Madonna for Vanity Fair Italia - June 2019
Madonna is the cover star of one the June 2019 issues of Vanity Fair. The pop star, protagonist of our cover coming out on Wednesday 19 June 2019, tells us about her new album to say no to populism
«It is the best answer I had in the Middle Ages in which we are sinking. The world is going terribly back. And there are not enough critical voices. How many celebrities really have the courage to use their voices, their relevance, their platforms to make a difference? Honestly, I see many famous people trying only to be more famous. Few are those who have the courage to come out into the open to say something controversial ».
Thus, in the only real interview with an Italian newspaper, Madonna explains the committed character of her new album Madame X at Vanity Fair, which dedicates the cover of the issue on newsstands from Wednesday 19 June.
Madonna cover story will be out in issue No. 25, in the newsstands NOW!
Vanity Fair will be the only italian magazine to feature a Madonna interview for the launch of Madame X.
#RHOA: Kandi Burruss' Hubby Todd Checked by Fans for Taking His Daughter to a Strip Club
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss' husband Todd Tucker is under fire for bringing his daughter to a strip club. The 45-year-old shared a video of Kaela Tucker at the club in London.
In the video, posted to Tucker's Instagram, Kaela can be seen sipping on a drink with a dancer behind her. Her father joked in the caption, "watch out for the bootie! Lol!" Tucker's comments were quickly flooded with shock and outrage from fans, who felt it was inappropriate.
"Real dads dont take their kids to a strip club. So you must not be a real dad. This is disgusting. Just because your mother took you there does not make it right," one commenter wrote.
"This is extremely creepy," another wrote.
"Just No, [shaking my damn head]!," a third added. "Kandi might be cool with it but I find that inappropriate — that's what friends, cousins, anyone else is for. Todd's concerned about being cool instead of doing the right thing when there's so many other ways to be cool with your daughter — this shouldn't be one of them."
"Omg she look so uncomfortable Todd u should be [ashamed] smh," another Instagram commenter chimed in.
Not everyone had a problem with Tucker's decision, however. Some felt that it was fine for him and Kaela to be at the club together, noting that she's in her 20s.
"They are both adults. I don't see the big deal. What's it matter if she went with friends or with her dad," one supporter wrote on Instagram.
"I was just watching y'all on The Talk earlier today. Forget what they have to say you and your daughter is grown, y'all having a good time i didn't see what the problem was," another added.
"1) his daughter is an entire adult. 2) strip where...that girl is fully dressed 3) who cares? They are having fun. Mind ya biz-nay-yee," another commenter weighed in.
Tucker addressed the controversy in an interview with TMZ. He defended the decision to bring Kaela to the strip club, telling the outlet people in his family party with their kids. Additionally, Tucker explained that it's not the first time he and Kaela visited the strip club together, it's merely the first time he's documented it on Instagram.
"Me and my daughter been to the strip club before — we've been to Magic City, ain't no big deal," he assured outraged fans. "Me and my mom even went to the strip club before. It's in our genes."
"They're going to go anyway, so why not experience it and have fun with your kids," Tucker continued. "That's what we need to do — we need to spend more time with our kids, even if it's at the strip club."
Burruss hasn't commented on Tucker's outing with his daughter at this time.
#Empire: Trai Byers new film ‘The 24th’ film to begin shooting in Salisbury Maryland!
As filming of “The 24th” begins, its director is praising Salisbury for its commitment to historic preservation was well as its cooperation in accommodating his production crew.
“The 24th” is based on the Army’s all-black 24th Infantry Regiment and is set in Houston in 1917. The story centers on a riot led by some of the soldiers that left 15 people dead. The riot resulted in the biggest murder trial in U.S. history with 19 men sentenced to execution and 41 men sentenced to prison.
“The 24th” is directed by Kevin Willmott, an Academy Award-winning director who co-wrote the screenplay for Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.”
The film will star Trai Byers, who is also the co-writer, as well as Aja Naomi King, Mykelti Williamson, Thomas Haden Church and Bashir Salahuddin.
