#MAGFAB: Linda Evangelista for The Sunday Times Style!
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Would Be ‘Here’ for Porsha Williams and Nene Leakes Returning to ‘RHOA’!
Kandi Burruss wouldn't mind seeing some familiar faces back on her screen. The longtime Real Housewives of Atlanta cast member is no stranger to shake-ups, especially after starring on the Bravo series since 2009. But, now that rumors have been swirling that fan favorites like Nene Leakes, Porsha Williams Guobadia and Kim Zolciak could be returning to refresh the cast, Burruss is weighing in on who she would — and wouldn't — like to see.
"I definitely would welcome [Leakes] back with open arms now," she exclusively told The Messenger. "I think it would be exciting. Let me just say that."
Burruss would also be excited to see Williams return, adding, "I would be here for a Porsha moment. I think she could be open to it.
"I think everybody probably will want to know, 'Well, who's going to be a part of this?'" she added. "I think everybody kind of would like to see, 'Okay, well, if I do, then who am I going to be doing this with?'"
As for Zolciak, Burruss said she doesn't "know" about her return, explaining, "You can never say what the network is thinking."
Leakes starred on RHOA from Seasons 1-7 and 10-12, while Zolciak was on 1-5 and Williams 5-6 and 8-13. In August, a source exclusively told The Messenger that Williams was "approached" about returning to the series, as two separate sources said that production was "actively looking for new cast members." Just yesterday, a source told The Messenger that, despite fan rumors swirling about Leakes' possible comeback, "There have been no talks of returning."
Meanwhile, Zolciak has been embroiled in an up-and-down divorce from husband Kroy Biermann. After two separate divorce filings, a source told The Messenger two weeks ago that the couple are 'back together'; just yesterday, their child called the police after the two parents started verbally fighting in their Atlanta mansion.
Plus, Burruss' own spot on the cast is in contention, as she explained that her contract has now expired.
"My contract is already up, and so it's not like a, 'Send me a letter' type of thing. It's an actual, 'Let's have a conversation and see what we trying to do,'" she explained. "Let me just say this. I love being a part of the Bravo family. I love being a part of the NBCUniversal family. It has been hard for me and I ain't speaking for anybody else, but for me, it's been an overall good experience. For me, I would like to continue to grow my relationship there."
Burruss doesn't believe the cast will be wholly shaken up — as it was in the Real Housewives of New York — but does believe things will look different going into Season 16.
"They may change out a good group of people. I think it might be a big change from what was last season," she said. "But it's hard enough finding one or two new people. They have been really interviewing people for a long time, and so it's not easy finding people who want to be a part of the franchise, who are genuine, who really have a story and lives that are interesting."
In the meantime, Burruss is focusing on her newest project: the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, premiering in April 2024. Burruss, who's producing the show alongside husband Todd Tucker, said The Wiz has been selling out cities along nearly every tour stop, which bodes well for their spring opening night.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 15 is now streaming on Peacock.
#NewMusic from Raheem DeVaughn Releases New Album “Fall in Love”
The “R&B Love King” Raheem DeVaughn has just released a new album called “Fall in Love”. Amazingly, this is his third project released this year, and picks up where his last EP “Summer of Love” left off by reimagining some of the songs presented on the original.
Where the first volume in this collection found the Love King of R&B at his most sensual painting soundscapes that both allow and encourage fans to lean into their wild side; “Fall In Love” leads listeners towards more meaningful connections, creating a safe space to foster and nurture love.
The “Fall In Love” tracklist is a testament to Raheem DeVaughn’s musical prowess and his ability to manipulate words and sounds to evoke a specific mood. The project primarily consists of alternate and remixed versions of the songs on his previous release. However, with the support of Kenny Allen and Ari O’Neal; appearances by lyricists ADE and Scienze; and spoken word artist Ra Brown, Raheem presents each song as a brand new production, shifting the energy through simple technical details like tempo and vocal inflections. He adds:
“Fall In Love is my latest offering with a twist of Soul/R&B fused with a futuristic 90s nostalgia. It is my ode to my loyal fans and is a continuation from the instant classic, Summer Of Love. This new release aims to appeal to all of the senses and to have listeners and fans alike reminded that love is the highest vibration.”
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"I definitely would welcome [Leakes] back with open arms now," she exclusively told The Messenger. "I think it would be exciting. Let me just say that."
Burruss would also be excited to see Williams return, adding, "I would be here for a Porsha moment. I think she could be open to it.
"I think everybody probably will want to know, 'Well, who's going to be a part of this?'" she added. "I think everybody kind of would like to see, 'Okay, well, if I do, then who am I going to be doing this with?'"
As for Zolciak, Burruss said she doesn't "know" about her return, explaining, "You can never say what the network is thinking."
Leakes starred on RHOA from Seasons 1-7 and 10-12, while Zolciak was on 1-5 and Williams 5-6 and 8-13. In August, a source exclusively told The Messenger that Williams was "approached" about returning to the series, as two separate sources said that production was "actively looking for new cast members." Just yesterday, a source told The Messenger that, despite fan rumors swirling about Leakes' possible comeback, "There have been no talks of returning."
Meanwhile, Zolciak has been embroiled in an up-and-down divorce from husband Kroy Biermann. After two separate divorce filings, a source told The Messenger two weeks ago that the couple are 'back together'; just yesterday, their child called the police after the two parents started verbally fighting in their Atlanta mansion.
Plus, Burruss' own spot on the cast is in contention, as she explained that her contract has now expired.
"My contract is already up, and so it's not like a, 'Send me a letter' type of thing. It's an actual, 'Let's have a conversation and see what we trying to do,'" she explained. "Let me just say this. I love being a part of the Bravo family. I love being a part of the NBCUniversal family. It has been hard for me and I ain't speaking for anybody else, but for me, it's been an overall good experience. For me, I would like to continue to grow my relationship there."
Burruss doesn't believe the cast will be wholly shaken up — as it was in the Real Housewives of New York — but does believe things will look different going into Season 16.
"They may change out a good group of people. I think it might be a big change from what was last season," she said. "But it's hard enough finding one or two new people. They have been really interviewing people for a long time, and so it's not easy finding people who want to be a part of the franchise, who are genuine, who really have a story and lives that are interesting."
In the meantime, Burruss is focusing on her newest project: the Broadway-bound revival of The Wiz, premiering in April 2024. Burruss, who's producing the show alongside husband Todd Tucker, said The Wiz has been selling out cities along nearly every tour stop, which bodes well for their spring opening night.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 15 is now streaming on Peacock.
#NewMusic from Raheem DeVaughn Releases New Album “Fall in Love”
The “R&B Love King” Raheem DeVaughn has just released a new album called “Fall in Love”. Amazingly, this is his third project released this year, and picks up where his last EP “Summer of Love” left off by reimagining some of the songs presented on the original.
