Taron Egerton Talks to The Hollywood Reporter! He Opens Up About 'Rocketman's Backlash From The LGBTQ Community
Taron Egerton looks so handsome on the cover of The Hollywood Reporter‘s latest issue, available now.
Here’s what the 29-year-old Rocketman actor had to share with the mag:
On backlash from the LGBTQ community on a straight actor playing Elton John: “I have spoken to gay people for whom it’s not a problem, and I’ve spoken to gay people for whom it is a problem. I completely understand. But for my part, I’m an actor, and I did not get into acting to just play people like me. You have to draw the line somewhere, and I don’t want to live in a world where straight people play straight people and gay people play gay people.”
On kissing Richard Madden in the film: “For me, kissing a man onscreen is no less appealing than kissing a woman onscreen. I’m not in any way repulsed by the male form. It’s an uncomfortable thing regardless of who you’re with — it makes no difference as to your sexual preference.”
On rumors he will play James Bond: “I have a spy franchise. I don’t know if anyone needs two.”
For more from Taron, visit HollywoodReporter.com.
#RHOA: Say What????? TLC's Chilli and T-Boz Reveal They've Turned Down Joining 'RHOA' Multiple Times
In a interview with ET Tionne "T-Boz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas sat down with ET's Lauren Zima and chatted about their summer tour with Nelly and Flo Rida, but also revealed that they've been asked on multiple occasions to join the Bravo reality show.
"I have," Chilli admitted about being asked to be a part of the series, with T-Boz adding, "I have too, four times."
So would they ever join the ladies of Atlanta? "Heck no," Chilli said.
"I did [a cameo] for Kandi [Burruss] one time," T-Boz said, adding, "This is the thing, I don't play like that. Like, I'm not arguing, I'm too old to be arguing and first of all, I don't argue with nobody I don't care about. If I care about you, I will take the time to do this. But I'm not arguing with no grown women. I'll end up going to jail for real. Like, I don't do that."
Chilli jokingly added, "And I wouldn't be able to bail her out because I would be right there with her."
All in all, the two are just not fans of the series and say they "have a brand to protect and there is just no way" that they would enter that world. For now, T-Boz and Chilli are content with continuing their music careers and giving fans what they want.
During the sit down, the two also touched on their "sister-plus" friendship, where they got emotional about talking about being more than best friends and family.
"We went through everything together, life, death, marriage, divorce, breakups. We have been there through all the hurt you can possibly endure and all the good times. We've had arguments," T-Boz expressed about their 29-year friendship. "We've been through everything that now, in our adult life, it's so much easier. We both have grown a lot."
The "No Scrubs" singers, meanwhile, can't wait to share the stage with Nelly and Flo Rida in August and are ready to take fans down memory lane.
"It's high energy, a lot of dancing. It's a good feeling, you'll feel Left Eye's presence, absolutely," T-Boz teased of what fans can expect. "Everybody leaves feeling good every time. That's what we always hear...Takes you back to a time that makes you reminisce on something that was important to you."
Tickets for TLC, Nelly and Flo Rida's tour are now on sale at LiveNation.com. Do you think either one would have been a good for for the show?
#Empire; Taraji P. Henson Looking HOT in Black Leather at The Fox Upfronts in NYC after Empire cancellation
Her Fox TV show Empire has just been canceled with its upcoming sixth season to be its last
But hours after the news was announced, Taraji P. Henson put on a brave face as she arrived at the Fox Upfront Presentation in New York City Monday.
The series star looked sensational in a strapless black leather dress with a sash at the waist.
NY Monday hours after the network announced her show Empire was canceled
Henson, 48, paired the ankle-length number with black heels and wore her hair back from her face in a high pony tail.
She accessorized with dramatic gold hoop earrings and splashed dark red color across her lips.
Since 2016, Henson has starred on Empire as Cookie Lyon, the formidable ex-wife of hip-hop mogul Luscious Lyon, played by Terrence Howard.
The couple have three equally ambitious and scheming sons played by Bryshere Y. Gray, Trai Byers and Jussie Smollett.
The show's plot revolves around Luscious as he decides which of his three sons will control his multi-million dollar company.
