Zendaya for The Hollywood Reporter - Actress Roundtable Issue 2021!
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#RHOA: Porsha Williams Reveals Her Valentine’s Day Plans!
Porsha Williams has her Valentine's Day game plan in the books and we love what she has cooking up for the day. The Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member headed to Instagram to share her empowering Valentine's Day plans for February 14.
"Who else ready for a solo-V Day? I love you Porsha. Self Love," she wrote alongside a celebratory photo of herself with red heart balloons.
ICYMI, Porsha confirmed she's single on Watch What Happens Lives with Andy Cohen back in December. "We are single. We are exactly that, single. But we're very cordial," she shared at that time, adding "have a great co-parenting relationship." (Porsha and Dennis McKinley are parents to daughter, Pilar Jhena McKinley, who turns 2 next month.)
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#NewMusic from Leela James – Complicated!
Check out the brand new single from soul artist Leela James called “Complicated”.
The Rex Rideout produced song finds Leela in vintage form on her first new offering in nearly two years.
LISTEN HERE
This follows her rock band collaboration with The Truth from 2019 with the EP “Are You Ready?”
#NewHipHop from Nipsey Hussle And Jay-Z ‘What It Feels Like’!
After much anticipation, Nipsey Hussle and JAY-Z’s collaboration “What It Feels Like” has arrived as part of the Judas and the Black Messiah soundtrack.
The triumphant track features an unreleased verse from the late Crenshaw icon. “And this is what it feels like / The only reason I survived ’cause a ni**a is special / First you get successful, then it gets stressful,” raps Nipsey before proclaiming, “Young Malcolm / I’m the leader of the movement out this bitch.”
Inspired by Black Panther leader Fred Hampton, Hov delivers a powerful verse on which he addresses last month’s Capitol riots. “You let them crackers storm your Capitol / Put they feet up on your desk / And yet you talkin’ tough to me / I lost all my little respect,” he raps.
“Real ni**as is extinct / It ain’t safe for me, my dawg / Killin’ ni**as in they own hoods, that make sense to you at all? / You burnt your bridge to the other side, you know you can’t swim across / Y’all know ni**as can’t swim, they fried Mike after he died / Y’all know ni**as can’t win, you never land, all jokes aside.”
LISTEN HERE
Executive produced by Hit-Boy, Dash Sherrod, Ryan Coogler, and Archie Davis, Judas and the Black Messiah: The Inspired Album also features contributions from Nas, Rakim, A$AP Rocky, Lil Durk, and Polo G, plus H.E.R.’s Golden Globe-nominated single “Fight for You.” The movie, starring Daniel Kaluuya and LaKeith Stanfield, is now streaming on HBO Max.
Janet Jackson Thanks Fans and Hits No. 1 in Wake of The Lukewarm Justin Timberlake Apology!
Just a week after celebrating its 35-year anniversary, Janet Jackson is thanking fans for helping put her 1986 Control album back on top of the charts. The star shared a video on Twitter following the recent development. "I was at home just the other day by myself and I began to cry. I was crying because I was so thankful for all that God has blessed me with," she said. "All that he has given me and I'm so thankful for him being in my life, and I'm so thankful for all of you being in my life."
"You're so special to me and I want to thank all of you for making Control No. 1 once again after 35 years," she continued. "I never, never in a million years, I would never think that this would happen. I really appreciate you and I love you so, so much. Thank you." The news comes just after Justin Timberlake issued an apology to Jackson and his former girlfriend Britney Spears. The former N'Sync member apologized to Jackson for his involvement and handling of the infamous 2004 Super Bowl wardrobe mishap. "I understand that I fell short in these moments and in many others and benefited from a system that condones misogyny and racism," he began.
"I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed," he continued. "I also feel compelled to respond, in part, because everyone involved deserves better and most importantly, because this is a larger conversation that I wholeheartedly want to be part of and grow from." Timberlake was called out for his relationship with Spears and the handling of their breakup following the premiere of the Framing Britney Spears documentary.
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Thank u 🖤🙏🏽🤗 pic.twitter.com/qSEcON2YoN
— Janet Jackson (@JanetJackson) February 13, 2021
Following the public apology, many people on social media sent messages supporting Spears and Jackson
Ashley Judd Nearly Loses Leg In “Harrowing” Congo Rainforest Accident!
On Friday, actress Ashley Judd revealed that she was involved in a “catastrophic accident” in the Congo rainforest and almost lost her leg.
The humanitarian spoke from an ICU bed on an Instagram Live video with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof on the “harrowing” experience, which left her with a shattered leg in four places and nerve damage, the Hollywood Reporter reported.
