Issa Rae for Coveteur - Class Of 2021 Issue
Issa Rae is serving on the digital cover of Coveteur Magazine where she opened up about what's next after "Insecure," success in her 30s and succeeding in Hollywood.
For the magazine’s cover shoot, the Insecure creator shines as she wears nothing but a pair of blue jeans and soft glam on her face. She has her hair in a middle part, low braided ponytail, and rocks minimal to no jewelry as she poses from the side, back and front. For another look, she rocked an all-white pants and top ensemble and added white strappy heels while keeping the same, sleek ponytail from the first look. Today, the 36-year-old took to Instagram to share images from the show, tagging her glam squad and the digital magazine in the photo’s caption.
And if you think the images are breathtaking, Issa’s interview with the online magazine will definitely keep you entertained as well. In the digital issue, the writer and actress opened up on what’s next after the final season of Insecure, why she’s glad she didn’t hit this level of success in her 20s, succeeding in Hollywood, and representing Black women on her shows. Check out a few snippets from the interview below.
On what’s next after Insecure:
“I want to do things that I can’t stop thinking about. Things that keep me up at night. That means saying ‘no’ to things that I don’t think are destined to be classics.”
On reaching this level of success in her 30s:
“You know, I say this all the time, but I’m so happy that this success came in my early 30s. I have such a stronger sense of self. I know where I came from and I know that this persona is not all of me.”
On succeeding in Hollywood and keeping her private life private:
“The other day someone asked me what it’s like to see myself on a billboard. It’s strange because I don’t even think of it as myself anymore, there’s such a disconnect. Part of that is you are kind of selling yourself and your project is your product. I think I’ve also become so business-minded in this industry, too. There’s a separation from who I am as a person and what people see and who they think I am. That’s not something that I’ve tried to do, but it’s something that has naturally happened over time.”
On presentation a “respectable” Black women narrative to audiences:
“Like, give me a f****g break. This show isn’t about all Black women, it’s very specific to the experiences of me and my friends. So, don’t put that shit on me and claim that I’m ‘airing dirty laundry,’” she says. “What do you want to see? Something perfect? That made me want to double down and show the ugly parts, the messy parts, and everything in between. I’ve seen so many different ways of being Black. We’re limitless in that way.”
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#RIP: Virgil Abloh, artistic director for Louis Vuitton and Off-White founder, dies of cancer at 41
Louis Vuitton artistic director and Off-White founder Virgil Abloh died Sunday of cancer, according to a tweet by luxury group LVMH. He was 41.
"LVMH, Louis Vuitton and Off White are devastated to announce the passing of Virgil Abloh on Sunday, November 28th, of cancer, which he had been battling privately for several years," the tweet read.
LVMH owns Louis Vuitton among other luxury brands.
In an attached statement, the group also quoted LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault: "We are all shocked after this terrible news. Virgil was not only a genius designer, a visionary, he was also a man with a beautiful soul and great wisdom," the statement read in part.
A post Sunday on Abloh's verified Instagram account confirmed his death and paid tribute to the legendary designer, noting he had been diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in 2019.
"We are devastated to announce the passing of our beloved Virgil Abloh, a fiercely devoted father, husband, son, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife Shannon Abloh, his children Lowe Abloh and Grey Abloh, his sister Edwina Abloh, his parents Nee and Eunice Abloh, and numerous dear friends and colleagues," the post read.
"For over two years, Virgil valiantly battled a rare, aggressive form of cancer, cardiac angiosarcoma. He chose to endure his battle privately since his diagnosis in 2019, undergoing numerous challenging treatments, all while helming several significant institutions that span fashion, art, and culture.
"Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, and optimism never wavered. Virgil was driven by his dedication to his craft and to his mission to open doors for others and create pathways for greater equality in art and design. He often said, 'Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself,' believing deeply in the power of art to inspire future generations.
"We thank you all for your love and support, and we ask for privacy as we grieve and celebrate Virgil's life,"
May he Rest in Power!
#RHOA: Real Housewives of Atlanta's Falynn Pina Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby Girl With Jaylan Banks
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Falynn Pina has welcomed her fourth child. Get the exclusive details about her new arrival.
