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#RHOA: Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss React to Possible 'RHOA' Reboot and Ramona Singer Allegations!
The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' stars spoke to ET at BravoCon about rumors their show could get a reboot.
The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss are sharing their thoughts on the possibility of a reboot for their popular reality show and discuss the recent controversy surrounding The Real Housewives of New York City alum Ramona Singer’s removal from BravoCon.
Speaking with ET's Brice Sander at BravoCon in Las Vegas on Friday, Burruss shared her thoughts on the possibility of a total reboot for RHOA, saying, "Oh, you mean like a total reboot? No, I don't. I feel like it's hard enough for them to find one new person a year or two new people a year, to find a whole entire cast. That's my personal opinion, but you know, hey, they could try."
Moore added her perspective, declaring, "I would like to just say for the record, we are irreplaceable, okay, period." Burruss chimed in, highlighting the enduring appeal of her and Moore, saying, "The cool thing about us is that no matter what, you're always going to see us. We keep it going, and we keep it poppin'. We always have something going on. So, I just respect the franchise in itself. I've seen people come and go, or whatever, so I don't have anything to really say about whether they choose to do it, but you asked me if I think it can be done as a total rebuild, and my answer is no."
In August, a source told ET, "A major shakeup is coming to The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Before the women filmed their recent reunion, they were told that they should expect a big change with the franchise moving forward."
The source added, "They hinted at a reboot like New York got, but it also could be moving forward with only a couple of the current stars. The cast is on edge about their future and has no idea where the network plans to go. Although their ratings are still strong, the network is listening to fans and their desire for a change."
A second source, however, told ET no decisions have been made and likely won’t be made until after the reunion airs.
Moore then shared her views on Singer's removal from BravoCon, saying, "She was canceled, honey, and I put the stamp on the page," with a laugh.
Moore added, "Well, you know, I had heard some things, and I have friends that work with her. I had known some of those issues existed, but I'd never had proof. So I'm actually glad to see her go, honestly. In this environment, there's no place for racism."
Moore and Singer had previously appeared together on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and had a well-documented feud during filming.
#RHOA: Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss React to Possible 'RHOA' Reboot and Ramona Singer Allegations!
The Real Housewives of Atlanta stars Kenya Moore and Kandi Burruss are sharing their thoughts on the possibility of a reboot for their popular reality show and discuss the recent controversy surrounding The Real Housewives of New York City alum Ramona Singer’s removal from BravoCon.
Speaking with ET's Brice Sander at BravoCon in Las Vegas on Friday, Burruss shared her thoughts on the possibility of a total reboot for RHOA, saying, "Oh, you mean like a total reboot? No, I don't. I feel like it's hard enough for them to find one new person a year or two new people a year, to find a whole entire cast. That's my personal opinion, but you know, hey, they could try."
Moore added her perspective, declaring, "I would like to just say for the record, we are irreplaceable, okay, period." Burruss chimed in, highlighting the enduring appeal of her and Moore, saying, "The cool thing about us is that no matter what, you're always going to see us. We keep it going, and we keep it poppin'. We always have something going on. So, I just respect the franchise in itself. I've seen people come and go, or whatever, so I don't have anything to really say about whether they choose to do it, but you asked me if I think it can be done as a total rebuild, and my answer is no."
In August, a source told ET, "A major shakeup is coming to The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Before the women filmed their recent reunion, they were told that they should expect a big change with the franchise moving forward."
The source added, "They hinted at a reboot like New York got, but it also could be moving forward with only a couple of the current stars. The cast is on edge about their future and has no idea where the network plans to go. Although their ratings are still strong, the network is listening to fans and their desire for a change."
A second source, however, told ET no decisions have been made and likely won’t be made until after the reunion airs.
Moore then shared her views on Singer's removal from BravoCon, saying, "She was canceled, honey, and I put the stamp on the page," with a laugh.
Moore added, "Well, you know, I had heard some things, and I have friends that work with her. I had known some of those issues existed, but I'd never had proof. So I'm actually glad to see her go, honestly. In this environment, there's no place for racism."
Moore and Singer had previously appeared together on the Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip and had a well-documented feud during filming.
BravoCon comes in the wake of a recent controversy that erupted following a Vanity Fair exposé about the Bravo network, which airs the Real Housewives series. The article alleged that Singer had used a racial slur during the production of season 13, specifically directed toward a Black crew member.