Where the first volume in this collection found the Love King of R&B at his most sensual painting soundscapes that both allow and encourage fans to lean into their wild side; “Fall In Love” leads listeners towards more meaningful connections, creating a safe space to foster and nurture love.
The “Fall In Love” tracklist is a testament to Raheem DeVaughn’s musical prowess and his ability to manipulate words and sounds to evoke a specific mood. The project primarily consists of alternate and remixed versions of the songs on his previous release. However, with the support of Kenny Allen and Ari O’Neal; appearances by lyricists ADE and Scienze; and spoken word artist Ra Brown, Raheem presents each song as a brand new production, shifting the energy through simple technical details like tempo and vocal inflections. He adds:
“Fall In Love is my latest offering with a twist of Soul/R&B fused with a futuristic 90s nostalgia. It is my ode to my loyal fans and is a continuation from the instant classic, Summer Of Love. This new release aims to appeal to all of the senses and to have listeners and fans alike reminded that love is the highest vibration.”
STREAM HERE
Raheem also released the album “Love Euphoria” earlier this year in collaboration with Vandell Andrew & The Colleagues.
Following the release of the album, Raheem will be heading out on tour next month performing at intimate venues across the country.
#HipHopNews: 2pac & Biggie's Arrest Fingerprint Cards Up For Sale With 6-Figure Price Tags
2Pac and Biggie‘s arrest fingerprint cards have been placed on the auction block — but Hip Hop fans looking to own these pieces of history won’t be able to get them for cheap.
Moments In Time — a California-based autograph broker — recently listed the fingerprint cards from Pac’s 1995 arrest for sexual assault, and from Biggie’s 1995 Pennsylvania arrest for robbery and aggravated assault.
In Biggie’s case, the aggravated assault charge was ultimately dismissed. Pac, however, ended up getting convicted of sexually assaulting Ayanna Jackson, for which he was sentenced to nearly two years in prison.
Moments In Time offers a “lifetime guarantee of authenticity” on the cards, for which they are asking $225,000 each.
#BoxOfficeNews: 'Hunger Games' Prequel Stays at #1 as 'Napoleon' is #2 and Disney's 'Wish' Comes in at #3
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" still tops the game on its second weekend. Lionsgate's dystopian action film could not be dethroned by some newcomers during the crowded holiday race, leading the North American chart with an estimated $28.8 million over the traditional weekend.
"The Hunger Games" prequel bagged an estimated $42 million for the five-day frame. After opening last week with $44 million, the lowest start of the franchise, it dropped 35% in its second week, the smallest of both the franchise and of any blockbuster in 2023.
Joaquin Phoenix's "Napoleon" cannot conquer the domestic chart, but it manages to land at No. 2 with a better-than-expected $20.4 million over the traditional weekend and $32.5 million in its first five days of release. The Ridley Scott-directed war epic has made $78.8 million globally so far.
The movie came in well ahead of expectations for an adult drama. Its performance is also impressive considering the so-so reviews with an average rating of 6.2/10 on Rotten Tomatoes and a B- CinemaScore from moviegoers.
The top two movies this weekend apparently distracted moviegoers' attention from "Wish". Disney's latest release lacks charms as it lands at No. 3 with an estimated $19.5 million for the three days and $31.7 million for the five days.
Heading into the holiday, the animated movie was projected to top the domestic chart over the Thanksgiving weekend with $35 million over the traditional weekend and $45 million to $50 million in its first five days of release. However, it fell short of expectations with a weak opening.
International ticket sales added $17.3 million to the movie's current global tally of $49 million so far. "Wish", featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, earned an A- CinemaScore from audiences though it received less favorable reviews from critics.
At the fourth place, "Trolls Band Together" added an estimated $17.5 million, bringing its domestic gross to $64.5 million and its worldwide revenue to $145.8 million. "Thanksgiving" falls two places to No. 5 with an estimated $7.3 million, dropping only 29.4% from last week.
Overall, the 2023 Thanksgiving box office was up a hefty 40 percent or more from last year with $172 million in ticket sales, the highest tally since the pandemic slowed down the movie theater business. But it hasn't lived up to pre-COVID times, when revenues regularly topped $250 million.
"Despite the overall Thanksgiving frame coming in lower than in the pre-2020 era, this week's results are encouraging for theaters heading into the end of the year," says senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian.
Top 10 of North American Box Office (Nov. 24-26, 2023):
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" - $28.8 million
"Napoleon" - $20.4 million
"Wish" - $19.5 million
"Trolls Band Together" - $17.5 million
"Thanksgiving" - $7.3 million
"The Marvels" - $6.4 million
"The Holdovers" - $2.8 million
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" - $2.3 million
"Five Nights at Freddy's" - $1.8 million
"Saltburn" - $1.7 million
The 2023 Soul Train Awards WINNERS LIST!
SZA has come out as the biggest winner at the 2023 Soul Train Music Awards. After tying Usher and Summer Walker for the most nominations with nine each, the "Good Days" songstress ruled the award show with four wins.
At the event, which honors the best in black culture, music and entertainment, SZA nabbed four trophies, including Best R&B Soul Female Artist. She beat the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Coco Jones, Janelle Monae and Walker for the title.
The 34-year-old also won Album of the Year for her second studio effort "SOS" and Song of the Year for "Snooze". Meanwhile, her fourth trophy was the Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award for "Snooze".
Usher trailed behind SZA with three wins, including Best R&B / Soul Male Artist. The R&B icon was honored with Certified Soul Award and bagged Best Collaboration for "Good Good" featuring Walker and 21 Savage.
Victoria Monet scored two awards, for Best Dance Performance ("On My mama") and Video of the Year ("On My Mama"). Jones was named Best New Artist, while Best Group Award went to Maverick City Music. The show also handed out the Spirit of Soul Award to Monae and the Legend Award to T-Pain.
Keke Palmer hosted the show, which was broadcast on Sunday night, November 26 on BET and BET Her. In lieu of a traditional award show format, this year's ceremony took on a new concept and became a "soulful party" in Hollywood.
"Soul, R&B, and hip hop continue to top the charts and drive culture forward," Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy, said in a statement ahead of the ceremony. "This year, we are taking inspiration from these genres to innovate and disrupt the award show format while celebrating the legacy of Soul Train. We are proud of this year’s list of esteemed nominees and look to deliver an unforgettable night of soul with our new location, performances, and show moments."
BJ the Chicago Kid, Jones, Dante Bowe, Fridayy, Jermaine Dupri, Maeta, Muni Long, SWV and host Palmer delivered musical performances during the show.
