#MAGFAB: Rapper Saweetie strikes a Pose For ALLURE’s March Issue!
In her cover story with ALLURE, Saweetie discusses her long-awaited first album and why despite her mainstream success – or perhaps because of it – she took a year out of the spotlight to reconnect with herself and her artistry that had been lost since becoming an overnight sensation. Now she’s back with a sharper vision, a budding acting career, and the grit to make this era the one that she’s been waiting for all along.
In her cover story with ALLURE, Saweetie discusses her long-awaited first album and why despite her mainstream success – or perhaps because of it – she took a year out of the spotlight to reconnect with herself and her artistry that had been lost since becoming an overnight sensation. Now she’s back with a sharper vision, a budding acting career, and the grit to make this era the one that she’s been waiting for all along.
On being underestimated while growing up: “I’ve always been underestimated — it’s like a recurring theme in my life. That’s why the internet don’t really bother me. There’d be moments in classes when the white teachers would be like, ‘Does your mom do your homework for you? Because we know that you’re not this smart.’ Or when I would try out for sports, they’d be, ‘Oh, she’s a pretty girl, she probably sucks.’ It was just constant doubt, all the time. But, that created the confidence, created me depending on myself, and me always wanting to break boundaries.”
On why it’s taken a few years to drop her debut album: “I just feel like nobody was caring about my music. To me, music is sacred. It’s coming from your spirit. You can’t just go finish an album in a week. That’s why it’s taking me so long. That’s why I haven’t dropped an album yet…“I don’t mean to dampen the mood. But this is, realistically, how my career has been. We were constantly criticized for every drop. I was just very insecure. I’m a confident woman, but I was a very insecure artist.”
#RHOA: Sheree Whitfield’s ‘Traitors’ Strategy Was to Keep ‘RHOA’ Costar Phaedra Parks in the Castle
“I knew early on that Phaedra was a traitor. I knew we had four housewives in the castle and that one of us had to be a traitor,” the Bravo star, 54, admits. “At first, I was suspecting Larsa [Pippen], but then knew it wasn't her once Marcus [Jordan] was murdered since those two are inseparable.”
Phaedra, 50, was a traitor from day one alongside Big Brother’s Dan Gheesling. The faithfuls didn’t sniff out the Married to Medicine star as a deceiving murderer at first. However, her nonchalant attitude put a huge target on her back. Not to mention, Dan voted Phaedra as a traitor before he was banished from the castle.
“Every time I wanted to talk game with Phaedra, she always deflected. She never went for a shield, and she never ever seemed worried,” Shereé tells In Touch. “I never let Phaedra know I was onto her because I knew she would keep me around. In fact, I was always trying to convince others that I didn't think she was a Traitor!”
The She by Shereé founder saved Phaedra from elimination multiple times. During midseason, host Alan Cummings canceled the Roundtable vote. Instead, the cast headed to the Scottish Highlands to save one costar by lighting their torch. Survivor legend Sandra Diaz-Twine and Kevin Kreider from Bling Empire kicked off the ceremony by saving Shereé, who then spared Phaedra from elimination, leading her to tears.
"I picked Phaedra because I don't feel like people should be targeting people because of the show that we're on. I believe that she's faithful," Shereé told the group.
The attorney, for her part, shared her gratitude in a confessional interview.
"I've known Shereé for well over 20 years. We've got a history that none of these people will understand,” Phaedra explained. “So, my emotion is about life coming around full circle and bringing us here [to] this moment."
However, as the game drew closer to the finale, Shereé voted Phaedra as a traitor during the February 29 episode. The Bravo star’s decision came after she had a one-on-one conversation with Phaedra, who denied being a traitor. "I’m so happy to have had this experience with you. I do love you. I don’t want to get emotional, I’ve enjoyed our time in this game, but I think you’re a traitor.”
Phaedra was banished from the castle, leaving Below Deck’s Kate Chastain as the final traitor in the game.
As for Shereé, she may have remained completely under the radar all season, but her tactics led her to the finale!
