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#MAGFAB: Dreams of Inclusion, Positivity and Justice in Harper's Bazaar España January 2025
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of dreams,” America’s once First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt said. Her tenure as First Lady, from 1933 to 1945, coincided with the Great Depression and World War II, periods that demanded strong leadership and a renewed sense of hope.
The theme of Dreams is central to Harper’s Bazaar España’s [IG] January 2025 issue. Rising Nigerian model Mayowa Adagunduro carries the torch of strong sentiments expressed by Bazaar Spain, in an issue that goes far deeper than best new fashion looks for 2025, based on their introductory commentary.
Adagunduro is styled by Claudia Laukamp in images by Vladimir Marti [IG]. / Makeup by Raquel Alvarez Diaz
Designers attached to the four covers top to bottom are: [1] YSL by Anthony Vaccarello; [2] Maison Valentino by Alessandro Michele; [3] Chanel Official; jewelry from Roberto Coin; [4] Gucci; jewelry from Cartier
Dreams Are Serious Business in Today’s World
Model Mayowa Adagunduro fulfills her dream of starring on her first cover in Spanish fashion media. The vast majority of us join Bazaar’s praise of her solid range of expression and poses on the four covers.
Bazaar goes deeper, though, and openly embraces words like diversity and inclusion at the very time these themes are under attack in America and elsewhere on the global fashion circuit. In their own sentiments, Bazaar Spain embraces themes of inclusion, positivity and a new and permanent fashion reality as Dreams of their own.
This is focused on the cynical view that inclusion and diversity are only temporal in fashion, that only a small number of fashion insiders really care about inclusion and diversity. For many of us — and clearly Bazaar Spain under its Editor in Chief Inma Jimenez Mateos, who is also Creative Director of Hearst Spain, there is clarity on the subject of race, social injustice and global history.
Bazaar’s choice of Eleanor Roosevelt is a maverick one, frankly, and we applauds them for this selection.
The theme of Dreams is central to Harper’s Bazaar España’s [IG] January 2025 issue. Rising Nigerian model Mayowa Adagunduro carries the torch of strong sentiments expressed by Bazaar Spain, in an issue that goes far deeper than best new fashion looks for 2025, based on their introductory commentary.
Adagunduro is styled by Claudia Laukamp in images by Vladimir Marti [IG]. / Makeup by Raquel Alvarez Diaz
Designers attached to the four covers top to bottom are: [1] YSL by Anthony Vaccarello; [2] Maison Valentino by Alessandro Michele; [3] Chanel Official; jewelry from Roberto Coin; [4] Gucci; jewelry from Cartier
Dreams Are Serious Business in Today’s World
Model Mayowa Adagunduro fulfills her dream of starring on her first cover in Spanish fashion media. The vast majority of us join Bazaar’s praise of her solid range of expression and poses on the four covers.
Bazaar goes deeper, though, and openly embraces words like diversity and inclusion at the very time these themes are under attack in America and elsewhere on the global fashion circuit. In their own sentiments, Bazaar Spain embraces themes of inclusion, positivity and a new and permanent fashion reality as Dreams of their own.
This is focused on the cynical view that inclusion and diversity are only temporal in fashion, that only a small number of fashion insiders really care about inclusion and diversity. For many of us — and clearly Bazaar Spain under its Editor in Chief Inma Jimenez Mateos, who is also Creative Director of Hearst Spain, there is clarity on the subject of race, social injustice and global history.
Bazaar’s choice of Eleanor Roosevelt is a maverick one, frankly, and we applauds them for this selection.
Mateos is planting a flag in this moment, and AOC respects her deeply for doing so. So let me give her an additional boost by sharing additional inspiration from a former First Lady at one of the most troubled times in global history ever.
#RHOA: Well L👀ky L👀ky Porsha Williams Has a New Man
Porsha Williams is heading back to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and she seems to have a new man with her. The reality star has been filming her return to the show while also going through a divorce with Simon Guobadia. Originally, he made it hard for Williams to film for the show, but a judge allowed her despite their ongoing issues. According to a new interview, Williams said she's not letting her split from Guoabia slow her down, and she's already moving on romantically.
Recently, Williams spoke to E! News about her love life and shared that there is someone who has caught her attention. “I do have one person that I’m really into.” She went on to clarify that she isn't really looking at just one person. “But I still got a lot juggling right now. But there is someone I’m liking a little more than others.” Williams was asked if her friends were trying to set her up with people and she responded by saying “My friends are crazy.”
While there is one person she likes more than others, Williams also made it clear that she's still going through a divorce and she isn't into something more serious. “I’m still clearly going through the divorce and all that. They are all just being patient. Honestly, I think I hit a point in the beginning of the divorce like you don’t even want to think of a man.” She even went on to talk about the struggle of dating while going through a divorce. “Actually, I don’t want to be with another human at all. But then it’s like, ‘I wanna date! Find me someone!’ They’re like, ‘Nope. nope. We’re gonna wait until the divorce is signed.”
Williams shared that her friends were setting her up with men and said that she found her current favorite on her own. “They have a list of guys that they all have ran down and told me ‘this is this person.’ But they’re not trying to hook me up just yet and let me heal and deal.” And the conversation then turned to Shereé Whitfield. Rumors swirled that Whitfield and Guobadia were embarking on a romantic relationship. Williams clarified that Whitfield knew Guobadia prior to the two being on the show. "He knew her before. He was actually friends with a lot of us prior to coming on the show. So, it makes sense.”
The Real Housewives of Atlanta can be streamed on Peacock.
Porsha Williams is heading back to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and she seems to have a new man with her. The reality star has been filming her return to the show while also going through a divorce with Simon Guobadia. Originally, he made it hard for Williams to film for the show, but a judge allowed her despite their ongoing issues. According to a new interview, Williams said she's not letting her split from Guoabia slow her down, and she's already moving on romantically.
Recently, Williams spoke to E! News about her love life and shared that there is someone who has caught her attention. “I do have one person that I’m really into.” She went on to clarify that she isn't really looking at just one person. “But I still got a lot juggling right now. But there is someone I’m liking a little more than others.” Williams was asked if her friends were trying to set her up with people and she responded by saying “My friends are crazy.”
While there is one person she likes more than others, Williams also made it clear that she's still going through a divorce and she isn't into something more serious. “I’m still clearly going through the divorce and all that. They are all just being patient. Honestly, I think I hit a point in the beginning of the divorce like you don’t even want to think of a man.” She even went on to talk about the struggle of dating while going through a divorce. “Actually, I don’t want to be with another human at all. But then it’s like, ‘I wanna date! Find me someone!’ They’re like, ‘Nope. nope. We’re gonna wait until the divorce is signed.”
Williams shared that her friends were setting her up with men and said that she found her current favorite on her own. “They have a list of guys that they all have ran down and told me ‘this is this person.’ But they’re not trying to hook me up just yet and let me heal and deal.” And the conversation then turned to Shereé Whitfield. Rumors swirled that Whitfield and Guobadia were embarking on a romantic relationship. Williams clarified that Whitfield knew Guobadia prior to the two being on the show. "He knew her before. He was actually friends with a lot of us prior to coming on the show. So, it makes sense.”
The Real Housewives of Atlanta can be streamed on Peacock.
