#MAGFAB: Coco, Irina, Jessica, Kristen, Winnie Cover Fashion Canada 2023!
Fashion Canada [IG] kicks off September 2023’s style closet with ‘The Ones’, a tribute to “Canadian Icons’ Coco Rocha, Irina Lazareanu, Jessica Stam, Kristen Owen, and Winnie Harlow.
Ashley Galang styles the quintet, who share stories about their fashion lives and the industry over decades. Greg Swales [IG] is a photographer embedded in the lives of many top models and talents./ Hair by Dimitris Giannetos & Dhairius Thomas
#RHOA: Kenya Moore Tells Kim Zolciak-Biermann to ‘Go to Rehab’ Amid Kroy Biermann Drama
Kenya Moore didn't mince words when asked to offer the "brutal truth" for former Real Housewives of Atlanta costar Kim Zolciak-Biermann.
Kenya, 52, weighed in on a series of fellow Bravolebrities — from Tom Sandoval to Ramona Singer — during her Sunday, July 30, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen while playing a game of "Say What You Mean, Girl!"
When host Andy Cohen asked Kenya to share her thoughts on Kim, 45, Kenya had one piece of advice. "Go to rehab," Kenya said. "Go to rehab."
Kenya hasn't been shy about sharing her true feelings on Kim, who stopped being a full-time Housewife after season 5 in 2013. After Kim gushed over her marriage to Kroy Biermann during her recent return to RHOA, Kenya accused her of hiding the truth.
"One thing Kim is going to do is lie through her plastic teeth," Kenya tweeted on July 10, sharing a clip of Kim saying she and Kroy, 37, were "doing great."
During the same dinner, Kim threw major shade at Kenya, saying, "That bitch is still alive?" when Sherée Whitfield mentioned Kenya's name.
Kenya wasn't happy about the comment, calling it "truly evil" after the July 9 episode aired. "I’m not a @Kimzolciak fan but I never kicked her when she was ... sorry IS down," Kenya tweeted earlier this month. "Learning of her divorce, foreclosure, repossessions, gambling accusations, unfit mom claims and canceled show. Now begging @BravoTV and producers to come back to #RHOA."
Kim and Kroy filed for divorce in May after 11 years of marriage, with Kroy calling the couple's marriage “irretrievably broken” in his court filing. The duo's legal battle quickly turned ugly as they negotiated custody of their children: Kroy “KJ” Jr., 12, Kash, 10, and twins Kaia and Kane, 9. (Kroy is also the adoptive father of Kim's daughters Brielle, 26, and Ariana, 21.)
Earlier this month, however, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair called off their split. Kim filed to dismiss her divorce on July 7. Meanwhile, Kroy's lawyer, Marlys Bergstrom, confirmed that the twosome are in the process of reconciling.
Years before their divorce drama made headlines, Kim said that she and Kroy planned to weather any and all marital storms together. “[Divorce is] not an option in my house,” she told Fox News in October 2017, adding that the couple's reality TV commitments wouldn't come before their relationship. “I would never allow a show to impact my marriage in any way. My marriage is definitely first.”
While some fans were happy to see Kim back on RHOA, an insider told Us earlier this month that the return won't be permanent. “She has no plans to return full-time,” the source explained. “It’s one episode. They brought the OGs back for an episode.”
#MusicNews: Halle Bailey Announces Her Solo Era With Debut Single "Angel"
After being celebrated for her role as Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey is once again stealing the spotlight. On Monday (July 31), she unveiled a sneak peek of her inaugural solo single, “Angel,” set for release this coming Friday (Aug. 4).
The announcement was paired with a nostalgic montage of home videos, chronicling the musician’s journey from a toddler in a car seat to a young girl joyously receiving an electric guitar as a gift. The emotive images were intertwined with a charming moment where a young Halle showed off an angel charm on her bracelet, which served as an evident nod to her upcoming track.
Check out the clip HERE.
While celebrated as part of the sisterly duo Chloe x Halle, Halle candidly revealed her anxiety over embarking on solo projects in a past interview with ESSENCE. Drawing inspiration from Chlöe Bailey’s solo strides, Halle expressed her admiration for her sister’s courage and resilience.
Having debuted her solo album In Pieces in March, Chlöe returned the affection to her sister. She expressed her pride and anticipation for Halle’s forthcoming track on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
Her post read, “My angel forever and always. I’m so proud of you, sis. Cannot wait. I love this song [so much].”