Willmott was attracted to Salisbury as the setting for “The 24th” for multiple reasons. North Carolina offers a good tax incentive for filmmakers. The city is close to a major airport, and scenes also will be shot in Charlotte. Because the film is set in 1917, Salisbury’s historic homes and neighborhoods are a good fit.
“It was a really smart choice for the city to preserve the neighborhoods in the way it was,” Willmott said.
Willmott said the city and local residents have helped with the filming and that crew members have taken advantage of downtown Salisbury when they aren’t working.
#NewMusicVideo from Johnny Gill “Soul of a Woman”
Legendary R&B singer Johnny Gill brings in some star power in releasing the video for his latest single “Soul of a Woman”. The visual features superstar actress Tiffany Haddish as his leading lady, and he spends the whole video showing his love for her.
WATCH HERE
“Soul of a Woman” is the first single from Johnny Gill’s upcoming album which has yet to be announced. When it does release, it will be his first project since “Game Changer” in 2014.
#NewHipHop From Migos – ‘Stripper Bowl’
Danger! After dropping a series of solo projects, Migos reunites on their new slapper “Stripper Bowl.”
Offset, Quavo, and Takeoff turn the strip club into the Super Bowl on the Buddah Bless production.
LISTEN HERE
The trio will perform at this weekend’s BET Experience on Saturday and BET Awards on Sunday. They are also cooking up the long-awaited Culture III, which is due in early 2020.
OH REALLY? Jada Pinkett-Smith Recalls The Time She Had A Threesome
In an upcoming episode of “Red Table Talk,” the topic of discussion will be polygamy.
Apparently, Willow Smith became intrigued by polyamorous relationships after she began following a throuple (three-person couple) on social media..
Of course, when you hear Jada is opening up about threesomes, your mind immediately shift to the freaky rumors surrounding her marriage to Will Smith.
But, JPS says it was something she did when she was very young and she didn’t particularly care for it much!
I had a threesome once. I was very, very young. Like, early 20s.
I didn’t like it. It just didn’t have the level of intimacy. But I tried it once and I was like, ‘Well, that’s not for me.’ But I would think if I was in love with two people, that’s another level.”
I could see enjoying a threesome then, but I was a kid. I was just like, you know, I saw two cute people…
Watch the clip HERE LOL! Willow’s face is priceless.
Mathew Knowles Uses Kelly Rowland As An Example that If Beyonce Was Dark-Skinned ‘It Would Have Affected Her Success’
Mathew Knowles says that Beyonce’s lighter skin played a factor in her mega success.
The singer’s father and former manager opened up about it during an interview earlier this week. He dished on a study on colorism in the music industry he conducted. He discovered that a majority of the women who topped the charts over a 15-year period (like Rihanna, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, and Mariah Carey) were lighter toned.
Knowles said,“In the music industry, there’s still segregation. You know there used to be the Black division, race records…Programmers, especially at pop radio, [have] this imagery of what beauty looks like. They wanted that imagery to be the same as singing those records.”
He went point out Whitney Houston and said,He says, “If you look back even at Whitney Houston, if you look at those photos, how they lightened her to make her look lighter-complexioned. Because there’s a perception and a colorism: the lighter that you are, the smarter and more economically [advantaged]… There’s a perception all around the world about color — even with black folks, there’s a perception.”
When asked if her career would have been different if Beyonce were dark-skinned, Knowles added,
“I think she would have had — it would’ve affected her success.”
He then used Kelly Rowland as an example.
“And I use Kelly Rowland as an example. She’s a great example. But you know, the great thing is, Kelly did exceptional outside of America, especially in Australia. Kelly sold over 4 million records. She just got off-script.”
What are your thoughts?
Hunter Biden sued by woman claiming to have had his love child
An Arkansas woman claims Hunter Biden is the father of her child — and she’s suing to prove it.
Lunden Alexis Roberts, 28, filed a petition for paternity and child support against Joe Biden’s lawyer son, saying she gave birth to his kid, “Baby Doe,” in August 2018, according to court papers.
