#MAGFAB: Penélope Cruz Covers W Magazine’s Directors Issue
W Magazine Volume 2, The Directors Issue, on stands on March 8th features Academy Award winning actor Penélope Cruz in “The Carmen Auditions”, directed and photographed by Spanish film director, Pedro Almodóvar. Now in its fourth iteration, The Directors Issue celebrates some of the greatest and most talked about directors in film this year. Shot at Almodóvar’s offices in Madrid, the director pays tribute to his longtime muse Penélope Cruz, who has starred in seven of his films, and also makes a cameo as himself in the cover story. In the first of four covers, Penélope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar discuss the reinvention of Carmen for the shoot and their work together over the years.
Penélope Cruz on channeling Carmen for the W Magazine shoot: “I have wanted to play Carmen since I was 4,”… “I was a ballet dancer, and Carmen is one of the great roles in ballet. When Pedro told me that we were reimagining Carmen, I was so happy.”
Pedro Almodóvar on turning down Brokeback Mountain: “I was really sad that I didn’t say yes.” “Sad in the sense that I loved the short story by Annie Proulx and also the script. But I know myself, and I knew that I needed much more of a sexual sequence than they had in the movie. Even though I was given assurances that they would let me do whatever I wanted to do, the way that I understood the sex between the characters was almost like this animalistic lovemaking. I would have added a lot of sex scenes, and I don’t think they truly would have let me. I love the Ang Lee movie, but in my version, the two men were not in love—it was something completely physical.”
Pedro Almodóvar touches on Penélope and wardrobe: “It’s interesting with Penélope and clothes: In her first film with me, all the clothes were secondhand, but Penélope just turns everything into fashion. I say, ‘You’re a whore coming from a small village,’ but it doesn’t matter. It’s nearly impossible, because Penélope looks great even with a poor outfit.”
Pedro Almodóvar on the power of the color Red: “It’s such a strong color that it just absorbs everything that’s near it.”… “In Spanish culture, red represents passion, and fire, and blood, and death—all of that.”
Pedro Almodóvar discusses Parallel Mothers and Penélope’s role: “If I can tell the story of Spain through anyone, it would be Penélope,”… “Her character has always been maternal in the best possible way. Even when she was so young, she always had that capacity, that generosity, that gift.”
#RHOA: Real Housewives Star Kenya Moore Shares Amazon Beauty Products That Help Her Look “Half Her Age”
If you've wondered about Kenya Moore's beauty routine, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star and Dancing With the Stars alum shared her Amazon favorites.
We included these products chosen by Kenya Moore because we think you'll like her picks at these prices. Kenya is a paid spokesperson for the Amazon Influencer Program. E! has affiliate relationships, so we may get a commission if you purchase something through our links. Items are sold by the retailer, Prices are accurate
"I just turned 50. Everything to me has been about preserving and trying to look basically half my age. So, I'm putting you guys up to the challenge on how to look half your age," Kenya Moore told Amazon shoppers during a live session. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star remarked, "When someone says 'you look half your age,' I'll take that any day. Yes, yes, tell me more."
The Dancing With the Stars alum admitted, "I have suffered with cystic acne my whole life. It's not like regular acne and you just get a bump, put some cream on it, and it goes away. I was constantly at the dermatologist. My skin has greatly improved partly because of my regimen. I am taking care of myself from the inside out and using great products."
Kenya said, "There are many products that I've found on Amazon that I want to share with you. I'm sharing these beauty secrets with your that I've learned throughout my 50 years."
Here are the most-loved items from Kenya's picks.
1. Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil- 88,400+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
2. Heeta Hair Shampoo Brush- 82,000+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
3. Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes- 77,500+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
4. Finishing Touch Flawless Women's Painless Hair Remover- 69,900+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
5. Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel Daily Face Moisturizer- 65,000+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
6. TruSkin Vitamin C Serum- 62,300+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
7. Thayers Alcohol-free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner- 59,100+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
8. Beakey 5 Piece Makeup Sponge Set- 56,300+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
9. Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush- 30,000+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
10. Baimei Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set- 28,300+ 5-star Amazon Reviews
Neutrogena Makeup Remover Cleansing Face Wipes- 50 Wipes Total
"For me, I do have a breakout it's usually caused by not cleaning my makeup off from the end of the day. I have to make sure to clean the makeup off my face nightly. I think it's important to let your skin breathe. What I love about these Neutrogena wipes is that that keep me from breaking out and they prevent me from forgetting to clean my face. These. Are. A. Lifesaver."
"When I'm so tired and I just need to go to bed, but I'm too tired to wash my face, having these beside me on my nightstand is important. They live next to me on my nightstand. This is what I need to prevent breakouts. This has been the number one lifesaver for me honestly. I put these in my bag too when I'm out. I even take a few out and put them in a plastic bag if I don't want to bring a full pack out with me."
These wipes have 77,500+ 5-star Amazon reviews. Kenya's Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip co-star Teresa Giudice recently recommended these wipes. Serena Williams uses them too. La La Anthony keeps them in her bag. They're also an E! Shopping Editor favorite.
$12
$8
Amazon
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Hydrating Water Gel Daily Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin, Oil-Free, Non-Comedogenic Face Lotion
"After I use the makeup wipes, I use the Neutrogena Hydro Boost Gel Moisturizer. This is one of the best moisturizers. What I like about it is that it's so light. It feels like whipped cream on your face. It's like a drink of water for your face. It's not heavy. You can put it on under your makeup during the day and at night. It really is incredible, light, and easy to use all over your face. It is a must-have!"
This moisturizer has 65,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews and it's used by other celebrities who don't seem to age, including Jennifer Garner.
$19
$15
Amazon
Kenya Moore Hair Care Growth Repair Shampoo
"You need to take care of your hair. Your hair will get dry and brittle if you neglect it. If it's dry and brittle, it will break off. We want to keep that hair moisturized and keep it growing. We want to retain the length."
