#FASHIONFAB: Lady Gaga in Laformela in NYC
Mother Monster Lady GaGa stopped in at Stephen Colbert's Late Show and wore this....
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#RHOA: Did ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ film in the D-FW area recently?
The Real Housewives of Atlanta sashayed through the Fort Worth Stockyards in Western-style attire as cameras trailed them in recent videos posted to X.
The sightings sparked speculation that RHOA, as the show is known, was filming for its upcoming 17th season.
In March, The Real Housewives of Atlanta returned to the screen for its 16th season after an 18-month hiatus. The episodes brimmed with the shady insults and explosive cast arguments that are a staple of Bravo’s franchise.
Across the Real Housewives series, it’s not unusual for casts to embark on domestic and international trips together.
Representatives for Bravo could not be immediately reached by email for details on the rumored D-FW shoots.
Still, the Stockyard sightings did drop some hints about who may appear in RHOA’s 17th season.
There were old faces like Cynthia Bailey and Shamea Morton as well as new potential cast members, singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole.
Bailey also posted a Friday photo on Instagram at Bar Eden, a cocktail bar in Bishop Arts.
The bar could not be immediately reached for comment via email.
Sister restaurant Paradiso shared the photograph of Bailey to its Instagram with the caption: “The Garden was glowing even brighter last night with Cynthia Bailey in the house.”
The RHOA cast members also posed with Tia Minzoni, CEO of Addison-based private aviation company Stella Jets, in a photo shared to her Instagram on Sunday.
“We had a great (albeit chaotic) time with the RHOA! Thanks for visiting and for flying Stella!” Minzoni captioned the post.
North Texas is no stranger to the Real Housewives action.
Dallas has its own edition, which aired for five seasons between 2016 and 2021. Cast members took trips to Austin, Copenhagen and Bangkok, among other destinations.
The sightings sparked speculation that RHOA, as the show is known, was filming for its upcoming 17th season.
In March, The Real Housewives of Atlanta returned to the screen for its 16th season after an 18-month hiatus. The episodes brimmed with the shady insults and explosive cast arguments that are a staple of Bravo’s franchise.
Across the Real Housewives series, it’s not unusual for casts to embark on domestic and international trips together.
Representatives for Bravo could not be immediately reached by email for details on the rumored D-FW shoots.
Still, the Stockyard sightings did drop some hints about who may appear in RHOA’s 17th season.
There were old faces like Cynthia Bailey and Shamea Morton as well as new potential cast members, singer K. Michelle and Slutty Vegan CEO Pinky Cole.
Bailey also posted a Friday photo on Instagram at Bar Eden, a cocktail bar in Bishop Arts.
The bar could not be immediately reached for comment via email.
Sister restaurant Paradiso shared the photograph of Bailey to its Instagram with the caption: “The Garden was glowing even brighter last night with Cynthia Bailey in the house.”
The RHOA cast members also posed with Tia Minzoni, CEO of Addison-based private aviation company Stella Jets, in a photo shared to her Instagram on Sunday.
“We had a great (albeit chaotic) time with the RHOA! Thanks for visiting and for flying Stella!” Minzoni captioned the post.
North Texas is no stranger to the Real Housewives action.
Dallas has its own edition, which aired for five seasons between 2016 and 2021. Cast members took trips to Austin, Copenhagen and Bangkok, among other destinations.
#MusicNews: Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill & Ginuwine Link Up For ‘The R&B Lovers Tour’
Although there are still a few months left in this year, our 2026 concert calendar is already filling up. Now there’s another to add to the schedule with the announcement of The R&B Lovers Tour featuring Keith Sweat, Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine.
One look at the lineup, and it’s clear that this tour is for superfans of ’90s R&B with a little late-’80s New Jack Swing in the mix, too. The R&B Lovers Tour will be headlined by Keith Sweat, who is approaching the 40th anniversary of his debut album Make It Last Forever in 2027. With over four decades in the game, he’s still going strong and just released a new single with Nigerian singer Qing Madi entitled “Working.”
Leading up to Keith closing the show each night will be performances by Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine that will be heavy on hits, nostalgia and entertainment. Expect Joe to croon and make the ladies swoon, while Dru Hill’s ageless lead singer Sisqo probably does a backflip or three and Ginuwine does something on stage that will more than likely go viral.
The R&B Lovers Tour is scheduled to begin on February 13th in Norfolk before spreading out across the United States. Additional cities on the itinerary include Atlantic City, Charlotte, San Diego, St. Louis, Biloxi, Baltimore, Baton Rouge and Chicago. The 18-city run will conclude in Chicago on June 20th.
Tickets for all shows on The R&B Lovers Tour go on presale on Wednesday, September 10th and general sale on Friday, September 12th, both at 10 a.m. local time. All tickets will be available for purchase from Ticketmaster. View all concert dates and locations below to see everywhere that the tour will stop.
Photo Credit: Keith Sweat/Facebook
The R&B Lovers Tour dates:
February 13 – Norfolk, VA – Scope Arena
February 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelon Boardwalk Hall
February 15 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
February 21 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
March 20 – Charlotte, NC – Bojangles Coliseum
March 28 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
April 3 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
April 4 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
April 10 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Propst Arena
April 11 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
April 17 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena
April 18 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
May 8 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
May 9 – Washington, D.C. – DAR Constitution Hall
June 5 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center Arena
June 12 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
June 19 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Arena
June 20 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
One look at the lineup, and it’s clear that this tour is for superfans of ’90s R&B with a little late-’80s New Jack Swing in the mix, too. The R&B Lovers Tour will be headlined by Keith Sweat, who is approaching the 40th anniversary of his debut album Make It Last Forever in 2027. With over four decades in the game, he’s still going strong and just released a new single with Nigerian singer Qing Madi entitled “Working.”
Leading up to Keith closing the show each night will be performances by Joe, Dru Hill and Ginuwine that will be heavy on hits, nostalgia and entertainment. Expect Joe to croon and make the ladies swoon, while Dru Hill’s ageless lead singer Sisqo probably does a backflip or three and Ginuwine does something on stage that will more than likely go viral.
The R&B Lovers Tour is scheduled to begin on February 13th in Norfolk before spreading out across the United States. Additional cities on the itinerary include Atlantic City, Charlotte, San Diego, St. Louis, Biloxi, Baltimore, Baton Rouge and Chicago. The 18-city run will conclude in Chicago on June 20th.
Tickets for all shows on The R&B Lovers Tour go on presale on Wednesday, September 10th and general sale on Friday, September 12th, both at 10 a.m. local time. All tickets will be available for purchase from Ticketmaster. View all concert dates and locations below to see everywhere that the tour will stop.
Photo Credit: Keith Sweat/Facebook
The R&B Lovers Tour dates:
February 13 – Norfolk, VA – Scope Arena
February 14 – Atlantic City, NJ – Jim Whelon Boardwalk Hall
February 15 – Greensboro, NC – First Horizon Coliseum
February 21 – Birmingham, AL – Legacy Arena at the BJCC
March 20 – Charlotte, NC – Bojangles Coliseum
March 28 – San Diego, CA – Pechanga Arena
April 3 – Kansas City, MO – T-Mobile Center
April 4 – St. Louis, MO – Chaifetz Arena
April 10 – Huntsville, AL – VBC Propst Arena
April 11 – Biloxi, MS – Mississippi Coast Coliseum
April 17 – Orlando, FL – Addition Financial Arena
April 18 – Jacksonville, FL – VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena
May 8 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
May 9 – Washington, D.C. – DAR Constitution Hall
June 5 – Baton Rouge, LA – Raising Cane’s River Center Arena
June 12 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena
June 19 – Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Arena
June 20 – Detroit, MI – Fox Theatre
Get them tix!
#HipHopNews:GloRilla Asks Judge To Toss “Natural, No BBL” Lawsuit Over "NEVER FIND" Lyric
GloRilla’s legal team is challenging a lawsuit over her “natural, no BBL” lyric, calling the phrase too generic to copyright.
Instagram influencer Natalie Henderson claims she coined the phrase and is suing over its use in the rapper’s “NEVER FIND.”
The case highlights the growing tension between social media creators and artists over viral language in music.
GloRilla has no plans to entertain the lawsuit that influencer Natalie Henderson filed against her over the “natural, no BBL” lyric on 2024’s “NEVER FIND.” The case claims that the bar is too similar to Henderson’s viral catchphrase and a song she wrote. On Monday (Sept. 8), the Memphis rapper’s legal team moved to have the case dismissed entirely, since the phrase is “too common.”
