LaKeith Stanfield for Interview Magazine - Winter 2020!
If you don’t recognize LaKeith Stanfield’s name, you’ll likely recognize his face. As the guy who yelled the titular warning in Jordan Peele’s Get Out, Stanfield’s watery eyes and quietly tortured expression made rounds across the internet following the film’s February 2017 release, one month after the inauguration of America’s 45th president. His soft stare, pleading with desperation, became the image of a country on edge, and a Black community anticipating what was yet to come. A year later, in a searing indictment of corporate America, Stanfield played a telemarketer who ascends the company ranks by faking a “white voice” in Boots Riley’s magical realist fantasia Sorry to Bother You. And then there was his role as Darius on Donald Glover’s Emmy-winning series Atlanta, where Stanfield transcended the hazards of growing up Black in the American South—and the cliché of the stoner sidekick—to reach something resembling a higher plane of existence. It is, perhaps, the defining performance in a young career that’s already full of them.
In each project—to say nothing of his work in Uncut Gems, Knives Out, and The Photograph—Stanfield isn’t exactly a fish out of water; he’s a fish gasping for air in a sea of trash. And in a year that saw the nation’s flotsam float to the surface, the 29-year-old actor and rapper dove headfirst into deeper, murkier territory. For his latest role in Judas and the Black Messiah, directed by Shaka King, Stanfield plays William O’Neal, the criminal who infiltrated the Black Panther Party as an FBI informant. Opposite Daniel Kaluuya, his Get Out costar, Stanfield is the “Judas” whose betrayal leads to the interrogation and murder of Fred Hampton, the leader of the BPP Illinois chapter and a celebrated revolutionary. It was a particular challenge for Stanfield, a vocal critic of state-sanctioned racism—so difficult, in fact, that his fans grew concerned about his mental health. But as Stanfield tells Idris Elba, with whom he will appear in The Harder They Fall, an all-Black Western for Netflix, he’s doing just fine. From the set in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on a break from filming due to a coronavirus scare, Stanfield called Elba to discuss the therapy of rap, the beauty of infallibility, and the necessity of Black brotherhood. — SARAH NECHAMKIN
IDRIS ELBA: What’s up, bro? How are you?
LAKEITH STANFIELD: I’m good, man. Thank you so much for doing this.
ELBA: I appreciate being asked. It was actually great to do a little research on you, getting a little bit deeper under the skin. I want to dive straight in. Talk me through your relationship with music, which is something that’s also close to my heart.
STANFIELD: I’ve been making music as long as I can remember. I was always playing with how patterns organize themselves in sound. Acting came in high school. I was terrible in all my classes, and I failed everything. I felt that everyone was a liar, because I come from a household where it’s difficult to trust people. When I got into school, I was like, “This is all bullshit.” I’ve got a bit of a rebellious spirit anyway, so it was difficult for me to learn how to adjust and acclimate until I got older. But there was one class I really liked, and it was drama. It gave me an opportunity to be expressive and bring things to the table I hadn’t seen before, and let some of these emotions I’d harbored come out and not feel weird about it. Everyone in there was a fucking freak, so it was great. Drama class was also the first class I brought one of my early EPs to. I made a whole bunch of CDs with these little ratchet covers and I passed them out in class. That was the only class where I wanted to pass them out, because I was like, “If anyone’s going to understand where it comes from, it’s these guys.”
ELBA: Did you make music as well as rap?
STANFIELD: At that time, I would just find beats on the internet and basically steal them. I couldn’t afford any. I used to record from the computer speaker into a microphone, and then take that rerecord whole side of social media that is looking to vilify things and put people in ever smaller categories, particularly Black men. We have the smallest ability to move when it comes to the public spectrum, especially in America, because we’re only seen as one thing. If you’re not this, then you’re that. If you ain’t good, you bad. If you’re like this, then you hate this. So we’ve got to be careful with how we use this powerful tool. There’s this thing about being an actor—you’ve got to be squeaky clean. But I’m not that kind of actor. I’m just a human who happened to become an actor.