Complete Winners of 2023 Soul Train Music Awards
Best New Artist: Coco Jones
Certified Soul Award: Usher
Best R&B / Soul Female Artist: SZA
Best R&B / Soul Male Artist: Usher
Best Gospel / Inspirational Award: "All Things" - Kirk Franklin
Song of the Year: "Snooze" - SZA
Album of the Year: "SOS" - SZA
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award: "Snooze" - SZA
Best Dance Performance: "On My mama" - Victoria Monet
Best Collaboration: "Good Good" - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
Best Group: Maverick City Music
Video of the Year: "On My Mama" - Victoria Monet
Spirit of Soul Award: Janelle Monae
Legend Award: T-Pain
Congrats to All!
Charlamagne Tha God Addresses Future Of 'The Breakfast Club' Amid Dj Envy Legal Drama
Charlamagne Tha God has chimed in on what he sees in the future for The Breakfast Club amid DJ Envy‘s real estate Ponzi scheme drama.
During a recent appearance on the Rap Radar podcast, Charlamagne was asked whether he’d carry on the torch for the hit show in the event his co-host was removed due to his legal issues.
“I think you kind of have to, right?” he began. “You know what I mean? Because I think The Breakfast Club is bigger than any of us as individuals. I’ve always felt like that.
“My mind… what I always wanted for The Breakfast Club was new talent constantly comes in and is a part of this… is under this umbrella of the club. So whether Angela Yee is there or I’m there or Envy’s there, the platform can still continue,” he added.
Charlamagne continued: “I’ve never felt like The Breakfast Club was just a show about three individuals. That’s always where my mind was.”
Citing The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, and others, the longstanding radio host went on to explain that in order to achieve longevity in this game, those kinds of changes are needed. He added that fans have yet to experience that concept because the popular syndicated iHeartRadio show has become the first with a long enough run to require that.
Over the course of the last few weeks, DJ Envy has been linked to a scandal involving his former business partner and alleged real estate scammer Cesar Pina, who was recently arrested for wire fraud.
As the details surrounding the ordeal began making the rounds online last month, old clips of Envy talking about its validity started surfacing on social media. One clip, in particular, took cyberspace by storm as it showed the radio personality admitting to being warned against the undertaking in its earliest stages.
“When I first got into real estate,I called three people,” he said in the viral video from a 2021 episode of Maino’s Kitchen Talk podcast. “I called [DJ] Clue, I called Fabolous, I called Joe Budden.”
“I said, ‘Hey guys. I’m doing real estate. This is something that I think you should invest a little bit of money in, try it out. That way you can do it.’ Joe Budden told me it was a Ponzi scheme and I was going to go to jail.”
Although, DJ Envy has yet to be charged with any crimes, he has been named as a co-defendant in several lawsuits regarding Pina’s alleged real estate.
Gabrielle Union Attempts to Dispel Separation Rumors After Sharing Romantic New Photo with Husband Dwyane Wade
Rumors about Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade‘s alleged split have bombarded headlines for weeks. Many believe the couple after the former NBA player was spotted out of his son, Xavier, widely known online as the “break baby” who was born months before the couple tied the knot in 2014.
Their last joint post on Instagram was shared a day after Halloween. However, some believe they’ve been taking flicks during their recent holiday celebration to throw people off, painting the picture-perfect illusion that everything is OK in their household.
After Thanksgiving, the “Bring It On” actress posted a carousel of pictures and videos of the Wade family’s “Give Thanks” Day.
In the opening video, their princess, Kaavia, recites a New Testament verse, Ephesians 5:20, as her parents cheer the toddler’s recitation skills.
The second picture caused the stir, as it showed both Union and Wade with their eyes closed and hands clasped together while facing each other, suggesting the two are still madly in love. Other pictures showed Dwyane Wade Sr., as well as other family and friends, including Queen Latifah and Essence Atkins.
After Union posted the pictures, the public screamed on social media that she was doing damage control since Wade posted a selfie with the caption, “I Have So Much To Be Thankful for #happythanksgivng,” on the actual holiday.
Upon seeing the solo shot and some pics in Wade’s Instagram story from the holiday celebration, fans questioned where was “Gabby” and why weren’t they photographed together.
Some believe Union’s photos were a charade to make up for her not being in her husband’s timeline. Others claim social media trolls are just looking for a crack in the Union/Wade dynasty, adding to the mountains of people who hope they break up due to their unconventional views on marriage and parenting.
“If Will and Jada can look wholesome in their Thanksgiving photos then so can the Wades,” one person commented, as another person mentioned what so many were thinking, “The internet said they weren’t together.. getting a divorce…”
A few commentators suggested that the two had “no affection” in the photo, while one person noted that they saw the love and applauded how unbothered Wade and Union appeared to be. One remark said, “I love how they stay living their best life and ignoring the noise!”
Speculations surrounding the alleged breakup stems from potential indicators including Wade attending the GQ party solo, celebrating his son Xavier Wade’s 10th birthday without Union or their other children, and a couple of cryptic social media posts from both celebs.
Although the Wade-Union household has not officially confirmed a separation, these clues continue to fuel rumors, leaving the couple the subject of a constant state of speculation until they directly address the gossip.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in a case that has garnered national attention amid concerns about rising levels of hate crimes since the Israel-Hamas war erupted.
Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday afternoon near the scene of the attack, the Burlington Police Department said in a news release. Authorities said Eaton lives in an apartment building in front of the shooting scene and a search of his home uncovered evidence that gave investigators “probable cause to believe that Mr. Eaton perpetrated the shooting.”
Officials have not detailed what charges Eaton is facing, but a police statement announcing his arrest described the case as three incidents of aggravated assault. He is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday. Police are also planning to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the case. CNN has been unable to determine if Eaton has an attorney.
Authorities had been investigating whether the shooting may have been a hate crime, officials said.
The students, all 20 years old, were walking along the street Saturday night when they were confronted by a man with a handgun, who opened fire and shot each of them “without speaking” before fleeing, according to the police department.
Two of the students were in stable condition over the weekend but the third received “much more serious injuries,” police said, noting two were shot in the torso and another in the lower extremities.
‘Every move I make, I second guess’: These Muslim and Arab Americans say the surge in hate has made them more vigilant
The students shot were identified as Hisham Awartani, a student at Brown University in Rhode Island; Kinnan Abdalhamid, a student at Haverford College in Pennsylvania; and Tahseen Ahmad, a student at Trinity College in Connecticut, according to the Institute for Middle East Understanding, which has provided statements on behalf of the victims’ families.
The victims’ families and several civil rights groups had been urging investigators to carefully examine whether the shooting was motivated by hate, as the attack came amid a reported rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias incidents in the US since the war between Israel and Hamas ignited last month.
“In this charged moment, no one can look at this incident and not suspect that it may have been a hate-motivated crime,” Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad wrote in an earlier news release.
An attorney for the victims’ families, Abed Ayoub, said he believes the students were targeted, in part, because two of them were wearing keffiyehs – traditional Palestinian scarves.