According to a filing obtained by Billboard, the rapper’s lawyers argued, “The phrase ‘natural[e], no BBL’ — referring to a person with a natural body who has not undergone the ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ cosmetic procedure — is too common, everyday, trite and clichéd to be protectable by copyright.” Glo’s legal team also pointed to at least seven other examples of artists who’ve used the same words, including her “Get In There” collaborator, Real Boston Richey.
“The phrase at issue in plaintiff’s song is not original and thus not copyrightable,” the motion continued. Henderson likely has a challenging case ahead of her, as copyright law rarely covers short, widely used phrases. On top of that, the GLORIOUS artist’s attorneys mentioned there’s no proof she’d even heard the influencer’s alleged catchphrase.
Henderson’s original lawsuit, which she filed in June, claimed there were “unmistakable similarities between the two works.” Now it’s up to a judge to decide if that’s enough for the case to move forward. It's worth mentioning that GloRilla is already 2-0 against copyright claims.
In 2023, Ivory “Mobo Joe” Paynes of Dog House Posse accused her of sampling his track “Street of the Westbank” without permission on “Tomorrow” and “Tomorrow 2.” That suit was dismissed just a year later.
Then, in March, rapper Plies dropped his own lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B and Soulja Boy. He had accused the four of sampling his track “Me & My Goons” for Glo’s “Wanna Be” before ultimately abandoning the claim.
Instagram influencer Natalie Henderson claims she coined the phrase and is suing over its use in the rapper’s “NEVER FIND.”
The case highlights the growing tension between social media creators and artists over viral language in music.
GloRilla has no plans to entertain the lawsuit that influencer Natalie Henderson filed against her over the “natural, no BBL” lyric on 2024’s “NEVER FIND.” The case claims that the bar is too similar to Henderson’s viral catchphrase and a song she wrote. On Monday (Sept. 8), the Memphis rapper’s legal team moved to have the case dismissed entirely, since the phrase is “too common.”
According to a filing obtained by Billboard, the rapper’s lawyers argued, “The phrase ‘natural[e], no BBL’ — referring to a person with a natural body who has not undergone the ‘Brazilian Butt Lift’ cosmetic procedure — is too common, everyday, trite and clichéd to be protectable by copyright.” Glo’s legal team also pointed to at least seven other examples of artists who’ve used the same words, including her “Get In There” collaborator, Real Boston Richey.
“The phrase at issue in plaintiff’s song is not original and thus not copyrightable,” the motion continued. Henderson likely has a challenging case ahead of her, as copyright law rarely covers short, widely used phrases. On top of that, the GLORIOUS artist’s attorneys mentioned there’s no proof she’d even heard the influencer’s alleged catchphrase.
Henderson’s original lawsuit, which she filed in June, claimed there were “unmistakable similarities between the two works.” Now it’s up to a judge to decide if that’s enough for the case to move forward. It's worth mentioning that GloRilla is already 2-0 against copyright claims.
In 2023, Ivory “Mobo Joe” Paynes of Dog House Posse accused her of sampling his track “Street of the Westbank” without permission on “Tomorrow” and “Tomorrow 2.” That suit was dismissed just a year later.
Then, in March, rapper Plies dropped his own lawsuit against Megan Thee Stallion, GloRilla, Cardi B and Soulja Boy. He had accused the four of sampling his track “Me & My Goons” for Glo’s “Wanna Be” before ultimately abandoning the claim.
Woman’s Body In D4vd’s Tesla Was Dismembered, Wrapped In Plastic
D4vd continued touring Tuesday (September 9) as Los Angeles police confirmed a decomposing woman’s body was discovered in a Tesla registered to the rising singer at a Hollywood impound lot.
The disturbing discovery was made Monday (September 8) after workers at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle, which had been abandoned for several days.
Officers searched the car around 12:30 P.M. and found human remains stuffed inside a bag in the front trunk.
The woman’s body was described as severely decomposed, dismembered and wrapped in plastic.
According to the LA Times, investigators noted she had wavy black hair, stood approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighed 71 pounds and had a tattoo on her right index finger that read “Shhh…” She was wearing a tube top and black leggings.
Investigators reported that the trunk contained a bag holding a “head and torso.”
The Tesla, registered in D4vd‘s name in Hempstead, Texas, had been sitting at the lot for an undisclosed number of days before the smell prompted a search.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death and confirm the woman’s identity.
Authorities have not said when or how the woman died, nor how her body ended up in the vehicle.
His team told media outlets that he is “fully cooperating” with law enforcement.
D4vd, who boasts more than 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify, performed at The Fillmore Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
The investigation remains active as officials await autopsy results.
D4vd continued touring Tuesday (September 9) as Los Angeles police confirmed a decomposing woman’s body was discovered in a Tesla registered to the rising singer at a Hollywood impound lot.
The disturbing discovery was made Monday (September 8) after workers at a tow yard on North Mansfield Avenue reported a strong odor coming from the vehicle, which had been abandoned for several days.
Officers searched the car around 12:30 P.M. and found human remains stuffed inside a bag in the front trunk.
The woman’s body was described as severely decomposed, dismembered and wrapped in plastic.
According to the LA Times, investigators noted she had wavy black hair, stood approximately 5 feet 2 inches tall, weighed 71 pounds and had a tattoo on her right index finger that read “Shhh…” She was wearing a tube top and black leggings.
Investigators reported that the trunk contained a bag holding a “head and torso.”
The Tesla, registered in D4vd‘s name in Hempstead, Texas, had been sitting at the lot for an undisclosed number of days before the smell prompted a search.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner is conducting an autopsy to determine the cause of death and confirm the woman’s identity.
Authorities have not said when or how the woman died, nor how her body ended up in the vehicle.
His team told media outlets that he is “fully cooperating” with law enforcement.
D4vd, who boasts more than 33 million monthly listeners on Spotify, performed at The Fillmore Minneapolis on Tuesday night.
The investigation remains active as officials await autopsy results.
Marlon Wayans Developing Comedy Special On Transgender Son & Transitioning
Marlon Wayans is turning some of the most personal and emotional parts of his life into laughs with a raw comedy special centered around his oldest child, Kai.
The actor and comedian is putting his whole heart onstage, using humor to talk about Kai’s gender transition and his own journey from confusion to full-on support.
Wayans explained the special in his own words during an interview with Men’s Health.
“It’s about my transition—dealing with them transitioning—as a father and how I went from denial to acceptance,” Wayans said.
Kai, who was previously known as Amai, began transitioning a few years back and is now in their early 20s. According to Wayans, Kai’s still the same brainiac they’ve always been; they just have a beard now.
Wayans said the shift in perspective didn’t take long. He said it took about a week for him to stop tripping and start learning how to love the right way.
Since then, he has used his platform to support Kai publicly, respond to trolls, and encourage people to respect pronouns and identities.
He’s been open about how tough it was to process everything at first.
“It’s beautiful, but the journey was painful. When you come from that place, you’re not just doing jokes. You’re healing people—in a funny way,” he said.
Wayans has been keeping it light, previously joking that Kai now resembles his brother Shawn Wayans, adding some levity to a topic that’s often treated with tension.
When Soulja Boy tried to come for Kai with some transphobic nonsense online, Marlon Wayans didn’t hold back and feuded with the rapper to make it clear he wasn’t here for any disrespect toward his kid.
Outside the stand-up world, Wayans is stepping into a darker role in the upcoming horror-thriller “HIM,” set for release on September 19, 2025.
The actor and comedian is putting his whole heart onstage, using humor to talk about Kai’s gender transition and his own journey from confusion to full-on support.
Wayans explained the special in his own words during an interview with Men’s Health.
“It’s about my transition—dealing with them transitioning—as a father and how I went from denial to acceptance,” Wayans said.
Kai, who was previously known as Amai, began transitioning a few years back and is now in their early 20s. According to Wayans, Kai’s still the same brainiac they’ve always been; they just have a beard now.
Wayans said the shift in perspective didn’t take long. He said it took about a week for him to stop tripping and start learning how to love the right way.
Since then, he has used his platform to support Kai publicly, respond to trolls, and encourage people to respect pronouns and identities.
He’s been open about how tough it was to process everything at first.
“It’s beautiful, but the journey was painful. When you come from that place, you’re not just doing jokes. You’re healing people—in a funny way,” he said.
Wayans has been keeping it light, previously joking that Kai now resembles his brother Shawn Wayans, adding some levity to a topic that’s often treated with tension.
When Soulja Boy tried to come for Kai with some transphobic nonsense online, Marlon Wayans didn’t hold back and feuded with the rapper to make it clear he wasn’t here for any disrespect toward his kid.
Outside the stand-up world, Wayans is stepping into a darker role in the upcoming horror-thriller “HIM,” set for release on September 19, 2025.
