#FASHIONFAB: Dsquared2 ‘Under the Rio Sun’ Spring/Summer 2026 Beachwear Ad Campaign
Presenting the Dsquared2 Spring/Summer 2026 Beachwear Ad Campaign Photographed by Rafael Moura.
#RHOA: Porsha Williams Shades Kelli for “Dragging” Tea from “Four Years Ago,” Says ‘She Came in Hot But I Cooled Her Down’
Porsha Williams shaded Kelli Ferrell for “dragging” tea from “four years ago.” The Real Housewives of Atlanta star said her co-star is “always reaching” and “came in hot,” but Porsha “cooled her down.”
Last season, Kelli suggested that Porsha sleeps with married men. Shortly into the new season, Porsha accused her of sleeping with married men, which Kelli denied. After the accusation, Kelli made little effort to be friends with her (which seemed to surprise Porsha). In a later episode, Porsha accused Kelli of trying to come onto her.
On Sherri, Porsha addressed Kelli’s accusation that she’s sleeping with married men.
“She is just dragging tea from like four years ago,” said Porsha. “This show is about showing Black women who are established, who have a wonderful life, fulfilled life in themselves, so they don’t have to focus on other people.”
“If they end up focusing on you, they’re going to read you,” she went on. “But they’re not making me their storyline. Those women, you pay attention to them, they got it going on. They got businesses, they got husbands, they got things. And I just think it’s very unfortunate when some of the girls come on the show, and they have to kind of search and reach.”
According to Porsha, Kelli is “always reaching” due to “other reasons.”
“She’s reaching. And she can’t quite get it,” she continued. “Who even handed her the peach? … I don’t know. But listen, Kelli sometimes [is] cool, sometimes she’s not. I think that if you can dish it out, you should be able to receive it back to you.”
“And you should be able to move on,” she added. “I think it is very clear she tried to come in hot, and I just cooled her down.”
In an early episode, Porsha claimed that a married man slept with Kelli — and then immediately called Porsha’s ex while Porsha was in the room. Many fans questioned whether Porsha made up the story to get back at Kelli for her accusations from last season.
New episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta air Sunday nights on Bravo.
Last season, Kelli suggested that Porsha sleeps with married men. Shortly into the new season, Porsha accused her of sleeping with married men, which Kelli denied. After the accusation, Kelli made little effort to be friends with her (which seemed to surprise Porsha). In a later episode, Porsha accused Kelli of trying to come onto her.
On Sherri, Porsha addressed Kelli’s accusation that she’s sleeping with married men.
“She is just dragging tea from like four years ago,” said Porsha. “This show is about showing Black women who are established, who have a wonderful life, fulfilled life in themselves, so they don’t have to focus on other people.”
“If they end up focusing on you, they’re going to read you,” she went on. “But they’re not making me their storyline. Those women, you pay attention to them, they got it going on. They got businesses, they got husbands, they got things. And I just think it’s very unfortunate when some of the girls come on the show, and they have to kind of search and reach.”
According to Porsha, Kelli is “always reaching” due to “other reasons.”
“She’s reaching. And she can’t quite get it,” she continued. “Who even handed her the peach? … I don’t know. But listen, Kelli sometimes [is] cool, sometimes she’s not. I think that if you can dish it out, you should be able to receive it back to you.”
“And you should be able to move on,” she added. “I think it is very clear she tried to come in hot, and I just cooled her down.”
In an early episode, Porsha claimed that a married man slept with Kelli — and then immediately called Porsha’s ex while Porsha was in the room. Many fans questioned whether Porsha made up the story to get back at Kelli for her accusations from last season.
New episodes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta air Sunday nights on Bravo.
#MusicNews: The 2026 Richmond Jazz And Music Festival will have Erykah Badu, Leon Thomas, Samara Joy & More
The weather is getting warmer, which means that it’s time to get outside, and there’s no better place to be outside than at a music festival. One that definitely needs to be on your radar is the 2026 Richmond Jazz And Music Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, the annual festival in Richmond, Virginia will return to Maymont for a jam-packed weekend featuring live performances by artists across a few genres.
Headlining the festival will be the High Priestess of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu. She is one of several R&B and soul artists on the lineup, including Johnny Gill, Leon Thomas, Alex Isley, Tiana Major9 and the Tony! Toni! Toné! legacy band.
You can’t have a jazz festival without jazz, of course, and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Samara Joy will lead the way. Among the additional jazz acts are Down To The Bone, Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers and Peter White.
Rappers Doug E. Fresh, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco and Noname will be on tap to rock the mic and represent for hip-hop. Also on the bill are the groups The Blackbyrds, Free Nationals and Hot Like Mars, who are all known to dabble in multiple genres.
More artists will be announced, but the 2026 Richmond Jazz And Music Festival already sounds like a sure bet for August. Add it to your summer music festival calendar and lock in your tickets when they go on sale on Friday, August 22nd. Visit the Richmond Jazz And Music Festival website for additional information.
The weather is getting warmer, which means that it’s time to get outside, and there’s no better place to be outside than at a music festival. One that definitely needs to be on your radar is the 2026 Richmond Jazz And Music Festival. Scheduled for Saturday, August 8th and Sunday, August 9th, the annual festival in Richmond, Virginia will return to Maymont for a jam-packed weekend featuring live performances by artists across a few genres.