“The suspect walked up to them and shot them. They weren’t robbed, they weren’t mugged,” Ayoub said on “CNN Newsroom” Sunday before the arrest was announced. “It was a targeted shooting and a targeted crime.”
The three students were in Burlington to visit Hisham Awartani’s grandmother for the Thanksgiving holiday and were going on a walk before dinner when they were shot, according to Marwan Awartani, a former Palestinian education minister, who is speaking on behalf of the victims’ families.
Investigators determined the trio was walking on Prospect Street when they were confronted by the suspect, described as a White man, who was “on foot in the area,” police said prior to Eaton’s arrest.
“Without speaking, (the suspect) discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled on foot,” police said in a release.
Around 6:30 p.m. ET, police officers responding to reports of a shooting found two of the victims injured at the scene, police said. The third victim was found a short distance away.
All three men were taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where they were still being treated Sunday, according to police.
Eaton lives in an apartment building next to the scene of the shooting, according to police.
At around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives encountered Eaton as they were canvassing the shooting area and detained the suspect, police said.
Later Sunday night, authorities executed a search warrant on Eaton’s residence, police said. Inside, they found evidence that – combined with other evidence collected during the investigation – gave investigators and prosecutors probable cause to believe he was the shooter, according to police.
Investigators have yet to detail the evidence against Eaton.
As the investigation was unfolding, police said they were conducting witness interviews, returning to canvas the area and analyzing ballistic evidence recovered from the scene.
The FBI also assisted in the investigation and provided resources including victim services and computer and cell phone analysis, police said.
Before police announced the arrest of a suspect, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger said investigators were considering whether the attack may have been motivated by hate.
“That there is an indication this shooting could have been motivated by hate is chilling, and this possibility is being prioritized in the investigation,” Weinberger said in a statement.
Kim Kardashian's 'The Fifth Wheel' Finds Streaming Home
Kim Kardashian‘s upcoming project has found its distributor! It was recently announced that the 43-year-old reality star will star in and produce The Fifth Wheel, which is slated to be a female-centric comedy film.
After much competition between different theatrical distributors and streamers, Netflix has landed Kim‘s film, Variety reported on Sunday (November 26).
The synopsis and supporting cast for The Fifth Wheel have not been revealed yet, though it will be written by longtime Saturday Night Live writer Paula Pell, who is also co-producing the movie with Kim and screenwriter Janine Brito.
Prior to The Fifth Wheel, Kim has appeared in a handful of movies and TV shows, most recently in American Horror Story season 12 as the publicist Siobhan.
Tiffany Haddish Pokes Fun at Her DUI Arrest During Comedy Set: Report
Tiffany Haddish has spoken out about her DUI arrest. On Friday, PEOPLE confirmed that Haddish, 43, had been arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and was facing a DUI charge after allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel of a car.
Later that day, the actress performed a previously-scheduled stand-up show at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, California, and, according to audio obtained by TMZ of the set, she addressed the arrest.
In the recording — taken by an audience member at Friday night’s show — when asked about what happened “last night,” Haddish jokingly replied, “You tell me,” before cracking a joke about the situation.
“I had prayed to God to send me a man with a job, career, preferably in a uniform, and I answered my prayers,” she said, per the recording.
Representative for Haddish didn't immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
On Friday, BHPD said they received a call around 5:45 a.m. local time about a woman, who was behind the wheel of a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive while the car was still running.
Haddish was arrested by authorities and released later that day.
The night before, she had performed at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood as part of the venue’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community event.
The Girls Trip star’s arrest comes after she was arrested in Georgia for another DUI-related incident in January 2022.
At the time, she was arrested for a suspected DUI and improper stopping on a roadway. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. local time about a driver who had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel on Highway 74.
"Subsequent investigation led to Ms. Tiffany Haddish being arrested for Driving Under the Influence," police told PEOPLE at the time. "She was transported to the Fayette County Jail without incident."
Per TMZ, she is due in court for the case related to the arrest on Dec. 4.
The joke Haddish used on Friday marked the second time she comedically referred to an arrest with a retort about wanting a man in uniform.
A week after her Georgia arrest, she told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, "I can say this, Jimmy... I've been praying to God to send me a new man. A good man. And God went ahead and sent me four... in uniform."
She added of the case, "And now I got a really great lawyer, and we're going to work it out. I've got to get my asking of things to God a little better!"
Ice Spice Is Getting Her Own Chia Pet
Ice Spice is being immortalized as a Chia Pet. The “Munch” rapper’s own Chia Pet, in collaboration with Chicago-based lifestyle brand Living Product, is out now. In the Ice version of the terra cotta planter, the chia sprouts from Ice’s hair. The figurine is completed with her iced-out portrait chain and a pink hoodie.
"Like my lyrics say, 'I'm breakin' records and I'm breakin' news,'” the 23-year-old said in a statement. “I'm not sure who stole whose look, but I'm into it and am very excited about this fun partnership. Chia Pet is an iconic brand with a dope jingle—so we have that in common.
According to a press release, the brand’s goal was to rethink traditional items in a “playful and disruptive” manner.
JB Brode, the Owner/Founder of Living Product, spoke to Complex about the importance of "artists thinking outside the box with their merchandise" and how the Ice Spice Chia Pet came to be.
"My manager Tara is such a beast. She connected us to help design merch for Ice Spice," Bode said. "Ideating around that led us to this lightbulb moment like, ‘damn, an Ice Spice Chia Pet would be crazy.’ It started as just an idea for a graphic but we knew that the idea deserved its own moment. We pitched it to Spice’s team who graciously let us pursue the official collaboration with Chia, and many months and negotiations later here we are. It’s been a very educational process for us and we are so happy to see it come to life. The commercial really brought it full circle for us. Our guys at Pio Mio Studios executed our vision perfectly and it tied everything together beautifully."
Bode also spoke about Living Product and the ethos behind the brand.
"When I was a kid I struggled a lot with finding my identity until I realized that I found solace in product; creating, consuming, and studying it," Bode said. "Fashion and pop culture is what I was most passionate about but even things as small as the graphic packaging at the grocery store, or the nuances of a thrifted jacket excited me. Materialism is viewed in such a negative light, but for me it was really a saving grace and a reason to get up in the morning."
Bode continued, That’s where the idea for LIVING PRODUCT came from. Living for product. Living through product. Being products of our lived experiences. Having this realization allowed us to use it to create our ethos. Our product offering is disruptive and random, but we bring it all together in our attention to detail and storytelling. We take pride in being able to tie all of our seemingly unrelated ideas together into one narrative."
The Ice Spice Chia Pet is now available to purchase via Amazon.com and www.chia.com. It will also be on icespicemusic.com this Friday. Ice Spice will join Chia Pet’s pop culture-driven collection, which includes Star Wars, Willie Nelson, Bob Ross, Chucky, and more.