Tyler Perry Accuser Derek Dixon Says He’s Seeking ‘Accountability’: ‘How Do You Stop a Billionaire Who Won’t Stop Themselves?’
In his first televised interview about his accusations against Tyler Perry, screenwriter and actor Derek Dixon told ABC News that he is seeking “accountability.”
In June, filed a $260 million lawsuit against Perry alleging years of sexual harassment, including promises of career advancement and acts of retaliation when Dixon didn’t accept Perry’s advances.
Perry, through his attorney, has strenuously denied the accusations.
“This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” Matthew Boyd, attorney for Perry and his TPS Production Services, LLC, said at the time.
Speaking to ABC News’ Linsey Davis, Dixon discussed the alleged acts he previously described in his lawsuit. This included an incident in which, according to Dixon, Perry jumped in bed with him one night when he was staying in the billionaire entertainment powerhouse’s guest room. He also discussed some of the text messages previously referenced in the lawsuit, and other events.
Asked why he filed the lawsuit and is speaking publicly about it, he told Davis, “I wanted to speak out and not stay silent about it anymore.”
Dixon was a series regular on Perry’s BET show “The Oval,” who was shot in the season 2 finale. The actor told Davis he felt this was in retaliation for not returning Perry’s advances, and that he feared, “if I don’t make him happy, I could stay dead on the show.”
“For me, that was his way of showing his power over over us and our careers, and that he doesn’t have a problem with just killing one of us off,” Dixon also said.
Dixon described another incident in which he said Perry pressured him to take his clothes off and made repeated advances, then the next morning called to apologize. Perry, Dixon said, then told him he would produce a television pilot Dixon had written. According to Dixon, Perry has the rights to that proposed show now.
Davis at one point asked Dixon about a letter Perry’s attorney says he sent demanding $40 million, which Dixon admitted.
“I think I was looking for accountability on to what he did. I think what he did was was wrong, and it needed to be something that would deter him from doing this to somebody else, another actor,” Dixon said about it.
Saying later that at one point he was getting nearly constant calls and texts from Perry, Dixon said he was in “just this constant state of like, if I don’t answer, I will lose my job. I’ll be fired or killed off… it took a huge toll on my anxiety and depression.”
When asked what the $260 million his lawsuit seeks is for, Dixon replied, “that number is my lost job, my lost income, the loss of the show. The other part of that is a deterrent for, you know, how do you stop a billionaire who won’t stop themselves from doing from doing this?”
Asked what he would say if he was to speak to Perry in person, Dixon replied, “I would say, I hope that you take accountability for what happened, and I hope that this has taught you not to treat your employees this way and to never use someone’s dream to coerce them into a relationship that’s not professional.”
In his first televised interview about his accusations against Tyler Perry, screenwriter and actor Derek Dixon told ABC News that he is seeking “accountability.”
In June, filed a $260 million lawsuit against Perry alleging years of sexual harassment, including promises of career advancement and acts of retaliation when Dixon didn’t accept Perry’s advances.
Perry, through his attorney, has strenuously denied the accusations.
“This is an individual who got close to Tyler Perry for what now appears to be nothing more than setting up a scam. But Tyler will not be shaken down and we are confident these fabricated claims of harassment will fail,” Matthew Boyd, attorney for Perry and his TPS Production Services, LLC, said at the time.
Speaking to ABC News’ Linsey Davis, Dixon discussed the alleged acts he previously described in his lawsuit. This included an incident in which, according to Dixon, Perry jumped in bed with him one night when he was staying in the billionaire entertainment powerhouse’s guest room. He also discussed some of the text messages previously referenced in the lawsuit, and other events.
Asked why he filed the lawsuit and is speaking publicly about it, he told Davis, “I wanted to speak out and not stay silent about it anymore.”
Dixon was a series regular on Perry’s BET show “The Oval,” who was shot in the season 2 finale. The actor told Davis he felt this was in retaliation for not returning Perry’s advances, and that he feared, “if I don’t make him happy, I could stay dead on the show.”
“For me, that was his way of showing his power over over us and our careers, and that he doesn’t have a problem with just killing one of us off,” Dixon also said.
Dixon described another incident in which he said Perry pressured him to take his clothes off and made repeated advances, then the next morning called to apologize. Perry, Dixon said, then told him he would produce a television pilot Dixon had written. According to Dixon, Perry has the rights to that proposed show now.
Davis at one point asked Dixon about a letter Perry’s attorney says he sent demanding $40 million, which Dixon admitted.
“I think I was looking for accountability on to what he did. I think what he did was was wrong, and it needed to be something that would deter him from doing this to somebody else, another actor,” Dixon said about it.
Saying later that at one point he was getting nearly constant calls and texts from Perry, Dixon said he was in “just this constant state of like, if I don’t answer, I will lose my job. I’ll be fired or killed off… it took a huge toll on my anxiety and depression.”
When asked what the $260 million his lawsuit seeks is for, Dixon replied, “that number is my lost job, my lost income, the loss of the show. The other part of that is a deterrent for, you know, how do you stop a billionaire who won’t stop themselves from doing from doing this?”
Asked what he would say if he was to speak to Perry in person, Dixon replied, “I would say, I hope that you take accountability for what happened, and I hope that this has taught you not to treat your employees this way and to never use someone’s dream to coerce them into a relationship that’s not professional.”
Miguel Reveals He's A Father On His Son's First Birthday
Singer Miguel has been keeping it low-key over the past few years, but he’s back in the spotlight because of his recent social media reveal. The singer casually shared that his son just celebrated his first birthday via Instagram, and we’re all thinking, “Son!?”
“Our baby turned 1 today !!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELITO !!! We love you so much ! So proud and honored that you chose us to be your parents. Papá wrote you a song – hope it always reminds you of how loved you are 🖤🖤🖤,” the post caption read. The crooner shares his son with Margaret Zhang (seen above), a Chinese-Australian filmmaker and the former editor-in-chief of Vogue China.
“Our baby turned 1 today !!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANGELITO !!! We love you so much ! So proud and honored that you chose us to be your parents. Papá wrote you a song – hope it always reminds you of how loved you are 🖤🖤🖤,” the post caption read. The crooner shares his son with Margaret Zhang (seen above), a Chinese-Australian filmmaker and the former editor-in-chief of Vogue China.
In the big reveal, a video, the 39-year-old is seen holding his son while putting up one finger, to represent his first birthday as a sweet tune plays in the background, presumably the song he put together for Angelito.
Miguel being a father came as a surprise to fans considering he hasn’t publicly been linked to a woman since he was married to Nazanin Mandi. The former couple, who appeared from the outside to be soul mates, divorced in 2022. The split was a shock as the former couple’s love story was a lengthy one.
They met in 2005 during their late teens but didn’t walk down the aisle until 2018. In 2021, after almost two decades together, they announced their separation.
“After 17 years together, Miguel and Nazanin Mandi have decided to separate and have been for some time now,” their statement read at the time. “The couple both wish each other well.”
Despite the statement, their love story wasn’t over just yet. In 2022, the pair decided to spin the block after separating. However, the second attempt at repairing their marriage was short-lived as by October of that year, Mandi decided to move forward with the divorce.
Neither party has publicly shared the reason for their breakup. However, during a 2024 interview with xoNecole, the model gave insight to what she learned about herself once it was all over.
“During my 20s, I was not ready for more. I was living a really crazy life. It was unpredictable,” she remarked. “I was helping somebody else grow. It was a lot, and it was intense. I was not pouring into myself the way I should’ve been.”
Since the former pair never had any children together, the singer is experiencing fatherhood for the first time and, of course, seems to be loving it. Congratulations!
Lizzo Says Her Plans to Return to Music ‘Crumbled’ After Lawsuits: ‘Flying by the Seat of My Pants’
Lizzo is opening up about how her plans for her music comeback have changed.
The “Good as Hell” singer, 37, spoke about reentering the music industry after she was the subject of multiple harassment and hostile work environment lawsuits in an interview with Vulture published on Monday, September 8.
“I put out those two singles, and it feels like I had a crash course in what putting music out as a pop artist in 2025 looks like, and it’s … interesting,” Lizzo (real name: Melissa Viviane Jefferson) told the outlet, referring to her songs “Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad,” which she released in February and March, respectively.
Lizzo said that with her 2022 album, Special, she understood the industry and knew all the “gatekeepers from radio to marketing to media.” However, after releasing her third mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, in June and rereleasing the collection with nine additional tracks on September 5, Lizzo said she’s struggling to find her footing.
“I am flying by the seat of my pants,” she continued. “Which is crazy because I had three years to plan this s*** out, and all of my plans kind of crumbled.”
