#MAGFAB: Gigi Hadid Covers Vogue Netherlands March 2023 Lensed by Linda Gumus Gerritsen
Supermodel/talent Gigi Hadid has four covers in the March 2023 issue of Vogue Netherlands. Linda Gumus Gerritsen styles Hadid in images by Gigi’s close friend Alana O’Herlihy [IG]./ Hair by Panos Papandrianos; makeup by Carolina Gonzalez
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#RHOA: Awwww, Cynthia Bailey’s Sweet Message for Leon Robinson: “Love You for Life”
The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and RHOA alum had nothing but love for her ex on his special day.
Cynthia Bailey never misses the chance to celebrate Pisces Szn — or her favorite Pisces people. The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum posted the sweetest messages for her ex Leon Robinson on his March 8 birthday.
In an Instagram post, Cynthia shared a throwback photo of herself and Leon, arm in arm and smiling wide. (And, it goes without saying, looking gorgeous.) “Happy birthday to my [Pisces] brother, my friend [and] amazing father to our daughter [Noelle Robinson],” Cynthia wrote to Leon.
Her caption continued: “May God continue to move your steps towards love, peace [and] greatness. Thank you for all the years of good times [and] unforgettable memories! And most of all thank you for our one [and] only [Noelle] we love you for life! Hope you are enjoying your special day.”
In another post, Cynthia tagged the birthday boy in a video that showed him singing “My Girl” in the 1998 miniseries The Temptations. Press play on the post to do a little birthday dance with Leon. (Plus, you’ll see how suave he looks in a purple suit with a ruffled shirt.)
Noelle was feeling celebratory too. In her Instagram Stories, the 23-year-old shared a cute father-daughter snap.
“Happy birthday to my amazing dad,” she wrote. “I love you so much and I can’t wait to celebrate with you soon.”
When Cynthia celebrated her birthday in February, Leon was at the frontlines of the birthday love brigade. The actor’s February 19 post featured a throwback snap of the former couple, who appeared to be posing together at an event. Cynthia looked gorgeous as always, with short hair, gold hoop earrings, and her signature radiant smile. Meanwhile, Leon was ultra spiffy in a crisp white shirt with the top buttons left undone.
“We’ve been [friends] for a lot of [birthdays] [Cynthia Bailey],” Leon captioned the post. “I’m happy to be wishing you another Happy, Healthy & Blessed Birthday‼️ Cause you deserve that and more.”
Cynthia and Leon aren’t just there for each other during Pisces season. The two co-parent peacefully 365 days a year— and their daughter can testify to that.
Back in April, Noelle posted a video tribute to her mom and dad. She captioned her April 12 post, “Co-parenting at its finest. Love you guys too much,” to which Cynthia replied in the comments, “I love [you]!!!!”
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#MusicNews: Keyshia Cole Set to Executive Produce and Play Herself in Upcoming Biopic
R&B star Keyshia Cole is set to executive produce and make her acting debut, playing herself, in a new biopic.
Keyshia Cole: This is My Story will follow Keyshia through her early days in Oakland honing her musical talents to her rise to a multi-platinum selling recording artist and television personality, to her complicated yet warmhearted relationship with her mother Frankie Lons.
The biopic is set to air on Saturday, June 24th on Lifetime. Keyshia Cole: This is My Story is directed by D’Angela Proctor and Manu Boyer and features a new song she recorded titled “Forever is a Thing”.
Ron Fair, Keyshia Cole’s long-standing A&R and music collaborator supervised the music and Grammy Award winner Warryn Campbell composed the original score. Cole adds:
“This is a story of a daughter’s love for her mother and although my heart remains broken from her untimely passing I am honored to be sharing it with the world. Playing the role of myself was a unique opportunity to re-live special moments in my life that also gave me the chance to process her loss in ways I did not expect. I miss her every day and even though she is not here, her presence was felt throughout this film. Mom, I love you.”
Keyshia Cole: This is My Story is a story of childhood trauma, tragedy, complexity of love and overcoming obstacles to become the best version of oneself. The movie is dedicated in honor and memory of Frankie.
#HipHopNews: Lil Uzi Vert Reveals He Made His New Album While Sober, Says It Was Challenging
Lil Uzi Vert was drug-free when he made his upcoming album The Pink Tape.
On Tuesday (March 14), TMZ caught up with Uzi and his crew in Beverly Hills, Calif. and asked the Philadelphia rapper about Don Cannon recently revealing Uzi created nearly 700 songs for his new album while Uzi was in the midst of his newfound sobriety.