Here's some peachy news that will delight Bravo fans: Falynn Pina is now a mom of four, We can announce.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star and fiancé Jaylan Banks welcomed their first child together, a baby girl named Emma Sang Pina, on Friday, Nov. 26. She weighed 6 pounds and 6 ounces.
"Falynn did such an amazing job," Jaylan. "She's literally Superwoman. Emma is beautiful and perfectly healthy."
The little girl joins Falynn's three sons, who she has from a previous relationship.
Back in August, the pair announced they were expecting in a 15-minute YouTube video. "We're adding another little one to the crazy bunch," Falynn said at the time, noting how close her love had already gotten with her brood. "You are an amazing father figure the boys."
Which has been the perfect preparation for Jaylan. "I'm as ready as I can ever be," he said of parenthood. "I've always wanted to have some type of father figure in my life, so I'm giving back to the boys what I've never received...I'm ready to start the new adventure with you."
That adventure also includes some new bling. In October, he got down on one knee and proposed to his love.
"I said YES!!!" Falynn captioned an Instagram pic showing off her new ring. "I have no clue how @itsjaylanbanks pulled this big surprise off but I have not stopped balling my eyes out. I love you baby. #PerfectlyPina."
Prior to dating Jaylan, Falynn was married to Simon Guobadia, who she split from in April.
"I found a heart that has loved me at my worst and his arms have held me at my weakest," she wrote to Jaylan on Instagram on his birthday earlier this month. "With a heart like that, you deserve the world."
#MusicNews: THEY’RE BACK! New Edition Has signed with CAA and I headed to Vegas for a Residency!
There’s good news for all the New Edition fans out there. You could have the opportunity to see the six original members perform together next year.
The Creative Artists Agency (CAA) announced via Instagram that it will represent the group for its upcoming tour and Las Vegas Residency.
“New client: the legendary Pop & R&B kings, New Edition! Featuring Ronnie DeVoe, Bobby Brown, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill. From Roxbury, MA to superstardom, a 2022 arena tour is already in the works along with their own Las Vegas Residency. Stay tuned… and welcome to the fam!,” CAA wrote.
New Edition first rose to prominence with the 1983 debut album, Candy Girl.
Throughout the years, the original members went through various changes, causing the group to go in different directions. Information about tour dates and tickets has not been released.
#HipHopNews: Travis Scott Resurfaces With Actor Mark Wahlberg And Corey Gamble
Travis Scott is back outside after staying out of the public eye following the 2021 Astroworld tragedy earlier this month.
According to a Reddit post, published on Wednesday (Nov. 24), Travis was spotted on Tuesday (Nov. 23) hanging out with actor Mark Wahlberg and Corey Gamble, who is dating Kris Jenner, the mother of Kylie Jenner, whom Travis has a child with and another on the way. Video of their time together shows the two men with La Flame, who looks pensive and deep into his thoughts, as Mark and Corey have a discussion. You can see video of the meeting at the bottom of this post.
It’s unclear who snapped the picture but in the Reddit caption, it reads, “Yesterday, Travis was finally outside, hanging out with Micheal Jordan, Mark Wahlberg and Corey Gamble.” While MJ doesn’t appear in the photo, they could've been playing golf with the famed Chicago Bulls player, whose home Travis used in the past for his "Franchise" video. Golf clubs are seen in the back of a separate photo Travis is seen in with French-American actor Saïd Taghmaoui.
Nevertheless, this is the first photo and video of Travis enjoying leisure time since the fatal events at the 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on Nov. 5, which left 10 people dead and over 100 people injured after a crowd surge crushed fans while pushing them towards the front of the stage.
Currently, more than $3 billion worth of lawsuits have reportedly been filed against Travis, Live Nation and other parties connected to the devastating event. Most recently, two security guards filed a $1 million lawsuit against Travis and a security firm who hired the guards for their gross negligence at the festival.
In their suit, Samuel and Jackson Bush claim they are mentally and physically scarred following the tragic events after trying to help dozens of people escape the stampede. Samuel sustained injuries to his back and suffered a broken right hand during the mayhem.
Additionally, the suit alleges that AJ Melino and Associates, the security company that hired them, didn't conduct proper background checks to ensure guards were equipped to handle the job and didn't provide any training to deescalate large crowd eruptions.
