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#RHOA: Tamar Handling Kandi Beef All Wrong ...According to Eva Marcille
"RHOA" alum Eva Marcille is definitely NOT here for the way Tamar Braxton went after Kandi Burruss ... saying TB's vague IG posts were messy, and misled fans into thinking Eva was part of the drama.
We got Eva at LAX and she got candid about the Tamar/Kandi feud ... which hit close to home for her because she got pulled into the mix when Tamar publicly claimed she had serious beef with an Atlanta housewife.
Eva's issue is Tamar was far from clear with her accusation.
ICYMI, Tamar posted a series of IG stories in December about an unnamed Atlanta housewife and her husband who had allegedly threatened her -- her only hint was that the husband was involved in politics.
Fans quickly speculated it was Eva because her husband is an attorney who has a hand in ATL politics.
However, the truth didn't come out until this week, when TB was on "Watch What Happens Live" and told Andy Cohen it was actually Kandi and Todd Tucker.
Eva says she did have a chance to talk to Tamar, who apologized for dragging her into the drama. Regardless, EM says it was a "funky situation" all around, and she told Tamar it all could have been avoided if she just went directly to Kandi months ago.
Since the 'WWHL' episode, Kandi's denied threatening Tamar ... and Tamar's doubled down. Still, Eva thinks there's hope for reconciliation, and has a few words of advice for them to move forward.
#NewMusic from Omarion “Big Vibez”
Omarion is back with his new single “Big Vibez” which is produced by veteran R&B producer Greg Curtis. The song is set to appear on Omarion’s sixth solo album “Full Circle: Sonic Book One” which has a release date of May 5th. The project will be his first project since “The Kinection” which came out in October 2020.
LISTEN HERE
The B2K singer has also been teasing other songs from the album via Instagram including the songs “Candy”, “Girls” and “Serious”. Stay tuned for more music from O!:
#HipHopNews: Swizz Beatz Weighs In On Potential Lil Wayne And 50 Cent Verzuz
Lil Wayne and 50 Cent won’t be going up in a Verzuz battle if Swizz Beatz has his way.
In the wake of an online debate, the Verzuz founder is weighing in on a potential matchup between the rap titans. But while hip-hop fans would like to see the pairing, Swizz feels differently.
“Me personally, I wouldn’t even do 50 vs. Wayne. I just think they two different dynamics and two different artists,” he told Baller Alert during a screening for Season 3 of “Godfather of Harlem.”
Swizz has other opponents in mind. “I would do a different Verzuz for both of them, but we’ll see as we have a lot of things lined up for Verzuz, and hopefully, they are involved,” he added. “While I can’t give up who I would choose to go against them, just wait and see.”
While the 50 vs. Weezy matchup may be a pipe dream, that didn’t stop fans from choosing sides. Apple Music’s Lowkey said 50 would beat Wayne in a battle. Over on “The Breakfast Club,” Charlamagne Tha God gave the win to Weezy. “You will catch hell going against Lil Wayne,” said Charlamagne, while DJ Envy begged to differ.
Following a legal battle with Triller, who acquired Verzuz in 2021, Swizz announced that the popular series is set to return “ASAP,” and the under construction sign is about to be “taken off the glass.”
Just last month, Swizz teamed up with Lil Wayne on the latter’s new single “Kant Nobody” featuring DMX.
Nashville Christian Elementary School Shooting Leaves 3 Children And Suspect Dead, Officials Say
A shooting on Monday at a Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee left at least three children dead, according to officials. The gunman was also reported dead after a confrontation with police.
The shooting happened at The Covenant School, a Presbyterian school for about 200 students from preschool to sixth grade, according to its website.
At least three children were taken to the hospital "all having suffered gunshot wounds," according to a statement from Vanderbilt University Medical Center. "All three were pronounced dead after arrival."
The suspect in a shooting reported The Covenant School, a private Christian school for preschool through sixth grade in Nashville, Tennessee, is dead, according to police. Here's what we know.
At noon local time, the Metro Nashville Police Department also confirmed the "active shooter event" on Twitter and said the suspect "was engaged by MNPD and is dead." It wasn’t immediately clear whether the shooter died by suicide or was shot by police.
The names and ages of the victims and the gunman were not immediately released.
The fire department said it responded to an "active aggressor" but did not give any specifics. Nashville’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) also said it was responding to the scene.