“The biggest lesson I learned from The Traitors was to keep my friends close but to also keep my enemies closer. Once I came to the conclusion that Phaedra was a Traitor, I knew I had to remain loyal to her in order to keep myself alive in this game,” Shereé tells In Touch. “Even though we may not all trust each other, there was a great sense of teamwork and sisterhood in the game. I hope these same feelings could fall over to some of the RHOA ladies.”
The Traitors season finale airs on Thursday, March 7 with episodes available to stream on Peacock.
#MusicNews: Anthony Hamilton, Eric Roberson, Raheem DeVaughn & More will perform For The 2024 Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival
Attending a Las Vegas residency is the new black, but that isn’t the only reason for music lovers to take a trip to Sin City. The 2024 Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival needs to be on your list. The annual music festival is coming on strong the weekend of Saturday, May 4th and Sunday, May 5th with a roster of talented artists blurring the lines between jazz, R&B and soul.
Saturday’s lineup will be headlined by soul brotha Anthony Hamilton featuring his extraordinary background vocalists The Ton3s. Leading up to his set will be performances by The Love King Raheem DeVaughn, South African singer-songwriter-guitarist Jonathan Butler, contemporary saxophonist Mike Phillips and jazz bassist Julian Vaughn.
Sunday’s festival closer will be smooth jazz icon Boney James with his trusty saxophone. Before his evening performance, the day will be filled with live music by multifaceted R&B crooner October London, soulful jazz songstress Maysa, indie soul king Eric Roberson and jazz flutist Althea Rene.
Now in its 32nd year, the 2024 Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival is going to be a good old time filled with great performances. It’s one of the more relaxed jazz festivals, with a lineup that isn’t overwhelming and featuring an intimate, picnic-style layout. The event is set to once again take place at the Clark County Government Amphitheater with ample grassy space where attendees can kick back on blankets or set up lawn chairs and bring picnic baskets filled with their preferred food and drinks. Festivalgoers will also have more food options on-site as well as a vendor village to let the dollar circulate.
Tickets to attend the 2024 Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival are on sale now and available for purchase online. Interested parties can choose to attend the whole weekend or either Saturday or Sunday with GA and VIP options. Stay in the loop with all things the Las Vegas City Of Lights Jazz And R&B Festival on the event’s website, Facebook and Instagram.
#HipHopNews: Megan Thee Stallion’s Former Best Friend Kelsey Harris Does First Interview Since Tory Lanez Shooting, Claims She Has PTSD From Incident
On Sunday (March 3), Kelsey was the first guest on the season two premiere of The Danza Project podcast. During the nearly two-hour interview, Kelsey, who was present the night of the shooting, remained mostly mum on exact details of the night Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion. However, she did talk about an alleged video of the incident that may exist.
"Where's the video?" she asked around the 1:05:50 mark of the interview below. "And, hopefully, there is a video. Guess what that's gonna do? Clear the f**k outta my name. S**t, I wish there was a video. I'm sure there was a video."She also talked about how the night has affect her.
"That morning, I woke up and I had said a prayer." Kelsey said at the 1:17:20 mark. "'If there’s something not for me, show me that.' I swear to you, I prayed that that morning. That night, it was destruction. I was angry. This is not what I asked for. But you have to be prepared for what you ask for."
"It had to happen that way for me to get away. For me to grow. For me to shine in my own light," she continued.
Kelsey also discussed the trauma she's gone through from what she witnessed that night.
"I was really going through s**t," she added. "I really have PTSD from that. Really was depressed. All of that s**t is very real. And, no, I'm human. My pain does matter."
The issues between Megan Thee Stallion and Kelsey Harris sparked the night of the July 15, 2020 shooting, when Kelsey reportedly discovered Megan had slept with Tory Lanez, with whom Kelsey was in a relationship. An argument between the trio ensued after they left a party at Kylie Jenner's house. During the altercation, Tory Lanez shot Megan in the foot.