Joshua Farrakhan, Son of Minister Louis Farrakhan, Passes Away at Age 64
*Joshua Farrakhan, the son of Nation of Islam leader the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, has passed away. He was 64.
Citing LocalNew.US, Moguldom.com revealed that details surrounding the cause of Joshua’s death have not been released.
We do know that back in 2001, Joshua Farrakhan was the victim of a shooting during an altercation on Chicago’s South Side. A CNN report says he and a female companion were at a friend’s residence when the incident happened.
Around 1:20am a man pulled out a handgun and began shooting. Joshua was shot in the right leg and the left thigh and the woman was hit on the head with a blunt object. The offender fled the scene.
According to The Final Call, Joshua “returned to Allah” on Nov. 18. 2023 A Janazah Service was held at Mosque Maryam on Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with the burial immediately following the service.
Joshua was one of nine children of Minister Louis Farrakhan and NOI First Lady Khadijah Farrakhan. The Chicago Sun-Times noted the couple’s son, Louis Farrakhan Jr., suffered from a heart condition and “passed peacefully in his sleep at the family home in Phoenix, AZ in 2018 at the age of 60.
Allison Holker Sells Home After Husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Death
A new chapter. Allison Holker sold the home she shared with her late husband, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, nearly one year after his death.
The dancer, 35, unloaded the Encino, California, home she shared with her late husband for $3,525,000, per TMZ. The 4,600-square-foot home, which was built in 2018, boasts 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The home is beautiful, and it was a place that held a lot of memories for Allison and tWitch.
The couple, who wed in December 2013, lived in the home together with their three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia, until tWitch’s death on December 13, 2022. The Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ was found dead in a bathroom at the Oak Tree Inn in Encino from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, HollywoodLife confirmed at the time. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported “no signs of foul play” and ruled the death a suicide. He was 40.
“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” Allison wrote in a public statement one day after her husband’s tragic death. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory.”
Allison is starting fresh in a new home, and she purchased a modern farmhouse in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City in October for $5 million, Daily Mail reported. At 5,800 square feet, it’s an even larger house and it’s outfitted with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a movie theatre, and a guest house with its own kitchen and full bath.
While Allison and her kids will be living in a different place, they will continue to keep tWitch’s legacy alive.
“Stephen brought so much joy to this world, and he deserves to be remembered as the beautiful man he was,” Allison told People in May about starting the Move with Kindness Foundation, which supports mental health initiatives in tWitch’s honor.
The family is still taking things “day by day” and “moment by moment” in their grief journey, with Allison noting that she and the kids “lean on each other for support.”
“Every single day is a new emotion,” she said. “You never know when something is going to trigger a memory or thought and make you go into your head a little bit, so we make sure to communicate that with each other. We want to be OK — and we are OK — but it’s taking a lot of work together.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Euphoria's Colman Domingo Shares His Thoughts on Toxic Workplace Accusations on Set of HBO Series
Colman Domingo is revealing what he thinks of the accusations about the environment on the set of Euphoria.
The 53-year-old actor has starred as Ali on the HBO series, who acts as a sponsor and sort of father figure to Zendaya‘s Rue.
Back in 2022, there were reports of a toxic workplace on the set of the show, with alleged multiple SAG-AFTRA violations.
In a recent interview, Colman shared his thoughts and hit back at the accusations.
The actor shared that he did not have the same experience as others had, that claimed of overly long working days and those saying creator Sam Levinson is difficult to work with.
“I’m not gonna invalidate [anyone’s] experience. But working in television is long hours,” Colman told the Independent. “Sometimes you work up to 14 hours a day. And then you have to go home and prep. You have to really live and work in a very methodical way. A lot of young actors may not be up for the task, or have that same work ethic.”
“I’ve been in this business for 32 years,” he added. “I know what hard work is. So when I heard those ‘reports’ I thought, ‘where is this coming from? That’s just a normal work day’. Be a professional.”
As for working with Sam and allegations of mistreatment from him, Colman said, “There’s no one that’s going to mistreat you on the set of Euphoria. Sam Levinson is joyful, and collaborative, and could not be a bigger advocate for his actors.”
Following the release of the album, Raheem will be heading out on tour next month performing at intimate venues across the country.
#HipHopNews: 2pac & Biggie's Arrest Fingerprint Cards Up For Sale With 6-Figure Price Tags
Moments In Time — a California-based autograph broker — recently listed the fingerprint cards from Pac’s 1995 arrest for sexual assault, and from Biggie’s 1995 Pennsylvania arrest for robbery and aggravated assault.
In Biggie’s case, the aggravated assault charge was ultimately dismissed. Pac, however, ended up getting convicted of sexually assaulting Ayanna Jackson, for which he was sentenced to nearly two years in prison.
Moments In Time offers a “lifetime guarantee of authenticity” on the cards, for which they are asking $225,000 each.
#BoxOfficeNews: 'Hunger Games' Prequel Stays at #1 as 'Napoleon' is #2 and Disney's 'Wish' Comes in at #3
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" still tops the game on its second weekend. Lionsgate's dystopian action film could not be dethroned by some newcomers during the crowded holiday race, leading the North American chart with an estimated $28.8 million over the traditional weekend.
"The Hunger Games" prequel bagged an estimated $42 million for the five-day frame. After opening last week with $44 million, the lowest start of the franchise, it dropped 35% in its second week, the smallest of both the franchise and of any blockbuster in 2023.
Joaquin Phoenix's "Napoleon" cannot conquer the domestic chart, but it manages to land at No. 2 with a better-than-expected $20.4 million over the traditional weekend and $32.5 million in its first five days of release. The Ridley Scott-directed war epic has made $78.8 million globally so far.
The movie came in well ahead of expectations for an adult drama. Its performance is also impressive considering the so-so reviews with an average rating of 6.2/10 on Rotten Tomatoes and a B- CinemaScore from moviegoers.
The top two movies this weekend apparently distracted moviegoers' attention from "Wish". Disney's latest release lacks charms as it lands at No. 3 with an estimated $19.5 million for the three days and $31.7 million for the five days.
Heading into the holiday, the animated movie was projected to top the domestic chart over the Thanksgiving weekend with $35 million over the traditional weekend and $45 million to $50 million in its first five days of release. However, it fell short of expectations with a weak opening.
International ticket sales added $17.3 million to the movie's current global tally of $49 million so far. "Wish", featuring the voices of Ariana DeBose and Chris Pine, earned an A- CinemaScore from audiences though it received less favorable reviews from critics.
At the fourth place, "Trolls Band Together" added an estimated $17.5 million, bringing its domestic gross to $64.5 million and its worldwide revenue to $145.8 million. "Thanksgiving" falls two places to No. 5 with an estimated $7.3 million, dropping only 29.4% from last week.
