Lenny Kravitz For Man About Town
The legendary songwriter covers the Winter 2018/Spring 2019 issue.
“The world goes generally in one direction, of not being compassionate, of not showing humanity. War. Greed. Power. But there are so many of us who know that it’s about love and that love is the answer and that that’s our main key to survival.”
Lenny Kravitz covers Man About Town Winter 2018/Spring 2019. Available to pre-order now…
#RHoA: Kandi Burruss Says ‘ I AM NOT Leaving RHoA’
Kandi Burruss is slamming a rampant rumor that she’s giving up her peach to tackle a new beauty cream venture.
“There is a false advertisement running around on Facebook saying that I’m quitting RHOA & starting a new beauty cream company,” “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” star said on her social media platforms Monday, Oct. 22. “THIS IS FALSE!!!!!
“I am not associated with Donna Belle Beauty Cream,” she continued. “I’ve never even heard of that before people told me about the fake article. They even have fake testimonials from celebrities about it. It’s sad that people can just use your name to push their products. A few people said they purchased this stuff because they thought it was my company. Thanks for the love but in the future make sure I’ve posted it on one of my official social pages or my website KandiOnline.com before believing those stories.”
The website for the cream in question claims to be “effective” and “affordable” and provides anti-aging benefits other products similar to it promise but fail to deliver. It even claims to be so effective that users won’t need to go under the knife or get Botox injections to get skin-smoothing benefits.
Fans chimed in to back up the absurdity that Burruss would leave RHOA to join the beauty brand.
While Burruss isn’t involved with Donna Belle Beauty, she is gearing up to launch her own line of beauty products in the form of makeup. Burruss announced Kandi Koated Beauty in August and it’s described as a “luxury line of cosmetics dedicated to accentuating and celebrating beauty in all its diversity.”
The line is set to drop sometime this fall, according to the website.
#Empire: Actor Scotty Tovar Joins ‘Empire’
Actor Scotty Tovar (Too Old To Die Young) has signed on for a recurring role on Fox’s hit musical family drama Empire. Tovar will play the role of Carlito, a young rap star on the rise, who believes he’s the savior of hip-hop and acts as such. Empire, created by Lee Daniels and Danny Strong and starring Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, hails from Imagine Television and 20th Century Fox TV. Daniels, Strong, Brian Grazer, Francie Calfo, Sanaa Hamri, Dennis Hammer, Matt Pyken and Diane Ademu-John executive produce.
Brett Mahoney is executive producer and showrunner. Tovar recently guest-starred on Amazon’s Too Old To Die Young and Animal Kingdom and he recurred on The Fosters. He’s repped by Momentum Talent and Literary Agency and 831 Entertainment.
Brett Mahoney is executive producer and showrunner. Tovar recently guest-starred on Amazon’s Too Old To Die Young and Animal Kingdom and he recurred on The Fosters. He’s repped by Momentum Talent and Literary Agency and 831 Entertainment.
#NewMusic: Mariah Carey – The Distance (Featuring Ty Dolla $ign)
Mariah Carey is set to release her new album “Caution” on November 16th. In the past few weeks, she has already released “GTFO” as well as the slow jam “With You”. Today she has decided to put out her collaboration with Ty Dolla. The record is the perfect mix of modern sounds with classic melodies. Mariah Carey brings her A game on this record as she prepares for the release of her upcoming project.
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#HipHopNews: Migos Face Copyright Lawsuit Over “Walk It Talk It” Track
"Walk It Talk It" featuring Drake was Migos' biggest single of 2018 and one of the most memorable videos of the year—but now, the song has landed the Atlanta trio in court. The Quality Control rap group is being sued over the track by a rapper who claims they ripped off his original version he put out over a decade ago.
Leander C. Pickett a.k.a. M.O.S. has filed a lawsuit against the group, according to TMZ. He claims to have created the song "Walk It Talk It" all the way back in 2007. It appeared on his DJ Folk-hosted mixtape It's Like a Movie the following year, and does have a very similar chorus as the Migos track.
