#MAGFAB: Jourdan Dunn for Evening Standard Magazine
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss & NeNe Leakes Reconcile At Porsha's Wedding
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss and former Real Housewives cast member NeNe Leakes have finally reconciled after a years-long feud.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta's Kandi Burruss and former cast member NeNe Leakes seemed to have made up and "hugged it out" at Porsha Williams' wedding. Kandi and NeNe have been at odds since Kandi first joined the Real Housewives franchise for RHOA season 2 in 2009. Nene quickly made claims that Kandi had an issue with her due to jealousy over NeNe's status as an original housewife and her general popularity with fans.
The pair has continued their feud both on-screen and over social media for more than a decade, often speaking ill of each other on various podcast appearances. It's now being reported that their feud may have finally come to a close, as NeNe and Kandi acknowledged each other and made amends at RHOA alum Porsha's lavish wedding ceremony to millionaire Simon Guobadia. In an appearance on Amazon Live (via The Jasmine Brand), Kandi stated that "NeNe was very nice to me," and they got together the day after the ceremony to talk and ultimately "hugged it out."
When The Jasmine Brand reposted the video in which Kandi spoke about her interaction with NeNe at the wedding, NeNe commented on the post with hand-raising emojis, seemingly in agreement with Kandi's version of events. Fans of RHOA have been waiting for a reconciliation between Kandi and NeNe for a long time, as the women never seemed to be on the same side of any argument over the 10 seasons that they both starred as main RHOA cast members. A recurring theme between the women was controversy over picking sides with Kenya Moore and other housewives.
RHOA has given fans some of the most iconic Real Housewives fights of all time. Sheree Witfield snatching Kim Zolciak's wig in RHOA season 2, Porsha and Kenya's battle at the RHOA season 6 reunion and the infamous "Pillow Talk" party incident all come to mind. While Kandi and NeNe never got into a physical altercation, Kandi was still very vocal about the fact that she didn't have a good relationship with Nene and was doubtful they would ever get along. The reality of just how serious their feud had become was clear when Kandi accused NeNe of calling her a racial slur.
The women of RHOA cast have famously been some of the most iconic, witty and "gone with the wind fabulous" housewives to ever grace viewers' screens. While NeNe is indisputably recognized as one of Bravo's founding members of the Real Housewives franchise, reportedly making around $1 million per season at her peak with the series, Kandi has also made significant contributions to RHOA. Kandi's husband, Todd Tucker, declared her the "Queen of RHOA" when she was trending on Twitter earlier this year. Fans can only hope a Kandi and NeNe reconciliation will mean more appearances by NeNe on The Real Housewives of Atlanta in the future.
#MusicNews: Jill Scott Announces “Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1” Anniversary Tour
Legendary singer Jill Scott was to celebrate the 20th anniversary of her iconic debut album “Who Is Scott?: Words and Sounds Vol. 1” throughout 2020, but the pandemic had other plans.
She will resume the tour that originally began at the start of 2020 during 2023, for the album’s 23rd anniversary. Scott will play the iconic album front to back, with hits from her iconic debut album, such as “Gettin’ in the Way”, “A Long Walk” and other musical stories.
The tour will make over 20 stops throughout the United States including shows in Washington DC, Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Nashville and more.
The Philadelphia stop also includes a fundraiser at the Arden Theatre in support of her non-profit, the Blues Babe Foundation. Scott adds:
“My band and I were so excited three years ago, but that damn COVID shut us down. Now, we outside! Come see me. Come feel again. Relive your favorite moments. Ya’ll ready to settle down and get with this?!? It’s a lot of love here.”
Though Scott had to pause performances during the pandemic, she continued building her brand as a multimedia entrepreneur, launching “Jill Scott Presents: J.ill the Podcast” in November 2020 alongside co-hosts Laiya St.Clair and Aja Graydon-Dantzler. Scott also participated in the first woman vs. woman Verzuz battle in May 2020, starred in Lifetime’s Highway to Heaven and BET+’s The First Wives Club, and in September 2021, she became the face of Nationwide, bringing a fresh take on a familiar campaign and putting her soulful spin on the iconic jingle.
Pre-sales for the Who is Jill Scott? Words & Sounds Vol. 1 23rd Anniversary Tour begin on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, and public on sale begins on Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10am local time.