"I get my hair done a lot and my hair had started to break off. You always want to start with an incredibly shampoo. My shampoo has no sulfates, phosphates, mineral oils, silicones, or parabens. Those are the ingredients that can damage your hair or coat your hair and blocks products from treating your hair. Gently cleanse your hair with this. It's going to get your hair back on track and healthy. It will help you maintain that length that you love."
An Amazon shopper said, "Growth Hair shampoo has been the best I have ever used!!! My hair was so soft, manageable, smelled really good and my scalp was clean. NO TANGLING OR DRYNESS!!! I LOVE this shampoo!! Simply the Best !!!" Another wrote, "I swear my hair thickened after one use."
$15
Amazon
Kenya Moore Hair Care Restorative Growth Mask
"This is my Restorative Growth Mask. This is my favorite product in the line. It is a jar of new beginnings. It will stop the damage in one use. It gets your hair back to being strong. It just makes your hair feel like butter and super soft. It makes your hair shiny. It smells so good. Use this once a week."
An Amazon shopper said, "The Kenya Moore restorative growth mask is a special product. The product actually works the first time you use it. You can actually see and feel the difference in the texture of your hair. Thank you can you for making this product."
$17
Amazon
Wet Brush Original Detangler Hair Brush
"I found this brush. Your hair is the most fragile when it's wet, but for girls with super curly or super thick hair, you really have to detangle your hair when it's wet. You don't want to do that when it's dry. It's a great brush that is gentle on your hair while you detangle your hair."
This number one Amazon bestselling brush comes in so many colors and it has 30,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$9
Amazon
Heeta Hair Shampoo Brush
"When you stimulate your scalp, it will get your blood flow going and your hair will be revived. It will want to grow because you're stimulating the scalp. This right here, I love it. It's a scalp massager you can use while you shampoo and condition your hair. It's easy to hold and I love it. It gets right into your scalp. You can use it as a brush also. There's nothing better than this. It's not expensive, guys. It's also a great complement to haircare products. You want to use this a couple times a day. This is amazing."
This has 82,000+ 5-star Amazon reviews. It comes in 9 colors. It was also recommended by Southern Charm star Madison LeCroy and our E! Shopping editors.
$10
$8
Amazon
Jaciu 100% Pure Silk Pillowcase- Set of 2
"Keep that good moisture in your hair. You want to retain it. The one thing people do that's a huge mistake is that they sleep on cotton pillowcases. It's the worst thing in the world because cotton against your hair and skin will absorb moisture. The fibers can rub against you in the wrong way and create damage. I found this beautiful silk pillowcase. Silk is smooth and it doesn't pull moisture out from your hair. It is one of the best things you can do for your hair when you go to sleep. I love this one. It's Amazon's bestseller in beauty. It's 100% pure silk. It comes in different colors."
"That silk pillowcase is a must. You have got to get a silk pillowcase for your hair. Save your hair with silk pillowcase." This set comes in a few different colors and sizes with 1,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$20
Amazon
Conair Jumbo and Super Jumbo Ceramic Hot Rollers, Bonus Super Clips Included (Amazon Exclusive)
"If you want beautiful curls, this is one of those well-kept secrets. I love this Conair hot rollers set. What I love about it is that it's gentle heat. I always talk about how direct heat from blow dryers is so damaging. Don't do that. This kind of heat is so gentle."
"It heats up in 85 seconds and the rollers are jumbo. Clip them in. It's super super super moisturizing for your hair because they don't have super high heat. These are ceramic rollers. Ceramic is really friendly to your hair. It smooths your hair for great curls and great volume. These are something I love to use. I love this set because when I just want some sexy volume without damaging my hair, this is so much easier than sitting there with a curling iron. This is something that every girl must have."
This set has 8,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$30
Amazon
Baimei Jade Roller & Gua Sha Set
"I'm excited because I have a passion for skincare. I love this. This is a jade roller. Look at how beautiful that is. This is great because you can put this in the fridge or the freezer before you use it. This is how you keep that neck tight. You don't need fillers, a facelift, and all that. All you need is a routine and great products. This is so cold, which is good for your skin. This is so so nice."
"You can use the small end of it for under your eyes to roll. It's like a little massage for your face. It feels so good. This is great after a hard night. It comes with a gua sha. You see this, the way it's shaped makes it great for you neckline and jawline. It helps define my face. I love using this. It gets rid of excess bloat and promotes lymphatic drainage. You just want to a light pressure, not too much. This set is a must-have. If you have a puffy face, this helps get rid of excess water. This is what you need. For sure try this."
E! shopping editors love this set, which has also been recommended by Kyle Richards, Lisa Barlow, JoJo Fletcher, Rachael Kirkconnell, and Cassie Randolph. And if you want to emulate that 4 AM Euphoria beauty routine, get this. This set has 28,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews and it comes in seven colors.
$15
$14
Amazon
Dermora Store 24K Gold Eye Masks– 20 Pairs
"I've been using these every day because I don't want puffy eyes. You put them under your eyes and they just take away all that puffiness and you don't have those bags under your eyes. I wear these while I do my hair."
These eye gels have 11,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews. These have been recommended by Kyle Richards, Lisa Barlow, and Cassie Randolph, and E! shopping editors.
$22
Amazon
NuFACE MINI Starter Kit
"This device tones and gives that lymphatic massage. This little guy right here is used with the gel primer that it comes with. With this, the results are instant. Roll this on your face. It's cold to the touch, but it also vibrates. It's good for your cheeks, jawline, neck, and forehead. Use this after you clean your skin and before makeup. This is great."