Headlining the festival will be the High Priestess of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu. She is one of several R&B and soul artists on the lineup, including Johnny Gill, Leon Thomas, Alex Isley, Tiana Major9 and the Tony! Toni! Toné! legacy band.
You can’t have a jazz festival without jazz, of course, and multiple GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Samara Joy will lead the way. Among the additional jazz acts are Down To The Bone, Victor Wooten and The Wooten Brothers and Peter White.
Rappers Doug E. Fresh, Talib Kweli, Lupe Fiasco and Noname will be on tap to rock the mic and represent for hip-hop. Also on the bill are the groups The Blackbyrds, Free Nationals and Hot Like Mars, who are all known to dabble in multiple genres.
More artists will be announced, but the 2026 Richmond Jazz And Music Festival already sounds like a sure bet for August. Add it to your summer music festival calendar and lock in your tickets when they go on sale on Friday, August 22nd. Visit the Richmond Jazz And Music Festival website for additional information.
#HipHopNews: 1900Rugrat Calls Out Drake For Ripping off his Beat
Rapper 1900Rugrat has accused Drake of ripping off one of his beats. The track is titled “Little Birdie”. In an Instagram video, Rugrat claims the song’s beat is based on—or taken from—the one he produced for the intro to his debut 2025 album, Porch 2 The Pent.
Recounting his side of the story, 1900Rugrat speaks directly to Drake first, saying, “You got me f**ked up.” He then alleges that the Toronto rapper previously reached out to him to work on a project. When Rugrat sent over some tracks, it was his album intro beat that Drake “took a liking to.”
Rugrat says that he declined, but that Drake still implied he was going to include the Florida lyricist on his album. However, Drake “never sent the verse,” which Rugrat was unbothered by, until he heard the new album, Iceman. “Twin, that’s the only beat I’ve ever produced,” 1900 Rugrat said. He added, “Don’t rip my s**t and repitch it like that, fam. That’s fried out and f**ked up, twin.”
It is worth noting that Rugrat later came back with some receipts, posting screenshots of his messages with Drake.
In a follow-up post, he shared alleged DMs between the two of them, wherein Drake wrote, “I know the tape bout to go f**king nuts.” He added, “Hopefully we can get one for the album. I talked to Gordo he told me the other s**t was the intro.”
Drake went on to write, “I was hype off that s**t but I know that feeling when you already done.” He finally offered, “So we’ll cook up if anything.”
In response, Rugrat wrote back, “whaaaaa i appreciate u understanding brudda i just know i cant ever say those lyrics again n this my first ever tape so it was special for me yk, more than appreciative…” At this point, the message trails off.
It’s unclear how this might shake out, but “Little Birdie” is credited to producers 40, DJ Frisco954, and RL. At this point, it appears that neither Drake nor his team has commented on 1900Rugrat’s accusations.
Recounting his side of the story, 1900Rugrat speaks directly to Drake first, saying, “You got me f**ked up.” He then alleges that the Toronto rapper previously reached out to him to work on a project. When Rugrat sent over some tracks, it was his album intro beat that Drake “took a liking to.”
Rugrat says that he declined, but that Drake still implied he was going to include the Florida lyricist on his album. However, Drake “never sent the verse,” which Rugrat was unbothered by, until he heard the new album, Iceman. “Twin, that’s the only beat I’ve ever produced,” 1900 Rugrat said. He added, “Don’t rip my s**t and repitch it like that, fam. That’s fried out and f**ked up, twin.”
It is worth noting that Rugrat later came back with some receipts, posting screenshots of his messages with Drake.
In a follow-up post, he shared alleged DMs between the two of them, wherein Drake wrote, “I know the tape bout to go f**king nuts.” He added, “Hopefully we can get one for the album. I talked to Gordo he told me the other s**t was the intro.”
Drake went on to write, “I was hype off that s**t but I know that feeling when you already done.” He finally offered, “So we’ll cook up if anything.”
In response, Rugrat wrote back, “whaaaaa i appreciate u understanding brudda i just know i cant ever say those lyrics again n this my first ever tape so it was special for me yk, more than appreciative…” At this point, the message trails off.
It’s unclear how this might shake out, but “Little Birdie” is credited to producers 40, DJ Frisco954, and RL. At this point, it appears that neither Drake nor his team has commented on 1900Rugrat’s accusations.
Tracee Ellis Ross to Make Broadway Debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing' This Summer
Tracee Ellis Ross is officially Broadway-bound. On Monday (May 18), the “black-ish” actress shared that she’ll be making her debut in “Every Brilliant Thing” beginning July 7.
“I am so excited, and I am also so nervous, which I think is appropriate,” Ross shared in an Instagram post. “It is a one-person show that is also not a solo show. It is a monologue that is told by the actor, which, in this case, will be me, with the audience, which makes every performance special and different.”
For anyone unfamiliar, the play heavily involves audience participation, with attendees stepping into character roles and shouting out “brilliant things” throughout the performance. Daniel Radcliffe notably opened the production at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre on March 12 and will wrap his run on May 24, with Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay then taking over through July 5.
