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#MAGFAB: V MAGAZINE Winter 2024 Issue Cover Star is Naomi Campbell

Naomi Campbell is V MAGAZINE’s new cover star for the new V151 Winter 2024 issue. Starring on two special covers captured by photographer Sølve Sundsbø and styled by Gro Curtis in Dolce&Gabbana and Dolce&Gabbana Beauty, the supermodel and four-time V cover star is ringing in the beginning of the winter season and the mark of an exciting new issue in serious style. 
V151 hits global newsstands starting November 7th.


#RHOA: Cynthia Bailey Says Lenny Kravitz Got Her Phone Number and Never Called Her 
Cynthia Bailey and Lenny Kravitz could've been an item! On Friday, Nov. 1, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 57, participated in a live taping of Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge’s Two Ts in a Pod podcast at the iHeartRadio Theater in Burbank, Calif., where she revealed that the Grammy winner did not call her after obtaining her phone number. 

Bailey said that she met Kravitz, 60, at Mick Jagger’s star-studded 80th birthday party last July in London, where the rock legend introduced them to each other.
"I didn't really feel any sparks," the reality TV star admitted. Bailey continued to say that tried to play it "really cool" around Kravitz, given that she has "talked about him [for] the last five years."

"He was really nice. He didn't seem overly interested or anything," she added, before detailing that Kravitz inquired about getting in touch with her.
"He asked Mick's fiancée for my number," Bailey said, which prompted Mellencamp, 43, to ask: "But did he ask for anybody else's number?"
"That I don't know," Bailey then replied, before joking, "Apparently so. He didn't use my damn number."

Last September, Bailey has mentioned that she met someone she was interested in romantically, though she said she was taking things slow following her separation from Fox Sports correspondent Mike Hill after their two years of marriage.
"It's coming along all right, it's coming along,” she said of her dating life at the time. “There's someone that I really like dating a lot, but we're taking it slow. I'm still open to dating other people.”
Bailey filed for divorce from Hill in October 2022. She shared a statement with PEOPLE at the time that read, “God does not make mistakes! I truly believe in my heart Mike coming into my life was destiny. I jumped in, both feet first and gave it my all."

"Although that journey has come to an end," she added. "I am so grateful for our continued friendship, and the beautiful memories that we made together. God willing, I will find love again. Whatever is destined to be, will be; and I could not be more excited for my next chapter!"
The Real Housewives of Atlanta's season 16 is set to premiere in 2025.


#NewMusic: Tuxedo is back with new project Tuxedo IV
“Bonding over a shared love of Parliament, Zapp and other signs in the greater funk Zodiac, Mayer Hawthorne (Aquarius) and Jake One (Taurus), collectively known as Tuxedo, return with their fourth studio  album, the fittingly title Tuxedo IV. 

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Their powers combined have yet again yielded a bevy of absolute slappers that are packaged perfectly for dance floors in 2024. Roll the windows down and turn the volume up. Tuxedo are back for more. Don’t think twice.”


#HipHopNews: Ye Set To Release Billion-Dollar Documentary ‘In Whose Name?’ In 2025
Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has a documentary in the works. A promo reel of the Chicago lyricist’s In Whose Name? is expected to premiere at the American Film Market (AFM) in Las Vegas, Nevada, on Thursday (Nov. 7).

The film, which reportedly has a budget of a billion dollars, will follow Ye’s journey to becoming among the richest Black men in America in addition to “uncovering why the superstar risked everything he had built in the name of freedom.”
Directed by Nicolas Ballesteros, who followed the rapper around with an iPhone for the past six years, viewers can look forward to the project exploring “overlapping influences of corporate exploitation, racial complexities and psychological struggles inherent in the American dream,” all of which the “POWER” hitmaker has dealt with in recent times.

Goodfellas’ Head of Sales Eva Diederix and Marie Zeniter, vice president of sales at Utopia, said in a joint statement that the upcoming release will offer an “unfiltered view without narration” of the artist’s life. “It invites audiences to draw their own conclusions on themes of fame, religion and power,” read the release, per Variety. “We believe audiences globally deserve the chance to witness how one of the world’s most influential figures navigates the complexities and contradictions of celebrity.”