#MusicNews: Janet Jackson has Extended her ‘Metamorphosis‘ Las Vegas Residency
Janet Jackson is a generous queen. The iconic entertainer has just added three more dates to her Metamorphosis journey that begins this Friday (May 17) at The Park Theater in Las Vegas.
Originally set to perform for a 15-date residency, with the last stop on August 10, Jackson will now wrap up her show on August 17. She will entertain fans on-stage for two other dates — August 14 and 16.
For this refreshing run of shows, Jackson is expected to delight her fans through their “senses with electrifying visuals, explosive dance numbers, chart-topping hits and fan favorite deep cuts.”
She will also amaze fans with a special tribute to her landmark album Rhythm Nation 1814, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in September. Tickets go on sale for the new shows this Friday on Live Nation.
In between her Metamorphosis process, Jackson will headline night-five of the Glastonbury Festival on June 30 near Pilton, Somerset, England.
Prior to her aboard festival set, the global superstar will reissue her Control album on vinyl for the second time. Arriving on June 7 via A&M/UMe, the album will be available in two different color options: black and translucent red.
#HipHopNews: Ty Dolla $Ign Enlists J. Cole For New Single ‘Purple Emoji’
Ty Dolla $ign has enlisted J. Cole for “Purple Emoji,” the first single of his upcoming album. Taking to social media, Ty shared footage of him and the Dreamville MC in the studio working on the track, which is set to arrive next week.
“First song off my new album drops next week,” wrote Ty. “My brada @realcoleworld and I came up with this jam a few months back in NYC and off top I knew it was the first one I wanted y’all to hear. It’s called PURPLE EMOJI 😈.”
Produced by Australian producer MXXWLL, the song will appear on Ty’s upcoming album, the follow-up to 2017’s Beach House 3. “It’s officially DOLLA$IGN $ZN again,” he added.
This is the latest collaboration for Cole, who’s recently been featured on tracks with 21 Savage, Offset, J.I.D, and 6LACK. He is also executive producing Young Thug’s upcoming album.
Rihanna Shades Alabama Governor for Abortion Bill, Calls Republican Men Who Voted in Favor ‘Idiots’
Rihanna is not holding back in trashing Alabama governor Kay Ivey for signing the state’s abortion bill into law or the 25 Republican men who helped push it through.
The pop star posted a photo this morning of the 25 Alabama Republican state Senators – all male — who voted in favor of the bill, with the caption, “take a look. these are the idiots making decisions for WOMEN in America.”
Rihanna didn’t stop there and added, “Governor Kay Ivey…SHAME ON YOU!!!!”
The singer is the latest to take a stance against the abortion bill that was signed into law yesterday.
Lady Gaga, Hailey Bieber, Bella Hadid and Alyssa Milano all spoke out about on social media over the state’s ban on abortion.
And it’s not just the women in Tinseltown who are speaking up for the rights of women. Chris Evans, Andy Cohen, and Patrick Schwarzenegger are among the men voicing their opinions against the abortion ban too.
The bill will have any doctor who performs an abortion in the state facing a minimum of 10 years in prison and a maximum of 99 to life. The only exception: a mother whose life is at risk if they give birth.
Attorney Brittany K. Barnett Sets The Record Straight She Founded "The Buried Alive Project" NOT Kim Kardashian!
Barnett said she and fellow attorney MiAngel Cody established The Buried Alive Project years ago.
Kim Kardashian-West has played a pivotal role in the release of 17 prison inmates within the past three months. Although she undoubtedly contributed to their causes, attorney Brittany K. Barnett wants to set the record straight, saying she and another Black attorney who have been working in the prison reform space for years are truly responsible for their release, according to Ebony Magazine.
Barnett took to Facebook to clear the air, saying she and fellow attorney MiAngel Cody established The Buried Alive Project years ago. The reality star began working with the organization after several foundations refused to help fund the program, which Barnett appreciates.
“Kim linked arms with us to support us when foundations turned us down. We and our clients and their families have a lot of love for her and are deeply grateful for her. Regardless of who helped fund us for the past three months, in 90 days TWO black women lawyers freed SEVENTEEN people from LIFE W/O PAROLE sentences – the second most severe penalty permitted by law in America. Only two of us.”