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ELBA: There’s something about an audience’s relationship with an actor that differs from their relationship with a rapper. If you’ve acted first and you suddenly start rapping, they look at you differently. I’m sure you experienced that a bit, but on your album, it doesn’t seem like you care. You get personal and speak from the heart.
STANFIELD: It’s been therapeutic. We’ve all been through a lot of different shit. I’m hoping people connect more to that than the idea that I’m this beloved acting celebrity that is infallible, because I, for one, have trouble connecting to people who are perfect. I’m more connected to people who are actively trying to figure out how to be better. That’s all I’m trying to do, so if you can understand that, I think you can get me.
ELBA: Listen, congratulations on being on the cover of Interview magazine. Historically, that’s a big moment for any actor. How does that make you feel?
STANFIELD: Well, if I’m going to be transparent about it, I’m not really into magazines. I don’t read too many of them; I’ve never really kept up. When they told me I’d be on the cover of Interview, I was like, “Okay.” And then someone else had to tell me, “No, no, this is a good opportunity.” And I was like, “Oh, okay, great.” Anytime someone is honoring my work, I’m happy. As long as it’s about that, I’m happy. I’d be happy not going to another photo shoot for the rest of my life, but if it means we’re able to focus on the work my collaborators and I want to help bring to the conversation, I’m happy. That shit is what’s important. It isn’t really about me, it’s more about what god has given me to do.
ELBA: [Laughs] It’s a big deal. I haven’t seen the film [Judas and the Black Messiah] yet, but I’m fascinated to know, from your perspective, what you think is special about it, especially your role.
STANFIELD: There’s this thing that’s often in the air, an atmosphere when you become an actor about how deep one dives into a role and what that might implicate as far as your mental health. Sometimes you uncover things in yourself that apply to the character in the story that you’re surprised by, and genuinely moved by, to the point where it changes the composition of your emotional state. That’s what this movie has done. It’s been the hardest role I’ve ever played. It’s made me go to places I didn’t know I could go to, and it made me put my faith back in things that are above me. I’m playing William O’Neal, a guy who infiltrated the Black Panther Party during the height of so many infiltrations that were happening, just as an uprising was taking place in the country. This guy was used as a pawn to exploit his brother and get him killed. They might not have come from the same place, but they’re still brothers in my mind. If you Black, you my brother. I don’t give a fuck. It was challenging for me to jump into a character who doesn’t share that belief about his fellow Black man in America. He’s like, “I’m here to survive and get money and not be in a fucked-up situation.” I can understand that to an extent, but I was so enamored of Fred [Hampton] and how young and powerful and courageous he was. It was really difficult to play a character that was in direct opposition to that. It caused me to have physical changes. I started having to keep a close watch on my mental health. It’s been a trip, and I hope it was all worth it in the end.
ELBA: What was redeeming about your character? Why play a character that sells out?
STANFIELD: I believe more people are William O’Neals than Fred Hamptons. I think, by and large, when people are given the opportunity to stand for something that might mean they’ll need to sacrifice for it, most people will take the easy way. I wanted to take the easy way. When I got the script, I told the director, “I love this. Man, I can’t wait to play Fred, thank you!” He was like, “No, no, no. I want you to play Will.” I was like, “You want me to play this fucking sellout?” And then I realized after reading the script several more times that I could learn more from the sellout. It’s kind of hard to say it, but you learn more from going through that journey of development than you do from seeing someone whose life was cut short so soon by his ambition and courage. Unfortunately, we can use these people who have done these things in history to learn from ourselves and grow. It’s easy for us to preach and say what we would do, but what would we really do?
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ELBA: Would you consider yourself a method actor?
STANFIELD: I think I’m kind of a method actor in life. I’m constantly rolling through life, picking up on different things, taking the good, leaving the bad. Whatever’s useful to me I keep, and what isn’t I discard. It’s the same thing with the characters that I approach. Whatever it takes for me to encompass and envelop myself in what I need to be and do, that’s what I do. If you would’ve seen me while we were filming, I probably had an FBI hat on, walking around with badges on in public. The way you relate to the material is so closely tied up into your life. But there are some characters where you don’t need to do that at all. If I’m doing a Western and I have a six-shooter, I’m not about to be walking in public with it, because, shit, I might get shot by the police.