Kelsey was less than forthcoming when she took the stand during Tory Lanez's trial. Despite receiving immunity from the prosecution, she refused to answer many questions or name Tory as the shooter. She also contradicted statements she made in an interview with prosecutors prior to the trial, in which she claimed Tory threatened her right before the shooting. Tory Lanez's jail call to Kelsey the night of the shooting, where he apologizes profusely for his actions that night had a big affect on Tory being found guilty on December 23, 2022, and sentenced to 10 years in prison.
Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema announces she is retiring from the Senate
Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, an Arizona independent, announced Tuesday she will retire at the end of her term this year, blaming growing partisanship and mudslinging in Washington for driving her decision to not run for reelection.
“I believe in my approach, but it’s not what America wants right now,” Sinema said, in a video announcing her decision.
Sinema has long been a high-profile and influential figure in the Senate, frequently working to broker compromise between Democrats and Republicans.
She formally left the Democratic Party in 2022 to register as a political independent, telling CNN’s Jake Tapper at the time, “I’ve never fit neatly into any party box. I’ve never really tried. I don’t want to.”
Removing myself from the partisan structure – not only is it true to who I am and how I operate, I also think it’ll provide a place of belonging for many folks across the state and the country, who also are tired of the partisanship,” she said in that interview.
Most recently, Sinema served as a key negotiator, along with Republican Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma and Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, for a major bipartisan border deal that was intended to be paired with a foreign aid package with assistance for Ukraine and Israel.
Senate Republicans initially demanded that any foreign aid package be passed along with border measures, but ultimately turned against the border deal and blocked it amid harsh criticism of the package from former President Donald Trump. The Senate went on to pass a foreign aid package with aid for Ukraine and Israel without border provisions, but House Speaker Mike Johnson has said he does not plan to bring the bill to the floor and many House Republicans oppose further aid for Ukraine.
TLC’s Chilli Is Officially A Grandma As Her Son Welcomes First Child!
TLC‘s Chilli has officially become a grandma! On Saturday (Mar. 2), the singer’s son, Tron Austin, and his wife, Jeong Ah Wang, welcomed their first child.
The couple took to Instagram with the news, detailing how their healthy baby girl was doing. Tron and Jeong shared pictures of their baby, LUA婁娥, and the hospital where their “angel” was born.
Austin also detailed the intense moments leading up to the birth of their daughter. He recalled Wang having to have an emergency C-section, which sent the parents-to-be into an anxious frenzy. But, as Tron expressed, “God always has his plan first.”
“On this day March 2nd , 2024 at 1:59pm 6.173 LBS/2.8kg an angel from heaven was born, our beautiful daughter LUA婁娥,” Austin typed. “We are officially parents !! So let me tell you guys something, She was scheduled for March 6th on a Wednesday but nope she wanted to come sooner! This morning my wife’s water broke at 7am and we immediately got packed as soon as we could and headed to the hospital which is a hour and thirty minutes drive from where we are btw.”
“She went into an emergency C section at 1pm our nerves were high and our anxiety was through the roof but despite all of that she powered through and gave birth to a healthy beautiful baby girl!! I am so beyond proud of her bravery and courage to do this so off guard we literally expected 3 more days but God always has his plan first ! Eternally grateful to say we have officially started our family! This is a dream come true we started dating on September 22,2018 fast forward almost 6 years later we are married with our first child life’s journey has now truly begun!!!”
The couple first revealed they were pregnant in September 2023. Much like the birth announcement, Tron and Jeong announced the family update on IG. They expressed their excitement for the new chapter as they awaited the scheduled March 2024 date. “WE ARE PREGNANT!! FINALLY WE CAN OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCE OUR DAUGHTER LUNA WANG AUSTIN will be here in March 2024!” the post read.
The caramel TLC songstress hopped into the comment section at the time, referring to the pregnancy as “a blessing indeed.”
Jonathan Majors And Meagan Good Make Red Carpet Debut At AAFCA Honorees Luncheon!
The Creed III actor sported a long grey coat and black dress boots with silk black pants, a navy sweater with a light blue button up shirt underneath and navy beret. Good, on the other hand, sported fiery orange faux locs, and a two-piece ensemble consisting of a pastel yellow top and maxi-skirt. She also had her washboard abs on full display.
