IT’S HERE! The First Official Trailer for WICKED is Out!
It routinely shocks people when we say things like this, but we never saw the play, so we can’t speak to how well it captures what made Wicked a worldwide smash, but from a perspective that matters quite a lot to the producers and creators (i.e., the majority of potential ticket-buyers who never saw the play), this looks like one hell of a movie. Both leads fully embody their roles beautifully, the supporting cast all look like great fun, obviously the songs are going to be spectacular, and the production design has Academy Award stamped all over it. There have been several cinematic revisits to Oz in the 85 years since the iconic Judy Garland musical, and this one feels like the first one that has a chance to surpass it in the public mindset. After all, there are probably more Millennial and Gen-Z audience members who know all the words to “Defying Gravity” and virtually none of the words to “Over the Rainbow.” Anyway, we will definitely be seater in the theater for this one.
ABOUT THE MOVIE:
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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ABOUT THE MOVIE:
After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season.
Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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The two meet as students at Shiz University in the fantastical Land of Oz an forge an unlikely but profound friendship. Following an encounter with The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, their friendship reaches a crossroads and their lives take very different paths. Glinda’s unflinching desire for popularity sees her seduced by power, while Elphaba’s determination to remain true to herself, and to those around her, will have unexpected and shocking consequences on her future. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfill their destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
The cast of characters includes Pfannee and ShenShen, two conniving compatriots of Glinda played by Emmy nominee Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Bronwyn James (Harlots), and a new character created for the film, Miss Coddle, played by Tony nominee Keala Settle (The Greatest Showman).
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
#RHOA: Sherée Whitfield not gon' check The Real Housewives of Atlanta next season
To paraphrase the words of reality TV villain/inspiration Kenya Moore, "She really ain't doin' s--- over there."
That's right, the jogger maven Sherée Whitfield won't be returning to season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.
Bravo announced the cast of the upcoming season today, and only Moore and Drew Sidora renewed their contracts. Music mogul Kandi Burruss, beloved "friend of" turned divisive main cast member Marlo Hampton, and former Olympian Sanya Richardson-Ross have all exited the series — whether they all did so voluntarily, however, is up for speculation.
The new cast includes returning favorite and newly single Porsha Williams, with her longtime on-and-off-camera friend and Shamea Morton Mwangi finally graduating to peach status. Then there's new gals on the block Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley.
Another familiar face will also be popping in here and there as former Atlanta Housewife Cynthia Bailey is back as a friend in season 16.
As for Whitfield, this is her third time exiting RHOA. An OG of the franchise, Whitfield debuted with the series in 2008 and was a full-time Housewife through season 4; she returned as a friend in season 8, then came back as part of the main cast in seasons 9 and 10. She then left again in 2018, citing a "low ball offer" that she was "not interested" in entertaining. But after a lauded guest appearance in season 13, Whitfield was back clutching a peach for seasons 14 and 15.
During her sporadic tenure, Whitfield's been responsible for some of the most iconic moments in Real Housewives herstory, from perhaps the greatest catchphrase across all franchises ("Who gon' check me, boo?"), to her epic showdown with "veeeeery rich" Nene Leakes, the never-ending struggles she faced building Château Sherée (aka Château She Can't Pay, et. al.), and the oft-delayed launch of her clothing line, She by Sherée.
Even in the latter seasons, Sherée and her confessional looks were a safe port in the choppy waters of RHOA, so this is a big loss. But since she's been helping to keep the lights on over at Bravo for nearly 20 years, one must assume the door is always open to her.
Whitfield was last seen on Traitors being lied to dead-in-the-face by friend and fellow RHOA alum Phaedra Parks, who bops between Real Housewives of Dubai and Married to Medicine, so Sherée and her joggers should have a place to eventually land. 'Cause the Château ain't paying for itself.
But these new ladies on Atlanta...what an unenviable task to have to fill the shoes of Kandi, Marlo, and Sherée, while taking on sworn frenemies Kenya and Porsha. This could be a recipe for disaster or...disaster, but the fun kind. Season 16 starts production this month so time will tell when this new iteration of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres next year.
#Music News: 9th annual Black Music Honors set to celebrate icons around the world
The 9th annual Black Music Honors will take place on May 18 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. The show will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black music icons around the world.
Singer and actress LeToya Luckett and actor DeRay Davis will host the ceremony, which will honor Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins, and Hezekiah Walker.
The ceremony recently announced that additional performers for the night include Ceelo Green, Total, 702, MC Lyte, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele, Next, Mr. Talkbox, J. Brown, After 7, Jekalyn Carr, and Mali Music.