“Angel” is the latest milestone in the artist’s flourishing career. It followed the actress and singer’s standout performance in the 2023 adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Having weathered racist backlash, Halle’s portrayal of Ariel resonated with audiences worldwide, becoming an emblem of Black representation.
The Atlanta-born talent also made headlines with her renditions of the 1989 film’s timeless classics, including “Part Of Your World” as well as an original song, “For The First Time,” which were both met with rave reviews.
#HipHopNews: Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA' On Pace To Hit No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart
Travis Scott continues to dominate as his latest album, UTOPIA, is predicted to bring in significant first-week numbers. According to Hits Daily Double and DJ Akademiks, industry insiders suggested that the project could accrue around 245,000 to 275,000 streaming equivalent album units from streams within its first seven days.
However, the numbers don’t consider pure sales, which could well exceed 200,000 units given the buzz around the LP’s merchandise and zine bundles available on Scott’s website. Its anticipation was further fueled by the choice of five unique pieces of cover art that fans can select from during the checkout process.
When Billboard updated its eligibility rules in May, the publication reinstated certain forms of merchandise bundle sales in chart position calculations. Under the new regulations, artists can offer two distinct “fan bundle” variations, including a physical copy of the release and a piece of merchandise.
With these numbers, UTOPIA could very well surpass half a million sales. There’s also the possibility that it could top Scott’s previous body of work, Astroworld, which debuted with 538,000 album-equivalent units in 2018. The project secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, marking the second-highest sales week of the year, following only behind Drake’s Scorpion.
Over the weekend, RapCaviar reported that the LP garnered over 128 million streams on Spotify on its first day, solidifying it as the biggest debut of 2023 and the fifth-largest of all time.
In addition to its pre-release single “K-POP” and comparisons to Kanye West’s work, the LP notably featured an impressive list of guests. It included music industry giants like Drake, Future, Beyoncé, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Young Thug, SZA, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, and Westside Gunn.
However, the rapper’s special concert intended to launch UTOPIA at the Pyramids of Giza was called off just two days prior due to concerns from the Egyptian General Syndicate for Musical Professions. The committee shared concerns about the potential clash of Scott’s concert rituals with the country’s cultural values. Meanwhile, Live Nation chalked it up to “complex production issues” on July 26.
Angus Cloud, Euphoria Actor, Dies at 25
Angus Cloud, the actor best known for his role as Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in Euphoria, has died, Variety reports. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” his family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.” Cloud was 25 years old.
“Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” his family’s statement continues. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence. We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud starred as Fez, a drug dealer with a big heart, in the first two seasons of the Emmy-winning drama series Euphoria, winning fans over with his slow drawl and good intentions. He was famously hired with no prior acting experiencing, having been found on the street by a casting scout while hanging out with his friends, but was not playing a dramatized version of himself. “It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself,’” Cloud told Variety in 2022. “I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple. I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
Euphoria creator and director Sam Levinson shared a statement about Cloud, noting the impact he had on the cast and viewers alike. “There was no one quite like Angus,” wrote Levinson. “He was too special, too talented, and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
Beyond the HBO series, Cloud also acted in the 2021 movie North Hollywood as well as this year’s feature film The Line. He was recently cast in a new horror movie by Scream 6 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, which does not yet have a title, as well as the independent film Your Lucky Day, which has reportedly wrapped already.
Though he didn’t perform music in Euphoria, Cloud was vocal about his love of music offscreen and how he would film music videos for his friends as a teenager. After becoming an actor, Cloud made cameos in several music videos for high-profile artists, including Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes,” Becky G and Karol G’s “Miamiii,” and Noah Cyrus’ “All Three.”
Musicians and actors have shared tributes to Angus Cloud after learning of his death, including Kid Cudi, Questlove, Janelle Monáe, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey, Flavor Flav, and Denzel Curry. Javon Walton, the teenage actor who portrays Fez’s adopted little brother Ashtray on Euphoria, posted a photo of the two hugging on Instagram, captioned, “rest easy brother
Erykah Badu Called 'Petty' For Throwing Shade At Beyonce Over Their Similar Tour Looks
Erykah Badu is feeling the wrath of BeyHive. The artist, who has earned the nickname Queen of Neo Soul, has been dragged online after she threw shade at Beyonce Knowles over their similar tour looks.
The "Didn't Cha Know?" songstress pointed out the similarities via her Instagram Story on Monday, July 31. She first posted a picture of Beyonce onstage during her "Renaissance" tour stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, July 29. The former Destiny's Child member wore a wide-brim hat in the picture. "Hmm," she wrote over the photo.