Honorees of the evening included Jamie Foxx and Datari Turner, who both received the AAFCA’s Producers Award for their films They Cloned Tyrone, Story Ave and The Burial. Choreographer Fatima Robinson was also honored with AAFCA’s Salute to Excellence Award, which celebrates her contributions in choreography, like her most recent work with The Color Purple. Filmmaker Deon Taylor also took home the Horizon Award for being a “talent on the rise,” amongst honorees.
Stars in attendance included Courtney B. Vance, Tyrese Gibson, Hilary Swank, Jurnee Smollett, Nia Long and many others.
DDG Fires Back At Podcaster Elijah Schaffer For Calling Halle Bailey 'Ugly' And Likening Her To E.T.
DDG may not be a perfect man, but he surely will stand up for his loved ones, especially Halle Bailey. The rapper has defended his girlfriend after Elijah Schaffer attacked the singer/actress' appearance, comparing her to E.T.
On Saturday, March 2, Elijah took to his X, formerly Twitter, account to criticize Hollywood stars these days. "When exactly did Hollywood become flooded with ugly people?" he wrote. In a separate tweet, he penned, "The new Little Mermaid actress," along with a photo of E.T., seemingly comparing Halle to the fictional character.
After other users noticed Elijah's tweets, they found an image of the podcaster's mother and shared it online, with many calling his mom "ugly." Elijah clapped back, saying that she was suffering from a disease that altered her appearance.
Catching wind of the chatter, DDG also used the photo of Elijah's mother to fire back at him. "I'm smokin on yo dead a** mama. That dumb b***h should've got a better doctor LMFAO @ElijahSchaffer," the YouTuber wrote while retweeting a picture of Elijah and his mother.
The father of one also posted a selfie of him smoking a blunt with an image of the head of Elijah's mom photoshopped onto the burning end of it. "Ngl this s**t gas," he captioned it.
Lupita Nyong'o And Joshua Jackson Look 'Madly In Love' On Her 41st Birthday Celebration In Mexico!
On Monday, March 4, a source, who claimed to have seen the Oscar-winning actress and the 45-year-old actor in Puerto Vallarta, spilled to E! News that "they looked madly in love." The source went on to explain, "Like they just couldn't get enough of one another."
The insider also revealed that Joshua prepared a surprise for Lupita, who turned 41 years old on March 1. According to the insider, he surprised her with a "large balloon display" and a "stunning bouquet of flowers" that were "set up in their hotel suite."
Aside from that, Lupita and Joshua enjoyed a beach day out together. On Sunday, March 3, the two were caught on camera soaking up the sun and running to the waves while holding hands. In one of the photos, it could be seen that both of them looked happy as they flashed their radiant big smiles.
At one point, the famous stars could not help but show their affection towards each other. Another picture captured them when they were about to share a kiss. She was wrapping her arm around his shoulders and placing her hand on his head. In the meantime, he was putting his hands on her back and pressing his forehead on hers.
For the sunny day out, Lupita showcased her fit physique in a colorful bra top that came with a twist and two straps. She also donned a pair of skimpy matching undies. Meanwhile, he went shirtless and sported only a pair of black swim trunks.
Lupita and Joshua sparked romance rumors in October 2023 after attending Janelle Monae's concert in Los Angeles. In December of that same year, they were spotted holding hands at Joshua Tree National Park in San Bernardino County, California.
Prior to the romance, Lupita dated Selema Masekela before she announced their split on October 19, 2023. As for Joshua, he was slapped with divorce papers by his estranged wife Jodie Turner-Smith earlier that same month.
Russell Wilson Released From Denver Broncos in Surprise Announcement
"We spoke with Russell Wilson today to inform him of his release after the start of the league year," they said. "On behalf of the Broncos, we thank Russell for his contributions and dedication to our team and community while wishing him the best as he continues his career."
The team also shared its mindset for the coming season. "As we move forward, we are focused on building the strongest team possible for the 2024 season and beyond," they said. "We are excited to improve this offseason and will have the flexibility to get better through the draft and free agency."