Previously announced performers included Ruben Studdard, Kim Burrell, BLK ODYSSY, Donald Lawrence, Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling, Ricky Dillard, MonoNeon, Shanice, The Chi (Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister, and Syleena Johnson), and Tone Stith with a special appearance by David and Tamela Mann.
The special will premiere on the Stellar Network on June 1 at 8 p.m. EST and will also air on Bounce TV on June 19 at 9 p.m. EST.
#HipHopNews: French Montana Recruits Fivio Foreign And Fabolous For His “Gotta See It To
French Montana is set to traverse across North America this summer. Announced (May 15), the rapper’s “Gotta See It To Believe It Tour” is expected to start on Aug. 1 at the Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT. Subsequent stops include Chicago, Toronto, Boston, and Pittsburgh, among other cities.
The trek will conclude on Aug. 25 at The Fillmore Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Fans can also catch Fabolous and Fivio Foreign as supporting acts for select dates. The presale starts on Thursday (May 16), while general sales begin on Friday (May 17).
The “Gotta See It To Believe It Tour” reveal arrived in promotion of French’s most recent project, Mac & Cheese 5. The 21-song effort hit streaming platforms in February with guest appearances from Bryson Tiller, Lil Durk, Ye, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, JID, and more.
In an interview with the “The Breakfast Club,” French explained Drake’s absence from the LP. The Toronto native was initially intended to appear on a record titled “Big Pun,” which ultimately never came out.
“[Me and Drake] did [make music], but we got the documentary coming out in June. He executive produced, and so we’re just going to push the records back to then,” French told hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious. “Me and Kanye were locked in for like a month. He had rented out the hotel for like a month, and we knocked out a [bunch of records].”
The film also stars Oscar® winner Michelle Yeoh as Shiz University’s regal headmistress Madame Morrible; Jonathan Bailey (Bridgerton, Fellow Travelers) as Fiyero, a roguish and carefree prince; Tony nominee Ethan Slater (Broadway’s Spongebob Squarepants, Fosse/Verdon) as Boq, an altruistic Munchkin student; Marissa Bode in her feature-film debut as Nessarose, Elphaba’s favored sister; and pop culture icon Jeff Goldblum as the legendary Wizard of Oz.
Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Jon M. Chu (Crazy Rich Asians, In the Heights), Wicked is the first chapter of a two-part immersive, cultural celebration. Wicked Part Two is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Wicked is produced by Marc Platt (La La Land, The Little Mermaid), whose films, television shows and stage productions have earned a combined 46 Oscar® nominations, 58 Emmy nominations and 36 Tony nominations, and by multiple Tony winner David Stone (Kimberly Akimbo, Next to Normal), with whom Platt produced the blockbuster Wicked stage musical. The executive producers are David Nicksay, Stephen Schwartz and Jared LeBoff.
Based on the bestselling novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked is adapted for the screen by the stage production’s book writer Winnie Holzman and by legendary Grammy and Oscar® winning composer and lyricist Stephen Schwartz. The Broadway stage musical is produced by Universal Stage Productions, Marc Platt, the Araca Group, Jon B. Platt and David Stone.
#RHOA: Sherée Whitfield not gon' check The Real Housewives of Atlanta next season
That's right, the jogger maven Sherée Whitfield won't be returning to season 16 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, Entertainment Weekly has confirmed.
Bravo announced the cast of the upcoming season today, and only Moore and Drew Sidora renewed their contracts. Music mogul Kandi Burruss, beloved "friend of" turned divisive main cast member Marlo Hampton, and former Olympian Sanya Richardson-Ross have all exited the series — whether they all did so voluntarily, however, is up for speculation.
The new cast includes returning favorite and newly single Porsha Williams, with her longtime on-and-off-camera friend and Shamea Morton Mwangi finally graduating to peach status. Then there's new gals on the block Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley.
Another familiar face will also be popping in here and there as former Atlanta Housewife Cynthia Bailey is back as a friend in season 16.
As for Whitfield, this is her third time exiting RHOA. An OG of the franchise, Whitfield debuted with the series in 2008 and was a full-time Housewife through season 4; she returned as a friend in season 8, then came back as part of the main cast in seasons 9 and 10. She then left again in 2018, citing a "low ball offer" that she was "not interested" in entertaining. But after a lauded guest appearance in season 13, Whitfield was back clutching a peach for seasons 14 and 15.