The 52-year-old then followed it up with a picture of her in a similar accessory. "I guess I'm everybody's stylist," she captioned her own snap, insinuating that Queen Bey has copied her style for the "Renaissance" tour.
Many disagreed with Erykah, as Beyonce's fans quickly pointed out that the 41-year-old diva has pulled off the look since her "Formation" era in 2016. "Now she know damn well Beyonce been doin that since 2016," one of them claimed.
Another attempted to inform Erykah, "now Ms. Badu .. she been wearing this SAME 'Formation' style hat since 2016 Lemonade era & has since for years in various colors ; you felt like saying something TODAY?" A third similarly said, "Beyonce was doing this during the formation tour lmao why she ain't say nothing then? Erykuh I love u but sometimes ur character is questionable."
A fourth commenter slammed Erykah, writing, "She woke up bored, cause this is so petty and dumb." A fifth weighed in, "Idc who wore it first but Beyonce wore it better. And honestly you can keep the top hat."
Someone else urged the "Window Seat" singer to drop that negative attitude, imploring, "Erykah…..I love you DOWNNNNN but, let's not do that. Please! Thank you so much!"
Beyonce has not responded to Erykah's accusation, but she previously showed love for the Dallas native. The Ivy Park founder shouted out Erykah on the remix to her "Renaissance" cut "Break My Soul" alongside other female music icons such as Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, Kelly Rowland and Lizzo.
Tori Kelly Recovering At Home After Hospitalized With Blood Clots
Tori Kelly has reportedly been released from hospital following her health scare. The 30-year-old singer was recently hospitalized with serious blood clots around her vital organs, but she's now returned home after being discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, July 31.
Tori is currently recovering at home after receiving treatment in hospital, TMZ reports. The music star will continue to be monitored with regular check-ups, but the decision to release her from hospital is seen as a major step in her recovery.
The award-winning singer, who competed in the ninth season of "American Idol" in 2010, is said to be feeling much better. However, doctors at Cedars-Sinai still aren't sure of the cause of her blood clots.
Meanwhile, Tori's husband recently claimed that she's doing "so much better" because of the love of her fans. Andre Murillo shared an update on her health, thanking her fans for their prayers and messages.
He wrote on his Instagram Story, "I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has prayed for Tori and sent any ounce of love her way. I believe it moved mountains. Fear gripped me hard, but God is bigger than my fears. I can never thank you all enough. Tori is doing so much better, and I believe you all have something to do with that."
Prior to that, Tori reassured fans that she was recovering from her health scare. Despite this, she also confessed to feeling "heartbroken" about having to put some of her career plans on hold.
She told fans on Instagram, "It's been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers and can't stop thinking about you. I'm feeling stronger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover. I'm so grateful for the amazing doctors and nurses who have been looking after me. Of course I'm heartbroken about all of the things I had planned for this week of releasing my EP, but I know my health must come first."
Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian Announce Sex of Their Second Baby
Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian announced the sex of their baby in an unforgettable way.
The 41-year-old tennis pro revealed that she was expecting her second child with Alexis while attending the Met Gala earlier this year. They already share a five-year-old daughter named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
On Monday (July 31), Serena shared a video from the gender reveal party that the couple hosted.
In the clip, Serena is decked out in pink and hoping for news that they’re going to have another girl.
“I’m a little nervous because I don’t have any contingency plan if it turns out to be a boy,” she said. Luckily, she won’t need to find out! Serena and Alexis are expecting another little girl, and they found out in the cutest way.
Alexis trolled his wife, bringing out a yellow cake that didn’t reveal the baby’s sex. Instead, they used drones to break the news by spelling out “Girl!” in the sky.
We’re so happy for the couple and can’t wait for them to welcome their little Jelly Bean.
Fashion Canada [IG] kicks off September 2023’s style closet with ‘The Ones’, a tribute to “Canadian Icons’ Coco Rocha, Irina Lazareanu, Jessica Stam, Kristen Owen, and Winnie Harlow.
#RHOA: Kenya Moore Tells Kim Zolciak-Biermann to ‘Go to Rehab’ Amid Kroy Biermann Drama
Kenya, 52, weighed in on a series of fellow Bravolebrities — from Tom Sandoval to Ramona Singer — during her Sunday, July 30, appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen while playing a game of "Say What You Mean, Girl!"
When host Andy Cohen asked Kenya to share her thoughts on Kim, 45, Kenya had one piece of advice. "Go to rehab," Kenya said. "Go to rehab."
