Gal Gadot for Vogue US - May 2020!
when Vogue magazine revealed that its May cover star was Gal Gadot, the general reaction online seemed to be this: oops.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, the Israeli actress was perhaps best known for her role as Wonder Woman. But we live in a very different world now — one in which Gadot’s name and face are unfortunately tied to a train-wreck viral video in which she and a handful of other celebrities sing John Lennon’s “Imagine.” It was bad, and an easy target for people looking to displace all their pent-up frustrations. The Times likened Gadot’s opening performance to that of “a joyfully sadistic nurse about to administer a gruesome shot.”
Unfortunately, Vogue never imagined that the world would be turned upside down by a global pandemic. (Our own government didn’t, so we can hardly blame the magazine for not seeing this coming.) It also never imagined that its cover star would be the face of how not to deal with this crisis. A new introduction to Gadot’s profile, which reads almost like an apology, helps explain that magazines are planned months in advance, with most publications now scrambling to produce remotely. “This story, reported before COVID-19 began to take hold in the U.S., went to press as profound changes to daily life were being seen across the country,” it reads.
Also unfortunately for Vogue — and this one is on the magazine — its profiles tend to offer only the most glowing portraits of their subjects. The opening line to the Gal Gadot piece says it all: “Spending time with Gal Gadot is an exercise in nonchalance,” writes Jonathan Van Meter, who admits by the end of the first paragraph (after describing how carefree Gadot seems while cruising in her Tesla) that “it feels wrong” to call their encounter an interview. “It’s a hang, really,” he says. Oof.
It’s hard to get through an endorsement of celebrity nonchalance right now, and the timing is especially awkward, given that one of the main criticisms of the “Imagine” video was its tone-deafness (and not just the musical kind). As Vogue explained though, Gal Gadot, “like every one of us,” has been affected by COVID-19. Her children’s school closed, and her projects are on hold, including the June release of Wonder Woman 1984.
Sometime in mid-March, Vogue reached out to Gadot for an addendum. (Gadot shared the “Imagine” video on March 18.) “Obviously the circumstances are horrible and frightening, but we’re home and we’re trying to make the best of it — to enjoy the quality time,” she said. “It’s so surreal. I’ve never been through times like these. But I’m also full of hope for when it will be behind us.”
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss on Balancing Her Career and Family Today She tells Todd: "It's Still Not Going Well"!
Housewives of Atlanta as they struggle to get on the same page when it comes to expanding their business empire, as well as their growing family.
The couple, who just celebrated their sixth wedding anniversary earlier this month, had one of their most emotional discussions ever in the April 5 episode of RHOA when Todd confronted Kandi about her professional commitments and the lack of time she had been spending with him and their children.
Kandi shared an update on her work-life balance during The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 12 After Show, which you can view, above. "It's still not going well," Kandi admitted.
However, Kandi said that her family knows that she's working in order to provide a good life for them all. "You know what, the way I look at it is the fans and other people don't understand, but my family understands, and that's what matters to me," she shared. "And I'm happy that my husband, he knows that I'm gonna be out of town for a long period of time, he could be there with the kids, plus our million help[ers]."
Of course, Kandi said she wishes she could be there for all of her family's special moments. "There are moments that, I'm not gonna lie, that I'm like, 'Oh my god, I cannot believe I had to miss this!'" she said. "But it happens."
Unfortunately, it doesn't sound like Kandi will be slowing down much in the near future. "Yes, I do work a lot," she said in the After Show. "Is [that] ever going to change anytime soon? Probably not."
Want more RHOA? New episodes air every Sunday at 8/7c'
#Empire: Did R Kelly Caused Rift Between Jussie Smollett and Lee Daniels?
Last June director Lee Daniels admitted he no longer speaks to actor Jussie Smollett after the former 'Empire' star staged a hate crime hoax in Chicago, setting off a chain of events that led to the cancelation of 'Empire' and 'Star' on Fox.
Turns out Jussie and Lee were having problems long before that...
Insiders tell Page Six Lee Daniels and Jussie Smollett had a frosty relationship on the set of 'Empire' because Jussie would go over Lee's head and complain to Fox execs about their creative differences.
