Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha for Essence (Digital Cover) 2020!
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#RHOA: Nene Leakes Bares It All in a Sexy Lingerie Snap Praising Her 'Circle' as She Turns 53
Happy birthday, Nene Leakes! The Real Housewives of Atlanta powerhouse may not be returning to the reality show this season, but she’s making sure that we’re seeing plenty of her nonetheless as the Bravo series returns to air. In honor of her 53rd birthday, Nene posted a lingerie photo alongside a caption about learning who her true friends are —and throwing a teeny bit of shade on those Atlanta co-stars with whom she isn’t on good terms. RHOA is back: but can it really ever be back without the OG Ms. Leakes? that’s the subtext of this pic.
“It has DEFINITELY been a different type of year but i am BLESSED, THRIVING AND SURVIVING!” Nene writes. “It took a longggggggg time for me to learn my circle but i finally got it. I choose this birthday to celebrate those who was ALWAYS celebrating me! I love you all. Stay blessed and prayed up! Happy BIRTHDAY to me! Sagittarius Energy all day babyyyyy.”
She shared a screenshot of an Insta story with ‘Sagittarius Energy’ written across a photo of the reality star has a blue and purple lingerie look. She shows off her body in a lacy bra paired with a slip skirt, and the birthday wishes (and fire emojis) have rolled in. Former RHOA besties like Cynthia Bailey and Eva Marcille have yet to weigh in.
It’s always hard to let go of your favorite OG Housewives star. Or is it?
#NewMusic: Meelah – Think About Me!
Meelah returns with the new single and visual for “Think About Me”. The former 702 lead singer allows her vocals to shine over the haunting production courtesy of Yonni.
During the song, Meelah wonders about her toxic relationship while the video shows her in the middle of a cold and rainy night. The song’s title is an undertone that is evident in the visual’s close which alerts the listener that it is too be continued.
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The singer has been working towards the release of her long awaited solo debut album via Soulstar Music Group over the past few years. She’s released a bunch of singles and hopefully this leads us closer to an album.
#HipHopNews: Jay-Z Launches Roc Lit 101 With Books From Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill & Fat Joe On The Way!
JAY-Z’s Roc Nation and Random House are teaming up to launch a literary publishing partnership titled Roc Lit 101.
According to Variety, the company’s first wave of releases are expected to arrive in the summer of 2021, as readers can expect Roc Lit 101 to deeply explore an array of subjects with a unique lens including in the areas of “music, sports, pop culture, activism and art.”
Roc Lit 101 fired off a tweet on Tuesday (December 15) further explaining its mission with, “Devoted to publishing books at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature, Roc Lit 101 will feature creative work across a wide variety of interests.”
Behind former MLB pitcher C.C. Sabathia’s memoir and writer Danyel Smith’s Shine Bright in the Roc Lit 101 rollout’s lineup, a few Roc Nation rappers will be adding the title of author to their diverse portfolios.
Lil Uzi Vert is expected to get involved with the eccentric rapper penning illustrated fantasy fiction. Look out for books from some of the premier storytellers in Hip Hop as Meek Mill puts his tales of survival and the criminal justice system on wax, while successful rap veterans Fat Joe and Yo Gotti have memoirs on the way.
“The goal of Roc Lit 101 is to provide a creative outlet for acclaimed wordsmiths and artists to share their visions with new audiences,” Roc Nation EVP Jana Fleischman said. “There are so many untold stories and we consider it a true privilege to be able to amplify diverse voices while exploring the uncharted worlds that are about to open to us.”
One World books editor-in-chief Chris Jackson, who published JAY-Z’s Decoded book in 2010, will oversee the Roc Lit 101 imprint’s operation.
“Our aspiration for the imprint is to create books that draw from the best of pop culture—its most imaginative and talented storytellers, innovators, and literary chroniclers—to create beautifully written and produced works that will entertain and enthrall readers, but also illuminate critical issues,” he explained via press release. “But the partnership isn’t just about the books – it’s also about audiences: we want to find new voices and new stories, but also new readers.
Lizzo Speaks Out After People Criticized Her For Doing A 10-Day Smoothie Detox!
Lizzo is responding to backlash after revealing that she completed a 10-day smoothie detox.
The “Truth Hurts” singer, 32, recently shared a video on TikTok showing what she did during her 10-day cleanse, which involved drinking green smoothies, taking supplements and eating various foods including nuts and cucumbers in apple cider vinegar.
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Lizzo also noted in a caption that people should not try a detox without consulting an expert, posting the message, “Disclaimer: I was practicing safe detox methods (with) a nutritionist. Do not try without research.”
In a follow-up video, she shared how the detox went and said she was pleased with the results.