Documents obtained by the site show that Pickett claims he first heard the Culture II track and noticed the similarities to his in January. He alleges it uses a "substantial portion" of his song. Picket filed a copyright on his song two months later and has since issued a lawsuit against Migos and Capital Records. He is also requesting the group be stopped from performing the track. Migos' version of "Walk It Talk It" is the third single off their recent LP. It peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The group is currently working on their new Culture III album, which was recently revealed to be dropping in the first quarter of 2019.
#BYE: Megyn Kelly is reportedly out at NBC after backlash over controversial blackface comments
Megyn Kelly is departing NBC after defending blackface during a Halloween segment on "Megyn Kelly Today," multiple sources confirmed to the Daily Mail and Page Six.
Kelly's comments on Tuesday, for which she later apologized, attracted widespread criticism throughout the week.
Megyn Kelly is departing NBC after defending blackface during a Halloween segment on "Megyn Kelly Today" earlier this week, multiple sources confirmed to the Daily Mail.
"Megyn Kelly is done. She is not ever coming back," an NBC executive familiar with the situation told the Daily Mail. "We are just working out timing of the announcement but mark my word — she is gone and will never be seen on NBC live again."
A source familiar with the matter also confirmed to the New York Post's Page Six that Kelly was out at NBC.
Kelly defended blackface during a segment on Tuesday.
"But what is racist?" she asked a panel on her show. "You truly do get in trouble if you are a white person who puts on blackface at Halloween or a black person who puts on whiteface for Halloween. That was OK when I was a kid, as long as you were dressing like a character."
Kelly went on to apologize for the comments, but she continued to face a slew of criticism.
"I realize now that such behavior is indeed wrong, and I am sorry," Kelly wrote in an email to colleagues. "The history of blackface in our culture is abhorrent; the wounds too deep."
In an emotional monologue to open her show Wednesday, Kelly gave an extended apology, saying "I was wrong and I am sorry." She added:
"I have never been a PC kind of person, but I do understand the value in being sensitive to our history, particularly on race and ethnicity. This past year has been so painful for many people of color. The country feels so divided. And I have no wish to add to that pain and offense. I believe this is a time for more understanding, more love, more sensitivity, and honor. And I want to be part of that. Thank you for listening and for helping me listen, too."
NBC's chairman, Andy Lack, decried Kelly during a town-hall meeting on Wednesday.
"There is no other way to put this, but I condemn those remarks," Lack said, according to a transcript obtained by The Daily Beast. "There is no place on our air or in this workplace for them. Very unfortunate."
Kelly Rowland Shuts Down Skin Bleaching Rumors
Kelly Rowland takes time out her busy schedule to address ridiculous skin bleaching rumors #onthegram.
“I am not the one to bleach my skin, nor do I want to bleach my skin, nor do I have to bleach my skin,” she curtly said. “Don’t go saying stupid stuff like that. Have you ever thought it could be the lighting?,” essentially saying what most would’ve immediately assumed.
“Dude, I am still chocolate. Forever chocolate. Proud to be chocolate. Shoutout to all my chocolate girls,” she continued, smiling and raising her fist.
Coming to the bench 2019 it’s JUDGE JERRY SPRINGER!
Jerry Springer‘s long-running talk show circus is wrapping up in 2019, but he’s already got a new gig in the works – “Judge Jerry.”
That’s right! The king of ratchet TV is putting down his microphone and picking up a gavel as the newest court TV judge.
Via The Hollywood Reporter:
The show, Judge Jerry, would have Springer, a former lawyer and the one-time mayor of Cincinnati, presiding over small-claims cases a la Judge Judy and numerous other courtroom shows.
NBCUniversal declined to comment on the project. It is being targeted for a potential fall 2019 launch.