For Travis’ part, the rapper’s spokesperson, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, told Gayle King on CBS Mornings on Nov. 12 that Travis didn’t have the authority to stop the Astroworld show.
“This notion that Travis had the ability to stop the concert is ludicrous,” she said. "They have a 59-page operations plan, and it clearly says the only two people that are...have the authority to stop the concert were the executive producer and the concert producer...[Travis] was not responsible for this, but he wants to be responsible for the solution.”
Rawlings-Blake added that Travis is grieving for the families who have lost loved ones at the festival and is doing everything that he can to help them.
Travis Scott has announced that he’ll be assisting the families of the deceased by covering funeral costs. He has also said that refunds will be issued to attendees of Astroworld and that he is providing mental health support for victims impacted by the tragedy.
Australian TV Host Matt Doran Gives On-Air Apology to Adele!
Adele is receiving a very public apology. Last weekend, it was reported that Australian reporter Matt Doran was suspended from Weekend Sunrise due to his lack of preparation when interviewing the 33-year-old entertainer.
When Adele asked Matt if he had listened to her new album 30, Matt said he hadn’t listened to it yet.
It was then rumored that Adele walked out of the interview after that moment occurred.
On Saturday (November 27), Matt concluded his broadcast on Weekend Sunrise by apologizing to Adele over their interview.
“This is a story that has sparked a torrent of abuse and mockery from around the world and, if I’m being honest with you, the bulk of this savaging, I deserve and I totally own,” Matt started. “I flew to London to interview Adele, an unspeakable privilege and what was to be one of the highlights of my career.”
“I made the terrible mistake of assuming we weren’t to be given a preview copy of this album because our interview was airing before it was released and Adele’s album was the industry’s most prized secret,” he explained. “The day after, after we landed in London, an email came through from Sony. It didn’t mention Adele but it did contain a link to her album. The genuine, dead-set, hand-on-heart truth is that I missed it, by an absurdly long margin, the most important email I’ve ever missed in my life.”
Matt then cleared up the rumors that Adele walked out of the interview, saying, “The interview itself, Adele didn’t walk out…It ran overtime.”
He also said that the majority of the interview was focused on Adele‘s new music and that the two also “spoke of the paradox that is being the world’s most famous artist but hating fame. We also discussed, at length, the concept of pure artistry, the majesty of Adele’s voice, what it must be like to hear that sound come out of one’s own mouth!”
Matt also mentioned that the interview lasted 29 minutes while calling Adele profound, funny, raw and honest.
“But all that doesn’t matter. Because by missing the album link, however I might try to justify it, I’ve insulted Adele,” Matt said. “To Adele, I say, I’d never have knowingly disrespected you by deliberately not listening to your work. I am so sorry. I also apologize to Adele’s Australian fans, and to you, our viewers, who through my error, have been denied this interview and the insight into her character.”
Matt concluded his apology, saying, “I’m not expecting that forgiveness. But I do owe you an apology. Thank you so much for joining us this morning here at Weekend Sunrise. That’s all for today. We’ll see you tomorrow.”
You can watch Matt‘s full apology to Adele below
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Memphis comedian killed after joking about Young Dolph’s death
Derrion “Dmuney” Childs, a 21-year-old Memphis comedian, was shot and killed at a Valero gas station on Tuesday (Nov. 23) — days after he shared jokes online about Young Dolph’s death.
The Memphis Police Department confirmed in a tweet on Friday (Nov. 26) that Childs was one of three victims who were shot at 2699 N. Watkins St. in Frayser, Tennessee around 10 p.m. CST, WREG reports.
According to the Memphis TV station, officers said Childs was rushed to the hospital in critical condition but didn’t survive. A woman at the scene was listed in non-critical condition, and a second man wasn’t injured. Police also released pictures of the alleged suspects and said the assailants left the gas station in a dark-colored Infiniti SUV and a dark-colored Jeep Cherokee.
Young Dolph’s girlfriend’s Black Men Deserve to Grow Old campaign sees increased sales after shooting
Childs poked fun at Dolph’s death in at least two Facebook posts that quickly began to circulate online after he shared them. “MANEEEE THEM FOLKS JUST KILLED YOUNG DOLPH,” he wrote. “I LOVE MEMPHIS CUH WE SO GANGSTA.”