Kenya hasn't been shy about sharing her true feelings on Kim, who stopped being a full-time Housewife after season 5 in 2013. After Kim gushed over her marriage to Kroy Biermann during her recent return to RHOA, Kenya accused her of hiding the truth.
"One thing Kim is going to do is lie through her plastic teeth," Kenya tweeted on July 10, sharing a clip of Kim saying she and Kroy, 37, were "doing great."
During the same dinner, Kim threw major shade at Kenya, saying, "That bitch is still alive?" when Sherée Whitfield mentioned Kenya's name.
Kenya wasn't happy about the comment, calling it "truly evil" after the July 9 episode aired. "I’m not a @Kimzolciak fan but I never kicked her when she was ... sorry IS down," Kenya tweeted earlier this month. "Learning of her divorce, foreclosure, repossessions, gambling accusations, unfit mom claims and canceled show. Now begging @BravoTV and producers to come back to #RHOA."
Kim and Kroy filed for divorce in May after 11 years of marriage, with Kroy calling the couple's marriage “irretrievably broken” in his court filing. The duo's legal battle quickly turned ugly as they negotiated custody of their children: Kroy “KJ” Jr., 12, Kash, 10, and twins Kaia and Kane, 9. (Kroy is also the adoptive father of Kim's daughters Brielle, 26, and Ariana, 21.)
Earlier this month, however, Us Weekly confirmed that the pair called off their split. Kim filed to dismiss her divorce on July 7. Meanwhile, Kroy's lawyer, Marlys Bergstrom, confirmed that the twosome are in the process of reconciling.
Years before their divorce drama made headlines, Kim said that she and Kroy planned to weather any and all marital storms together. “[Divorce is] not an option in my house,” she told Fox News in October 2017, adding that the couple's reality TV commitments wouldn't come before their relationship. “I would never allow a show to impact my marriage in any way. My marriage is definitely first.”
While some fans were happy to see Kim back on RHOA, an insider told Us earlier this month that the return won't be permanent. “She has no plans to return full-time,” the source explained. “It’s one episode. They brought the OGs back for an episode.”
#MusicNews: Halle Bailey Announces Her Solo Era With Debut Single "Angel"
After being celebrated for her role as Ariel in Disney’s live-action adaptation of The Little Mermaid, Halle Bailey is once again stealing the spotlight. On Monday (July 31), she unveiled a sneak peek of her inaugural solo single, “Angel,” set for release this coming Friday (Aug. 4).
The announcement was paired with a nostalgic montage of home videos, chronicling the musician’s journey from a toddler in a car seat to a young girl joyously receiving an electric guitar as a gift. The emotive images were intertwined with a charming moment where a young Halle showed off an angel charm on her bracelet, which served as an evident nod to her upcoming track.
Check out the clip HERE.
While celebrated as part of the sisterly duo Chloe x Halle, Halle candidly revealed her anxiety over embarking on solo projects in a past interview with ESSENCE. Drawing inspiration from Chlöe Bailey’s solo strides, Halle expressed her admiration for her sister’s courage and resilience.
Having debuted her solo album In Pieces in March, Chlöe returned the affection to her sister. She expressed her pride and anticipation for Halle’s forthcoming track on X, the platform previously known as Twitter.
Her post read, “My angel forever and always. I’m so proud of you, sis. Cannot wait. I love this song [so much].”
“Angel” is the latest milestone in the artist’s flourishing career. It followed the actress and singer’s standout performance in the 2023 adaptation of The Little Mermaid. Having weathered racist backlash, Halle’s portrayal of Ariel resonated with audiences worldwide, becoming an emblem of Black representation.
The Atlanta-born talent also made headlines with her renditions of the 1989 film’s timeless classics, including “Part Of Your World” as well as an original song, “For The First Time,” which were both met with rave reviews.
#HipHopNews: Travis Scott's 'UTOPIA' On Pace To Hit No. 1 On Billboard 200 Chart
However, the numbers don’t consider pure sales, which could well exceed 200,000 units given the buzz around the LP’s merchandise and zine bundles available on Scott’s website. Its anticipation was further fueled by the choice of five unique pieces of cover art that fans can select from during the checkout process.
When Billboard updated its eligibility rules in May, the publication reinstated certain forms of merchandise bundle sales in chart position calculations. Under the new regulations, artists can offer two distinct “fan bundle” variations, including a physical copy of the release and a piece of merchandise.
With these numbers, UTOPIA could very well surpass half a million sales. There’s also the possibility that it could top Scott’s previous body of work, Astroworld, which debuted with 538,000 album-equivalent units in 2018. The project secured the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200, marking the second-highest sales week of the year, following only behind Drake’s Scorpion.