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#RHOA: The Ladies Have a “Cute Ladies Night In" with Brooklyn Daly!
This sweet photo proves that Kenya Moore's daughter is already one of the girls.
Brooklyn Daly is already one of the girls! Kenya Moore’s two-year-old daughter recently crashed “a cute ladies night in” with several of The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast members, as captured in a recent Instagram post.
Marlo Hampton documented the adorable gathering on social media on December 15, sharing a sweet photo of several of the RHOA ladies and Brooklyn enjoying some quality time together. The toddler is obviously already part of the crew, standing in front of Kenya and giving Marlo an affectionate hug as the duo posed alongside Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey, and new RHOA pal LaToya Ali.
“Cute ladies night in with the girls, better safe than sorry,” Marlo wrote in the caption of the photo.
The RHOA ladies clearly can’t get enough of little Brooklyn — and they’re not the only ones. Last month, Eva Marcille sent a heartfelt birthday shout-out to the tot, who is close friends with her eldest son, Mikey.
“Screaming Happy Birthday to the one the only, the daughter of a certified beauty queen @thekenyamoore and the absolute one to watch out for @thebrooklyndaly,” she wrote on Instagram at the time, also adding, “Happy birthday Brookie. May this day be as beautiful to you as you are to the world!!! I Love you Baby Girl.”
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#MusicNews: Summer Walker Launches Ghetto Earth Records!
Fast-rising R&B singer Walker has launched her own label, Ghetto Earth Records, a joint venture with Interscope Records that will debut with her first signee, No1-Noah. Noah appeared on Walker’s “Life on Earth” EP and “White Tee” and “SWV.”
“I came up with Ghetto Earth because earth is ghetto,” said Walker. “I don’t wanna be controlling over my artist’s music. I want them to be fully involved in everything they put out. I’m just here to support and help them get to wherever it is they’re trying to go in life.”
Noah added, “I’m excited to show people my music, and what I have to offer. I feel like being on Summer’s team, Ghetto Earth Records, is the right home for me to be as creative as possible as an artist. She’s really understanding of what a true artist is, as she is one herself. I’m free to create here and it’s always a great feeling as an artist to be able to make music for a team that gets the sound that you’re trying to create.”
Interscope EVP/co-head of A&R Nicole Wyskoarko added, “Summer is a true visionary. She’s writing her own rules as one of the most talented artists in R&B music today and is now adding entrepreneur to her vast repertoire. Summer brings an unapologetically outspoken and empowering voice to Ghetto Earth and a radically different and much-needed perspective to developing emerging talent such as No1-Noah. We are thrilled that Summer has chosen Interscope as Ghetto Earth’s partner and home.”
#HipHopNews: Everything We Know About Eminem’s Music To Be Murdered By: Side B Album!
Eminem's rumor mill is running rampant and there's no confirmation that'll put an end to his fans' agony over his unconfirmed next album. With the possibility of a deluxe album, presumably titled Music to Be Murdered By: Side B, looming in the air, social media users are fired up about the idea of new music from Em, but nothing is promised.
Last week, conversations began circulating on the internet suggesting that Slim Shady was planning on releasing a surprise album. The LP is supposed to be a second offering of the album he fired off at the top of 2020, Music to Be Murdered By.
No singles or features have been released by the Detroit native to accompany these rumors. Still, a release confirmation sheet claims to add truth to the rumors of the album's release date and features on the project.
No artists currently associated with the rumored project have come forward to denounce the album's existence. Eminem himself has remained tightlipped about the album. The fact that the rumors haven't been denied does give stans some hope. Since being stuck in quarantine, it's not hard to imagine that the 48-year-old rapper wouldn't be busy in the studio making new music.
Eminem also has a track record of releasing heat without warning. At the top of the year, Em dropped off the first installment of Music to be Murdered By without any promotion or mention. The album moved 279,000 album-equivalent units in its first week and solidified him as one of the greatest of all-time in the rap game.
Patti LaBelle on Her Republican Nephew: ‘I Didn’t Choose My Family’!