Wilson, for his part, was pleased with his time with the Broncos and is similarly looking forward to what the future holds.
"Over these last two years, you have welcomed my family and me with open arms and have embraced us as members of the Denver community," he said honestly. "This city will always hold a special place in my heart. Our family grew here, we made countless memories and friendships, and formed relationships that will last a lifetime."
He then took a moment to address his fellow Broncos one last time. "To my teammates, thank you for going to battle together and for being there through it all," he said. "There are so many moments I cherish because of you and I am blessed for the impact you have made on my life. I am beyond grateful for all of you and to have been able to run out as your teammate was an honor."
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do," he concluded. "God's got me. I am excited for what's next."
Philadelphia Eagles All-Pro Jason Kelce announces retirement after 13 seasons
When Jason Kelce posted about keg stands on X Monday morning, Philadelphia Eagles fans knew what it meant: their beloved All-Pro center would be announcing his retirement after 13 years in the NFL.
At Eagles headquarters on Monday afternoon, Kelce gave one of the great retirement speeches of all time, tearfully recounting his journey through the game and thanking everyone who helped him get there. He has never been afraid to share his emotions with the world, and this was no exception. He frequently stopped to let out the tears and compose himself. After dedicating his entire adult life thus far to playing Hall-of-Fame-caliber football for the Eagles, he knew he'd earned it.
Even his brother, Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, couldn't hold back the tears.
Jason Kelce thanked everyone he possibly could, from family to friends to coaches and even his old band teacher in high school. He thanked college classmates from Cincinnati, where he was a walk-on, all four NFL head coaches he's played for (Andy Reid, Chip Kelly, Doug Pederson and Nick Sirianni), and the only boss he's ever had: Jeffrey Lurie, owner of the Eagles.
Kelce spoke about playing in Philadelphia, a city he understands better than perhaps any athlete ever.
“Yes, they will let you know when you're not performing well every time. But they will also love you if you show effort, aggression, desire, the will to fight. They will love you in this city if you love it.”
He recalled going out to a joint called Buffalo Billiards with his teammates after an Eagles Christmas party several years ago, where "my life would change forever." He met his future wife Kylie that night, and since then his career flourished. They now have three young daughters they're raising in the Philly area.
He thanked his parents for being strong, loving, firm, kind, supportive, thoughtful and inspirational. And, of course, he had loving words for his brother, Travis.
A short time later, Kelce finally said the words "I'm retiring from the NFL" and ended his speech.
"That's all I've got," he said. It was more than enough.
Once Kelce stepped away from the mic, the Eagles posted a loving message on social media, penned by Lurie himself.
As for what Kelce will do now, he's got the entire world at his feet. He and his brother have an enormously successful podcast. He's beloved around the NFL and especially in Philadelphia. He's smart, funny, eloquent and fiercely motivational. He could do anything. But right now, he's not sure what he wants to do. No one would blame him if he did absolutely nothing for awhile. He's earned it.
Lindsay Lohan Confirms 'Freaky Friday' Sequel with Jamie Lee Curtis is Happening
During an appearance on SiriusXM’s Andy Cohen Live on Monday (March 4), Lindsay officially confirmed that a Freaky Friday sequel is happening.
“Lindsay, there are rumors that a Freaky Friday sequel with you and Jamie Lee Curtis could be in the works. Is there anything you can tell us about that?” Andy Cohen asked, to which Lindsay responded, “It is.”
When asked if there’s “any timeline” yet, Lindsay said, “I won’t say that yet…I don’t want to say too much.”
Lindsay also said that she and Jamie are “both excited” to reunite for the sequel.
Broadway-Bound 'The Wiz' Revival Breaks Records with L.A. Run, Will Begin Broadway Previews This Month
The Wiz is returning to Broadway for the first time in 40 years later this month!The Broadway Bound-production of the classic musical just concluded its pre-Broadway North American tour with a record-breaking run in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre.
The producers of the musical have announced that The Wiz just broke the Pantages record for the “most successful three-week run in the history” of the theatre. All performances were completely sold out!