Over the weekend, RapCaviar reported that the LP garnered over 128 million streams on Spotify on its first day, solidifying it as the biggest debut of 2023 and the fifth-largest of all time.
In addition to its pre-release single “K-POP” and comparisons to Kanye West’s work, the LP notably featured an impressive list of guests. It included music industry giants like Drake, Future, Beyoncé, Playboi Carti, The Weeknd, 21 Savage, Young Thug, SZA, Kid Cudi, Bad Bunny, and Westside Gunn.
However, the rapper’s special concert intended to launch UTOPIA at the Pyramids of Giza was called off just two days prior due to concerns from the Egyptian General Syndicate for Musical Professions. The committee shared concerns about the potential clash of Scott’s concert rituals with the country’s cultural values. Meanwhile, Live Nation chalked it up to “complex production issues” on July 26.
Angus Cloud, Euphoria Actor, Dies at 25
Angus Cloud, the actor best known for his role as Fezco “Fez” O’Neill in Euphoria, has died, Variety reports. “It is with the heaviest heart that we had to say goodbye to an incredible human today,” his family said in a statement. “As an artist, a friend, a brother and a son, Angus was special to all of us in so many ways.” Cloud was 25 years old.
“Last week, he buried his father and intensely struggled with this loss,” his family’s statement continues. “The only comfort we have is knowing Angus is now reunited with his dad, who was his best friend. Angus was open about his battle with mental health and we hope that his passing can be a reminder to others that they are not alone and should not fight this on their own in silence. We hope the world remembers him for his humor, laughter and love for everyone. We ask for privacy at this time as we are still processing this devastating loss.”
Cloud starred as Fez, a drug dealer with a big heart, in the first two seasons of the Emmy-winning drama series Euphoria, winning fans over with his slow drawl and good intentions. He was famously hired with no prior acting experiencing, having been found on the street by a casting scout while hanging out with his friends, but was not playing a dramatized version of himself. “It does bother me when people are like, ‘It must be so easy! You get to go in and be yourself,’” Cloud told Variety in 2022. “I’m like, ‘Why don’t you go and do that?’ It’s not that simple. I brought a lot to the character. You can believe what you want. It ain’t got nothing to do with me.”
Euphoria creator and director Sam Levinson shared a statement about Cloud, noting the impact he had on the cast and viewers alike. “There was no one quite like Angus,” wrote Levinson. “He was too special, too talented, and way too young to leave us so soon. He also struggled, like many of us, with addiction and depression. I hope he knew how many hearts he touched. I loved him. I always will. Rest in peace and God Bless his family.”
Beyond the HBO series, Cloud also acted in the 2021 movie North Hollywood as well as this year’s feature film The Line. He was recently cast in a new horror movie by Scream 6 directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, which does not yet have a title, as well as the independent film Your Lucky Day, which has reportedly wrapped already.
Though he didn’t perform music in Euphoria, Cloud was vocal about his love of music offscreen and how he would film music videos for his friends as a teenager. After becoming an actor, Cloud made cameos in several music videos for high-profile artists, including Juice WRLD’s “Cigarettes,” Becky G and Karol G’s “Miamiii,” and Noah Cyrus’ “All Three.”
Musicians and actors have shared tributes to Angus Cloud after learning of his death, including Kid Cudi, Questlove, Janelle Monáe, Kerry Washington, Chloe Bailey, Flavor Flav, and Denzel Curry. Javon Walton, the teenage actor who portrays Fez’s adopted little brother Ashtray on Euphoria, posted a photo of the two hugging on Instagram, captioned, “rest easy brother
Erykah Badu Called 'Petty' For Throwing Shade At Beyonce Over Their Similar Tour Looks
The "Didn't Cha Know?" songstress pointed out the similarities via her Instagram Story on Monday, July 31. She first posted a picture of Beyonce onstage during her "Renaissance" tour stop in East Rutherford, New Jersey on Saturday, July 29. The former Destiny's Child member wore a wide-brim hat in the picture. "Hmm," she wrote over the photo.
The 52-year-old then followed it up with a picture of her in a similar accessory. "I guess I'm everybody's stylist," she captioned her own snap, insinuating that Queen Bey has copied her style for the "Renaissance" tour.
Many disagreed with Erykah, as Beyonce's fans quickly pointed out that the 41-year-old diva has pulled off the look since her "Formation" era in 2016. "Now she know damn well Beyonce been doin that since 2016," one of them claimed.