In Whose Name? was produced by Ballesteros alongside Jack M. Russell and Shy Ranje, with Justin Staple — who previously directed 2020’s American Rapstar — serving as co-executive producer. The film is expected to debut in 2025.
In Whose Name? certainly won’t be the first documentary fans have gotten from Ye. In 2022, “jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy” arrived on Netflix with over two decades of footage on the multifaceted musician and designer's life and career courtesy of Clarence “Coodie” Simmons and Chike Ozah.

Outside of the film, Ye is also preparing to release his next solo album, BULLY. Though not much is known about the LP at the moment, he gave fans a taste of what to expect with singles like “BEAUTY AND THE BEAST” and “PREACHER MAN.”


Ex-Louisville officer Brett Hankison is GUILTY of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights

A jury on Friday found former Louisville police officer Brett Hankison guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights during a fatal botched police raid, in a retrial of the federal case against him.

The guilty verdict came hours after the jury acquitted Hankison of a second count of violating the civil rights of three of Taylor's neighbors, who lived in an adjacent apartment that was also struck by gunfire during the raid. After the partial verdict was delivered, jurors, who remained deadlocked on the count specifically related to Taylor, were instructed by the judge to continue deliberating.

The jury returned a guilty verdict on that count shortly before 9:30 p.m., according to Louisville ABC affiliate WHAS.
Family and friends of Taylor hugged each other and cheered after leaving court late Friday night.
Speaking to reporters after the verdict, Tamika Palmer, Taylor's mother, thanked prosecutors and jurors. "They stayed the course," Palmer said of prosecutors, who retried the case after Hankison's first federal trial ended in a mistrial last year when the jury was unable to reach a unanimous decision after deliberating for several days.

As deliberations this time around stretched late into the evening Friday, Palmer said she began to feel defeated. "The later it got, the harder it got, and I'm just glad to be on the other side," she said.
"Now, I just want people to continue to say Breonna Taylor's name," her mother said.
Taylor was fatally shot during the March 2020 raid. The three officers fired dozens of rounds after her boyfriend fired one round at them, striking one of the officers.

Hankison fired 10 rounds through Taylor's sliding glass door and window, which were covered with blinds and curtains, prosecutors said. Several of the rounds traveled into Taylor's neighbor's apartment, where three people were at the time. None of the 10 rounds hit anyone.
Prosecutors argued Hankison's use of force was unjustified, put people in danger and violated the civil rights of Taylor and her three neighbors. The indictment alleged Hankison deprived Taylor of the right to be free from unreasonable seizures and deprived her neighbors of the right to be free from the deprivation of liberty without due process of law.

Several witnesses, including Louisville's current police chief, testified during the trial that the former officer violated Louisville police policy requiring officers to identify a target before firing, according to The Associated Press.

The defense argued during the trial that Hankison had joined a poorly planned raid and that he fired his weapon after believing someone was advancing toward the other officers, the AP reported.
The charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison if convicted.

The plainclothes officers were serving a warrant searching for Taylor's ex-boyfriend, who they alleged was dealing drugs, when they broke down the door to her apartment. He was not at the residence, but her current boyfriend, Kenneth Walker, thought someone was breaking into the home and fired one shot with a handgun, striking one of the officers in the leg. The three officers returned fire, shooting 32 bullets into the apartment.
The original indictment alleged Hankison had also violated Walker's civil rights, though Walker was removed from the charge at the beginning of the retrial.

The retrial marked the third trial for Hankison, following the initial mistrial as well as a state trial in 2022, in which he was acquitted of multiple wanton endangerment charges.
Like in his previous trials, Hankison took the stand during the retrial, getting emotional at times over two days of testimony, according to WHAS, the ABC affiliate in Louisville covering the case in the courtroom.

Hankison told the jurors he was "trying to stay alive, [and] trying to keep my partners alive," according to WHAS.
Hankison insisted "the only person my bullet could have struck was the shooter," saying there was "zero risk" of hitting anyone outside the threat, according to WHAS.

He said that night was the first time he fired his gun in nearly 20 years of policing, according to the AP.
Hankison was fired from the Louisville Metro Police Department for violating department procedure when he "wantonly and blindly" fired into the apartment.