During her sporadic tenure, Whitfield's been responsible for some of the most iconic moments in Real Housewives herstory, from perhaps the greatest catchphrase across all franchises ("Who gon' check me, boo?"), to her epic showdown with "veeeeery rich" Nene Leakes, the never-ending struggles she faced building Château Sherée (aka Château She Can't Pay, et. al.), and the oft-delayed launch of her clothing line, She by Sherée.
Even in the latter seasons, Sherée and her confessional looks were a safe port in the choppy waters of RHOA, so this is a big loss. But since she's been helping to keep the lights on over at Bravo for nearly 20 years, one must assume the door is always open to her.
Whitfield was last seen on Traitors being lied to dead-in-the-face by friend and fellow RHOA alum Phaedra Parks, who bops between Real Housewives of Dubai and Married to Medicine, so Sherée and her joggers should have a place to eventually land. 'Cause the Château ain't paying for itself.
But these new ladies on Atlanta...what an unenviable task to have to fill the shoes of Kandi, Marlo, and Sherée, while taking on sworn frenemies Kenya and Porsha. This could be a recipe for disaster or...disaster, but the fun kind. Season 16 starts production this month so time will tell when this new iteration of The Real Housewives of Atlanta premieres next year.
#Music News: 9th annual Black Music Honors set to celebrate icons around the world
The 9th annual Black Music Honors will take place on May 18 at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta. The show will celebrate the achievements and contributions of Black music icons around the world.
Singer and actress LeToya Luckett and actor DeRay Davis will host the ceremony, which will honor Johnny Gill, Patrice Rushen, Bootsy Collins, and Hezekiah Walker.
The ceremony recently announced that additional performers for the night include Ceelo Green, Total, 702, MC Lyte, Marsha Ambrosius, Chrisette Michele, Next, Mr. Talkbox, J. Brown, After 7, Jekalyn Carr, and Mali Music.
Previously announced performers included Ruben Studdard, Kim Burrell, BLK ODYSSY, Donald Lawrence, Kevin Lemons & Higher Calling, Ricky Dillard, MonoNeon, Shanice, The Chi (Carl Thomas, Dave Hollister, and Syleena Johnson), and Tone Stith with a special appearance by David and Tamela Mann.
The special will premiere on the Stellar Network on June 1 at 8 p.m. EST and will also air on Bounce TV on June 19 at 9 p.m. EST.
#HipHopNews: French Montana Recruits Fivio Foreign And Fabolous For His “Gotta See It To
The trek will conclude on Aug. 25 at The Fillmore Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. Fans can also catch Fabolous and Fivio Foreign as supporting acts for select dates. The presale starts on Thursday (May 16), while general sales begin on Friday (May 17).
The “Gotta See It To Believe It Tour” reveal arrived in promotion of French’s most recent project, Mac & Cheese 5. The 21-song effort hit streaming platforms in February with guest appearances from Bryson Tiller, Lil Durk, Ye, Meek Mill, Lil Baby, JID, and more.
In an interview with the “The Breakfast Club,” French explained Drake’s absence from the LP. The Toronto native was initially intended to appear on a record titled “Big Pun,” which ultimately never came out.
“[Me and Drake] did [make music], but we got the documentary coming out in June. He executive produced, and so we’re just going to push the records back to then,” French told hosts Charlamagne Tha God, DJ Envy, and Jess Hilarious. “Me and Kanye were locked in for like a month. He had rented out the hotel for like a month, and we knocked out a [bunch of records].”
He continued, “[Kanye and I] were doing two different sounds. When I was coming in, we was doing the sample vibes, and we was doing that whole him producing and the whole Graduation sound. But then the new sound he got now, it was something he was working on. So, I was like, ‘You know what, bro? I’ma take these records and put ‘em on Mac & Cheese 5 ’cause Mac & Cheese 5 got a certain sound.’”
Theories about Drake not being on the project surfaced again amid the “Hotline Bling” artist’s beef with Rick Ross. In “Champagne Moments,” the Maybach Music Group founder claimed, “I unfollowed you, n**ga, ’cause you sent the motherf**kin’ cease-and-desist to French Montana, n**ga.”
An unofficial version of “Splash Brothers,” a standout cut from Mac & Cheese 5, later surfaced online with Drake’s alleged verse.
Janet Jackson’s Life Story Immortalized In New Comic Book
The story will begin with her origin as the youngest sibling of the iconic Jackson family to the 2004 Super Bowl debacle and the history she made along the way and beyond. An official press release explains that Female Force: Janet Jackson guarantees “to offer a fresh and electrifying perspective to the series,” which focuses on “female empowerment.”