The report suggested that this incident led to a complaint filed against the show's production and its parent companies, Shed Media, Warner Bros. Discovery, Bravo, and NBCUniversal.
Despite the allegation, Singer vehemently denied using the racial slur. An internal investigation conducted at the time yielded "inconclusive" results.
Furthermore, Singer was removed from BravoCon taking place this weekend in Las Vegas after she attempted to downplay her use of the racial slur in a text message to a Page Six reporter, which further exacerbated the situation.
#MusicNews: Brandy Releases New Holiday Original Song “Christmas Party For Two”
R&B legend Brandy continues the rollout towards her upcoming holiday album with the release of the new original song “Christmas Party For Two”.
The song releases via Motown Records and is a soulful and sultry yet romantic yuletide anthem to provide an extra spark for the festive season.
#MusicNews: Brandy Releases New Holiday Original Song “Christmas Party For Two”
R&B legend Brandy continues the rollout towards her upcoming holiday album with the release of the new original song “Christmas Party For Two”.
The song releases via Motown Records and is a soulful and sultry yet romantic yuletide anthem to provide an extra spark for the festive season.
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The song is the lead single from Brandy’s highly anticipated holiday album “Christmas with Brandy” which is set to release on November 10th.
Brandy is also set to perform at the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23 to help ring in the season. Prior to this, she will be starring in the upcoming Netflix original film Best. Christmas. Ever! alongside Heather Graham, which arrives November 16.
#HipHopNews: Azealia Banks Disses Busta Rhymes While Apologizing To Lizzo
Azealia Banks has insulted someone new, but in the same breath appeared to raise the white flag with a previous target.
On Saturday (November 4), the controversial rapper took to her Instagram Stories, where she dished out an apology to Lizzo while seemingly trying to ignite a new beef with Busta Rhymes.
“I was having a conversation last night and realized that I owe @lizzobeeating a huge apology for popping so much shit,” she wrote, before moving on to Busta.
“If hip hop will allow a 55+ severely overweight @bustarhymes who exhibits major signs of anabolic steroid abuse, adrenal gland failure, and constipation, and will also allow him to have a face full of blackheads and acne from what appears to be testosterone shot abuse ALL whilst drinking molly water in 2023 and wearing cartoon-like Neon yellow fake gold slick Rick chains……We have absolutely no right to be trying to skewer a YOUNG black woman – for anything,” she wrote.
The comments signal an evolution for Banks regarding her opinion of Lizzo. In 2019, she had a very different take on the “Good As Hell” singer’s stardom.
“The fact that the public and the media has been keeping this fat girl joke going for so long is honestly peak boredom,” she wrote at the time. “This song is not good nor is the dumpy fat girl spectacle live set she does. Saddest bit is that the girl is legit talented and truly only being allowed to shine so long as she allows herself to be this millenial mammy of sorts,”
Later in the comments, she suggested “[Lizzo] looks like she is making a fool of her black self for a white American public,” HotNewHipHop reported at the time.
It’s been a busy year for Banks, who has fired off shots at a variety of celebrities including Drake, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj — encouraging her to divorce her “enabler man” — Doja Cat, D.C. Young Fly, and his late girlfriend Jacky Oh.
More recently, she poked fun at Drake amid his For All the Dogs spat with Joe Budden. She offered her thoughts about the OVO boss asserting his success.
“Does drake know his nose job and liposuction is not Hip Hop??” she shared on her Instagram Story. “Does drake know that no one who actually understands Hip Hop — a culture born from oppressed, don’t reeeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized confused mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true authenticity of an actual MC?
“Does drake know his desperate attempts to gangsterize Canadian ‘street life’ is an all encompassing failure in and of it itself?”
Meanwhile, Busta has not responded to Banks’ slight.
Matthew Perry Buried In Private Funeral Attended By 'Friends' Co-Stars
Matthew Perry's loved ones have sent him away to his final resting place. Nearly one week after his shocking passing, the actor has been laid to rest in a private funeral attended by his family and "Friends" co-stars in Los Angeles.
Matthew's family and friends gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park near the Hollywood Hills on Friday afternoon, November 3. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer reportedly arrived as a quartet and were all dressing in black. Matt LeBlanc reportedly was also there to bid final farewell to the Chandler Bing depicter.