In another, Childs joked, “MANE CUHH IF YEEN FROM MEMPHIS OR IF YEEN THE POLICE JUST QUIT TRYNA SOLVE YOUNG DOLPH MURDER. THESE FOLKS DONE CAME & LOCKED MY GMA UP #FreeLouiseMae.”
Investigators have not confirmed if Childs’ Facebook posts were related to his murder. WREG reports police are still looking into whether his death is connected to other incidents that have happened in the city since Dolph was tragically gunned down on Wednesday (Nov. 17).
Childs’ sister Shameccia Mason told WREG that her brother’s jokes were taken out of context and that he was just making light of the recent violence that has occurred in Memphis.
“He was like I’m not joking about Dolph’s death. He said ‘I’m just saying that Memphis is basically the next Chicago because anybody can get killed in Memphis,’” Mason said. “He was like, ‘it’s crazy how Young Dolph actually went to a cookie place in his own neighborhood and got killed in his own neighborhood.’ He was like that’s what he meant. He wasn’t making a joke about death.”
Mason also disclosed that her brother spoke a lot about death. And at times, it appeared he was preparing his family for his passing. “I kind of felt like he knew he was kind of preparing us. Like he kind of prepared for him to leave because he kept coming around so much,” she said. “He was always in my house or calling me saying sis I’m finna pull up, I finna come over there or send me this, send me this. Like I spent his last days with him.”
Stars React To The Death Of Broadway Legend Stephen Sondheim: 'Performing His Work Has Been Among The Greatest Privileges'
Broadway icon Stephen Sondheim has died at 91. The composer-lyricist, whose hits included West Side Story, Sweeney Todd and Sunday in the Park With George, passed away in his Connecticut home on Nov. 26, one day after Thanksgiving. Beloved by the theater community and beyond for his innovative approach to the medium, Sondheim was celebrated by a slew of stars in the wake of his death, who used social media to express their sorrow over his passing.
Barbra Streisand, a musical legend in her own right for roles in musicals such as Funny Girl, tweeted alongside a photo of her and Sondheim, “Thank the Lord that Sondheim lived to be 91 years old so he had the time to write such wonderful music and GREAT lyrics! May he Rest In Peace.”
Anna Kendrick, who appeared in the film version of Sondheim’s Into the Woods, wrote on Twitter, “I was just talking to someone a few nights ago about how much fun (and f—ing difficult) it is to sing Stephen Sondheim. Performing his work has been among the greatest privileges of my career. A devastating loss.”
Hugh Jackman, who has graced the Broadway stage in musicals such as The Boy From Oz and The Music Man, shared, “Every so often someone comes along that fundamentally shifts an entire art form. Stephen Sondheim was one of those. As millions mourn his passing I also want to express my gratitude for all he has given to me and so many more. Sending my love to his nearest and dearest.”
Wicked alum Idina Menzel echoed the sentiment on Twitter, writing, “Goodbye dear sir. We will spend our lives trying to make you proud. #stephensondheim.”
Author Neil Gaiman wrote of his experience getting the rights to a song from Sondheim’s Merrily We Roll Along.
“He wrote me a wonderful permission letter to use ‘Old Friends’ in American Gods. I avoided meeting him (failed only once) and refused dinner because I didn’t have many heroes,” he shared. “Now I’ve got one less. Thank you Stephen Sondheim so much.”
Orange Is the New Black star Uzo Aduba gushed, “Stephen Sondheim was the best there ever was. I don’t know when we will ever have another of his caliber, of his breadth and scope. Just the greatest, a legend, a true titan. Rest In Peace.”
Actor Josh Gad added, "Perhaps not since April 23rd of 1616 has theater lost such a revolutionary voice. Thank you Mr. Sondheim for your Demon Barber, some Night Music, a Sunday in the Park, Company, fun at a Forum, a trip Into the Woods and telling us a West Side Story. RIP."
Seth Meyers Reveals He and Wife Alexi Ashe Secretly Welcomed Their Third Child a Baby Girl
Surprise! Seth Meyers is now a father of three. On Thursday evening, the 47-year-old comedian revealed during his late-night talk show series, Late Night with Seth Meyers, that he and his wife, Alexi Ashe, secretly welcomed their third child, a daughter named Adelaide, in mid-September.