It’s a no-no from me. Photo: Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images
Miss Patti LaBelle cooks like your favorite auntie and sings your favorite auntie’s music, so it’s safe to assume she also takes no nonsense. The iconic vocalist had to contend with the foolishness her nephew and adopted son Byl Holte got up to on Twitter in her new O Magazine profile. You’ll probably recall the whirlwind internet investigation that took place ahead of Thanksgiving when a white Republican congressional candidate, Dean Browning, tweeted about being a “Black gay guy” who “can personally say Obama did nothing for me.” The internet thought he meant it for his sock-puppet account, but Browning explained that he’d accidentally pasted a message from a supporter who turned out to be Byl Holte, a self-described “anti-feminist.” Holte later posted a video defending Browning and the message he sent.
LaBelle, a longtime Obama supporter, takes the high road when it comes to political disagreements with family. “Guess what? I didn’t choose my family. I choose my friends,” she told O. “I love Billy. He has a Republican mind. And, guess what? I don’t. But do I hate him for having the mind that he has? No, I can’t.” Just before the interview, she spoke to him on the phone. “He was saying, ‘I love you and I’m so sorry,’” she said. “You give people chances, when sometimes, they don’t even know what they’re doing or why. So I can’t beat him up for the rest of his life. I decided to take the high road with him by letting him know that you make mistakes — but when my name comes in that mistake, that’s a no-no. Certain things happen in life, and I just keep going on, because I love him.” As if she wasn’t already an inspiration, these words of peace and goodwill are exactly what families needed this Zoom holiday season.
George Clooney Says He 'I Understand Why Tom Cruise Lashed Out On The Set Over COVID-19 Guidelines!
George Clooney says he understands why Tom Cruise lashed out at crew members on the set of Mission: Impossible 7 over COVID-19 guidelines being neglected on set.
In a two-minute recording, posted by The Sun on Tuesday and authenticated by sources to The New York Times, Cruise is heard yelling at members of the production team in London for reportedly violating on-set social distancing guidelines. Cruise explained that he's under pressure to lead by example of how a movie can shoot safely during the ongoing pandemic.
While promoting his new film The Midnight Sky, Clooney, 59, said in an interview with Howard Stern that he doesn't think Cruise, 58, acted inappropriately.
"He didn't overreact because it is a problem," Clooney told Stern in reaction to the leaked clip, according to E! News. "I have a friend who's an AD on another TV show who just had the almost exact same thing happen with not quite as far out a response."
However, Clooney says had the same thing happened on his set, he would have reacted a bit differently.
"I wouldn't have done it that big. I wouldn't have, you know, pulled people out," Clooney said. "You're in a position of power and it's tricky, right? You do have a responsibility for everybody else and he's absolutely right about that. And, you know, if the production goes down, a lot of people lose their jobs. People have to understand that and have to be responsible. It's just not my style to, you know, to take everybody to task that way."
Still, Clooney said he doesn't think Cruise is in the wrong for being so strict on following the protocols, put in place to keep everyone on set safe while filming during the pandemic.
"I understand why he did it. He's not wrong at all about that," Clooney said. "You know, I just, I don't know that I would have done it quite that personally, but I don't know all the circumstances so maybe he had it 10 or 15 times before."
The clip comes after the latest Mission: Impossible halted production in Italy back in February as the coronavirus outbreak began, but eventually resumed in Rome in October. Variety reported that the set was then shut down for a week in October after positive COVID tests and that they've been shooting in the London area for two weeks.
"No apologies. You can tell it to the people who are losing their f------ homes because our industry is shut down," Cruise is heard saying in the recording. "It’s not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education. That’s what I sleep with every night — the future of this f-----g industry! So I’m sorry, I'm beyond your apologies."
"I have told you, and now I want it, and if you don’t do it, you’re out," adds Cruise. "We are not shutting this f------ movie down! Is it understood? ... Am I clear? Do you understand what I want? Do you understand the responsibility that you have? Because I will deal with your reason, and if you can’t be reasonable and I can’t deal with your logic, you’re fired. That’s it. That is it. I trust you guys to be here."