#MusicNews: The Queen Janet Jackson puts on a racy routine for her Vegas Residency Show at Resorts
Janet's ensemble on stage in Vegas boasted a figure-hugging fit, an embellished tie, and a corseted boning structure to snatch her in at the waist.
She completed the look with a pair of white lace-up boots as she put on a show-stopping performance for the crowd.
Keeping to the jumpsuit theme, Janet took to the stage in yet another stunning jumpsuit which featured a plunging neckline, and a gold embellishment, and showcased her slender figure.
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She added inches to her frame with a pair of matching knee-high boots and wore a flawless makeup palette.
The star then opted for another quick outfit change as she slipped into a stylish satin black double-breasted blazer dress.
Janet commanded attention on stage in the ensemble which snatched her in at the waist while her backup dancers surrounded her wearing all-black suits.
During her sold-out concert, Janet later slipped into a stylish white mesh corset jumpsuit and a matching blazer which featured a silver jewel embellishment
The incredible performance comes after Janet was reportedly offered a residency in London and passed on the offer because the Vegas deal was more lucrative.
She is reportedly set to ring in the New Year with a special New Year's Eve performance at the venue.
Earlier this year, Janet opened up on how she copes with the loss of her brother Michael Jackson 15 years after his June 2009 death.
She added inches to her frame with a pair of matching knee-high boots and wore a flawless makeup palette.
The star then opted for another quick outfit change as she slipped into a stylish satin black double-breasted blazer dress.
Janet commanded attention on stage in the ensemble which snatched her in at the waist while her backup dancers surrounded her wearing all-black suits.
The incredible performance comes after Janet was reportedly offered a residency in London and passed on the offer because the Vegas deal was more lucrative.
She is reportedly set to ring in the New Year with a special New Year's Eve performance at the venue.
Earlier this year, Janet opened up on how she copes with the loss of her brother Michael Jackson 15 years after his June 2009 death.
The Grammy-winning artist, who was on her Together Again tour, performed the song in concert opposite video footage of her late brother, noting that it's an emotional feeling 'listening to him every night, seeing him, remembering us.'
#HipHopNews: Eminem Speaks On 2025 Grammys Showdown With Kendrick Lamar: ‘it’s Stiff Competition’
Eminem is up against Kendrick Lamar in a variety of categories at the upcoming Grammy Awards – but the Detroit legend believes K.Dot is going to sweep them all.
Em and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg chopped it up with DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 for the Sirius XM channel’s 20th anniversary on Christmas Eve (December 24), and the topic of the award show came up.
“I mean, it’s very stiff competition,” Em said happily. “Kendrick’s gonna sweep that shit. He’s going to and he should.”
Kendrick has received seven nominations at the show going down on February 2, and will go up against Em in two of his three nominations, in the categories of Best Music Video and Best Rap Performance.
A long time supporter of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem previously heaped praise upon K. Dot ahead of hitting the stage together at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.
When asked by Sway Calloway if he agrees that Kendrick is “the most electrifying vocalist of this generation,” Em replied, “I absolutely would agree. Kendrick is at the very top, top tier of lyricists — not just of this generation, but of all time.”
And in 2015, the Detroit legend told The New York Times: “I love Kendrick Lamar. The way he puts albums together — front to back, they’re like pieces of art.”
Eminem holds Kendrick’s 2012 album good kid, m.A.A.d city in especially high regard, having told Genius, “When I first heard Kendrick’s debut on Aftermath, I couldn’t believe it. The fact that it was his first real album and he was able to make it into a story which intertwines with the skits like that was genius.”
He added, “That hasn’t really been done that many times, let alone on someone’s first time up. The level of wordplay, deliveries, the beats — it’s just a masterpiece.”
The pair joined forces on “Love Game” from Em’s 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, although they’ve yet to collaborate since.
Em and his longtime manager Paul Rosenberg chopped it up with DJ Whoo Kid on Shade 45 for the Sirius XM channel’s 20th anniversary on Christmas Eve (December 24), and the topic of the award show came up.
“I mean, it’s very stiff competition,” Em said happily. “Kendrick’s gonna sweep that shit. He’s going to and he should.”
Kendrick has received seven nominations at the show going down on February 2, and will go up against Em in two of his three nominations, in the categories of Best Music Video and Best Rap Performance.
A long time supporter of Kendrick Lamar, Eminem previously heaped praise upon K. Dot ahead of hitting the stage together at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show in 2022.
When asked by Sway Calloway if he agrees that Kendrick is “the most electrifying vocalist of this generation,” Em replied, “I absolutely would agree. Kendrick is at the very top, top tier of lyricists — not just of this generation, but of all time.”
And in 2015, the Detroit legend told The New York Times: “I love Kendrick Lamar. The way he puts albums together — front to back, they’re like pieces of art.”
Eminem holds Kendrick’s 2012 album good kid, m.A.A.d city in especially high regard, having told Genius, “When I first heard Kendrick’s debut on Aftermath, I couldn’t believe it. The fact that it was his first real album and he was able to make it into a story which intertwines with the skits like that was genius.”
He added, “That hasn’t really been done that many times, let alone on someone’s first time up. The level of wordplay, deliveries, the beats — it’s just a masterpiece.”
The pair joined forces on “Love Game” from Em’s 2013 album The Marshall Mathers LP 2, although they’ve yet to collaborate since.
Katt Williams Says He “Regrets” Jokes About Michael Jackson
Katt Williams has expressed his regret for past jokes he made about late music icon Michael Jackson, as he believes they played into a damaging narrative against Black men.
During an interview at the Vulture festival, Williams took accountability for going too hard at Jackson, although he didn’t specify the context or nature of the jokes he was referring to. “I shouldn’t have, honestly,” the outspoken comic admitted while speaking about his material pertaining to the late King of Pop.
“Like, some of these things are the reason that the enemy decides to go ahead and let you be famous. It’s your ability to tear down your own kind no matter how high they are. On the other hand, my job is to be funny first and to voice the opinion of a group that doesn’t get to have their opinion out there, right? So as a Black man, if you don’t love yourself, you don’t love me.”
Katt Williams has expressed his regret for past jokes he made about late music icon Michael Jackson, as he believes they played into a damaging narrative against Black men.
During an interview at the Vulture festival, Williams took accountability for going too hard at Jackson, although he didn’t specify the context or nature of the jokes he was referring to. “I shouldn’t have, honestly,” the outspoken comic admitted while speaking about his material pertaining to the late King of Pop.
“Like, some of these things are the reason that the enemy decides to go ahead and let you be famous. It’s your ability to tear down your own kind no matter how high they are. On the other hand, my job is to be funny first and to voice the opinion of a group that doesn’t get to have their opinion out there, right? So as a Black man, if you don’t love yourself, you don’t love me.”
Williams attributed his fixation on Jackson to his own mental health and being upset at Jackson, although he didn’t specify the root of his unease. “Those were the jokes of a guy that was hurt, you know?” Williams added. “By an icon.”
The comedian also revealed that Jackson’s sister, Janet Jackson, had given him grace despite the jokes he had made regarding her late brother.
“The fact that years later, Janet Jackson said she still loved me despite the jokes that I told about her brother is probably one of the most magnificent things, you know? Just because, I say a lot of hilarious sh*t. But it costs me every time, you know? Like, I’m never unscathed in these situations.”
