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2/26/19

The Daily Buzz For Feb 27 ☕📰☕


Rami Malek for Vanity Fair Italia - February 2019
When Bohemian Rhapsody star Rami Malek took the stage to collect his best-actor Oscar statue Sunday night, his speech was shot through with humble thank-yous: “Thank you, Queen. Thank you, guys, for allowing me to be the tiniest part of your phenomenal, extraordinary legacy. I am forever in your debt . . . I may not have been the obvious choice, but I guess it worked out . . . My crew and my cast, I love you. You are my equals. You are my betters . . . To anyone struggling with [their identity] and trying to discover their voice. Listen, we made a film about a gay man, an immigrant . . . We’re longing for stories like this. I am the son of immigrants from Egypt. I’m a first-generation American. Part of my story is being written right now.”

Malek may have framed himself as an underdog in the fight for an Oscar, but his win came as no surprise to anyone who has been paying attention this awards season. Malek has practically run the table all year, picking up the Golden Globe, Screen Actors Guild Award, BAFTA, and more as he made his unstoppable run at Oscar. That streak would have seemed completely surprising to pundits any earlier in the season, who had their money initially on more likely candidates like Bradley Cooper and Christian Bale. Sure, Malek’s film, Bohemian Rhapsody, made a lot of money—but box-office success alone won’t get you a little gold man. Just ask the un-nominated cast of 2018’s most successful film: Black Panther.

Still, Malek had a few key Oscar factors in his favor—as well as a brilliantly executed strategy that allowed him to pace himself on the long road to awards-season victory.
The most reliable asset for an actor hoping to take home an Oscar is to play a real person. Seven of the 11 best-actor victors since 2009 have won for playing historical figures, ranging from Harvey Milk to Abraham Lincoln, Stephen Hawking, and Winston Churchill. The Academy’s other favorite quality is physical transformation—and Malek’s bucktoothed turn as Queen front man Freddie Mercury fit that bill as well.
If these elements alone were enough to secure a win, then surely Bale would be the one who ended up securing the top prize for his chameleonic turn as Dick Cheney in Vice.
But Bale—never one to rub elbows in Tinseltown—has been largely absent from the campaign trail this season. Perhaps that’s because his film, Vice, debuted to middling reviews and a muted box office. Or maybe that’s because he simply wasn’t in the mood: “I've not seen [Vice’s] Christian Bale anywhere,” one anonymous Oscar voter told The Hollywood Reporter during its infamous annual roundup of cantankerous Hollywood hot takes.

Cooper, the anointed early favorite out of Toronto, also declined to hustle for his statue early on in the awards season. The actor himself would dispute that critique—but still, ever since The New York Times ran with the headline “Bradley Cooper Is Not Really into This Profile,” the actors’s chances seemed to go into free fall. His descent culminated in a best-director snub that even Cooper said he was “embarrassed” by.

Malek, on the other hand, was everywhere this season. And because he’s relatively new to the film world, he was also able to work the circuit with some shades of Richard E. Grant’s humble just-happy-to-be-here vibe. Malek’s new-kid-on-the-block demeanor closely aped that of 2015 best-actor winner Eddie Redmayne, who was similarly committed to working every screening, party, and event he could on the way to his eventual win. “Rami Malek is going to win—everywhere I've gone, Rami Malek was there; he’s a very charming fellow,” T.H.R.’s cranky voter explained. “I’ve now spent more time with him than I have with my dog.”

Not even a significant awards-season scandal could stop Malek. The day after the actor was nominated for an Oscar, The Atlantic published a massive and damning piece on Bohemian Rhapsody director Bryan Singer, which allegedly corroborated long-gestating rumors about Singer’s relationships with underage boys. Singer has denied the allegations. Initially, Malek and his cohort tried to ignore the Singer issue on the circuit, neglecting to thank the director in their acceptance speeches and declining to discuss him at the Golden Globes. That strategy was undermined by Singer’s own social media, when the director took credit for Rhapsody’s big night at the Golden Globes.

But before The Atlantic story hit, denial was still Malek’s approach. The morning of his Oscar nomination, Malek told the Los Angeles Times: “I didn’t know much about Bryan. I think that the allegations and things were, believe it or not, honestly something I was not aware of [before signing on for Bohemian Rhapsody], and that is what it is. Who knows what happens with that . . . but I think somehow we found a way to persevere through everything that was thrown our way.” Malek then declined to address the Singer situation once more when collecting his Screen Actors Guild Award a few days later.

But several days later, Malek took the opportunity of an onstage conversation at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival to finally tackle the elephant in the room. Speaking with T.H.R.’s Scott Feinberg, Malek positioned himself as an ally. The actor reportedly pushed to have Singer removed from the film, allegedly after the director’s long absences and antics on set complicated production. Though Singer was not fired for sexual misconduct, Malek told Feinberg: “For anyone who is seeking any solace in all of this, Bryan Singer was fired. Bryan Singer was fired. I don’t think that was something anyone saw coming, but I think that had to happen—and it did.”