The Midnight Sky follows the story of Augustine Lofthouse (Clooney), a scientist in the Arctic who embarks on a dangerous journey to warn a group of astronauts against returning to an uninhabitable Earth after a mysterious global catastrophe.
It hits Netflix on Dec. 23.
Tyler Perry Reveals ‘Midlife Crisis At 51’ And Declares He’s Single With Viral Instagram Photo!
Tyler Perry says he’s going through a ‘midlife crisis’ (Picture: @tylerperry, Twitter, Getty Images) Tyler Perry will no doubt have a busy DM inbox after sharing a gym photo that has gone viral while declaring he is single and going through a ‘midlife crisis’. The Madea’s Family Reunion star appears to be in a reflective mood as the end of 2020 approaches and a new slate begins.
In the post, Tyler, 51, is seen taking a selfie while wearing workout clothes in the midst of a gym session. He confirmed in the caption that he is single, presumably after splitting from his longterm girlfriend Gelila Bekele, who he shares a six-year-old son with.
‘This is what a midlife crisis looks like. I’m 51, single and wondering what the next chapter in my life will look like. ‘Whatever it looks like I’m going to walk with God, be the best father and man I can be, hold my head up high, and try to look my best doing it!!’ He added: ‘In a world with so much sadness, please try and stay in the good! Merry Christmas and let’s look forward to 2021 bringing us peace!’ His post has been met with a flood of support from celebrities and fans alike, sharing messages of encouragement as Tyler navigates his challenges.
Whitney Houston Biopic Casts Naomi Ackie in Lead Role!
Naomi Ackie is in final negotiations to portray Whitney Houston in Sony’s upcoming musical biopic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody.”
Stella Meghie (“The Photograph”) is directing the film from a screenplay by “Bohemian Rhapsody” writer Anthony McCarten. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” is slated to release at Thanksgiving of 2022.
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“We spent the better part of the last year in an exhaustive search for an actress who could embody Whitney Houston. Naomi Ackie impressed us at every stage of the process. I was moved by her ability to capture the stage presence of a global icon while bringing humanity to her interior life,” Meghie said.
“I Wanna Dance With Somebody” follows the life and times of Houston, the iconic artist behind timeless hits like “I Will Always Love You” and “How Will I Know.” Houston, who died in 2012, made her acting debut in the 1992 romantic thriller “The Bodyguard.”
“Naomi Ackie’s screen test was so powerful, it sent shivers up my spine,” said Clive Davis, one of the film’s producers. “Although Whitney’s incomparable vocals are used for all the songs, Naomi’s extraordinary acting range enables her to masterfully capture Whitney’s unique charm, star power and, of course, her personal struggles. Naomi is the real deal and I can’t imagine a better choice for this iconic role.”
Pat Houston, who is producing on behalf of Whitney Houston’s estate, added, “All Whitney fans have an appetite for perfection when it comes to Whitney and her Legacy. To transform someone into a matchless Icon is virtually impossible but with careful consideration Naomi Ackie was selected based on her quality performances and her deep commitment to emerging into the woman that we all loved. We look forward to taking this journey with her.”
Ackie recently won a BAFTA for her role in Netflix’s “The End of the F***Ing World.” She also appeared in “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” and Steve McQueen’s anthology series “Small Axe.” She will star next in the heist musical “The Score” with Will Poulter and Johnny Flynn.
Larry Mestel will also produce behalf of Primary Wave Music, which is a partner of the Whitney Houston estate. Denis O’Sullivan (“Bohemian Rhapsody”) and Jeff Kalligheri (“Submergence”), who are financing and co-producing via Compelling Pictures. Nicole Brown, Shary Shirazi, and Brittany Morrissey will oversee the project for TriStar Pictures.
Ackie is repped by CAA, Hamilton Hodell, Range Media Partners, Peikoff Mahan and Personal PR.
Sir Ian Mckellen Says He Feels ‘Euphoric’ After Receiving Coronavirus Vaccine!
Sir Ian McKellen has said he feels "euphoric" after receiving a coronavirus vaccine.
The Lord of The Rings star, 81, was photographed having the jab, which was administered to him by a medic.
Sir Ian said all elderly people should ensure they get the jab, adding it was "painless".