WHO IS JILL SCOTT? WORDS & VOL. 1 TOUR DATES:
Tue Feb 28 — Augusta, GA — Bell Auditorium
Thu Mar 02 — Macon, GA — City Auditorium at Macon Centreplex
Sat Mar 04 — Columbia, SC — The Township Auditorium
Tue Mar 07 — Jacksonville, FL — Moran Theater
Thu Mar 16 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
Sat Mar 18 — Philadelphia, PA — The Met
Thu Mar 23 — Brooklyn, NY — Kings Theatre
Mon Mar 27 — Newark, NJ — New Jersey Performing Arts Center
Sun Apr 23 — Nashville, TN — Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Wed Apr 26 — Memphis, TN — Orpheum Theatre
Fri Apr 28 — Chattanooga, TN — Soldiers & Sailors Memorial Auditorium
Wed May 03 — Savannah, GA — Johnny Mercer Theatre
Fri May 05 — Greensboro, NC — Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
Sat May 06 — Atlanta, GA — Cadence Bank Amphitheatre at Chastain Park
Thu May 11 — Washington DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Sun May 14 — Washington DC — The Theater at MGM National Harbor
#HipHopNews: Cardi B Reveals She Was Paid $1 Million For A 35-Minute Performance
Cardi B is making more money moves. The rapper revealed that she scored a seven-figure payday for a private performance at the Chase Sapphire Lounge during Art Basel in Miami. According to Cardi, she was paid a staggering $1 million for just 35 minutes on stage.
“I got payed 1 million dollars to perform at this elite bankers event private event for 400 people and only for 35 minutes,” she wrote on Twitter.
Cardi made the revelation after being trolled by someone who clearly didn’t understand the magnitude of her corporate gig. “Not the Grammy winner performing in someone’s backyard,” commented the troll.
But the “WAP” rapper got the last laugh. She responded with an invoice revealing her $1 million guarantee. “THINK ABOUT THAT WHEN YOU TYPE ABOUT THIS GRAMMY WINNER,” Cardi shot back.
Cardi turned heads in a nude-colored bodysuit while performing at Friday’s event. “Yes … it’s a custom Jean Paul Gaultier look and it represent the purest form of women bodies,” she told one critic.
Clapback season is in full effect. Earlier in the week, Cardi shot back at another troll who insulted her appearance. “Now who the f**k said you can f**k me or any bitch ? You got no choice but to f**k your pillow,” she wrote after the diss.
#RIP: Cheers star Kirstie Alley Dies Following Cancer Battle
Kirstie Alley, a two-time Emmy-winning actor who rose to fame with her role as Rebecca Howe in the NBC comedy series “Cheers,” has died after a battle with cancer. She was 71.
Alley’s death was confirmed through her official social media presence, which shared a statement from her children.
“To all our friends, far and wide around the world… We are sad to inform you that our incredible, fierce and loving mother has passed away after a battle with cancer, only recently discovered,” reads the statement. “She was surrounded by her closest family and fought with great strength, leaving us with a certainty of her never-ending joy of living and whatever adventures lie ahead. As iconic as she was on screen, she was an even more amazing mother and grandmother.”
“We are grateful to the incredible team of doctors and nurses at the Moffitt Cancer Center for their care,” the statement continues. “Our mother’s zest and passion for life, her children, grandchildren and her many animals, not to mention her eternal joy of creating, were unparalleled and leave us inspired to live life to the fullest just as she did. We thank you for your love and prayers and ask that you respect our privacy at this difficult time.
#BoxOfficeNews: ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ is No. 1 at the box office for 4th straight weekend
A Straight weekend, and the comic holiday thriller “Violent Night” debuted with $13.3 million, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest talking point on the weekend was a movie conspicuously absent from theaters.
Had Netflix kept Rian Johnson’s whodunit sequel “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” in theaters, it would have been one of the weekend’s top draws. Last weekend, the streamer — in its first such pact with North America’s top chains — released “Glass Onion” in about 600 theaters. While significantly less than the 4,000-plus theaters most big movies open in, the Netflix film reportedly grossed about $15 million — an enviable total for a medium-scaled release.
Netflix declined to release ticket sales and pulled “Glass Onion” on Tuesday, preferring to keep its release limited to a one-week sneak-peak theatrical run before debuting on the streaming service Dec. 23. Netflix’s focus, its executives have said, is driving subscribers to its streaming service. On Wednesday, Reed Hastings, chief executive of Netflix, acknowledged the company left “lots” of money on the table in the move.