After that, it appeared Malek’s Oscar was a foregone conclusion. It helped, in all this, that Malek could also leverage the left-leaning social messages of Bohemian Rhapsody in his campaign. Not only is Freddie Mercury a gay icon, but the centerpiece of the film is the 1985 Live Aid concert, which sought to raise money for famine relief in Ethiopia. Many of the historical details of Bohemian Rhapsody may have been off, but Malek made it clear throughout his campaign that a vote for him was a vote for the eternally beloved, but once-upon-a-time misunderstood Mercury—and who was going to argue with that?

When Malek won the Emmy for Mr. Robot in 2016, he also positioned himself among the outsiders and outcasts of society. As he said during that victory speech: “I play a young man who is, like so many of us, profoundly alienated. I want to honor the Elliots. There’s a little bit of Elliot in all of us.” The same approach worked like a charm with Mercury fans—and, with an absolutely killer Queen soundtrack accompanying his journey all the way, Malek’s ended up being an awards season gambit you can tap your toes to.


BREAKING: The US House of Representatives Passes a Resolution To Block Trump's National Emergency Declaration
The Democratic-led House approved by a 245-182 vote a resolution on Tuesday that would terminate President Trump's declaration of a national emergency at the U.S.-Mexico border — a declaration he made to allow him to access funds to build a wall without congressional consent.

Only 13 Republicans joined Democrats to oppose the president, signaling that Congress will not ultimately have the veto-proof margin required to override Trump.
The resolution now heads to the Senate. It is a privileged measure, which means it is not subject to a filibuster, needs only a simply majority and is required to come to the floor for a vote within weeks. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., told reporters on Tuesday that he expects the Senate will vote on it before March 18.
So far only three Senate Republicans — Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, and Thom Tillis of North Carolina — say they will vote with Democrats in opposition to the president's actions.
The Republican-led Senate is split 53-47, which means Democrats need one more vote in addition to Collins, Murkowski and Tillis for the measure to pass. McConnell declined to handicap the vote, but other members of Senate leadership including Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., said they expect it to pass the Senate.

Vice President Pence and a Justice Department lawyer huddled privately with Senate Republicans for their weekly Tuesday meeting that was dominated by debate over the president's legal authority to use his emergency powers as he has to find funding for a border wall.

McConnell characterized it as a "robust, vigorous" discussion and said he had not "reached a total conclusion" over the legality of the president's actions. However, McConnell has already publicly committed to voting against the resolution in support of the president's position.
The White House asserts that the president has the legal authority to declare a national emergency and to redirect existing federal funds to address that emergency. Congress did approve $1.375 billion for new physical barriers along the border in a spending bill approved earlier this month, but it was less than the White House requested. Soon after, the president declared a national emergency to redirect more than $6 billion to build additional barrier.

If the resolution reaches his desk, it will be the first veto of Trump's presidency. House Minority Whip Steve Scalise, R-La., told reporters that Congress will not be able to block Trump's emergency declaration. "When you see the vote today there will be nowhere near the votes to override a veto," he said, "Ultimately we are gonna stand with the president in making sure we can secure this border and confront this national crisis that's taking lives every single day."

A coalition of 16 states has filed suit against the Trump administration to try to block his emergency declaration. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., have also said they will challenge the national emergency declaration in court, setting up a potential constitutional test over the balance of power between the legislative and executive branches of government.


#RHoA: Are Former RHOA Kenya Moore And Kim Zolciak Still Feuding After Leaving The Show?
Kim Zolciak and Kenya Moore couldn’t stop themselves from feuding during their time on the Real Housewives of Atlanta. Although the two are no longer a part of the show, fans are still wondering if the former co-stars buried the hatchet following a drama-filled Season 10 reunion.

Zolciak talked about her relationship with Moore during a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen. While Zolciak and Moore parted ways on a sour note during the reunion, the Don’t Be Tardy star actually had nice things to say about her former enemy.

According to Daily Dish, Zolciak was asked if she thought Moore has changed now that she has had a baby. Zolciak admitted that becoming a mom is an amazing thing and that she hopes only the best for Moore and her husband, who had their first child, Brooklyn Doris Daly, a few months ago.

“You know what, I think motherhood is the most incredible thing in the world, and so is being a daddy,” Zolciak shared. “So I wish that upon everyone, and I’m happy for her.”
That probably doesn’t mean that Zolciak and Moore are now besties, but it is good to see that they have moved past their issues. It is also great to know that Moore has found happiness in her marriage with Marc Daly, especially given her previous experiences in the relationship department.

Kim needs to go away! What do you think?