Written by Michael Frizell and illustrated by Ramon Salas, Female Force: Janet Jackson is a 22-page comic available in both physical and digital formats. Fans eager to add this latest installment to their Female Force collection can conveniently purchase the comic on popular platforms like Amazon.
Frizell spoke about immortalizing Janet Jackson’s life story as a part of the ongoing Female Force series. The writer explained that her story was interesting because, much like superheroes who have historically graced the pages of comic books, the Grammy award-winning singer’s story was also a story of triumph and creativity.”
“You know what’s cool about writing about Janet Jackson? It’s like telling a story of triumph and creativity. Her legacy isn’t just about hits; it’s about breaking barriers and [being] unapologetically herself,” Michael Frizell expressed.
Elsewhere, the Female Force has been going strong. TidalWave Comics’ ongoing series has told the origin stories behind some of pop culture’s most revered sheroes in entertainment, politics, activism, journalism, and more. Previous editions have featured the likes of Dolly Parton, Tina Turner, Beyoncé, Oprah Winfrey, Selena, and more.
Fans looking to order the comic book can get it done here.
Beyonce And Kelly Rowland Stun In Matching Black Outfits In New Photo
On Wednesday, May 15, the 42-year-old superstar, Beyonce, offered social media users a glimpse of her outing with the 43-year-old singer/actress. Making use of her Instagram page, she uploaded a never-before-seen picture featuring herself and the former fellow Destiny's Child singer.
In the photo, it could be seen that Queen Bey and Kelly were having a blast during their outing. The two famous figures were striking a pose in front of a white backdrop as they were joined by their pal. While Bey was pouting her lips, Kelly was showing a stern facial expression.
For the outing, Beyonce opted to wear a daring get-up. She put on a busty display and flashed her toned abs in a long black dress, which came with a huge cut-out on the wearer's bodice. The skin-tight gown, which was long enough to cover her ankles, featured a halter neck design as well as black-and-silver embellishment.
The "Break My Soul" hitmaker enhanced the look with a black fur outer, matching cowgirl hat, a pair of hand gloves and sunglasses. She also sported a pair of open-toe black strappy high heels, which featured two red roses, and sparkling silver hoop earrings. In addition, she styled her long blonde tresses in waves and parted them in the middle.
As for Kelly, she looked chic in a long-sleeved black top, which seemingly was made of satin. She tucked the top in a pair of glossy long matching high-waisted pants. She completed the nearly all-black look with a pair of white-and-black sneakers that had black laces.
The "Love You More at Christmas Time" songstress looked fresh with her natural makeup, including glossy lipstick and long lashes. For the hair, she flaunted her shoulder-length platinum locks that were let loose and made to frame her face.
Whoopi Goldberg, Alyssa Farah Griffin Defend Kelly Clarkson After Weight Loss Drug Use Confession
Whoopi Goldberg and her "The View" co-hosts have come to Kelly Clarkson's defense after the singer came under fire over her weight loss comments. The ladies discussed the backlash regarding the singer's admission that she has taken drugs to help her lose weight in the Wednesday, May 15 episode of their ABC talk show.
During the Hot Topic segment, Whoopi talked about her previous interview on "The Kelly Clarkson Show", where the former "American Idol" winner got honest about her weight loss journey. While she "had a great time" on the show, the "Sister Act" star said she was disappointed over the negative online response to Kelly.
"Kelly is getting backlash over this from people who say she previously claimed she was losing weight by walking," Whoopi pointed out. "But here's a point about that. A lot of people are taking the shot because they need it ... There's lots of reasons."
The EGOT winner continued, "She has been walking, but this has helped. They kick her behind when she's bigger, they kick her behind when she's lost the weight and now they're kicking her behind because she said it out loud. Maybe she was more comfortable hearing somebody say that's what I did."
Sara Haines said she has "no shade" for Kelly, but thinks celebrities need to be more open about whether or not they're taking prescription medication to lose weight. Joy Behar then came with the harsh truth, "Diets do not work. I've been on diets up and down, up and down. You lose it, then you gain it back." She added, "Nobody wants to be fat except a sumo wrestler. It's uncomfortable, your clothes don't fit, everybody wants to lose weight."
Alyssa Farah Griffin admitted that she could relate to Kelly because she gained weight her first season on "The View", which "was hard" for the Republican commentator. Joy jested, "Wait until you hit menopause!"
Sunny Hostin, who also defended Kelly, then came after the body-shamers. "After 50 it's really difficult to lose weight. If people are doing this to make themselves feel better then I'm all for it," she sarcastically said. "If you feel good about yourself, then mentally you're going to also feel better. There's an epidemic of depression in this country, an epidemic of women shaming women, men shaming men, men shaming women. It all has to stop. ...I don't think the personal health choices you make for yourself should be subject to discussion."