“Any theaters we can get it into at any point, I’m pushing for,” Johnson told Insider in a recent interview. “I want more people to have the opportunity to be able to watch it.”
“We were very interested in how it did” at the box office, the filmmaker added. “We wanted it to do incredibly well for a lot of reasons. ... I really want to show that this can happen and this can be a huge success. And that when it hits the service, people will still turn up, and it will be huge on the service. That those two things can complement each other. Because I want more next time. I want more theaters. I want it for longer.”
Instead of feasting on “Glass Onion,” as ticket buyers did after Thanksgiving in 2019 when Lionsgate released “Knives Out,” moviegoers were fed mostly leftovers this weekend.
For four weeks, the Walt Disney Co.'s “Wakanda Forever” has ruled the box office. Ryan Coogler’s Marvel movie has totaled $733 million globally, including $339 million in overseas sales.
“Violent Night” was the only new wide release in cinemas. Starring David Harbour as a not-so-saintly Saint Nick, the Universal release got off to a good start. “Violent Night,” which earned a B+ CinemaScore from audiences, cost about $20 million to make.
Though “Avatar: The Way of Water” and other holiday releases like “Puss in Boots 2,” “Babylon” and “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” loom in the coming weeks, theaters continue to see fewer films in wide release than they did pre-pandemic. David A. Gross, who publishes the box-office subscription newsletter FranchiseRe, says that while there were 58 franchise films released in 2019, there have been only 32 in 2022.
There’s also been a dearth of family releases in theaters. After a muted debut last weekend, Disney’s big-budget animated fantasy adventure “Strange World” dipped to third place with a mere $4.9 million in its second week. Some of the season’s notable kid-friendly movies are streaming instead.
The Roald Dahl adaptation “Matilda the Musical,” starring Emma Thompson, was made jointly by Netflix, Sony Pictures and Working Title Films. Netflix has worldwide distribution rights to the film except for the United Kingdom and Ireland, where Sony put the film into theaters last weekend. For two weeks, “Matilda” has been the top film at the U.K. box office, grossing $9.7 million over that stretch. In the U.S., “Matilda” begins streaming on Christmas.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Wakanda Forever,” $17.6 million.
2. “Violent Night,” $13.3 million.
3. “Strange World,” $4.9 million.
4. “The Menu,” $3.6 million.
5. “Devotion,” $2.8 million.
6. “I Heard the Bells,” $1.8 million.
7. “Black Adam,” $1.7 million.
8. “The Fabelmans,” $1.3 million.
9. “Bones and All,” $1.2 million.
10. “Ticket to Paradise,” $850,000.
Boosie Insinuates Dwyane Wade Is Gay As He Reacts To Gabrielle Union's Resurfaced Interview
Boosie Badazz (Lil Boosie) had a bone to pick with the Wades after catching wind of Gabrielle Union's resurfaced interview. The rapper has clapped back at the actress and insinuated that her husband is gay after learning of her 2021 interview in which she slammed him for his comments on her daughter Zaya Wade's transition.
"He's so preoccupied," Gabrielle mused in the interview with Jemele Hill which was first published in November last year. "It's almost like 'thou doth protest too much Lil Boos'," she said before adding, "You got a lot of d**k on your mind." After the host pointed out that Zaya and Lil Nas X "live in his mind rent free," Gabrielle questioned if there was something Boosie wanted to announce.
While the interview is over a year old, Boosie had some things to get off his chest after seeing the clip. "LOL!! The whole world know I love women n the world know your husband love d**k!!" he began ranting on Twitter on Sunday, December 4. "I hope u dont think blacks look at yall like a power couple they dont!!"
While he has in the past spoken about Zaya, Boosie claimed, "I had refused to talk about yall in interviews n hear you go‼ go bang him with that dildo n wait on a script u lil white girl." The Baton Rogue native added in a separate post, "Woman u better leave me alone !! how dare u a challenge a ghetto heros manhood ,u wrong smh I dont have the time for this ,im tryin to have peace n my life n stay alive!!"
Taylor Bennett has since weighed in on the tension between Boosie and the Wades. The former college quarterback took the Wades' side as he tweeted, "I love Boosie but the way he keep @ They family is BOGUS. You don't got to embrace it or support it but I see folks taking bout gay stuff every day."