Another attempted to inform Erykah, "now Ms. Badu .. she been wearing this SAME 'Formation' style hat since 2016 Lemonade era & has since for years in various colors ; you felt like saying something TODAY?" A third similarly said, "Beyonce was doing this during the formation tour lmao why she ain't say nothing then? Erykuh I love u but sometimes ur character is questionable."
A fourth commenter slammed Erykah, writing, "She woke up bored, cause this is so petty and dumb." A fifth weighed in, "Idc who wore it first but Beyonce wore it better. And honestly you can keep the top hat."
Someone else urged the "Window Seat" singer to drop that negative attitude, imploring, "Erykah…..I love you DOWNNNNN but, let's not do that. Please! Thank you so much!"
Beyonce has not responded to Erykah's accusation, but she previously showed love for the Dallas native. The Ivy Park founder shouted out Erykah on the remix to her "Renaissance" cut "Break My Soul" alongside other female music icons such as Lauryn Hill, Roberta Flack, Kelly Rowland and Lizzo.
Tori Kelly Recovering At Home After Hospitalized With Blood Clots
Tori Kelly has reportedly been released from hospital following her health scare. The 30-year-old singer was recently hospitalized with serious blood clots around her vital organs, but she's now returned home after being discharged from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles on Monday, July 31.
Tori is currently recovering at home after receiving treatment in hospital, TMZ reports. The music star will continue to be monitored with regular check-ups, but the decision to release her from hospital is seen as a major step in her recovery.
The award-winning singer, who competed in the ninth season of "American Idol" in 2010, is said to be feeling much better. However, doctors at Cedars-Sinai still aren't sure of the cause of her blood clots.
Meanwhile, Tori's husband recently claimed that she's doing "so much better" because of the love of her fans. Andre Murillo shared an update on her health, thanking her fans for their prayers and messages.
He wrote on his Instagram Story, "I just want to say thank you from the bottom of my heart to everyone who has prayed for Tori and sent any ounce of love her way. I believe it moved mountains. Fear gripped me hard, but God is bigger than my fears. I can never thank you all enough. Tori is doing so much better, and I believe you all have something to do with that."
Prior to that, Tori reassured fans that she was recovering from her health scare. Despite this, she also confessed to feeling "heartbroken" about having to put some of her career plans on hold.
She told fans on Instagram, "It's been a scary few days but I can feel your prayers and can't stop thinking about you. I'm feeling stronger now and hopeful but unfortunately there are still some things to uncover. I'm so grateful for the amazing doctors and nurses who have been looking after me. Of course I'm heartbroken about all of the things I had planned for this week of releasing my EP, but I know my health must come first."
Serena Williams & Alexis Ohanian Announce Sex of Their Second Baby
The 41-year-old tennis pro revealed that she was expecting her second child with Alexis while attending the Met Gala earlier this year. They already share a five-year-old daughter named Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr.
On Monday (July 31), Serena shared a video from the gender reveal party that the couple hosted.
In the clip, Serena is decked out in pink and hoping for news that they’re going to have another girl.
“I’m a little nervous because I don’t have any contingency plan if it turns out to be a boy,” she said. Luckily, she won’t need to find out! Serena and Alexis are expecting another little girl, and they found out in the cutest way.
Alexis trolled his wife, bringing out a yellow cake that didn’t reveal the baby’s sex. Instead, they used drones to break the news by spelling out “Girl!” in the sky.
We’re so happy for the couple and can’t wait for them to welcome their little Jelly Bean.
17 year old Teen ID'd as suspect in shocking stabbing death of O’Shea Sibley: NYPD
A man dancing at a gas station in Brooklyn was stabbed to death after a dispute broke out between two groups Saturday night -- and a 17-year-old is now being sought in connection to the shocking death of dancer O’Shea Sibley.
Law enforcement sources have identified the suspect as a teen who remains at large.
Those who knew Sibley as a talented dancer and certainly a friend, have no doubt that his murder was a hate crime.
A man dancing at a gas station in Brooklyn was stabbed to death after a dispute broke out between two groups Saturday night -- and a 17-year-old is now being sought in connection to the shocking death of dancer O’Shea Sibley.
Law enforcement sources have identified the suspect as a teen who remains at large.
Those who knew Sibley as a talented dancer and certainly a friend, have no doubt that his murder was a hate crime.
Sibley, 28, belonged to several dance troupes in the area. He was killed in a gas station on Coney Island Avenue in Midwood following a dispute over him dancing at the pump. At one point, an attendant from the gas station tried to intervene.