Whoopi concluded the segment by urging audiences to "let people do what they need to do to get where they need to get to, and stop being mad that they're not doing it your way. Cause it's not like what you're really doing. Just like you don't actually know what our personal lives are."
"If you're doing something that's good for you and keeping you healthy, nobody's mad at you," she continued. Before the show went to commercial, Alyssa interjected, "And leave Kelly Clarkson alone!"
Joan Vassos will be ABC's first 'Golden Bachelorette'
“The Golden Bachelorette” has revealed its first leading lady. Joan Vassos, a 61-year-old contestant from “The Golden Bachelor,” will embark on her journey for love in the fall as ABC’s first Golden Bachelorette.
Vassos, a school administrator from Rockland, Maryland, captured hearts as she vied for Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner’s heart last season. Sparks flew after an intimate date between the pair, leaving Turner — and audiences across America — wondering if Vassos was the one. But her time was cut abruptly short after an urgent text from her daughter, who was back home with a newborn and dealing with a medical issue.
“My family will always come first,” Vassos said, announcing her sudden exit.
“I have to go back and be a mom,” she said. “My family needs me.”
Vassos has four children and two grandchildren. Her husband John, whom she was married to for 32 years, died in January 2021 of pancreatic cancer
On the three-year anniversary of John's death this year, Joan posted to Instagram: “He was the husband that always made me feel safe and cherished. He was the parent that was always the fun one because that's all he knew how to do...lucky kids because fun in his book was generally epic. I could go on for hours."
Vassos enjoys listening to Elton John, spending time with her dog, and cooking, according to ABC.
“Vassos is a remarkable woman whose life has been defined by her resilience, zest for adventure and strong family values,” the network said in a press release.
ABC greenlit a female-led version of the show after “The Golden Bachelor” became a major hit last season — with more than 43 million viewers across platforms tuning in for the debut. The show inspired viewers of all ages that "it's never too late to find love."
Turner, 72, proposed to contestant Theresa Nist, 70, in the show's finale that aired in November. The pair got married in a live televised wedding in January. Unfortunately, the two called it quits about three months into their marriage.
“The Golden Bachelorette” will air Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET on ABC when it premieres in the fall.
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are ‘Headed for a Divorce,’ He ‘Already Moved Out’
Ben Affleck has hit a breaking point with Jennifer Lopez and has “moved out” of the home they share, a source exclusively tells In Touch.
“The writing is on the wall – it’s over,” the insider dishes. “They’re headed for a divorce – and for once, [Ben’s] not to blame!”
Fans have noticed that Ben and Jennifer have been spending increasing amounts of time apart in recent weeks. The actor did not attend the Met Gala with his wife on May 6, despite her important position as co-chair of the event. Ben’s official excuse for missing the Met Gala was that he was busy filming The Accountant 2, but In Touch’s source says he “decided to call it quits” on his marriage to the A-list singer.
“He’s focusing on his work and his kids now,” the insider adds. “Ben already moved out and they’ll likely have to sell the dream house they spent two years searching for. They’ll never stop loving each other, but she can’t control him, and he can’t change her. There’s no way it could have lasted.”
An ongoing problem in the pair’s relationship was the different ways they handled the spotlight, with Jennifer embracing media attention and Ben shying away from it. In J.Lo’s documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told, the Air star admitted, “Getting back together, I said, ‘Listen, one of the things I don’t want is a relationship on social media.’ Then I sort of realized it’s not a fair thing to ask. It’s sort of, like, you’re going to marry a boat captain and you go, ‘Well, I don’t want the water.’ We’re trying to learn to compromise.”
Jennifer added, “I don’t think [Ben] is very comfortable with me doing this, [but] he doesn’t want to stop me,” and a source says, “Ben would never try to stifle [Jennifer]’s dreams or tell her she can’t do something that advances her career, even though she can be quite controlling of him.”
Unfortunately, compromising ended up being harder than the couple thought. “They waited almost two decades to get back together, but in the end, they just couldn’t make it work,” the insider explains. “They both said they’d matured and learned from their mistakes, but some of the bigger issues that tore them apart the first time remained the same.”
Ben and Jen first dated in the early 2000s and were just days away from tying the knot when they called off their 2003 wedding. They stayed together until January 2004 before ending the relationship. It wasn’t until 2021 that they reconciled, which led to them finally tying the knot in July 2022.