Ross’ upcoming run marks the fourth extension for the critically acclaimed revival, which has already earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play. “I really hope you can come and see me,” the PATTERN Beauty founder added. Watch the video below.
Why Tracee Ellis Ross is a fitting choice for “Every Brilliant Thing,” according to Duncan MacmillanTracee Ellis Ross to Make Broadway Debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing' This Summer
“Every Brilliant Thing” is a great debut show for the Hollywood veteran, who won a Golden Globe Award and five NAACP Image Awards, along with earning multiple Emmy nominations, during her run as Rainbow Johnson on “black-ish.” That’s not even getting into the many other roles under her belt, including "Girlfriends," The High Note, American Fiction, Netflix’s "Black Mirror," and Candy Cane Lane. Then, of course, there’s the star power that comes with her name alone.
Don’t just take our word for it. Playwright Duncan Macmillan, who created the project with Jonny Donahoe, said in a statement, “I’ve been a fan of Tracee’s work for a long time and knew her quick wit, intelligence, and emotional depth would be the perfect fit for ‘Every Brilliant Thing.’”
“We are beyond thrilled that she has chosen to make her Broadway debut with us this summer,” Macmillan continued. “We can’t wait to welcome her to the Hudson Theatre, and for audiences to experience her unique take on the play.”
“I am so excited, and I am also so nervous, which I think is appropriate,” Ross shared in an Instagram post. “It is a one-person show that is also not a solo show. It is a monologue that is told by the actor, which, in this case, will be me, with the audience, which makes every performance special and different.”
For anyone unfamiliar, the play heavily involves audience participation, with attendees stepping into character roles and shouting out “brilliant things” throughout the performance. Daniel Radcliffe notably opened the production at Broadway’s Hudson Theatre on March 12 and will wrap his run on May 24, with Emmy winner Mariska Hargitay then taking over through July 5.
Ross’ upcoming run marks the fourth extension for the critically acclaimed revival, which has already earned a Tony nomination for Best Revival of a Play. “I really hope you can come and see me,” the PATTERN Beauty founder added. Watch the video below.
Why Tracee Ellis Ross is a fitting choice for “Every Brilliant Thing,” according to Duncan MacmillanTracee Ellis Ross to Make Broadway Debut in 'Every Brilliant Thing' This Summer
“Every Brilliant Thing” is a great debut show for the Hollywood veteran, who won a Golden Globe Award and five NAACP Image Awards, along with earning multiple Emmy nominations, during her run as Rainbow Johnson on “black-ish.” That’s not even getting into the many other roles under her belt, including "Girlfriends," The High Note, American Fiction, Netflix’s "Black Mirror," and Candy Cane Lane. Then, of course, there’s the star power that comes with her name alone.
Don’t just take our word for it. Playwright Duncan Macmillan, who created the project with Jonny Donahoe, said in a statement, “I’ve been a fan of Tracee’s work for a long time and knew her quick wit, intelligence, and emotional depth would be the perfect fit for ‘Every Brilliant Thing.’”
“We are beyond thrilled that she has chosen to make her Broadway debut with us this summer,” Macmillan continued. “We can’t wait to welcome her to the Hudson Theatre, and for audiences to experience her unique take on the play.”
Jimmy Kimmel Tells Elon Musk to ‘Stay in Your Lane’ After Meltdown Over Lupita Nyong’o’s ‘Odyssey’ Casting
The comedian weighed in on Musk’s outrage during Tuesday’s monologue for “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” where he suggested Musk “stay in [his] lane” after bemoaning the fact that Helen of Troy was being played by a Black woman.
“Elon Musk is now attacking Christopher Nolan, the film director, for the way he cast the movie ‘The Odyssey,’” Kimmel said. “He’s upset because Christopher Nolan hired Lupita Nyong’o to play a character he believes should be played by a white woman.”
Kimmel then read out Musk’s X post, in which he claimed Nolan “desecrated the Odyssey so that he would be eligible for an Academy Award.” As the late night host highlighted, Musk then followed this up with the following rant: “Who specifically is the a–hole who added DEI lies to Academy Awards eligibility instead of it just being about making the best movie?”
“That’s a good question. While we’re at it, who specifically is the a–hole who thought this was a cool design for a truck?” Kimmel hit back. “I mean, stay in your lane.”
As Kimmel went on, he noted that Musk wasn’t alone in his stance, as it had become “a thing now.”
“Rob Finnerty from Newsmax — this guy’s a beauty — he was so upset he devoted a whole segment to it,” Kimmel said before playing footage of Finnerty’s broadcast, in which he confidently declared “Helen of Troy was not Black.”
“Well, here’s something that might surprise you, Rob. Helen of Troy was also not real,” Kimmel ripped. “‘The Odyssey’ is a mythical poem. There was no Helen of Troy. She was mythical, like Santa Claus or election fraud … It doesn’t matter what color a myth is.”