Matthew's father John Bennett Perry, mother Suzanne Morrison, stepfather and "Dateline" correspondent Keith Morrison were among family members in attendance. Matthew's family carried his coffin inside Forest Lawn Church for a funeral service, with Keith as one of the pallbearers.
"Ms. Aniston was one of the first to arrive. She kept herself to herself. This is a high profile gathering," an onlooker tells Daily Mail of the simple hour-long service. The mourners were also seen sharing embrace at the gravesite.
The place appears to have been chosen for a very specific reason. It is located opposite Warner Bros. Studios, where "Friends" was filmed for 10 seasons two decades ago. The cemetery is also the final resting place of a number of Hollywood stars namely Carrie Fisher, Bette Davis, Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton, INXS frontman Michael Huthence and Anne Heche.
As reported before, Matthew was found unconscious by his assistant in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. The assistant called 911, but after first responders arrived, the actor was pronounced dead. He was 54.
The official cause of death has not been given, though it's suspected that he had a cardiac arrest. Police have ruled out foul play and fentanyl or meth overdose as the cause of death, but autopsy results are pending a toxicology report.
Fans Speculate Lori Harvey & Damson Idris Broke Up After Both Delete Pics Of One Another
On Sunday (Nov. 5), fans started to speculate that Lori Harvey and Damson Idris broke up. Harvey reportedly deleted all photos of the two from her page, and Idris has disabled his Instagram completely.
With both stars being two of the most sought-after celebrities in pop culture, news of their break up has the internet talking. While some fans joked that Idris was “on contract” to date Harvey, many others are sad to see the adorable couple split. Many point to the fact that she went to Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party alone as a key indicator that the two are no longer dating.
Harvey is known for not responding to rumors outwardly. Her past splits with high-profile people like Future and Michael B. Jordan were both quiet on her part. When she first started dating Idris, fans instantly thought it was a PR stunt due to the timing being right before the final season of “Snowfall.”
Following her break up with Future, in a rare response, Harvey exclaimed, “I think they get from me that I try to just not let any type of negativity or rumors or anything like that make me stoop down to that level and go back and forth with it or whatever. Just maintain my position of I know who I am, I know what’s going on,” in an interview with Bustle.
When she and Idris began dating, Meek Mill went under fire after reposting lyrics from a PARTYNEXTDOOR song titled “Her Old Friends.” Right after the initial public photo of the two went live, Meek tweeted, “Y’all let that gal f#%k anybody.”
The rapper later clarified that he has no problem with Harvey’s new man. “Damson, my real friend … The Shade Room posted and made it as I’m coming at him and his lady tf,” he tweeted at the time. “These sites ruined many friendships and families … Seeing all that negativity, you become that! I stay away from people that live in those comments. They are secretly miserable!”
Lauryn Hill Addressed Her Lateness During ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’ Stop
Time is of the essence. But fans of Ms. Lauryn Hill feel as if theirs isn’t being respected. Last month, Hill kicked off her The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour to share the Grammy Award-winning album. According to ticketholders, Hill’s reputation for chronic tardiness has again reared its ugly face. In 2021, Hill referenced the discourse in her guest appearance on Nas’ song “Nobody.”
On Saturday, November 4, during her tour’s first night stop in Los Angeles, California, Hill addressed her lateness yet again. In the video captured by concertgoers, joined by her children and mother, Hill laid it all out in front of the Crypto.com Arena.
“They say, ‘Oh, she’s late’ and ‘She’s late tonight,'” Hill told the crowd. “Yo, y’all are lucky I make it to this bloodclot stage every night. I leave my soul on this stage. And I don’t do it because they let me do it. I do it because I stand her in the name of God. And I know it. God is who allows me to do it. He surrounded me with family and community when there was no support. When the album sold so many records and no one showed up and said, ‘Hey, would you like to make another one… We’re survivors. Not just survivors, we’re thrivers.”
This isn’t the first time Hill has responded to the criticism. In 2016, Hill took to her official Facebook page to share a lengthy note with followers.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker welcome first child together
Kourtney Kardashian Barker gave birth this week to her first child with husband Travis Barker, according to two sources close to Kardashian Barker.
Kardashian Barker, who married the Blink-182 drummer last year and announced her pregnancy in June, welcomed a baby boy.