Lizzo also opened up about what influenced her decision to release My Face Hurts From Smiling after she struggled to create music due to a battle with depression.
“I think I needed to drop those songs so I could subvert that expectation of me because, in turn, it created this new discovery that I really wanted,” she said. “I wanted people to rediscover who I am and fall in love with her all over again.”
Lizzo previously opened up about how My Face Hurts From Smiling helped her through her mental health journey in a June interview with Rolling Stone.
“The process for this mixtape has been honestly one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, exciting, and healing I’ve had in a long time as an artist and as a person,” she said. “It’s been the happiest two weeks I’ve had in such a long time, and I genuinely feel like it cured my depression. And you don’t realize you’re really depressed until you’re out of it, but I was like, ‘Oh, wait, I was really down bad. I needed this.’”
Lizzo’s return to the music industry comes after three of her former backup dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, filed lawsuits against her in 2023 for alleged sexual harassment, racial harassment and for allegedly creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo’s tour company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT) and dance captain Shirlene Quigley were also named in the suits.
Lizzo denied the allegations via an August 2023 Instagram post.
“I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days,” her statement read, in part. “I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not.”
Quigley also denied the allegations, writing via Instagram, “It is with a heavy heart that I address the recent allegations that have surfaced over the past few days. I want to categorically state that these accusations are not only baseless but also profoundly hurtful.”
Lizzo was later sued by Asha Daniels, a former wardrobe assistant for her dancers. Daniels claimed that Lizzo’s team created a “racist and sexualized work environment” during her world tour.
Lizzo’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss Daniels’ lawsuit in July. The singer is no longer an individual defendant in the suit, but her touring company is, according to Vulture. A trial is set to begin in December.
In February 2024, Lizzo and her touring company filed to have Davis, Williams and Rodriguez’s suit dismissed. A judge dismissed the allegation that Lizzo’s dancers were weight-shamed, but the rest of the motion was denied, so the case remains ongoing. Lizzo appealed the decision to allow the case to proceed in June, but the appeal is still pending.
Lizzo is opening up about how her plans for her music comeback have changed.
The “Good as Hell” singer, 37, spoke about reentering the music industry after she was the subject of multiple harassment and hostile work environment lawsuits in an interview with Vulture published on Monday, September 8.
“I put out those two singles, and it feels like I had a crash course in what putting music out as a pop artist in 2025 looks like, and it’s … interesting,” Lizzo (real name: Melissa Viviane Jefferson) told the outlet, referring to her songs “Love in Real Life” and “Still Bad,” which she released in February and March, respectively.
Lizzo said that with her 2022 album, Special, she understood the industry and knew all the “gatekeepers from radio to marketing to media.” However, after releasing her third mixtape, My Face Hurts From Smiling, in June and rereleasing the collection with nine additional tracks on September 5, Lizzo said she’s struggling to find her footing.
“I am flying by the seat of my pants,” she continued. “Which is crazy because I had three years to plan this s*** out, and all of my plans kind of crumbled.”
Lizzo also opened up about what influenced her decision to release My Face Hurts From Smiling after she struggled to create music due to a battle with depression.
“I think I needed to drop those songs so I could subvert that expectation of me because, in turn, it created this new discovery that I really wanted,” she said. “I wanted people to rediscover who I am and fall in love with her all over again.”
Lizzo previously opened up about how My Face Hurts From Smiling helped her through her mental health journey in a June interview with Rolling Stone.
“The process for this mixtape has been honestly one of the most rewarding, fulfilling, exciting, and healing I’ve had in a long time as an artist and as a person,” she said. “It’s been the happiest two weeks I’ve had in such a long time, and I genuinely feel like it cured my depression. And you don’t realize you’re really depressed until you’re out of it, but I was like, ‘Oh, wait, I was really down bad. I needed this.’”
Lizzo’s return to the music industry comes after three of her former backup dancers, Arianna Davis, Crystal Williams and Noelle Rodriguez, filed lawsuits against her in 2023 for alleged sexual harassment, racial harassment and for allegedly creating a hostile work environment. Lizzo’s tour company, Big Grrrl Big Touring, Inc. (BGBT) and dance captain Shirlene Quigley were also named in the suits.
Lizzo denied the allegations via an August 2023 Instagram post.
“I am not here to be looked at as a victim, but I also know that I am not the villain that people and the media have portrayed me to be these last few days,” her statement read, in part. “I am very open with my sexuality and expressing myself but I cannot accept or allow people to use that openness to make me out to be something I am not.”
Quigley also denied the allegations, writing via Instagram, “It is with a heavy heart that I address the recent allegations that have surfaced over the past few days. I want to categorically state that these accusations are not only baseless but also profoundly hurtful.”
Lizzo was later sued by Asha Daniels, a former wardrobe assistant for her dancers. Daniels claimed that Lizzo’s team created a “racist and sexualized work environment” during her world tour.
Lizzo’s legal team filed a motion to dismiss Daniels’ lawsuit in July. The singer is no longer an individual defendant in the suit, but her touring company is, according to Vulture. A trial is set to begin in December.
In February 2024, Lizzo and her touring company filed to have Davis, Williams and Rodriguez’s suit dismissed. A judge dismissed the allegation that Lizzo’s dancers were weight-shamed, but the rest of the motion was denied, so the case remains ongoing. Lizzo appealed the decision to allow the case to proceed in June, but the appeal is still pending.
Apple debuts super thin iPhone Air alongside iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro
Apple on Tuesday unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup during an event at its headquarters in Cupertino, Calif., including its all-new iPhone Air.
Apple's iPhone is its most important product, and major redesigns like the iPhone Air generally work to help power sales well into the year ahead. The change comes after years of what was more or less the same design styling across iPhone generations.
In addition to the iPhone Air debut, Apple announced major improvements to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, including upgraded cameras and batteries and better overall durability. But the Air is easily the star of the show.
Shares in Apple were little changed in Wednesday's premarket after ending about 1.5% lower on Tuesday.
The $999 iPhone Air brings the biggest changes to the iPhone since the company unveiled its iPhone X in 2017, when Apple implemented its edge-to-edge screen design.
Apple said the Air's frame, constructed out of titanium, is both light and durable. The company also uses its Ceramic Shield protection around the entire phone to make it its strongest phone yet.
At just 5.6 millimeters thick, the iPhone Air is the company's thinnest iPhone to date. It packs a 6.5-inch display, along with the company's always-on display and Pro Motion technology.
Inside, the Air features Apple's new A19 Pro chip, with improved AI acceleration via neural accelerators built into each of the chip's 5 GPU cores.
The Air also comes with Apple's N1 chip for wireless and Bluetooth, plus its C1X modem, which Apple said uses 30% less power, which, the company claimed, makes the iPhone Air its most power-efficient yet.
Apple said the Air's rear 48-megapixel Fusion camera allows you to capture 2x telephoto-like images. The Air also gets Apple's new Center Stage camera, which the company said can capture landscape and portrait photos without having to rotate your camera.
You can also now record video from the rear and front cameras simultaneously, so you can capture your reaction during a sporting event or concert.
Still, it will be interesting to see if consumers will be OK with the iPhone's 2x telephoto-like camera when they can opt for a true telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
As far as battery life, Apple claimed the Air will be able to last all day.
The iPhone Air is seen as the first step toward the company's plans for a foldable iPhone, expected to hit the market in 2026, according to reports from Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple's $799 iPhone 17 doesn't get the same wholesale redesign as the Air, but it does come with a larger 6.3-inch display and Apple's Pro Motion, with a refresh rate up to 120 hertz that drops to 1 hertz on the lock screen.
The 17 also gets improved glare resistance and Apple's Ceramic Shield 2, which the company said makes the display two times more scratch-resistant.
Inside, the iPhone 17 gets the company's 3nm A19 chip, complete with a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU for graphics. Apple said that makes the iPhone 17 20% faster than the iPhone 16.
Around back, the iPhone 17 gets an improved 48-megapixel Fusion main camera with up to 2x software zoom. The phone also gets a new 12-megapixel wide-angle camera.
Up front, the iPhone 17 comes with Apple's Center Stage camera. AI tracking also keeps everyone in the frame in selfies. Video shot using the front camera is also more stabilized for when you want to shoot selfie videos on the run.
The phone starts with 256GB of storage rather than iPhone 16's 128GB.
Apple's premium $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max both come equipped with the company's A19 Pro and a new aluminum unibody design.
Apple is promoting the Pro and Pro Max's new built-in vapor chamber, which it said will help move heat away from the phone's internal components and prevent slowdown. That, Apple said, will allow the phone to have 40% better sustained performance than prior-generation iPhones.