He continued: “And if you really want to get into it, Helen of Troy was half bird. Helen was the daughter of Zeus — and these, Rob, are not photographs, these are drawings — who disguised himself as a swan so he could mate with a human woman who then laid an egg and out hatched Helen of Troy, who, again, was not a real person. This is not history. This is made up. She was pretend. So it makes no difference to anyone but crazy angry people what color she was.”
Before moving on, Kimmel joked that people should really be “mad at the loser they cast to play Odysseus,” referencing his decades-long “feud” with Matt Damon.
Creed Spinoff Series Delphi Casts Wood Harris And Unveils New Stars
The upcoming Delphi series, a spinoff from the acclaimed Creed film trilogy, has officially confirmed the return of a key actor from the original movies. The new show, which expands the universe of the Creed franchise, will feature Wood Harris reprising his role as Tony "Little Duke" Evers, a pivotal figure in the boxing academy central to the storyline.
The original Creed trilogy, spanning from 2015 to 2023, follows Michael B. Jordan’s character, Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, as he climbs the ranks of professional boxing. Now, with Prime Video’s announcement earlier this month, the franchise will continue its legacy through the series titled Delphi, focusing on the next generation of boxers training at the Delphi Boxing Academy.
Wood Harris returns as Tony "Little Duke" Evers, the son of Tony "Duke" Evers, portrayed by Tony Burton in the films. Little Duke serves as the head trainer at the Delphi Boxing Academy in Los Angeles, the same gym where iconic fighters Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa honed their skills. In the series, Little Duke will guide a new group of talented young fighters striving to make their mark in the sport.
Alongside Harris, the cast includes a mix of emerging and established actors. Series regulars announced by Amazon include Benji Santiago, Juan Castano, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Victoria Vourkoutiotis, each bringing a unique character to life. The show also features recurring roles filled by Niles Fitch, Dasan Frazier, Graham Patrick Martin, Brittany Adebumola, Rene Moran, Okieriete Onaodowan, and Breanna Yde.
Among the new characters, Benji Santiago plays Santi Torres, a promising boxer from East LA living under the shadow of his older brother. Juan Castano portrays Nico Torres, Santi’s elder sibling, who grapples with personal challenges that force him to confront deep internal struggles. Demián Bichir takes on Hector Torres, the family patriarch and gym owner in East LA, whose tough-love parenting shapes his sons’ futures.
André Holland appears as Teddy "T-Bone" Parker, the lead instructor at Delphi, who treats boxing like a cerebral game of chess, blending strategy with passion. Andre Royo’s Elmer Tatum is an eccentric boxing expert from the Bronx, known for his quirky ability to predict fight outcomes. Sofia Black-D'Elia portrays Bobbi Weiss, an accountant with a hidden dream to become a trainer despite never stepping into the ring herself. Victoria Vourkoutiotis plays Kai Katsaros, an introverted young boxer battling anxiety and stage fright while trying to realize her full potential.
The original Creed trilogy, spanning from 2015 to 2023, follows Michael B. Jordan’s character, Adonis Creed, the son of Apollo Creed, as he climbs the ranks of professional boxing. Now, with Prime Video’s announcement earlier this month, the franchise will continue its legacy through the series titled Delphi, focusing on the next generation of boxers training at the Delphi Boxing Academy.
Wood Harris returns as Tony "Little Duke" Evers, the son of Tony "Duke" Evers, portrayed by Tony Burton in the films. Little Duke serves as the head trainer at the Delphi Boxing Academy in Los Angeles, the same gym where iconic fighters Apollo Creed and Rocky Balboa honed their skills. In the series, Little Duke will guide a new group of talented young fighters striving to make their mark in the sport.
Alongside Harris, the cast includes a mix of emerging and established actors. Series regulars announced by Amazon include Benji Santiago, Juan Castano, Demián Bichir, André Holland, Andre Royo, Sofia Black-D'Elia, and Victoria Vourkoutiotis, each bringing a unique character to life. The show also features recurring roles filled by Niles Fitch, Dasan Frazier, Graham Patrick Martin, Brittany Adebumola, Rene Moran, Okieriete Onaodowan, and Breanna Yde.
Among the new characters, Benji Santiago plays Santi Torres, a promising boxer from East LA living under the shadow of his older brother. Juan Castano portrays Nico Torres, Santi’s elder sibling, who grapples with personal challenges that force him to confront deep internal struggles. Demián Bichir takes on Hector Torres, the family patriarch and gym owner in East LA, whose tough-love parenting shapes his sons’ futures.
André Holland appears as Teddy "T-Bone" Parker, the lead instructor at Delphi, who treats boxing like a cerebral game of chess, blending strategy with passion. Andre Royo’s Elmer Tatum is an eccentric boxing expert from the Bronx, known for his quirky ability to predict fight outcomes. Sofia Black-D'Elia portrays Bobbi Weiss, an accountant with a hidden dream to become a trainer despite never stepping into the ring herself. Victoria Vourkoutiotis plays Kai Katsaros, an introverted young boxer battling anxiety and stage fright while trying to realize her full potential.