The two other officers involved in the raid were not charged. Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron called Taylor's death a "tragedy" but said the two officers were justified in their use of force after having been fired upon by Walker.
"Today, Brett Hankison was found guilty by a jury of his peers for willfully depriving Breonna Taylor of her constitutional rights," said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. "His use of deadly force was unlawful and put Ms. Taylor in harm's way. This verdict is an important step toward accountability for the violation of Breonna Taylor's civil rights, but justice for the loss of Ms. Taylor is a task that exceeds human capacity."

"This defendant is being held accountable for his willful and heinous use of deadly force that endangered the life of Breonna Taylor," said Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division. "Breonna Taylor's life mattered. We hope the jury's verdict recognizing this violation of Ms. Taylor's civil and constitutional rights brings some small measure of comfort to her family and loved ones who have suffered so deeply from the tragic events of March 2020. We hope that communities use this moment to say her name and to engrave on their hearts and minds Breonna Taylor's life and enduring legacy. The Justice Department will continue to vigorously defend the civil rights of every person in this country to be free from unlawful police violence."


Lenny Kravitz has no hard feelings toward Channing Tatum
The rocker, 60, recently teased plans his actress daughter Zoë Kravitz, 35, and actor Channing, 44, could be set to marry – but the couple split last week almost exactly a year after they got engaged.
“He understands that these things happen and just wants them to both be happy.” a source has now told Page Six about the musician’s outlook on the split.

The insider added Lenny and Channing had grown “really close” over the past few years, with the source saying the actor “felt a strong bond with Lenny as well” and stating “the feeling was mutual on Lenny’s end”.
“There was no dramatic falling out between Channing and Zoë. They really just grew apart and decided it was best for them to go their separate ways.

“(They) handled the breakup very maturely (after) they came to a mutual realization that they were better off friends than romantic partners.” Zoë and Channing are said to have “been in touch” since their break-up, with a separate source telling Page Six.

Since the pair split, a second source has said Zoë has stayed upbeat as she “has a lot on her mind” with her career.
Zoë was also reportedly in high spirits at a Halloween party in the wake of her break-up from Channing.
Despite Zoë and Channing’s split, a separate source told UsWeekly there was a chance the couple’s romance could be reignited by them working together on their next project.

“Film is their passion, so it could bring them back together. They thrive while being on set together and will be able to get through it. “Both of them are very professional and there is no bad blood between them.” the former couple are set to start filming the upcoming ‘Alpha Gang’ in spring 2025 and the insider said.


John Legend’s Manager Recalls “Terrifying” Moment At Diddy NYE Party

"I hope it encourages more to come forward and share their stories." John Legend‘s longtime manager, Ty Stiklorius, recently opened up about her “terrifying” experience with Diddy.
In an Op-Ed published for The New York Times, Stiklorius recalls 27 years working in the music industry and laments the “pervasive predatory culture” of the business. The veteran took to Instagram the day the piece was published to give insight into her decision to pen a story centered on “a pervasive, painful truth in the music industry.”

“For too long, sexual misconduct has been treated as an open secret – a pattern that remains unchanged as power continues to be wielded without accountability. I’m speaking out in hopes that we can finally confront the reality of what so many have endured and commit to building a safer, more respectful industry for everyone,” her post reads. “I hope it encourages more to come forward and share their stories.”

The Music Industry Is Toxic. After P. Diddy, We Can Clean It Up recounts Ty Stiklorius attending a Combs New Year’s Eve yacht party. During this “terrifying” incident, Stiklorius remembers being invited into a room by a man who “seemed to be an associate” of Combs, and she was able to persuade him to let her leave the room. Stiklorius admitted that she thought nothing of the guy’s actions at the time; allegations against Diddy over sex trafficking and abuse led her to rethink the experience altogether.   
“It was an indicator,” Stiklorius said. “Power has been concentrated in the hands of kingmakers: wealthy, entitled, nearly always male gatekeepers who control nearly every door that leads to success and who can, without consequence, use their power to abuse young women and young men.”

As the music vet continued, Ty spoke about women’s safety and opined that there was never a time that ladies felt security or protection in the industry, and Combs’ case is a prime example of this.
Ty then stated that Diddy’s case could potentially lead to a “Me Too” moment before using R. Kelly and Harvey Weinstein as examples of how this could be tricky.
Nonetheless, Stiklorius wrote that she feels there is a way forward to make the industry safer for women. She indirectly called on men to be allies to women in the business, recalling how her “college friend,” aka John Legend, gave her a shot at making her mark in the industry with zero creepy strings attached.