Boosie previously slammed Dwyane for supporting his daughter Zaya's transition. He said the former NBA star had "gone too f**king far" and insisted Zaya "is a male." He urged, "Don't cut his d**k off, bruh. Like, bruh, for real, if he gonna be gay, let him be gay. But don't cut his d**k off, bruh. Don't dress him as a woman, dawg. He's 12 years old."
Azealia Banks May Be Homeless Soon As She's Facing Eviction From Miami Mansion
Azealia Banks seemingly continues facing financial problems. The 31-year-old rapper and singer may be homeless this winter after she's evicted from her rented property in Miami.
Internet sleuths discovered that the "Big Big Beat" hitmaker attempted to evade a process server who was supposed to deliver the court-ordered eviction notice, which was filed in November. According to the documents, her Miami landlord asked to evict the raptress from an apartment that she's renting.
The landlord further claimed that Azealia is not paying her rent and the anonymous landlord filed legal documents to have her removed from the apartment. "Plaintiffs, by and through the undersigned attorney, sue Defendant, AZEALIA BANKS, and any unknown tenants and alleges: This is an action to evict Defendant, a tenant, from the real property in Miami-Dade County, Florida," read the legal documents.
The landlord hired a process server to "serve" the legal complaint on Azealia and that's when things went left. According to the process server, who filed a complaint, Azalea and a Latina woman allegedly attacked the process server.
"Upon arrival, there were no vehicles parked in the driveway of the residence," the process server's narrative read. "I explained the nature of my visit and inquired after the subject, Azealia Banks or other residents, but the [unknown Hispanic female] was immediately uncooperative and did not answer my questions, ultimately slamming the door in my face and demanding I leave immediately."
"As I returned to my vehicle, Doe exited the property and began shouting at me, saying, 'You think you're going to go through my friend's trash and get away with it?!' " the process server continued. "I again advised Doe that I was a process server attempting to serve a summons and Doe began taking video and photographs of me and my vehicle."
The process server went on revealing that when they re-entered their vehicle to leave the area, "Doe approached my door and took photos of me with her cell phone. At the same time, I was sprayed in the face with a fire extinguisher." They further recalled, "I immediately exited my vehicle and observed Doe and an unknown black female running back into the home while laughing." After they contacted the Miami-Dade Police Department, it's unveiled that "the black female" was Azealia.
Prior to being slapped with the court-ordered eviction notice, Azealia revealed on her social media that she's finally able to purchase her dream home. Along with a photo of her posing in front of the house, she wrote in May, "AZEALIA F**KING BANKS GOT THE MANSION!!!! WE DID IT JOE!!!"
Azealia Banks claimed she purchased her own house in Miami in May.
Azealia has a claimed net worth of $3 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. In April 2019, the Manhattan-born hip-hop artist was served with lawsuit documents over her credit card debt. She was handed the papers by a New York City process server outside her New York apartment building. The documents suggested she was picking up a parcel delivery and gave her name to the driver, allowing the server to swoop in.
It took City National Bank officials over a year and a half to serve Azealia after they alleged that she had failed to pay off $137,000 in credit card debt. The bank bosses accused the "212" femcee of opening up two credit card accounts with them and then ceasing payments on the debt in 2016.
Kelly Clarkson Had To Call The Cops Over An Unwanted Man Who Trespassed On Her Property To Leave Gifts
Kelly Clarkson is having a rough December. The eponymous daytime talk show host handled her December 2 episode from home while recovering from COVID-19, per NBC. It put a slight hiccup in her interview with Cher and “I Got You Babe” duet with Jimmy Fallon, but she reportedly has more serious issues at home.
According to TMZ this morning (December 5), Clarkson’s security filed a report with the Los Angeles Police Department after the same man has appeared at the three-time Grammy winner’s LA home repeatedly for one month. The LAPD Threat Management is investigating the matter.
“We’re told the guy’s leaving behind cards, plants and other random items for Kelly,” TMZ relayed, “even though she told cops she’s never met him before and doesn’t know who he is.”
The outlet adds, “Cops see the man’s alleged behavior as very troubling — they don’t know yet if it’s a fan who means no harm, or a situation that could escalate into something far more sinister.”