The couple had documented Kardashian Barker’s struggle to get pregnant on the Hulu television series “The Kardashians.” The show followed her journey as she started IVF treatments. She later announced that she had stopped the process and would leave her family planning in God’s hands.
In September, Kardashian Barker underwent “urgent fetal surgery” and credited her doctors with saving her baby’s life. Several Blink-182 shows were postponed and Barker briefly left the tour to be with his wife.
Kardashian Barker, a reality television star and founder of lifestyle and wellness company Poosh, revealed her pregnancy by re-creating a scene from a Blink-182 video. While in the audience at one of the band’s shows, she held up a giant handwritten sign that read “Travis I’m pregnant.”
The moment, captured on video and shared on her Instagram page, was a reenactment of Blink-182’s 1999 video for the hit song “All the Small Things,” in which a woman does the same thing.
A stunned Barker jumped down from the stage and hugged and kissed his wife.
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson walks back criticism of TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson may have came out of the blocks a little too hot when he joined the bandwagon of haters calling out TikTok food critic Keith Lee for his controversial reviews of the Atlanta food scene.
“My daughter got me together,” said Johnson before adding his daughter Jicyra Johnson to his recent Instagram Live chat. “My daughter text me, like, my daughter hit me, like, ‘Listen, we Team Keith Lee over here.’ … You know, when your daughter get you together, yeah, you ain’t gon’ win that.”
The retired NFL player had slammed Lee earlier in the week on his and Shannon Sharpe’s YouTube series, “Nightcap With Uncle and Ocho.” During the Nov. 2 episode, Johnson said, “I don’t like the critiquing of our restaurants … talking bad about our got d**n businesses … [Do] you know how hard it is for us to get in the food industry and to have our own restaurant?”
The viral content creator had locals split about his evaluations after Lee ran into hurdles while trying to patronize multiple hotspots and some lesser-known restaurants during his recent food tour. Across social media, the former MMA fighter was lambasted with accusations of tearing down Black-owned establishments when he spoke about the lack of customer service he encountered. There was also an outpouring of support from fans who felt his criticism was constructive and addressed frustrations that many Atlantans have in common.
Lee issued a video response to the backlash noting that he had built a massive following by giving honest and relatable reviews of restaurants. He also cleared up misconceptions about his critiques, explaining that his platform is intended to be a resource. In a separate video, he also directly addressed Johnson.
“Your opinion is just as valuable as the next person’s opinion. But I do agree with you: It is hard to open a restaurant; it is hard to get the funding; it is hard to have people come in. I agree and am blessed enough to be a marketing platform for restaurants, completely free. To me, it seems you have no idea who I am, and again, that’s OK with me,” said the social influencer.
The Real Milk and Honey is among the establishments that left a bad taste in Lee’s mouth. After issuing a controversial response to his review, the restaurant updated their house rules and issued a public apology to the TikToker.
Watch New Edition Perform Spinners Songs for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023
The Spinners were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame as part of the class of 2023 at the ceremony in Cleveland. New Edition paid tribute with a performance at the Barclay Center in Brooklyn, performing “I’ll Be Around,” “Could It Be I’m Falling in Love,” and “The Rubberband Man” in matching outfits. The performance also served as a tribute to Soul Train host and creator Don Cornelius. Cornelius was honored this year with the Ahmet Ertegun Award. Watch clips below.
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Brandy is also set to perform at the upcoming Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 23 to help ring in the season. Prior to this, she will be starring in the upcoming Netflix original film Best. Christmas. Ever! alongside Heather Graham, which arrives November 16.
#HipHopNews: Azealia Banks Disses Busta Rhymes While Apologizing To Lizzo
On Saturday (November 4), the controversial rapper took to her Instagram Stories, where she dished out an apology to Lizzo while seemingly trying to ignite a new beef with Busta Rhymes.
“I was having a conversation last night and realized that I owe @lizzobeeating a huge apology for popping so much shit,” she wrote, before moving on to Busta.
“If hip hop will allow a 55+ severely overweight @bustarhymes who exhibits major signs of anabolic steroid abuse, adrenal gland failure, and constipation, and will also allow him to have a face full of blackheads and acne from what appears to be testosterone shot abuse ALL whilst drinking molly water in 2023 and wearing cartoon-like Neon yellow fake gold slick Rick chains……We have absolutely no right to be trying to skewer a YOUNG black woman – for anything,” she wrote.