The iPhone 17 Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max get enhanced batteries, with the Pro Max getting the longest-lasting battery in an iPhone yet.
Apple's Pro line is always the company's camera showcase, and it's no different for the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone's cameras feature upgraded front cameras with the same Center Stage capabilities as the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air.
Around back, all three of the Pro's cameras are 48MP, and each is now one of Apple's Fusion cameras. The telephoto camera now gets up to 8x optical zoom with a 56% larger sensor for better shots taken from afar.
Apple's iPhone is its biggest revenue generator, making up $201.2 billion of the company's $391 billion in sales in 2024. Even Apple's second-largest business, its Services segment, made just $96.2 billion.
Apple's iPhone is its most important product, and major redesigns like the iPhone Air generally work to help power sales well into the year ahead. The change comes after years of what was more or less the same design styling across iPhone generations.
In addition to the iPhone Air debut, Apple announced major improvements to the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max, including upgraded cameras and batteries and better overall durability. But the Air is easily the star of the show.
Shares in Apple were little changed in Wednesday's premarket after ending about 1.5% lower on Tuesday.
The $999 iPhone Air brings the biggest changes to the iPhone since the company unveiled its iPhone X in 2017, when Apple implemented its edge-to-edge screen design.
Apple said the Air's frame, constructed out of titanium, is both light and durable. The company also uses its Ceramic Shield protection around the entire phone to make it its strongest phone yet.
At just 5.6 millimeters thick, the iPhone Air is the company's thinnest iPhone to date. It packs a 6.5-inch display, along with the company's always-on display and Pro Motion technology.
Inside, the Air features Apple's new A19 Pro chip, with improved AI acceleration via neural accelerators built into each of the chip's 5 GPU cores.
The Air also comes with Apple's N1 chip for wireless and Bluetooth, plus its C1X modem, which Apple said uses 30% less power, which, the company claimed, makes the iPhone Air its most power-efficient yet.
Apple said the Air's rear 48-megapixel Fusion camera allows you to capture 2x telephoto-like images. The Air also gets Apple's new Center Stage camera, which the company said can capture landscape and portrait photos without having to rotate your camera.
You can also now record video from the rear and front cameras simultaneously, so you can capture your reaction during a sporting event or concert.
Still, it will be interesting to see if consumers will be OK with the iPhone's 2x telephoto-like camera when they can opt for a true telephoto lens on the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max.
As far as battery life, Apple claimed the Air will be able to last all day.
The iPhone Air is seen as the first step toward the company's plans for a foldable iPhone, expected to hit the market in 2026, according to reports from Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
Apple's $799 iPhone 17 doesn't get the same wholesale redesign as the Air, but it does come with a larger 6.3-inch display and Apple's Pro Motion, with a refresh rate up to 120 hertz that drops to 1 hertz on the lock screen.
The 17 also gets improved glare resistance and Apple's Ceramic Shield 2, which the company said makes the display two times more scratch-resistant.
Inside, the iPhone 17 gets the company's 3nm A19 chip, complete with a six-core CPU and a five-core GPU for graphics. Apple said that makes the iPhone 17 20% faster than the iPhone 16.
Around back, the iPhone 17 gets an improved 48-megapixel Fusion main camera with up to 2x software zoom. The phone also gets a new 12-megapixel wide-angle camera.
Up front, the iPhone 17 comes with Apple's Center Stage camera. AI tracking also keeps everyone in the frame in selfies. Video shot using the front camera is also more stabilized for when you want to shoot selfie videos on the run.
The phone starts with 256GB of storage rather than iPhone 16's 128GB.
Apple's premium $1,099 iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max both come equipped with the company's A19 Pro and a new aluminum unibody design.
Apple is promoting the Pro and Pro Max's new built-in vapor chamber, which it said will help move heat away from the phone's internal components and prevent slowdown. That, Apple said, will allow the phone to have 40% better sustained performance than prior-generation iPhones.
The iPhone 17 Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max get enhanced batteries, with the Pro Max getting the longest-lasting battery in an iPhone yet.
Apple's Pro line is always the company's camera showcase, and it's no different for the iPhone 17 Pro. The phone's cameras feature upgraded front cameras with the same Center Stage capabilities as the iPhone 17 and iPhone Air.
Around back, all three of the Pro's cameras are 48MP, and each is now one of Apple's Fusion cameras. The telephoto camera now gets up to 8x optical zoom with a 56% larger sensor for better shots taken from afar.
Apple's iPhone is its biggest revenue generator, making up $201.2 billion of the company's $391 billion in sales in 2024. Even Apple's second-largest business, its Services segment, made just $96.2 billion.
Darius Rucker goes public with new romance with Emily Deahl on Instagram
Country star Darius Rucker has made his relationship with musician and content creator Emily Deahl social media official, marking a new chapter in his personal life five years after his divorce.
The 59-year-old singer shared a smiling selfie with Deahl on Instagram on Sept. 8, capturing the pair outside the Sphere arena in Las Vegas. The post was lighthearted but affectionate, with Rucker referring to Deahl as “my love” in the caption.
For Rucker, whose career has spanned from Hootie & the Blowfish frontman to country music mainstay, the public acknowledgment comes after months of speculation. Deahl, who has nearly 500,000 TikTok followers, had hinted at a relationship earlier this year in a video that playfully referenced missing her partner.
Both Rucker and Deahl have ties to London, adding intrigue to their romance. Deahl revealed in an April vlog that she relocated to the city in January 2025. Around the same time, Rucker disclosed that he too had settled temporarily in London, though he stressed it was not a permanent move. He described the shift as an opportunity to “get a different flavor” creatively while working on new music and touring overseas.
The transatlantic change of scenery comes during an active period for Rucker, who released his Born and Raised EP earlier this year and continues to refine his forthcoming full-length album.
In interviews this summer, Rucker spoke of being energized by his time in Europe, crediting the change of environment with inspiring fresh ideas for his music. “I’m ready for people to hear this record,” he said in June. “I think my fans are going to be really excited.”
Rucker has built a reputation for blending soul, rock, and country influences, and fans are anticipating what his time abroad might bring to his next project. His career has long been defined by reinvention, from fronting one of the most popular bands of the 1990s to carving out a successful solo career in country.
The singer’s public embrace of a new relationship follows a period of personal reflection after his divorce from Beth Leonard in 2020. The couple, married for two decades, share two children: Daniela, 24, and Jack, 20. Rucker also has a daughter, Carolyn, 30, from a previous relationship.
At the time of the split, both Rucker and Leonard emphasized their commitment to co-parenting and maintaining a sense of family. In a 2023 interview, Rucker acknowledged the pain of divorce but praised Leonard for her grace and dedication to their children.
“That stuff hurts and you feel like a failure,” he said then. “But we’re still a family, and that’s all because Beth is awesome.”
For fans, the Instagram post offers a glimpse into a different side of Rucker, one that balances his demanding career with personal renewal. While neither he nor Deahl has confirmed how long they have been together, the decision to go public suggests a level of comfort with sharing their relationship more openly.
As Rucker continues to tour, record, and promote his memoir Life’s Too Short, released last year, the country star seems poised to embrace both creative and personal reinvention. His willingness to open up about his private life, after years of focusing primarily on music and family, marks another step in a career defined by resilience and transformation.
Country star Darius Rucker has made his relationship with musician and content creator Emily Deahl social media official, marking a new chapter in his personal life five years after his divorce.
The 59-year-old singer shared a smiling selfie with Deahl on Instagram on Sept. 8, capturing the pair outside the Sphere arena in Las Vegas. The post was lighthearted but affectionate, with Rucker referring to Deahl as “my love” in the caption.
For Rucker, whose career has spanned from Hootie & the Blowfish frontman to country music mainstay, the public acknowledgment comes after months of speculation. Deahl, who has nearly 500,000 TikTok followers, had hinted at a relationship earlier this year in a video that playfully referenced missing her partner.
Both Rucker and Deahl have ties to London, adding intrigue to their romance. Deahl revealed in an April vlog that she relocated to the city in January 2025. Around the same time, Rucker disclosed that he too had settled temporarily in London, though he stressed it was not a permanent move. He described the shift as an opportunity to “get a different flavor” creatively while working on new music and touring overseas.
The transatlantic change of scenery comes during an active period for Rucker, who released his Born and Raised EP earlier this year and continues to refine his forthcoming full-length album.
In interviews this summer, Rucker spoke of being energized by his time in Europe, crediting the change of environment with inspiring fresh ideas for his music. “I’m ready for people to hear this record,” he said in June. “I think my fans are going to be really excited.”