American Idol favorites Ruben Studdard & Clay Aiken to reunite for Holiday Show on Broadway
Feeling the Holiday spirit yet? "American Idol" favorites Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard are set to reunite on stage for the first time since 2003 with a special Holiday engagement by the name of Ruben & Clay's First Annual Christmas Carol Family Fun Pageant Spectacular Reunion Show (aka Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show). The limited run will begin performances at the Imperial Theatre on Broadway on December 7, 2018, ahead of an official opening on December 11, and close on December 30, 2018.
Ruben Studdard released a statement saying: “Christmas is about family, friends and fun. Clay and I can't wait to bring all those things together on Broadway this December!"
Clay Aiken added: “There are really only two things that could get me back on stage after taking a break for over five years: my buddy, Ruben, and Christmas! It's been 15 years since he beat me on Idol, and it’s taken an entire decade and a half for me to lick my wounds. But the holidays are about togetherness, so now that he is older and I am wiser, I can think of no better way to celebrate 15 years of friendship than by spending this holiday season together on Broadway.”
Clay Aiken and Ruben Studdard rose to fame as contestants on season two of "American Idol" back in 2003, concluding the series as the two finalists with Ruben crowned the winner over runner-up Clay. Since then, both artists have released a total of seven studio albums each. On stage, Mr. Aiken previously made his Broadway debut as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot in 2008 and Mr. Studdard previously played the role of Fats Waller in a National Tour revival of Ain't Misbehavin'.
Featuring everyone’s favorite Christmas songs, performed by two of America’s most beloved music icons, sprinkled with hilarious scenes and sketches and a live band, Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show promises something for the entire family.
Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show is produced on Broadway by Jeffrey Chrzczon, Side Effects Include, and Josh Pultz/Amplified Entertainment.
Ruben & Clay's Christmas Show Tickets are available now for performances from December 7 through to December 30, 2018.
Here’s What We Know About the Bombs Sent to Clinton, Obama, CNN, Biden, and Others
On Wednesday morning, news broke that former secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former president Barack Obama had been sent pipe bombs in the mail, just two days after it was reported that a similar explosive device had been discovered in the mailbox of billionaire philanthropist and liberal donor George Soros. As the day went on, another pipe bomb was found at CNN in New York City, as well as in mail sent to other prominent political figures (including former vice-president Joe Biden and Congresswoman Maxine Waters) — and even actor Robert DeNiro.
Here’s everything we know about the bombs so far. We will constantly be updating this post as more information becomes available.
The first pipe bomb was discovered in George Soros’s mailbox.
On Monday, an explosive device was found in the mailbox of George Soros, a billionaire philanthropist and liberal donor who President Donald Trump recently accused of paying Kavanaugh protesters. The device — revealed to be a pipe bomb — was believed to have been placed in suburban Katonah, New York, mailbox rather than having been transported through the mail. The bomb did not explode and an employee placed it in the woods before calling the police.
Late Tuesday, a similar bomb was discovered in mail sent to Hillary Clinton. A similar device sent to Obama was discovered on Wednesday morning.
On Wednesday morning, the New York Times reported that two bombs were discovered in mail sent, respectively, to Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. The device sent to Clinton was discovered on Tuesday by a Secret Service employee who screens mail for her in Westchester, New York. The bomb sent to Obama’s Washington D.C. office was discovered on Wednesday. Both packages had return addresses for congresswoman and former Democratic National Committee chairperson Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
Soon after, another pipe bomb was discovered in CNN’s mailroom at the Time Warner Center in New York City.
Shortly after news of the bombs sent to Clinton and Obama broke, CNN’s New York City newsroom had to evacuate after a similar device was discovered in its mailroom. Anchors were seen evacuating on air:
The package was delivered via courier to CNN’s New York City mailroom, and had six first-class postage stamps on it. It was addressed to former CIA director John Brennan, and also had a return address of Debbie Wasserman Schultz. The New York Police Department bomb squad reported to the scene, removed the device, and employees were eventually able to return.
Additional bombs have been discovered since then, including devices sent to Joe Biden, Maxine Waters, and more.