Witnesses say a back and forth followed after Sibley, who worked with several troupes, started voguing in the style of many LGBTQ ballrooms. As all of this escalated, Sibley was stabbed in the chest, and pronounced dead at a local hospital.
"He had a problem with them dancing, he wanted them to stop dancing, he started arguing with them. And then after a few fights and back and forth arguing, he pulled out a knife and stabbed him," witness Sayeda Haider said.
Law enforcement sources say the suspect fled the scene in a black SUV. NBC 4 New York spoke to a neighbor who knew Sibley on Monday morning. The neighbor, who is also a member of the LGBTQ+ community, said he was worried about the 28-year-old’s safety.
"I texted him that morning to tell him I wanted to talk to him, to tell him to tell his friends to be careful, you know, because you have to be careful how you present yourself," Beckenbaur Hamilton said. "They don’t live in the neighborhood we live in, it’s a very homophobic neighborhood and they were out here dancing."
"There is no progress. Progress? Yes. But we here don't see it. We have to live stifled," Hamilton continued. "We live here in a community where we have to pretend to be somebody else."
Mayor Eric Adams addressed the city's overall crime on Monday, citing improvements to public safety, but acknowledged random acts of violence.
"We have an incident like we saw over the weekend where this young man was experiencing a hate crime, we will find this person. It shakes our confidence," Adams said.
The investigation is ongoing
Lil' Kim reveals that her book Edits are finally done
Lil’ Kim shared an image of the biography in draft form, confirming that it’s a major step closer to release. She also revealed a collaborator from the fashion world in the process. “It’s been a long journey, Beehive, edits are finally done,” she tweeted. “Thank you to my bestie/soulmate [Marc Jacobs] for doing my forward.”
Iandoli added on the same platform, “My first big writing check I ever earned, I used to buy my first Marc Jacobs bag because Lil’ Kim was his BFF, so I needed to have one. Now I’m here working with Marc Jacobs on the foreword to Lil’ Kim’s memoir that I helped her write. Don’t ever deny the power of manifesting,” she advised her followers.
The publisher of “The Queen Bee,” Hachette Book Group, provided a detailed synopsis for what is described as “a true page-turner from start to finish.”
“Lil’ Kim reveals everything that really went on behind the scenes of her legendary career, much of it for the very first time publicly,” said account read. “Lil’ Kim also talks about the hidden moments of her reign — her complicated high-profile relationships, the misogynistic industry she fought to change through sex positivity, the challenging double standards of self-image and beauty in the spotlight, and the momentous act of loyalty that ultimately landed her in prison.”
Madonna Attends Beyonce's 'Renaissance World Tour' Following Hospitalization, Gets Shoutout From Bey
Madonna made one of her first big public outings after being hospitalized earlier this summer, and it was to attend Beyonce‘s Renaissance World Tour.
Over the weekend, the “Cozy” star brought her tour to East Rutherford, New Jersey. The 64-year-old Queen of Pop was in the audience for the show on Sunday (July 30).
During the performance, Beyonce included a tribute to Madonna after learning she was in the audience.
After collaborating on a remix of Beyonce‘s track “Break My Soul” last year, the hitmaker shouted out the Queen during the number on tour.
“Big shoutout to the Queen,” she sang. “Queen Mother, Madonna, we love you.” A video of the moment is racking up views on Twitter.
It’s not immediately clear what Madonna‘s response was to the shoutout. However, fans noticed her in the audience and snapped a pic.
Fans of both artists were so glad to see Madonna back on her feet and doing well. After being released from the hospital, the music legend has made a few noteworthy advances. She was seen out in public in early July and released her first new dance video near the end of the month.
Offset Addresses Rumor Cardi B Cheated On Him, Says He Lied in Post Accusing Her
Back in June, Cardi took to social media to clear the air and put her husband on blast after he said that she “f-cked” another man in a post online.
Ahead of the release of their new song “Jealousy,” Cardi denied the rumor that the couple fabricated the cheating rumors as a way to promote the upcoming release. However, in a new interview, Offset admitted to lying about his wife cheating.
While on the Way Up with Angela Yee podcast, Offset explained that Cardi “got crazy at the mouth a little bit” when they were talking that night. “I was really lit that night. I was lit. I had a little Casamigos [tequila]. We were going back and forth, and I was like, ‘Watch this.’”
He added that he didn’t feel the need to correct the narrative because he deleted the initial post. “At the end of the day, them people don’t be really knowing what’s going on with us for real. They always attacking. Like, it’ll be straight lies or something. It’ll just be attacking,” he opined.