Rucker has built a reputation for blending soul, rock, and country influences, and fans are anticipating what his time abroad might bring to his next project. His career has long been defined by reinvention, from fronting one of the most popular bands of the 1990s to carving out a successful solo career in country.
The singer’s public embrace of a new relationship follows a period of personal reflection after his divorce from Beth Leonard in 2020. The couple, married for two decades, share two children: Daniela, 24, and Jack, 20. Rucker also has a daughter, Carolyn, 30, from a previous relationship.
At the time of the split, both Rucker and Leonard emphasized their commitment to co-parenting and maintaining a sense of family. In a 2023 interview, Rucker acknowledged the pain of divorce but praised Leonard for her grace and dedication to their children.
“That stuff hurts and you feel like a failure,” he said then. “But we’re still a family, and that’s all because Beth is awesome.”
For fans, the Instagram post offers a glimpse into a different side of Rucker, one that balances his demanding career with personal renewal. While neither he nor Deahl has confirmed how long they have been together, the decision to go public suggests a level of comfort with sharing their relationship more openly.
As Rucker continues to tour, record, and promote his memoir Life’s Too Short, released last year, the country star seems poised to embrace both creative and personal reinvention. His willingness to open up about his private life, after years of focusing primarily on music and family, marks another step in a career defined by resilience and transformation.
Nicki Minaj Wonders How NBA YoungBoy Has Such 'Hardcore' Fans Without 'Help' From Outlets
Nicki Minaj is genuinely curious about why NBA YoungBoy gets so much love and support from his fans.
During a recent Instagram Live session, Minaj posed the question to the people who were watching her. “What is it about NBA YoungBoy that was able to garner that level of hardcore, diehard, unwavering support?” she asked. “That’s without getting help from a lot of the mainstream outlets — let’s just call a thing and thing.
Nicki Minaj wants to know what makes NBA YoungBoy so loved and appreciated by his fans compared to other artists 🤔
She compared YoungBoy’s supporters to the Barbs because of how they show up for him. “You know how my fans act with me and it feels more like a family, a camaraderie,” she said. “They don’t play about me and I don’t play about them — and people are always trying to figure it out.”
After giving her spiel, Minaj started to read out a few responses from people attempting to explain what draws fans to him. “His raw personality. You can visualize anything that he’s saying and, just like you, he never gets his flowers,” she read, prompting her to say “aww” afterward.
“The more haters he gets, the stronger their love gets — kind of like us with you,” she said, before adding “bingo.”
YoungBoy and Minaj have collaborated together, so far, on three separate occasions. The latest time was for the track “WTF” from YoungBoy’s 2023 album, Don’t Try This at Home.
In 2022, Minaj told the world about what it was like to work with YoungBoy on their track, “What That Speed Bout.”
"YoungBoy was rlly dope,” she wrote on X. “Chill. Laid back. Sweet. rlly fuk wit his vibe. Didn’t do the most on set, more mature than I thought he’d be. He was on gangsta time."
During a recent Instagram Live session, Minaj posed the question to the people who were watching her. “What is it about NBA YoungBoy that was able to garner that level of hardcore, diehard, unwavering support?” she asked. “That’s without getting help from a lot of the mainstream outlets — let’s just call a thing and thing.
Nicki Minaj wants to know what makes NBA YoungBoy so loved and appreciated by his fans compared to other artists 🤔
She compared YoungBoy’s supporters to the Barbs because of how they show up for him. “You know how my fans act with me and it feels more like a family, a camaraderie,” she said. “They don’t play about me and I don’t play about them — and people are always trying to figure it out.”
After giving her spiel, Minaj started to read out a few responses from people attempting to explain what draws fans to him. “His raw personality. You can visualize anything that he’s saying and, just like you, he never gets his flowers,” she read, prompting her to say “aww” afterward.
“The more haters he gets, the stronger their love gets — kind of like us with you,” she said, before adding “bingo.”
YoungBoy and Minaj have collaborated together, so far, on three separate occasions. The latest time was for the track “WTF” from YoungBoy’s 2023 album, Don’t Try This at Home.
In 2022, Minaj told the world about what it was like to work with YoungBoy on their track, “What That Speed Bout.”
"YoungBoy was rlly dope,” she wrote on X. “Chill. Laid back. Sweet. rlly fuk wit his vibe. Didn’t do the most on set, more mature than I thought he’d be. He was on gangsta time."
Sterling K. Brown Reveals He's Postponing Surgery in Order to Attend 2025 Emmy Awards
Sterling K. Brown isn’t letting an upcoming surgery stop him from attending the 2025 Emmy Awards.
On Tuesday (September 9), the 49-year-old actor revealed in a video shared to his Instagram account that he had torn his Achilles tendon.
He shared that he chose to postpone surgery for the injury so he could support his Paradise co-stars at the award show.
Sterling revealed that when he sustained the injury, he wasn’t doing anything “super dangerous.” He said that after he took a step, he immediately “felt like somebody stomped on the back of [his] heel.”
The actor said he assumed someone had bumped into him and demanded an apology, only to find out no one had been close enough to have been the culprit.
“The injuries where nobody touches you are usually, probably the most serious ones,” Sterling joked in the video.
“So, [I] gotta have surgery. Gonna do it after the Emmys so I can motivate myself and go and try to celebrate with my cast and the producers of Paradise because we got recognized,” Sterling said in the video, also noting that recovery from such a surgery can take quite a bit of time
Sterling K. Brown isn’t letting an upcoming surgery stop him from attending the 2025 Emmy Awards.
On Tuesday (September 9), the 49-year-old actor revealed in a video shared to his Instagram account that he had torn his Achilles tendon.
He shared that he chose to postpone surgery for the injury so he could support his Paradise co-stars at the award show.
Sterling revealed that when he sustained the injury, he wasn’t doing anything “super dangerous.” He said that after he took a step, he immediately “felt like somebody stomped on the back of [his] heel.”
The actor said he assumed someone had bumped into him and demanded an apology, only to find out no one had been close enough to have been the culprit.
“The injuries where nobody touches you are usually, probably the most serious ones,” Sterling joked in the video.
“So, [I] gotta have surgery. Gonna do it after the Emmys so I can motivate myself and go and try to celebrate with my cast and the producers of Paradise because we got recognized,” Sterling said in the video, also noting that recovery from such a surgery can take quite a bit of time
Jennifer Lopez Faces Backlash Over 'Inappropriate' Outfit Choice During Outing With Ben Affleck's Son
Jennifer Lopez has drawn the ire of some netizens over her dressing during an outing with Ben Affleck's son, Samuel.
The actress-singer took the teenager on a luxurious shopping trip in Beverly Hills last weekend but chose to don an outfit that flaunted her toned midriff.
Once snaps of the outing made their way online, some netizens slammed Jennifer Lopez's wardrobe choice as "inappropriate" and "embarrassing."
Jennifer Lopez's latest outing with Ben Affleck's son, Samuel, has raised eyebrows due to the outfit she chose for the occasion.
Over the weekend, Lopez took the teenager shopping in Beverly Hills, an outing that hinted she was still devoted to being his stepmother despite her split from his father.
However, once pictures of the outing went viral, the focus quickly shifted to her outfit, with the singer wearing low-waist, baggy trousers and an oversized long-sleeved, cropped top that revealed much of her midriff.
In no time, some netizens began questioning Lopez's mothering abilities, with one asking why she would "dress like that with her kids."
A number of individuals also slammed the outfit as "embarrassing" and "inappropriate," particularly referencing the midriff-baring crop top.
One person wrote, "How inappropriate to wear that top! Does she not get it?" while another remarked, "Showing her body to a preteen is inappropriate."
The outfit was also labeled "ridiculous," with some suggesting that Affleck's son looked "so uncomfortable."
Amid the backlash, several defended Lopez, noting that there was nothing wrong with her outfit, while some praised the singer's stunning physique, highlighted by the crop top.
During her marriage to Affleck, Lopez had a great relationship with the actor's kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
On multiple occasions in the past, one or more of the kids were spotted with Affleck and Lopez on outings.
Despite their split now approaching a year, the amicable relationship between Affleck and Lopez is said to have remained unchanged.
"Things between Ben and Jennifer are good," a source recently informed People magazine. "Even though they're not together anymore, they've stayed on friendly terms."
And just like the duo, the relationship between their kids has continued to thrive after the split.
"The kids are still really close," the insider added. "They have the same groups of friends, they see each other, and they talk all the time."
According to the insider, Lopez and Affleck play a role in their kids' healthy relationship as they "make sure the kids know they get along."
They also plan to remain amicable for the foreseeable future due to the children.
"The most important thing to both of them is raising their kids in a supportive environment, so they plan to stay in each other's lives," the source added about Lopez and Affleck, as reported by The Blast.