Still, Clarkson is getting into the holiday spirit. Her When Christmas Comes Around… album is nominated at the 2023 Grammys for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, and she released the live version of her “Santa, Can’t You Hear Me” duet with Ariana Grande last week.
ABC News takes T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach off air amid cheating scandal
ABC News President Kim Godwin informed staff members that anchors Amy Robach and T.J. Holmes have been benched amid news of their affair. According to an article from Variety, the news division must decide how to move forward regarding the matter.
Last week, a bombshell was dropped when Holmes and Robach’s relationship was exposed. Aside from the pair being co-anchors on the highly popular and respected afternoon television show “GMA3,” an extension of “Good Morning America,” both of them are married — to other people. The news came with video proof that showed the hosts together on a weekend getaway. In one clip, Holmes gently slapped and gripped Robach’s butt. Photos also showed the two holding hands inside a car. While their affair does not violate any company policy, ABC News reportedly called the situation “an internal and external disruption” and “wanted to do what’s best for the organization.”
Gio Benitez and Stephanie Ramos filled in for the co-hosts today, and it remains unclear when Holmes and Robach will return. The New York Post noted that Holmes has been wed to Marilee Fiebig since 2010. The outlet added that he also allegedly had a three-year affair with a married producer at “GMA,” Natasha Singh, beginning in 2016. Robach was reportedly helping her co-host and Singh figure out their situation. “Amy was the person they went to talk to about their affair and marriages,” a source told the publication. Another insider claimed, “Marilee never considered Amy because she was focused on Natasha. She never thought about [Holmes cheating] with Amy because they were friends. Amy’s daughter was their daughter’s babysitter.”
In today’s announcement, Godwin said, “These decisions are not easy, they are not knee-jerk, but they are necessary for the brand and for our priority which you guys know are all of us, the people here at ABC.” She added, “I really want to remind [everyone] what kind of organization we are. We are kind, we are inclusive. We are respectful and we are transparent, and we are focused on the work.”
Nike cuts ties with Kyrie Irving following antisemitism backlash
(Dec. 5), Nike announced the company has officially parted ways with Kyrie Irving. The move comes after the Brooklyn Nets ballplayer faced backlash for posting a tweet that contained a link to a movie that many felt promoted antisemitic views.
“At Nike, we believe there is no place for hate speech and we condemn any form of antisemitism,” the company previously said. So far, neither reps for Nike nor Irving have made any public comments regarding the decision, according to NBC News. The NBA star did share a tweet after but did not directly address the split. “Anyone who has even spent their hard-earned money on anything I have ever released, I consider you FAMILY and we are forever connected. It’s time to show how powerful we are as a community,” he wrote. News quickly spread on social media.
“Kyrie Irving is no longer a Nike athlete, [a] Nike spokesperson says. The sides have parted ways one month after Nike suspended its relationship with the Nets star. Irving has one of most popular signature shoes in the NBA and is now a sneaker free agent,” NBA insider Shams Charania wrote on Twitter. Last month, Earn Your Leisure shared a post that stated Nike founder Phil Knight felt Irving “stepped over the line” when the 30-year-old shared an antisemitic film on Twitter. The post added that the athlete earned at least $11 million annually through his endorsement with the company before today.
Fans continued to show support for Irving following the news. “Stop wearing Nike. They don’t care about their message or morals. Time to start your own brand, Black-owned and supported by the people who know the truth! We stand with you, Kyrie,” one tweet read. Another person wrote in part, “If I hadn’t already stopped buying Nike products, I would stop buying Nike products.”
JAY-Z is looking to bring a casino to Times Square
JAY-Z is constantly looking for ways to improve his financial status. In his latest business endeavor, HOV hopes to join the gaming industry.
According to the New York Post, the Brooklyn-born billionaire rapper and Roc Nation have teamed up with SL Green and Caesars Entertainment to bring a casino to Times Square.
The group will join the bidding war for their attempt to open a casino at SL Green’s 1515 Broadway office tower. Along with the three players, there are among a half-dozen teams that are also expected to submit proposals to the state for the first full-scale casino in New York.
The combination of the groups will unite three of the most powerful-in-class organizations – New York’s largest owner of office properties, the nation’s leading gaming company and one of the world’s most notable entertainment businesses.
Although details about the trio’s partnership have yet to be revealed, it’s reported that JAY-Z will run the entertainment programming at 1515 Broadway and six other SL Green properties at the Crossroads of the World.