Katt Williams has proved to be a lightening rod throughout 2024, beginning with his viral interview on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast. During the episode, the comedian was particularly candid, airing his grievances about various celebrities, including Steve Harvey, Kevin Hart, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and more.
Boosie Badazz salutes LGBTQ crowd with gift to his manager
In a heartwarming gesture that showcases his evolving views, rapper Boosie Badazz recently gifted his openly gay tour manager, Jay Cooper, a stunning bracelet adorned with rainbow diamonds for Christmas. This act, which Cooper proudly displayed on his Instagram, was a significant moment for both the artist and the LGBTQ community, especially given Boosie’s controversial past remarks about homosexuality.
Jay Cooper expressed his delight in receiving the bracelet, stating, “Boosie asked what I wanted for Christmas, and I said something to represent the LGBTQ community… This is what I got. #ChristmasWithPride #Diamondsare4Ever #LGBTQLove.” This gesture not only highlights Boosie’s willingness to embrace diversity but also serves as a reminder of the importance of representation within the music industry.
Boosie addressing controversy
Boosie has faced backlash in the past for his outspoken views on the LGBTQ community, particularly following his comments about rapper Lil Nas X. However, he has made efforts to clarify his stance, using Cooper as an example of his acceptance. In an Instagram video, he stated, “This is my tour manager, he takes care of a lot of business, that’s Jay Cooper. He go get the money right there. People don’t understand, Jay, that I have nothing against gay people or nothing like that. You’re gay. You make half my money!”
Family dynamics and hypocrisy accusations
Despite his attempts to show support, Boosie’s relationship with his daughter, Poison Ivi, has raised eyebrows. In a recent interview on “The Danza Project,” she accused her father of hypocrisy regarding his views on her sexuality. Poison, whose real name is Iviona Hatch, pointed out the contradiction between Boosie’s public statements and his private actions. She revealed that while he publicly disapproves of her girlfriend, he has allowed her to attend his topless pool parties where explicit activities occurred.
“He tells y’all he don’t want my girlfriend around but he don’t tell y’all that she be around. And when she around, he ain’t never gonna come at me and say, ‘Go take her home,’” she explained. This contradiction has led to a complex family dynamic, with Poison expressing a desire for open communication and respect from her father.
Boosie’s traditional views
Boosie has been vocal about his traditional beliefs regarding family and sexuality. He has stated that he does not want his daughter’s relationship to influence his other children. During a recent interview, he expressed concern that his daughter’s girlfriend could “contaminate” his other children, emphasizing his desire to raise them with specific values. He stated, “If I want grandchildren the right way, that’s what I’ma stand on.”
Selena’s Murderer Yolanda Saldivar Seeks Parole After 30 Years
Yolanda Saldivar, the late Selena Quintanilla-Perez’s convicted killer, has filed paperwork in an attempt to be released next year on parole.
The 64-year-old convict is currently serving a life sentence for the 1995 fatal shooting of the 23-year-old Tejano singer. According to the New York Post, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says Saldivar has maintained a clean prison record which allows her to be considered for release after serving 30 years behind bars.
Selena’s family is expected to receive a formal notice of the hearing in January.
In 1995, Saldivar was fired as Selena’s fan club president after the singer’s father, Abraham, discovered that she had embezzled $30,000 in fan club fees, per the Washington Post. Selena agreed to meet with Saldivar alone at a Texas motel to retrieve vital tax documents on March 31, the day she was killed. After the shooting, Saldivar retreated to her pickup truck and held police at a standoff for nine and a half hours.
During the murder trial, Saldivar’s attorneys made the argument that shooting Selena was an accident and that she meant to kill herself instead, according to E News. However, the prosecution revealed that Saldivar, a former nurse, did not call 911 or make any attempts to save her life. The revolver used to kill Selena required 11 pounds of pressure to fire.
Saldivar was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury in Oct. 1995 and was sentenced to life in prison with option for parole in March 2025.
Yolanda is currently in protective custody at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas where she remains a polarizing figure.
“Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” said former inmate Marisol Lopez to the Post who served alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”
“Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that bitch,'” said Yesenia Dominguez, another former inmate. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.”
Carlos Valdez, who is known for prosecuting Saldivar, told ABC News earlier this month, “I can tell you that based on what I've seen seen so far based on the evidence, based on the interviews that Ms. Saldivar has given up to now—I have not seen any indication that she has changed in any way whatsoever.”
He continued, “It's still up to the parole board. It's not really a hearing here in Texas, it's a process that starts several months before the eligible date. They collect evidence, they collect statements, they collect any other information that they think is appropriate, put it all together and then decide whether or not to grant parole, and that's what's happening right now.”
“There's a lot of interest in this case. I still am amazed by how much interest [there is] 30 years later, and I think it has a lot to do with what Selena meant to our community,” he added.
The 64-year-old convict is currently serving a life sentence for the 1995 fatal shooting of the 23-year-old Tejano singer. According to the New York Post, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice says Saldivar has maintained a clean prison record which allows her to be considered for release after serving 30 years behind bars.
Selena’s family is expected to receive a formal notice of the hearing in January.
In 1995, Saldivar was fired as Selena’s fan club president after the singer’s father, Abraham, discovered that she had embezzled $30,000 in fan club fees, per the Washington Post. Selena agreed to meet with Saldivar alone at a Texas motel to retrieve vital tax documents on March 31, the day she was killed. After the shooting, Saldivar retreated to her pickup truck and held police at a standoff for nine and a half hours.
During the murder trial, Saldivar’s attorneys made the argument that shooting Selena was an accident and that she meant to kill herself instead, according to E News. However, the prosecution revealed that Saldivar, a former nurse, did not call 911 or make any attempts to save her life. The revolver used to kill Selena required 11 pounds of pressure to fire.
Saldivar was found guilty of first-degree murder by a jury in Oct. 1995 and was sentenced to life in prison with option for parole in March 2025.
Yolanda is currently in protective custody at the Patrick L. O’Daniel Unit in Gatesville, Texas where she remains a polarizing figure.
“Everyone knows who Yolanda Saldívar is,” said former inmate Marisol Lopez to the Post who served alongside her from 2017 to 2022. “There’s a bounty on her head, like everyone wants a piece of her. The guards keep her away from everyone else, because she’s hated so much. If she were out [in general population], someone would try to take her down.”
“Everyone was always like, ‘Let me have five minutes with that bitch,'” said Yesenia Dominguez, another former inmate. “Everyone wanted to get justice for Selena. There’s a target on her back.”
Carlos Valdez, who is known for prosecuting Saldivar, told ABC News earlier this month, “I can tell you that based on what I've seen seen so far based on the evidence, based on the interviews that Ms. Saldivar has given up to now—I have not seen any indication that she has changed in any way whatsoever.”
He continued, “It's still up to the parole board. It's not really a hearing here in Texas, it's a process that starts several months before the eligible date. They collect evidence, they collect statements, they collect any other information that they think is appropriate, put it all together and then decide whether or not to grant parole, and that's what's happening right now.”
“There's a lot of interest in this case. I still am amazed by how much interest [there is] 30 years later, and I think it has a lot to do with what Selena meant to our community,” he added.