The source claims Lee and Jussie clashed after Jussie refused to work with R. Kelly for the show
#MusicNews: Usher, Lil Jon, And Ludacris Reunite On ‘Sexbeat’!
Sixteen years after topping the charts with “Yeah!,” Usher, Lil Jon, and Ludacris reunite on their new collaboration “SexBeat.” On the bass-heavy bedroom banger, produced by Jermaine Dupri, the trio rekindles the magic of their past hits, 2004’s “Yeah!” and “Lovers and Friends.”
Luda kicks things off with a sex-drenched verse before Usher turns up the heat. “SexBeat, put this on and watch us take it as far as you let me,” he sings, while Lil Jon adds his crunk ad libs.
The song, which Lil Jon previewed during his beat battle with T-Pain, has already sparked the #SexBeatChallenge, with social influencers showing off their sexy moves on Instagram and TikTok.
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The trio is slated to perform together at the Lovers & Friends Festival, which has been rescheduled for Aug. 8 at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif.
Usher has been in the headlines this week after The Weeknd claimed that he copied his sound on his 2012 hit “Climax.” Usher responded with his own falsetto-driven #ClimaxChallenge before The Weeknd addressed his controversial comments. “Usher is a King and always an inspiration so it was flattering to hear what him and Diplo did on climax,” he tweeted.
“SexBeat” follows Usher’s Ella Mai-assisted single “Don’t Waste My Time,” for which he debuted a video last month. He is now readying a new album, his first since 2016’s Hard II Love, which may feature the recently-teased “Confessions Part III.”
#HipHopNews: -A Tribe Called Quest’s Q Tip Announces 3 New Albums!
Q-Tip celebrated his birthday on Friday (April 10) but ended up giving fans a gift of sorts via Instagram. While thanking his followers for the birthday well wishes, the legendary MC/producer unveiled the titles of three albums he’s got in the works.
“Thank u for all the bday love… but I have something to share w u… 3 albums,” he wrote in a video of himself playing guitar.
The Abstract then listed the names of each LP: AlGoRhythms, Riotdiaries and The Last Zulu. He capped off his message by saying, “Thank u God willing I will get with u soon.”
No additional details about the three projects were revealed.
Although many observers will note Q-Tip has been teasing The Last Zulu for years, AlGoRhythms and Riotdiaries represent new developments from the Kennedy Center’s Artistic Director of Hip Hop Culture.
Q-Tip hasn’t released a solo album since 2009’s Kamaal The Abstract. Fans most recently heard from him when A Tribe Called Quest dropped their final album We Got It from Here… Thank You 4 Your Service in 2016.
#PRAYERS! Atlanta Radio Icon Ryan Cameron In ICU After Heart Attack!
Atlanta radio host Ryan Cameron is in the intensive care unit after suffering a heart attack, family members confirmed to WSB-TV.
Cameron is the host of “Ryan Cameron Uncensored” on MAJIC 107.5/97.5. He is also the voice of the Atlanta Hawks.
Cameron's family issued a statement on the MAJIC 107.5/97.5 Twitter account.
"On behalf of the family of Ryan Cameron, we are asking for your fervent prayers as he recovers from emergency surgery that took place earlier this week. We ask for privacy during this difficult time. Thank you for your love and concern," the family wrote.
Cameron is a father of four. He is an Atlanta native, a two-time Emmy Award winner and member of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame.
Taraji P. Henson Gives You All A Natural Hair Tutorial!
The struggle is real for haircare during quarantine! Actress Taraji P. Henson, 49, gave fans a much-needed hair tutorial while much of the nation is under a stay-at-home order during the COVID-19 outbreak.
She put up a video on her Instagram and demonstrated how to use her hair product from her natural hair care line, TPH by Taraji.
At home with Taraji- Real Love Routine. This is the real deal. I love my @TPHbyTARAJI Real Love Protein task. See how I’m using it to get some much needed self-care.”
Taraji P. Henson is seen standing in her bathroom, showing off her hair mask as she details the benefits.
She said: “I created this mask with curly hair girls in mind because our hair needs a lot of moisture.”