He said: "It's a very special day, I feel euphoric.
"Anyone who has lived as long as I have is alive because they have had previous vaccinations, the take up amongst the older generation will be 100 per cent - it ought to be - because you're having it not just for yourself but for people who you are close to - you're doing your bit for society.
"Of course, it's painless... it's convenient, and getting in touch and meeting NHS staff and saying thank you to them for how hard they've been working is a bonus, I would have no hesitation in recommending it to anyone.
Leonard Roberts Accuses 'Heroes' Co-Star Ali Larter of Mistreatment: 'I Couldn’t Help Wondering!
Leonard Roberts (Drumline, Buffy the Vampire Slayer) has made a career of being a standout supporting character throughout many of his roles on film and TV. But the actor is now coming forward to say he feels he received little to no support from his Heroes co-star Ali Larter and the show's creator/showrunner Tim Kring, accusing them of mistreatment.
In his essay for Variety, the actor detailed a series of racial incidents he experienced while on the set of the fictional supernatural series. Roberts played D.L. Hawkins, the husband of Nikki Sanders (Larter) on the show. After first explaining how his character -- who was originally written in the pilot episode -- was sidelined in the first five episodes, he went on to detail how rising tensions between he and his fictional wife throughout the first season led to his eventual termination. One incident described puts Roberts and Larter on set during an intimate scene that finished with an "intense and loud conversation in which she expressed she had never been so disrespected — as an actress, a woman or a human being," he penned.
"Greg Beeman, our director, asked if she was willing to lower the straps of the top she was wearing and expose her bare shoulders only above the sheet that covered her, in order to give the visual impression she was in the same state of undress as me, as I was shirtless," Roberts said. "My co-star refused Beeman’s request, and I was instantly aware of the tension on the set. I remember instinctively checking to make sure both my hands were visible to everyone who was there, as not to have my intentions or actions misconstrued. Despite Beeman’s clear description of what he was looking for visually, my co-star insisted she was, indeed, being asked to remove her top completely, and rehearsal was cut."
The actor went on to express that through his conversations with another cast member, Adrian Pasdar who also shared intimate scenes with Larter, he learned the two actors didn't have the same experience. Pasdar allegedly described Larter's behavior as open to collaboration and improvisation. "I pondered why my co-star had exuberantly played a different scene with the Petrelli character involving overt sexuality while wearing lingerie, but found aspects of one involving love and intimacy expressed through dialogue with my character, her husband, disrespectful to her core. I couldn’t help wondering whether race was a factor," he shared.
Due to the actors' inability to get along, Roberts says he received a call from showrunner Kring shortly after the end of the show's first season telling him that his character had been killed off in Season 2.
In a statement given to TVLine, Larter responded to Roberts comments saying, “I am deeply saddened to hear about Leonard Roberts’ experience on Heroes and I am heartbroken reading his perception of our relationship, which absolutely doesn’t match my memory nor experience on the show. I respect Leonard as an artist and I applaud him or anyone using their voice and platform. I am truly sorry for any role I may have played in his painful experience during that time and I wish him and his family the very best.”
See Prince William And Kate Middleton’s Family Christmas Card!
Merry Christmas from the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge! Kensington Palace officially shared Prince William and Kate Middleton’s 2020 holiday card on Wednesday featuring a sweet snap of the royal family.
The couple and their children, Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2, wore cozy sweaters and sat on a haystack at Anmer Hall in Norfolk.
The photo, captured by Matt Porteous, is a stark contrast from last year’s card, which featured the family posing on a motorbike and sidecar.
“The Duke and Duchess are delighted to share a new image of their family, which features on their Christmas card this year🎄” the caption on Instagram reads.
William and Kate previously thanked key workers with a holiday surprise in a video posted to their Instagram account.
It was also a big week for the royal children, as they accompanied their parents on their first red carpet to watch a traditional British pantomime performance at the Palladium.
Cardi B And Offset Caught Partying Without Masks!
Cardi B and Offset partied the night away this week for the Migos rapper's 29th birthday.
Not only did the "Bodak Yellow" star gift him a Lamborghini, but she also threw a massive party at a packed unnamed Atlanta nightclub in the middle of a pandemic.