The Covenant School is located about 10 miles southwest of downtown Nashville.
Students were seen walking to safety Monday, holding hands as they left their school surrounded by police cars, to a nearby Woodmont Baptist Church to reunite with their parents.
The Covenant School was founded as a ministry of Covenant Presbyterian Church in 2001, according to the school’s website. The school is in Nashville’s affluent Green Hills neighborhood, located about 10 miles southwest of downtown. Green Hills is also home to the famed Bluebird Café – a beloved spot for musicians and songwriters.
Students were seen walking to safety Monday, holding hands as they left their school surrounded by police cars, to a nearby Woodmont Baptist Church to reunite with their parents.
#BoxOfficeNews: ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Annihilates The Competition With $73.5M U.S. Box Office Opening
John Wick: Chapter 4 slashed up the weekend box office with a huge $73.5 million domestic opening from 3,855 theaters after earning glowing reviews and an A CinemaScore from audiences. Globally, it debuted to a resounding $64 million from 71 markets for a global start of $137.5 million, a series record on all fronts.
In North America, the fourth installment in the marquee Lionsgate action franchise easily bested the $56.8 million opening of 2019’s John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. It also marks Lionsgate’s biggest domestic opening of the pandemic era, as well as one of the best so far of 2023.
To boot, according to Lionsgate, it joins a select few films that have set a franchise record in their fourth outing or only nine in the past 40 years.
Internationally, the movie opened No. 1 in every market. The U.K. led with $6.7 million, 56 percent ahead of John Wick 3.
Keanu Reeves once again stars as the expert assassin nicknamed Baba Yaga.
John Wick 4‘s performance was fueled by males, who made up nearly 70 percent of ticket buyers, while more than 55 percent of the audience was between ages 18-34, according to PostTrak. And the movie accounted for more than 60 percent of all foot traffic, per EntTelligence.
Imax and premium large format screens delivered a whopping 38 percent of the gross.
One challenge: John Wick 4′s running time is two hours and 49 minutes, meaning fewer show times.
Directed by Chad Stahelski, the film is jam-packed with the usual mayhem, violence, balletic physicality and morbid humor that have come to define the action franchise. The cast also features Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgard, Laurence Fishburne, Hiroyuki Sanada, Shamier Anderson, Rina Sawayama, Ian McShane and the late Lance Reddick, who died earlier this month. The film is produced by Basil Iwanyk, Erica Lee and Stahelski.
Internationally, the movie debuts this weekend in 71 territories worldwide, including the U.K., Germany, Australia, France, Italy, Spain and Mexico.
John Wick 4 — a Thunder Road Films/87eleven entertainment production — easily annihilated Shazam! Fury of the Gods, now in its second weekend.
From New Line and DC, Shazam 2 fell a steep 68 percent to $9.7 million in its second weekend in more bad news for the kid-friendly superhero pic. The film’s 10-day domestic gross through Sunday is $46.3 million. Overseas, it pulled in $12.1 million from 77 markets for a tepid tally of $56.1 million and $102.4 million globally.
Paramount and Spyglass’ Scream VI placed No. 3 with a hearty $8.4 million for a domestic tally of $90.4 and $139.3 million worldwide.
MGM’s Creed III followed at No. 4 with a strong $8.36 million for a domestic total of $140.9 million through Sunday. Overseas, it has earned north of $100 million for MGM and partner Warner Bros. International. The film, directed by and returning Michael B. Jordan, co-stars Jonathan Majors, who was arrested Saturday after being accused of assaulting a woman during a domestic dispute, the New York Police Department said in a statement.
65, from Sony, rounded out the top five with an estimated $3.4 million for a subdued domestic cume of $27.9 million and $49 million globally, followed by Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania with $2.4 million (Majors also stars in that film).
Judge Joe Brown Says He Will Sue If People Say He Sexually Assaulted Sheryl Lee Ralph
Judge Joe Brown, a tough-talking television judge that holds the honor of being the first African American person to preside over a long-running courtroom series, wants everyone to know he never sexually assaulted actress Sheryl Lee Ralph. He promises he will sue anyone who publicly names him as the person she spoke about in a recent interview with Angela Yee.
Lee Ralph said during a clip of the interview from the “Way Up” show now surfacing on the internet, “I could tell you another time this was a famous TV judge, not Judge Mathis, I love him … He’s a great man … not him … another one.”