The actress-singer took the teenager on a luxurious shopping trip in Beverly Hills last weekend but chose to don an outfit that flaunted her toned midriff.
Once snaps of the outing made their way online, some netizens slammed Jennifer Lopez's wardrobe choice as "inappropriate" and "embarrassing."
Jennifer Lopez's latest outing with Ben Affleck's son, Samuel, has raised eyebrows due to the outfit she chose for the occasion.
Over the weekend, Lopez took the teenager shopping in Beverly Hills, an outing that hinted she was still devoted to being his stepmother despite her split from his father.
However, once pictures of the outing went viral, the focus quickly shifted to her outfit, with the singer wearing low-waist, baggy trousers and an oversized long-sleeved, cropped top that revealed much of her midriff.
In no time, some netizens began questioning Lopez's mothering abilities, with one asking why she would "dress like that with her kids."
A number of individuals also slammed the outfit as "embarrassing" and "inappropriate," particularly referencing the midriff-baring crop top.
One person wrote, "How inappropriate to wear that top! Does she not get it?" while another remarked, "Showing her body to a preteen is inappropriate."
The outfit was also labeled "ridiculous," with some suggesting that Affleck's son looked "so uncomfortable."
Amid the backlash, several defended Lopez, noting that there was nothing wrong with her outfit, while some praised the singer's stunning physique, highlighted by the crop top.
During her marriage to Affleck, Lopez had a great relationship with the actor's kids, Violet, Fin, and Samuel, whom he shares with ex-wife Jennifer Garner.
On multiple occasions in the past, one or more of the kids were spotted with Affleck and Lopez on outings.
Despite their split now approaching a year, the amicable relationship between Affleck and Lopez is said to have remained unchanged.
"Things between Ben and Jennifer are good," a source recently informed People magazine. "Even though they're not together anymore, they've stayed on friendly terms."
And just like the duo, the relationship between their kids has continued to thrive after the split.
"The kids are still really close," the insider added. "They have the same groups of friends, they see each other, and they talk all the time."
According to the insider, Lopez and Affleck play a role in their kids' healthy relationship as they "make sure the kids know they get along."
They also plan to remain amicable for the foreseeable future due to the children.
"The most important thing to both of them is raising their kids in a supportive environment, so they plan to stay in each other's lives," the source added about Lopez and Affleck, as reported by The Blast.
Rosie O'Donnell Calls the End of Her Friendship with Ellen DeGeneres 'One of the Most Painful Things That Ever Happened'
It's been more than 20 years since Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres' friendship ended
On a new podcast appearance, O'Donnell opened up about the fallout from DeGeneres' comments on Larry King Live in 2004, which she said was "one of the most painful things that ever happened to me, in show business, in my life"
O'Donnell believes that DeGeneres thinks she's "rehashing it for pleasure" anytime she talks about the demise of their friendship
Rosie O'Donnell is reflecting on the breakdown of her friendship with Ellen DeGeneres.
On the Sept. 7 episode of Mamamia's No Filter podcast, O'Donnell, 63, recalled how her friendship with DeGeneres, 67, ended following a 2004 interview on Larry King Live, during which the former TV show host said she was not friends with O'Donnell.
According to the Now and Then actress, DeGeneres was "in the [same] position" O'Donnell had been in seven years prior, when DeGeneres came out as gay on her sitcom in 1997.
"Instead of deciding to stand next to me and hold my hand, which is what I did to her, she did the opposite," O'Donnell said, referring to her support of DeGeneres after she came out.
"That was, like, one of the most painful things that ever happened to me, in show business, in my life," the comedian said of DeGeneres' comment.
"I couldn't believe it," she continued. "I have photos of her holding my newborn babies. I knew her for 30 years."
O'Donnell said that she "would have apologized" to DeGeneres, as she claimed, "I think in her mind, she thinks I keep rehashing it for pleasure."
"I don't rehash it for pleasure," she said of the fallout. "I rehash it because our careers have taken sort of parallel, interwoven paths."
In 2022, O'Donnell recalled the same story during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and that interview ended up making its way back to DeGeneres.
The following year, O'Donnell told The Hollywood Reporter that her former friend had reached out to her to apologize.
"She texted me a few weeks ago checking in, seeing how I’m doing, and I asked her how she’s surviving not being on TV. It’s a big transition," O'Donnell said.
"I guess she saw me talk about it on Andy Cohen’s show," she said of DeGeneres. "She wrote, ‘I’m really sorry, and I don’t remember that.’"
O'Donnell, in contrast, told the outlet she "remembered it so well," so much so that she "had T-shirts printed and I gave them to my staff that said ‘I don’t know Rosie. We’re not friends,'" at the time.
"I knew her for so many years," she said of DeGeneres. "It just felt like, I don’t trust this person to be in my world."
Rosie O'Donnell attends the opening night performance of 'A Transparent Musical' on May 31, 2023
Following O'Donnell's move to Ireland earlier this year, her fallout from DeGeneres again became a topic of interest, given DeGeneres relocated to the U.K. with her wife, Portia de Rossi, last year.
When President Donald Trump threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship and called her a "threat to humanity" — she's been vocal about how her move was motivated by a desire to avoid his administration — DeGeneres spoke up.
"Good for you," the former Ellen host wrote in an Instagram post, as she shared both Trump's social media post about O'Donnell and the comedian's response, which was posted on Instagram in July.
It's been more than 20 years since Rosie O'Donnell and Ellen DeGeneres' friendship ended
On a new podcast appearance, O'Donnell opened up about the fallout from DeGeneres' comments on Larry King Live in 2004, which she said was "one of the most painful things that ever happened to me, in show business, in my life"
O'Donnell believes that DeGeneres thinks she's "rehashing it for pleasure" anytime she talks about the demise of their friendship
Rosie O'Donnell is reflecting on the breakdown of her friendship with Ellen DeGeneres.
On the Sept. 7 episode of Mamamia's No Filter podcast, O'Donnell, 63, recalled how her friendship with DeGeneres, 67, ended following a 2004 interview on Larry King Live, during which the former TV show host said she was not friends with O'Donnell.
According to the Now and Then actress, DeGeneres was "in the [same] position" O'Donnell had been in seven years prior, when DeGeneres came out as gay on her sitcom in 1997.
"Instead of deciding to stand next to me and hold my hand, which is what I did to her, she did the opposite," O'Donnell said, referring to her support of DeGeneres after she came out.
"That was, like, one of the most painful things that ever happened to me, in show business, in my life," the comedian said of DeGeneres' comment.
"I couldn't believe it," she continued. "I have photos of her holding my newborn babies. I knew her for 30 years."
O'Donnell said that she "would have apologized" to DeGeneres, as she claimed, "I think in her mind, she thinks I keep rehashing it for pleasure."
"I don't rehash it for pleasure," she said of the fallout. "I rehash it because our careers have taken sort of parallel, interwoven paths."
In 2022, O'Donnell recalled the same story during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, and that interview ended up making its way back to DeGeneres.
The following year, O'Donnell told The Hollywood Reporter that her former friend had reached out to her to apologize.
"She texted me a few weeks ago checking in, seeing how I’m doing, and I asked her how she’s surviving not being on TV. It’s a big transition," O'Donnell said.
"I guess she saw me talk about it on Andy Cohen’s show," she said of DeGeneres. "She wrote, ‘I’m really sorry, and I don’t remember that.’"
O'Donnell, in contrast, told the outlet she "remembered it so well," so much so that she "had T-shirts printed and I gave them to my staff that said ‘I don’t know Rosie. We’re not friends,'" at the time.
"I knew her for so many years," she said of DeGeneres. "It just felt like, I don’t trust this person to be in my world."
Rosie O'Donnell attends the opening night performance of 'A Transparent Musical' on May 31, 2023
Following O'Donnell's move to Ireland earlier this year, her fallout from DeGeneres again became a topic of interest, given DeGeneres relocated to the U.K. with her wife, Portia de Rossi, last year.
When President Donald Trump threatened to revoke O'Donnell's U.S. citizenship and called her a "threat to humanity" — she's been vocal about how her move was motivated by a desire to avoid his administration — DeGeneres spoke up.
"Good for you," the former Ellen host wrote in an Instagram post, as she shared both Trump's social media post about O'Donnell and the comedian's response, which was posted on Instagram in July.
Cardi B Sparks Rumors Selling Album on Streets, CEO Confirms She’s Not Shelved
Fans have been eagerly awaiting Cardi B’s next album for a long time, and anticipation heightened when the superstar released a viral TikTok video showing her personally selling copies of her forthcoming album Am I the Drama? on the streets for $20.