As of Thursday morning, similar devices have been discovered in packages sent to prominent figures. At the moment, the confirmed list of intended (and unintended) recipients of these devices is as follows:
• Billionaire George Soros
• Former secretary of State Hillary Clinton
• Former president Barack Obama
• Former CIA director John Brennan via CNN
• Former attorney general Eric Holder (but the device was misaddressed, so it was sent to the Florida office of Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz, as she was listed as the return address)
• Representative Maxine Waters (she was sent at least two bombs)
• Former vice-president Joe Biden (but the two packages were also misaddressed and in the process of being re-routed back to Schultz when discovered, the Times reports)
• Actor Robert DeNiro
• At least one more package was discovered at the same facility as the ones sent to Biden and Holder, according to the Times. It’s unknown who that package was addressed to at this time.
There were also a few false alarms that day.
Throughout Wednesday, stories of other potential bombs broke out. The San Diego Union-Tribune office was briefly evacuated over suspicious boxes seen outside (that ended up being an assortment of random items, the newspaper reports). Additionally, governor Andrew Cuomo said in a press conference that his Manhattan office had received a suspicious package — which was later revealed to have contain a flash drive with information about the far-right group the Proud Boys.
The devices that have been discovered have certain commonalities.
A law enforcement official told the New York Times on Thursday morning that the envelopes and printed address labels on the package to DeNiro was similar to those on the packages sent to Clinton, Obama, and others. “This appears to be from the same sender,” the official told the Times. Also, as with the other discovered packages, the newest-discovered devices appear to be pipe bombs, like the one sent to CNN:
At least several reportedly contain six first-class postage stamps on manila envelopes, and a return address of Wasserman Schultz. All the labels are printed on computers.
Law enforcement officials believe several of the packages were sent from southern Florida.
The Times reports on Thursday afternoon that investigators have turned some of their attention to southern Florida, as it appears at least several of the pipe bombs were mailed from there. Data from the U.S. Postal Service reportedly indicates that many of the packages came from there, as the U.S.P.S. takes images of the mail that it processes. The Times notes that officials have been searching the images to determine where the packages were sent from. They’re also hoping to identify any other possible devices sent in the mail, and it’s unclear at this time whether the bombs were sent by an individual or more than one person.
Kardashian Family In Crisis! ‘KUWK’ Stars Reportedly At War Over Crazy Kanye West
Kardashian Family In Crisis! 'KUWK' Stars Reportedly At War Over Crazy Kanye West
Source: Us Weekly
Kanye West has been causing a circus over the last few weeks, and the Kardashian family is “totally at odds” over what to do about it, according to an inside source. The rapper’s behavior is reportedly threatening to bring the family down, and his wife is in denial about the whole thing.
According to Radar Online, Kim Kardashian knows her husband’s behavior can’t continue, but she continues to ignore the situation and is refusing any advice from others. Even her mom, Kris Kardashian can’t get through to her daughter.
Kanye West stumps for Chicago mayoral candidate, leaves after five minutes
West didn't say anything during Amara Enyia's event in Woodlawn Tuesday afternoon.
An insider says that Kris is worried about how her son-in-law’s behavior will impact their brand, and Kim’s sisters, Khloe, Kylie, and Kendall, are “rolling their eyes” and saying West is a liability. However, Kourtney feels sorry for West and wants to stage an intervention.
“There have been some seriously intense discussions, and it’s only going to get worse,” says the insider.
West has had a rough few years when it comes to his mental health and has previously admitted to suffering from a pill addiction and bipolar disorder. He went through a period of silence, but earlier this year he shocked fans by saying the United States should change the 13th amendment (which outlawed slavery).
During an appearance on Saturday Night Live last month, West wore a “Make America Great Again” hat in support of President Donald Trump. And, in early October, the 41-year-old visited the White House and went on a rant that confused and bewildered some fans. He also recently admitted that he had gone off of his psych medications.