Kandi Burruss, JoJo Fletcher, Dorinda Medley, and E! Shopping Editors have also raved about this device. It has 1,200+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$209
Amazon
Bio-Oil Skincare Body Oil, Moisturizer for Scars and Stretchmarks, Hydrates Skin, Non-Greasy, Dermatologist Recommended, Non-Comedogenic, For All Skin Types, with Vitamin A, E
"This is something we can all appreciate. It's an Amazon bestseller in beauty. This is a miracle! It's a beautiful, lightweight oil that smells amazing. I had a breast lift and reduction surgery. I had scarring and used this. You can get stretch marks when you're growing too. You don't have to live with imperfections. This improves the appearance of scars and stretch marks. Use this daily and massage it in. It's just great for uneven skin tone, aging, and dehydrated skin. You can put it on your face. You can use it anywhere. It really is a great product. This stuff works great. Put it on every day."
This product has 88,400+ 5-star Amazon reviews. Kenya's former Real Housewives of Atlanta co-star Porsha Williams loves this and so do E! shopping editors.
$15
$11
Amazon
TruSkin Vitamin C Serum for Face, Topical Facial Serum with Hyaluronic Acid & Vitamin E
"I love this Vitamin C. In case you guys don't know, Vitamin C brightens your skin. If you have dull skin, you need this Vitamin C serum. It has hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E as well. This little guy applies a powerful punch. Use this after toner for a brighter complexion. Your skin just looks alive. This gives your skin vibrance. This is an Amazon bestseller in beauty."
Porsha Williams uses this serum and E! Shopping Editors do too. It has 62,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$30
$18
Amazon
Brooklyn Botany Brown Sugar Body Scrub - Moisturizing and Exfoliating Body, Face, Hand, Foot Scrub - Fights Acne Scars, Stretch Marks, Fine Lines & Wrinkles
"This scrub helps you take care of your skin. This is the way to go. It cleans, moisturizes, exfoliates, and revitalizes. You can put this on your face or your body. Self-care is important."
This scrub has 6,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$20
$10
Amazon
Finishing Touch Flawless Women's Painless Hair Remover
"This is a must-have. It gets all that extra hair on your skin, that little peach fuzz that you don't like. Anywhere that you have hair you don't want, this little guy right here is amazing. It's so simple to use. Just use it in a circular motion, one and done. Ladies, this is your friend. I love this little guy."
This hair removal device has 69,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$20
$18
Amazon
Thayers Alcohol-free Rose Petal Witch Hazel Facial Toner With Aloe Vera Formula
"Witch hazel is so good for you guys. When I have a ton of makeup on and I really want to get my skin really super cleansed, I start with the wipes and then I use this. It's super gentle on the skin, but cleanses super well. I absolutely love it."
This toner has 59,123+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$10
Amazon
Era Organics Microdermabrasion Facial Scrub & Face Exfoliator- Spa Quality Exfoliating Face Mask with Manuka Honey & Walnut
"This is a microdermabrasion facial scrub. Getting rid of those dead skin cells is important. You want to use this at least once a week. I use it twice a week just because I wear so much makeup throughout the week. You need to get this. You have to get rid of those dead layers of the skin."
This product has 9,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$15
$13
Amazon
Alaffia EveryDay Shea Vanilla Lotion and Vanilla Mint Body Wash
"You want to smell good, right? This is a body wash that I really appreciate. I love everything about this body wash and the body lotion. This company empowers women and gives back to the community and the environment. The quality of these products cannot be matched. The body wash is my favorite. The lotion is thick, rich, and creamy. It smells good without synthetic fragrances."
$22
Amazon
Alaffia Coconut Reishi Hand and Body Cream
"I love this hand and body lotion. It's a clean company and the products are handcrafted. I use this with my daughter Brooklyn too. I trust the company. You need this hand lotion with hand sanitizing all the time, your hands get dry. This cream is lightweight and moisturizing. It's amazing. I just love it. It has a light smell."
$12
Amazon
Reb'L Fleur Rihanna Gift Set for Women
"You know how I much I love Rihanna. This is a beautiful perfume set by Rihanna. This is a great gift for anybody. Who wouldn't want this? We all know that she smells incredible. It's one of my favorites. Check it out."
$32
Amazon
"You know I'm obsessed with Rihanna's cosmetics. She has great cosmetics. Another one that I wanted to show you is the Fenty Beauty lip gloss. It's so good. I love it. It's gorgeous. This color, by the way, looks good on everyone from chocolate like me to your lightest skin tone. It's a beautiful color. You guys don't want to miss out on this."
La La Anthony and Remi Bader love this lip gloss too.
$28
Amazon
Nars Soft Matte Complete Foundation
"I love this foundation. Nars is a stellar company. Nars consistently makes products that have a wide range of colors for everyone. I love this. It gives you coverage. It's a soft matte that lasts all day. It gives you a flawless finish."
$40
Amazon
Beakey 5 Piece Makeup Sponge Set
"I have to have these because I don't want to go back and forth using the same beauty blenders and rinsing them out. I buy a pack like this and it comes with five. I use each for different things so I don't cross-contaminate blush with foundation."
These sponges have 56,300+ 5-star Amazon reviews. The Bachelor alum Cassie Randolph uses these and E! Shopping Editors do too.
$11
$8
Amazon
Ricris Super-Fast Electric Makeup Brush Cleaner
"This is the bomb to clean your makeup brushes. It dries them too. Do not apply your makeup with dirty brushes, that leads to bacteria and breakouts. This is portable, electronic, and automatic. Don't forget this one. You need this. You cannot use dirty makeup brushes."
This brush cleaner 6,800+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$30
$20
Amazon
Deweisn Tri-fold Lighted Vanity Mirror With 21 Led Lights, Touch Screen and 3x/2x/1x Magnification, Two Power Supply Modes
"This is an incredible mirror. It's portable with light. It's absolutely necessary when you're doing your makeup. You need to see. It's so lightweight too. It's great for travel."