The attorney continued, “Prosecutors opposed nearly every single case we had. We litigated our asses off in federal courts across the country. We won DOWNWARD DEPARTURES in most of our cases – due to good lawyering. People set to DIE in prison – are now FREE…Our work in 90 days is historic.”
Barnett is sure not to blame Kardashian for being misrepresented as more involved, believing the media is responsible for spinning the truth.
“Kim has always been very clear in her role. It’s the media that spins it around – not Kim. We do not care how the media is portraying it – that’s what the media does. Who cares. We need Kim’s support and the support of anyone else who wants to join this fight. We love that she is using her platform to raise awareness. We ain’t trying to be famous, we trying to get our people free. Period.”
Is Trey Songz a Daddy?
Trey Songz’s latest Instagram post has folks wondering. The singer posted a photo himself holding the foot of a newborn. He didn’t caption the photo with anything other than a blue heart emoji, so now fans are speculating whether or not Trey now has a child.
This might explain why Lori dipped out of their relationship so quickly. Take a look at the post below.
If true Congrats Man!
Did Tom Holland Confirmed He and Zendaya’s Romance?
Last year there were rumors that Zendaya and her Spiderman co-star Tom Holland were a
Did Tom just confirm the rumors...?
Sure looks like it. Last week Tom Holland tagged Zendaya in a post on Instagram but it's where he placed the tag that has the Internet buzzing.
Idiot!
Mo’Nique Reacts To Steve Harvey Losing NBC Gigs: “We Do Not Celebrate Someone Else’s Demise”
As the industry is still reeling from the news that former daytime talk show host Steve Harvey has been replaced on not one, but two of the shows he formerly hosted, many online commenters have suggested that Harvey is merely receiving karma for how he treated former friend, comedienne Mo’Nique. Surprisingly, in her latest podcast, Mo’Nique didn’t celebrate Harvey’s current situation, instead she defended him.
In the span of a few days, Steve Harvey lost his daytime television gig, when his self-titled talk show was officially cancelled in favor of former American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson’s first foray into daytime TV—and he was replaced as the host of NBC’s Little Big Shots in favor of actress Melissa McCarthy.
Now, one of his harshest critics has taken a decidedly more compassionate stance to his current situation than many expected—none other than controversial actress/comedienne Mo’Nique.
If you’ll recall, earlier this year Mo’Nique and Harvey got into an incredibly heated argument that almost allegedly got physical when she appeared on his talk show to discuss her beefs within the entertainment industry involving Oprah Winfrey, Lee Daniels, Tyler Perry and Netflix.
In the latest episode of her podcast with her husband, Mo’Nique discussed why we as a culture tend to celebrate each other’s failure. This naturally led to Harvey and the online comments that have seemed to do exactly that in the wake of his current professional situation.
Speaking on the memes and comments she’s seen regarding Harvey, Mo’Nique said:
“Some of the memes I’ve been getting have been almost celebratory, have been celebratory. Where people say, ‘that’s what his a** get, yeah, yeah Mo, see?’ Let me be clear about something, let us be clear about something. We do not celebrate what appears to be someone else’s demise. We do not stand and applaud and say, ‘yeah look what’s happening, that’s what you get.’ That’s not where we’re coming from. That’s not the stance we’ve ever taken. So, what I would ask ya’ll to do, is we gotta love our folks through it. We gotta love then through it. And I know some people would say, ‘Mo’Nique is crazy ‘cause one minute she saying he didn’t do her right, the next minute she saying love him through it.’ Let me tell you what we’re saying.”
She continued, discussing her relationship with Harvey and also the celebratory reaction to Lee Daniels’ shows, Empire and Star being cancelled:
“Steve Harvey, I’ve considered him my friend. Now, maybe he didn’t consider me his friend, but I’ve always considered him my friend. And as my friend, when we came out and said what was going on, it wasn’t to put my friend down, it was to say ‘this is what it is, this is what’s happening.’ When it comes to brother Lee Daniels [people saying], ‘yeah that’s what his a** get Mo, see karma is a b**ch.’ All of that. I don’t celebrate my brother Lee Daniels getting those shows cancelled because what I want us to think about is when those shows get cancelled, I can’t celebrate Lee Daniels being cancelled because so many other people are involved that lose their jobs. That, some people, when they lose those jobs, bills doesn’t get paid, their situations and things that happen because you’re used to making that money and now it’s being taken away. And some of us are standing up saying ‘yay!’ If we continue to do that, we’ll continue to be treated the way that we’re treated.”