#Empire: Fox Execs Doubt Jussie’s Alleged Attack Was Over his Salary
New reports claim Jussie was frustrated over the reception of his debut album.
Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson claimed Jussie Smollett staged his own attack to get a pay raise but the executives at Empire aren't buying it, according to TMZ. Empire sources claim they never even heard whispers of Smollett's frustration about his salary at the show and if there were, he never mentioned it.
Jussie Smollett was reportedly making $125K per episode which is on par with his co-star Bryshere Y. Gray. Taraji P. Henson and Terrance Howard reportedly make $250K per episode. The actor was in the midst of a long-term contract with Empire but he nor his reps ever inquired about it.

However, other sources claim that Jussie Smollett's motive for allegedly staging his own attack was the release of upcoming music. Smollett was dissatisfied with the reception of his album and he became more and more stressed after over the debut of new music.
Smollett's fate on Empire is still up in the air, despite his contractual agreements. Last week, it was revealed that he was cut from the final episodes of Empire season 5 in order to "avoid further disruption on the set." A few days later, it was reported that Smollett's character, Jamal Lyon, could be re-cast in upcoming seasons of the show. 

Smollett was charged with felony disorderly conduct for allegedly filing a false police report which carries a maximum 3-5 year sentence.



#MusicNews: Essence Festival 2019 Lineup: Missy Elliott, Pharrell, H.E.R., Mary J. Blige, City Girls and More
The 2019 line up includes: Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, H.E.R., Big Freedia, City Girls, Davido, Ginuwine, Jacquees, Ledisi, Musiq Soulchild, Nas, Normani, Pharrell Williams, Queen Naija, Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky & Mike, Teyana Taylor, Timbaland, 702 and many more.

“When the ESSENCE Festival was founded 25 years ago, it marked a pivotal moment of vision and reverence – a critical acknowledgement of and investment in the power of our culture,” said Michelle Ebanks, Chief Executive Officer of ESSENCE Communications. “In the years since, it has set a standard that many other festivals have aspired to, and today, the ESSENCE Festival has grown to represent an annual homecoming for Black artists from across the globe. In honor of our 25th anniversary, nearly 30 artists per night over 3 epic nights will come together to mount the world’s largest and most extraordinary cultural celebration. To one and all, we say, ‘Welcome to ESSENCE. Welcome home.’”
Highlights will include special performances celebrating the 25th anniversary of Mary J. Blige’s My Life and Nas’ Illmatic, as well as a live album recording by Grammy Award-winning musician PJ Morton featuring performances from Jojo, Luke James, The Hamiltones and more.

ESSENCE will also cultivate a noteworthy mainstage moment honoring Frankie Beverlyfor his lifetime contribution to music.

Weekend ticket packages for the 2019 ESSENCE Festival are currently on sale, with prices starting at $185. To see a complete listing of the full lineup, click HERE


#HipHopNews: from Offset Feat. Gucci Mane – ‘Quarter Milli’
Offset teams up with Gucci Mane in the cinematic video for “Quarter Milli” off his newly-released debut album Father of 4. In the vintage clip, set around the 1920s, the dapper rappers star as gangsters who pull off an elaborate bank heist. Armed with an arsenal of guns, the Bando Brothers—which also include Metro Boomin and Southside—come through dripping before making off with a quarter million in cash.

WATCH HERE

The Metro Boomin-produced track appears on Father of 4, which also features appearances from J. Cole, Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, Quavo, and more.


Bradley Cooper's Ex-Wife Jennifer Esposito Gives One-Word Response To His Lady Gaga Duet
Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper's steamy performance of "Shallow" from the 91st Academy Awards had everyone raising their eyebrows. That kind of suspicion towards the pair's evident chemistry even received a response from the Hollywood titan's former wife, Jennifer Esposito.

After the pair's Sunday (February 24) performance at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, comedian David Spade took to Instagram to share a snapshot from the pair's romantic on-stage duet and asked the question on everyone's mind: "Is there any chance these two aren't f**king?" Esposito, who was married to Cooper for less than a year between 2006 and 2007, replied to the question with a one-word response that will only intensify all the romantic speculation, writing, "Ha."

Over on Twitter, Esposito felt the need to clarify her comment, writing, "so confused. I get off a flight to see a comment I made of “HA” to a joke from @DavidSpade has gone wild!?. Has everyone gone mad? Somehow I’m insulting an X by laughing at a joke someone else made? Pls take your insanity elsewhere."
Meanwhile, Cooper's current girlfriend, Irina Shayk, watched the number from a front-row seat and didn't seem phased by all the fuss. "Irina knows that Bradley and Gaga are artists," a source exclusively told Us Weekly. "It's a nonissue for her. They were in character putting on an Oscar performance." The two are parents to 23-month-old daughter Lea.

Whether it was a front or not, the film's anthem, "Shallow," walked away with the trophy for Best Original Song, giving Mother Monster her very first Oscar title. "Thank you so much. To the Academy for this wonderful honor. Thank you to every single person in this room," she said at the podium alongside Mark Ronson and the track's other co-writers. "Bradley, there is not a single person on the planet that could’ve sung this song with me but you. Thank you for believing in us, thank you so much."