Rick Ross Appears Interested in Purchasing Cardi B's Atlanta Mansion
Rick Ross seems to be interested in purchasing Cardi B’s Atlanta home.
Bardi quote-tweeted an image of her mansion, which showed a lavish backyard complete with a pool, manicured lawn, and veranda.
Ross already owns property in Atlanta. In 2023, he bought Meek Mill’s home for $4.2 million, which had been on the market for two years. The suburban mansion includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, movie theater, playground, and more.
Cardi and her estranged husband, Offset purchased the five-bedroom Atlanta mansion in 2019 for $5.8 million. In 2021, she bought a nine-bedroom home in New Jersey for $5.85 million, and that same year, Set gave Cardi a $1.49 million investment property in the Dominican Republic.
Rick Ross seems to be interested in purchasing Cardi B’s Atlanta home.
Bardi quote-tweeted an image of her mansion, which showed a lavish backyard complete with a pool, manicured lawn, and veranda.
Ross already owns property in Atlanta. In 2023, he bought Meek Mill’s home for $4.2 million, which had been on the market for two years. The suburban mansion includes eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms, a swimming pool, jacuzzi, tennis court, movie theater, playground, and more.
Cardi and her estranged husband, Offset purchased the five-bedroom Atlanta mansion in 2019 for $5.8 million. In 2021, she bought a nine-bedroom home in New Jersey for $5.85 million, and that same year, Set gave Cardi a $1.49 million investment property in the Dominican Republic.
Rihanna Has Fun With Live Karaoke Renditions Of “Needed Me” And “Sex With Me”
Rihanna made a surprise appearance at the Girls Love Karaoke event in New York City on Sunday (Dec. 29), where she gave fans a hilarious trolling performance.
As some wrote her notes off as “horrible,” others chalked it up to Riri’s humorous side—as Karaoke should be fun, right? The pop culture icon took the mic to sing her 2016 Anti hits “Needed Me” and “Sex With Me,” making sure to hit every wrong note.
Keeping it cozy, Rihanna wore a a graphic T-shirt, jeans, $1,400 Bottega Veneta boots, and an oversized brown furry hat.
Take a look at her live performance:
As some wrote her notes off as “horrible,” others chalked it up to Riri’s humorous side—as Karaoke should be fun, right? The pop culture icon took the mic to sing her 2016 Anti hits “Needed Me” and “Sex With Me,” making sure to hit every wrong note.
Keeping it cozy, Rihanna wore a a graphic T-shirt, jeans, $1,400 Bottega Veneta boots, and an oversized brown furry hat.
Take a look at her live performance:
Social media’s reactions were swift and unfiltered, as one user commented, “Chii the mic was bleeding,” as another commented, “Help this is horrible.” A third person in disbelief said, “Is this really Rihanna? My cat can sing better,” as a fourth made remarks about her “voice being gone.”
While naysayers dominated commentary about the performance, others praised the billionaire babe for having fun. “Awee she’s having fun,” one supporter wrote as another joked, “She play too much.”
However, Rihanna’s karaoke cameo also reignited conversation about her musical hiatus. Fans were quick to call her out for singing at a karaoke event but making her Navy fanbase wait for another album. “So she wanna f**k around with karaoke instead of getting her a** in the booth. wtf Rihanna,” a disappointed user remarked.
One more person wrote, “Like karaoke to your own 2016 hit with nothing new released to the public?!!? Pathetic.” Rihanna last released an album in 2016, and has since shifted her focus to being a mom and building her billion-dollar beauty and apparel empire with Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Last month, the 36-year-old superstar made cryptic comments about possibly being done with music for good. “Obviously, music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me,” she said in a speech during her Fenty Beauty event in her home country of Barbados.
As of now, it seems that the anticipated R9 album may be on hold while Rihanna continues to live it up.
While naysayers dominated commentary about the performance, others praised the billionaire babe for having fun. “Awee she’s having fun,” one supporter wrote as another joked, “She play too much.”
However, Rihanna’s karaoke cameo also reignited conversation about her musical hiatus. Fans were quick to call her out for singing at a karaoke event but making her Navy fanbase wait for another album. “So she wanna f**k around with karaoke instead of getting her a** in the booth. wtf Rihanna,” a disappointed user remarked.
One more person wrote, “Like karaoke to your own 2016 hit with nothing new released to the public?!!? Pathetic.” Rihanna last released an album in 2016, and has since shifted her focus to being a mom and building her billion-dollar beauty and apparel empire with Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty.
Last month, the 36-year-old superstar made cryptic comments about possibly being done with music for good. “Obviously, music was the thing that got the attention, but God had other plans for me,” she said in a speech during her Fenty Beauty event in her home country of Barbados.
As of now, it seems that the anticipated R9 album may be on hold while Rihanna continues to live it up.
Jay-Z’s Lawyer, Alex Spiro, Says Jane Doe Rape Claim Too Old to Pursue
After suing the woman’s lawyer for extortion, vehemently denying the woman’s claims in a lengthy X post, and asking for expedited orders unmasking the woman and striking her complaint, Jay-Z’s lawyer filed new court paperwork Monday saying he also plans to challenge the lawsuit on the grounds that Doe’s decades-old rape claim simply doesn’t qualify for revival under the “lookback” window linked to New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (GMVA). In his filing, lawyer Alex Spiro said the GMVA wasn’t enacted until Dec. 19, 2000, a full three months after the alleged rape.
“[The GMVA] cannot apply retroactively to create a cause of action unavailable to plaintiff at the time in question,” Spiro wrote in his letter to the court, which was obtained by Rolling Stone. “A contrary conclusion would violate both state and federal due process protections.”
The letter cites a prior ruling in which a fellow federal judge in the Southern District of New York tossed a sexual assault lawsuit filed by former child model Jeanne Bellino against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. The judge dismissed that claim because it sought to use the GMVA revival window for an alleged attack that purportedly took place in Manhattan in 1975, when Bellino was 17 and Tyler was about 27 years old. Both Bellino and the Jane Doe suing Jay-Z cited the still-open GMVA window after missing the August 2021 deadline to file otherwise time-barred claims under New York’s Child Victims Act.
In her recent lawsuit, Jane Doe alleges that both Combs and Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, raped her at a private afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in Manhattan on Sept. 7, 2000. She claims she was 13 years old at the time and gained access to the party by showing up to Radio City Music Hall without a ticket, chatting to Combs’ limo driver, and scoring an invitation because she allegedly “fit what Diddy was looking for.”
On Dec. 13, the woman spoke with NBC News and acknowledged inconsistencies in her story. After first telling the outlet she mingled with musician Benji Madden at the party, she later admitted she may have misidentified people. The concession came after a representative for Madden said he was on tour in a different state and did not attend the VMAs that year. The woman’s father also said he did not recall picking her up at a gas station after the alleged rape, as she alleged. “So I have made some mistakes,” the woman said in a follow-up interview. “I may have made a mistake in identifying [Madden.]” The woman said she still stands by her claims.
Last week, the judge overseeing the case ruled that the woman could continue to proceed anonymously, at least during “this exceedingly early stage in this case.” The judge also denied Spiro’s requests to obtain rulings on an expedited basis. “The Court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it,” U.S. District Court Judge Analisa Torres wrote.