Billy Joel’s Early Biopic Sparks Legal Dispute Over Life And Music Rights
A biographical film exploring the formative years of Billy Joel has entered development, with editor and director John Ottman attached to lead the project. Despite this progress, a spokesperson for Billy Joel has publicly stated that the singer-songwriter has not authorized the movie.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Billy Joel's representative clarified, "Since 2021, the parties involved have been officially notified that they do not possess Billy Joel's life rights and will not be able to secure the music rights required for this project." The spokesperson emphasized that Billy Joel has neither authorized nor supported the film in any way and warned that proceeding without proper authorization would be "both legally and professionally misguided."
The upcoming biopic, titled Billy & Me, will focus on the early phase of Billy Joel's career through the eyes of his first manager, Irwin Mazur. Mazur discovered the future music icon in 1966 and officially signed him in 1970. Under Mazur's mentorship, Billy Joel secured a recording deal with Columbia Records in 1972, a pivotal step toward his later worldwide fame.
John Ottman responded to the controversy by explaining that the film is narrated from Irwin Mazur's perspective and that the producers hold exclusive life rights to Mazur. He stressed that the movie will not feature any of Billy Joel's original music, as it focuses on the period when he performed covers with his band The Hassles and sought his artistic identity.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Billy Joel's representative clarified, "Since 2021, the parties involved have been officially notified that they do not possess Billy Joel's life rights and will not be able to secure the music rights required for this project." The spokesperson emphasized that Billy Joel has neither authorized nor supported the film in any way and warned that proceeding without proper authorization would be "both legally and professionally misguided."
The upcoming biopic, titled Billy & Me, will focus on the early phase of Billy Joel's career through the eyes of his first manager, Irwin Mazur. Mazur discovered the future music icon in 1966 and officially signed him in 1970. Under Mazur's mentorship, Billy Joel secured a recording deal with Columbia Records in 1972, a pivotal step toward his later worldwide fame.
John Ottman responded to the controversy by explaining that the film is narrated from Irwin Mazur's perspective and that the producers hold exclusive life rights to Mazur. He stressed that the movie will not feature any of Billy Joel's original music, as it focuses on the period when he performed covers with his band The Hassles and sought his artistic identity.
Durand Bernarr said Tank blocked him — then the two ended their feud before it could really start
Tank and Durand Bernarr wasted almost no time clearing the air after fans caught wind of tension between the two R&B singers.
What started as a podcast conversation quickly turned into a public exchange on X, but before social media could fully run with the narrative, both artists appeared ready to dead the issue. Durand first revealed the situation during a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, where he casually shared, “Tank don’t like me. Tank got me blocked.”
The comment instantly grabbed attention, especially once Durand explained what allegedly caused the fallout. According to the Grammy-nominated singer, the issue traces back to Tank posting that artists are not real R&B singers if they cannot perform Tevin Campbell’s “Can We Talk” in the original key. Durand admitted he pushed back on the take, saying, “My brother in Christ — you cannot even sing the song in the original key.”
Still, Durand made it clear he was not attacking Tank’s talent. Instead, he argued that singers should perform in the key best suited for their voice.
“Why you gotta come at people’s ability to do something? They can do it their own way,” he explained during the interview.
Once clips from the podcast hit social media, fans immediately weighed in, with many accusing Tank of criticizing standards he allegedly does not follow himself. That is when Tank jumped directly into the conversation.
“I don’t know you to dislike you,” Tank wrote to Durand on X. “What I do know is that you’re incredibly talented. What you don’t know is that I support and defend you, but we’ll save that for later. If I did block you it was because you were talking s**t.. At least be honest.”
Durand responded almost immediately, making it clear he had no interest in dragging the situation out publicly. “Broseph I’m down to talk and squash it cause there’s genuinely NO beef on my side,” he wrote, before later adding, “Let the healing begin.”
Tank then seemingly confirmed the tension was over with a short response of his own: “Good to hear.. See you soon.”
The quick resolution caught fans off guard, especially in an era where online disagreements usually stretch into weeks of subs, interviews, and unfollows. Instead, both singers chose a phone call over a rollout.
For context, Durand Bernarr has built a strong reputation as one of R&B’s most respected vocalists and performers, earning a Grammy nomination for his album “Wanderlust” in 2024. Tank, meanwhile, remains one of the genre’s most recognizable voices, with decades of hits and songwriting credits attached to modern R&B.
At least for now, it looks like this one ended before it ever fully became a real beef.
“Jersey Shore” Star Snooki Claims Wendy Williams Tried To Expose Her Secret Pregnancy By Pressuring Her To Drink On-Air
Snooki didn’t exactly walk away with warm feelings after one of her appearances on The #WendyWilliamsShow.
On a recent episode of the Off the Vine podcast, the #JerseyShore star looked back on the moment she says #WendyWilliams tried to push her into revealing a secret pregnancy. At the time, there were already rumors swirling that she was expecting, but Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, hadn’t confirmed anything publicly. “She was intimidating, for sure,” Snooki recalled.
“She brought out beer for me and Jenni [JWoww], and she goes, ‘Let’s see if you’re pregnant.’ So crazy.” #Snooki said she ultimately had to pretend to drink in order to keep her secret under wraps. Her friend added that the tension didn’t end there, claiming they later ran into Wendy at a Target weeks afterward and “shunned her.”