“I’m at a very public place … I had my suit on. I was handling my business for the television show I was on at that time. He and I were on the same network,” she recalled. “This man walked in, grabbed me by the back of my neck, turned me around, and rammed his nasty tongue down my throat.”
She said she was outraged, claiming everyone from the network saw it.
Lee Ralph said she called Marc H. Moriel, the former mayor of New Orleans and current President of the National Urban League, to ask him for support. But she did not leave a name.
The public named it for her alleging that the mystery judge was Judge Joe Brown.
The syndicated O.G., who before he retired was only second to Judge Judy as the longest-running judge show on air, quickly denied being the man in question. He also said no one should play with his name either.
“This is a warning. I might bring in my legal crew and proceed for defamation of character,” he said. “You see when they put my face next to hers and they start doing that little stuff there, that becomes innuendo.”
Adding, “that’s very destructive to my reputation.”
According to Brown, he has a “long track record of ensuring that women get justice,” and has spent “the last half-century protecting womanhood and promoting manhood.”
Fans hit the comment section of The Neighborhood Talk’s Instagram post saying, “A hit dog” I mean yeah, they been hitting him on Twitter since it came out. Why we acting like the assumption wasn’t made🙄.”Another person said, giving the judge the benefit of a doubt, “Y’all acting dense like some people have addressed, he’s not a hit dog hollering that man is being accused of something serious with facts or proof from the horse’s mouth. Y’all are the problem and then y’all act dumb and even dumber when proven wrong.”
Adele extends Las Vegas residency, plans concert film
Adele announced Sunday that she’s extending her Las Vegas residency with 34 more dates between June and November and also plans to release a concert film.
Saturday night’s show was the last performance in the British singer’s original “Weekends With Adele” series that covered 34 dates since last November on the Las Vegas Strip.
Her representatives said Adele’s shows will resume at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on June 16 and run through Nov. 4.
The June performances will be recorded and released as a concert special.
Adele ended speculation about her future at the Colosseum, telling a sold-out crowd Saturday night that she will be back in June and mentioning the concert film, the Las Vegas Review-Journal reported.
“Playing to 4,000 people for 34 dates is not enough, and I know that,” Adele said. “So I am coming back for a few weeks in June, and I’m going to release it to make sure anyone who wants to see this show can see it.”
Jay-Z’s Net Worth Hits $2.5 Billion
Yass! Jay-Z has just become the first rapper to reach a net worth of $2.5 billion. This puts him ahead of his peers such as Dr. Dre & Diddy who have all achieved success in their own right.
The Brooklyn-born artist has made his fortune through a range of investments including real estate, music streaming service Tidal and liquor brand Armand de Brignac. He also owns a stake in Uber and is involved in several other business ventures, according to Forbes.
As the business site notes, Hov comes in on the list as the 1,203rd wealthiest person on the planet as of Friday (March 24). Although the
the publication has yet to detail the reason behind the huge increase, it has doubled since last year when it was reported he was worth $1.4 billion.
French business magnate Bernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, also sits at No. 1 on that list with a reported valuation of $216.1 billion. This milestone for Jay-Z is sure to inspire other rappers to follow suit and build their own empires. It’s an exciting time for hip-hop culture as we watch more artists become billionaires!
More On Jay-Z’s Successful Career
Jay Z is a true success story. His journey to success began in the late 1980s when he first started rapping and producing music. He debuted his album ‘Reasonable Doubt’ which was released in 1996. Since then he has gone on to release several albums that have all achieved critical acclaim and commercial success.
In his songs and interviews, Jay Z has talked a lot about what it takes to be successful in life. He believes that success is a combination of hard work, dedication and ambition. He also emphasizes the importance of having the right mindset and attitude in order to reach your goals.
In addition to his music career, Jay-Z has also founded multiple companies on top of Roc Nation, TIDAL, Armand de Brignac Champagne and D’Ussé Cognac. He is also a part owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets franchise. Since then, he has gone on to become a successful entrepreneur, investor, as well as a philanthropist.
He also credited his wife Beyonce for his own success, saying that she has been an inspiration to him throughout his career. Beyonce, who’s also in the billionaires club has also credited and thanked her hubby several times for her amazing success as well and supporting her through her career.
