016’s Mad Love, arrives May 1. “Man” follows the previously-released “Joanna” and the CHIKA-assisted “Sabotage,” both of which are not on the 9-track album. The R&B-infused project showcases her newfound confidence, with production from Doc McKinney, Lido, and 30 Roc.
“I called the album good to know because of everything I’ve learned in the past few years – every piece of feedback, criticism (internal or external), whatever it is – it’s all just information. And it’s all good!” said JoJo. “I’ve been lucky to have the space to reflect on my own journey up to now, and I hope people can take comfort in the fact that I am not anywhere near perfect, and I will never sugarcoat anything. We are all constantly living and learning, and that’s what makes this life so fun.”
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JoJo will hit the road in support of the album on her “good to know” tour. The 22-date trek kicks off April 21 in Seattle and wraps May 30 in Minneapolis.
#HipHopNews: Stream It! Jay Electronica ‘A Written Testimony’!
After 13 years, Jay Electronica finally delivers his oft-delayed album A Written Testimony. The 10-track set features Travis Scott and The-Dream, as well as JAY-Z, who signed Electronica to Roc Nation back in 2010. Hov appears on the bulk of the project, which some have even likened to Watch the Throne 2.
Last month, the New Orleans MC announced that the elusive album would arrive in 40 days. A Written Testimony was recorded in 40 days and 40 nights, starting on Dec. 26.
In 2011, Jay Electronica said the album was coming, but it never materialized. Throughout the years, he has appeared on tracks for Kendrick Lamar and JAY-Z, but never released a follow-up to his 2007 mixtape Act I: Eternal Sunshine (The Pledge).
Earlier in the week, TIDAL announced that they would be holding three listening sessions in New York, Los Angeles, and New Orleans on Thursday, but they were canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Instead, he livestreamed from the studio prior to its release.
The wait is over. Stream A Written Testimony HERE!
Andrew Gillum Clears Confusion After Allegedly Being In Hotel Room Where There Was Crystal Meth!
Confusion broke out on Friday morning when former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum was alleged to be involved in a crystal meth incident in a Miami Beach hotel. According to the police report, Gillum was inside the hotel room with two other men when Miami Beach Fire Rescue crews responded to a suspected drug overdose.
Police said the man who received treatment for possible drug overdose was 30-year-old Travis Dyson. The other man in the hotel with Gillum was Aldo Mejias, 56.
With news spreading fast, Gillum released a statement to clarify that he didn't use meth and he was only helping a friend.
"I was in Miami last night for a wedding celebration when first responders were called to assist one of my friends. While I had too much to drink, I want to be clear that I have never used methamphetamine," he said.
The 40-year-old apologized "to the people of Florida for the distraction this has caused our movement."
"I’m thankful to the incredible Miami Beach EMS team for their efforts," he said. "I will spend the next few weeks with my family and appreciate privacy during this time."
Police said Mejias gave Dyson his credit card information to rent a hotel room for the night. Mejias arrived at the room later that night, finding Dyson and Gillum inside the hotel room, appearing to be "under the influence of an unknown substance," the police report read.
According to police, Mejias said he called police after Dyson collapsed twice in the hotel room and began vomiting on the bed. Gillum "was too inebriated" when police tried to talk to him, according to the report. However, fire crews said the 40-year-old "was in stable condition and his vitals were normal."
Officers said they found three small clear bags inside the hotel room containing suspected crystal meth. While Dyson was taken for treatment, police said Gillum left the hotel room and "returned to his residence without incident.”
The Miami New Times reached out to Travis Dyson for comment on the situation.
"I personally was not celebrating a wedding. I don't know if [Gillum] was in town for a wedding. He did not mention that," Dyson reportedly told the publication.
He added that he'd known Dyson for almost a year.
"We've been friends for a while," Dyson added.
Cardi B Is Delaying Her New Single Because of Coronavirus!
Cardi B has announced that her next single has been delayed amid the coronavirus outbreak.
Fans of the 27-year-old rapper started asking where her next song is and she replied that “its delay [sic] due to the virus.”
Earlier in the week, Cardi posted a video on Instagram in which she expressed that she’s scared about the virus outbreak.
“I ain’t gonna front. A bitch is scared, I’m a little scared,” Cardi said while in a dressing room. “Shit got me panickin’, and a lot of you motherfu–ers think it’s a joke, but that shit right there, just because you’re immune to it, guess what? Your pocket ain’t, bitch, because a lot of shit comes from motherfu–in’ China, bitch.”
Martin Lawrence Comes out to Join The Cast For Season 2 of BET’s ‘Boomerang Premiere Party!
Last week, BET Networks celebrated the season two premiere of its Lena Waithe and Halle Berry executive produced show "BOOMERANG," starring Tequan Richmond, Tetona Jackson, Lala Milan, Dime Davis, Leland B. Martin and RJ Walker in LA.