Overall, the 2023 Thanksgiving box office was up a hefty 40 percent or more from last year with $172 million in ticket sales, the highest tally since the pandemic slowed down the movie theater business. But it hasn't lived up to pre-COVID times, when revenues regularly topped $250 million.
"Despite the overall Thanksgiving frame coming in lower than in the pre-2020 era, this week's results are encouraging for theaters heading into the end of the year," says senior Comscore analyst Paul Dergarabedian.
Top 10 of North American Box Office (Nov. 24-26, 2023):
"The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes" - $28.8 million
"Napoleon" - $20.4 million
"Wish" - $19.5 million
"Trolls Band Together" - $17.5 million
"Thanksgiving" - $7.3 million
"The Marvels" - $6.4 million
"The Holdovers" - $2.8 million
"Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" - $2.3 million
"Five Nights at Freddy's" - $1.8 million
"Saltburn" - $1.7 million
The 2023 Soul Train Awards WINNERS LIST!
At the event, which honors the best in black culture, music and entertainment, SZA nabbed four trophies, including Best R&B Soul Female Artist. She beat the likes of Beyonce Knowles, Coco Jones, Janelle Monae and Walker for the title.
The 34-year-old also won Album of the Year for her second studio effort "SOS" and Song of the Year for "Snooze". Meanwhile, her fourth trophy was the Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award for "Snooze".
Usher trailed behind SZA with three wins, including Best R&B / Soul Male Artist. The R&B icon was honored with Certified Soul Award and bagged Best Collaboration for "Good Good" featuring Walker and 21 Savage.
Victoria Monet scored two awards, for Best Dance Performance ("On My mama") and Video of the Year ("On My Mama"). Jones was named Best New Artist, while Best Group Award went to Maverick City Music. The show also handed out the Spirit of Soul Award to Monae and the Legend Award to T-Pain.
Keke Palmer hosted the show, which was broadcast on Sunday night, November 26 on BET and BET Her. In lieu of a traditional award show format, this year's ceremony took on a new concept and became a "soulful party" in Hollywood.
"Soul, R&B, and hip hop continue to top the charts and drive culture forward," Connie Orlando, EVP, specials, music programming & music strategy, said in a statement ahead of the ceremony. "This year, we are taking inspiration from these genres to innovate and disrupt the award show format while celebrating the legacy of Soul Train. We are proud of this year’s list of esteemed nominees and look to deliver an unforgettable night of soul with our new location, performances, and show moments."
BJ the Chicago Kid, Jones, Dante Bowe, Fridayy, Jermaine Dupri, Maeta, Muni Long, SWV and host Palmer delivered musical performances during the show.
Complete Winners of 2023 Soul Train Music Awards
Best New Artist: Coco Jones
Certified Soul Award: Usher
Best R&B / Soul Female Artist: SZA
Best R&B / Soul Male Artist: Usher
Best Gospel / Inspirational Award: "All Things" - Kirk Franklin
Song of the Year: "Snooze" - SZA
Album of the Year: "SOS" - SZA
The Ashford and Simpson Songwriter's Award: "Snooze" - SZA
Best Dance Performance: "On My mama" - Victoria Monet
Best Collaboration: "Good Good" - Usher, Summer Walker, 21 Savage
Best Group: Maverick City Music
Video of the Year: "On My Mama" - Victoria Monet
Spirit of Soul Award: Janelle Monae
Legend Award: T-Pain
Congrats to All!
Charlamagne Tha God Addresses Future Of 'The Breakfast Club' Amid Dj Envy Legal Drama
Charlamagne Tha God has chimed in on what he sees in the future for The Breakfast Club amid DJ Envy‘s real estate Ponzi scheme drama.
During a recent appearance on the Rap Radar podcast, Charlamagne was asked whether he’d carry on the torch for the hit show in the event his co-host was removed due to his legal issues.
“I think you kind of have to, right?” he began. “You know what I mean? Because I think The Breakfast Club is bigger than any of us as individuals. I’ve always felt like that.
“My mind… what I always wanted for The Breakfast Club was new talent constantly comes in and is a part of this… is under this umbrella of the club. So whether Angela Yee is there or I’m there or Envy’s there, the platform can still continue,” he added.
Charlamagne continued: “I’ve never felt like The Breakfast Club was just a show about three individuals. That’s always where my mind was.”
Citing The Tom Joyner Morning Show, Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, and others, the longstanding radio host went on to explain that in order to achieve longevity in this game, those kinds of changes are needed. He added that fans have yet to experience that concept because the popular syndicated iHeartRadio show has become the first with a long enough run to require that.
Over the course of the last few weeks, DJ Envy has been linked to a scandal involving his former business partner and alleged real estate scammer Cesar Pina, who was recently arrested for wire fraud.
As the details surrounding the ordeal began making the rounds online last month, old clips of Envy talking about its validity started surfacing on social media. One clip, in particular, took cyberspace by storm as it showed the radio personality admitting to being warned against the undertaking in its earliest stages.
“When I first got into real estate,I called three people,” he said in the viral video from a 2021 episode of Maino’s Kitchen Talk podcast. “I called [DJ] Clue, I called Fabolous, I called Joe Budden.”
“I said, ‘Hey guys. I’m doing real estate. This is something that I think you should invest a little bit of money in, try it out. That way you can do it.’ Joe Budden told me it was a Ponzi scheme and I was going to go to jail.”
Although, DJ Envy has yet to be charged with any crimes, he has been named as a co-defendant in several lawsuits regarding Pina’s alleged real estate.
Gabrielle Union Attempts to Dispel Separation Rumors After Sharing Romantic New Photo with Husband Dwyane Wade
Their last joint post on Instagram was shared a day after Halloween. However, some believe they’ve been taking flicks during their recent holiday celebration to throw people off, painting the picture-perfect illusion that everything is OK in their household.
After Thanksgiving, the “Bring It On” actress posted a carousel of pictures and videos of the Wade family’s “Give Thanks” Day.
In the opening video, their princess, Kaavia, recites a New Testament verse, Ephesians 5:20, as her parents cheer the toddler’s recitation skills.
The second picture caused the stir, as it showed both Union and Wade with their eyes closed and hands clasped together while facing each other, suggesting the two are still madly in love. Other pictures showed Dwyane Wade Sr., as well as other family and friends, including Queen Latifah and Essence Atkins.
After Union posted the pictures, the public screamed on social media that she was doing damage control since Wade posted a selfie with the caption, “I Have So Much To Be Thankful for #happythanksgivng,” on the actual holiday.
Upon seeing the solo shot and some pics in Wade’s Instagram story from the holiday celebration, fans questioned where was “Gabby” and why weren’t they photographed together.
Some believe Union’s photos were a charade to make up for her not being in her husband’s timeline. Others claim social media trolls are just looking for a crack in the Union/Wade dynasty, adding to the mountains of people who hope they break up due to their unconventional views on marriage and parenting.