Joined by his parents, Hillary and Larry Meyers, as well as his brother, Josh Meyers, who served as guests on the show, Seth revealed the exciting news during a Thanksgiving segment he does yearly, where his sons — Ashe Olson, 5, and Axel Strahl, 3 — and dog Frisbee dress up as turkeys and a pilgrim.
In the video, Seth's two sons are seen in their matching turkey costumes bouncing around on a couch, before the two make the big reveal by showing their infant sister in a matching outfit. "One, two, three, surprise!" the boys exclaim in the clip before they give their new sibling a kiss on each cheek.
"We had another one, you guys!" Seth shared with a wide smile after the clip played. He then revealed that Ashe, 38, had delivered their latest addition "10 weeks ago."
Turning to his mother, Seth said it was "only fitting" that she share the little one's name. There, Hillary revealed that it is Adelaide, after Seth's maternal grandmother.
"I knew, knowing Seth and Alexi, it had to start with an A, it had to be a cool name and I know what family means to all of them, so I thought I pretty much had it and [guessed], but I didn't know and I didn't want to ask," Hillary explained. "… [When I found out], I burst into tears."
The couple have nicknamed her Addie.
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Meyers also asked his father what he would have wanted his daughter to have been named if she had been a boy, where Larry revealed he has a profound love for the name Albert.
"I've had six dogs named Albert. I currently have Albert VI, but I thought it would have been a good name," Larry explained, later jokingly adding, "… I thought it would have been like Pinocchio, you know, and all of a sudden the dog turns into a kid. [But] they went and screwed it up, having a girl."
Seth and Alexi wed back in 2013 and welcomed their first son three years later in 2016. Their second child then arrived in 2018.
The Saturday Night Live alum said that welcoming a daughter was "a dream come true," as he playfully teased, "I only wish it had been a boy just for [my dad] to explain to my wife, 'It's like the dog came back as a kid.'"
Lil Nas X Partners With Cash App To Empower Financial Access For Teens
Lil Nas X is partnering with Cash App, the #1 finance app in the country to empower teams with more financial access. Cash App is now available to teens with parental authorizations.
“I’ve been on Cash App for years, and I think it’s amazing they are making it available to anyone 13 and older now,” Lil Nas X says. “I wish they had something like Cash App when I was younger and I think it’s great that more young people can start to take control of their financial futures early on.”
To celebrate this launch and partnership, Lil Nas X is giving away $1 million dollars to those ages 13 and up across his social media channels (Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok). This gesture allows Lil Nas X to empower his teen fan base to learn more about money management while also reinforcing Cash App’s mission to redefine the world’s relationship with money by making it more relatable, instantly available, and universally accessible.
Mike Tyson Launches Tyson 2.0 Cannabis Company
Mike Tyson is no stranger to cannabis, he is now releasing his Tyson 2.0 cannabis line to help others who are looking for emotional and physical relief.
via: Revolt “Iron Mike” teamed up with Columbia Care, one of the largest and most experienced multi-state operators in the medical cannabis industry according to its website, on his latest endeavor.
“Because of Mike Tyson’s passion for cannabis, and the insight he brought to this brand through his own positive outcomes, we knew we needed to bring this product line, which has such a broad appeal, to market as quickly as possible. We’re thrilled to be able to ramp up our partnership when we did,” Jesse Channon, Columbia Care’s chief growth officer, said in a statement. “It is also perfectly fitting that we are launching in Colorado, one of our largest markets, and look forward to leveraging our experience and scale to bring it to fruition across the country.”
Tyson recently told CNBC that cannabis makes him a “different person” and that he’s releasing his Tyson 2.0 cannabis to help people who are looking for emotional and physical relief. “It’s really all about the love of the medicine,” the chief brand officer of Tyson 2.0 said. “I put a great deal of time in agriculture and discovering the right strain.”
“I use it for life,” the 55-year-old added. “If I don’t use it for a week or three days, something of that capacity, I’m totally a different person. And I’m not a likable person.”
CNBC reports that the Tyson 2.0 brand will begin by selling 1-ounce bags of their product, which includes a variety of strains, for $89.95. The company also has plans to sell pre-rolls and 3.5-gram jars of flower in the next few months.