"It was challenging at first. But then after probably after a month, I got used to it," Lil Uzi Vert said of creating his new album sober. "I thought that my creative process wasn't going to be the same because I wasn't on drugs no more. It was the same. Even better. Because I could think more clear and I could actually, like, instead of my words slurring, which is kinda of cool, everything made sense. I didn't just make random music. How can I say? I didn't play off the beat. I actually made song with topics this time."
Lil Uzi Vert said he would advise all of his peers to go the drug-free route.
"It's the best thing to do," the "Just Wanna Rock" rapper added. "It will change your life. And you'll look better."
Back in February, Lil Uzi Vert's label co-owner Don Cannon talked about Uzi's proficiency while making the new album during an interview on Math Hoffa's My Expert Opinion podcast.
"Sober, high, when he used to get high and now he sober doing ’em," said Don Cannon. "Ain’t nothing changed so he one of them guys. And it’s different because we’re getting all kinds of songs out of him. Might get a rock song, a real rap song, because he really rap. Might get the melodic shit that he do. That's a fun thing."
Lil Uzi Vert has been teasing his new album for a while now. Yesterday, he said the project would be coming in a couple months.
#RIP: Smooth Jazz and Smooth R&B Singer Bobby Caldwell, “What You Won’t Do for Love” Singer, Dead at 71
Bobby Caldwell, the blue-eyed soul singer best known for his hit single “What You Won’t Do for Love,” has died at the age of 71.
Caldwell’s wife, Mary, confirmed the singer’s death on social media on Wednesday, March 15th. TMZ reports that he had been battling an unspecified illness for several years.
As a teenager, Caldwell moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career in music. He briefly played rhythm guitar for Little Richard, but it took six years for him to catch his big break and land a recording deal with TK Records. “What You Won’t Do for Love,” appeared on his 1978 self-titled debut album, and hit the top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. In the ensuing years, the song would be sampled by a number of hip-hop and R&B artists, including Tupac on “Do for Love.”
As TK Records mainly released records by Black artists, the label initially sought conceal that Caldwell was white by using a silhouette on the cover of his debut album. “But that was quickly laid to rest when I had my first tour which was opening for Natalie Cole… She was playing large venues, 4,500-plus. And ‘What You Won’t Do For Love’ was, at that point, working its way up, so I was very surprised at seeing nothing but black in the audience. And certainly they were probably more surprised than I was,” Caldwell recalled in a 2005 interview with NPR.
“I walked out on stage and you could hear a pin drop, just a total hush came over the crowd,” he separately told Red Bull Music Academy. “It was like, ‘What the fuck is this!?’ I stayed and delivered, after about ten minutes, I had them in my pocket. That was the night I became a man, I’ll tell ya.”
Caldwell released several more albums throughout the 1980s, including Cat in the Hat and Carry On. “Open Your Eyes,” from Cat in the Hat, was later sampled by J Dilla on Common’s “The Light,” and covered by John Legend.
Caldwell also penned the chart-topping song sung by “The Next Time I Fall” for Peter Cetera and Amy Grant. Additionally, he wrote music on behalf of Neil Diamond, Roy Ayers, Roberta Flack, and Natalie Cole.
#FASHIONNEWS: Famed Fashion Stylist Law Roach has announced he’s RETIRING!
Imagine Beyoncé retiring right after Homecoming or LeBron James after he won MVP. That is the equivalent of Law Roach, celebrity stylist to Zendaya, Megan Thee Stallion, Celine Dion, and more, announcing his retirement today on Instagram. This past Sunday, he dressed Hunter Schafer in an Ann Demeulemeester two-piece, as well as Megan Thee Stallion for the Vanity Fair party. And just last month, he dressed Zendaya in not one, but four, incredible gowns.
“You win … I’m out,” he wrote in an Instagram caption on a post of a stamped graphic of one word: retired. “The politics, the lies and false narratives finally got me.” (Law did not respond for comment.)
Law Roach, who proclaimed himself the “image architect,” developed a red-carpet style that was unparalleled in the industry, often pulling from archival references and vintage pieces like a two-piece Prada set from its spring 1993 collection that Zendaya recently wore. He got his start working in Chicago at Deliciously Vintage boutique when Kanye West walked in. He appeared as a judge on America’s Next Top Model from 2016 to 2018. But his most famous work was done with Zendaya, whom he met in 2011 when she was 14 years old. A client of his from his vintage store was good friends with Zendaya’s dad and told him that she was going to Justin Bieber’s Never Say Never premiere and didn’t have anything to wear. They worked together for that event and for years since; he even worked as costume designer for the film Malcolm & Marie, which she starred in.