She said during her acceptance speech after winning more GRAMMYs than anyone in the world this year:
“I want to thank god for protecting me. Thank you, god. I’d like to thank my uncle Johnny, who’s not here, but he’s here in spirit. I’d like to thank my parents—my father, my mother—for loving me and pushing me. I’d like to thank my beautiful husband, my beautiful three chid, who are at home watching. I’d like to thank the queer community for your love and for inventing the genre. God bless you. Thank you so much to the Grammys.”
Aside from that, with such a long list of accomplishments under his belt, it is no wonder why Jay-Z is considered one of the most successful rappers.
Jonathan Majors' Defense Lawyer Speaks Out About Assault Arrest, Says There's Evidence Proving His Innocence
The defense lawyer of Jonathan Majors is speaking out, following the actor’s arrest over the weekend on allegations of assault, strangulation and harassment.
“Jonathan Majors is completely innocent and is provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows,” says criminal defense lawyer Priya Chaudhry in a statement, via Variety.
“We are quickly gathering and presenting evidence to the District Attorney with the expectation that all charges will be dropped imminently.”
She added that there is video footage from the car where the alleged incident took place, as well as witness testimony from the driver and onlookers, plus two written statements from the woman recanting the allegations.
“All the evidence proves that Mr. Majors is entirely innocent and did not assault her whatsoever. Unfortunately, this incident came about because this woman was having an emotional crisis, for which she was taken to a hospital yesterday. The NYPD is required to make an arrest in these situations, and this is the only reason Mr. Majors was arrested. We expect these charges to be dropped soon.”
Police in New York said they responded to a 911 call at a Chelsea apartment. The star was taken into custody without incident on Saturday night (March 25). The unnamed victim is a 30-year-old woman who was hospitalized with “minor injuries to her head and neck,” according to police.
Beyoncé, Adidas Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Beyoncé and Adidas are breaking up. A source close to the situation tells The Hollywood Reporter that the Grammy-winning entrepreneur and the German lifestyle brand have mutually agreed to part ways.
In 2018, Beyoncé entered a creative partnership with Adidas, where she relaunched her Ivy Park activewear line and also developed new footwear and apparel for the brand.
But there has apparently been major creative differences between Ivy Park and Adidas, and Beyoncé is excitedly looking to reclaim her brand, chart her own path and maintain creative freedom.
In 2016, Beyoncé debuted Ivy Park, which was a joint venture with Sir Philip Green of Topshop. The 50-50 venture with Topshop ended in 2018, and Beyoncé gained full ownership of Ivy Park.
In January, Beyoncé previewed Park Trail, her latest Adidas x Ivy Park collaboration, in Dubai a day before she performed a private concert in the city. It marked her first live show in four years.
She will launch her Renaissance World Tour in May in Stockholm, and the trek winds its way through Europe, with stops in Cardiff, Edinburgh, Sunderland, Paris, London, Marseille, Amsterdam, Warsaw and more. Beyoncé then returns home to North America with shows in Toronto, Vancouver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Boston, Charlotte, Detroit, Miami, Minneapolis, Nashville, Philadelphia, San Francisco, the New York City metro area and her hometown of Houston before wrapping up in New Orleans.
Last month, Beyoncé made history and became the most-awarded artist in Grammys history after winning her 32nd honor.
First Trailer for 'My Name is Mo'Nique' Promises an Evening Full of Laughter
It's time for Mo'Nique's grand comeback, with a standup comedy special on Netflix that promises to bring the style and personality that has cemented the actress as a fan favorite for years. Titled My Name is Mo'Nique, the special will make audiences understand why the artist came to be who she is today. From the mean streets of Baltimore and remembering her Grandma Mimi's warnings about men, to why she "accepts" the sometimes-harsh realities that come with life, Mo'Nique with her unique brand of candor, fearlessness, and humor reveals all of herself, and leaves nothing on the table.
Directed by L. Frazier, the special will make its way to the platform on April 4, making sure that this spring season has everything it needs to be as funny as possible. Mo'Nique is not only delivering a standup special for Netflix, as she will also star in their upcoming film, The Deliverance. That film was directed by Lee Daniels, and it will tell the story of Ebony (Andra Day), a mother who whose children purportedly became demonically possessed. Mo'Nique will play the role of a social worker who will try to help the family with a series of exorcisms meant to free the kids from evil's grasp.