This mirror has 12,900+ 5-star Amazon reviews.
$41
$30
Amazon
Bagsmart Toiletry Bag Travel Bag With Hanging Hook, Water-resistant
"I love this travel bag. You need a little travel bag when you're on the go. This one is so convenient and it has so many different compartments. I love things that work really well and get the job done. I love things that just work simply. It's great to keep things organized. You'll absolutely love it."
This Amazon Bestseller has 20,700+ 5-star Amazon reviews and it comes in five different colors. Marianna Hewitt uses this too.
#NewMusicVideo from Eric Roberson Shares Video for “Lessons” Remix featuring Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn & Kevin Ross
Eric Roberson has just unveiled the visual for his star studded remix to his hit single “Lessons” featuring Anthony Hamilton, Raheem DeVaughn & Kevin Ross.
The remix builds upon the original which quickly became a fan favorite, and brings together some of the brightest stars in R&B right now. In the visual, each takes their turn performing their part of the instant classic song. Eric mentions about the video:
“My inspiration behind the Lessons Remix video was showing four brothers standing together harmoniously sharing the journey they took to find love. I wanted to showcase the brotherhood we share, the electricity behind our showmanship and the power of transparency.”
WATCH HERE
“Lessons” will be included on Roberson’s upcoming album of the same name to release on April 1st, 2022. Eric will also be releasing his first book, “LESSONS – The Book (100 Thoughts On Life & Love)” on March 1st.
#HipHopNews: Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, & Future To Headline Rolling Loud Miami
Rolling Loud Miami has announced the lineup for the 2022 festival.
Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and Future will headline the world’s largest hip-hop festival when it returns to Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens on July 22-24.
The star-studded bill also boasts Lil Baby, Kodak Black, Gunna, Lil Uzi Vert, Playboi Carti, and Saweetie, as well as Lil Durk, Don Toliver, Baby Keem, City Girls, Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, Three Six Mafia, Moneybagg Yo, and more.
DaBaby will once again take the Rolling Loud stage after last year’s controversial set during which he made homophobic comments and was subsequently cut from other festival lineups.
Before his Rolling Loud performance, Ye will headline both weekends of Coachella in April. Kendrick, whose long-awaited new album is expected this year, has not performed at a festival since Day N Vegas in November.
Tickets for the 7th annual festival go on sale Monday, March 7 at 12 p.m. ET. Pre-sale tickets sold out in two hours in December.
50 Cent Threatens To Leave Starz
There’s trouble in the “Power” universe. 50 Cent is once again threatening to leave Starz, home to his successful “Power” franchise. In a series of messages shared on social media, 50 called out the cable network while announcing that his deal is up.
“This is me packing my stuff, STARZ 😵🍆Sucks, my deal is up over here i’m out,” he wrote alongside a meme of someone packing their bags.
THIS IS ME PACKING MY STUFF, STARZ 😵🍆SUCKS, MY DEAL IS UP OVER HERE I’M OUT.THEY RENEWED HIGH TOWN & FORCE IS THE HIGHEST RATED SHOW THEY HAVE SITTING IN LIMBO.IF I TOLD YOU HOW MUCH DUMB SHIT I DEAL WITH OVER HERE. YOU WOULD THINK THEY ALL WENT TO SCHOOL ON A SMALL YELLOW BUS. PIC.TWITTER.COM/PYR1A8OSGI
— 50CENT (@50CENT) MARCH 1, 2022
He also told employees of G-Unit Film & Television to pack their bags and get ready to leave.
"Anil get your fu**ing bag’s in the car now, we are out of here, take that fu**ing sign of the door no more G-unit film and television over here," he wrote while telling G-Unit's Director of Development, "Josh hurry the fvck up, get all the scrips we out!"
It's unclear if 50 really plans to leave the network or if it's a negotiating tactic as his deal comes up for renewal. In 2018, he signed a four-year overall deal with Starz that was estimated to be worth as much as $150 million.
50 has a series of shows currently airing on Starz, including "Power Book II: Ghost," "Power Book III: Raising Kanan," and "BMF," which have scored big ratings.
Estee Lauder Executive Forced Out Over Racist Instagram Post
Makeup company Estee Lauder has fired a senior executive over an Instagram post that contained the n-word.
In a statement on Monday, Estee Lauder confirmed the firing of senior executive John Demsey, who served as the Executive Group President.
According to the Wall Street Journal, Demsey posted a spoof book cover of the children’s TV show "Sesame Street" which contained the “n-word” with some letters replaced with asterisks. The post has since been deleted.
“Inclusion, diversity and equity are core to our company’s values and priorities globally. Furthermore, over the past two years, we have worked together as an organization to advance our approach to racial equity and have taken a hard look at where we can and should do better. Together we are making progress against our commitments to our employees, our partners, and consumers,” Estee Lauder said in a statement.
“Our employees, and especially our senior leaders, are accountable to continue driving our progress and to respect the values of this company for the long term.”
Demsey’s Instagram account, which has more than 73,000 followers and nearly 51,000 posts, contains high fashion images and memes that range from jokes about heiresses and poorly applied eyeliner to ones about being unmotivated and depressed, the Journal reported.
The New York-based cosmetic company had previously placed Demsey without pay indefinitely on Tuesday, the Journal noted.
Demsey, who has worked with entertainment stars such as Mary J. Blige, Rihanna, and rapper Saweetie, has apologized for his remarks.
“Not only did I hurt many people whom I respect, the terrible mistake that I made has undermined everything I have been working for since I began my career 31 years ago,” Dempsey said. “I hope that in time people will judge me, not for this awful mistake, but for my lifetime of words and actions, which demonstrate my respect for all people.”