For the SAG Awards, Zendaya was a walking rose — literally. The actress wore a custom pink Valentino bustier gown covered in silk roses — 190 of them, to be exact. Photo: Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic
Of course, the rumors started: Some feel like the news came out of nowhere, and others find it odd that Roach is announcing this following a video that surfaced of him and Zendaya at Louis Vuitton’s Paris Fashion Week show last week. So was it because he was asked to sit second-row at a recent show? Probably not. Was it because Zendaya now has a contract with Louis Vuitton? Maybe. We will have to find out.
Fans and friends in the fashion industry jumped to his defense in the post’s comments: “Stop it,” wrote Samira Nasr, editor-in-chief at Harper’s Bazaar. “You will always have a home at British Vogue,” wrote Edward Enninful, that magazine’s editor-in-chief. “Absolutely not,” wrote Christian Siriano. “We all come and go on our OWN terms,” wrote Niecy Nash. “Law I won’t let you !!!! We don’t quit … strived too hard,” wrote Naomi Campbell.
The post did start a discussion about mental health in an industry that is notoriously racist and entitled. Photographer Nico Kartel wrote, “Hopefully law roach’s instagram post creates healthy dialogue around fashion and how nasty that industry is.” NeNe Leakes commented, “Mental health is first.”
Law Roach has always been vocal about the politics of the fashion industry and the respect that he expects. In a recently resurfaced interview, he said, “You can’t talk to me any kind of way and you can’t treat me any kind of way. I’m commanding a certain kind of respect and if you’re not giving me that, we’re going to have a problem. I’m not afraid of this industry because I’m Black, I’m from the hood, I can always go back. I can always make money, I can always be successful.” He continued, saying, “I’ll walk away from all that shit because I’m just a natural-born hustler.” Could this be him taking his final bow and walking away? Unfortunately, social media isn’t taking the news lightly.
Lil Nas X Apologizes To Trans Community For Joke That He Transitioned
Lil Nas X is regretting a joke that went too far. Taking to Twitter on Tuesday, the “Industry Baby” rapper apologized to the trans community after he was accused of mocking transitioning in a since-deleted tweet.
“apologies to the trans community i def handled that situation with anger instead of considering why it was not cool,” he wrote. “much love to you guys. sorry.”
Prior to that, he posted a photo of influencer Glow Princess, while joking that he had undergone gender-affirming surgery.
“The surgery was a success,” he captioned it.
But some of his followers didn’t find it funny at all and called him out for being insensitive to the trans community.
“I’m literally just saying she looks like me y’all cannot be f***in serious,” he fired back.
Another fan questioned why he “had to mention surgery,” to which he replied, “because she has titties? are u dense?”
Despite his efforts to make amends, he still received backlash, including from one fan who called his apology “fake as hell.”
“You need to apologize to the trans community in material ways that include money, sharing your platform to raise an awareness and just keep it!” the person tweeted, prompting Nas to clap back: “girl eat my ass.”
Nas has been in the studio working on the follow-up to his 2021 debut Montero, which he said would arrive this summer.
“it’s mostly planning now,” he said. “i could easily just release music but i have to build moments around this shit. i have to go bigger than before!”
Jennifer Hudson Celebrates Common’s Birthday Amid Romance Rumors: ‘One of the Brightest Lights’
Jennifer Hudson took to social media on Tuesday (March 14) to wished Common a happy birthday amid chatter the pair may have sparked a romance.
“Team Jhud pls help me wish one of the brightest lights, a Chicago and hip hop legend, the one and only @common a very happy birthday on today!” the Jennifer Hudson Show host captioned a March 13 Instagram post alongside a smiling photo of herself and rapper.
Fans were quick to speculate about the pair’s prospective relationship status in the comments. “Is that a ‘Soft Launch Insta Offical,'” one wrote using a trio of winking emojis, while another questioned, “Is this confirmation or naw[?]”
“Oh so he BEEN in the picture huh,” a fan page speculated. A separate follower commented, “I don’t know but I heard on TMZ that Common is your new bew.” (Back in late February, the gossip site reported that Hudson and Common were spotted going out on a dinner date at Malibu hot spot Nobu.)
Common, who the American Idol alum tagged, shared her post in his Instagram Stories. “Thank You!” he wrote.
On her eponymous talk show, which has been renewed for a second season by Warner Bros. Discovery, Hudson has recently welcomed both DJ Khaled and Paula Abdul. The We the Best producer dished on picking the title for his most recent album God Did after receiving a particularly disappointing phone call, and the original American Idol judge looked back on Hudson’s controversial elimination from the reality juggernaut in seventh place back in Season 3.