Wayne Brady and Deborah Cox are starring in the musical as The Wiz and Glinda alongside newcomer Nichelle Lewis as Dorothy.
Broadway previews will begin March 29, ahead of an April 17 opening night at the Marquis Theatre. Tickets are on sale now.
50 Cent to Release New Heist Thriller Novel ‘The Accomplice’
“I want to bring a big heist story to the page,” 50 Cent said. “My debut fiction novel and its follow-up series will be captivating.”
“The Accomplice” centers on Nia Robinson, an FBI agent in the robbery division. Per PEOPLE, “Robinson has personal reasons for wanting to join the agency — her father, one of the first Black men to achieve an executive banking position within his organization, was accused and later convicted of embezzlement,” the outlet writes.
According to the synopsis, Robinson is determined to clear her father’s name and put away “robbery mastermind” Desmond Robert.
The story has been compared to NBC’s “Prime Suspect” and Netflix’s “Money Heist,” PEOPLE reports.
“The Accomplice is going to surprise readers in wonderful ways,” says Amistad Executive Editor Patrik Henry Bass. “It’s everything you want in a page-turner: vivid writing, complex, multi-dimensional characters, many plot twists, witty dialogue and Curtis’ inimitable charm and authenticity.”
50 Cent also teased that “The Accomplice” is “coming to the big screen.” The book will be published on Sept. 3, 2024.
On Instagram, 50 shared the book cover and captioned it, “I have no beef with anyone, I even made sure the audiobook comes out at the same time so champ won’t feel left out. 🤷🏽♂️ GLG🚦GreenLightGang 🎥 The accomplice Movie coming soon. @bransoncognac @lecheminduroi”.
His “champ” comment references Floyd Mayweather, with whom he has beefed on and off for years.
New Jersey’s First Black-Owned Cosmetology School Teams Up w/Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD!
*Jana’s Cosmetology Academy, the first ever Black-owned cosmetology school in the entire state of New Jersey, is celebrating having been selected to receive funding from global icon Beyonce’s BeyGOOD Foundation. The academy will receive essential financial support for cosmetology students and professional hair stylists within the beauty industry.
BeyGOOD, the philanthropic initiative founded by Beyoncé, recently announced the launch of the Cécred x BeyGOOD Fund and through an annual allocation of $500,000, will offer scholarships and salon business grants in five parts of the country known for their vibrant and diverse community of hair stylists. The chosen cities are Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, and the exciting addition of New Jersey.
For individuals interested in pursuing a career in cosmetology and making their mark in the beauty industry, Jana’s Cosmetology Academy is now accepting applications. To take the first step towards your dream career, text “BEYXJCA” to 856-733-JCA1 to receive an exclusive application link and start your journey today.
Atiya Johnson, Founder and CEO of the academy, comments, “Join us in celebrating this incredible opportunity to support the next generation of talented cosmetology professionals. Together, we can make a meaningful impact in the beauty industry and empower individuals to succeed in their passion for hair styling and cosmetology.”
About BeyGOOD
BeyGOOD is a global initiative founded by Beyoncé that focuses on making a positive impact in the areas of education, health, and social justice. Through various programs and partnerships, BeyGOOD strives to empower individuals and communities to reach their full potential. Learn more at BeyGood.org
About Jana’s Cosmetology Academy:
Jana’s Cosmetology Academy is a leading cosmetology school dedicated to providing high-quality education and training to aspiring cosmetologists and hair stylists. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, Jana’s Cosmetology Academy prepares students for successful careers in the beauty industry. To learn more about this exciting partnership and how you can get involved, please visit JanasAcademy.com or visit in person at 1397 Blackwood-Clementon Road, Clementon, NJ 08021.
Charlamagne Tha God Apologizes To Reesa Teesa For His ‘Big Back’ Jokes
While discussing “Who TF Did I Marry” on “The Breakfast Club,” Charlamagne said, “I gotta be honest. I hear a lot of big back behavior.”
Jess Hilarious chimed in saying, “She do. She does give Sheila that was driving up the mountain.” (Referencing Jill Scott‘s role in Tyler Perry‘s Why Did I Get Married?)