In a statement, the Reasonable Doubt rapper said, “New York is the epicenter of culture. We have the opportunity to create a destination at the heart of the true crossroads of the [world]. My partnership with SL Green and Caesars has all the promise and commitment to economic opportunity, growth and enrichment for the community and everyone that visits the Empire State.”
Caesars Palace Times Square is the expected name of the casino and would occupy eight floors in the 54-story tower between West 43rd and 44th. The casino floors would be home to restaurants and entertainment, while an 800-room five-star hotel would be created in the building above.
SL Green and Caesars Entertainment are both excited to partner with HOV.
“There’s no better partner than JAY-Z and Roc Nation to help Caesars Palace Times Square ensure that Times Square remains a global entertainment hub and an economic engine for New York,” said Marc Holliday, chairman & CEO of SL Green. “Together, we will bring the nearly 130 million annual pedestrians a stronger and more exciting Times Square to visit, reunifying the bow tie around a new set of innovative programming that will appeal to New Yorkers and tourists.”
Caesars Entertainment followed up with a similar statement.
“We are thrilled to have Roc Nation and JAY-Z join our partnership to bring Caesars Palace to Times Square. They are one of the most pioneering entertainment groups in the world with New York embedded in their DNA,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. “Times Square has been the heartbeat of American Entertainment for over a century. Through our shared vision, we will build a world-class destination specifically designed to complement and elevate today’s Times Square experience, ensuring it remains a magnet for visitors and a hub of creativity for years to come.”
Caesars Palace Times Square will not only generate billions in tax revenue for New York City and state, but it will also boost New York’s economic recovery. Caesars Rewards members will be able to use credits at Broadway shows, local hotels, restaurants, retail stores, comedy clubs, entertainment venues, and more. The casino is set to be the driving force for more tourist attractions and for employment opportunities for local New Yorkers. Caesars Palace Times Square will provide direct and indirect jobs in and around Times Square, including:
7 million+ net new visits to Times Square annually
600,000+ new overnight visits to local hotels
7 million+ new meals for local restaurants
$166 million+ new retail spending
More than $65 million in new annual Broadway ticket sales, supporting 500 theater district jobs.
Along with SLG, Caesars and Roc Nation, other major players in the bidding war include Related Companies and Wynn Resorts at Hudson Yards, Mets owner Steve Cohen and a casino partner near Citi Field in Queens, and Soloviev Building Company and a casino partner for a complex called Freedom Plaza on First Avenue in the East 30s.
Anthony Rapp & Ken Ithiphol Welcome a Baby Boy!
Anthony Rapp and Ken Ithiphol are dads! The 51-year-old Rent star shared the happy news that he’s now a father for the first time on social media on Monday (December 5) on Twitter.
And the baby’s name is…Rai Larson Ithiphol!
“Ken & I are thrilled to share that our family has grown!🌟” he wrote.
“Our son, Rai Larson Ithiphol, was brought into the world on Friday, December 2, 2022, by an incredibly generous surrogate, to whom we’re eternally grateful,” he continued.
He added clarification of the name’s pronunciation as well: “(Rai is pronounced like ‘rye’ or ‘chai.’) We love him very much.”
The two had been dating for nearly four years before they got engaged back at the end of 2019.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Gabourey Sidibe Reveals She's Been Married to Brandon Frankel for Over a Year Already!
Gabourey Sidibe is a married woman! The 39-year-old Academy Award nominee and Precious star has been married to Brandon Frankel for over a year, she revealed on Live With Kelly and Ryan on Monday (December 5).
During her appearance, she spoke out about the proposal back in November of 2020.
“The thing about weddings is I don’t like them. I don’t like them. Here’s an example of how much I don’t like them: I’m actually married. We got married over a year ago,” she said.
When asked if this was “breaking news,” she said yes and added that they wed “at the kitchen table” about four months after their engagement.
“I really don’t like weddings,” she further elaborated.
Gabourey added that they’ll eventually have a ceremony since her mother-in-law wants a wedding. The reason she doesn’t like weddings is because her mom was a wedding singer when she was growing up, so she’s “been at a lot of weddings uninvited” and “now I don’t like them.”