Oh? Meek Mill SWOONS At Kourtney Kardashian After She Shares Sexy Pic
Meek Mill has his eye on Kourtney Kardashian.

After the 39-year-old reality star shared a series of sexy photos of herself in a sheer gown, beside her sisters Khloe Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, Meek couldn't help but comment his liking of one photo in particular. "A** Phat in the second pic," he wrote, referencing the shot of Kourtney showing off her derriere while wearing the all-exposing dress.

Meek's flirty comment comes weeks after the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star revealed she's looking for love. Back in January, Kourt posted a clip from the famed rom-com Notting Hill to her Instagram Story, which she captioned, "I want to be in love" with the crying emoji next to it. As fans know, Kourtney has been single for nearly six months, following her August split from her 25-year-old boyfriend, Younes Bendjima. While she's been linked to a number of famous hunks in recent months — Luka Sabbat and Travis Barker— Kourt is still on the prowl for Mr. Right.

Meek is also single and ready to mingle. The 31-year-old rapper recently revealed what he's looking for in a woman. After a fan asked him what's it going to take for him to take a woman seriously, during his most recent #AskMeek Twitter session, Meek responded: "She gotta match me and I gotta match her." He later tweeted: "I ain’t sitting around waiting on nobody to love me 🤷🏾‍♂️ I’m Just having it my way! 🏆" (Sounds like Meek and Kourt two need to meet, if you ask me.)

Meek previously dated Nicki Minaj. The two called it quits back in January 2017 after two years together.


Nicki Minaj Says She Doesn’t Owe Tracy Chapman anything in Lawsuit Over Leaked Nas Track
Last Year, Nicki Minaj announced that her new album ‘Queen’ might get pushed back because of an uncleared sample from folk singer Tracy Chapman’s 2002 hit single ‘Baby Can I Hold You’. 

Tracy Chapman reportedly seek legal action against Nicki after she released the song anyway.
Here’s an update on the situation.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Minaj is denying all allegations of wrongdoing in the case brought by Chapman claiming Nicki sampled her song “Baby Can I Hold You” on a track with Nas titled “Sorry.”
Minaj admits her team made several requests to Chapman to use her music and says those requests were denied. She also says she did record the song before getting permission.
In the court docs, Minaj says she did want to put “Sorry” on her album “Queen” but left it off due to not having clearance.
The song was eventually leaked to Funk Flex, who posted it on social media, and then it went viral soon after.

Minaj argues the use of Chapman’s sample in her song was fair use and even says Chapman doesn’t own the copyright to the sampled track.
Minaj is demanding the entire lawsuit be thrown out.The case is ongoing.


Tyler Perry has a last Call at 'A Madea Family Funeral' NYC Premiere!
Tyler Perry keeps it cool and casual while attending the premiere screening for his latest film A Madea Family Funeral held at the SVA Theater on Monday (February 25) in New York City.
The 49-year-old actor was joined at the event by his co-stars Patrice Lovely, KJ Smith, Quinn Walters, Rome Flynn and David Otunga.

The new Madea film is the 11th and final for the writer-producer-director: “I don’t want to be her age playing her, so it was time to shut it down and move on,” Tyler told THR. “I’ve got some other things I want to do, and in this next 50, I’m going to do something different.”
“It’s always going to be open-ended because what you don’t want to do is murder a family member,” Tyler added. “And a lot of people feel like she’s a family member.”
Movie is out Friday!


PRAYING: Former NBA Star Kenny Anderson Suffers A Stroke
Former NBA star Kenny Anderson has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke over the weekend.
Kenny’s friend and former NBA star Ron Harper shared the sad news via Twitter writing:
Let’s say a prayers for my guy kennyandersonofficial who is the hospital after having a stroke over the weekend. You’re in my thoughts my brother.
Tami Roman, who has two daughters by Kenny, has not commented on the news of his stroke.

Sending up prayers for a full and speedy recovery.


Australian Press Council Deems ‘Offensive’ Serena Williams Cartoon Not Racist
SYDNEY (AP) — The Australian Press Council has ruled there was no breach of its standards of practice in a cartoon of tennis star Serena Williams which attracted global condemnation after being published by Melbourne’s Herald Sun newspaper last September.

The depiction of Williams by cartoonist Mark Knight showed the 23-time major winner reacting angrily during her loss to Naomi Osaka in the final of the U.S. Open. Williams is depicted with her mouth open wide, hands in fists and jumping above a broken tennis racket and a baby’s pacifier. The umpire was shown telling a blond, slender woman — meant to be Osaka, who has a Japanese mother and a father from Haiti — “Can you just let her win?”
In a ruling published Monday, the Australian Press Council said it “acknowledged that some readers found the cartoon offensive” but said there was sufficient public interest in commenting on the behavior of a player with a globally high profile.
Critics of Knight’s cartoon described it as a clear example of a stereotype facing black women, depicting Williams as an irate, hulking, big-mouthed black woman jumping up and down.