“This is the final day. Let me give you a full twirl. I feel amazing and I think that it’s just great to reset your stomach and reset things, especially when you deal with gastrointestinal issues like I do,” she said.
Her videos sparked some criticism in the comments, with some people questioning the effectiveness of detox regimens, and accusing Lizzo of promoting an unhealthy trend.
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“This is the product of the toxic diet industry and self proclaimed nutrition gurus,” one person commented on her original clip.
In a follow-up TikTok video, Lizzo defended her personal choice to do the 10-day cleanse, explaining why she felt it was the right decision for her health and her body.
“I would normally be so afraid and ashamed to post things like this online because I feel like as a big girl, people just expect if you are doing something for health, you’re doing it for a dramatic weight loss, and that is not the case,” she said. “In reality, November stressed me the f--- out. I drank a lot, I ate a lot of spicy things, and things that f---ed my stomach up, and I wanted to reverse it and get back to where I was.
"I’m so proud of myself, I’m proud of my results," she added. "My sleep has improved, my hydration, my inner peace, my mental stability.”
She also reminded people to not listen to others who criticize them for what they choose to do with their bodies.
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“Big girls do whatever u want with your bodies!!!” she wrote in a caption over her video. “I’m just as proud of my results from my smoothie detox as I am of my belly curves and swerves.”
Lizzo often speaks out about body positivity, and in another recent TikTok video, she was vulnerable and honest about how she sometimes deals with negative thoughts about her own body.
Lizzo shared in an emotional video her struggle to feel beautiful and like herself
"I came home and took my clothes off to take a shower and I just started having all these really negative thoughts about myself," she said in the clip.
"Like, you know, 'What's wrong with me? Maybe everything, all the mean things people say about me are true,'" she said. "And, you know, 'Why am I so disgusting?' and hating my body. And normally, I would have some positive thing to say to get me out of this but I don't and that's OK too."
In a follow-up clip, she shared how she treats herself kindly and works to embrace her body to move through these difficult moments of self-doubt.
"Woke up feeling better," she explained in the caption of a follow-up video. "Not 100% but I’m getting there. Gave the parts of me I hated last night a rub & a hug ❤️ issss a new day.
Joel Osteen's Church Dragged for Bagging $4.4 Million in Pandemic Loans!
Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church, in a move that should surprise absolutely no one, managed to bag $4.4 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program loans.
The church received the loan as part of the federal government’s pandemic stimulus package, per the Houston Chronicle's report. Specifically, the millions in PPP for Lakewood were made possible by way of the federal CARES Act, which detailed the purposes of the loans as existing to provide wages or other operational costs. In a first, the program included the allowance of direct financial assistance to places deemed "houses of worship."
Reps for Lakewood, as noted in Robert Downen's report, said early this summer they had not applied for a loan. Furthermore, the church's name was not featured on a Small Business Administration list of recipients shortly after the first round of applicants. A loan for Lakewood, however, was approved in mid-July following the reopening of the program. In July the Chronicle reported that more than a thousand groups of the religious variety in the state of Texas had been given hundreds of millions of dollars.
Naturally, the general public is not too thrilled by the idea of Joel "Miracles in Your Mouth" Osteen's church landing millions in PPP funds:
On the same day the PPP news started making the rounds, Osteen took to Twitter to share some yawn-inducing godstuff.
"God is giving you the opportunity to grow, to come up higher," Osteen, whose 2020 has included walking on water with Kanye West, said. "He's getting you prepared to handle the weight of favor, the weight of influence."
The Sun Apologizes to Adele for Chris Brown Rumors!
Earlier this year pop star Adele filed a lawsuit against British tabloid The Sun for linking her romantically with R&B singer / songwriter Chris Brown
The Sun has issued an apology...
WELP!
Michael Jackson Estate Wins Appeal in HBO ‘Leaving Neverland’ Suit!
An appeals court on Monday handed a victory to the estate of Michael Jackson in its battle over the 2019 HBO documentary “Leaving Neverland,” which accused the late singer of sexually abusing two young boys.
The Jackson estate sued HBO for $100 million, arguing that the documentary violated a 27-year-old non-disparagement clause from a 1992 concert film from the “Dangerous” tour. HBO has argued that the clause is irrelevant to the present dispute and accuses the Jackson estate of seeking to silence victims of sexual abuse.
Last year, a lower court granted the estate’s motion to take the dispute to arbitration, as provided by the contract. HBO appealed, but on Monday a three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeal upheld the lower court ruling. The judges conceded that the suit may be “frivolous,” as HBO has claimed, but said it will be up to an arbitrator to make that call.
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“The contract contained a broad arbitration clause that covers claims that HBO disparaged Jackson in violation of ongoing confidentiality obligations,” the panel ruled. “We may only identify whether the parties agreed to arbitrate such claims; it is for the arbitrator to decide whether those claims are meritorious.”