“He’s not just putting his name on a product. We won’t put product on the market unless Mike approves,” Tyson 2.0 CEO Adam Wilks told CNBC. Tyson is involved in the research and development process, Wilks added. “Mike actually gets to choose the strains that he prefers, the ‘Sour Diesel’ and ‘The Toad’ being some of his favorite strains.”
“My best strain is ‘Sour Diesel,” Tyson said. “It’s a powerful connection with the buyer.” Earlier this week, Malawi’s agriculture minister Lobin Low reportedly sent a letter to Tyson inviting him to become the face of the country’s cannabis industry to help bolster its tourism. The East African country legalized the growing of cannabis for medicinal purposes last year, but has not decriminalized recreational use.
CNN reports that the decision to invite Tyson to become the country’s cannabis ambassador has raised controversy with some Malawians — specifically the Centre for Public Accountability (CPA) who has accused the government of disregarding Tyson’s checkered past. Malawian Ministry of Agriculture spokesperson Gracian Lungu dismissed the criticism in a statement to CNN Friday (Nov. 26), saying: “Malawi as a nation believes that Mr. Tyson is a right and reformed person as he was released on parole… the moral appeal by some quarters, to continue holding Mr. Tyson to a wall of moral incapacity doesn’t hold water.”
Michael B. Jordan spends Thanksgiving with girlfriend Lori Harvey’s family
Michael B. Jordan joined his girlfriend, Lori Harvey, for her family’s Thanksgiving celebration on Thursday.“Extremely thankful 🦃,” Harvey, 24, captioned a Boomerang selfie with Jordan, 34, on Instagram as he raised a glass of white wine.
She also shared photos of other family members at the get-together, including stepfather Steve Harvey and brothers Wynton and Broderick. Some of the Harveys were seen napping, while others enjoyed a game of billiards on a Louis Vuitton-printed pool table.
The model uploaded pictures of their delicious-looking Thanksgiving feast as well, showing off their traditional turkey dish, a plethora of pies, baked macaroni and cheese, bread pudding and spaghetti with meatballs.
“We start eating early in the Harvey household,” Lori captioned a video of their food on her Instagram Story.
Lori and the “Black Panther” actor celebrated their one-year dating anniversary last week with a fancy dinner together.
“It’s been a year crazy!!” Jordan wrote on Instagram at the time, to which Lori echoed, “Happy anniversary my love.”
The pair, who initially kept their love life private, first sparked romance rumors when they were spotted together in Atlanta ahead of Thanksgiving last year.
Jordan and Lori then confirmed their relationship by going Instagram-official in January.
The “Family Feud” host, 64, has since given Jordan his stamp of approval, telling Ellen DeGeneres in March, “I have tried not to like him. I have tried to find something wrong with him that I can dig in … ’cause I done got rid of all of them.”
Stevie J Publicly Apologizes To Faith Evans On Social Media: ‘She Ain’t Cheat’
Stevie J is apologizing to his wife Faith Evans on social media after a video of the two arguing went viral. In the video, Stevie accuses Faith of cheating on him and calls her a bitch repeatedly, while she asks to be left alone.
In the latest video, Stevie starts off with, “Happy holidays everybody. I’d like to make this video for my wife.”
“A video was released last week that showed me talking crazy to my wife. Publicly humiliated my wife,” the Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star continues. “I’d like to apologize and say sorry that I even allowed someone to come into my home and steal a computer and be able to do that to us.”
Stevie then apologizes to both Faith and her family, clarifying that she wasn’t unfaithful.
“You’re an amazing person. I’d like to apologize to your family; they don’t deserve that either. Nah, she ain’t cheat. I was just in the moment. You know how us guys do. I’d like to take the time to apologize to you, Faith, and let you know I love you. I’m here for you, always.”
The video comes just weeks after the former Bad Boy producer filed for divorce after three years of marriage. The two seemed to be reconciling, posting videos on the beach together. Then the video of them fighting surfaced, causing confusion among fans.
It remains unclear whether or not they are moving with the divorce.
50 Cent Trolls Madonna Over ‘Like A Virgin’ Photo
50 Cent takes no days off when it comes to trolling.
After poking fun at Lil’ Kim and Tory Lanez, the notorious rapper was back at it, this time trolling Madonna over one of her photos.