In a second letter to Judge Torres filed Monday, Spiro signaled that he received the court’s message. He withdrew his request for an “order for the preservation of evidence,” saying he had served a document preservation notice directly on Jane Doe’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, so there was no need for the court to intervene.
“Mr. Spiro likes to send a lot of letters. I don’t think any of them merit comment,” Buzbee said in an email to Rolling Stone.
The Jane Doe lawsuit naming both Combs and Carter is one of more than 30 sexual assault lawsuits filed against Combs since his former girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura first sued him for rape and trafficking in November 2023. That lawsuit was settled within 24 hours, but it opened the floodgates to other allegations and a criminal investigation.
Combs, 55, was indicted in September and has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The media mogul was arrested in New York City on Sept. 16 and has been detained since. His trial is set for May. “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor,” Combs’ lawyers said in a statement.
After suing the woman’s lawyer for extortion, vehemently denying the woman’s claims in a lengthy X post, and asking for expedited orders unmasking the woman and striking her complaint, Jay-Z’s lawyer filed new court paperwork Monday saying he also plans to challenge the lawsuit on the grounds that Doe’s decades-old rape claim simply doesn’t qualify for revival under the “lookback” window linked to New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (GMVA). In his filing, lawyer Alex Spiro said the GMVA wasn’t enacted until Dec. 19, 2000, a full three months after the alleged rape.
“[The GMVA] cannot apply retroactively to create a cause of action unavailable to plaintiff at the time in question,” Spiro wrote in his letter to the court, which was obtained by Rolling Stone. “A contrary conclusion would violate both state and federal due process protections.”
The letter cites a prior ruling in which a fellow federal judge in the Southern District of New York tossed a sexual assault lawsuit filed by former child model Jeanne Bellino against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. The judge dismissed that claim because it sought to use the GMVA revival window for an alleged attack that purportedly took place in Manhattan in 1975, when Bellino was 17 and Tyler was about 27 years old. Both Bellino and the Jane Doe suing Jay-Z cited the still-open GMVA window after missing the August 2021 deadline to file otherwise time-barred claims under New York’s Child Victims Act.
In her recent lawsuit, Jane Doe alleges that both Combs and Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, raped her at a private afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards in Manhattan on Sept. 7, 2000. She claims she was 13 years old at the time and gained access to the party by showing up to Radio City Music Hall without a ticket, chatting to Combs’ limo driver, and scoring an invitation because she allegedly “fit what Diddy was looking for.”
On Dec. 13, the woman spoke with NBC News and acknowledged inconsistencies in her story. After first telling the outlet she mingled with musician Benji Madden at the party, she later admitted she may have misidentified people. The concession came after a representative for Madden said he was on tour in a different state and did not attend the VMAs that year. The woman’s father also said he did not recall picking her up at a gas station after the alleged rape, as she alleged. “So I have made some mistakes,” the woman said in a follow-up interview. “I may have made a mistake in identifying [Madden.]” The woman said she still stands by her claims.
Last week, the judge overseeing the case ruled that the woman could continue to proceed anonymously, at least during “this exceedingly early stage in this case.” The judge also denied Spiro’s requests to obtain rulings on an expedited basis. “The Court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it,” U.S. District Court Judge Analisa Torres wrote.
In a second letter to Judge Torres filed Monday, Spiro signaled that he received the court’s message. He withdrew his request for an “order for the preservation of evidence,” saying he had served a document preservation notice directly on Jane Doe’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee, so there was no need for the court to intervene.
“Mr. Spiro likes to send a lot of letters. I don’t think any of them merit comment,” Buzbee said in an email to Rolling Stone.
The Jane Doe lawsuit naming both Combs and Carter is one of more than 30 sexual assault lawsuits filed against Combs since his former girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura first sued him for rape and trafficking in November 2023. That lawsuit was settled within 24 hours, but it opened the floodgates to other allegations and a criminal investigation.
Combs, 55, was indicted in September and has pleaded not guilty to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. The media mogul was arrested in New York City on Sept. 16 and has been detained since. His trial is set for May. “Mr. Combs has full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor,” Combs’ lawyers said in a statement.
Donald Trump appeal rejected in $5 million sex abuse case
On Monday (Dec. 30), the Second U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a $5 million judgment awarded to columnist E. Jean Carroll in her civil case against President-elect Donald Trump. In 2023, a jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her after she went public. Trump vehemently denied the claims and appealed the verdict, describing it as “grossly excessive” and asserting that unfair rulings during the nine-day trial warranted its dismissal.
“We conclude that Mr. Trump has not demonstrated that the district court erred in any of the challenged rulings. Further, he has not carried his burden to show that any claimed error or combination of claimed errors affected his substantial rights as required to warrant a new trial,” read the court’s decision, per NBC News.
Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung criticized the ruling. “The American people have re-elected President Trump with an overwhelming mandate,” he stated before adding, “They demand an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and a swift dismissal of all of the witch hunts, including the Democrat-funded Carroll hoax, which will continue to be appealed.” Meanwhile, Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, expressed gratitude for the court’s decision. “We thank the Second Circuit for its careful consideration of the parties’ arguments,” she expressed.
As previously reported, Carroll’s lawsuit centered on claims that Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996. Trump did not testify or present a defense but appealed on grounds that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan made critical errors, including allowing testimony from two other women who accused Trump of sexual misconduct.
Jessica Leeds testified that the incoming head of state groped her during a flight in the late 1970s, while Natasha Stoynoff described an incident in 2005 at Mar-a-Lago where Trump allegedly pushed her against a wall and forcibly kissed her. Trump denied both accusations. Additionally, his legal team objected to the jury hearing the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape from 2005, where he was recorded making statements about groping women without their consent. The appeals court upheld Kaplan’s decision to admit this evidence, stating it demonstrated a “pattern” corroborating witness testimony and the alleged assault.
Separately, Trump is appealing an $83 million defamation judgment stemming from another case filed by Carroll, which focuses on comments he made during his first term and after the initial $5 million verdict. That case was delayed by Trump’s arguments for presidential immunity, which were ultimately rejected by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.
“We conclude that Mr. Trump has not demonstrated that the district court erred in any of the challenged rulings. Further, he has not carried his burden to show that any claimed error or combination of claimed errors affected his substantial rights as required to warrant a new trial,” read the court’s decision, per NBC News.
Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung criticized the ruling. “The American people have re-elected President Trump with an overwhelming mandate,” he stated before adding, “They demand an immediate end to the political weaponization of our justice system and a swift dismissal of all of the witch hunts, including the Democrat-funded Carroll hoax, which will continue to be appealed.” Meanwhile, Carroll’s attorney, Roberta Kaplan, expressed gratitude for the court’s decision. “We thank the Second Circuit for its careful consideration of the parties’ arguments,” she expressed.
As previously reported, Carroll’s lawsuit centered on claims that Trump sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store dressing room in 1996. Trump did not testify or present a defense but appealed on grounds that U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan made critical errors, including allowing testimony from two other women who accused Trump of sexual misconduct.