Taraji P. Henson begins to put the product on her hair while it’s divided in sections.
She continued and shared her step-by-step process.
“I start off, scalp is clean and now I’m going to give it some extra love today. I add generously from the root to the tip.”
She says she lets the product sit for about fifteen to twenty minutes.
She came back on camera to show off the power of the mask. The “Empire” actress explained:
“Every time I use this mask it reminds why I named it real love. It actually gives your hair the love, nourishment and moisture that it needs.”
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She’s been giving her natural hair fans lots of tips and ideas on how to handle their hair during quarantine. Just days before her hair mask video, she shared a video on how to achieve a protective style.
Are you here for Taraji’s tutorials?
The NBA Has A Plan in Place To Restart Season After Coronavirus Suspension!
The NBA reportedly has a 25-day plan to restart the current playing season, which was suspended due to coronavirus.
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst shared that the league has a plan in place when the country starts to re-open after the coronavirus has been managed and eradicated.
The “Back-To-Basketball” plan consists of 11 days of individual workouts, then teams would then come together for a 14-day training camp.
“In talking to executives and trainers around the league, what they’re looking at is a 25-day return to basketball window,” Brian said on ESPN on Sunday. “An 11-day series of individual workouts. …and then hopefully, if the clearance comes that they can play five-on-five basketball, a 14-day training camp.”
He added, “So as you hope for the country to heal and the virus to get better, look for at least about a three-and-a-half to four-week return date before you’d ever get back to games.”
Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson Celebrate Daughter True's 2nd Birthday Together!
Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson's daughter, True, is celebrating her second birthday this Easter and even though her party is just family, she is spending it with both of her parents! Oh ya, and the Troll themed decorations look like a ton of fun too!
The 'KUWTK' star shared photos and videos from inside of her house where you can see a ton of 'Poppy' from Trolls theme balloons and decorations around the house.
“Miss True is about to wake up and these are all her birthday gifts. She is going to freak out,” Kardashian shared on Instagram while showing a ton of presents line up in her room.
One huge stuck out, a life-size ice cream parlor playset, which she says is from auntie Kim Kardashian. “I mean, look at this ice cream parlor from auntie Kiki,” she said, referring to Kim.
But, most importantly True is spending the day with both of her parents. As you know, Khloe and Tristan split after allegations he cheated with Kylie's BFF Jordyn Woods. The former couple has spent tons of time together during the quarantine, and seem to be co-parenting perfectly.
"She’s so loved and spoiled, we couldn’t ask for anything else. Even though this party consists of her mommy, daddy and True, she will feel loved and adored. This is just crazy, she’s so spoiled but she’s sweet,” Khloe said.
Khloe & Tristan Are Together To Celebrate True's 2nd Birthday...
According to People, the family plans on celebrating the milestone together, and are having a family video call later today with the extended family.
Khloe shared several photos to her 107 million Instagram followers of True starting to open her gifts, and of course, playing with the ice cream parlor...look like fun!
As we reported, Khloe broke the news she was spending more time with Tristan during the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' premiere tweeting it was 'awkward' watching it with Thompson.
She also revealed, at the time, she had forgiven both Thompson and Woods.
Well, It appears like everyone and everything is going great!
Happy Birthday True!!
Vanessa Bryant Shares Cute Photos of Daughters Natalia, Bianka, & Capri Celebrating Easter!
Vanessa Bryant is giving a glimpse inside her Easter with her daughters.
Vanessa, 37, took to Instagram on Sunday (April 12) to share photos of daughters Natalia, 17, Bianka, 3, and Capri, 9 months.
In one photo, Natalia is all smiles while cuddling baby Capri while in the second pic, Vanessa gives a smiling Bianka a smooch on the cheek.
Easter marks the first holiday Vanessa is celebrating without husband Kobe Bryant and their daughter Gianna.
Kobe, 47, Gianna, 13, and seven other people tragically died in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, Calif on January 26..0
VH1 announces 'RuPaul's Secret Celebrity Drag Race'!
Shantay, you stay — home, that is. And in this time of “safer at home” and “shelter in place” amid the coronavirus pandemic, VH1 and World of Wonder Prods. are providing you with an extension of the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” franchise in “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race,” a new event series set to launch April 24 at 9:30 pm.