The two-page suit was filed in Independence County, Arkansas, on May 28 — nearly two weeks after Hunter tied the knot with a South African woman named Melissa Cohen.
Roberts wants a court to establish that the 49-year-old father of three is her baby’s biological dad. She is also seeking child support and for him to provide health insurance for the now-10-month-old infant. All out-of-pocket expenses would be split between the two parents, the filing said.
The petition does not say how Roberts and Hunter met or how long they were together.
But the birth of the child came while Hunter was in a relationship with Hallie Biden, his late brother Beau’s wife. The former in-laws started dating in 2017 and split in April, Page Six exclusively reported.
Roberts’ attorney Clint Lancaster said his client “values her privacy.”
“She really does not want this to be a media spectacle. She does not want this to affect Joe Biden’s campaign,” Lancaster told the Arkansas Democrat Gazette. “She just wants this baby to get financial support from the baby’s father.”
The lawyer said they haven’t been able to serve Hunter with the legal papers so far.
“We have been in contact with Hunter Biden’s attorney. We have attempted to work with Hunter and his attorney to settle this issue but that has not been successful,” Lancaster said. “We are attempting to serve Mr. Biden.”
Hunter could not be immediately reached.
Kevin Spacey accuser alleges he was groped eight times
Kevin Spacey‘s accuser texted his girlfriend details of the 2016 incident in which the actor allegedly sexually assaulted him — as it was happening, according to a blockbuster court filing made public on Thursday.
“He’s grabbed my d–k like 8 times,” the accuser wrote at one point during the exchange.
The then-18-year-old accuser was working as a busboy at the Club Car bar on Nantucket when court papers say he texted his girlfriend that Spacey was “hangin around me in the bar. He got my number and asked me to come out with him.”
“Sounds like he’s hitting on you…” the girlfriend wrote back, prompting the accuser to say, “I think he is.”
“He’s grabbing my leg and s–t,” he added.
The accuser also told his girlfriend that “I’m not gay,” then added, “But I think Spacey is.”
Is Wendy Williams Spiraling Out Of Control On Her Sobriety Journey? Her Friends Are Worried She's Is!
Wendy Williams may be "dippin' it and doin' it" out in these streets. Yes, she has been getting her life in LA with her new bestie Blac Chyna. And yes, she has been having "no strings attached fun" with 27-year-old North Carolina native Marc Tomblin, who is a convicted felon.
However, her friends are reportedly worried about her. As you know, the daytime talk show diva has been struggling to stay sober amid all of her divorce drama with her soon-to-be ex-husband, Kevin Hunter. She has made several public appearances in the last few weeks, seemingly happy and sober. But, it seems there may be something going on behind closed doors that have the people around her concerned.
“Wendy is not in a good place,” a source tells Us Weekly. “Friends close to her are worried she’s spiraling out of control.”
She brought Mr. Tomblin - who has been revealed as an ex-con who did time for armed robbery - back to NYC for a few more days of fun. They were spotted all around Manhattan shopping it up and living their best lives. We say do you Wendy, but don't get GOT by another man because you're vulnerable. It's ok to be alone for a few too.
Wendy seems to be keeping it together enough to run her own career herself these days though. It's widely known her soon-to-be ex ran the show on the business side, often keeping her in the dark. She admitted this many times on her show, but made it seem like that was her choice. Not so much. She was in Charlotte today speaking at FWD, the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. And she revealed just how controlling Kev was.
It all started when the 54-year-old talk show host took a whole two month hiatus from her show. Everyone knew something was up because Wendy hardly ever misses a show. Finally, she returned to the show in March and revealed she had been living in a sober house in New York with a 24-hour sober coach. She talked about how well she hid it from the world, but it was clearly taking a toll on her.
After her confession, it was reported she relapsed on alcohol and was taken to the hospital. However, she didn't miss a beat. She appeared on her show the next morning, telling fans she was just fine. Hmph. Wendy has a history with cocaine addiction and often talks about it on her show.