The comments signal an evolution for Banks regarding her opinion of Lizzo. In 2019, she had a very different take on the “Good As Hell” singer’s stardom.
“The fact that the public and the media has been keeping this fat girl joke going for so long is honestly peak boredom,” she wrote at the time. “This song is not good nor is the dumpy fat girl spectacle live set she does. Saddest bit is that the girl is legit talented and truly only being allowed to shine so long as she allows herself to be this millenial mammy of sorts,”
Later in the comments, she suggested “[Lizzo] looks like she is making a fool of her black self for a white American public,” HotNewHipHop reported at the time.
It’s been a busy year for Banks, who has fired off shots at a variety of celebrities including Drake, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj — encouraging her to divorce her “enabler man” — Doja Cat, D.C. Young Fly, and his late girlfriend Jacky Oh.
More recently, she poked fun at Drake amid his For All the Dogs spat with Joe Budden. She offered her thoughts about the OVO boss asserting his success.
“Does drake know his nose job and liposuction is not Hip Hop??” she shared on her Instagram Story. “Does drake know that no one who actually understands Hip Hop — a culture born from oppressed, don’t reeeeeeeeallly care about his soft-toothed colonized confused mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true authenticity of an actual MC?
“Does drake know his desperate attempts to gangsterize Canadian ‘street life’ is an all encompassing failure in and of it itself?”
Meanwhile, Busta has not responded to Banks’ slight.
Matthew Perry Buried In Private Funeral Attended By 'Friends' Co-Stars
Matthew Perry's loved ones have sent him away to his final resting place. Nearly one week after his shocking passing, the actor has been laid to rest in a private funeral attended by his family and "Friends" co-stars in Los Angeles.
Matthew's family and friends gathered at Forest Lawn Memorial Park near the Hollywood Hills on Friday afternoon, November 3. Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow and David Schwimmer reportedly arrived as a quartet and were all dressing in black. Matt LeBlanc reportedly was also there to bid final farewell to the Chandler Bing depicter.
Matthew's father John Bennett Perry, mother Suzanne Morrison, stepfather and "Dateline" correspondent Keith Morrison were among family members in attendance. Matthew's family carried his coffin inside Forest Lawn Church for a funeral service, with Keith as one of the pallbearers.
"Ms. Aniston was one of the first to arrive. She kept herself to herself. This is a high profile gathering," an onlooker tells Daily Mail of the simple hour-long service. The mourners were also seen sharing embrace at the gravesite.
The place appears to have been chosen for a very specific reason. It is located opposite Warner Bros. Studios, where "Friends" was filmed for 10 seasons two decades ago. The cemetery is also the final resting place of a number of Hollywood stars namely Carrie Fisher, Bette Davis, Stan Laurel, Buster Keaton, INXS frontman Michael Huthence and Anne Heche.
As reported before, Matthew was found unconscious by his assistant in a jacuzzi at his home in Los Angeles on October 28. The assistant called 911, but after first responders arrived, the actor was pronounced dead. He was 54.
The official cause of death has not been given, though it's suspected that he had a cardiac arrest. Police have ruled out foul play and fentanyl or meth overdose as the cause of death, but autopsy results are pending a toxicology report.
Fans Speculate Lori Harvey & Damson Idris Broke Up After Both Delete Pics Of One Another
With both stars being two of the most sought-after celebrities in pop culture, news of their break up has the internet talking. While some fans joked that Idris was “on contract” to date Harvey, many others are sad to see the adorable couple split. Many point to the fact that she went to Kendall Jenner’s Halloween party alone as a key indicator that the two are no longer dating.
Harvey is known for not responding to rumors outwardly. Her past splits with high-profile people like Future and Michael B. Jordan were both quiet on her part. When she first started dating Idris, fans instantly thought it was a PR stunt due to the timing being right before the final season of “Snowfall.”
Following her break up with Future, in a rare response, Harvey exclaimed, “I think they get from me that I try to just not let any type of negativity or rumors or anything like that make me stoop down to that level and go back and forth with it or whatever. Just maintain my position of I know who I am, I know what’s going on,” in an interview with Bustle.