On Wednesday, the “BMF” producer reposted a photo of the Material Girl with her ass and legs sticking out from under a bed while wearing fishnet stockings and black heels.
“yo this is the funniest shit! LOL,” Fif wrote in his caption. “That’s Madonna under the bed trying to do like a virgin at 63. she shot out, if she don’t get her old ass up. LMFAO.”
He continued to disparage the 63-year-old pop icon by posting another photo of someone recreating her pose and calling it the “Like a virgin 63 challenge.”
He also shared a Photoshopped image of Madonna under Dorothy’s house from The Wizard of Oz, likening her to the Wicked Witch of the East who was crushed when Dorothy’s house fell on her.
“STARZ ask me to do a remake,” he said of the 1939 film. “I said only if Madonna is gonna play the role because i need star power and sex appeal in this one.”
Madonna has not responded to 50’s taunts, but his many followers have weighed in including Beenie Man, Jay Pharoah, and Bow Wow, who told him, “fif you cold blooded for this 1.”
Tom Ford Shares His Thoughts on 'House of Gucci,' And also Why He Didn't Find Humor in the Movie
The new movie House of Gucci is out now and fashion designer Tom Ford is one of the characters in the film.
The real-life Tom Ford is now speaking out to share his thoughts on the movie.
“I recently survived a screening of the two-hour-and-37-minute film that is House of Gucci. The shiny, ambitious, beautifully filmed and costumed tale of greed and murder is stunning by the sheer number of stars that have been cast. The movie rivals the nighttime soap Dynasty for subtlety but does so with a much bigger budget,” Tom started off an essay for Air Mail.
Tom is portrayed by actor Reeve Carney in the film and he unfortunately doesn’t share any thoughts on the performance. He did comment on nearly every other actors’ performances though.
Praise was given to Lady Gaga, Salma Hayek, Jeremy Irons, and Adam Driver, but he didn’t have glowing reviews for Jared Leto and Al Pacino.
“At times, when Al Pacino, as Aldo Gucci, and Jared Leto, as Aldo’s son Paolo Gucci, were on-screen, I was not completely sure that I wasn’t watching a Saturday Night Live version of the tale,” he said.
Tom added, “Leto’s brilliance as an actor is literally buried under latex prosthetics. Both performers are given license to be absolute hams—and not of the prosciutto variety. They must have had fun. Paolo, whom I met on several occasions, was indeed eccentric and did some wacky things, but his overall demeanor was certainly not like the crazed and seemingly mentally challenged character of Leto’s performance.”
Tom commented on how people are finding humor in the movie, which is something he did not experience, having lived through the tragedy.
“I was deeply sad for several days after watching House of Gucci, a reaction that I think only those of us who knew the players and the play will feel. It was hard for me to see the humor and camp in something that was so bloody. In real life, none of it was camp. It was at times absurd, but ultimately it was tragic. But with Gaga’s and Driver’s strong performances, powerful over-the-top portrayals by the entire cast, impeccable costumes, stunning sets, and beautiful cinematography, the film, I suspect, will be a hit. Splash the Gucci name across things and they usually sell,” he concluded.
You can read the full essay on Airmail.News.
LeBron James Fined $15K For Obscene Gesture Made After Making Celebratory Shot
This is just not LeBron James’s week. The NBA star has recently been fined $15,000 for obscene gestures during Wednesday’s game.
During an intense game between the Lakers and Pacers, LeBron made a gesture after making the winning shot. James did Sam Cassell’s iconic “big balls” celebration near his genitals, and many felt the moment was inappropriate.
While this may seem harmless, the NBA takes this kind of behavior seriously & James was ultimately fined $15k.
The crazy thing is that many NBA players have done the gesture knowing a fine will happen but still taking the chance anyway.
The NBA also had a problem with LeBron using profanity. When speaking on the Isaiah Stewart situation, James called the suspension “bullsh*t.” This did not sit well with the league and warned LeBron about his language saying “using profane language during media availability in response to league-imposed discipline.
Kal Penn To Star In Peter Tolan’s FX Comedy Pilot ‘Belated’ Coming Out in your 40’s
Via Deadline: Kal Penn is set as the male lead of Belated, FX’s comedy pilot written, directed and executive produced by Rescue Me and The Job co-creator Peter Tolan, I have learned.