For his part, Common most recently made his Broadway debut at the end of 2022 in Between Riverside and Crazy at Second Stage Theater.
Michael Irvin releases footage of hotel encounter at center of $100 million lawsuit against Marriott
After a month of legal maneuvering, former Dallas Cowboys star and Hall of Famer Michael Irvin showed reporters the hotel surveillance video at the center of of his $100 million lawsuit against Marriott on Tuesday.
The video, which Marriott fought to prevent from being seen by the public, shows the encounter that led to Irvin being pulled from his job at NFL Network during the week before Super Bowl LVII, due to misconduct allegations from a female employee of the Marriott-owned Renaissance Phoenix Downtown Hotel.
Irvin and his attorney, Levi McCathern, displayed the video during a news conference, hours after it was reported they were dropping the lawsuit against Marriott, initially filed in Texas, in order to refile it in Arizona.
In the video, which contains no sound, Irvin can be seen walking up to the employee and shaking her hand. Over the next couple of minutes, Irvin can be seen touching the employee's arm twice, the employee taking a couple steps back from him, the two shaking hands and then Irvin looking in her direction as she slowly walks away.
Irvin, whose legal team has claimed the video will exonerate him, has denied all wrongdoing and alleged in his lawsuit that Marriott tried to "cancel" him, comparing the treatment to a lynching in a previous news conference. He is seeking damages for defamation and wrongfully interfering with a business relationship.
The refiled lawsuit also now features six defendants: Marriott International, the Renaissance Hotel Operating Company, his accuser and three other hotel employees, per Awful Announcing.
You can compare the video to how Marriott described its employee's allegations in a motion filed last week, via USA Today:
On the night in question, Marriott says that Irvin flagged down the accuser and "appeared to be visibly intoxicated" and began his aggressive behavior toward the employee, shaking her hand, stating she was attractive, and asking her if she watched football.
“Irvin also reached out and touched the Victim’s arm during this conversation without her consent, causing her to step back, becoming visibly uncomfortable. Irvin then asked the Victim whether she knew anything about having a “big Black man inside of [her]," the lawsuit says.
“Irvin then attempted to grab the Victim’s hand again and said he was ‘sorry if he brought up bad memories’ for her.’ The Victim pulled her hand away and tried to back away from Irvin as he continued to move towards her.”
In his own account of the incident shortly after it was reported, Irvin said he was unable to recall the full conversation because he had been drinking and insisted his only physical contact with the woman was a handshake, per the Dallas Morning News:
“Honestly, I’m a bit baffled with it all,” Irvin said. “This all happened in a 45-second conversation in the lobby. When I got back after going out … I came into the lobby, and I talked to somebody. I talked to this girl. I don’t know her, and I talked to her for about 45 seconds.
“We shook hands. Then, I left. … That’s all I know.”
“I don’t really recall that conversation, to tell you the truth,” Irvin said. “We were out drinking. It was just a friendly conversation. ‘What’s up?’ I don’t even know. … I am totally perplexed.”
During his news conference Tuesday, Irvin recalled he spoke with the woman about the sports shows he is on.
This is all part of a legal fight still only in its nascent stages. Irvin's team claimed a victory by getting the video released, but there is always a high standard to clear in a defamation suit involving a famous person.
Former College Basketball Star Juan Dixon Fired From Head Coaching Job at Coppin State
Juan Dixon's coaching reign at Coppin State is reportedly ending after six seasons.
Per Stadium's Jeff Goodman, the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) program is parting ways with the former Maryland star. The Eagles went 9-23 in a season that included a nine-game losing streak.
A former consensus All-American, Dixon led Maryland to a national championship in 2002. The NCAA tournament's Most Outstanding Player averaged 20.4 points per game during the season.
Dixon went on to play seven seasons with four NBA teams after the Washington Wizards made him a first-round pick. He averaged 8.4 points per game, mostly off the bench.
Coppin State ended the 2021-22 regular season with just seven wins, but the Eagles improbably made the MEAC title game with upsets over Howard and North Carolina Central. Their run ended with a loss to Norfolk State.
The program went 51-131 under Dixon, but Coppin State won the 2020-21 MEAC regular-season title with an 8-4 conference record.
President Biden signs executive order to strengthen gun background checks
President Joe Biden took a step toward minimizing gun violence in America. According to AP News, he signed an executive order to ramp up the number of background checks being processed to purchase guns in an effort to raise awareness for better firearm storage. The news may come as a relief to millions of Americans who have witnessed and watched countless shootings take place nationwide for years, some allegedly because of the individual’s access to weapons. One of the country’s latest tragedies occurred in January when a gunman fatally shot 11 people and wounded nine more during a Lunar New Year celebration in Monterey Park, California.