For months, West has been outspoken about his support for President Trump and has been extremely candid about his political views — which are quite different than what you usually see in Hollywood.
On a recent episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Kim admitted that she and her husband had been at each other’s throats a lot, but the fights were “really stupid.”
Last weekend, Kim appeared on the Alec Baldwin Show, and said that when you are married to a guy like West, you have to learn to be a little “not-so-independent.” Kim said she had to let her independence go after marrying a man with a career and having kids. “I had to learn that being with a man like Kanye,” Kim said.
Kim went on to say that she wants Kanye West to be who he wants to be, and she lets him have his own views and opinions, even if they are different than hers.
“Kim finds Kanye brilliant, so it makes her upset when he goes on these public rants and comes across as someone who isn’t well. It’s stressful for her,” a separate source said.
Catch the Kardashian family when new episodes of Keeping Up With the Kardashians air Sunday nights on E!.
LeBron James Wins Offseason NBA Cares Award For IPromise School
Throughout his professional career, which spans 16 years and seasons, LeBron James has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest basketball players of all times. But, even with three NBA championships and Finals MVP awards, four NBA MVPs, 14 All-Star appearances, three All-Star MVPs, two Olympic Gold Medals an NBA scoring title, and much more, the baller’s most important accomplishment to date is opening a new school in his hometown of Akron, Ohio.
“Besides having three kids and marrying my wife, putting my mom in a position where she never has to worry about anything again for the rest of her life, this is right up there,” James said last year, of his new public school. “Championships, MVPs, I mean points, rebounds and assists, that stuff if whatever. But for me to be able to open up a school and give back to my inner city for so many kids that I know because I was those kids.”
James’ “I Promise,” school opened in July, in collaboration with the LeBron James Family Foundation and Akron Public School, servicing 240 schools in grades three and four. Set to expand to all grade by 2020, the school offers free bikes, meals and college tuition, giving struggling and underprivileged students and families a better opportunity to succeed.
Now, as a result of his good deed, James has been crowned this year’s honoree for the Offseason NBA Cares Community Assist Award.
“Kaiser Permanente and the NBA are honoring James for his commitment to creating long-term, generational change throughout Northeast Ohio by providing both youth and their parents with year-round educational and wellness resources,” the NBA said in a statement.
As a result of the award, according to Sports Illustrated, Kaiser Permanente, alongside the NBA, will donate $10,000 on James’ behalf to his foundation, as part of continued efforts to build and expand the new school.
Congratulations to LeBron James!
Michelle Williams Opens Up About Battle With Mental Health, Says She Called Off Engagement To To Pastor Chad Johnson Prior To Treatment, ”He Didn’t Pray For A Depressed Wife”
Destiny’s Child member Michelle Williams discussed her mental health treatment and calling off her engagement to fiancé Chad Johnson in a recent interview with People Magazine.
Pastor Chad Johnson proposed to Williams in March of this year, 4 months prior to Williams checking herself into a mental health facility for depression. She said, ”I thought I was over depression. I thought, ‘I’m good! I’ve got love, I’m working out…but I was so angry. The rage built up in me. I did not attempt suicide, but I was questioning [life].” She continued, “I would’ve understood [if he left], he’s been praying for a wife. He didn’t pray for a depressed wife.”
Now, the couple is back on track and headed down the aisle soon enough after some individual and premarital counseling. Michelle said, “People fall off the fitness wagon, people fall off the wellness wagon, but I can’t fall off the [therapy] wagon. I have to get healed to live this happy life. It’s not just about marrying Chad. I finally found someone to do life with.”
Michelle also shockingly revealed that her breaking point was the Coachella performance she did alongside her group mates Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé. She recalled rehearsing for hours, every day the entire year prior. She said, “I was burying it, and before you knew it, I was looking up out of the pit like, ‘Oh, my God.’ I’d been there before in that darkness. I was like, ‘No, you better go [to the hospital].’ By the time I got there, I was stable.”