The press council said it had received complaints from people who believed the cartoon was racist and sexist.

“Specifically, concern was expressed that the cartoon depicted Ms. Williams with large lips, a broad flat nose, a wild afro-styled ponytail hairstyle different to that worn by Ms. Williams during the match and positioned in an ape-like pose,” the council said in a statement. “The council considered that the cartoon uses exaggeration and absurdity to make its point but accepts the publisher’s claim that it does not depict Ms Williams as an ape, rather showing her as ‘spitting the dummy,’ a non-racist caricature familiar to most Australian readers.”
Spitting the dummy is an Australian term for a tantrum.
The Washington Post criticized the cartoon at the time of its publication as reflective of the “dehumanizing Jim Crow caricatures so common in the 19th and 20th centuries.”

The Herald Sun said the cartoon used “satire, caricature, exaggeration, and humor” to depict an event of public interest.

Knight told the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on Monday he was “very happy” with the council’s ruling.
“I will not be changing the way I draw cartoons because I think I’m a very free and fair cartoonist and I accept issues on their merits and draw them as such,” he said.
The press council said it accepted the newspaper’s contention the cartoon was in response to Williams’ behavior during the match.

The newspaper “said that the cartoon was not intended to depict negatively any race or gender and was drawn in a style that the cartoonist has drawn over several decades and was only intended to be a ‘sporting cartoon’ for the publication’s local readership,” the press council said in its findings.
During the final against Osaka, Williams got a warning from the chair umpire for receiving coaching from the sidelines. An indignant Williams emphatically defended herself, denying she had cheated. A short time later, she smashed her racket in frustration and was docked a point. She protested and demanded an apology from the umpire, who penalized her a game.

Williams has won the Australian Open seven times and is a crowd favorite at Melbourne Park, where she has been playing at the season’s first tennis major since 1998. She returned for the tournament last month but lost in the quarterfinals.


TRAGIC: Mother-Daughter Duo Charged In Murder Of Five Family Members
A mother-daughter duo has confessed to the brutal murders of five family members, including three children. 

According to ABC, the incident occurred over the weekend after multiple visits and welfare checks performed by Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency in PA. In the first visit to the Robert Morris Apartments on the 200 block of West Bridge Street, which occurred on Saturday, the social worker left a card when no one answered the door.

Two days later, reps returned to the apartment for an unannounced visit. But, when the door was, once again, left unanswered, the representative asked a maintenance man to open the door. Upon entry, the two women, Shana and Dominique Decree, were found in a bed. 
The apartment, according to an affidavit of probable cause, was ransacked and the women seemed “disoriented,” so police were called to the scene and the women were taken to a hospital. Upon further investigation, four bodies were found in a small bedroom, with a fifth later discovered underneath another. 
The women were then arrested and questioned. Dominique revealed that she lived in the home with her mother, Shana, her sister Naa’Irah, her brother Damon, her aunt Jamilla Campbell, and Campbell’s twin daughter. Although the two initially denied knowing what happened, they both claimed Campbell’s boyfriend came in with two other males and killed everyone except them. 

Shortly after the initial admission, Shana claimed that everyone in the apartment, including the 9-year-old twins wanted to die, and were talking about suicide. But, in the final hours of questioning, Dominique confessed to the killings, explaining that her mother killed one twin, then Damon and Naa’Irah, then Campbell killed the other twin, before Shana strangled Campbell to death. Although Shana confessed to the murders as well, she said Dominque helped her with one of the murders and that Campbell killed her daughter, Naa’Irah.

Despite the variations, Shanaa, 45, was arraigned on five counts of murder and conspiracy charges, and is being held without bail. Meanwhile, Dominique, 19, is expected to be arraigned on the same charges.

Prayers!

Janet Jackson Announces 2019 Las Vegas Residency
The ICON Janet Jackson is going through a Metamorphosis this summer. The global icon has announced a 15-date Las Vegas residency to celebrate the 30th anniversary of her multi-platinum album Rhythm Nation 1814.

Housed at The Park Theater in Las Vegas, Jackson will kick off the string of concerts on May 17 and will wrap up on August 10. She will perform music from her legendary career that spans more than over 30 years.
Tickets for Jackson’s Metamorphosis Vegas residency will be available for purchase on Saturday, March 2, 2019 on Ticketmaster.

On March 29, Jackson will be inducted in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. She received her class of 2019 induction notice in December 2018. She also inked a global partnership with Paradigm Talent Agency before 2018 ended.

Metamorphosis Vegas Residency Itinerary
May 17 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
May 18 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
May 21 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
May 22 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
May 25 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
May 26 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
July 24 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
July 26 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
July 27 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
July 31 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
August 2 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
August 3 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
August 7 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
August 9 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater
August 10 — Las Vegas, NV @ Park Theater

Get your Tickets!