“If Will and Jada can look wholesome in their Thanksgiving photos then so can the Wades,” one person commented, as another person mentioned what so many were thinking, “The internet said they weren’t together.. getting a divorce…”
A few commentators suggested that the two had “no affection” in the photo, while one person noted that they saw the love and applauded how unbothered Wade and Union appeared to be. One remark said, “I love how they stay living their best life and ignoring the noise!”
Speculations surrounding the alleged breakup stems from potential indicators including Wade attending the GQ party solo, celebrating his son Xavier Wade’s 10th birthday without Union or their other children, and a couple of cryptic social media posts from both celebs.
Although the Wade-Union household has not officially confirmed a separation, these clues continue to fuel rumors, leaving the couple the subject of a constant state of speculation until they directly address the gossip.
Suspect arrested in shooting of 3 Palestinian college students in Vermont, police say
A suspect has been arrested in the shooting of three Palestinian college students in Burlington, Vermont, in a case that has garnered national attention amid concerns about rising levels of hate crimes since the Israel-Hamas war erupted.
Jason J. Eaton, 48, was arrested Sunday afternoon near the scene of the attack, the Burlington Police Department said in a news release. Authorities said Eaton lives in an apartment building in front of the shooting scene and a search of his home uncovered evidence that gave investigators “probable cause to believe that Mr. Eaton perpetrated the shooting.”
Officials have not detailed what charges Eaton is facing, but a police statement announcing his arrest described the case as three incidents of aggravated assault. He is expected to be arraigned in court on Monday. Police are also planning to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the case. CNN has been unable to determine if Eaton has an attorney.
Authorities had been investigating whether the shooting may have been a hate crime, officials said.
The students, all 20 years old, were walking along the street Saturday night when they were confronted by a man with a handgun, who opened fire and shot each of them “without speaking” before fleeing, according to the police department.
Two of the students were in stable condition over the weekend but the third received “much more serious injuries,” police said, noting two were shot in the torso and another in the lower extremities.
‘Every move I make, I second guess’: These Muslim and Arab Americans say the surge in hate has made them more vigilant
The students shot were identified as Hisham Awartani, a student at Brown University in Rhode Island; Kinnan Abdalhamid, a student at Haverford College in Pennsylvania; and Tahseen Ahmad, a student at Trinity College in Connecticut, according to the Institute for Middle East Understanding, which has provided statements on behalf of the victims’ families.
The victims’ families and several civil rights groups had been urging investigators to carefully examine whether the shooting was motivated by hate, as the attack came amid a reported rise in anti-Muslim and anti-Arab bias incidents in the US since the war between Israel and Hamas ignited last month.
“In this charged moment, no one can look at this incident and not suspect that it may have been a hate-motivated crime,” Burlington Police Chief Jon Murad wrote in an earlier news release.
An attorney for the victims’ families, Abed Ayoub, said he believes the students were targeted, in part, because two of them were wearing keffiyehs – traditional Palestinian scarves.
“The suspect walked up to them and shot them. They weren’t robbed, they weren’t mugged,” Ayoub said on “CNN Newsroom” Sunday before the arrest was announced. “It was a targeted shooting and a targeted crime.”
Investigators determined the trio was walking on Prospect Street when they were confronted by the suspect, described as a White man, who was “on foot in the area,” police said prior to Eaton’s arrest.
“Without speaking, (the suspect) discharged at least four rounds from the pistol and is believed to have fled on foot,” police said in a release.
Around 6:30 p.m. ET, police officers responding to reports of a shooting found two of the victims injured at the scene, police said. The third victim was found a short distance away.
All three men were taken to the University of Vermont Medical Center, where they were still being treated Sunday, according to police.
Eaton lives in an apartment building next to the scene of the shooting, according to police.
At around 3:30 p.m. Sunday, agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives encountered Eaton as they were canvassing the shooting area and detained the suspect, police said.
Later Sunday night, authorities executed a search warrant on Eaton’s residence, police said. Inside, they found evidence that – combined with other evidence collected during the investigation – gave investigators and prosecutors probable cause to believe he was the shooter, according to police.
Investigators have yet to detail the evidence against Eaton.
As the investigation was unfolding, police said they were conducting witness interviews, returning to canvas the area and analyzing ballistic evidence recovered from the scene.
The FBI also assisted in the investigation and provided resources including victim services and computer and cell phone analysis, police said.
Before police announced the arrest of a suspect, Burlington Mayor Miro Weinberger said investigators were considering whether the attack may have been motivated by hate.
“That there is an indication this shooting could have been motivated by hate is chilling, and this possibility is being prioritized in the investigation,” Weinberger said in a statement.
Kim Kardashian's 'The Fifth Wheel' Finds Streaming Home
After much competition between different theatrical distributors and streamers, Netflix has landed Kim‘s film, Variety reported on Sunday (November 26).
The synopsis and supporting cast for The Fifth Wheel have not been revealed yet, though it will be written by longtime Saturday Night Live writer Paula Pell, who is also co-producing the movie with Kim and screenwriter Janine Brito.
Prior to The Fifth Wheel, Kim has appeared in a handful of movies and TV shows, most recently in American Horror Story season 12 as the publicist Siobhan.
Tiffany Haddish Pokes Fun at Her DUI Arrest During Comedy Set: Report
Tiffany Haddish has spoken out about her DUI arrest. On Friday, PEOPLE confirmed that Haddish, 43, had been arrested by the Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) and was facing a DUI charge after allegedly falling asleep behind the wheel of a car.
Later that day, the actress performed a previously-scheduled stand-up show at the Laugh Factory in Long Beach, California, and, according to audio obtained by TMZ of the set, she addressed the arrest.
In the recording — taken by an audience member at Friday night’s show — when asked about what happened “last night,” Haddish jokingly replied, “You tell me,” before cracking a joke about the situation.
“I had prayed to God to send me a man with a job, career, preferably in a uniform, and I answered my prayers,” she said, per the recording.
Representative for Haddish didn't immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment.
On Friday, BHPD said they received a call around 5:45 a.m. local time about a woman, who was behind the wheel of a vehicle that was stopped in the middle of Beverly Drive while the car was still running.
Haddish was arrested by authorities and released later that day.
The night before, she had performed at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood as part of the venue’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community event.
The Girls Trip star’s arrest comes after she was arrested in Georgia for another DUI-related incident in January 2022.
At the time, she was arrested for a suspected DUI and improper stopping on a roadway. Authorities responded to a 911 call around 2:30 a.m. local time about a driver who had allegedly fallen asleep at the wheel on Highway 74.
"Subsequent investigation led to Ms. Tiffany Haddish being arrested for Driving Under the Influence," police told PEOPLE at the time. "She was transported to the Fayette County Jail without incident."
Per TMZ, she is due in court for the case related to the arrest on Dec. 4.