The video caption read, “my label said I gotta get out in these streets and sell this album,” sparking widespread speculation about her status at Atlantic Records.
Addressing the rumors, Atlantic Records CEO Eliot Grainge spoke to Billboard and dismissed any idea that Cardi B was being sidelined.
“Cardi B is synonymous with the excellence that has made Atlantic Records a historically significant record label,” Grainge said. He added, “She is a real vanguard and a groundbreaking career artist who continues to push hip-hop and popular music culture forward in surprising and inspiring ways.”
Grainge’s remarks make it clear that Cardi B’s hands-on promotion was a creative choice, not a reflection of her relationship with the label. “There is no one like her. We are fortunate to be in her orbit,” he stated.
The TikTok video captured fans’ attention because seeing a superstar directly selling her own album is rare, leading some to misinterpret the action as a sign of conflict or shelving.
However, Grainge’s comments clarify that Cardi B continues to lead bold, innovative campaigns while maintaining her influence in hip-hop and popular music.
As Am I the Drama? nears release, the excitement among fans underscores Cardi B’s continued relevance.
Her willingness to engage directly with listeners while pushing musical boundaries reinforces her status as a trailblazer in the industry.
The video caption read, “my label said I gotta get out in these streets and sell this album,” sparking widespread speculation about her status at Atlantic Records.
Addressing the rumors, Atlantic Records CEO Eliot Grainge spoke to Billboard and dismissed any idea that Cardi B was being sidelined.
“Cardi B is synonymous with the excellence that has made Atlantic Records a historically significant record label,” Grainge said. He added, “She is a real vanguard and a groundbreaking career artist who continues to push hip-hop and popular music culture forward in surprising and inspiring ways.”
Grainge’s remarks make it clear that Cardi B’s hands-on promotion was a creative choice, not a reflection of her relationship with the label. “There is no one like her. We are fortunate to be in her orbit,” he stated.
The TikTok video captured fans’ attention because seeing a superstar directly selling her own album is rare, leading some to misinterpret the action as a sign of conflict or shelving.
However, Grainge’s comments clarify that Cardi B continues to lead bold, innovative campaigns while maintaining her influence in hip-hop and popular music.
As Am I the Drama? nears release, the excitement among fans underscores Cardi B’s continued relevance.
Her willingness to engage directly with listeners while pushing musical boundaries reinforces her status as a trailblazer in the industry.
Trump apparently thinks domestic violence is not a crime. ...
President Donald Trump complained on Monday that he can’t yet claim crime has been completely eradicated through his federal takeover of Washington, D.C. Why, you might ask? Well, the president — who vowed during the 2024 election to protect women whether they “like it or not” — says that the local authorities continue to include domestic-violence cases in their crime statistics, which he suggested are throwing the numbers off. How dreadfully inconvenient!
“There’s no crime. They said crime is down 87 percent — no, no, no, it’s more than 87 percent, virtually nothing,” Trump said during a speech about religious liberty at the Museum of the Bible. “Much lesser things, things that take place in the home they call crime, you know — they’ll do anything they can to find something. If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say, ‘This was a crime, see,’ so now I can’t claim 100 percent.”
Trump claims crime is down to "virtually nothing" in DC & adds the crimes that are happening are "much lesser things. Things that take place in the home they call crime. You know, they'll do anything they can to find something. If a man has a little fight w/the wife they say 'this is a crime. See?'"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-09-08T15:18:01.822Z
Obviously, Trump’s assertion that his deployment of the National Guard eliminated all crime in D.C. is false. It is also incorrect to imply that intimate-partner abuse is a “lesser” crime: About one in two women and four in ten men in the United States have reported experiencing sexual violence, physical abuse, or stalking at the hands of an intimate partner, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Research has also found that homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant people, and that 58 percent of women killed in the U.S. were murdered by their intimate partner.
This retrograde thinking about a crime that disproportionately impacts women also informs the policies Trump’s administration is currently implementing. In January, he reinstated a Title IX rule from his first term that makes it considerably harder for students to report sexual assaults and offers more protections to accused perpetrators, who are often men. Trump’s “gender ideology” executive order led to thousands of federal web pages being taken down, including those around teen-dating violence. The administration’s policies have also put domestic-violence shelters and other services for sexual-violence survivors at risk of winding down or shutting down entirely. And earlier this year, the Department of Justice moved to restore gun rights for convicted criminals, even though survivors of domestic violence are five times more likely to be killed when their abuser has access to a firearm.
Minimizing domestic abuse as “a little fight with the wife” is, unfortunately, par for the course from someone who bragged about sexual assault on the infamous Access Hollywood tape; who stacked his Cabinet and administration with men who’ve been accused of sexual violence, harassment, and domestic abuse; who recently called the scandal surrounding his erstwhile friend and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein a “Democratic hoax”; and who has been credibly accused of sexual violence by more than two dozen women, including his ex-wife Ivana Trump. (The president and his administration’s officials have all denied the allegations against them. Ivana, who was under a confidentiality agreement and thus couldn’t publicly speak about their marriage without her former husband’s approval, later retracted her deposition comments, saying that she felt “violated” by Trump during the incident but didn’t want her “words to be interpreted in a literal or criminal sense.”)
The White House later denied that Trump’s comments show he believes domestic abuse is a “lesser” crime, however. “Of course the President wasn’t talking about or downplaying domestic violence—and any Fake News hacks trying to use this as a political cudgel against the President are doing a great service to actual domestic abusers and criminals around the country,” a spokesperson told Mother Jones. But the president is the one falsely implying that crime statistics are being artificially inflated with domestic-violence cases in order to deny him a political win, and the only people who benefit from that rhetoric are the very abusers he claims to oppose.
“There’s no crime. They said crime is down 87 percent — no, no, no, it’s more than 87 percent, virtually nothing,” Trump said during a speech about religious liberty at the Museum of the Bible. “Much lesser things, things that take place in the home they call crime, you know — they’ll do anything they can to find something. If a man has a little fight with the wife, they say, ‘This was a crime, see,’ so now I can’t claim 100 percent.”
Trump claims crime is down to "virtually nothing" in DC & adds the crimes that are happening are "much lesser things. Things that take place in the home they call crime. You know, they'll do anything they can to find something. If a man has a little fight w/the wife they say 'this is a crime. See?'"
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2025-09-08T15:18:01.822Z
Obviously, Trump’s assertion that his deployment of the National Guard eliminated all crime in D.C. is false. It is also incorrect to imply that intimate-partner abuse is a “lesser” crime: About one in two women and four in ten men in the United States have reported experiencing sexual violence, physical abuse, or stalking at the hands of an intimate partner, according to the National Network to End Domestic Violence. Research has also found that homicide is the leading cause of death for pregnant people, and that 58 percent of women killed in the U.S. were murdered by their intimate partner.
This retrograde thinking about a crime that disproportionately impacts women also informs the policies Trump’s administration is currently implementing. In January, he reinstated a Title IX rule from his first term that makes it considerably harder for students to report sexual assaults and offers more protections to accused perpetrators, who are often men. Trump’s “gender ideology” executive order led to thousands of federal web pages being taken down, including those around teen-dating violence. The administration’s policies have also put domestic-violence shelters and other services for sexual-violence survivors at risk of winding down or shutting down entirely. And earlier this year, the Department of Justice moved to restore gun rights for convicted criminals, even though survivors of domestic violence are five times more likely to be killed when their abuser has access to a firearm.
Minimizing domestic abuse as “a little fight with the wife” is, unfortunately, par for the course from someone who bragged about sexual assault on the infamous Access Hollywood tape; who stacked his Cabinet and administration with men who’ve been accused of sexual violence, harassment, and domestic abuse; who recently called the scandal surrounding his erstwhile friend and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein a “Democratic hoax”; and who has been credibly accused of sexual violence by more than two dozen women, including his ex-wife Ivana Trump. (The president and his administration’s officials have all denied the allegations against them. Ivana, who was under a confidentiality agreement and thus couldn’t publicly speak about their marriage without her former husband’s approval, later retracted her deposition comments, saying that she felt “violated” by Trump during the incident but didn’t want her “words to be interpreted in a literal or criminal sense.”)
The White House later denied that Trump’s comments show he believes domestic abuse is a “lesser” crime, however. “Of course the President wasn’t talking about or downplaying domestic violence—and any Fake News hacks trying to use this as a political cudgel against the President are doing a great service to actual domestic abusers and criminals around the country,” a spokesperson told Mother Jones. But the president is the one falsely implying that crime statistics are being artificially inflated with domestic-violence cases in order to deny him a political win, and the only people who benefit from that rhetoric are the very abusers he claims to oppose.
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