Each episode in the four-part event series will feature a trio of celebrities opening up their hearts and minds to the transformative power of drag. After getting some help from beloved past contestants — deemed “Queen Supremes” — Alyssa Edwards, Asia O’Hara, Bob the Drag Queen, Kim Chi, Monét X Change, Monique Heart, Nina West, Trinity the Tuck, Trixie Mattel and Vanessa Vanjie Mateo, the celebrity contestants will compete in fan-favorite challenges and step onto the runway in their new looks.
Sherry Pie disqualified from 'RuPaul's Drag Race' finale over catfishing allegations
At the end of each episode, one of that week’s three celebrity contestants will win the title of “America’s Next Celebrity Drag Race Superstar” and prize money for a charity of their choice.
“’RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race is a blast,’” said four-time Emmy Award-winning host and executive producer RuPaul. “We put these celebrities through it! Because no matter how famous your charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent is, you still put your pantyhose on one leg at a time.”
The celebrity contestants come from film, music and television and are yet to be announced, but are promised to make this “the most star-studded competition in herstory,” per the promo,.
“RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race” is produced by World of Wonder Prods. with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Steven Corfe, Mandy Salangsang, San Heng and RuPaul serving as executive producers. Tim Palazzola serves as executive producer for VH1, and Jen Passovoy serves as producer.
“RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race” will follow new episodes of Season 12 of “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” which air Fridays at 8 p.m. on VH1. While “RuPaul’s Secret Celebrity Drag Race” airs, “Untucked” will move to 11 p.m. The upcoming season of “RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars” is still set to launch June 5 on Showtime.
First Wave Of Stimulus Checks Has Been Deposited By The IRS!
The Internal Revenue Service said on Saturday that they sent out the first wave of stimulus checks to Americans.
“#IRS deposited the first Economic Impact Payments into taxpayers’ bank accounts today. We know many people are anxious to get their payments; we’ll continue issuing them as fast as we can,” the agency shared via Twitter on Saturday.
According to CNN, deposits will continue in the days ahead, starting with people who have filed their tax returns for 2018 or 2019 and authorized direct deposit. Others — including people who haven’t filed returns, authorized direct deposits, or receive Social Security — will probably have to wait weeks or months before receiving their money.
The IRS urges those who haven’t filed a return for either 2019 or 2018 to do so quickly, including those who don’t normally need to file a tax return. Even those individuals who earned less than $12,200 in 2019 and couples who earned less than $24,400.
According to a House Democratic memo, the IRS expects to begin issuing paper checks the week of May 4th.
Paper checks will be issued at a rate of about 5 million per week, the memo said and will be based on adjusted gross income, with Individuals with the lowest income set to receive their checks first.
Al Roker Celebrates Daughter Courtney Getting Engaged!
Al Roker‘s daughter is getting married! The 65-year-old weatherman took to Instagram on Sunday (April 12) to celebrate his daughter Courtney Roker getting engaged to Wesley Laga.
“I was waiting to get the ok, but now that it’s on her insta, we are so thrilled the @djweslaga asked @ouichefcourtney to marry him. #shesaidyes Could not be more thrilled for these two,” Al wrote.
On her own Instagram, Courtney revealed that Wesley was planning on proposing during their trip to Paris, but because of the global health pandemic, they had to cancel their trip. Wesley then decided to propose at home.
“Life sometimes takes you in a different direction for a reason,” Courtney wrote. “We should have been in Paris, but with how the world is at the moment, it was placed on hold. Instead, Wes brought Paris to me with the music, lights and live cam shot of the Eiffel Tower on our TV. I said yes to my best friend last night and I am over the moon! Thank you Wes for making me your partner in crime for life. I love you ❤️”
Congrats Courtney and Wesley!
Katy Perry Says ‘American Idol’ Will “Have To Be Really Creative” With Live Shows!
Before ABC aired Sunday night’s episode of American Idol pop singer and judge Katy Perry took to Facebook — in an appropriate Easter Bunny costume — to answer questions about this season of the reality singing competition. The one thing on everyone’s mind: how are they going to continue production with live shows while the entire world are in quarantine.