The joke Haddish used on Friday marked the second time she comedically referred to an arrest with a retort about wanting a man in uniform.
A week after her Georgia arrest, she told Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show, "I can say this, Jimmy... I've been praying to God to send me a new man. A good man. And God went ahead and sent me four... in uniform."
She added of the case, "And now I got a really great lawyer, and we're going to work it out. I've got to get my asking of things to God a little better!"
Ice Spice Is Getting Her Own Chia Pet
"Like my lyrics say, 'I'm breakin' records and I'm breakin' news,'” the 23-year-old said in a statement. “I'm not sure who stole whose look, but I'm into it and am very excited about this fun partnership. Chia Pet is an iconic brand with a dope jingle—so we have that in common.
According to a press release, the brand’s goal was to rethink traditional items in a “playful and disruptive” manner.
JB Brode, the Owner/Founder of Living Product, spoke to Complex about the importance of "artists thinking outside the box with their merchandise" and how the Ice Spice Chia Pet came to be.
"My manager Tara is such a beast. She connected us to help design merch for Ice Spice," Bode said. "Ideating around that led us to this lightbulb moment like, ‘damn, an Ice Spice Chia Pet would be crazy.’ It started as just an idea for a graphic but we knew that the idea deserved its own moment. We pitched it to Spice’s team who graciously let us pursue the official collaboration with Chia, and many months and negotiations later here we are. It’s been a very educational process for us and we are so happy to see it come to life. The commercial really brought it full circle for us. Our guys at Pio Mio Studios executed our vision perfectly and it tied everything together beautifully."
Bode also spoke about Living Product and the ethos behind the brand.
"When I was a kid I struggled a lot with finding my identity until I realized that I found solace in product; creating, consuming, and studying it," Bode said. "Fashion and pop culture is what I was most passionate about but even things as small as the graphic packaging at the grocery store, or the nuances of a thrifted jacket excited me. Materialism is viewed in such a negative light, but for me it was really a saving grace and a reason to get up in the morning."
Bode continued, That’s where the idea for LIVING PRODUCT came from. Living for product. Living through product. Being products of our lived experiences. Having this realization allowed us to use it to create our ethos. Our product offering is disruptive and random, but we bring it all together in our attention to detail and storytelling. We take pride in being able to tie all of our seemingly unrelated ideas together into one narrative."
The Ice Spice Chia Pet is now available to purchase via Amazon.com and www.chia.com. It will also be on icespicemusic.com this Friday. Ice Spice will join Chia Pet’s pop culture-driven collection, which includes Star Wars, Willie Nelson, Bob Ross, Chucky, and more.
Joshua Farrakhan, Son of Minister Louis Farrakhan, Passes Away at Age 64
*Joshua Farrakhan, the son of Nation of Islam leader the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan and Mother Khadijah Farrakhan, has passed away. He was 64.
Citing LocalNew.US, Moguldom.com revealed that details surrounding the cause of Joshua’s death have not been released.
We do know that back in 2001, Joshua Farrakhan was the victim of a shooting during an altercation on Chicago’s South Side. A CNN report says he and a female companion were at a friend’s residence when the incident happened.
Around 1:20am a man pulled out a handgun and began shooting. Joshua was shot in the right leg and the left thigh and the woman was hit on the head with a blunt object. The offender fled the scene.
According to The Final Call, Joshua “returned to Allah” on Nov. 18. 2023 A Janazah Service was held at Mosque Maryam on Nov. 25, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., with the burial immediately following the service.
Joshua was one of nine children of Minister Louis Farrakhan and NOI First Lady Khadijah Farrakhan. The Chicago Sun-Times noted the couple’s son, Louis Farrakhan Jr., suffered from a heart condition and “passed peacefully in his sleep at the family home in Phoenix, AZ in 2018 at the age of 60.
Allison Holker Sells Home After Husband Stephen “tWitch” Boss’ Death
The dancer, 35, unloaded the Encino, California, home she shared with her late husband for $3,525,000, per TMZ. The 4,600-square-foot home, which was built in 2018, boasts 6 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. The home is beautiful, and it was a place that held a lot of memories for Allison and tWitch.
The couple, who wed in December 2013, lived in the home together with their three children, Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia, until tWitch’s death on December 13, 2022. The Ellen DeGeneres Show DJ was found dead in a bathroom at the Oak Tree Inn in Encino from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, HollywoodLife confirmed at the time. He was pronounced dead on the scene. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported “no signs of foul play” and ruled the death a suicide. He was 40.
“Stephen lit up every room he stepped into,” Allison wrote in a public statement one day after her husband’s tragic death. “He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory.”
Allison is starting fresh in a new home, and she purchased a modern farmhouse in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City in October for $5 million, Daily Mail reported. At 5,800 square feet, it’s an even larger house and it’s outfitted with 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, a movie theatre, and a guest house with its own kitchen and full bath.
While Allison and her kids will be living in a different place, they will continue to keep tWitch’s legacy alive.
“Stephen brought so much joy to this world, and he deserves to be remembered as the beautiful man he was,” Allison told People in May about starting the Move with Kindness Foundation, which supports mental health initiatives in tWitch’s honor.
The family is still taking things “day by day” and “moment by moment” in their grief journey, with Allison noting that she and the kids “lean on each other for support.”
“Every single day is a new emotion,” she said. “You never know when something is going to trigger a memory or thought and make you go into your head a little bit, so we make sure to communicate that with each other. We want to be OK — and we are OK — but it’s taking a lot of work together.”
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org.
Euphoria's Colman Domingo Shares His Thoughts on Toxic Workplace Accusations on Set of HBO Series
Colman Domingo is revealing what he thinks of the accusations about the environment on the set of Euphoria.
The 53-year-old actor has starred as Ali on the HBO series, who acts as a sponsor and sort of father figure to Zendaya‘s Rue.
Back in 2022, there were reports of a toxic workplace on the set of the show, with alleged multiple SAG-AFTRA violations.
In a recent interview, Colman shared his thoughts and hit back at the accusations.
The actor shared that he did not have the same experience as others had, that claimed of overly long working days and those saying creator Sam Levinson is difficult to work with.
“I’m not gonna invalidate [anyone’s] experience. But working in television is long hours,” Colman told the Independent. “Sometimes you work up to 14 hours a day. And then you have to go home and prep. You have to really live and work in a very methodical way. A lot of young actors may not be up for the task, or have that same work ethic.”
“I’ve been in this business for 32 years,” he added. “I know what hard work is. So when I heard those ‘reports’ I thought, ‘where is this coming from? That’s just a normal work day’. Be a professional.”
As for working with Sam and allegations of mistreatment from him, Colman said, “There’s no one that’s going to mistreat you on the set of Euphoria. Sam Levinson is joyful, and collaborative, and could not be a bigger advocate for his actors.”
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