Jesse Williams Settles Child Custody Dispute With Ex-Wife Aryn Drake-Lee
Jesse Williams has reached a new child custody agreement with his ex-wife, Aryn Drake-Lee.
According to court documents obtained by E! News, the Grey's Anatomy star and the real estate broker will continue to share legal custody of their daughter Sadie, 8, and son Maceo, 6, though Williams will have "tie-breaking authority over COVID-19 protocols" for the year if they cannot agree on things like vaccinations for their children.
A judge with the Los Angeles County Superior Court also granted Williams' request to modify his custodial schedule so it aligns with his work in the Broadway production of Take Me Out this spring. Per the judge's ruling, the 40-year-old actor will now have four consecutive days per month with his children in New York, with two of those days being weekends.
Though Drake-Lee's initial ask to reduce Williams' custodial time was denied, the judge did approve her request that when her ex "cancels some parenting time, he cannot later 'uncancel'" unless there is a mutual agreement in writing, according to the documents. As a result, the two parents must "meet and confer" about extracurricular activities for their children, per the docs.
"Mother should appreciate that father cannot share with her certain schedules as far in advance as she would like, and that he may not always want his time with the children to be filled up with extracurriculars," the judge's ruling read, "and father should appreciate that mother is adapting her own schedule to meet his needs, and the children deserve to have extracurricular activities that they engage in on a regular basis, not just when mom is in charge."
If the parents cannot agree, Drake-Lee holds "tie-breaking authority for one extracurricular activity at a time for each of the children" this year and can use it provided that it doesn't impede on Williams' holidays or time with the kids in New York, per the ruling.
"The parties both seek a great deal of fine-tuning in their custody and visitation orders, much of which a court is not as well equipped to handle as the parents themselves through a third party coordinator or counselor," the judge noted in court documents. "Of course, if the parties cannot agree they can come back to court."
Williams filed for divorce from Drake-Lee in April 2017 after more than four years of marriage. Later that year, a judge ruled that the pair would share joint legal custody of their children and ordered Williams to pay his ex $160,000—$100,000 of which served as an advance towards spousal and child support and $60,000 served as an advance toward her attorney fees.
In January 2018, Williams was ordered to pay Drake-Lee over $50,000 per month in spousal support, as well as split the residuals he had earned in the span of their marriage. In addition, he was also held responsible for her attorney and accounting fees. Though Williams was awarded joint physical custody of their children in March 2018, he hit back at Drake-Lee's request for more money that summer and claimed that he was already paying her too much.
Since then, the two have continued to contend over finances in court. Per People, they finalized their divorce in October 2020, agreeing to joint and legal custody of their children and that they must consult with each other before posting photos of the kids on social media.
Irina Shayk is Voicing Her Support for Ukraine Amid Russian Invasion
Irina Shayk is addressing the Russian-Ukrainian war.
The 36-year-old model, who was born and raised in Russia, shared a statement on Monday (February 28) showing her support for Ukraine.
“No To War 🙏💔💔. I will be donating to @unicef and @redcrossukraine – Please check my stories for donation links and resources, give what you can. 💔 Praying for 🌏peace 🕊🙏🙏🙏” Irina wrote on Instagram along with a photo of a black and white peace sign.
Irina is one of the first Russian celebrities to speak out about Russia’s invasion into Ukraine.
Several Ukrainian stars, including Milla Jovovich and Vera Farmiga, have publicly spoken out about the war.
NYC Mayor will not lift vaccine mandate for Kyrie Irving
Eric Adam‘s plan to amend New York City’s vaccine mandates will not apply to Kyrie Irving…or other city employees. According to the mayor, lifting the vaccine requirement for the Brooklyn Nets star would “send the wrong message” as he hasn’t done the same for other workers in the city.
“Listen, I want Kyrie on the court. I would do anything to get that ring,” Adams said in an interview with CNBC. “But there’s so much at stake here.”
“We want to find a way to get Kyrie on the court, but this is a bigger issue. I can’t have my city closed down again,” he continued. “It would send the wrong message just to have an exception for one player when we’re telling countless number of New York City employees, ‘If you don’t follow the rules, you won’t be able to be employed.’”
According to multiple news outlets, daily COVID-19 cases have dropped steeply within the last month. If numbers continue to decrease, Adams’ plan to remove vaccination requirements for “indoor dining, fitness and entertainment venues” in New York City will go into effect on Monday (March 7.) The mandates, however, will still apply in other cases, including the work authorization process for city employees. “All other vaccine mandates in New York City will remain in place at this time as they are, and have been, vital to protecting New Yorkers,” he said. Unfortunately, Irving, who is unvaccinated, is still not exempt from the mandate.
As fans know, Irving has been banned from home games because of his non-compliance with NYC’s vaccine mandate. While Adams agrees that the ban “doesn’t quite make sense,” he’s been leery about sending the wrong message.
“Having this city close down again keeps me up at night and the message was put in place, the rule was put in place… to start changing it now I think it would send mixed messages,” he explained. “I’m struggling with this, just to be honest with you.”
Jason Momoa & His Kids Support Zoe Kravitz at 'The Batman' Premiere in NYC
Jason Momoa walks the red carpet with his children, daughter Lola and son Nakoa-Wolf, at the premiere of The Batman in New York City on Tuesday night (March 1).
The trio stepped out for the event to support Zoe Kravitz, who is the step-sister to Lola and Nakoa-Wolf, and step-daughter to Jason.
Jason actually flew out to the Big Apple with another major star to support Zoe. See who it was here!
DC Universe stars Nicole Kang and Nick Creegan, who star on Batwoman, were also seen on the red carpet alongside Julia Fox, Tommy Dorfman and Gossip Girl stars Thomas Doherty and Evan Mock.
UFC Legend Cain Velasquez Arrested On Attempted Murder Charge
A TMZ Sports report has confirmed that 39-year-old UFC star Cain Velasquez has been arrested and charged with attempted murder due to a shooting at a San Jose, CA high school.