Cardi B also posted a number of videos to her Instagram Stories of her and Offset inside without face masks as they danced and drank and were not observing social distancing.
It's not clear if everyone at the club was tested for COVID-19 or what precautions the establishment had taken to prevent the spread of the virus.
Many fans took to Twitter to express how hypocritical their behavior is.
"Offset party was too packed last night.. guess covid not in ATL no more," one person wrote.
"I literally just saw a video of Offset’s party with a lady coughing right next to Cardi. Pahahaha! Yal are straight foolish..." another pointed out.
"American celebrities like cardi b be blaming donald trump for covid, while they party up a storm in packed clubs," someone else said.
Cardi has already faced backlash for her extravagant Thanksgiving celebrations, in which she boasted about hosting 12 kids and 25 adults.
The Grammy winner apologized to fans for the insensitive announcement, tweeting, “I spent soo much money getting every1 tested but it felt worth it. I wasn't trying to offend no1.”
She assured fans “everyone that works around me get tested literally 4 times a week.”
Cardi also caught heat in October when she threw a massive maskless party in Las Vegas for her 28th birthday after calling off her divorce.
Jeremih Opens Up About Battle With COVID-19: “I Had To Learn How To Walk Again, Eat Again!
After recovering from a long, hard-fought battle with COVID-19, singer Jeremih reflected on his experience with the deadly disease as he promoted his new holiday album with Chance the Rapper during an appearance on “Sway’s Universe.”
When the radio host asked Jeremih whether or not his experience with the coronavirus should be a lesson for those who don’t take the pandemic seriously, he replied:
“What I can say is, man, it definitely is real,” Jeremih said. “I didn’t take it for granted. And truth be told, I’m a living, walking testimony. To let y’all know, I was really down bad for the last month and a half. While I was in there — you know, I don’t even remember the day I went in. That’s how messed up I was.”
The singer then revealed that he could not recall his time in ICU until he saw pictures of it.
“I had the tube down my throat for about a week and a half,” he said. “I was really, like, in a dream, and I ain’t gonna lie, I woke up about two times and all I remember is just seeing a white light.
He continued: “What I ended up having was called a [multisystem] inflammatory syndrome: MIS. All my organs became inflamed. My heart started beating irregularly, my kidneys went out, my liver started to go bad. Mind you, I didn’t know what was going on at the time. I was out.”
“I had to learn how to walk again, eat, all that,” he added.
Having been through an ordeal that has claimed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people, Jeremih says that his experience was “somewhat of a blessing.”
As crazy as it might sound,” he said. “I needed to sit down. I needed to take a break.”
President Elect Biden Expected To Get First Dose Of COVID-19 Vaccine Next Week!
President-elect Joe Biden is expected to get his first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as next week, just days after thousands of Americans and frontline workers began receiving the shots amid the coronavirus pandemic.
CNN first reported the news, noting Biden will get his vaccination in a public setting in an effort to encourage eligible Americans to get vaccinated and to instill trust in the treatments.
“We’re working on that right now,” Biden said at an event Wednesday evening. “I don’t want to get ahead of the line, but I want to make sure that we demonstrate to the American people that it is safe to take. We’re working on that plan right now. And when I do it, I’ll do it publicly.”
Health care officials began inoculating thousands of Americans this week with Pfizer’s vaccine after the treatment received an emergency use approval from the Food and Drug Administration. A second candidate, made by Moderna, was deemed to be highly protective by the FDA this week and could get emergency use authorization as soon as Friday. Millions of doses of that vaccine would be shipped almost immediately.
Both treatments require two doses to work, and the U.S. currently has limited supplies on hand, meaning health care workers on the front lines of the pandemic and elderly people in long-term care facilities are first in line to receive them.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said earlier this week that Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris should be vaccinated “as soon as we possibly can,” citing security reasons
“We want him fully protected as he enters the presidency in January,” Fauci added. “So that would be my strong recommendation.”
Three former presidents, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, have all said they planned to get the vaccines and do so publicly in an effort to encourage fellow Americans to get vaccinated.
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