During his speech to Congress, President Biden spoke about Brandon Tsay, the 26-year-old who wrestled the semi-automatic pistol away from the gunman. “He saved lives. It’s time we do the same as well,” President Biden said. “Ban assault weapons once and for all.”
“Too many lives have been taken by gun violence,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday (March 13). “But [Biden] believes we need to do more. You’ll hear him call on Congress to take action and not to stop … that we need to continue.” The order won’t alter the bipartisan legislation passed by Congress in the summer of 2022, which included “banning all those convicted of domestic abuse from owning a gun.” Instead, President Biden seeks for it to “direct federal agencies to ensure compliance with existing laws and procedures,” the outlet noted. It will also enable the Cabinet to devise a plan for the government to aid communities dealing with gun violence.
“President Biden’s executive order today is a home run for public safety,” John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, said. “This is the latest example of President Biden’s leadership on gun safety, and we’re proud to stand with him as he takes robust action to help close the gun-seller loophole — which will significantly expand background checks on gun sales, keep weapons out of the hands of dangerous people and save lives.”
Donald Glover & Longtime Love Michelle White Make Rare Red Carpet Appearance at 'Swarm' Premiere
Donald Glover and Michelle White are making a rare public appearance together!
The longtime couple stepped out for the premiere of his new Prime Video series Swarm on Tuesday (March 14) held at Lighthouse Artspace LA in Los Angeles.
Donald created the show with Janine Nabers and he also directed the pilot episode. Malia Obama serves as one of the show’s writers!
Cast members in attendance included Chloe Bailey, Damson Idris, and Dominique Fishback.
Diplo Gets Candid About His Sexuality & Intimate Experiences With Men
Diplo is Emily Ratajkowski’s most recent guest on her High Low podcast, and the duo delved into an open discussion about sexuality and the DJ’s hesitation to put a label on himself.
“I’m sure I’ve gotten a blowjob from a guy before. For sure,” the producer told the model. “I don’t know if it’s gay unless you like make eye contact while there’s the blowjob happening.”
He added, “Getting a blowjob’s not that gay, I think.”
Ratajkowski went on to mention an off-air conversation they had, before Diplo officially set the record straight on his sexuality. “I think the best answer I have is I’m not not gay,” the 44-year-old musician explained, adding that he is attracted to “vibe” more than a specific gender. “There are a couple guys… I could date, life partner-wise.”
Listen to the full podcast conversation here.
Throughout his career, Diplo has been romantically linked primarily to women, including Katy Perry, whom he dated briefly in 2014. In 2020, the DJ also went on a PDA-filled vacation with model and fellow producer Chantel Jeffries, though the two never made any public claims about their relationship.
Diplo also has three children. He shares sons — 13-year-old Lockett and nine-year-old Lazer — with his ex Kathryn Lockhart and also announced that he welcomed a baby boy named Pace in 2020 with former Miss Universe pageant contestant Jevon King.
Lindsay Lohan Announces She’s Pregnant With Her First Child: ‘We Are Blessed And Excited’
Lindsay Lohan is pregnant! The actress, who married her financier husband Bader Shammas last year, made the announcement on Instagram on Tuesday morning, sharing a photo of a baby onesie with the text “coming soon” written across the midsection. “We are blessed and excited,” she captioned the post. Lohan gave a follow-up statement to TMZ, saying, “We are very excited for our new family member to arrive and we are looking forward to this next chapter of our lives!”
News of the “Mean Girls” star’s pregnancy comes just two months after she was photographed at a fashion show in New York noticeably sporting loose clothing, which fans are now speculating may have been down to Lohan trying to hide a possible baby bump. According to Pregnancy Birth Baby, doctors usually suggest women wait until the end of their first trimester (12 weeks) before sharing the news with family and friends in case of any complications including risks of miscarriage during this period.
Back in 2016, the 36-year-old said she felt ready to start a family and possibly welcome kids of her own as she embarked on a career comeback following a lengthy hiatus from Hollywood. When she was later asked by Vanity Fair where she would see herself in the next 10 years, Lohan acknowledged that she wanted to make more movies, start her own charity, and spend more time working with children. “Maybe having some of my own soon – after I get some movies done first,” she shared.
Two years later, Lohan reiterated those comments, saying that while she was still hopeful to experience motherhood, she wouldn’t be opposed to adopting if that was something set out in the cards for her. Lohan and Shammas quietly tied the knot over the summer of 2022 after becoming engaged in November 2021.