What started as a podcast conversation quickly turned into a public exchange on X, but before social media could fully run with the narrative, both artists appeared ready to dead the issue. Durand first revealed the situation during a recent appearance on The Joe Budden Podcast, where he casually shared, “Tank don’t like me. Tank got me blocked.”
The comment instantly grabbed attention, especially once Durand explained what allegedly caused the fallout. According to the Grammy-nominated singer, the issue traces back to Tank posting that artists are not real R&B singers if they cannot perform Tevin Campbell’s “Can We Talk” in the original key. Durand admitted he pushed back on the take, saying, “My brother in Christ — you cannot even sing the song in the original key.”
Still, Durand made it clear he was not attacking Tank’s talent. Instead, he argued that singers should perform in the key best suited for their voice.
“Why you gotta come at people’s ability to do something? They can do it their own way,” he explained during the interview.
Once clips from the podcast hit social media, fans immediately weighed in, with many accusing Tank of criticizing standards he allegedly does not follow himself. That is when Tank jumped directly into the conversation.
“I don’t know you to dislike you,” Tank wrote to Durand on X. “What I do know is that you’re incredibly talented. What you don’t know is that I support and defend you, but we’ll save that for later. If I did block you it was because you were talking s**t.. At least be honest.”
Durand responded almost immediately, making it clear he had no interest in dragging the situation out publicly. “Broseph I’m down to talk and squash it cause there’s genuinely NO beef on my side,” he wrote, before later adding, “Let the healing begin.”
Tank then seemingly confirmed the tension was over with a short response of his own: “Good to hear.. See you soon.”
The quick resolution caught fans off guard, especially in an era where online disagreements usually stretch into weeks of subs, interviews, and unfollows. Instead, both singers chose a phone call over a rollout.
For context, Durand Bernarr has built a strong reputation as one of R&B’s most respected vocalists and performers, earning a Grammy nomination for his album “Wanderlust” in 2024. Tank, meanwhile, remains one of the genre’s most recognizable voices, with decades of hits and songwriting credits attached to modern R&B.
At least for now, it looks like this one ended before it ever fully became a real beef.
“Jersey Shore” Star Snooki Claims Wendy Williams Tried To Expose Her Secret Pregnancy By Pressuring Her To Drink On-Air
On a recent episode of the Off the Vine podcast, the #JerseyShore star looked back on the moment she says #WendyWilliams tried to push her into revealing a secret pregnancy. At the time, there were already rumors swirling that she was expecting, but Snooki, real name Nicole Polizzi, hadn’t confirmed anything publicly. “She was intimidating, for sure,” Snooki recalled.
“She brought out beer for me and Jenni [JWoww], and she goes, ‘Let’s see if you’re pregnant.’ So crazy.” #Snooki said she ultimately had to pretend to drink in order to keep her secret under wraps. Her friend added that the tension didn’t end there, claiming they later ran into Wendy at a Target weeks afterward and “shunned her.”
Michael Jordan FaceTimes Former Teacher While She's in Hospice Care
Michael Jordan tracked down his former Laney High School teacher, known as Ms. Etta, and connected with her via FaceTime while she receives end-of-life care in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Ms. Etta entered hospice care with Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on May 11, and her wish was to reconnect with her most famous former student. Staff at the facility described her desire as wanting to "hug Michael's neck one more time," according to the Wilmington StarNews.
After multiple failed attempts to reach Jordan, a social worker named Wendy picked up a call from an unknown number. Jordan's opening words left no doubt about why he was calling: "Is this Ms. Etta?"
Wendy drove straight to Ms. Etta's residence and arranged the FaceTime session between the two. According to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare staff, "They laughed, reminisced, picked at each other, and shared a moment that brought tears to everyone in the room," per WECT 6. Footage from the call showed Ms. Etta smiling on her couch as a relaxed Jordan spoke with her.
Ms. Etta taught at Laney High School for more than 40 years, including during Jordan's time there before he graduated in 1981. She had frequently brought up Jordan while reflecting on her teaching career, which is what prompted hospice staff to try to contact him in the first place.
Jordan has maintained a connection to Wilmington over the years. In November 2018, he returned to the city after Hurricane Florence to help hand out Thanksgiving meals and donated 50 pairs of Air Jordan sneakers to children at a local Boys & Girls Club. In 2019, he gave $1.1 million to Laney High School, split evenly between athletics and academic programs.
Michael Jordan tracked down his former Laney High School teacher, known as Ms. Etta, and connected with her via FaceTime while she receives end-of-life care in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Ms. Etta entered hospice care with Lower Cape Fear LifeCare on May 11, and her wish was to reconnect with her most famous former student. Staff at the facility described her desire as wanting to "hug Michael's neck one more time," according to the Wilmington StarNews.
After multiple failed attempts to reach Jordan, a social worker named Wendy picked up a call from an unknown number. Jordan's opening words left no doubt about why he was calling: "Is this Ms. Etta?"
Wendy drove straight to Ms. Etta's residence and arranged the FaceTime session between the two. According to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare staff, "They laughed, reminisced, picked at each other, and shared a moment that brought tears to everyone in the room," per WECT 6. Footage from the call showed Ms. Etta smiling on her couch as a relaxed Jordan spoke with her.