Will Smith Reveals 'One of the Most Gangsta Ride-or-Die' Friends in His Life
The list included the likes of DJ Jazzy Jeff and Alfonso Ribiero. However, there was another big star that he named as “one of the most gangsta ride-or-die’s I’ve ever had.”
The person in question is his partner Jada Pinkett Smith. “It’s funny, I was just talking about this, I have always been blessed that there has never been a time in my life when I didn’t look to the side and have a ride or die right there,” he reflected while speaking to ET.
Will continued, saying, “Jada is one of the most gangsta ride-or-die’s I’ve ever had.”
If you missed it, Will recently revealed how his perspective on money has changed over the years.
‘Eddie Winslow’ Trends After Sidney Starr Uses Darius McCrary As Subscriber Bait
“Eddie Winslow” is trending on Twitter after Sidney Starr used “Family Matters” star Darius McCrary as subscriber bait for her OnlyFans account.
Sidney posted a video of herself and Darius getting up close and personal along with the caption:
Y’ALL WANNA SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT WITH ME AND ME EDDIE WINSLOW?? SUBSCRIBE TO MY ONLYFANS RIGHT NOW 😈
Now, this isn’t the first time Darius McCrary and Sidney Starr have put on a social media spectacle for attention so this doesn’t come as a surprise to many.
And considering Darius’ child support woes it doesn’t seem far-fetched for him to do something strange for a little change.
But, the truth of the matter is Sidney Starr is still in the stunt business and will do anything for attention and cash.
The video she’s teasing on Twitter is actually from a 2021 photoshoot she did with Darius.
She repurposed the content years later to lure new subscribers to her OnlyFans account.
You know Sidney Starr is no stranger to using men for clout.
You may recall that she famously lied about having a sexual relationship with rapper Chingy and completely derailed his career.
Social media is buzzing as “Eddie Winslow” trends, with those who hadn’t clocked the tea now taking to their timelines to react to Sidney Starr’s latest antics involving Darius McCrary!
Estranged Husband of ‘Bachelorette’ Star Rachel Lindsay Still Lives in Home as She Pays Expenses
According to RadarOnline.com, the reality star urged the court to seal specific sections of Bryan’s recent support motion.
Abasolo filed for divorce on January 1, 2024, and wants Rachel to pay him monthly spousal support. The 44-year-old chiropractor claims he needs the money to afford his own place. Bryan still lives with his ex at their home in Los Angeles, where she pays most of the bills.
According to Radar, Bryan declared in his court filing, “Neither of us wants to continue to live together.”
He added, “Our current living situation is very awkward and strained. We generally do not even talk to each other and try to avoid each other. Rachel has security cameras outside our home. Only Rachel has the credentials to the security cameras, and Rachel can monitor my comings and goings.”
“I want to move out of our family residence as soon as possible, but maintaining our standard of living is not financially feasible at this time,” he added. “I placed my career as a chiropractor on hold to move twice for Rachel’s career. These moves were detrimental to my Chiropractic business, while Rachel’s income and success as a media personality skyrocketed.”
Bryan said he only pulls in $1,700 per month in income.
As Radar reports, in her latest filing, Rachel accused Bryan of violating a confidentiality agreement they had previously established for exchanging financial documents in the case.
She requested that the court seal this information to safeguard herself from repercussions.
As of now, a judge has not decided on the matter.
Prince’s ‘Purple Rain’ Commemorates 40th Anniversary With 4K UHD and Digital Release
”Purple Rain” made its cinematic debut on July 27, 1984 and was co-written and directed by Albert Magnoli. The film, was loosely inspired from Prince’s own life, and grossed over $70 million worldwide. This was feat back in the eighties where films rarely made that kind of money let alone musicals. The Prince starrer clinched an Academy Award for Best Original Song Score, and catapulted the then 26-year-old artist to unparalleled stardom.
Alongside Prince, the film featured Apollonia Kotero as the protégé and love interest of Prince’s character. She was revered for her beauty and how she captivated the lead character, The Kid, played by Prince. Also casts were actual members of Prince’s band the Revolution as well as other artists whose songs Prince had written or produced, such as Morris Day and The Time. We say all that to say, fans fell in love with the entire cast and their hits, we heard and saw play out on screen. More on those hits … The iconic motion picture soundtrack, boasted smash records like “Let’s Go Crazy,” “When Doves Cry,” and “I Would Die 4 U,” in addition to the legendary title track, has sold over 25 million copies to date.