Their wedding was kept a secret from the public, and it’s still unclear on what day the couple actually tied the knot. But in a post shared to Instagram in July of last year, the soon-to-be mother of one shared that she was now Mrs. Shammers after the secret nuptials. “I am the luckiest woman in the world,” she penned. “Not because I need a man, but because he found me and knew that I wanted to find happiness and grace, all at the same time. I am stunned that this is my husband. My life and my everything. Every woman should feel like this every day.”
Elsewhere, Lohan is recently said to have entered negotiations to reprise star in a second installment of 2004’s “Mean Girls,” alongside her co-star Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, and Amanda Seyfried.
But talks of the project came to an abrupt halt after Paramount Pictures allegedly made the cast a “disrespectful” offer, per Page Six, who claims McAdams was being offered the highest salary. “Paramount Pictures doesn’t want to pay the girls what they are worth,” the insider shared. “All four girls were willing to come back, but Paramount has not been respectful of what they are worth.”
'The Bachelorette' season 20 to star Charity Lawson
America, meet your new Bachelorette: Charity Lawson. The 27-year-old child and family therapist from Columbus, Georgia, was announced as the star of ABC's "The Bachelorette" season 20 on Tuesday. According to a press release from the network, her journey to find true love will air this summer on ABC.
Lawson competed for Zach Shallcross' heart on "The Bachelor" season 27, ultimately making it to the current Bachelor's final four.
Shallcross eliminated Lawson during the March 13 episode, after meeting her family during her hometown visit, in one of the most emotional moments in Bachelor Nation history.
"I hope you know, from my heart, that this is the hardest decision I've had to make," Shallcross told her after she didn't receive a rose. "I've been sick to my stomach all day."
He then told Lawson he "might be making the wrong decision," to which she replied, "No. Don't say that."
"I took a big risk, obviously, coming here and putting my heart out on the line," she said. "And I knew that from night one, the moment that you spoke and the moment that I knew it was you, I knew that this experience was going to be something incredible. It's bittersweet, for sure."
"I know you don't want to hear this from me, but you deserve all the love, and I couldn't give it to you," Shallcross told her. "I'm grateful to know you."
Later, while making her exit, Lawson told cameras that Shallcross' decision "doesn't make sense."
"Sometimes that's just the way life goes, and it sucks," she said. "But it just means I'm one step closer to finding who I need to be with."
Fans Convinced Wendy Williams Recently Had Breast Reduction
Wendy Williams has seemingly undergone a procedure to reduce the size of her breasts secretly. Fans seem convinced that the former talk show host has had a breast reduction based on a photo that's circulating online.
The said picture was shared on "The Wendy Experience" podcast page and later reposted by another page called Sippin' the Montea. The photo saw Wendy seated on a cream-colored sofa. She wore an all-black ensemble paired with black boots and a red coat.
Sippin' the Montea's caption even suggested that Wendy recently had a breast reduction, which directed fans to notice how much smaller her chest appeared in the photo. It read, "If you glance real fast, you'd think this was #QueenLatifah, but it's actually former talk show host #WendyWilliams, posing for one of the auntiest photos of 2023. Somewhere in between her rehab stints, divorce drama and health dilemmas, she found time to get a breast reduction. She looks well."
Fans, however, loved Wendy's new look, with one saying, "Yes! I just realized that's what's different about her, the boobs are downgraded! She looks good." A second chimed in, "Oh thank God she looks so much better without those huge air bags attached to her chest." Someone else remarked, "I thought it was some random y woman until I zoomed in! She looks clean and sober and that's fantastic!"
Wendy herself has spoken candidly about receiving plastic surgery, including having a tummy tuck, liposuction and breast implants. In a 2020 interview on "The Dr. Oz Show", the former "The Wendy Williams Show" host called herself a "surgery girl," and shared that her plans to have surgery had been derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
"It's just that, as a surgery girl, when you save your money, and you've been planning for years, and then you have your appointment and all of a sudden the corona pops up, and I got to deal with these saggy boobs," the former daytime TV queen explained. "How much longer before I get them pulled back up?"
In fact, Wendy has faced a multitude of issues in the past few years. Her health issues even led her to lose her eponymous talk show "The Wendy Williams" in June last year. It's unclear if or when Wendy will return to work despite announcing an upcoming podcast, "The Wendy Experience", back in December. An official launch date has yet to be revealed.
Family of Traci Braxton Share Touching Tribute to Mark 1-Year Anniversary of Her Death
*The Braxton family hit up Twitter recently to mark the 1-year anniversary of Traci Braxton’s death.
As Entertainment Tonight reports, Traci’s mother Evelyn posted several tributes to her daughter on her “first anniversary being with the lord.”