Martin Lawrence starred in the original 1992 romantic drama alongside Halle Berry, Eddie Murphy, Robin Givens, Grace Jones, David Alan Grier and more. Martin was on the scene to celebrate the show's second season.
The original cast are back to deal with the ramifications of Simone and Bryson’s breakup and how it effects the group’s friendship. Throughout the season, each of our main characters: Simone (Tetona Jackson), Bryson (Tequan Richmond), Crystal (Brittany Inge), Ari (Leland Martin), Tia (Lala Milan) and David (RJ Walker) look inward to find out who they truly are while discovering that together, they’re growing apart. Guest stars for season two will include Jaleel White, Joey Bada$$, Walter Emmanuel Jones and Kim Wayans.
Deadline reveals: Lena Waithe’s Hillman Grad Productions have set Angeli Millan (The Cleveland Show, Us and Them, The Muppets) and (seen above) Dime Davis (A Black Lady Sketch Show, The Chi) as co-showrunners. Davis, who also worked on the show’s freshman season, directed four of the eight episodes while Tiffany Johnson (Dear White People, Black Monday, Twenties) and Katrelle N. Kindred will direct two episodes each. Kindred was brought on by Davis and is also a member of ViacomCBS’s ViewFinder Emerging TV Directors Program. Boomerang marks her TV directorial debut.
Season 2 of "Boomerang" will be directed entirely by women of color for all eight episodes. Nice
The Family of Good Times Star Ja’Net Dubois Reveals Her Dad was The Legendary Cab Calloway!
Real-life can be just like soap operas that are known for their paternity shocking twists! Now, one has come to light involving the late Ja’Net DuBois, beloved as Willona Woods on Good Times.
According to TMZ, DuBois’s family is declaring that her father was the late jazz legend Cab Calloway – it seems. The news came to light courtesy of her death certificate, which lists Calloway as the father, that was released by L.A. County.
Both DuBois and Calloway certainly have musical talent in common. She both sang and co-wrote the iconic theme song to The Jeffersons, which told the story of George (Sherman Hemsley) and Louise (Isabel Sanford) moving from their lower-middle-class neighborhood to a “deluxe apartment in the sky.”
Calloway sang and dance in the swing era and helped establish Harlem’s famous Cotton Club. But it’s possible that, in the words of Maury Povich, that Calloway is not the father!
In biographies for DuBois, her pop is listed as Gordon Dubois and her mom is Lillian Gouedy. On the death certificate, however, Mr. Dubois’s name isn’t found.
Ja’Net’s daughter gave the information for the death certificate. Asked to clarify what the deal is by TMZ, she said that Gordon was wed to Lillian and “instrumental” in bringing up Ja’Net.
Calloway’s estate tells TMZ: “While we have a great appreciation for Ja’Net DuBois’ long and successful career, the Calloway Estate has nothing to add to this single document that has numerous mistakes and no verification.”
The Calloway family says they are open to talking to DuBois’s family provided there were “compelling facts to substantiate” the paternity the family is claiming.
DuBois died on February 17 of heart failure at the age of 74. She appeared last December at the end of Live From A Studio Audience on ABC. The show recreated live episodes of both Good Times and All in The Family
Kim Kardashian's Daughter North, 6, Made a Quarantine Home for Her 'Kim' and 'Kanye' Dolls!
Kim Kardashian West’s daughter North is making sure her dolls stay safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star, 39, revealed on Friday that her 6-year-old daughter had made a quarantine house for two of her dolls named for the KKW Beauty mogul and her husband Kanye West.
“North and her houses,” Kardashian West said, as she showed off her daughter’s creation, which included flowers hanging from the ceiling, a stack of books, and of course, a bottle of hand sanitizer.
“She made a quarantined section for Kim and Kanye,” the mother of four explained, before laughing as she moved the two dolls, which were sitting across from one another, closer together.
Kardashian West said that North’s house even came “with windows so we can look out.”
Although she couldn’t help but laugh at her daughter’s homemade creation, Kardashian West has already made it clear that she’s taking the pandemic seriously.
Mariah Carey Promotes Coronavirus Safety By Washing Hands To ‘Fantasy’!
Mariah Carey is staying safe. As the world grapples with the coronavirus pandemic, the pop diva is taking measures to keep her and her family safe. On Friday, the singer posted a video on TikTok of her and her 8-year-old twins, Moroccan and Monroe, washing their hands for 20 seconds in the bathroom sink. The video was soundtracked by the remix to her classic 1995 hit “Fantasy” featuring the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
“You ready? We got 20 seconds,” said MC before they started washing their hands with soap and water while rapping along to ODB’s verse.
“Me and Mariah / Go back like babies and pacifiers,” sang Dem Kids while Mariah finished the lyrics.
“Old Dirt Dog’s no liar,” she said before the timer went off and they celebrated by throwing their hands in the air.
Some of her famous followers responded in the comments. “This is amazing!!!” said Millie Bobby Brown, while Normani and JoJo left heart emojis.