“I was doing what I always do, up at 4:30 in the morning with two of our trackers who are just these world-class, brilliant, brilliant men, walking in the dark, and my headlamp had new batteries, but it was a little faint, it wasn’t working quite properly — I’ve come down half-dome in Yosemite under a full moon, I can walk in partial light, but accidents happen — and there was a fallen tree on the path which I didn’t see, and I had a very powerful stride going, and I just fell over this tree. As I was breaking my leg, I knew it was being broken, I cried out to Maude who was one of the researchers working with me,” said Judd.
The actress was in the Congo on a research project on endangered bonobos—ape-like animals that she described as “egalitarian, matriarchal, peaceful.”
“What was next was an incredibly harrowing 55 hours,” Judd continued, explaining that for the first five hours of the ordeal, she laid on the forest floor with her “badly misshapen leg,” biting on a stick because of the pain and “howling like a wild animal.” She said her teeth were chattering, and she had broken out in a cold sweat.
There was no ambulance service, and she had to be transported to a South African trauma unit via motorbike. Judd described holding together the top part of her shattered tibia.
“We did that for six hours,” she recalled. “I was at the edge of my very edge.”
Judd mentioned her privilege during the interview, saying that she was able to get on an operating table before it was too late because of her disaster insurance. A privilege Congolese people don’t always have.
Judd spoke on her interview with Kristof on her own Instagram page, shedding light on “what it means to be Congolese in extreme poverty with no access to health care, any medication for pain, any type of service, or choices.”
Halle Berry Dances Topless in Cute Video with Boyfriend Van Hunt!
Halle Berry is getting into the Valentine’s Day mood! The 54-year-old Oscar-winning actress took to Instagram on Saturday afternoon (February 13) to share a cute video while dancing on a balcony with boyfriend Van Hunt.
In the video, Halle is going topless while just wearing a pair of high-waisted underwear by Me Undies as she dances next to the 50-year-old singer, who is wearing a pair of boxer briefs.
“You keep everything simple @vanhunt ✨ #valentinesdayweekend,” Halle wrote along with the below video.
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If you didn’t know, Halle and Van have been quietly dating for several months now. The couple made their relationship Instagram official back in September 2020
Woman Who Sprayed Hair With Gorilla Glue Now Selling Her Own “Bonded For Life” Merchandise!
The Louisiana woman who went viral for putting Gorilla Glue spray in her hair — which required a four-hour surgery to remove — is taking advantage of her notoriety by selling a new line of merchandise.
Tessica Brown’s Tessicamerch.com is now live and is selling T-shirts, hoodies and sweatpants branded with “Bonded for Life.”
Brown went viral on Instagram on Feb. 3 after using the spray when she ran out of her preferred hairspray.
Louisiana woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue adhesive in hair ends up in hospital; glue company issues statement
“I didn’t have anymore Got2B hairspray so I used this, gorilla glue spray, bad idea, my hair don’t move, I’ve washed my hair 15 times and it don’t move,” Brown said in her Instagram video.
The mishap required her to have surgery to remove the glue. Brown flew to Los Angeles, where Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Obeng performed the procedure for free, TMZ reported.
Brown had also set up a GoFundMe page to help pay for her medical expenses. As of Feb. 12, she had raised $22,375 from over 1,400 donors.
Wendy Williams' Casting Call For New Boyfriend!
Wendy Williams has put out a casting call for a new man. The 56-year-old broadcaster is looking for a new man that can "handle" her in a special casting call, with her team insisting it isn't a "joke" and suggesting the eligible bachelor should be US-based between 40 and 65.
An email from Fox producers, as obtained by the New York Post's Page Six column, reads: "Wendy Williams IS BACK ON THE MARKET! We are looking for fun men that can handle Wendy. We are casting a WIDE net. (sic)"
The 'Wendy Williams Show' host previously revealed she wants her next boyfriend to be out of the spotlight unlike her ex.
She shared: "I'm 56 now. I'm a mom, I'm not a single woman running around town with [rappers and DJs] like Eric B anymore. Those days are over. My next boyfriend, hopefully husband he'll turn into, I don't want him to be in this business. He's got to appreciate my humour and have a sense of humour for the business that I'm in, and not try to stop me. But he's also got to be very, very comfortable in the man that he is. And he's got to be 45 years or older."
Wendy split from husband Kevin Hunter in 2019 after over 20 years of marriage but she insisted she doesn't "regret" anything about her relationship with him because it has helped make her who she is today.
Speaking about her former romance, she said: "The life that I'm living right now is my best life, and I have no guilt about saying that. I don't regret meeting Kevin, I don't regret falling in love, I don't regret staying with him for all 25 years, 21 of them married. I like who I am, so I have no regrets."