“SURPRISE! I can finally call her my WIFE publicly! Since @gabby3shabby finally spilled the beans today on Live with Kelly and Ryan- we’ve been MARRIED since March ’21! Relieved we can finally tell the world. So thankful to have found my forever person, my partner-in-crime, and the love of my life,” her husband wrote on Instagram.
“Every day is the best day with you. Nobody I would rather raise cats with and be in bed by a smooth 8pm with. Love you forever,” he added.
She commented: “You can finally wear your ring!”
Congratulations to the happy couple!
Neal Bledsoe announces departure from Great American Family after Candace Cameron Bure's controversial remarks
She may be considered by some to be the "queen of Christmas movies," but Candace Cameron Bure is currently generating a perfect winter storm of controversy. In a recent interview with The Wall Street Journal, the actress and chief creative officer of the Great American Family cable network remarked that the channel's slate of Christmas movies would focus on "traditional marriage" as opposed to the LGBTQ relationships that are increasingly being seen in holiday fare.
Those comments have already drawn condemnation from celebrities ranging from Hilarie Burton to JoJo Siwa. And now, actor Neal Bledsoe — who has appeared in two GAF holiday movies — has made it clear he's not interested in returning to the network as long as it deliberately seeks to marginalize LGBTQ couples.
“I hope GAF will change, but until everyone can be represented in their films with pride, my choice is clear," Bledsoe said in an extensive exclusive statement provided to Variety. "I look forward to working with creators who put no limits on the stories we tell and follow through on their message of values with open arms."
An outspoken conservative, Bure previously headlined holiday movies for the Hallmark Channel, until moving over to GAF in April. "It’s representing faith, which is a really big component," the former Fuller House star told Variety in September about the network's focus. "They are going to move much more forward in the faith content, and having both — still having lots of movies, rom-coms and Christmas movies that don’t involve faith, but also ones that really do."
In her Wall Street Journal interview, Bure acknowledged that other networks known for their Christmas movies — including Hallmark, Lifetime and Netflix — had been seeking to diversify the kinds of couples that were given center stage. "We're aware of the trends," she acknowledged, adding, "There’s no whiteboard that says, 'Yes, this' or 'No, we’ll never go here.'"
In the aftermath of her controversial interview, Bure provided a statement that sought to clarify her remarks. "All of you who know me, know beyond question that I have great love and affection for all people," she wrote. "It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone. It saddens me that the media is often seeking to divide us, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies. But, given the toxic climate in our culture right now, I shouldn’t be surprised."
But that clarification apparently wasn't enough for Bledsoe, who has appeared in GAF movies The Winter Palace and Christmas at the Drive-In. (He will next appear in the CBS holiday movie Must Love Christmas, which premieres on Dec. 11.) "My life wouldn’t be where it is today without the love, support, and guidance of the LGBTQIA+ community," he said in his statement to Variety. "As someone who struggled as a young man with our society’s extremely narrow definition of masculinity, it was their community that provided me with refuge and a guiding light when my life felt lost. And now, if I cannot stand up for that community in their time of need, my debt to them means nothing."
"Everyone is entitled to their beliefs, and these are mine," Bledsoe's emotional statement continued. "The recent comments made by leadership at Great American Family are hurtful, wrong, and reflect an ideology that prioritizes judgment over love. I was raised as a Christian, and believe in the essential message of love and forgiveness. That said, I could never forgive myself for continuing my relationship with a network that actively chooses to exclude the LGBTQIA+ community."
Bledsoe closed his statement by announcing that he'd be making a donation to the LGBTQ organization True Colors United, concluding, "If these words have any resonance with you, I hope you will join me."
Must Love Christmas premieres Dec. 11 on CBS
Balenciaga Drops $25 Million Lawsuit Against Production Company Behind Controversial Ad With Children & Child Porn Court Docs
After just about a week since filing their $25 million lawsuit against the production company behind their controversial ad, featuring children and child porn court docs, Balenciaga has dropped their case.
Balenciaga Drops $25 Million Lawsuit Against Production Company Behind Controversial Ad With Children & Child Porn Court Docs
If you recall, the campaign featured images of children holding teddy bears in bondage and another photo of child pornography court documents spread across a desk.
At the time of filing, the luxury French fashion brand claimed that the production company (North Six, Inc.) behind the ad, plus the set designer (Nicholas Des Jardins and his company), fell negligent upon being hired for the brand’s 2023 campaign.