Mo'Nique won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 2009 drama film, Precious. Starring Gabourey Sidibe in the titular role, the movie follows a girl who is living a difficult situation with her violent family. After giving birth to two babies because she was abused by her father, Precious is used by her parents to obtain more money from the government by pretending that they take good care of the babies. Things get even more complicated when it is revealed that Precious' father died of AIDS, meaning that the girl is HIV positive as well.
Mo'Nique's character in Precious is called Mary, and she is the titular character's abusive mother. The main conflicts in the movie show Mary and Precious physically fighting, forcing the young girl to escape in order to protect her babies. After the performance won the actress her first Oscar, Mo'Nonique went on to star in Blackbird, a story about a broken family who deal with the disappearance of a girl. Whether she's in a gripping drama, a mafia show, or her own comedy special, there's no doubt that Mo'Nique will always deliver her best in anything she does.
You can check out the official trailer for My Name is Mo'Nique HERE, before the special hits Netflix on April 6:
Kel Mitchell Wants $12K Payout from Ex-Wife for ‘Abuse of Legal System’ After Court Win
*Kel Mitchell is accusing his ex-wife Tyisha Hampton of refusing to stop lies that she created about him, and even taking his plight before a judge.
According to court documents obtained by Radar Online, Kel filed a “bombshell declaration pleading for help” in the never-ending battle with his ex.
As we first reported last month, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that Kel did not owe any back support to Tyisha. The judge found that Tyisha had received funds from the sale of their marital home, which was applied to any support owed.
For years, Tyisha has publicly accused the actor of owing her over a million dollars. She filed declarations in court portraying Kel as an absent father who did the bare minimum regarding his kids.”Tyisha has done everything in her power to drag me through her path of destruction,” Kel previously said. “Tyisha has painted me as a deadbeat father, not only to this courtroom but to the community and my entire public platform. This couldn’t be farther from the truth.”
Kel told the court he paid “above and beyond” what was owed for support.
But the drama with his ex is not over, despite the court ruling in his favor. He wants Tyisha sanctioned to the tune of $12,300.
Kel said over the years, his ex-wife placed liens on his bank accounts, and despite trying to talk to her after winning in court, she continued to claim he owed her money. He said Tyisha “alleges that all the attorneys, including her own counsel, and judges are committing fraud and conspiring against her.”
Kel said Tyisha has even placed a lien on his current residence, which prevents him from refinancing, selling the home, or doing anything that requires the title. “Tyisha will not withdraw the lien or have it expunged,” he explained. “She will do whatever she can to get a hold of my assets, despite having no grounds to do so.”
“She completely ignores everything that’s occurred over the past two years in hopes of trying to get money from me and my family,” he added.
Kel wants Tyisha sanctioned to prevent her from continuing with her behavior. He said, “We were divorced in 2010 and 13 years later, we are still in litigation over the same case.”
The actor continued: “I have been put through the wringer for almost two decades. I have done everything I can to work with her through this process. All she has done is drag me and my family through the mud.”
He wants all liens removed from his accounts and sanctions against Tyisha.
‘Power Book Ii: Ghost’ Becomes Starz’s Biggest Premiere Ever
In its first three days, Power Book II: Ghost on STARZ broke all previous marks for the network’s best premiere weekend. According to preliminary reports, the much-awaited third season delivered 5.8 million multiplatform viewers after its first weekend. The popularity of the third season of the popular show, which debuted on March 17, increased by almost 30% from the start of season two in November of the previous year.
While Tariq, Brayden, and the Tejada family are mourning Zeke’s passing, this season kicked off in dramatic fashion with all new twists, turns, and murder. However, they won’t have much time to do so because a new set of issues and questions soon appear. Even more family conflict, betrayals, and unexpected new alliances are there in this season, making it flashier, juicer, and sexier. With her family, Monet is at a crossroads, Brayden must decide between his birth family and his adopted family, and Tariq is leveling up this season.