Jessica Leeds testified that the incoming head of state groped her during a flight in the late 1970s, while Natasha Stoynoff described an incident in 2005 at Mar-a-Lago where Trump allegedly pushed her against a wall and forcibly kissed her. Trump denied both accusations. Additionally, his legal team objected to the jury hearing the infamous “Access Hollywood” tape from 2005, where he was recorded making statements about groping women without their consent. The appeals court upheld Kaplan’s decision to admit this evidence, stating it demonstrated a “pattern” corroborating witness testimony and the alleged assault.
Separately, Trump is appealing an $83 million defamation judgment stemming from another case filed by Carroll, which focuses on comments he made during his first term and after the initial $5 million verdict. That case was delayed by Trump’s arguments for presidential immunity, which were ultimately rejected by U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan.
Taylor Fritz Thanks Coco Gauff for 'Carrying the Team' After First Round Win at United Cup 2025
Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff are moving on to the second round of the 2025 United Cup‘s mixed-doubles tournament and he’s giving her all the credit.
The American duo defeated Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team Canada during day three of the tournament on Sunday (December 29) at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Earlier in the day, Coco won her first round singles match while Taylor lost his.
“After losing my singles match the way I lost my singles match it would’ve been really tough to go home today with a mixed-doubles loss as well,” Taylor said after the matches. “Thank you, Coco for carrying the team today, and we got it done.
Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff are moving on to the second round of the 2025 United Cup‘s mixed-doubles tournament and he’s giving her all the credit.
The American duo defeated Leylah Fernandez and Felix Auger-Aliassime of Team Canada during day three of the tournament on Sunday (December 29) at RAC Arena in Perth, Australia.
Earlier in the day, Coco won her first round singles match while Taylor lost his.
“After losing my singles match the way I lost my singles match it would’ve been really tough to go home today with a mixed-doubles loss as well,” Taylor said after the matches. “Thank you, Coco for carrying the team today, and we got it done.
Jason Momoa to play Lobo in DC Studios' upcoming 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow' movie
Actor Jason Momoa is ditching the trident rod he held throughout DC Studios' "Aquaman" films as he was recently announced to play the rugged antihero Lobo in the upcoming "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" movie.
Momoa, 45, announced he is playing Lobo in an Instagram post shared on Monday, which contains a previous statement he made about the character.
"So Lobo was... I collect comics, and I don't do so much anymore, but he was always my favorite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I'm like, "Hello? It's the perfect role," Momoa's statement reads. "I mean, listen. If they call and ask me to play him, it's a (expletive) yeah. I haven't received that call, so I don't want to put any fake news out there, but if they ever call me and ask me to play or ask me to audition, I'm there."
The caption for Momoa's recent Instagram post says, "They called."
Momoa will join Milly Alcock, who will play Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, in the Craig Gillespie-directed DC Comics film. The expected release date for the movie, which is currently in pre-production, is June 26, 2026, according to IMDB.
The movie will also be co-produced by James Gunn, the director of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, who was announced as the co-CEO and co-chairperson of DC Studios in 2022 along with film producer Peter Safran.
Actor Jason Momoa poses during the world premiere of the new James Bond film "No Time To Die" at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, September 28, 2021.
Who is Lobo? Lobo is an intergalactic alien who became the "best bounty hunter" in the galaxy, according to his DC Comics biography.
The character, who is often referred to as "The Main Man," is named after a wolf because "the word 'Lobo' in this instance translates into 'he who devours your entrails and thoroughly enjoys it' in the ancient Khund dialect," his bio reads.
"Riding around the spaceways on his 'space cycle,' which he named Spacehog, Lobo exhibits all the traits someone would associate with a biker in a Hell’s Angels-style motorcycle gang on Earth, from his long hair and tattoos, down to his kill or be killed attitude," according to the character's bio. "There’s nothing in the galaxy that Lobo loves more than his pet dolphins, a good fight, the ladies and getting drunk in some intergalactic dive bar. Probably all in that order."
As an antihero, Lobo has "fought on the side of both the good guys and the bad" as he goes with whoever pays him the most to get the job done, or which side "promises him the better (and) bloodier fight," his bio reads. He has fought Superman, the Justice League and just about every superhero in the DC Universe, according to the bio.
Cast of 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'
Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl
Jason Momoa as Lobo
Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills
Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll
Momoa, 45, announced he is playing Lobo in an Instagram post shared on Monday, which contains a previous statement he made about the character.
"So Lobo was... I collect comics, and I don't do so much anymore, but he was always my favorite, and I always wanted to play Lobo, because I'm like, "Hello? It's the perfect role," Momoa's statement reads. "I mean, listen. If they call and ask me to play him, it's a (expletive) yeah. I haven't received that call, so I don't want to put any fake news out there, but if they ever call me and ask me to play or ask me to audition, I'm there."
The caption for Momoa's recent Instagram post says, "They called."
Momoa will join Milly Alcock, who will play Kara Zor-El/Supergirl, in the Craig Gillespie-directed DC Comics film. The expected release date for the movie, which is currently in pre-production, is June 26, 2026, according to IMDB.
The movie will also be co-produced by James Gunn, the director of Marvel's "Guardians of the Galaxy" films, who was announced as the co-CEO and co-chairperson of DC Studios in 2022 along with film producer Peter Safran.
Actor Jason Momoa poses during the world premiere of the new James Bond film "No Time To Die" at the Royal Albert Hall in London, Britain, September 28, 2021.
Who is Lobo? Lobo is an intergalactic alien who became the "best bounty hunter" in the galaxy, according to his DC Comics biography.
The character, who is often referred to as "The Main Man," is named after a wolf because "the word 'Lobo' in this instance translates into 'he who devours your entrails and thoroughly enjoys it' in the ancient Khund dialect," his bio reads.
"Riding around the spaceways on his 'space cycle,' which he named Spacehog, Lobo exhibits all the traits someone would associate with a biker in a Hell’s Angels-style motorcycle gang on Earth, from his long hair and tattoos, down to his kill or be killed attitude," according to the character's bio. "There’s nothing in the galaxy that Lobo loves more than his pet dolphins, a good fight, the ladies and getting drunk in some intergalactic dive bar. Probably all in that order."
As an antihero, Lobo has "fought on the side of both the good guys and the bad" as he goes with whoever pays him the most to get the job done, or which side "promises him the better (and) bloodier fight," his bio reads. He has fought Superman, the Justice League and just about every superhero in the DC Universe, according to the bio.
Cast of 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow'
Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl
Jason Momoa as Lobo
Matthias Schoenaerts as Krem of the Yellow Hills
Eve Ridley as Ruthye Marye Knoll
Mariah Carey Can't Keep Hands Off Anderson .Paak On Dinner Date In Aspen
Mariah Carey and Anderson .Paak have added fuel to their romance rumors. The "All I Want for Christmas Is You" hitmaker could not keep her hands off the "Places to Be" rapper in a new sighting.
In a series of pictures that made their rounds online on Monday, December 30, it could be seen that the 55-year-old legendary singer and the 38-year-old hip-hop artist were out and about in Aspen, Colorado. The two, who were joined by their entourage, stepped out to grab dinner together at Duemani restaurant.
During the night out, Mariah and Anderson were not shy to show their affection towards each other. When they were inside the venue, she was caught on camera placing her hands on his shoulder and arm as she stood in front of him.
At that time, Mariah and Anderson seemingly were having a fun chat with people who were not captured in the photos. Both of them were looking in another direction with him bursting into laughter. One of the snaps, meanwhile, saw her smiling from ear-to-ear as she adoringly stared at him.