Now that all is well again, the two will document their individual and premarital counseling journey on their upcoming show on OWN “Chad Loves Michelle” which premieres November 3rd.
Mother Of Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz Will Face All 14 Suspects In Court Alyssa Brook
All 14 suspects involved in the gruesome murder of Bronx teen Lesandro ‘Junior’ Guzman-Feliz will appear in court for a pre-trial hearing today before his mother.
Prosecutors will ask Judge Robert Neary to allow for DNA samples to be taken from the accused killers with the intent of checking for matches in the vehicles seen leaving the scene.
This is the first time Junior’s mother will face all of her son’s killers at once.
According to CBS2’s Dave Carlin, his mother became emotional when the first defendant was called up, causing a court officer to remind the gallery against outbursts in court.
The suspects include, Frederick Then, 20; Luis A. Cabrarasantos, 25; Kevin Alvarez, 19; Elvin Garcia, 23; Antonio Rodriguez Hernandez Santiago, 24; Manuel Rivera, 18; Danel Fernandez, 21; Jonaiki Martinez Estrella, 24; Jose Muniz, 22; Jose Tavarez, 21; Danilo Payamps Pacheco, 21; Diego Suero, 29; Gabriel Ramirez Concepcion, 26; Luis Cabrera Santos, AKA Luis Rodriguez, 25; and Ronald Ureña, 29.
Most men have been charged with second-degree murder, first-degree manslaughter, second-degree conspiracy, first-degree gang assault, second-degree gang assault and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon.
As we reported, Junior was dragged outside of a Bronx bodega and stabbed repeatedly with a machete.
Is Chris Brown and Drake Working on New Music?
Earlier this month Drake and Chris Brown officially buried the hatchet on their longstanding beef over Rihanna after Drake brought out Chris Brown during his show in LA.
Are Chris and Drake cooking up new music...?
Sure looks like it. Last night at Drake birthday party Drake shared a picture of himself with Chris with the caption "Best Duo or Group Goes to..."
Michael Avenatti Says The Next Democratic Nominee For President ‘Better Be A White Male’ In Time Interview
Michael Avenatti, a prospective presidential candidate and the attorney for adult film star Stormy Daniels, argued in a Time profile out Thursday that Democrats will have the best shot at reclaiming the Oval Office if they nominate a white male.
The basis of his thinking is not that white men are more qualified for the job but that people listen to them more.
“I think it better be a white male,” Avenatti, a white male, said of the party’s 2020 nominee.
“When you have a white male making the arguments, they carry more weight,” he said. “Should they carry more weight? Absolutely not. But do they? Yes.”
Michael Avenatti said he's "seriously considering" running against President Donald Trump in 2020.
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Michael Avenatti said he’s “seriously considering” running against President Donald Trump in 2020.
Shortly after the profile came out, Avenatti told The Daily Caller that the quote is fake.
“I never said that. That’s complete bullshit,” he said. “That’s my comment, complete bullshit.”
Avenatti also tweeted a statement saying white males need to be part of “stopping sexism and bigotry.”
Regardless of his claim about white men, Democrats nominated record numbers of women and people of color in races for public office this year. In September, Politico released an analysis of House candidates that found Democrats nominated an impressive 180 female candidates, blowing the previous record of 120 out of the water. And with at least 133 people of color nominated, Avenatti’s white males constitute a minority of Democratic House nominees for the first time.
The lawyer and media commentator has been in the spotlight since March 2018, when he filed a lawsuit on behalf of Daniels seeking to invalidate a 2016 nondisclosure agreement regarding an alleged affair she had with Donald Trump in 2006. Avenatti most recently made headlines when a judge on Monday ordered him to pay $4.85 million to settle a dispute with a former colleague.
This month, he doubled down on his comments that he was considering a run for the presidency and said he was now “seriously considering” challenging Trump. He vowed to decide by Jan. 1
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘YOU’RE MY BUTTERFLY’
To be fair this looks much better than when she was walking around with a giant cocoon on her head.
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