Ms. Etta taught at Laney High School for more than 40 years, including during Jordan's time there before he graduated in 1981. She had frequently brought up Jordan while reflecting on her teaching career, which is what prompted hospice staff to try to contact him in the first place.
Jordan has maintained a connection to Wilmington over the years. In November 2018, he returned to the city after Hurricane Florence to help hand out Thanksgiving meals and donated 50 pairs of Air Jordan sneakers to children at a local Boys & Girls Club. In 2019, he gave $1.1 million to Laney High School, split evenly between athletics and academic programs.
Meagan Good Shares Odd Al Photos With Jonathan Majors at a Michael Jackson Concert and the Met Gala
Meagan Good posted a wild series of Al-generated photos featuring herself and husband Jonathan Majors.
On Monday (May 18), the 44-year-old actress shared a carousel post on Instagram packed with images that placed the couple in different settings ranging from a Michael Jackson concert to the Met Gala.
Across several of the Al-created photos, Good appeared with long white hair and futuristic black leather outfits complete with gloves and capes, while Majors posed beside her in tailored suits.
One image showed the couple seated together in a moody studio portrait, with Majors resting his arm on Good's shoulder as both looked toward the camera.
Another featured the pair outdoors on a sunny field where Good laughed while dressed in the same superhero-inspired ensemble as Majors swung a cricket bat wearing a black vest and tie that showed off his muscular arms.
The carousel continued with scenes of the couple riding horses across a field. Another image showed the couple in a restaurant kitchen where Majors appeared rolling a burrito.
The next photo showed the couple in the middle of a crowd of what appears to be an outdoor Michael Jackson concert.
Finally, the last image showed Good and Majors posing on the staircase of what appears to be the Met Gala, surrounded by photographers.
In March, Good commemorated their one-year anniversary as a married copy with a heartfelt post on social media.
“The greatest love story I’ve ever known,” Good wrote at the time, while attaching a real photo of the couple. “You. Changed. My. Life. .. in every way I’ve ever dreamed ..and hoped for .. in ways I didn’t know were tangible. I love you. With every breath I take ..and then- whatever is next ; I will still love you eternally . I pray our spirits existence- exists alongside each other inside of God forever. Happy Number 1 My Love of Life . ~ Mrs Majors.”
On Monday (May 18), the 44-year-old actress shared a carousel post on Instagram packed with images that placed the couple in different settings ranging from a Michael Jackson concert to the Met Gala.
Across several of the Al-created photos, Good appeared with long white hair and futuristic black leather outfits complete with gloves and capes, while Majors posed beside her in tailored suits.
One image showed the couple seated together in a moody studio portrait, with Majors resting his arm on Good's shoulder as both looked toward the camera.
The carousel continued with scenes of the couple riding horses across a field. Another image showed the couple in a restaurant kitchen where Majors appeared rolling a burrito.
The next photo showed the couple in the middle of a crowd of what appears to be an outdoor Michael Jackson concert.
Finally, the last image showed Good and Majors posing on the staircase of what appears to be the Met Gala, surrounded by photographers.
In March, Good commemorated their one-year anniversary as a married copy with a heartfelt post on social media.
“The greatest love story I’ve ever known,” Good wrote at the time, while attaching a real photo of the couple. “You. Changed. My. Life. .. in every way I’ve ever dreamed ..and hoped for .. in ways I didn’t know were tangible. I love you. With every breath I take ..and then- whatever is next ; I will still love you eternally . I pray our spirits existence- exists alongside each other inside of God forever. Happy Number 1 My Love of Life . ~ Mrs Majors.”
Mary J. Blige Adds 10 Dates to Las Vegas Residency
American singer-songwriter Mary J. Blige wearing a Tony Ward Couture dress arrives at the BET Awards 2022 held at Microsoft Theater at L.A. Live on June 26, 2022 in Los Angeles, California, United States. (Photo by Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency)
*Mary J. Blige is bringing more nights to Sin City. The Grammy-winning vocalist has announced 10 additional dates for her ongoing Las Vegas residency, doubling down on what was already a landmark moment in her career.
The expanded run kicks off August 28 at Park MGM and includes shows on Aug. 29, Sept. 2, 5 and 6, as well as Oct. 23, 24, 28, 30 and 31. Tickets for the new dates are available now through Ticketmaster, Billboard reports.
Blige launched “Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency” on May 1 at Park MGM, marking her first-ever Sin City residency. The original run featured 10 scheduled dates before the expansion was announced.
From the start, the residency carried deep personal meaning for the R&B icon. “I’ve been so excited to announce this Vegas residency,” she said in an official statement. “Creating a show like this has been something I’ve always wanted to do.”
Blige framed the experience as something larger than a concert series, describing it as “a chance to get my fans together from all over – different cities, states, and countries – to experience something together,” adding that longtime supporters could expect surprises along the way.
During a sit-down with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America,” Blige reflected on why this moment felt right. “It’s just time, you know? I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. And I didn’t give up,” she said.
She also opened up about the emotional weight of performing certain songs live, singling out “My Life and “Not Gon’ Cry” as particularly powerful.