According to the report, one person was shot, and another was arrested. Velasquez is still in custody and is scheduled to appear in front of a judge tomorrow(March 2). There are no more details about Velasquez’s arrest, but the story is still developing.
Velasquez, a California native, is a legend in the mixed martial arts world, defeating everyone from Brock Lesnar to Junior Dos Santos. After losing Francis Ngannou, Cain shifted into the wrestling world, spending several months in the WWE
Kanye West Fires Another Divorce Attorney Ahead Of Court Hearing Against Kim
Kanye West is now onto his fourth divorce attorney, as he’s reportedly fired lawyer Chris Melcher ahead of his Wednesday court hearing against estranged wife Kim Kardashian.
According to TMZ, West, 44, let go of Melcher after their relationship “had become extremely difficult, with little communication.”
Sources told the outlet that West kept changing his mind on whether he wanted to settle things amicably with Kardashian, 41, or put up a fight – much like he did when he objected to her initial divorce demands.
West will instead be repped by attorney Samantha Spector, who recently represented Nicole Young in her divorce from producer Dr. Dre, TMZ reports.
A hearing for West and Kardashian’s ongoing divorce battle has been scheduled for Wednesday, where a judge is expected to make a decision on the reality star’s request to be declared legally single.
TMZ reports that while Kardashian is expected to call in or video chat for the hearing, it’s “highly unlikely” her rapper ex will show up in person.
Kardashian filed for divorce from West in February 2021. They share four children: North, 8, Saint, 6, Chicago, 4, and Psalm, 2.
The Skims founder – who has since moved on with “Saturday Night Live” star Pete Davidson – previously slammed West and his inability to keep a lawyer in a statement posted to her Instagram Story last month.
“Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye’s obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all,” she wrote at the time, in response to West’s since-deleted IG posts.
“It saddens me that Kanye continues to make it impossible every step of the way. I wish to handle all matters regarding our children privately and hopefully he can finally respond to the third attorney he has had in the last year to resolve any issues amicably.”
Sam Elliott Rips Gay Themes In ‘Power Of The Dog,’ Calls It A ‘Piece Of S – – T’
Western film icon Sam Elliott is being spit-roasted online after railing on Jane Campion’s 12-time Oscar-nominated drama “The Power of the Dog” for including “allusions to homosexuality” and other LGBTQ themes.
The “1883” actor dropped the shocking bombshell during a recent appearance on Marc Maron’s “WTF Podcast,” Entertainment Weekly reported.
“You want to talk about that piece of s – – t?” the 77-year-old “Tombstone” star sputtered when asked for his thoughts about the provocative Netflix movie, which is a contender for the Best Picture and Best Director Academy Awards.
For the uninitiated, the much-praised “The Power of the Dog” stars Benedict Cumberbatch as a closeted gay rancher in 1925 Montana who’s abusive toward his new sister-in-law and her son.
Nonetheless, Elliott took umbrage with the film’s characters, who he analogized to Chippendales dancers “who wear bowties and not much else.”
“That’s what all these f – – king cowboys in that movie looked like,” the Oscar nominee ranted. “They’re all running around in chaps and no shirts. There’s all these allusions to homosexuality throughout the f – – king movie.”
At that point, Maron informed Elliott that those themes are “what the movie is about,” whereupon the “Road House” actor doubled down on his remarks.
“Where’s the Western in this Western?” Elliott asked. “I mean, Cumberbatch never got out of his f – – king chaps.
“He had two pairs of chaps — a woolly pair and a leather pair. And every f – – king time he would walk in from somewhere — he never was on a horse, maybe once — he’d walk into the f – – king house, storm up the f – – king stairs, go lay in his bed in his chaps and play his banjo,” he said. “It’s like, what the f – – k?”
The “Big Lebowski” narrator added that despite being a “brilliant director,” the New Zealand-born Campion was unfit to direct a flick set in Montana in the early 20th century.
“I love her previous work, but what the f – – k does this woman from down there, New Zealand, know about the American West?” Elliott fumed, further criticizing her decision to shoot the Western in her home country.
“I just came from Texas where I was hanging out with families — not men — but families,” Elliott continued in an attempt to bolster his case that she got the cowboy lifestyle completely wrong.
“Big, long, extended, multiple-generation families that made their living and their lives were all about being cowboys,” the actor said. “And, boy, when I f – – king saw that [movie], I thought, ‘What the f – – k? Where are we in this world today?’ ”
Benedict Cumberbatch plays a sexually-conflicted rancher in the Oscar-nominated anti-Western.
Cumberbatch plays a sexually-conflicted rancher in the Oscar-nominated anti-Western.
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Suffice it to say, Elliott’s comments didn’t sit well with progressive cinemaphiles on social media, with one tweeting, “Holy s – – t do I like Sam Elliott a lot less now.”
“This is some barely even trying to hide it homophobic, misogynistic, xenophobic s – – t,” they added.
“Just in! Sam Elliott reinforces the whole message of the film in accidental endorsement of Power of the Dog,” another wrote. “Which is that cowboy culture hasn’t changed one bit and is still rife with toxic masculinity/homophobia.”
“I like Sam Elliott but someone probably needs to remind him he’s an actor from Sacramento who lives in Malibu, not an actual cowboy,” quipped one critic.
One film buff found his criticism of the movie’s New Zealand filming location hypocritical given US audiences’ love of Spaghetti Westerns — low-budget cowboy flicks filmed in Italy in the 1960s and ’70s.
“The whole homosexual thing was interesting — they stepped over the line — but Katharine and I both looked at it and thought, ‘What’s the big deal?’ ” he added.
When asked if he thought it denigrated the cowboy, Elliott responded, “I do not think it’s anti-cowboy. I have tremendous respect for Ang as a filmmaker.”