After grabbing dinner, Mariah and Anderson made their way out of the restaurant together. Showing his sweet gesture as a gentleman, he walked in front of her, held one of her hands and opened the door of her car for her. However, they appeared to have left the place in different cars as he was not seen getting inside her luxury vehicle.
Mariah and Anderson have become the talk of the town due to their alleged romance. On December 22, the two were spotted holding hands as they entered Catch Steak, in Aspen, prompting many to believe that they have something more than a friendship.
On December 26, a source spilled that Mariah and Anderson have a "flirty connection" despite his marriage status. Speaking to The U.S. Sun, the source said, "Mariah and Anderson have been hanging out for months, and have a flirty connection."
The source went on to explain, "But he has a reputation as a ladies' man in Hollywood and is still legally married to his wife. Since filing for divorce in January he's been pursuing several different women, including those 10 to 20 years his senior who are in the industry, so it wouldn't be a huge shock if he got together with Mariah."
In a series of pictures that made their rounds online on Monday, December 30, it could be seen that the 55-year-old legendary singer and the 38-year-old hip-hop artist were out and about in Aspen, Colorado. The two, who were joined by their entourage, stepped out to grab dinner together at Duemani restaurant.
During the night out, Mariah and Anderson were not shy to show their affection towards each other. When they were inside the venue, she was caught on camera placing her hands on his shoulder and arm as she stood in front of him.
At that time, Mariah and Anderson seemingly were having a fun chat with people who were not captured in the photos. Both of them were looking in another direction with him bursting into laughter. One of the snaps, meanwhile, saw her smiling from ear-to-ear as she adoringly stared at him.
After grabbing dinner, Mariah and Anderson made their way out of the restaurant together. Showing his sweet gesture as a gentleman, he walked in front of her, held one of her hands and opened the door of her car for her. However, they appeared to have left the place in different cars as he was not seen getting inside her luxury vehicle.
Mariah and Anderson have become the talk of the town due to their alleged romance. On December 22, the two were spotted holding hands as they entered Catch Steak, in Aspen, prompting many to believe that they have something more than a friendship.
On December 26, a source spilled that Mariah and Anderson have a "flirty connection" despite his marriage status. Speaking to The U.S. Sun, the source said, "Mariah and Anderson have been hanging out for months, and have a flirty connection."
The source went on to explain, "But he has a reputation as a ladies' man in Hollywood and is still legally married to his wife. Since filing for divorce in January he's been pursuing several different women, including those 10 to 20 years his senior who are in the industry, so it wouldn't be a huge shock if he got together with Mariah."
Madonna Celebrates Christmas With Family And Boyfriend In Japan
Madonna took to Instagram to share glimpses of her winter getaway to Japan with her children and her 28-year-old boyfriend, Akeem Morris. The pop star showcased her stylish travel looks while enjoying their vacation.
Madonna flaunted her vibrant youthfulness and shared snaps of her surroundings. She posed with a sword while modeling a satin dress, showcased her edgy style in front of LED lights, and revealed her skincare routine.
Accompanying Madonna were her children, and she captured precious moments with them. She shared a selfie with Lourdes exhibiting their resemblance, and also included a snap of her sons Rocco and David in the elevator. In total, Madonna is a mother to six children.
While in Tokyo, Madonna visited an art museum, posing in a room filled with mirrors and plants. She also enjoyed an omakase meal, indulging in sushi, sake, and a candid mid-bite selfie. Afterward, she headed to a karaoke bar for a lively session with her beau.
Madonna's festive celebrations extended to Christmas and Hanukkah, which she celebrated with her daughters Lourdes, Mercy, Stella, and Estere. She shared a rare family photo featuring all four of them, showcasing their love and unity.
In addition to her boyfriend and children, Madonna spent time with her close friend, sharing a candid photo of their get-together. She also posted a heartwarming snap of her and Morris holding hands as they strolled through the streets of Japan.
Madonna's eventful vacation serves as a testament to her enduring spirit and her love for her family and friends.
Madonna flaunted her vibrant youthfulness and shared snaps of her surroundings. She posed with a sword while modeling a satin dress, showcased her edgy style in front of LED lights, and revealed her skincare routine.
Accompanying Madonna were her children, and she captured precious moments with them. She shared a selfie with Lourdes exhibiting their resemblance, and also included a snap of her sons Rocco and David in the elevator. In total, Madonna is a mother to six children.
While in Tokyo, Madonna visited an art museum, posing in a room filled with mirrors and plants. She also enjoyed an omakase meal, indulging in sushi, sake, and a candid mid-bite selfie. Afterward, she headed to a karaoke bar for a lively session with her beau.
Madonna's festive celebrations extended to Christmas and Hanukkah, which she celebrated with her daughters Lourdes, Mercy, Stella, and Estere. She shared a rare family photo featuring all four of them, showcasing their love and unity.
In addition to her boyfriend and children, Madonna spent time with her close friend, sharing a candid photo of their get-together. She also posted a heartwarming snap of her and Morris holding hands as they strolled through the streets of Japan.
Madonna's eventful vacation serves as a testament to her enduring spirit and her love for her family and friends.
Tyler Perry Blames WGA Racism for Avoiding Writer’s Rooms in His Projects
*Tyler Perry has made it clear that he doesn’t need advice on achieving success, including the use of writer’s rooms for his TV projects.
While promoting his new Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight,” Perry reiterated that he prefers writing most of his scripts himself, citing a decline in ratings when he previously opened up his projects to writer’s rooms, Cassius Life reports.
The successful self-made mogul noted that an unspecified issue with the Writers Guild of America influenced his decision not to share the writing responsibilities, especially following the 2023 Hollywood strike involving the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild.
“What people don’t know is that early on, I had a writer’s room and it was a nightmare for me,” he told Essence in 2020. “Not only that, they were turning in scripts that didn’t speak to my audience and my ratings took a dip. My audience knows my voice. They want to hear from me. They want to hear what I’m saying. I don’t know what people are complaining about because I am writing specifically for my audience…specifically for them.”
When Perry appeared on Keke Palmer’s podcast in July, he explained why he does not use writer’s rooms on certain shows.
“Over the last two years now, I’ve brought in writers’ rooms and we’ve had them on other, on the sitcoms, but now I’ve brought them in on other shows,” he said on an episode of Baby This is Keke Palmer. “I’ve trained enough young directors to be able to understand how to edit and shoot. So they’re able to do a huge page count like I can. I’ve trained them how to watch for waste and time, but it’s very important to know when to let go.”
Speaking to USA Today, Perry unpacked his gripe with the Writers Guild of America, the union that represents film and TV writers.
“Because if people understood why there was no writers or if they understood what I had to deal with, if they understood what I had to endure, the racism that brought me to the place where I didn’t have a writer’s room,” he said. “It was a racist moment with the WGA that brought me to that place, that I had to fight my way through, that made me stand in my own strength to be able to write all of those shows.”
*Tyler Perry has made it clear that he doesn’t need advice on achieving success, including the use of writer’s rooms for his TV projects.
While promoting his new Netflix movie “The Six Triple Eight,” Perry reiterated that he prefers writing most of his scripts himself, citing a decline in ratings when he previously opened up his projects to writer’s rooms, Cassius Life reports.