Other artists including Gloria Gaynor and JoJo have also taken to social media to share their hand washing routines. JoJo went live on Instagram, cleaning her hands while singing along to her new single “Man,” but with coronavirus-inspired lyrics.
Nia Long, Anthony Mackie and Samuel L. Jackson attend premiere of ‘The Banker’!
The stars aligned in Memphis, TN for the Red Carpet Premiere of Apple TV +’s The Banker. The film’s stars Nia Long, Samuel L. Jackson and Anthony Mackie were all in attendance along with Apple TV+ execs and more. The dazzling event took place at the National Civil Rights Museum.
As previously mentioned, The Banker centers on revolutionary businessmen Bernard Garrett (Mackie) and Joe Morris (Jackson), who devise an audacious and risky plan to take on the racially oppressive establishment of the 1960s by helping other African Americans pursue the American dream. Along with Garrett’s wife Eunice (Long), they train a working class white man, Matt Steiner (Nicholas Hoult), to pose as the rich and privileged face of their burgeoning real estate and banking empire – while Garrett and Morris pose as a janitor and a chauffeur. Their success ultimately draws the attention of the federal government, which threatens everything the four have built.
The Banker opens is in theaters now and the Apple TV+ platform on March 20.
Teresa Giudice claims she had 'great marriage' with estranged husband Joe Giudice on RHONJ reunion!
Teresa Giudice insisted she had a 'great marriage' with estranged husband Joe Giudice during the second part of The Real Housewives Of New Jersey reunion.
The 47-year-old reality star during the reunion episode Wednesday also declared that she wanted her next man to be Jewish.
Teresa and Joe, 47, announced in December that they had separated after 20 years of marriage after he was deported to Italy after serving time in prison for fraud.
Reunion host Andy Cohen, 51, asked if they were considering getting a divorce.
'We didn't get there, yet,' said Teresa, who served her prison time for fraud before Joe was incarcerated.
She said her daughters Gia, 19; Gabriella, 16; Milania, 15, and 11-year-old Audriana 'don't love the idea' of their parents being apart, 'but they get it'.
A video clip was shown of Joe repeatedly speaking harshly about Teresa and Andy asked if she talked to her children about his behavior toward her.
'I tell my daughters, I say to them, ''Daddy's a great father, I don't want a guy to speak to you the way daddy speaks to me''. I want you to find a guy who puts you on a pedestal in front of everybody,' Teresa said.
She then insisted that Joe was nice to her when the cameras were off, but acted 'like this macho guy' when they were filming.
Her sister-in-law Melissa Gorga, 40, frowned and voiced her disagreement.
'It was not just on the show. ...He wasn't passionate, he wasn't a kissy guy,' Melissa said.
'We had a great marriage. We did have a good marriage,' said Teresa who claimed she would have left him otherwise.
'You can do a lot better,' Melissa told her.
Andy mentioned running into Teresa at the beach over New Year's Eve and she assured him that she 'didn't get my pipes cleaned'.
Teresa confirmed that she had the 'green light' to seek romance, but revealed she has not had sex since separating from Joe.
'I want to though. I'm dying to!,' Teresa admitted.
'My first guy was Italian, I want my next one to be Jewish. I heard Jewish men make the best husbands,' she said.
'I want somebody to talk so sweet to me and gentle, I want to be beautiful to him. I'm done with the whole Italian, tough guy. I'm tired of that. I want something different,' Teresa added.
Teresa said she'd consider having a child, especially a baby boy, with another man and also clarified again that she was just friends with her pool contractor Anthony Delorenzo.
Bill Gates Steps Down From Microsoft And Berkshire Hathaway Boards!
Bill Gates has announced he is stepping down from the boards of Microsoft and Berkshire Hathaway.
According to CNN, Microsoft announced in a press release on Friday that its 64-year-old co-founder was leaving its board to “dedicate more time to his philanthropic priorities.”
“It’s been a tremendous honor and privilege to have worked with and learned from Bill over the years,” Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said in a written statement. “Microsoft will continue to benefit from Bill’s ongoing technical passion and advice to drive our products and services forward. I am grateful for Bill’s friendship and look forward to continuing to work alongside him to realize our mission to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more.”
The company stated that Gates will continue to serve as technology adviser to Nadella and other Microsoft leaders.
Separately in an SEC filing, Berkshire Hathaway said former American Express CEO Kenneth Chenault would replace Gates, who has served on Berkshire’s board since 2004.
Chenault said in a statement that serving on Berkshire Hathaway’s board and working closely with Berkshire CEO Warren Buffett is “a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Interestingly, Chenault is simultaneously leaving Facebook’s board of directors. The 68-year-old has served on Facebook’s board since 2018, after his retirement as chairman and CEO chairman of AMEX.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘GIRL’S NIGHT’
Girls Night Out seems to have changed a bit since I remember.
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!!!
EFREM
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