Atlanta Transwoman Wins $1.5M Lawsuit Against Cops Who Wrongly Accused Her of Selling Drugs
*A transwoman in Atlanta has won a million-dollar lawsuit against two police officers who wrongly acused her of drug trafficking.
A federal jury ordered one of the officers accused of profiling Ju’Zema Goldring to pay her $1.5 million. The case stems from Goldring’s arrest in October 2015. Her attorneys said she was walking across the street when APD officers stopped her and accused her of jaywalking.
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As officers took her into custody, they searched her belongings and found a stress ball in her purse, according to Goldring’s attorneys. An APD officer then cut open the stress ball and tested it for cocaine, attorneys representing Goldring said. The test came back negative, however, APD still filed a charge against Goldring accusing her of trafficking cocaine, her attorneys said, alleging that officers lied about the presence of drugs.
“She consented to them cutting it (the stress ball) open because she knew it wasn’t a substance — and even that wasn’t enough,” Goldring’s attorney said.
Goldring spent nearly six months in jail. Further repeated tests for cocaine came back negative. She was later released and her charges were dismissed.
The police department insisted that the tests were false negatives.
“It was clear these officers were lying,” Goldring’s lawyer Miguel Dominguez said. “The best they were able to come with at trial is maybe they needed more training.”
Goldring took legal action against the police department and last week, a federal jury awarded her a $1.5 million verdict.
Judge William M. Ray II noted that the point system within the police department could have contributed to Goldring’s arrest.
The point system, per MadameNoire, “gives officers a certain number of points for taking different actions, like an arrest or writing a traffic ticket.”
Officer and supervisors face consequences for not getting an adequate number of points.
“The Court is concerned that such a system may create perverse incentives for officers,” Ray said in a statement.
He added, “As it turns out, it wasn’t drugs at all, but she spent nearly 6 months in the Fulton County jail based on this seemingly bogus charge. The Court hopes the APD and the City of Atlanta might consider reforming these practices.”
“If you’re going to police the citizens this way, you’ve got to be ready to compensate them when it goes wrong, and so this is the city’s first chance to make right on,” Goldring’s attorney said.
‘West Side Story’ Star Ariana DeBose to Play Calypso in Sony’s ‘Kraven the Hunter’
“West Side Story” star Ariana DeBose has joined the cast of Sony’s “Kraven the Hunter,” an upcoming superhero action-adventure featuring Aaron Taylor Johnson as one of Spider-Man’s most deadly antagonists.
She will play Calypso, a voodoo priestess who is the on-and-off lover of Kraven. The character first appeared in “Spider-Man” comics in the early 1980s as an adversary of Marvel’s teen web-slinger. In the comics, she has the power of mind control and a costume that barely covers her body.
J.C. Chandor, who previously tackled “All Is Lost” and “Triple Frontier,” is directing “Kraven the Hunter.” The film, which also stars Russell Crowe, will be released theatrically on Jan. 13, 2023.
Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach are producing, with the screenplay written by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway and Richard Wenk.
DeBose is currently the favorite to win best supporting actress at this year’s Oscars, for her captivating turn as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s remake of “West Side Story.” Over the weekend, she took home the SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a supporting role.
“It’s taken a long time for me to feel comfortable calling myself an actor. My roots come from the dance world and the Broadway stage,” she said onstage at the SAG Awards while accepting the trophy.
Prior to her big-screen breakout in “West Side Story,” DeBose was a member of the original Broadway cast of “Hamilton” and landed a Tony nomination for playing the lead role in “Summer: The Donna Summer Musical.” She later starred in Ryan Murphy’s film adaptation of “The Prom” for Netflix, as well as the Apple TV Plus musical comedy series “Schmigadoon!”
Before immersing herself in the Spiderverse, DeBose will be seen in Matthew Vaughn’s action film “Argylle” from Apple, in which she will star opposite Henry Cavill, Bryan Cranston, Samuel L. Jackson and Dua Lipa. She will also star in Gabriela Cowperthwaite’s space thriller “I.S.S.” with Chris Messina and Pilou Asbaek.
DeBose is repped by CAA, AC Management, The Lede Company and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
Deadline Hollywood first reported the news of DeBose’s casting
Cardi B And Offset Left A $1,400 Tip On A $3,000 Bill At An NYC Dinner
Cardi B and Offset dined at Brooklyn Chop House Monday night with their entire team and left the staff a very generous tip.
via: Uproxx: When it comes to tipping etiquette, more often than not, we hear stories about celebrities going out to dinner and tipping like crap. There’s the football player who left a meager 75 cents on a $128 bill because he didn’t get enough refills on his water, or another who thought leaving 20 cents was a good way to “make a statement.” There are also stories about when Kendall Jenner didn’t tip on a round of drinks and Tiger Woods pulling back a $5 tip to a blackjack dealer when he realized he had already tipped (on a $10,000 bet!) But you know who doesn’t suck at tipping? Cardi B and Offset.
The hip-hop power couple apparently had a kick-ass meal at NYC’s Brooklyn Chop House. They left a massive $1,400 tip on a sizable $3,000 tab, which is generous, awesome, and exemplary to say the least.
Despite its name, the restaurant is in Lower Manhattan, in between the Financial District and Chinatown. Cardi and Offset treated their team to a dinner out which according to gossip site Page Six, included dumplings and dessert. A Black-owned establishment, the couple took a photo with owner Robert “Don Pooh” Cummins, who posted it on the restaurant’s Instagram account with the clever caption “Chopping it up with @iamcardib and @offsetyrn tonight at @brooklynchophouse thank you.” Wonder how many times he uses that same pun?
Cartier Accuses Tiffany & Co. of ‘Stealing Trade Secrets’ in New Lawsuit
Cartier has sued Tiffany & Co. for allegedly “stealing trade secrets” about its jewelry.