Donald Glover, Phoebe Waller-Bridge To Star In ‘Mr. And Mrs. Smith’ Remake!
Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Donald Glover are set to star in a remake of “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” the 2005 movie starring Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt.
The project with New Regency and Amazon Studios with collaboration from writer Francesca Sloane will hit Amazon Prime Video in 2022, according to Glover.
The project was announced on Instagram — in pandemic fashion, quite literally. Waller-Bridge, 35, wore pajamas to film herself striking a pose in a doorway — the same leg lift Jolie, 45, did for the film’s movie poster and promotional materials. Glover, 37, filmed a bit of himself flossing — the dance, not the dental routine — to celebrate.
The videos, which originated in Glover’s Instagram Stories, were also reposted by Jennifer Salke, the head of Amazon Studios.
“Mr + Mrs Smith. Donald Glover x Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Co-created with Francesca Sloane. New Regency + Amazon Studios,” Glover wrote. “Amazon Prime Video 2022.”
This marks the second time Glover, whose musical stage name is Childish Gambino, and Waller-Bridge will star in a film together. The duo previously co-starred in 2018’s “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” with Glover as a young Lando Calrissian and Waller-Bridge as the voice of L3-37.
“Mr. and Mrs. Smith” starring Jolie and Pitt, which saw the real-life couple, who met and fell in love on set, as secret assassins from competing agencies unknowingly out to get one another, was a box office smash making nearly $500 million worldwide. Pitt and Jolie filed for divorce in 2016.
Will Morris Chestnut Have A New Love Interest In The New 'Best Man' Tv Series?
Morris Chestnut is choosing his words very carefully, but it's clear his 'Best Man' character will be moving on romantically in the new TV series based on the hit movies.
The 'Best Man' star tells us... it's been a long time since fans saw his character, Lance Sullivan, go through an emotional roller coaster following his wife Mia's (Monica Calhoun) death from cancer.
Morris says the new series -- "The Best Man: The Final Chapters" -- will offer Lance some closure, and possibly a new woman in his life. MC knows how much fans loved Lance and Mia as a couple ... so he stresses, "There will never be anyone that could replace Mia."
The franchise's loyal followers never got to see Morris properly mourn Mia's death in the sequel 'Best Man Holiday' -- but that's about to change. The Peacock streaming service has ordered 10 episodes for a limited series featuring the entire original cast -- Melissa De Sousa, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long and Harold Perrineau.
The creators are eyeing a September premiere. Malcolm D. Lee, who wrote and directed the 1999 and 2013 films, will write and produce with Dayna Lynne North ... best known for writing/producing HBO's hit "Insecure.
One more thing about the new series ... Morris says it will likely include some of the real-life events we're all going through right now.
That's fine. Just don't forget Mia, Lance!!!
Offset Surprises Cardi B With Valentine’s Day Vacation!
Offset is taking Cardi B to paradise. In honor of Valentine’s Day, the superstar couple hopped on a private jet with their daughter Kulture and escaped to a tropical island destination. Once there, Cardi entered their private villa to find that Offset had planned a big surprise for his wife. The living room was decked out with heart-shaped balloons and red, pink, and white floral arrangements, while the bedroom was covered with rose petals in the shape of a heart and balloons that spelled out “LOVE.”
“I don’t even know what to say,” said a surprised Cardi while giving a tour of the house with a mimosa in hand. “This is so beautiful. I feel loved, guys.”
The family enjoyed some fun in the sun in their own private pool and took a stroll on the beach with Kulture before sitting down for breakfast in their lush backyard.
Cardi also shared a series of Chanel gifts she received from her husband, and this is all before the actual Valentine’s Day on Sunday.
According to Cardi, the only thing missing from their island getaway was Old Bay seasoning. “Sooo mad ain’t bring old bay to this trip,” she tweeted. “Only fucckin thing missing -_-.”
Offset is known for his grand gestures. He bought Cardi a Rolls-Royce Cullinan and even took out a billboard for her 28th birthday in October.
Megan Markel Wins Invasion on Privacy Lawsuit
Two years ago the Duchess of Sussex filed an invasion of privacy lawsuit against a British tabloid for publishing a letter she wrote to her father after he missed her royal wedding [click here if you missed that].
Meghan has won her case...
From E! News
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has won a legal case against the publisher of a British tabloid newspaper that printed extracts of a letter she wrote her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
Meghan Markle has won a major legal victory against the publisher of a British tabloid after it published extracts of a letter that she sent to her estranged father, Thomas Markle.