Albert Magnoli, a recent graduate of the USC School of Cinema-Television at the time, was handpicked to helm “Purple Rain” following the success of his student film “Jazz.” This caught the eye of Warner Bros. executives and the rest was history – that’s Hollywood for you!
The “Purple Rain” 4K UHD Disc offers fans a plethora of previously released special features, ensuring an immersive experience for longtime Prince fans and new audiences alike. Here’s a list of the included special features:
Commentary by director Albert Magnoli, producer Robert Cavallo and cinematographer Donald E. Thorin
First Avenue: The Road to Pop Royalty – featurette
Let’s Go Crazy – music video
Take Me with U – music video
When Doves Cry – Music Video
I Would Die 4 U/Baby I’m a Star – music video
Purple Rain – music video
Jungle Love – music video
The Bird – music video
Sex Shooter – music video
This refreshing release feels like a must have and just in time for Summer. More importantly, this drop highlights 40 years of celebrated excellence for Prince, who we all miss dearly.
P-Valley Star Brandee Evans Joins Sheryl Lee Ralph in ‘The Fabulous Four’ an Upcoming Comedy Film
Star of P-Valley, Brandee Evans, just joined Sheryl Lee Ralph for a new film, The Fabulous Four.
Evans, best known for playing Mercedes Woodbine, is boarded into a cast that tapped Ralph to star alongside acting icons Susan Sarandon and Bette Midler with Megan Mullally, which is being billed as a comedy being released on July 26, 2024.
Here’s the drop as reported by Black Film and TV: the film “follows three longtime friends (Ralph, Sarandon and Mullally) who go to Key West to be bridesmaids in a surprise wedding of their college friend Marilyn (Midler).” Now, with all four friends back together, “sisterhoods are rekindled, the past rises up again in all its glory, and there are enough sparks, drinks and romance to change all their lives in ways they never expected,” based on the logline. Evans will play Ralph’s daughter.
Evans will be reprising her role as Mercedes in the new season of P-Valley, which is one of Starz’s hit series alongside the Power franchise. Back in 2021, Evans was quoted by Shadow and Act in an interview:
“I don’t think on TV you’ve really seen what happens truly at home on any show that you try to compare us to, and we’re going to continue to break that barrier. This isn’t anything you’ve ever seen before, P-Valley stands alone in that sense,” she said.”And it’s shot from a woman’s gaze, which I think is so beautiful and Katori [Hall] is going to continue on with those female directors this season as well. It’s a beautiful moment when you’re able to see it through a woman’s eyes and mostly with a woman’s perspective on the show.”
The Brooklyn Nets to Retire Vince Carter’s Jersey Next Season
Toronto traded Carter in 2004, and Carter had the opportunity to find a new life and play some of his best years during his five-year stint in New Jersey until 2009. Jason Kidd and Carter are two legendary players who found success together because of their feel for the game.
Carter still holds the single-season record for most points in a season, with 2,070 points in the 2006-2007 season. Carter is in the top ten for multiple categories in the organization, and the timing seemed right. The Brooklyn Nets flew into Orlando to Vince’s house to congratulate him on making the Nasmith Hall of Fame’s class for later this year and to deliver this special announcement.
Carter became the team’s seventh player to get his jersey retired, joining greats like Julius Erving, Drazen Petrovic, and Jason Kidd. The video starts with an iconic shot from Carter against his old team in his third year with the Nets. It then shows the commentator talking about Carter’s greatness and how he was an all-time player for the organization.
He started to catch on when they showed Carter’s jersey beside Kidd’s.
During this busy Playoff period, Kid still found time to commemorate and congratulate his friend and former teammate on this incredible accomplishment.
“Congratulations on having your number retired next to mine,” Kidd said in the video as Carter smiled. “We got five and 15, you made the game so easy. Maybe too easy. But again congratulations you had an incredible career. I think you played 40 years somewhere around there. Well deserved, Understand you were one of my best teammates you know in New Jersey. Again, made the game easy.”
Vince was touched by the video, and they asked him what emotions he felt after watching both videos.
“So I think about you know coming into the league, trying to be, you know the best player you can be,” Carter told the producer. “And you know you go through a trade and you get new life. Especially playing with someone like J Kidd who was a Hall of Famer. Legend. Up in the stands as well and I heard a story from Gary Susman talking about J Kidd after I hit that shot in Toronto, he felt like I was a guy that he could trust.”
'GMA3' Anchor DeMarco Morgan's Skin-Tight Biker Shorts Cause a Stir With ABC Execs
Good Morning America 3 co-host DeMarco Morgan shared photos of himself after a bike ride in Santa Monica just a few weeks ago which have now gained more attention than he may have ever anticipated, RadarOnline.com has learned.