When she and Idris began dating, Meek Mill went under fire after reposting lyrics from a PARTYNEXTDOOR song titled “Her Old Friends.” Right after the initial public photo of the two went live, Meek tweeted, “Y’all let that gal f#%k anybody.”
The rapper later clarified that he has no problem with Harvey’s new man. “Damson, my real friend … The Shade Room posted and made it as I’m coming at him and his lady tf,” he tweeted at the time. “These sites ruined many friendships and families … Seeing all that negativity, you become that! I stay away from people that live in those comments. They are secretly miserable!”
Lauryn Hill Addressed Her Lateness During ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’ Stop
Time is of the essence. But fans of Ms. Lauryn Hill feel as if theirs isn’t being respected. Last month, Hill kicked off her The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour to share the Grammy Award-winning album. According to ticketholders, Hill’s reputation for chronic tardiness has again reared its ugly face. In 2021, Hill referenced the discourse in her guest appearance on Nas’ song “Nobody.”
On Saturday, November 4, during her tour’s first night stop in Los Angeles, California, Hill addressed her lateness yet again. In the video captured by concertgoers, joined by her children and mother, Hill laid it all out in front of the Crypto.com Arena.
“They say, ‘Oh, she’s late’ and ‘She’s late tonight,'” Hill told the crowd. “Yo, y’all are lucky I make it to this bloodclot stage every night. I leave my soul on this stage. And I don’t do it because they let me do it. I do it because I stand her in the name of God. And I know it. God is who allows me to do it. He surrounded me with family and community when there was no support. When the album sold so many records and no one showed up and said, ‘Hey, would you like to make another one… We’re survivors. Not just survivors, we’re thrivers.”
This isn’t the first time Hill has responded to the criticism. In 2016, Hill took to her official Facebook page to share a lengthy note with followers.
Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker welcome first child together
Kardashian Barker, who married the Blink-182 drummer last year and announced her pregnancy in June, welcomed a baby boy.
The couple had documented Kardashian Barker’s struggle to get pregnant on the Hulu television series “The Kardashians.” The show followed her journey as she started IVF treatments. She later announced that she had stopped the process and would leave her family planning in God’s hands.
In September, Kardashian Barker underwent “urgent fetal surgery” and credited her doctors with saving her baby’s life. Several Blink-182 shows were postponed and Barker briefly left the tour to be with his wife.
Kardashian Barker, a reality television star and founder of lifestyle and wellness company Poosh, revealed her pregnancy by re-creating a scene from a Blink-182 video. While in the audience at one of the band’s shows, she held up a giant handwritten sign that read “Travis I’m pregnant.”
The moment, captured on video and shared on her Instagram page, was a reenactment of Blink-182’s 1999 video for the hit song “All the Small Things,” in which a woman does the same thing.
A stunned Barker jumped down from the stage and hugged and kissed his wife.
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson walks back criticism of TikTok food reviewer Keith Lee
Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson may have came out of the blocks a little too hot when he joined the bandwagon of haters calling out TikTok food critic Keith Lee for his controversial reviews of the Atlanta food scene.
“My daughter got me together,” said Johnson before adding his daughter Jicyra Johnson to his recent Instagram Live chat. “My daughter text me, like, my daughter hit me, like, ‘Listen, we Team Keith Lee over here.’ … You know, when your daughter get you together, yeah, you ain’t gon’ win that.”
The retired NFL player had slammed Lee earlier in the week on his and Shannon Sharpe’s YouTube series, “Nightcap With Uncle and Ocho.” During the Nov. 2 episode, Johnson said, “I don’t like the critiquing of our restaurants … talking bad about our got d**n businesses … [Do] you know how hard it is for us to get in the food industry and to have our own restaurant?”
The viral content creator had locals split about his evaluations after Lee ran into hurdles while trying to patronize multiple hotspots and some lesser-known restaurants during his recent food tour. Across social media, the former MMA fighter was lambasted with accusations of tearing down Black-owned establishments when he spoke about the lack of customer service he encountered. There was also an outpouring of support from fans who felt his criticism was constructive and addressed frustrations that many Atlantans have in common.
Lee issued a video response to the backlash noting that he had built a massive following by giving honest and relatable reviews of restaurants. He also cleared up misconceptions about his critiques, explaining that his platform is intended to be a resource. In a separate video, he also directly addressed Johnson.