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES?
‘DONKEY!’
Wow! Dressed up as Shrek in Walmart. How totally normal and so topical right now. 2019 is probably the height of the Shrek popularity I’d say.


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HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

2/22/18

The Daily Buzz For Feb 23 ☕📰☕


Angelina Jolie Covers the March 2018 Issue of ELLE Magazine
“I’m very patriotic, as I know you are. For me, it goes hand in hand with being proud of what America stands for. For instance, I’m the only person in my house who was born in America.

It’s only because we are a country based on people of different backgrounds and faiths coming together that I can have this family. My daughters have the freedoms they have because of being American. And we are at our best when we are fighting for others to have the same rights. Particularly other women.”
“I was quite anti-politics when I was young. I started working on human-rights issues and meeting refugees and survivors mostly because I wanted to learn. I also had this romantic idea that I would get my boots on and be a humanitarian. But at a certain point, you realize that’s not enough. You have to find the root of the problem. And that, so often, brings you back to the law and politics.”

“I think of how hard women fought to get us to where we are today. Everything counts, from the way you hold yourself in your daily life and educate yourself on your own rights, to solidarity with other women around the world. I tell my daughters, ‘What sets you apart is what you are willing to do for others. Anyone can put on a dress and makeup. It’s your mind that will define you. Find out who you are, what you think, and what you stand for. And fight for others to have those same freedoms. A life of service is worth living.'”
The copy is on newsstands now.


#RHoA: WAIT WHAT? Will Kim Zolciak-Biermann Replace Kenya Moore on RHOA??
Twirlers grab your pitchforks!

Are we visiting this again? Will someone be losing their peach?
According to reports, producers are not happy with Kenya Moore for her recent antics. Apparently production wasn’t happy with how Ms. Moore handled her marriage and as punishment they are thinking about promoting Kim Zolciak-Biermann for the upcoming season.

Sources told Radar that “Kenya is not going to be back after she refused to let her husband be on the show.” Normally I am skeptical of sources (and Radar) but I can see production frustrated with Kenya’s lack of transparency. Kim is known for showing everything, to the point that it’s TMI. Her husband has a camera on him 24/7 and reality TV is her bread and butter; therefore I’m sure Kim would do anything for Bravo.
Reports state that in addition to Kenya’ secret wedding, she allegedly has a diva attitude that is adding to their frustration (this part I believe.) The source allegedly states that Bravo also knows that Kim will bring the drama; however I have to call BS on this as we all know Kenya is drama 24/7.

Kenya has been questioned this season both for her marriage and her pregnancy which doesn’t look great for her. We know that Bravo will give ‘wives the boot when they start to manufacture drama and story lines as fans can smell a fake a mile away. Supposedly this is why both Brandi Glanville of RHOBH and Gretchen Rossi of RHOC were let go. Both ladies were accused of faking drama in order to stay on the show, which prompted Bravo to show them the door.

Do you think Kim should replace Kenya? Do you think Kenya’s drama has been manufactured to stay on the show?


#EMPIRE: Are you ready Jussie Smollet’s new CD ‘Sum of My Music’?
Empire actor Jussie Smollett is gearing up for the March 2 release of his debut album, Sum of My Music, and now we can finally hear the first single from the disc. 

The track is called “Freedom” and, as Jussie explains in a statement, it describes “love in its most honest and pure form.”

“It’s a song about complete bliss, not the fantasy or some false sense of security,” says Jussie, “…whether it’s love for your partner, your family, your people or yourself, when Love is true, there’s a feeling that you can literally fly,” he says. 

Jussie also tweeted about his exciting new single, writing, “Y’all i hate 2b just retweeting & not responding but I’m at work & just really want to say thank you from my heart for the love y’all are showing #Freedom so far. Avail everywhere for y’all that don’t have it. official album #SumOfMyMusic out March 2, 2018. Love y’all. Mean it.”


#NEWMUSICVIDEO from Janelle Monáe “Django Jane”
Janelle Monáe has dropped another new song and music video. This one is called “Django Jane.” The video features striking visuals, including one moment when Monáe’s face appears on a woman’s lap as she raps, “Let the vagina have a monologue.” 

Watch HERE

Earlier, Monáe shared “Make Me Feel” and its video. Both singles appear on her forthcoming album Dirty Computer. Along with the two tracks, Monáe has also revealed the record’s release date and cover art. Dirty Computer is out April 27. Check out the art below. “I actually had this title on this concept before my first album The ArchAndroid, and it scared me because a lot of the things that I knew that I needed to say were very deep, very personal, from the heart,” said of Dirty Computer today. “You know, this is an extremely vulnerable album and it took me a while to make it because I’m a self editor.”

She’s BACK!


#NEWHIPHOP from Snoop Dogg Feat. Kim Burrell – ‘Sunshine Feel Good’
After dropping five gospel tracks and his 220 EP, the Long Beach legend returns with “Sunshine Feel Good,” a Kim Burrell collaboration off his upcoming album Bible of Love. 