“After P. Diddy’s arrest, some observers wondered whether the industry would finally face a ‘# MeToo’ reckoning. But reducing the scourge of sexual coercion, harassment, and violence to a few notorious individuals —whether Harvey Weinstein or R. Kelly—suggests they’re outliers and obscures the more damning, stubborn, systemic rot that had infected the music business.

“My early experiences with predators, and those that enabled them, nearly led me to give up on the music business. A few years after the boat incident…I attended a dinner where a senior music executive slipped his key card to me under the table…I declined,” Ty added. “I only persisted in the industry because, in 2005, an old college friend who was starting to find success as an artist reached out to me. That artist was John Legend and, 20 years later, I am still his manager and partner in multiple business ventures. It turns out that many artists, including John, want to be a part of a different model of business and culture.”


Jason Kelce Destroys Fan's Phone After Man Hurls Homophobic Slur At Travis Kelce For Dating Taylor Swift
On a bustling Saturday at Penn State's University Park campus, Jason Kelce - a former center for the Philadelphia Eagles - was involved in an unexpected confrontation. Attending ESPN's "College GameDay" alongside fellow ESPN commentator Pat McAfee, Jason was the victim of an unsolicited and offensive remark aimed at his brother, NFL star Travis Kelce, who has been making headlines for dating pop sensation Taylor Swift.

In a moment captured and shared widely on social media, a heckler loudly taunted Kelce, "Kelce - how does it feel that your brother is a f***** for dating Taylor Swift?" What followed was an extraordinary reaction as Jason turned around and forcefully slammed a phone to the ground.

Although details remain murky, Penn State campus police confirmed no incident report had been filed, and the Kelce brothers and Taylor Swift's representatives have yet to comment on the confrontation.
Jason Kelce, 36, has always been a staunch supporter of his younger brother's relationship with Swift. He has been vocal about the overwhelming spotlight this relationship has thrust upon their family.

Appearing on a radio show in September, Jason shared, "It's a lot. There's a lot of people paying attention at all times, which is positive and negative at times." He acknowledged the pros and cons of such public attention but remained supportive of the couple. "She's built up such a fan base... it's really cool at the same time," he added.

This incident took place amidst the excitement of the "College GameDay" kicking challenge, hosted by Pat McAfee, where participants try to kick a field goal in Vans for a hefty cash prize. Jason's participation in the challenge and his support for his brother highlight his commitment to family amid public scrutiny.
As this story continues to unfold and more reactions surface, one thing remains clear: Jason Kelce's protective instincts reveal the complexities of living in the spotlight, especially when it intertwines with such high-profile relationships.


Gayle King Responds To Megan Thee Stallion Calling Her A “Bi**h” In New Doc

Gayle King still has love for Megan Thee Stallion following the rapper admitting to lying to the CBS journalist during their 2022 interview. She also addressed Meg calling her a “bi**h” during the confession.
“Hey, I’m just sitting here, minding my own business, and people are reaching out to me saying, ‘Hey Gayle, Megan Thee Stallion just called you a bi**h,'” King, 69, shared via a clip posted to Instagram. “Well , I know you’re expecting me, or maybe you’re thinking I have something negative to say. I do not.”

“I have nothing but great, great love and respect for Megan Thee Stallion, and cheering her on always,” she shared before opening up the discussion to the upcoming Presidential election. 


50 Cent Refuses To Sell His Shows To STARZ, Cuts Ties Due To Network's Diddy Interview
50 Cent has been a significant player for the STARZ brand, delivering one of its most successful shows, "Power," along with various spinoffs. Known for his sharp business acumen, 50 Cent, whose real name is Curtis Jackson, has opted to move his ventures elsewhere, expressing dissatisfaction with the network's decision-making processes.

50 Cent's frustrations were spotlighted when he posted about a STARZ project involving P. Diddy and Fat Joe. The unnamed show, backed by LeBron James' SpringHill production studio, became a point of contention for the rapper.
"This is a s*** head move for STARZ," 50 Cent stated, condemning the network for not canceling the show in light of Diddy's recent charges. He subsequently decided against selling new series to STARZ, pointing to Diddy's involvement as a deal-breaker.