On Thursday, Feb. 11, a U.K. High Court judge granted the Duchess of Sussex "summary judgment" in her claim for misuse of private information against the company, Associated Newspapers, over the publication of the 2018 letter in its outlet The Mail on Sunday. He wrote that she "had a reasonable expectation that the contents of the Letter would remain private. The Mail Articles interfered with that reasonable expectation."
Larry King’s Cause Of Death Confirmed As Sepsis!
Larry King, the legendary talk show host, cause of death has been released. The host died of sepsis, according to his official death certificate.
Page Six reports that the 87-year-old, who passed away last month in Los Angeles, was also suffering from kidney failure or end-stage renal disease and acute hypoxic respiratory failure.
King suffered from other health issues, including Type 2 diabetes and had several heart attacks-throughout his life.
He was admitted into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after he contracted COVID-19 in December and remained hospitalized back in early January because of symptoms related to the virus.
Dave Chappelle Announces 'Chappelle's Show' Is Returning to Netflix in New Clip!
Chappelle’s Show is coming back on Netflix with the blessing of its creator on Feb. 12.
Dave Chappelle made the announcement at the end of a clip from a performance he did at Stubb’s Bar-B-Q in Austin, Texas and thanked Netflix head Ted Sarandos for removing the show at his request back in November. HBO Max soon followed suit and pulled the popular comedy series.
In the new ten minute clip, which is titled “Redemption Song,” Chappelle recapped his issues with Comedy Central said that he was able to renegotiate his deal with the channel’s owner, ViacomCBS, after calling for a boycott of the series. The comedian also thanked ViacomCBS’ Chris McCarthy for “making the past right.”
“I never asked Comedy central for anything. If you remember I said ‘I’m going to my real boss’ and I came to you because I know where my power lies,” Chappelle said. “I asked you to stop watching the show and thank God almighty for you, you did. You made that show worthless because without your eyes it’s nothing. And when you stopped watching it, they called me. And I got my name back and I got my license back and I got my show back and they paid me millions of dollars. Thank you very much.”
Chappelle closed out the clip by saying, “Finally after all of these years I can finally say to Comedy Central, ‘it’s been a pleasure doing business with you.’”
Chappelle previously pointed out that he received no compensation when the series was streamed due to an agreement he signed with ViacomCBS in an 18-minute-long clip he posted to Instagram in late November of 2020. That will no longer be the case.
“They (ViacomCBS) didn’t have to pay me because I signed the contract,” Chappelle said back in Nov. “But is that right? I found out that these people were streaming my work and they never had to ask me or they never have to tell me. Perfectly legal ‘cause I signed the contract. But is that right?”
Deputy Press Secretary Suspended For Threatening Reporter Over Story About Him!
White House deputy press secretary TJ Ducklo was placed on a one-week suspension after threatening a reporter who was working on a story about his romantic involvement with another reporter.
According to CNN, during a press briefing, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said the suspension was “an important step to send the message that we don’t find this acceptable.”
Ducklo has since apologized to the reporter—Politico’s Tara Palmeri. Following his suspension, he is no longer allowed to work with reporters from the news outlet.
On Tuesday, Palmeri reported that the deputy had a romantic relationship with Alexi McCammond, a reporter from Axios. McCammond confirmed their relationship in November and was “taken off the Biden beat.”
However, Palmeri addressed McCammond’s beats that featured Vice President Kamala Harris and pointed out that she gave glowing remarks on Biden following his inauguration, CNN reported.
Vanity Fair published its own story on the matter Friday, stating Ducklo threatened Palmeri for her piece and said he would “destroy her” if she published it. The outlet also said he made misogynistic comments to Palmeri and accused him of attacking her personal life and calling her “jealous” over his relationship with McCammond.
Psaki said that Ducklo has expressed “profound regret” in a note sent to Palmeri along with his apology.
“Last night on the phone with you I lost my temper in a way that was unprofessional, and I apologize for that. I should have done a better job at keeping my emotions in check during our conversation. It won’t happen again,” the note read.
Psaki said the White House has also apologized to politico for Ducklo’s behavior and said that “this will never happen again.”
Politico reporters were not pleased with Psaki’s response to the incident, two staffers told the news outlet.
“It feels like she is punishing us more than him,” one of the staffers said.
Politico Editor-in-Chief Matt Kaminski and Editor Carrie Budoff Brown also made a statement.
“No journalist at Politico —or any other publication or network — should ever be subjected to such unfounded personal attacks while doing their job,” they said. “Politico reporters and editors are committed to forging a professional and transparent relationship with public office holders and their staff and expect the same in return.”
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘THE UPHILL CLIMB’
I for real can’t even give you a good explanation why someone would want or have this. Only if tiny little people live in your buttcrack and need to climb up to your head. Literally the only explanation
HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!!!
EFREM
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