In the suit, which the Guardian reports was filed in New York on Monday, Cartier accuses Tiffany of stealing the trade secrets in question by way of a former employee. Tiffany, specifically, is alleged to have “hired away” junior manager Megan Marino as part of a larger effort to embolden their high jewelry-focused division.
Per a separate report from Bloomberg, the suit also names Marino, who’s accused of downloading confidential Cartier info and later sharing it with fellow Tiffany employees. Marino is reported to have been fired from her new Tiffany job after the brand’s legal team was made aware of the situation. Meanwhile, Marino said in an affidavit that Tiffany was allegedly “more interested” in bringing her aboard the team as an info source than as a legitimate manager.
Complex has reached out to reps for Cartier and Tiffany & Co. for comment and will update this post accordingly. In a statement shared with Bloomberg on Monday, a Tiffany rep denied what they described as a “baseless allegation.”
As frequenters of such news may recall, Cartier and Tiffany last appeared in lawsuit-focused headlines together back in 2014. At the time, Cartier was reported to have filed a suit alleging that a former advertising director had attempted to get an employee to download confidential info, only to later (allegedly) make efforts at convincing that employee to join them at Tiffany. The former employee at the center of those allegations, however, later argued that the case should be dismissed due to the fact that no such information had been obtained or used.
Civil Rights Groups Sue Texas Governor for Criminalizing Care for Transgender Kids
Civil rights groups have sued Texas Governor Greg Abbott for allegedly violating the constitutional rights of transgender children and their parents after trying to criminalize the treatment of adolescents with gender dysphoria.
Abbott’s letter sent to the state’s child-welfare agency directed it to investigate families for child abuse if they are suspected of seeking gender-affirming care, saying it is an illegal attempt to “legislate by press release” after state lawmakers didn’t pass such a law, a pair of civil rights groups said in a lawsuit filed Tuesday in Austin, Texas.
The governor “trampled on the constitutional rights of transgender children, their parents, and professionals who provide vital care to transgender children,” the American Civil Liberties Union and Lambda Legal stated in its complaint.
Abbott, who is Republican campaigning for reelection, ordered the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services to look into cases of “sex change” procedures for minors, which included surgeries and puberty-blocking drugs. He also said licensed professionals who have contact with kids, including doctors, nurses, and teachers, could face criminal penalties for “failure to report such child abuse.”
Abbott posted on Twitter on Feb. 22 that his directive would be enforced, Bloomberg reported.
“They are joining a politically-motivated misinformation campaign with no consideration of medical science,” Lambda Legal Senior Counsel Paul Castillo said in a statement.
The groups filed the lawsuit on behalf of three Texas residents who are using pseudonyms to conceal their identities for protection, as well Megan Mooney, who is a Houston-based clinical psychologist, Megan Mooney.
“No family should have to fear being torn apart because they are supporting their trans child,” said Adri Perez, a policy and advocacy strategist at the ACLU of Texas.
Abbott and Paxton face challengers in the upcoming state primary vote, and limiting transgender rights is a popular topic with the committed conservatives being the ones most likely to vote.
Normani Strips Down In Sexy New Photos
The singer has announced her new single “Fair” with a jaw-dropping photo shoot. In the series of pics, the 25-year-old strips down to nothing but a black bikini while posing in high-heels that wrap around her ankles, accessorizing the look with jewelry including a diamond-encrusted cross chain.
She didn’t leave much to the imagination in one particular photo that finds her turning around to reveal her sparkly Gucci-logo thong, which Kim Kardashian once wore.
Normani’s name started trending as fans and friends reacted to the stunning pics including Ella Mai, Snoh Aalegra, La La, and Lori Harvey, who commented, “I wasn’t ready wtf you gotta warn us sis.”
The former Fifth Harmony member also shared a snippet of her new single “Fair.” The song, which was written and produced by HARV, Felisha Harvey, and ABSOLUTELY, arrives March 18.
“seventeen days and counting (: 🖤 releasing my other baby on march 18thhhhhhh,” Normani wrote in her caption.
“Fair” follows the Cardi B-assisted “Wild Side” and arrives ahead of Normani’s long-awaited debut album, which is nearing completion.
“My album is almost done,” she told Ciara in December.
The House of Representatives Passes Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Bill in 422 – 3 Vote
The House of Representatives has finally passed Emmett Till Antilynching Act, which would make lynching a federal hate crime.
Since 1900, lawmakers have failed to pass anti-lynching laws more than 200 times. On Monday, in a 422 – 3 vote, the Emmett Till Antilynching Act was officiated passed in the House. The Emmett Till Antilynching Act was named after 14-year-old Emmett Till was kidnapped, brutally beaten, tortured and shot in the head by white supremacists in 1955 after being accused of offending a white woman.
NBC News reports that a crime can now be prosecuted as lynching when a person tries to commit a hate crime that results in death or serious bodily injury. If found guilty, a person could serve up to 30 years in prison. Three legislators voted against the bill’s passing; those individuals include Republican Reps. Andrew Clyde of Georgia, Thomas Massie of Kentucky; and Chip Roy of Texas.
In a statement on Monday, Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., who introduced the bill, said he was just eight years old when he saw the image of Emmett’s “brutalized body.”
“That photograph shaped my consciousness as a Black man in America, changed the course of my life, and changed our nation,” said Rush. “But modern-day lynchings like the murder of Ahmaud Arbery make abundantly clear that the racist hatred and terror that fueled the lynching of Emmett Till lynching are far too prevalent in America to this day.”
Of those that have been recorded, Rush says there have been nearly 6,500 lynchings in the U.S. between 1865 and 1950. The bill now goes to to the Senate.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
FORGETFULLNESS
Wanna make sure you double check your back after going to the rest room.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
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