Regarding Cardi, he said that they were “crazy for each other” and that he did love his wife.
“If you got a New York woman, you know she’s a pit bull at the mouth,” he explained.
Clearly the couple are on good terms. They celebrated the release of “Jealousy” with an outing last week.
Jonathan Majors Appears as Kang the Conqueror in ‘Loki’ Season 2 Trailer
*The new trailer for “Loki” season two features Jonathan Majors as Victor Timely, a variant of Kang the Conqueror.
Marvel fans were concerned the actor would be released from the series after Majors was arrested in March for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend in New York City.
The “Creed III” star was arrested on March 25 after his ex, Grace Jabbari called the police to allege that he violently attacked her during an argument. Majors was charged with two counts of assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment, and attempted assault. His lawyer, Priya Chaudhry, told Newsweek that her client was actually “the victim,” as police at two NYPD precincts found probable cause to arrest Jabbari.
Chaudhry said that Majors met with investigators recently “to present them with evidence of what really happened on that night.”
“Within hours of viewing the evidence, and conducting their own thorough investigation, the NYPD found probable cause to arrest Grace Jabbari for assaulting Jonathan Majors,” Chaudhry added.
In June, Majors was reported to have filed a counter-complaint against the woman in the assault case, Complex reports.
Meanwhile, the nearly two-and-a-half-minute “Loki” trailer gives fans a glimpse at what to expect this time around. Majors stars in the series with Tom Hiddleston in the title role.
The second season debuts on Disney+ on Oct. 6.
Warner Bros. Japan Calls Out ‘Barbie’ Account for Engaging With Explosion-Themed Barbenheimer Meme
According to a translation from Deadline, Warner Bros. Japan considers the tweets from the official account of the studio's worldwide box office sensation Barbie to be "extremely regrettable" and demands that appropriate action be taken.
"We consider it extremely regrettable that the official account of the American headquarters for the movie Barbie reacted to the social media postings of 'Barbenheimer' fans," the statement reads. "We take this situation very seriously. We are asking the U.S. headquarters to take appropriate action."
"We apologize to those who were offended by this series of inconsiderate reactions. Warner Bros Japan," the message concludes.
One such Barbenheimer meme is a fan poster showing Margot Robbie's Barbie sitting on the shoulder of Cillian Murphy's J. Robert Oppenheimer in front of what appears to be an explosion. "It's going to be a summer to remember," the official Barbie account responded.
The comments are filled with people criticizing the Barbie account for making light of an actual event in Aug. 1945 that killed over 200,000 people.
While Oppenheimer has not been banned in Japan, the film does not have a release date in the country, as reported by Insider.
BLACKstreet Honored With Their Own Street In Paterson, New Jersey
Blackstreet, the Grammy-winning R&B group, celebrated the unveiling of “Blackstreet Blvd” in their hometown Paterson, New Jersey.
“It’s official!!! Blackstreet is literally on the map [location marker emoji],” the group said. “Words can not express the amount of joy we have at this moment. Having a street dedicated to us in our honor from the city we grew up in is beyond anything we would have imagined when we were kids.”
They added: “Truly, a special thanks goes to Dr. Lisa Mimms, Benjie Wimberly, Mike Jackson, Robert Artist, and the rest of the men and women of the Paterson City Council. And a major thank you to the city of Paterson, New Jersey, for nurturing us and continually showing us love and support.”
The street renaming event occurred on Friday (July 28) at Presidential Blvd. in Paterson, New Jersey, between W. Broadway and Temple St.
Councilwoman-at-Large Dr. Lilisa Mimms, the driving force behind the renaming, explained that she and other council members wanted to honor Blackstreet and acknowledge local talent while they are still present to receive the recognition.
“I believe in recognizing our local talent and giving them their flowers while they can smell them,” Mimms told Tapinto.net. “Honoring our artists’ achievements and contributions is essential for preserving our city’s cultural heritage and inspiring future generations.”
Lead singer Chauncey Hannibal also provided a statement to the publication about the importance of the street unveiling.
“I am deeply humbled and grateful for this recognition from the City of Paterson,” he said. “It is an honor to be celebrated in the place where it all began for us, and I hope our journey can inspire young talents from this community to pursue their dreams fearlessly.”
He added: “Thank you for acknowledging our contributions to music, and we will continue to carry the spirit of Paterson wherever we go.”
As for Teddy Riley, he was not present at the unveiling due to long-standing disagreements with Hannibal.
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