Top brass are claimed to be mulling how to address Morgan's Instagram snaps after "executives at the highest levels of ABC have flagged the photos internally," according to a new report.
The images of Morgan in skin-tight shorts make for an uncomfortable fit with ABC's family-friendly corporate parent Disney, sources told the New York Post.
"It leaves very little to the imagination," said an insider who claimed execs had a heated discussion about whether or not to ask the TV personality to take them down.
ABC News has declined to comment, per the report. RadarOnline.com has reached out.
"It leaves very little to the imagination," said an insider who claimed there has been a heated discussion among execs focused on whether or not to ask the TV personality to take them down.
Morgan has not only caused a stir online but also at the office, insiders in a separate report claimed. "The buzz surrounding DeMarco's wardrobe has earned him the affectionate moniker DeYummy," a source told Closer in a report published last week. "He knows he's got it and he's not afraid to flaunt it — and with a physique like his, who can blame him?"
Fans were just as enthusiastic about the pics shared on social media in April. "Mr. D, stop teasing us women," one person echoed in the comments. "Shots like this should be outlawed because I damn sure zoomed in," a second wrote while a third quipped, "Well ... well ... well."
Fans were just as enthusiastic about the pics shared on social media in April.
DeMarco remains a permanent anchor for the show after taking over the reins alongside Eva Pilgrim in May 2023 following his time as a fill-in host.
Former ABC News president Kim Godwin, who recently exited as the network's president, had the talented duo replace T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach as co-hosts of GMA3 after their budding romance came to light.
Just last month, yet another shakeup was revealed when it was reported that ABC News weatherman Rob Marciano was no longer with the company, allegedly getting fired a year after temporarily getting pulled off the air for "anger management issues."
Biden and Trump Agree to Face Off in Presidential Debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both confirmed their participation in a debate on June 27, marking a historically early face-off in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. This event, organized by CNN and set to take place in their Atlanta studios, diverges from the customary fall debates traditionally overseen by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Biden took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his acceptance of CNN’s invitation, playfully nudging Trump with a call to action, “Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place.”
Not one to back down, Trump confirmed his participation during an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, stating, “The answer is yes, I will accept.”
CNN plans to host the debate without a live audience, a format that echoes the earliest televised presidential debates. This setup is intended to focus squarely on the dialogue between Biden and Trump without the influence of audience reactions.
Both campaigns have expressed distinct preferences for the debate’s logistics and atmosphere. Biden’s team has advocated for earlier debates to align more closely with modern voting timelines and to enhance voter engagement before early voting begins. On the other hand, Trump has shown interest in larger, more dynamic settings, although he has agreed to the no-audience format for the upcoming June event.
The debate will offer voters a chance to assess the candidates well ahead of the general election, providing insights into their policies, readiness, and ability to engage on critical national issues.
DeMarco remains a permanent anchor for the show after taking over the reins alongside Eva Pilgrim in May 2023 following his time as a fill-in host.
Former ABC News president Kim Godwin, who recently exited as the network's president, had the talented duo replace T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach as co-hosts of GMA3 after their budding romance came to light.
Just last month, yet another shakeup was revealed when it was reported that ABC News weatherman Rob Marciano was no longer with the company, allegedly getting fired a year after temporarily getting pulled off the air for "anger management issues."
Biden and Trump Agree to Face Off in Presidential Debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have both confirmed their participation in a debate on June 27, marking a historically early face-off in the run-up to the 2024 presidential election. This event, organized by CNN and set to take place in their Atlanta studios, diverges from the customary fall debates traditionally overseen by the Commission on Presidential Debates.
Biden took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his acceptance of CNN’s invitation, playfully nudging Trump with a call to action, “Over to you, Donald. As you said: anywhere, any time, any place.”
Not one to back down, Trump confirmed his participation during an interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, stating, “The answer is yes, I will accept.”
CNN plans to host the debate without a live audience, a format that echoes the earliest televised presidential debates. This setup is intended to focus squarely on the dialogue between Biden and Trump without the influence of audience reactions.
Both campaigns have expressed distinct preferences for the debate’s logistics and atmosphere. Biden’s team has advocated for earlier debates to align more closely with modern voting timelines and to enhance voter engagement before early voting begins. On the other hand, Trump has shown interest in larger, more dynamic settings, although he has agreed to the no-audience format for the upcoming June event.
The debate will offer voters a chance to assess the candidates well ahead of the general election, providing insights into their policies, readiness, and ability to engage on critical national issues.
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