“Your opinion is just as valuable as the next person’s opinion. But I do agree with you: It is hard to open a restaurant; it is hard to get the funding; it is hard to have people come in. I agree and am blessed enough to be a marketing platform for restaurants, completely free. To me, it seems you have no idea who I am, and again, that’s OK with me,” said the social influencer.
The Real Milk and Honey is among the establishments that left a bad taste in Lee’s mouth. After issuing a controversial response to his review, the restaurant updated their house rules and issued a public apology to the TikToker.
Watch New Edition Perform Spinners Songs for Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023
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The Spinners and Cornelius’ fellow inductees were Kate Bush, Missy Elliott, Rage Against the Machine, Sheryl Crow, George Michael, and Willie Nelson. In addition, hip-hop legend DJ Kool Herc and guitarist Link Wray were the recipients of this year’s Musical Influence Awards, and Chaka Khan, Al Kooper, and Elton John’s songwriter Bernie Taupin received Musical Excellence Awards.
Alaska Airlines Introduces Its Brand New Hand Painted Disney-Themed Aircraft
Alaska Airlines debuts its new Disney-themed aircraft. Earlier this week, the airline revealed that they are introducing a new themed aircraft, taking its design cues from Disneyland, particularly the iconic Mickey’s Toontown attraction located in Anaheim, California. This aircraft, christened as “Mickey’s Toontown Express,” is set to operate on various routes within Alaska Airlines’ network. This marks the eighth livery created in partnership with Disneyland Resort by the airline, as stated in a press release.
With appearances by beloved characters such as Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and Donald Duck, the Boeing 737-800 also showcases Chip ‘n’ Dale on its boarding doors and winglets. Alaska Airlines reported that the meticulous hand-painting of the aircraft’s exterior required the dedicated efforts of artists for more than 400 hours and spanned a duration of 20 days.
In the past, Alaska Airlines and Disney collaborated to offer a special experience for several families and distinguished guests on the inaugural flight of “Mickey’s Toontown Express.” The travelers enjoyed a range of perks, including priority boarding for families with children under two, complimentary family seating, and coloring books. Passengers seated in both the premium and main cabins were treated to a kids’ choice picnic pack and a jetsetter’s jam sandwich.
In the future, passengers on the Disney-themed plane can expect to find onboard activity books and snack packs adorned with designs featuring Mickey Mouse and his animated companions, while supplies last.
Nevertheless, Alaska Airlines announced that travelers will have the opportunity to fly aboard the “Mickey’s Toontown Express” aircraft for the next several years, until it completes its normal rotation within the airline’s fleet.
Meagan Good Partners With St. Royale Vodka To Launch A Signature Line Of Vodka-Based Recipes And Flavors
“I am beyond thrilled to join such an established and recognized brand,” Good said. “It’s by far the best Vodka I’ve ever tasted, and I can’t wait to share my unique recipes with everyone to enjoy.”
Furthermore, Good has plans to kick off a nationwide bottle-signing tour in 2024. St. Royale Vodka, distilled six times and featuring a corn-based, gluten-free composition with a touch of honey infusion, is priced at $23 per bottle. This premium vodka is accessible in various retail locations, including Costco, Total Wine, Winn Dixie, and Green’s Beverages, spanning states like Florida, Georgia, Illinois, South Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, and California. Additionally, the beverage is also available for online purchase and delivery nationwide.
Steven Tyler Accuser Files Lawsuit Weeks Before Statute of Limitations Cut Off
A woman who is accusing Steven Tyler of sexual assault has filed a lawsuit against him just before the statute of limitations cutoff.
Jeanne Bellino is the latest woman to come forward to allege she was sexually assaulted nearly 50 years ago by the rockstar. Her attorney, Jeff Anderson, told TMZ that he and his client recently decided to file the lawsuit under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act.
Bellino alleges she was assaulted by Tyler while in New York City in 1975. At the time she was 17. Under the act, alleged victims have a larger window for the statute of limitations, but Anderson says it was set to expire at the end of November.
Tyler was sued by Julia Holcomb at the end of last year, alleging she was sexually assaulted by him in 1973 when she was just 16 and also claimed he pressured her to get an abortion. She was also represented by Anderson.
Holcomb and Bellino plan to serve as witnesses for each other’s cases.
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