Charlamagne added, “Some of you big backs…y’all gotta stop being so thirsty for a man. Big back belief isn’t like everyone else’s belief.”
During an appearance on the “Tamron Hall Show,” Reesa Teesa shared that she’s received a lot of negative comments, but the comments from Charlamagne were especially hurtful.
“There was a person, a very famous personality that called me a ‘big back’ – talking about my weight,” Reesa said.
She added, “I can already admit I’m self-conscious as a heavier woman I feel like how I look should not dictate whether or not I deserve…”
Reesa Teesa said, “That was disappointing and it was hurtful – especially the one that was the more famous personality. Because again, I’m more than just my weight.”
Charlamagne Tha God apologized to Reesa Teesa saying, “I tell y’all all the time the easiest way to keep your own peace is not disturb the peace of others. I disturbed that woman’s peace and that wasn’t my intention. So, I apologize if my words made her feel that way.”
Instead of stopping there, Charlamagne added a few footnotes to his apology.
No. 1 – I never said she don’t deserve love because of her size. I didn’t even know she was big. Jess told the story and I said it sounds like big back behavior and I started talking bout big back belief.
Now, if y’all want to have a conversation about reinforcing negative stereotypes of big backs I understand – I’m open to it.
But, acting like I was having a conversation about Reesa Tessa’s looks and size that’s not accurate.
I was speaking in general terms about big back behavior and big back belief.
And I actually said nobody has to be that desperate because there is a man out there for you.
Charlamagne wasn’t done. He continued:
I do have one final point we all have social media and we all use it for different reasons and Reesa is getting a lot of props for being so vulnerable- salute to her.
But, I personally feel we have to stop bringing this stuff to social media if you don’t want people to have an opinion about it.
Because some of this stuff should be reserved for our therapists if we can’t handle people having an opinion about whatever we are venting about.
Keep it off of social media. That’s my personal opinion.
Not only was she a guest on “The Tamron Hall Show,” but Reesa, whose real name is Teresa Johnson, also appeared on “Good Morning America.”
Dwight Howard Drops Invasion of Privacy Lawsuit Against Alleged Ex-Lover
A judge has quietly dismissed a lawsuit involving Dwight Howard and a man who claimed that he was threatened and harassed to keep their alleged affair secret.
According to RadarOnline, a Georgia judge dismissed the case one month after rejecting a request to dismiss a sexual assault lawsuit filed by another man. This individual claimed he was coerced into a threesome with Howard and someone dressed as a woman named “Kitty.”
Initially, Howard denied having a romantic encounter with Masin Elije, 28, who sued him in 2019 for “assault” and “intentional infliction of emotional distress.”
Last year, Elije’s claims were dismissed in court, yet Howard was allowed to pursue counterclaims against him, including libel, slander, and invasion of privacy.
Shortly after, Howard encountered a lawsuit from Stephen Harper, who also claimed assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and false imprisonment, involving the incident with Kitty in July 2021
This week, Howard, currently entangled in a legal dispute with Harper, opted to withdraw all counterclaims against Elije.
“Yes, Mr. Howard’s attorneys filed a dismissal with the court, so that case is now closed,” said Elije’s renowned lawyers, Olga Izmaylova and Sadeer Sabbak.
“I don’t want to speculate on what Mr. Howard is thinking, but I will say that his claims in the [Elije] matter and his defenses in the Harper matter are inconsistent with one another.”
According to Elije’s lawsuit, Howard sent people to pressure him into signing a non-disclosure agreement, keeping their alleged relationship secret; however, Howard had strongly denied any involvement in a relationship with a man at that time.
In 2018, Elije claimed Kitty threatened him for talking about Howard’s sexual activities. Harper, in court documents, stated that the same Kitty threatened him, saying, “Someone will put a bullet in his head” if he discussed the sexual encounter with Howard.
Last month, RadarOnline.com reported that Gwinnett County’s Chief Judge Carla E. Brown denied Howard’s request to dismiss Harper’s claim, citing an “affidavit and other evidence raising triable issues of material fact.”
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