In April, Wendy filed for divorce from her husband of 20+ years after his rumored mistress, Sharina Hudson, allegedly gave birth to their baby girl. Kevin Sr. still hasn't confirmed or denied if the baby is his. Meanwhile, his relationship with his 18-year-old son, Kevin Jr., has suffered. The father-son duo reportedly got into a physical fight that resulted in Kevin Jr. being arrested for assault.
#RHOBH: Lisa Vanderpump's Mom Dies at 84!
Lisa Vanderpump's 84-year-old mother has passed away suddenly, The Blast has confirmed.
We're told Vanderpump is "shocked and devastated" about her mother's passing and has asked for privacy as she grieves.
According to the Daily Mail, Jean Vanderpump died unexpectedly on Monday in England. Production on "Vanderpump Rules" has reportedly stopped as a result. Lisa is expected to fly to London in the coming days to handle funeral arrangements.
A source told the Daily Mail, "This has hit Lisa very hard and she is shocked by her mother’s sudden death."
Last April, Vanderpump's 59-year-old brother died of a suspected overdose at his home in England. She told The Blast at the time, "This has come as a shock to us all. My brother and I had connected the day before this tragedy and I was completely unprepared for this. He was my only sibling and I am shocked and saddened by his passing. I am trying to be supportive to his two young sons that he has left behind, and help them get through this tragedy. We appreciate your consideration in this private and extremely difficult family time."
Earlier this month, Vanderpump revealed she will not be returning to "Real Housewives of Beverly Hills" next season. She told DailyMailTV that she thought it was "pretty impossible for me to go back", adding, "Unfortunately this season in Housewives it just became too much for me, where I was in my life at the time, personal things I was dealing with I did not cope so well."
Anthony Davis, Damian Lillard, Klay Thompson And More To Star In “Space Jam 2”
A new report confirms Damian Lillard, Anthony Davis, Klay Thompson and more are set to star in the upcoming the “Space Jam” sequel.
Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium reported Davis, Damian Lillard, and Klay Thompson will join LeBron James in the “Space Jam 2.” Along with the boys, WNBA stars Diana Taurasi, Nneka Ogwumike, and Chiney Ogwumike will also star in the film.
LaVar Ball Reportedly Banned From ESPN After “Inappropriate” Molly Qerim Comments, Ball’s Manager Says Claim Is “Not True”
LaVar Ball’s mouth has reportedly gotten him banned from one of the largest sports platforms in the world. According to The Athletic’s Richard Deitsch, ESPN will no longer feature Ball on any of its platforms after his inappropriate comments to Molly Qerim on Monday’s episode of ‘First Take.’
Ball’s appearance on the show was to discuss the Anthony Davis trade that sent his son, Lonzo Ball, from the Lakers to the Pelicans. Qerim asked Ball if she could “switch gears” in the conversation, to which Ball responded, “You can switch gears with me anytime.” That comment didn’t sit well with Qerim, the co-hosts, or many viewers. During the closing remarks on the show, Qerim remarked,
“If anyone is calling HR today, it‘s me.”
Deitsch, an ESPN spokesperson, tweeted the announcement of Ball’s alleged ban stating they have “no plans moving forward” to have Ball as an on-air guest or an on-the-record source for digital or a background source for ESPN. The tweet read, “There will be no LaVar Ball on any ESPN platform heading forward — at least as of now. Asked if Ball will be used as an on-air guest, an on-the-record source for digital, or a background source for ESPN, an ESPN spokesperson said, “We have no plans moving forward.”
A representative for Ball issued a statement to TMZ following the live show, insisting that Ball’s comment was “at NO time intended or meant to be sexual in nature.” However, ESPN has condemned Ball and called his comment “completely inappropriate.”
Despite Ball’s alleged banishment, LaVar Ball’s manager, Denise White, said her client has already been asked to appear on ESPN Radio for a weekly segment. “Before putting out false information, you should do your homework,” she wrote in a tweet. “#Lavarbigballer was on #espn radio this morning and has been asked to be a guest weekly for their affiliate. This has bee exploited into something it wasn’t. There was no intent! Your clickbait is wrong.”