The matriarch of the musical family wrote: “Dearest Tray, Although you’re not here not in the flesh, you are here in the spirit and in my mind and heart you will always be here. It’s been a year now that you have been resting with the Lord I know that you’re safe. I know you’re leaning and perhaps enjoying your time with the Lord however, I miss you so so much.”
She continued, “God allow me to carry you in my body I felt you move even kick inside of me because there was nowhere to go. For nine months you relied on me to eat, for your breath and perhaps hoping that I would be a good vessel that God placed you in. I almost lost you twice as a baby but God said no!”
Evelyn’s message continued, “Yes, we had our ups and downs, as most people do, as moms, daughters and families share. I love you. I loved you more than you know at the end of your life and I held you in my arms and rocked your for the last time,” she wrote. “I was so grateful that God Allowed me to see you take your first breath and your Last. Grateful God had allowed me to be your mom and to be there with you, through the good, bad or indifferent. It is your happy spirit I feel and I see from day to day, your smile, your laughter and your sometimes “I don’t care” attitude. It was all you and I think God for allowing me to know you. There is a time and a season for everything baby, I guess, your Season and time came to an end.”
In conclusion, she added, “This is your first anniversary being with the lord, with peace and happiness, being with the angels and just resting in his bosom, Which is Something we all must do…. I love you and I miss you. Thank GOD for Jesus. Look at God
As we reported previously, Traci had been battling cancer for a year prior to her passing. She died at age 50 on March 12, 2022. Traci appeared on the family’s reality show, “Braxton Family Values,” with her mother and sisters Toni, Tamar, Trina and Towanda.
Michael Jackson’s Mother Will Not Have to Testify in Stolen Memorabilia Case
*Michael Jackson’s ex-brother-in-law wants MJ’s mom to sit for a court deposition over stolen memorabilia but a judge won’t allow it.
Jeffrey Phillips, an ex of LaToya Jackson, is accused of stealing $1 million worth of memorabilia from the King of Pop in the hours after MJ died.
Phillips is demanding Katherine Jackson, 92, take the stand during the trial to defend his name as he claims she told him to take the items following the death of her famous son.
According to court documents obtained by RadarOnline.com, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge has shut down a motion by Phillips.
Phillips’ legal drama with Jackson’s estate began last year when he was accused of stealing various items from Jackson’s house after the pop star died in June 2009. According to the estate, Phillips showed up at the singer’s home after he was hospitalized and allegedly made off over $1 million in MJ memorabilia.
The estate claimed that Phillips took items such as pajamas, pill bottles, and handwritten notes to Michael from his son Prince. Per Radar, other items included “5 hard drives, 3 silver Mac laptops, two iPods, cassette tapes, a large black bag with a skull on it, framed photograph of Jackson, a Michael Jackson doll, and roughly 11 framed platinum/gold record awards,” the outlet writes.
A court has prohibited Phillips from selling the merch until the trial is complete.
Phillips insists Katherine gave him permission to remove the items from Jackson’s home. In a court declaration, he wrote, “had the Estate simply asked for the property and not resorted to the premeditated set-up and bullying tactics, I would have called La Toya to inform her that the Estate was requesting the items, and the two of us would have then called her mother. If Ms. Jackson instructed me to give the property back to the Estate, I would have done so.”
Phillips wants to depose Katherine but the estate has objected. Per Radar, the motion read, “It is troubling (to say the least) that Phillips, who claims to have been very close to Mrs. Jackson and the Jackson family, is seeking to have his attorneys interrogate the elderly Mrs. Jackson over her objections about what we understand is the most painful weeks and months of her long life.”
“It is obvious that Phillips is using Mrs. Jackson as leverage in this matter,” they added.
Michael’s nephew Taj told the court that Katherine is still grieving the loss of her son. According to Radar, he said, “The reason I have not spoken to my Grandmother about the subject is simple. My Grandmother was and is still very affected by the death of my Uncle, her child. This was by far the saddest event that I saw her experience in her life. Understandably, she finds it very difficult to talk about my Uncle’s last few years and also about the very sad weeks and months following his sudden and unexpected death.”
Ja Morant Enters Counseling Program In Florida, No Nba Return Date Announced
Ja Morant has entered a counseling program in Florida. In an ESPN update on Monday, Morant currently is still without a timetable to return to this NBA season.
In a statement, Morant revealed he is working “to get help and work on learning better methods of dealing with stress and my overall well-being.” Previously, Morant was said to be out through this Wednesday’s game, but the belief is Morant will miss more time.
Memphis management has frequently stated publicly that Morant will be held accountable for a history of dubious decisions and behavior, and the NBA is currently looking into the situation.