The successful self-made mogul noted that an unspecified issue with the Writers Guild of America influenced his decision not to share the writing responsibilities, especially following the 2023 Hollywood strike involving the Writers Guild and the Screen Actors Guild.
“What people don’t know is that early on, I had a writer’s room and it was a nightmare for me,” he told Essence in 2020. “Not only that, they were turning in scripts that didn’t speak to my audience and my ratings took a dip. My audience knows my voice. They want to hear from me. They want to hear what I’m saying. I don’t know what people are complaining about because I am writing specifically for my audience…specifically for them.”
When Perry appeared on Keke Palmer’s podcast in July, he explained why he does not use writer’s rooms on certain shows.
“Over the last two years now, I’ve brought in writers’ rooms and we’ve had them on other, on the sitcoms, but now I’ve brought them in on other shows,” he said on an episode of Baby This is Keke Palmer. “I’ve trained enough young directors to be able to understand how to edit and shoot. So they’re able to do a huge page count like I can. I’ve trained them how to watch for waste and time, but it’s very important to know when to let go.”
Speaking to USA Today, Perry unpacked his gripe with the Writers Guild of America, the union that represents film and TV writers.
“Because if people understood why there was no writers or if they understood what I had to deal with, if they understood what I had to endure, the racism that brought me to the place where I didn’t have a writer’s room,” he said. “It was a racist moment with the WGA that brought me to that place, that I had to fight my way through, that made me stand in my own strength to be able to write all of those shows.”
Jaguar Wright’s ‘HIV’ Comments Misinterpreted: MusicEssentials.com Issues An Apology on Diddy Claims
*In a recent turn of events that has caught the attention of media and fans alike, MusicEssentials.com found itself in hot water over a significant error in their reporting regarding Sean Diddy Combs and gossiper Jaguar Wright.
An article published on the site suggested serious allegations made by Wright, who’s also a singer, implied that Diddy was concealing his health status alongside other high-profile figures. However, the outlet has since acknowledged this misinterpretation and taken steps to rectify the situation.
Wright’s initial comments stirred controversy, as they suggested that Diddy, like others in the industry, might be keeping his health status a secret while continuing to thrive professionally. While discussing the ongoing struggles within the music scene.
“P. Diddy had the opportunity like everybody else… You know what’s wild about that though? He faced that head up,” Wright noted.
Her statements did not stop there, as she delved deeper, labeling Diddy a “destructive force” in the industry and claiming he had been a figure of negativity for decades. “He’s been the devil for 30 years,” she stated, suggesting that influential industry figures had protected him, thus allowing his alleged misdeeds to go unchecked.
However, confusion arose when MusicEssentials.com reported that Wright claimed Diddy had HIV. Upon further review, the site issued a public mea culpa, clarifying that the allegations had been misinterpreted. Wright was actually referring to basketball icon Magic Johnson, who publicly disclosed his own HIV diagnosis back in 1991—a crucial distinction that had been lost in translation.
“We want to address a mistake in our earlier coverage of comments made by Jaguar Wright in a recent interview,” MusicEssentials.com stated in their apology.
They admitted to having misread the interview transcript and expressed regret over the dissemination of potentially damaging misinformation.
An article published on the site suggested serious allegations made by Wright, who’s also a singer, implied that Diddy was concealing his health status alongside other high-profile figures. However, the outlet has since acknowledged this misinterpretation and taken steps to rectify the situation.
Wright’s initial comments stirred controversy, as they suggested that Diddy, like others in the industry, might be keeping his health status a secret while continuing to thrive professionally. While discussing the ongoing struggles within the music scene.
“P. Diddy had the opportunity like everybody else… You know what’s wild about that though? He faced that head up,” Wright noted.
Her statements did not stop there, as she delved deeper, labeling Diddy a “destructive force” in the industry and claiming he had been a figure of negativity for decades. “He’s been the devil for 30 years,” she stated, suggesting that influential industry figures had protected him, thus allowing his alleged misdeeds to go unchecked.
However, confusion arose when MusicEssentials.com reported that Wright claimed Diddy had HIV. Upon further review, the site issued a public mea culpa, clarifying that the allegations had been misinterpreted. Wright was actually referring to basketball icon Magic Johnson, who publicly disclosed his own HIV diagnosis back in 1991—a crucial distinction that had been lost in translation.
“We want to address a mistake in our earlier coverage of comments made by Jaguar Wright in a recent interview,” MusicEssentials.com stated in their apology.
They admitted to having misread the interview transcript and expressed regret over the dissemination of potentially damaging misinformation.
Joe Budden Charged After Naked Incident in Edgewater, NJ
X, formerly known as twitter, is buzzing after a viral tweet revealed that Joseph Budden Jr. known as Joe Budden, 44, was charged with lewdness following an unusual incident earlier this month.
On December 29, 2024, when a Twitter account by the name @TheOctoberFilm posted a screenshot of Budden’s arrest record with the caption:
“Breaking News:
@JoeBudden has a court date on Jan 16th for disorderly lewdness, a charge related to sexual misconduct or indecency in public. He previously claimed the JBP had to relocate for recording in a residential building, but there seems to be more to the story. Stay tuned.”
The post quickly gained traction:
On December 30, 2024, the Edgewater Police Department issued a press release providing details of the December 4th event. According to the statement, officers were called to an Edgewater apartment complex at approximately 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported a disturbing incident.
The caller, who was alerted by their doorbell camera, saw their neighbor, identified as Joe Budden Jr., standing completely naked outside their apartment door. The video allegedly shows Budden attempting to enter a code into the resident’s door keypad multiple times before retreating to his own apartment across the hall.
Following an investigation, Budden Jr. was charged with lewdness, a disorderly persons offense under New Jersey law (2C:14-4a).
Edgewater Police Chief Martin emphasized in the release:
“These charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Joe Budden Jr. is scheduled to appear in court on January 16, 2025.
X, formerly known as twitter, is buzzing after a viral tweet revealed that Joseph Budden Jr. known as Joe Budden, 44, was charged with lewdness following an unusual incident earlier this month.
On December 29, 2024, when a Twitter account by the name @TheOctoberFilm posted a screenshot of Budden’s arrest record with the caption:
“Breaking News:
@JoeBudden has a court date on Jan 16th for disorderly lewdness, a charge related to sexual misconduct or indecency in public. He previously claimed the JBP had to relocate for recording in a residential building, but there seems to be more to the story. Stay tuned.”
The post quickly gained traction:
On December 30, 2024, the Edgewater Police Department issued a press release providing details of the December 4th event. According to the statement, officers were called to an Edgewater apartment complex at approximately 7:21 a.m. after a resident reported a disturbing incident.
The caller, who was alerted by their doorbell camera, saw their neighbor, identified as Joe Budden Jr., standing completely naked outside their apartment door. The video allegedly shows Budden attempting to enter a code into the resident’s door keypad multiple times before retreating to his own apartment across the hall.
Following an investigation, Budden Jr. was charged with lewdness, a disorderly persons offense under New Jersey law (2C:14-4a).
Edgewater Police Chief Martin emphasized in the release:
“These charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.”
Joe Budden Jr. is scheduled to appear in court on January 16, 2025.
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