"I have no idea why they wouldn't clean this up but I'm not selling any new series to this network," 50 revealed. "This is why I said I'll wait to do the show."
In an interview with Hot97, 50 Cent delved deeper into his strained relationship with STARZ CEO Jeffrey Hirsch. He attributed this tension to Hirsch's previous connection with Diddy, particularly referencing Hirsch's role in setting up Diddy's media network, Revolt. "I don't give a f*** what your job title is," 50 Cent remarked, underscoring his belief in his own superior influence and branding power over Hirsch's executive title.

The friction between 50 Cent and STARZ has historical roots, but recent events have brought it to a head. Hirsch's stance is that collaboration, even with controversial figures like Diddy, is essential for innovation and viewership growth. However, 50 Cent's pragmatic approach demands transparent and respectful business relationships, escalating the ongoing discord.

This split is not without consequence. 50 Cent's departure impacts STARZ significantly given his substantial viewership and fanbase. As he transitions to Lionsgate, where he will launch the "50 Cent Action" channel, STARZ faces challenges in maintaining its audience metrics and production quality.
50 Cent's proactive approach includes establishing boundaries and fostering professional integrity, reflecting his seasoned navigation of the complex entertainment industry. While the severance from STARZ marks a new chapter, it also underscores broader industry challenges regarding the balance of business and personal dynamics.


Ariana Grande is Channeling Oz's Glinda at 'Wicked' Premiere With Cynthia Erivo 

Ariana Grande looks straight out of a bubble while hitting the carpet at the world premiere of Wicked held at State Theatre on in Sydney, Australia.
The 31-year-old singer and actress emulated the original Glinda from The Wizard of Oz as she walked the yellow brick road carpet alongside Cynthia Erivo, who channeled the Wicked Witch of the West!
Also in attendance were co-stars Jonathan Bailey, Jeff Goldblum (with wife Emilie Livingston), Marissa Bode and Ethan Slater.
This marks the official kick off of the Wicked global press


Kamala Harris Mirrors Maya Rudolph In 'Saturday Night Live' Cold Open, Gives Herself Advice Ahead of Election
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance during the Saturday Night Live cold open on Saturday night (November 2) in New York City.

WATCH: 
The 2024 Presidential candidate joined the show’s opening monologue in a sketch alongside Maya Rudolph as Kamala.
“Gosh, I just wish I could talk to someone who’s been in my shoes,” Maya says before sitting down at a mirror. “You know, a Black South Asian woman running for president, preferably from the Bay Area.”

Kamala is then shown as the reflection to an uproar of applause and cheers from the audience.
“I’m just here to remind you, you got this, because you can do something your opponent cannot do: You can open doors,” Kamala joked, referring to Donald Trump missing the handle while trying to get in a garbage truck earlier in the week.

Maya then laughs as the VP, who responds, “I don’t really laugh like that, do I?”
The two then go back and forth rhyming words to Kamala, like “palmala,” “dramala,” “stepmamala” and more.


Margot Robbie Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Tom Ackerley

Margot Robbie has taken on her latest role: mom. The Barbie star recently gave birth to her first child with husband Tom Ackerley, multiple outlets reported Nov. 2. the two welcomed a baby boy.
The little one's arrival comes three months after Margot first debuted her pregnancy while on vacation to Lake Como, Italy, with Tom in July. Just a week later, Margot, wearing a white polka dot dress and matching cape that showcased her bump, and Tom served up some PDA at Wimbledon, watching the matches game intently before pausing to share a sweet kiss.

Wimbledon fashion isn’t the only aspect of their partnership Margot and Tom, both 34, are acing as she recently shared insight into what makes her and her husband a perfect match. "I am so lucky," Margot told E! News at the 2024 Critics Choice Awards, detailing her marriage to “normie” husband Tom. "He likes being behind the camera. He's not fazed by any of this stuff.

The couple’s love story spans all the way back to 2013 when they met on the set of Suite Française, where Tom was third assistant director and Margot had a supporting role. Although at the time, Margot was a self-proclaimed “ultimate single gal.”
“The idea of relationships made me want to vomit," she told Vogue in 2016. "And then this crept up on me."
After all, the duo were already close before things turned romantic. “We were friends for so long.” Margot continued. “I was always in love with him, but I thought, 'Oh, he would never love me back. Don’t make it weird, Margot. Don’t be stupid and tell him that you like him.' And then it happened, and I was like, 'Of course we’re together. This makes so much sense, the way nothing has ever made sense before.'”