Produced by DJ Battlecat, the West Coast beat features a lowrider bounce, while Burrell provides a soulful assist. “Don’t front, you know this sunshine feels good in my hood,” she sings. “Sometimes you might feel alone / But don’t look now, it’s almost morning / Just let the sunshine in.”

Da Doggfather also reflects on dark versus light. “Was a time when a storm came in my life,” he raps. “Didn’t know which way to turn, to the left or right / Out the corner of my eye, saw a little light / Flickerin’ like a flame in the darkest night.”

LISTEN HERE

Earlier this month, Coach Snoop dropped five gospel tracks off Bible of Love.


Quincy Jones Sorry For Inflammatory Comments about Michael Jackson and Others In Recent Interviews
Quincy Jones made some bold claims in a recent Vulture interview that ran earlier this month. The tenured producer proclaimed Michael Jackson’s vitiligo was “bullshit,” declared The Beatles were the worst musicians in the world and called Harvey Weinstein a “jive mother fucker.”

Last month, Jones also told GQ The King of Pop was a thief, Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra were drunks, and said he’d never date a woman older than 42 — things he’s evidently sorry about now.

The nearly 85-year-old music legend has issued an apology for some of those statements. On Thursday (February 22), he took to Twitter to post a lengthy explanation for his wild comments, which came after his six daughters implemented a “family intervention.”

“I’m sorry to anyone whom my words offended & I’m especially sorry to my friends who are still here with me & to those who aren’t,” he wrote in part. “Thank you for calling me out when I’ve clearly made a mistake.”
Jones says he’s learned his lesson and explained that sobriety has led to “wordvomit.”

“When you’ve been fortunate enough to have lived such a long & crazy life (& you’ve recently stopped drinking – three years ago!), certain details about specific events (which do NOT paint the full picture of my intentions nor experiences) come flooding back all at once, & even at 85, it’s apparent that “wordvomit” & bad-mouthing has contradicted my very real messages I tried to relay.”


‘The View’s’ Whoopie Goldberg shuts Mo’Nique down After She Said “I would not allow those entities to do was bully me Talking about This About Oprah Winfrey, Lionsgate, Lee Daniels, And Tyler Perry
Mo’Nique visits ‘The View’ talks about Netflix drama, Tyler Perry, Lee Daniels, Oprah and more.
In the beginning of the interview Mo’Nique revisits the ‘Netflix’ situation.

Around the 5:40 mark, Mo’Nique addresses rumors about being “difficult” and a bit of a “trouble maker” that started 8 years ago.

The comedian/actress responds,”I say thank you for letting me speak on it. And, eight years ago I did a movie called ‘Precious’ and on that film I received $50,000 that was not my my argument and that was not my fight because that’s what I signed up for. Once, I did ALL of my obligations. My deal was with a man name Lee Daniels. I did all of my contractual obligations and I was done. Then, when I start getting calls from Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry,  Oprah Winfrey, and Lionsgate and they wanted me to come work for free to go over the… and promote this film internationally. And, I said to them “Guys, my deal is with Lee Daniels and I’ve done my job and they all agreed. And, this is what happens. In my humble opinion, when you don’t go to the hotel room.. See when I think about those women that said….

Whoopi quickly interjects, “I’m going to stop you because contractually, when you make a movie, regardless of who you sign the deal with, your job is to go and promote said movie.” Whoopi continued, “And we’ve had this conversation and I said if you had called me I could’ve schooled you on what was expected.”
Mo’Nique responds “And we did have that conversation and what I said to you my sweet sister, I said, ‘Whoopi, at what point do we stop saying the next time?’” Whoopi asked, “What next time?”

Mo continues “If I had done something contractually they would of sued me. The reason nobody could done anything contractually because they found out I’ve done nothing wrong contractually. So, when they ask me to come over seas to promote the film. When I said guys, “I’m spending time with my family, I’m gonna pass. Now when I make the statement “This is what happen when you don’t go to the room”. What Tyler Perry show me, Lee Daniels, Oprah Winfrey, and Lionsgate. “When you don’t do what we asked you to do we’re take your lively hood. So, for eight years… my family has suffer, and my career has suffer because I would not allow those entities to do was bully me. And, because I didn’t allow the bullying to happen. Now, this is now what I sit in.”

WATCH HERE

‘The View’ quickly wraps the interview. I must say at this point it really doesn’t matter. Mo’Nique has dug her grave and once Hollywood turns on you. That’s it you’re pretty much done. Whoopi Goldberg knows more about that industry than anyone and Mo’Nique thinks she’ll just have it her way? Well good luck Sis. I think you mean well But you also have a dreaded history on how you’ve treated he ‘HELP’ on sets and other places. My personal opinion is that your Husband is ruining you!

Good Luck!