HBO had sought to avoid arbitration, saying that the network had never intended to grant Jackson and his heirs a veto over anything the network might ever want to say about him. The network’s attorney, Theodore Boutrous, also argued that the 1992 contract had effectively expired once each side fulfilled its obligations.
The panel — Circuit Judges Richard Paez and Lawrence VanDyke and District Judge Karin Immergut — rejected that argument.
“An arbitration clause can still bind the parties, even if the parties fully performed the contract years ago,” they ruled.
The network could appeal the panel’s ruling to the full 9th Circuit, or now make its argument before an arbitrator.
Jackson’s attorneys, Howard Weitzman and Jonathan Steinsapir, issued a statement praising the ruling.
“The trial judge and now the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals have unanimously rejected HBO’s arguments,” they said. “In the court’s own words, HBO ‘agreed that it would not make any disparaging remarks concerning Jackson.’ It’s time for HBO to answer for its violation of its obligations to Michael Jackson.”
Cardi B Gifts Offset With Rare Lamborghini For His 29th Birthday!
Cardi B proved how much she loves Offset by gifting him with the key to a very rare Lamborghini for his 29th birthday.
On Monday night (December 14), Bardi covered the Migos rapper's eyes and walked him over to his new bronze Lambo Aventador SVJ 63 Roadster, which is worth a whopping $600,000. The new whip's initials stand for Super Veloce Jota and the digit serves as a reminder that only 63 of the vehicles were made by Lambo. Per TMZ, the gift was paired with a birthday celebration at what appeared to be a nightclub in the Atlanta area and the venue was reportedly packed. While there were very few attendees wearing face masks, with social distancing "non-existent," an insider close to the celebrity gossip outlet revealed that COVID-19 tests were taken and the party followed CDC guidelines set in place for ATL.
Before the festivities took place, Bardi showed her husband some love on Instagram, writing, "Happy birthday Hubs ❤️ I wish you many more. Thank you soo much for helping me these past months getting my business in line (somebbody gotta be the mean 1 😅 ) I ❤️ u. Let's turn it up tonight!!"
Jeff Bezos Ex Wife MacKenzie Is Giving Away $1 Billion A Month To Help Those Affected By The Pandemic!
MacKenzie Scott, Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife, is giving away $1billion a month to marginalized and underfunded groups.
She revealed Tuesday that she has already donated $4billion over the past four months to about 400 nonprofit organizations.
MacKenzie became one of the world’s richest people after her divorce from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos after it was discovered he was having an affair with now-girlfriend Lauren Sanchez.
In a Medium post, MacKenzie said, “This pandemic has been a wrecking ball in the lives of Americans already struggling. Economic losses and health outcomes alike have been worse for women, for people of color, and for people living in poverty. Meanwhile, it has substantially increased the wealth of billionaires.”
MacKenzie has a net worth of about $60 billion, and according to Bloomberg, this year, her wealth has increased by $23.6billion.
“These 384 carefully selected teams have dedicated their lives to helping others, working and volunteering and serving real people face-to-face at bedsides and tables, in prisons and courtrooms and classrooms, on streets and hospital wards and hotlines and frontlines of all types and sizes, day after day after day,” she said of the groups she chose to donate to.
Jennifer Lopez To Headline 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'!
Jennifer Lopez has been announced as the headliner for Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest.
The Latin superstar will serve as the main event for dick clark productions' annual year-end celebration, ABC announced Tuesday (December 15).
The 49th annual broadcast, hosted by Ryan Seacrest live from Times Square, will feature a headlining set performed by Lopez in addition to presentations by pop legend Cyndi Lauper, country singer Jimmie Allen, and Pose actor-singer Billy Porter.
The Puerto Rican singer’s latest gig comes just weeks after unveiling her sexy new single, “In the Morning,” which appears on the soundtrack for her upcoming romantic comedy Marry Me, starring Owen Wilson and Maluma. Lopez most recently performed at the 2020 American Music Awards in November and shared the stage with Shakira for an explosive joint halftime show at Super Bowl LIV in February.
Lauper and Porter will reunite for a special duet after previously performing on stage together in the Broadway musical production Kinky Boots.
Allen will also help ring in 2021 after performing “This Is Us” alongside singer Noah Cyrus at the CMT Music Awards in October and delivering his number-one hit “Best Shot” at last month’s Country Music Awards.
Additionally, Porter will join Lucy Hale as cohosts in New York City, with Ciara emceeing in Los Angeles, and Jessie James Decker serving as Powerball correspondent to announce the lottery’s inaugural millionaire of 2021.
Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve airs live from 8 p.m. ET through 2 a.m. ET on December 31.
Spotify signs exclusive podcast deal with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle!