Flash forward two years later and the couple quietly tied the knot in Byron Bay, Australia.
And while Margot and Tom have often kept their romance out of the spotlight, the Wolf of Wall Street alum has previously expressed hope about expanding their family one day. "If I'm looking into my future 30 years from now. I want to see a big Christmas dinner with tons of kids there," she told Porter in a 2018 interview. "But definitely not at the moment. That's 100 percent certain."


Bill Condon to Direct George Clinton Biopic Starring Eddie Murphy
*Bill Condon has signed on to direct Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming biopic on George Clinton, starring Eddie Murphy as the iconic Parliament-Funkadelic frontman. 
Virgil Williams is penning the script based on Clinton’s 2017 memoir, “Brothas Be, Yo Like George, Ain’t That Funkin’ Kinda Hard On You?” This biopic will chronicle Clinton’s influential role in music, exploring the origins of Parliament-Funkadelic. Murphy will also produce alongside John Davis and others, with Clinton involved as an executive producer.

According to the official release, “The film is the untold story of influential pioneer of funk and his tumultuous journey to founding musical collective Parliament-Funkadelic. Known for their outlandish sci-fi themes, surreal sounds and psychedelic shows, Clinton and his band’s wild road redefined music and culture.”

Murphy and Condon last collaborated on “Dreamgirls,” winning Golden Globe, SAG, and Critics Choice Awards and earning Eddie an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
The Hollywood icon recently reprised his role as Alex Foley in the fourth installment of “Beverly Hills Cop,” now streaming on Netflix.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the latest installment of “Beverly Hills Cop” was part of a one-time licensing deal between Netflix and Paramount. Former Viacom CEO Bob Bakish said the licensing deal “will produce a new film based on an iconic IP and further expands our relationship with this important original production client.”

Murphy previously starred in Amazon MGM Studios’ “Candy Cane Lane” and “Coming 2 America.” You can next catch him in “The Pickup” with Keke Palmer and Pete Davidson.


Ed Sheeran Wins Marvin Gaye Plagiarism Suit in Appeals Court

Ed Sheeran can finally put the plagiarism lawsuit alleging he copied a Marvin Gaye classic behind him now that he’s beat it, again, in Appeals Court.
Billboard reports that the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit rejected the infringement lawsuit from Structured Asset Sales (a minority stake owner of Gaye’s “Let’s Get It On”) in regards to Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud.”

In the decision that was written by the judges panel, they wrote about the song, “The four-chord progression at issue—ubiquitous in pop music—even coupled with a syncopated harmonic rhythm, is too well-explored to meet the originality threshold that copyright law demands. Overprotecting such basic elements would threaten to stifle creativity and undermine the purpose of copyright law.”

The decision also allegedly noted the lack of similarities in other areas of “Thinking Out Loud” and “Let’s Get It On,” writing: “Neither the melody nor the lyrics of ‘Thinking Out Loud’ bears any resemblance to those in ‘Let’s Get It On.’ Undeniable and obvious differences exist between them.”
The lawsuit was originally brought forward last year by the heirs of Ed Townsend — the songwriter and producer who co-wrote Marvin Gaye’s classic song. The Townsend estate, including his daughter, Kathryn Townsend Griffin, sister Helen McDonald, and the estate of his former wife, Cherrigale Townsend, sought $100 million in damages. Investment banker David Pullman and Structured Asset Sales were also involved since SSA is a “beneficial owner of the song’s copyright” according to a legal filing.

While in court for the case, Sheeran revealed that he would be “stopping” his musical career if he was found guilty for having copied Gaye’s song. “I find it really insulting to my work my whole life as a singer-songwriter and diminish it,” he explained.
Last May, Sheeran was found to not be liable for copying “Let’s Get It On” — with the verdict claiming that he did not replicate key harmonies and melodies from Gaye’s famous song.