Awwwwwww, Ryan Reynolds Dons Deadpool Costume to Make Wishes Come True
Deadpool isn’t exactly the best role model for kids, but they love him — and Ryan Reynolds — anyway.
“One of the best parts of playing the Big Red Jackass is welcoming @makeawishamerica and @childrenswishfoundation onto set,” Reynolds shared in an Instagram post on Monday.
“Deadpool kicked Cancer in the taint, but these kids do it for real every day,” he continued. “These foundations make dreams come true for a lot of super-brave kids. They also make dreams come true for parents, who just wanna see their kid smile.”

The kids also got to take home a prop from the upcoming sequel. Reynolds explained, “HUGE thanks to our Prop Master, Dan Sissons, for making sure every kid left with his/her own sword. (Bamboo versions. Not stabby-stabby versions.) 

“Deadpool 2” will hit theaters on May 18, 2018.


Ava DuVernay was offered to direct Black Panther and decided not to and it went to Ryan Coogler.
Ava DuVernay was set to make history. In 2015, there were speculations in the film industry that DuVernay would become the first Black woman to direct a Marvel film. DuVernay had just directed the critically-acclaimed Selma and was set to take on the role as director of Black Panther.
Although Chadwick Boseman had signed on to be the lead in Black Panther, the film was still in the planning phases. Boseman and DuVernay even met at one point during the process.

However, DuVernay reportedly did not agree with some of the ideas that were given by Marvel. During the BlogHer conference DuVernay said she and Marvel, “just didn’t see eye to eye.” She also added, “It really wasn’t going to be an Ava DuVernay film.”

At the time, DuVernay had to make a hard decision about her career. “Is this important enough for me to do? Are these people I want to go to bed with? This would be three years of not doing other things that are important to me.”

Ryan Coogler would eventually become the director of Black Panther after impressive films, Fruitvale Station and Creed.
Black Panther has since become a cultural phenomenon earning $426 million in four days.

DuVernay, who directed A Wrinkle in Time, congratulated Coogler and the entire cast on their success. But we could only wonder how Wakanda would have been shaped had it been created on film with DuVernay on board.


Jill Scott says STOP Thinking Everything Is About My Divorce: ‘Sh-T’s Dumb!’
When Jill Scott got Girls Trip wasted over the weekend, many of her fans tapped into their inner Iyanla and assumed it was because of her nasty divorce and began to counsel her in her comments.

Anything Jill posts on social media – a poem, a quote or video of her singing – her fans “woo woo woo” her and tell her to “stay strong.”
The singer and “Black Lightning” star wants y’all to cut it out!

Jill Scott posted a quick note on her Instagram page telling folks to stop assuming everything is about her divorce! Why? Because she says the “sh*t’s dumb.”
Got it?


#OMG White Powder Sent to Meghan Markle at Kensington Palace
An envelope containing a racist letter and suspicious white powder was sent to Kensington Palace addressed to Prince Harry and his fiancée Meghan Markle...

 From The Daily Mail
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were at the centre of an anthrax scare after a suspicious white powder was found in a letter sent to their Kensington Palace home.
The letter was addressed to both Harry and Meghan at the Palace where the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their children also live.
The suspect letter prompted a security scare after it was intercepted by staff at the nearby St James's Palace. It did not reach Harry or Meghan - but they have both been informed of the incident.
The letter sent with the powder included a racist message, with counter-terror police investigating, London's Evening Standard reported.
Chemical experts were drafted in to analyse the substance after the s sent to the Palace on February 12, found that it was harmless, the paper reported.

WOW!


SATC's Jason Lewis Shades Love Interest Kim Cattrall & Sides With Sarah Jessica Parker
WOW! Talk about taking sides? The former Sex And The City star appeared on KTLA 5 to promote his new film but was immediately bombarded with the most important topic in today's climate: the epic feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall.

Jason initially said "If you can't say something nice, don't say anything at all…" when asked to weigh in on the drama between the two stars which was obviously pointed at his love interest on the show. 
After some prodding he opened about his love for Sarah Jessica Parker and revealed:

"Listen, I would have to say that Sarah was always so lovely and such a consummate professional, and I think that people should remember their graciousness and the things that have been given to them, and I'm going to stop there because I've got nothing good to say."

SHADE, SHADE, SHADE! What went on over at Silvercup Studios in Queens? I don't know who to believe but there was obviously some b!tchy behaviour on Kim's behalf if even her male co-star is shading her. I just want someone to write a juicy tell all to reveal everything that went on between the SATC stars. 
Jason also confirmed that he was on #TeamSJP and all but admitted that his previous shade was directed at Kim Cattrall, let's just wait for her Instagram clawback because you know it's coming!


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘OUT OF THIS WORLD’
Fashion game out of this world…probably still a virgin in that world though.


#EGGPLANT NATION Meet Bryan! 
Meet Bryan! Well to see more you can GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS!  And remember they’re NSWF!

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