Season three of Ghost cast includes Michael Rainey Jr. as “Tariq St. Patrick,” Mary J. Blige as “Monet Stewart Tejada,” Cliff “Method Man” Smith as “Davis MacLean,” Gianni Paolo as “Brayden Weston,” Woody McClain as “Cane Tejada,” Lovell Adams-Gray as “Dru Tejada,” LaToya Tonodeo as “Diana Tejada,” Berto Colon as “Lorenzo Tejada,” Alix Lapri as “Effie Morales,” Larenz Tate as “Rashad Tate,” Shane Johnson as “Cooper Saxe,” Paton Ashbrook as “Jenny Sullivan,” Monique Curnen as “Detective Blanca Rodriguez,” Keesha Sharp as “Professor Harper Bennet,” David Walton as “Lucas Weston,” Moriah Brown as “KeKe Travis,” Luna Lauren Velez as “Evelyn Castillo,” Caroline Chikezie as “Noma” and Lightskinkeisha as “Brushaundria Carmichael.”
Bruce Willis joined by Demi Moore, Emma Heming and five daughters for first birthday after dementia diagnosis
Since announcing his dementia diagnosis, Bruce Willis' family has prioritized the health and safety of their beloved patriarch.
On Sunday they celebrated the actor's 68th birthday.
Ex-wife Demi Moore shared a video of the group to her Instagram, which included his five daughters, serenading Willis with a song before presenting him with a pie.
"Happy birthday, BW!" she wrote. "So glad we could celebrate you today. Love you and love our family. Thank you to everyone for the love and warm wishes – we all feel them."
Last March, it was announced that Willis would be stepping away from his acting career due to an aphasia diagnosis. In February, his family revealed his condition had developed into frontotemporal dementia.
Willis, wrapped in a gray scarf, seemed joyful and animated in Moore's video, as he got ready to blow out the candles in his apple pie.
Tallulah posted a series of photos from the gathering in which she donned a T-shirt with her father's name and face on it.
In a separate post, the 29-year-old honored her father, writing, "Happy birthday to my numero uno Bruno !! Feeling awash with all the good energies and love headed this Willis way! I love him and he loves me – what a delight."
Scout penned an emotional tribute to her father on Instagram as well, writing, "It’s his birthday so send all of your love, tenderness, care and prayer his way for a moment ! Happy birthday to one of my best friends, the Pisces king, the master of duality, both action hero icon and gentle girl dad. What a privilege to have this man as my father and learn so much about life, joy, mischief and art through him."
"Today is not necessarily an easy day, because it’s a day full of so deep love, and our grief really does show us the depth of our loving for someone. So I’m trying to be with both today. Grief is a price I’ll always pay to know what it is to feel such love," she added.
"I’m sending my love to anyone who has ever felt their capacity stretched by the enormity of love and the humanness of grief. I love you," she concluded.
Earlier in the day, Emma reflected on the grief she too was experiencing on the celebratory day.
"Sometimes in our lives we have to put our big girl panties on and get to it, and that's what im doing," she said. "But I do have times of sadness every day, grief every day… and I'm really feeling it today on his birthday."
Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming Willis shared a photo of the birthday man with the women in his life.
Despite the enormity of the day, Emma later shared a photo of the "Die Hard" actor with his bevy of women to her Instagram story, writing, "It was a good day."
In addition to his three daughters with Moore, Willis was celebrated by his younger daughters Evelyn and Mabel, as well as two of his elder daughters' partners.
Disneyland Confirms Splash Mountain To Close In May
Disneyland has finally given an official date for closing Splash Mountain. The Critter Country attraction will carry its last guests through Br’er Rabbit’s Laughing Place on May 6.
Splash Mountain will officially close on May 7 as it transitions to Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, which is set to open sometime in 2024. The retheme will be based on the 2009 Disney film “Princess and the Frog.”
“An exciting refresh is coming soon! Splash Mountain will undergo a transformation—and will reopen in late 2024 as Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, a whimsical attraction inspired by The ‘Princess and the Frog,'” reads the park’s website.
The ride’s Disney World counterpart closed to guests in late January, and construction started immediately. That ride will also reopen at Tiana’s Bayou Adventure sometime next year.
The storyline for Tiana’s Bayou Adventure is set to pick up right after the end of “Princess and the Frog.” The ride will follow the success of Tiana’s restaurant and takes place inside a salt mine that houses a food co-op named Tiana’s Foods. Guests will ascend through the mill house built into the side of the mountain as growers plant crops along the way.
Riders will follow along as Tiana ventures into the Louisiana Bayou to search for a special ingredient.
Disney announced in the summer of 2020 that Splash Mountain would be rethemed, removing references to the controversial film Song of the South. The film has been widely criticized for its racist stereotypes and romanticizing the relationship between slaves and their white masters.
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