Naturi Naughton Calls 50 Cent’s Comments About Omari Hardwick Overvaluing Himself ‘Insane
Naturi Naughton is not hearing what 50 Cent is trying to say about Omari Hardwick.
In case you missed it, 50 Cent and Omari Hardwick, once close collaborators on the STARZ series Power, appear to be at odds over Hardwick’s recent remarks regarding his compensation for the show.
In an interview with The Breakfast Club, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson expressed frustration, saying he believes Hardwick “overvalues” himself, especially since the actor hasn’t been part of any notable projects since Power concluded in 2020.

“I think he overvalues himself,” 50 Cent told the show hosts. “Because… it’s been a long time since he’s been in Power, why are we not excited about the new projects?”
Charlamagne Tha God, seeming puzzled, asked, “What new projects? I didn’t know…”
“See, that’s what I’m talking about,” 50 replied. “If there was noise going on, if he was that big of a draw, then we would see noise, we would see new things happening. We’d see you out where you’re actively in a place where they’re looking for you.”

When asked if they still have a good relationship, 50 responded bluntly: “No, because you leave it like it’s me not giving you the money.”
“That’s insane to me,” Naturi Naughton said to TMZ in response to 50’s statements. “Omari is literally the epitome of Power. Omari Hardwick started this amazing journey and I don’t know all of what happened with 50 and O. But I’ll say this: I love Omari Hardwick. He’s an amazingly talented human and he’s also a good person. But there would be no Power without Ghost.”

If you don’t know the why of it all, the tension traces back to a June 2022 episode of The Pivot podcast, where Hardwick shared that he earned $150,000 per episode on Power, a figure he felt was too low given his role as “the face of the network.” Hardwick revealed, “I still haven’t made what I should have made. I still never made the money—no, the money, I never made what I should have made. Never. Period. It’s happening now, finally.” He added that he had to borrow money from 50 Cent to support his family during production breaks and was proud to have repaid it. Hardwick suggested that 50 and series producer Courtney Kemp knew he was being underpaid, although he primarily blamed STARZ.

As for 50 Cent, even a minor mention of his name alongside Hardwick’s compensation issues was reason to take offense. “If you’re saying, ‘Courtney and 50 know,’ you’re saying that, but they don’t know who Courtney is—I introduced people to her. They don’t know who she is, so you’re leaving it as, ‘50 didn’t make sure I got paid.’ Mary [J. Blige] will tell you, she got paid a lot of money on the show the whole time. I made sure that sh*t was right.”


Jamie Foxx’s New Comedy Special ‘What Had Happened Was…’ Premieres Dec. 10 on Netflix

Netflix has announced the upcoming release of Jamie Foxx: What Had Happened Was…, a comedy special premiering globally on December 10. The event, directed by Hamish Hamilton, marks Foxx’s return to stand-up, delivering his signature humor and storytelling.

The special is executive produced by Jamie Foxx, alongside Datari Turner, Marcus King, James Longman, Raj Kapoor, Hamish Hamilton, and Katy Mullan. Foxx’s own Foxxhole Productions and Done + Dusted handle production. Fans worldwide can expect an evening of laughter as Foxx shares hilarious insights and moments from his illustrious career and life.


New Couple Alert? Woah Vicky Posts and Deletes Cozy Photos With Antonio Brown
Social media personality Woah Vicky raised eyebrows when she posted and deleted a tweet showing her cozying up with Antonio Brown.

In one photo, the pair appeared to be embraced in a restaurant, while in another, they were seen riding around in his vehicle. Vicky didn’t keep the image up for long, but curious social media users quickly screenshot the “relationship reveal.
Brown has not commented on his status with Vicky. However, he later shared his own photo with a different female companion. Brown has previously been linked to other high-profile women, including Keyshia Cole. Earlier this year, he sparked romance rumors after spending time with rapper Lil Kim, though she never confirmed or denied a relationship.

Vicky, on the other hand, followed up with tweets that read, “I just be playing” and “I’m single.”
It’s unclear what’s really going on with these two. However, it’s not surprising they would cross paths, especially considering their shared support of Donald Trump.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Quick stroll at Walmart

Holiday spirit, or they bought the outfit there and are now looking for a refund. Who knows, really?


EVENING GOODIES: Meet Mr B.
Meet Mr. B! You can see more when GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS! And remember to exercise CAUTION AT WORK!

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Enjoy!


HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!!!
EFREM

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