If you’re craving more Royal Family content after season 4 of The Crown, Spotify is going to help. Today, the streaming service announced an exclusive podcast deal with The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The royal couple will host and produce multiple podcasts starting in 2021. While you’ll have to wait for a complete series, the first item on the agenda will debut this month: a holiday special co-produced by Archewell Audio, the Duke and Duchess’ new audio production company, and Spotify-owned podcast production studio Gimlet.
“What we love about podcasting is that it reminds all of us to take a moment and to really listen, to connect to one another without distraction,” The Duke and Duchess of Sussex said in a joint statement. “With the challenges of 2020, there has never been a more important time to do so, because when we hear each other, and hear each other’s stories, we are reminded of how interconnected we all are.” The royal couple signed a multiyear deal with Netflix in September with the aim of “creating content that informs but also gives hope.”
While Spotify didn’t reveal any financial details, it did specify that the agreement is with Archewell Audio. However, Spotify did describe the upcoming content as “programming that uplifts and entertains audiences around the world.” And anyone will be able to tune in since all podcasts on the platform, including Spotify’s exclusives, are available to free users.
Today’s announcement with is the latest in a constant barrage of podcast deals for Spotify. The streaming service is seemingly adding new partners on a weekly basis. Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan join a slate of exclusives that includes the Obamas (and their Higher Ground production company), Joe Rogan and others. Plus, Spotify has acquired full production companies and media outlets, including The Ringer, Gimlet and Parcast
Brooklyn Rapper Rowdy Rebel Released From Prison!
Rapper Rowdy Rebel, also known as Chad Marshall, was released from prison after spending nearly four years behind bars for weapon charges.
In 2014, Marshall was arrested alongside Bobby Smurda and the GS9 crew members on murder, drugs, and weapons charges. According to Complex, Marshall and Bobby Smurda were sentenced to seven years in prison after taking a plea deal for conspiracy to possess weapons and possession of weapons. Both received two years served.
In August, the Board of Parole granted Marshall an early release date of December 15, 2020. The rapper is allowed to finish out his sentence under community supervision, according to Complex.
Marshall continued to make music while behind bars. He appeared on Pop Smoke’s song “Make it Rain.”
Canadian Fashion Executive Peter Nygard Arrested on Federal Sex Trafficking Charges!
Canadian fashion businessman Peter Nygard has been arrested on federal sex trafficking charges.
Federal authorities are accusing Nygard, 79, of using his company to prey on young women, who say Nygrad sexually assaulted them and groomed them to serve his friends and business partners, NBC News reports. Royal Canadian Mounted Police arrested the fashion designer in Winnipeg on Monday.
Nygard is accused of committing criminal acts between 1995 all the way up to 2020, federal prosecutors in New York say. “Mr. Nygard vehemently denies the allegations and expects to be vindicated in court,” defense lawyer Jay Prober told NBC News.
In a statement, federal prosecutors detailed Nygard’s alleged criminal activity. For the last 25 years, Nygard “used Nygard Group’s influence, as well as its employees, funds, and other resources, to recruit and maintain adult and minor-aged female victims for Nygard’s sexual gratification and the sexual gratification of his friends and business associates.”
They added that Nygard “frequently targeted women and minor-aged girls who came from disadvantaged economic backgrounds and/or who had a history of abuse.” One of Nygard’s alleged tactics was throwing “pamper parties” in the Marina del Rey neighborhood of Los Angeles and the Bahamas. NBC News reports that Nygard would use these events to lure young women in with spa services, drinks, and food.
When Nygard would find his “girlfriends,” he would continue to spend money on them with “travel, living expenses, dental work, immigration assistance, plastic surgery, abortions, child support, and medical treatments,” the indictment said. “Many victims were initially inducted, coerced and forced to have sex with Nygard through one or more of the following: false promises of modeling or fashion industry jobs; the supply of alcohol and/or drugs, including the drugging of drinks without the victim’s knowledge; and physical force.”
Nygard’s victims were also taken to “swingers” clubs in New York, Miami, Los Angeles, and Winnipeg. “While at the clubs, Nygard directed and pressured ‘girlfriends’ through manipulation, intimidation, degradation, threats, and on occasion force to engage in sex with other men to facilitate Nygard having sex with other women and for his own sexual gratification,” the indictment said. “At these clubs, Nygard frequently forced his victims to engage in group sex activity to which they had not consented.”
Nygard has received a nine-count grand jury indictment that included charges of racketeering conspiracy, conspiracy to commit sex trafficking, trafficking of minors, forced sex trafficking, and transportation of a minor for prostitution. Prober says his client will be seeking bail, claiming that he is “very susceptible to the worst consequences of Covid-19.”
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‘SHOW ME YOUR CHEETAH’
Wild thing, you make my gag reflex sing…
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
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