“I’ve said that he’s taking time and responsibility to get better for himself so that he can be better for our team,” Jenkins said. “I’m not going to really comment further until there’s more updates necessary.”
“His spirit has been great so far when I have spoken to him,” Morant’s teammate Tyus Jones told ESPN. “It’s a unique time. There comes times in life when you’ve got to put yourself first before your family, before basketball, before a lot of other stuff, and I don’t know if a lot of guys have ever done that. It’s a time where he’s getting to put himself first, and I think he’s taken advantage of that. I hope he’s taking advantage of that, and it will be good for him.”
Ja Morant is currently away from the Memphis Grizzlies but will also be away from commercial breaks. According to The Drum, Coca-Cola has pulled Morant’s Powerade campaign ads.
Morant is currently in the fallout from flashing a gun in the strip club on Instagram. He won’t be formally charged, but he is currently serving a suspension that runs through at least 15 games. Adding on, Powerade is pushing pause on their largest campaign in history, “From Underestimated to Undeniable,” which featured Morant. The ads have been pulled from YouTube and social media.
The campaign was set to be a major step forward in Coca-Cola’s aim to battle the power of Gatorade, with the combination of Body Armor.
Ken Sadowsky, a veteran beverage analyst, told The Drum, the controversy is “bad timing” for the brand as it heads into the summer season.
“There’s a lot of activity and growth in the isotonics category, but Coke is now facing a challenge for the umpteenth time. It’s difficult because the 600-pound Gatorade gorilla is pretty good at putting down challengers,” Sadowsky said.
Meek Mill Looking To Sell His Atlanta Mansion: ‘I Never Moved In It’
Meek Mill is looking to sell his Atlanta-area mansion. Hitting Instagram, Meek shared an aerial view of the 8-bedroom, 9-bathroom home.
The house is located in the city’s Sandy Springs/Buckhead area and features a pool, tennis court, twin garages, and more.
“MANSION FOR SALE IN ATL my realtor not getting this off fast enough & I think I can lol I never moved in it had for a few years,” Meek wrote.
“Sandy springs/buckhead area! When somebody get traded to the hawks or falcons come grab this Jawn! I’m not even gone tag who shot this shitty video lol!”
Maybe former Cincinnati Bengals safety Jessie Bates III can buy the crib. Bates III is headed to Atlanta, agreeing to a four-year contract with the Falcons. His new deal, which is official on Wednesday, is worth over $64 million. Bates III will make $23 million in the first year.
California Rep Reintroduces Bill That Would Make a 4-Day Workweek the National Standard
Four day work weeks could be a national standard after California Rep Mark Takano reintroduced a bill to reduce the traditional 40-hour work week.
In Britain, almost 3,300 employees from 70 organizations participated in last year’s largest four-day workweek trial while working fewer hours for 100% of their salary.
According to the Post, 90% of those British organizations said they wouldn’t return to the traditional work week.
Earlier this month, the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), 4 Day Week Global, Service Employees International Union, and the United Food and Commercial Workers Union endorsed the bill.
“Workers across the nation are collectively reimagining their relationship to labor – and our laws need to follow suit,” said Takano.
“We have before us the opportunity to make common sense changes to work standards passed down from a different era,” he said. “The Thirty-Two Hour Workweek Act would improve the quality of life of workers, meeting the demand for a more truncated workweek that allows room to live, play, and enjoy life more fully outside of work.”
The bill’s initial co-sponsor, Rep. Pramila Jayapal, stated that workers’ welfare should take precedence before corporate profits.
“For too long, our country has prioritized corporate profits over working people, and Americans have been forced to work longer hours, sacrificing time with loved ones,” she said. “While policies enacted by President Biden and Democrats have finally started to raise wages for workers across multiple industries, it’s vital that health, well-being, and basic human dignity are valued over employers’ bottom lines. Establishing a 32-hour work week would go a long way toward finally righting that balance.”
Most workers would be “non-exempt, hourly workers,” but “some salaried workers fall under the scope of the bill’s provisions.”
Following the argument that “healthcare, education, and childcare are all affected by the number of hours employees spend at work,” the proposed change would primarily advocate for a healthier work-life balance.
“On average, U.S. workers work 200 hours more per year than workers in other developed countries,” Takano’s proposal noted. “The COVID-19 pandemic transformed the conversation around the future of work. It is time the United States equally prioritize the quality of life and productivity.”
In 2021, Takano introduced the bill to congress, but it ultimately failed to advance.
According to Takano, he is very passionate about the 32-hour week and its “significant change which will increase the happiness of humankind.”
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