Right out of the gate, Facebook users asked this question and it seemed that ABC are still exploring options when it comes to their live shows. “We’re gonna all have to be really creative — I know we are going to be really creative,” said Perry form the comfort of a car. She adds that viewers will have to tune in to see what her and the rest of the American Idol crew — including fellow judges Luke Bryan and Lionel Richie can do from their individual homes. “We’ll see how this goes.”
Since the coronavirus pandemic, ABC has shifted scheduling for American Idol. The network is spreading its Hawaii-set episodes on March 29 and April 5. The live shows were set to air on April 6 but instead was be replaced by two repeats of Celebrity Family Feud, followed by a primetime special, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? Secrets & Surprises.
The first part of American Idol: This is Me will air tonight while part two will air April 19. The special will look at the lives of the Top 20 contestants with unseen footage and performance highlights.
Gucci Mane Faces Backlash Over Insensitive Coronavirus Tweet!
While most of the country is under quarantine to stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, rapper Gucci Mane seemed to make light of the deadly disease in a tweet on Sunday morning.
“I pray my haters die of corona virus,” he posted early on Sunday.
The post immediately caused a stir on Twitter, resulting in more than 2,000 comments on his tweet. While it’s unclear how serious he was about the message, many people sounded off in the comments, especially with its timing on Easter Sunday.
“Man you need some online church services and a hug. This is the worst timed tweet ever. There are people actually mourning the loss of loved ones now, due to the virus. Bad movie big homie,” responded American mixed martial artist Gerald Harris.
More than 112,000 people around the world have died due to coronavirus and there have been more than 1.8 million reported cases, as of Sunday. The United States has the most confirmed deaths from the virus out of any country in the world. There have been more than 21,000 deaths and nearly 555,000 confirmed cases in the U.S. as of Sunday.
Shelter-in-place rules have been enacted around the country, and many restaurants, movie theaters and other stores have been shut down for weeks, some of them permanently. Los Angeles residents have been ordered to stay at home until at least May 15
Justin Timberlake Angers Parents With '24-Hour Parenting Is Just Not Human' Complaint Amid Coronavirus Pandemic!
Under normal circumstances, singer Justin Timberlake would be busy promoting his new movie, Trolls World Tour. Instead, he and wife Jessica Biel are at home under self-quarantine during the coronavirus pandemic with their 5-year-old son, Silas, in Montana. In a radio interview Wednesday, Timberlake joked that parenting 24 hours a day is "just not human." That comment set off a conversation among parents who did not appreciate the joke.
"We're mostly commiserating over the fact that just 24-hour parenting is just not human," Timberlake joked during a stop on the SiriusXM show The Morning Mash Up. "He gets a look," Timberlake said with his eyes opening wide open. "I'm like, 'Alright, cool, let's take a 20." The hosts laughed, and Timberlake added, "Alright, I got you. You know what I mean? Just a commercial break."
Timberlake and the show hosts might have thought this was a joke, but many on Twitter were not laughing, especially since Timberlake shared a beautiful photo of the Montana property where they are self-isolating. His comments inspired many social media users to share the difficulties they face at home with their children, which is nothing compared to what the millionaire celebrities likely face.
"I had 2 kids under 4. Husband away for work, no fam for 3000miles. No car. Working. Biked to work until I had to quit bc daycare cost too much. Tell me again how 24/7 parenting is hard. Ever have to take a kid to ER on a city bus? Didnt think so," one person tweeted to Timberlake. Another told him to "Suck it up buttercup!"
Universal Pictures released Trolls World Tour digitally on Friday, skipping a theatrical release due to the coronavirus pandemic. Timberlake reprised his role as Branch from the first Trolls movie, while Anna Kendrick returned as Poppy. During a virtual stop on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake admitted it is a "surreal time for sure."
"For me and my family, our biggest concern right now is we just want to do our part, staying in, staying put, trying to stay positive," Timberlake later told Fallon, reports USA Today. "We're finding the silver lining. This is one of those times where you get to spend a lot of time with your family."
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