White also called out various news outlets like Complex Sport and Dime UPROXX for reporting on the ban as well.
Oprah Hints at Rebooting Her Talk Show says It Would Be Something She’d Love to Make Happen
Oprah Winfrey may prove that life can go full circle at times, because she hinted at rebooting “The Oprah Winfrey Show,” the daily talk show that made her a household name.
The syndicated show ran from 1986 to 2011 and taped in Chicago. Some of the episodes had big-name celebrities as guests, others had everyday people who told compelling stories and sometimes Winfrey made herself the subject matter — like in a 1988 episode when she revealed a massive weight loss.
Winfrey also had special giveaway episodes where she’d give the studio audience extravagant gifts, which is where her famous “You get a car, you get a car” line came from.
The last episode of the talk show was a major TV event that was held at Chicago’s United Center. All kinds of celebrities came by to wish the legendary host well, including Jada Pinkett Smith, Jamie Foxx, Patti LaBelle, Maya Angelou, Michael Jordan, Usher, Alicia Keys, Aretha Franklin and Beyoncé, who performed “Run the World” (Girls).”
Winfrey was in Toronto earlier this week promoting her new book “The Path Made Clear: Discovering Your Life’s Direction and Purpose” when the subject of her talk show came up.
And according to the 65-year-old, bringing it back would be a great idea but just on a different schedule than before. Winfrey also said she gets that talk show itch whenever a big news story unfolds.
“I would love to make that happen, let me tell you,” she told “ET Canada.” “But maybe not every day. For 25 years, it was perfect. The only time I missed it was during the election or when something really big happens in the news. I think, ‘Oh, gee, I wish I had a show.'”
72 Philadelphia Officers On Desk Duty As Racist Facebook Posts Have been Probed
The announcement on Wednesday by the city’s police commissioner comes weeks after the Plain View Project, an independent research project by Philadelphia attorneys, presented screengrabs of thousands of public posts belonging to current and former officers from eight U.S. jurisdictions over two years.
In addition to Philadelphia, those locations include Dallas, Texas, St. Louis, Missouri, Phoenix, Arizona, York, Pennsylvania, Twin Falls, Idaho, Denison, Texas, and Lake County, Florida.
The alleged posts included violent rhetoric, Confederate images, as well as anti-Muslim and anti-black comments, statements that, according to the Plain View Project, “could erode civilian trust and confidence in police.”
On Tuesday, St. Louis’ Circuit Attorney’s Office said it will not issue charges in any of the criminal investigations led by the nearly 60 St. Louis officers identified by Plain View.
“After careful examination of the underlying bias contained in those social media posts, we have concluded that this bias would likely influence an officer’s ability to perform his or her duties in an unbiased manner,” said St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kimberly M. Gardner in a statement obtained by the St. Louis-Post Dispatch.
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Richard Ross, at a press conference on Wednesday, said he expects a full investigation into his officers’ conduct will take about six months.
“Every post is being looked at. Every one,” he told reporters.
“If the speech is determined to be protected, no further action will be taken,” he said. “An example would be an opinion on a matter of public concern that may be unpopular ... but does not include threats of violence or pejorative language against any protected class.”
The Philadelphia chapter of the Fraternal Order of Police union, in a statement posted on its website, expressed support of the officers and said the watchdog group only focused on their bad behavior.
“The FOP and our members utilize social media on a regular basis to bring people together and support one another,” it said. “It is sad that the investigators with the ‘social justice’ group chose to ignore all the good work done regularly by our officers. During this difficult climate in which police officers are constantly under attack, the FOP will continue to support you.”
The Philadelphia Police Department is the fourth largest in the U.S. with more than 6,300 sworn members.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘SELF-IMPOSED WEDGIE’
Nice man thong. Looks like you’ve been following those Buns-of-Steel VHS tapes closely at home.
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