The half-hour comedy follows Owen (Penn), a recently out man in his 40s, and his ex-wife Diana as they attempt to find their new normal and take on new relationships while continuing to co-parent together. The project also follows an unexpected intergenerational friendship between Owen and Clay, a 17-year-old trans teen.
This is a personal project for both Tolan, who came out as gay later in life, and Penn, 44, who came out a couple of weeks ago, announcing his engagement to his partner of 11 years in his memoir “You Can’t Be Serious”, published on Nov. 2.
Penn’s character Owen is intelligent with a dry wit. He seemed to have life all figured out: he had a great wife and family, a home in a quaint, upscale Connecticut town, and a distinguished job as the head of pediatrics at a top New York City hospital. But a hookup with another man makes Owen reevaluate his sexual orientation and belatedly realize that he is gay. He has to find a way to navigate his new reality – while mending fences with his loved ones – a challenge made all the more daunting thanks to the arrival of Clay who randomly appears on Owen’s front stoop.
Nick Alford of Tolan’s Cloudland also executive produces the pilot. FX Productions is the studio.
Penn will be taking a break from touring in support of his memoir “You Can’t be Serious” to join the USO and U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond to bring some holiday cheer to Guardians and Airmen at two locations, including Thule Air Base – located just 450-miles south of the North Pole.
Penn is executive producing and starring in Comedy Central’s upcoming holiday film Hot Mess Holiday, headlined by Surina Jindal and Melanie Chandra, the first Diwali holiday movie. He recently starred in the CBS drama series Clarice and he voices one of the leads in the Disney Junior animated series Mira, Royal Detective. Penn is known for his starring roles in the Harold & Kumar franchise, House, Designated Survivor and Sunnyside, which he co-created. He is repped by UTA, Dan Spilo of Industry Entertainment and Fuller Law.
Usher Posts Hilarious Birthday Tribute For‘Rebel’ Son Usher Raymond: ‘Happy 14th’
Usher and his girlfriend Jenn Goicoechea enjoy some family time as they step out for lunch with their daughter Sovereign and their newborn baby.
Usher flexed his funny bone as he celebrated his eldest child’s 14th birthday. The singer also gifted son ‘Cinco’ a blue Gucci backpack!
Funny guy! Usher showcased his irreverent sense of humor when he paid a special birthday tribute to his son Usher Raymond V. Taking to his Instagram on Friday, the 43-year-old singer shared a hilarious image of a sonogram with a middle finger being pointed up from the womb. “Guess WHO!! Been a rebel,” Usher captioned the silly snap. “Happy 14th URV ‘Cinco’.”
It appeared Usher wasn’t done celebrating Usher Raymond, however, as he filmed a series of birthday surprises that were then posted to his Instagram Stories. One showed off a donut cake featuring a topper with the teenager’s nickname “Cinco”. Another had Usher Raymond excitedly opening the gift of a beautiful blue Gucci backpack, which the birthday boy immediately threw on with a huge smile across his face. Usher shares his eldest child with with ex Tameka Foster. The former couple, who were married from 2007 to 2009, are also parents to son Naviyd Ely, 12.
The lavish gift-giving comes more than a month after Usher welcomed his fourth child with girlfriend, Jenn Goicoechea. The pair announced the birth of their son Sire Castrello Raymond with an Instagram post on Oct. 12, revealing the little bundle of joy arrived on Sept. 29. They are also parents to 1-year-old daughter Sovereign Bo, whom Usher introduced to the world during a November 2020 virtual appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. “She came out early,” Usher said of his daughter’s delivery on the program. “She was scheduled to be a Scorpio but decided she had a different plan. Libras, you know, they kinda have their minds made up what they wanna do.”
Both Usher and Jenn recently celebrated their own birthdays, with each gushing about the other on Instagram. “I love U and celebrate U not only on our new arrival but to another year of growth for U and with U. Heart&Soul,” the entertainer wrote alongside a lovely photo of the pair on Oct. 13. A day later, Jenn shared a snap of her partner, with the caption, “I’m honored to have spent the last few years together and growing our family. You deserve your flowers everyday if I’m asked not just on your Birthday!
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HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!!!
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