Balenciaga claimed in its suit that the two parties hired never received permission to include the court documents pertaining to the U.S. Supreme Court case United States v. Williams, which upheld a portion of a law prohibiting child pornography.
Reps from both parties hired denied that they were responsible for any backlash. A week later, Balenciaga announced that they were ceasing litigation with a statement sent to social media.
The company said in its post:
“BALENCIAGA TAKES THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITH THE OBJECTIVE TO LEARN FROM OUR MISTAKES AS AN ORGANIZATION.
NEW CONTROL INSTANCES:
– OUR CURRENT PROCESS FOR CONTENT VALIDATION HAS FAILED, AND WE RECOGNIZE THE NEED TO DO BETTER
– ON THE INTERNAL SIDE, WE NOMINATE WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT AN IMAGE BOARD RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING THE NATURE OF OUR CONTENT FROM CONCEPT TO FINAL ASSETS, INCLUDING LEGAL, SUSTAINABILITY AND DIVERSITY EXPERTISE
– ON THE EXTERNAL SIDE, WE HAVE APPOINTED A BEST-IN-CLASS AGENCY TO ASSESS AND EVALUATE OUR CONTENT
ORGANIZATION:
– WE HAVE REORGANIZED OUR IMAGE DEPARTMENT TO ENSURE FULL ALIGNMENT WITH OUR CORPORATE GUIDELINES
LAWSUIT:
– BALENCIAGA HAS DECIDED NOT TO PURSUE LITIGATION
LEARN AND CONTRIBUTE:
– WE WANT TO LEARN, HELP AND CONTRIBUTE TO PROTECT CHILDREN
– WE ARE STARTING TRAININGS ON RESPONSIBLE COMMUNICATION ACROSS OUR TEAMS
– TOGETHER WITH MY TEAM, WE WILL GO ON “LISTENING TOUR” TO ENGAGE WITH ADVOCACY GROUPS WHO AIM TO PROTECT CHILDREN
DONATION:
– WE HAVE SET ASIDE A SIGNIFICANT FUND FOR GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SO THAT WE CAN HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN PROTECTING CHILDREN
I WANT TO PERSONALLY REITERATE MY SINCERE APOLOGIES FOR THE OFFENSE CAUSED AND TAKE MY RESPONSIBILITY, AT BALENCIAGA, WE STAND TOGETHER FOR CHILDREN SAFETY AND DO NOT TOLERATE ANY KIND OF VIOLENCE AND HATRED MESSAGE.
CÉDRIC CHARBIT
PRESIDENT AND CEO”
Drake’s Apollo Theatre Shows Postponed To 2023 Due To Production Issues
Drake’s takeover of the Apollo Theatre will have to wait until January 2023. According to Billboard, Sirius XM has pushed the two shots to Jan. 21 and Jan. 22.
According to SiriusXM and Sound 42, the Drake NYC shows are halted due to production issues.
“We as a team have been working around the clock not just putting together a concert but an experience our fans deserve,” the tandem said in a statement. “With that said, we are up against some production delays that are just out of our control.” The statement also said that “these upcoming shows for SiriusXM are so incredibly special for us. If you are going to play the world-famous Apollo Theater, it has to be a world-class production.”
Kanye West Dismisses Alt-Right Figure Milo Yiannopoulos From Campaign Team
Looks like Kanye West is planning to get rid of anyone who he doesn’t want around him. This time it’s alt-right figure Milo Yiannopoulos.
Daily Beast reporter Will Sommer reported that Ye fired Milo after his awkward interview with Alex Jones last week and several others that left many concerned.
Sommer claims Milo was given the axe after “a series of disastrous media appearances that saw the candidate praising Hitler.” According to TMZ, there was an email Milo wrote that the two agreed he should step away.
Milo was behind booking West on different conservative podcasts but many of those ended in disaster, including his appearance on Tim Pool’s podcast where he got some heat for his antisemitism.
There’s no word on white nationalist Nick Fuentes’ status. He’s been with the Chicago rapper and businessman for the past few weeks and even went with Ye to a meeting with Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Fuentes was by Kanye’s side during the InfoWars interview but Milo wasn’t. The absence suggests the change recently took place.
It may be the best move for Milo, considering all the controversial stuff surrounding Ye at this time
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When you’re fluffy and scary at the same time
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
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