“‘Not Gon’ Cry’ is always heavy. Even ‘My Life’ is heavy,” she told Roberts. “When I perform any song from the My Life album, it’s heavy. Really dark times.”
*Mary J. Blige is bringing more nights to Sin City. The Grammy-winning vocalist has announced 10 additional dates for her ongoing Las Vegas residency, doubling down on what was already a landmark moment in her career.
The expanded run kicks off August 28 at Park MGM and includes shows on Aug. 29, Sept. 2, 5 and 6, as well as Oct. 23, 24, 28, 30 and 31. Tickets for the new dates are available now through Ticketmaster, Billboard reports.
Blige launched “Mary J. Blige: My Life, My Story The Las Vegas Residency” on May 1 at Park MGM, marking her first-ever Sin City residency. The original run featured 10 scheduled dates before the expansion was announced.
From the start, the residency carried deep personal meaning for the R&B icon. “I’ve been so excited to announce this Vegas residency,” she said in an official statement. “Creating a show like this has been something I’ve always wanted to do.”
Blige framed the experience as something larger than a concert series, describing it as “a chance to get my fans together from all over – different cities, states, and countries – to experience something together,” adding that longtime supporters could expect surprises along the way.
During a sit-down with Robin Roberts on “Good Morning America,” Blige reflected on why this moment felt right. “It’s just time, you know? I’m where I’m supposed to be. I’m doing what I’m supposed to do. And I didn’t give up,” she said.
She also opened up about the emotional weight of performing certain songs live, singling out “My Life and “Not Gon’ Cry” as particularly powerful.
“‘Not Gon’ Cry’ is always heavy. Even ‘My Life’ is heavy,” she told Roberts. “When I perform any song from the My Life album, it’s heavy. Really dark times.”
Rashee Rice’s THC Test Will have him to serve 30 days in jail Threatens Felony Record
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was booked into Dallas County Jail on Tuesday afternoon after testing positive for THC, triggering the immediate execution of a deferred 30-day jail sentence tied to a 2024 street racing crash. He is expected to be released on June 16.
The 30-day sentence was not new — it was part of a plea deal Rice struck in July 2025, when he pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges: collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. Under the terms of that agreement, Rice received five years of deferred adjudication probation, meaning the felony charges would have effectively disappeared from his record had he completed probation without a violation. Testing positive for THC triggered the jail term and now puts that deferred adjudication at serious risk.
The underlying incident dates to March 2024, when Rice caused a multi-car crash on a Dallas highway while driving erratically at speeds nearing 120 mph. He left the scene before police arrived, then took responsibility for the wreck in a public statement weeks later. The crash injured four people on U.S. 75, and Rice was ordered to pay more than $115,000 in victims’ medical expenses.
The NFL had already suspended Rice for the first six games of the 2025 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. When asked about Tuesday’s development, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy offered only a brief statement: “We are aware of the report and will decline further comment at this time.
Rice also faces a civil lawsuit from the crash scheduled for trial on June 9, as well as a separate suit filed by former partner Dacoda Jones, who is seeking more than $1 million in damages and alleges a pattern of physical abuse.
Rice’s jail stay will cause him to miss Kansas City’s OTAs and mandatory minicamp as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. The Chiefs have not issued a statement.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Rashee Rice was booked into Dallas County Jail on Tuesday afternoon after testing positive for THC, triggering the immediate execution of a deferred 30-day jail sentence tied to a 2024 street racing crash. He is expected to be released on June 16.
The 30-day sentence was not new — it was part of a plea deal Rice struck in July 2025, when he pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges: collision involving serious bodily injury and racing on a highway causing bodily injury. Under the terms of that agreement, Rice received five years of deferred adjudication probation, meaning the felony charges would have effectively disappeared from his record had he completed probation without a violation. Testing positive for THC triggered the jail term and now puts that deferred adjudication at serious risk.
The underlying incident dates to March 2024, when Rice caused a multi-car crash on a Dallas highway while driving erratically at speeds nearing 120 mph. He left the scene before police arrived, then took responsibility for the wreck in a public statement weeks later. The crash injured four people on U.S. 75, and Rice was ordered to pay more than $115,000 in victims’ medical expenses.
The NFL had already suspended Rice for the first six games of the 2025 season for violating the league’s personal conduct policy. When asked about Tuesday’s development, NFL spokesperson Brian McCarthy offered only a brief statement: “We are aware of the report and will decline further comment at this time.
Rice also faces a civil lawsuit from the crash scheduled for trial on June 9, as well as a separate suit filed by former partner Dacoda Jones, who is seeking more than $1 million in damages and alleges a pattern of physical abuse.
Rice’s jail stay will cause him to miss Kansas City’s OTAs and mandatory minicamp as he enters the final year of his rookie contract. The Chiefs have not issued a statement.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Courtesy of P.O.Wm
Enjoy!
Cheeky
Those are skin-colored tights right? RIGHT!?!!?
AND NOW Meet:
It's ! You can see more HERE
DISCLAIMER: WE DO NOT OWN any images posted on this blog. All images are found online or submitted.
Enjoy!
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
No comments:
Post a Comment