What are your thoughts on her comments about Steve Harvey and Lee Daniels?
Michelle Obama To Headline 25th Anniversary of ESSENCE Fest
Forever First Lady Michelle Obama has officially been tapped to headline the 25th anniversary of Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans, joining a long list of highly anticipated celebrity appearances.
“We are indescribably thrilled and honored to have ‘Forever First Lady’ Michelle Obama as a part of our 25 Anniversary ESSENCE Festival, which will mark our most exciting and extensive programming to date,” CEO of Essence Communications Michelle Ebanks said in a statement.
“As inspiring and aspirational as it is relatable, Mrs. Obama’s story – told on her own terms – is a remarkable example and celebration of everyday Black women who accomplish extraordinary things, who confront challenges with courage and truth, and who reminds us that all things are possible when we support one another,” Ebanks continued.
Obama’s headlining appearance will serve as the first lady’s first since the release and subsequent overwhelming success of her memoir, “Becoming,” in which she shares her deeply personal experiences and journey from the South Side of Chicago to the White House.
Joining the likes of Mary J. Blige, Nas, Missy Elliott, H.E.R, Teyana Taylor and more than 75 other performers, Obama is set to divulge all things her record-breaking memoir, life after the White House and her plans for the future in an exclusive sit-down interview. This year’s festival will also reportedly be “a celebration of 1994’s most cultural impactful and transformative albums that redefined pop culture,” which will be “curated and performed by the original artists,” throughout the weekend.
The Real’s Loni Love will host the event, becoming the first female ever to do so.
Khloe Kardashian Opens Up About Split From Tristan Thompson: “[It] Does F*cking Suck”
Nearly three months after Tristan Thompson’s cheating scandal with Jordyn Woods made headlines, Khloe Kardashian is officially opening up about their split.
In a recent interview on “Divorce Sucks With Laura Wasser” the “Keeping Up With The Kardashian” star detailed the current status of her relationship with her baby daddy and explained how the two are successfully co-parenting their one-year-old, True.
“[Our split] does f*cking suck. It does,” Kardashian revealed. “Tristan and I broke up not too long ago, so it’s really raw. And so those emotions could be heightened at times, but I do everything in my power.”
Although their 13-month-old is still too young to understand her parents’ relationship woes, Kardashian says she still controls her emotions around her daughter because “she feels energy,” and Kardashian is determined to protect that.
“I’m a big believer of that,” Kardashian said. “I do everything in my power to not put any, sort of, heavy energy around her. Maybe that sounds a little too bohemian to some people.” But, apparently, that logic is part of the reason she invited Thompson to True’s star-studded birthday party.
“I know that she’s gonna want to look back on all her childhood memories like we all do,” she said. “Me and my sisters, we will sit on the floor, looking at our old photo albums, talking….I want to give her the same things. And I know her dad is a great person, I know how much he loves her and cares about her, so I want him to be there. And It was civilized, and we did it.”
Chris Rock Is Rebooting the 'Saw' Horror Movie Franchise!
The Saw movies are coming back and Chris Rock has written the story for the next film!
The comedian and actor conceived an idea for the new movie and a screenplay was adapted by Pete Goldfinger and Josh Stolberg.
“I’ve been a fan of Saw since the first film in 2004. I am excited by the opportunity to take this to a really intense and twisted new place,” Chris said in a statement (via Deadline).
“When Chris Rock came to us and described in chilling detail his fantastic vision that reimagines and spins off the world of the notorious Jigsaw Killer, we were all-in,” Lionsgate’s Motion Picture Group chairman Joe Drake said in a statement. “Saw is one of the highest-grossing horror franchises of all-time, and it’s one of Lionsgate’s most successful film series. This upcoming film will still be as mind-bending and intense as all the previous Saw films. Chris conceived this idea, and it will be completely reverential to the legacy of the material while reinvigorating the brand with his wit, creative vision and passion for this classic horror franchise.”
The upcoming horror film will hit theaters on October 23, 2020.
Prince Harry Receives Apology After Private Photos Taken of His Home with Meghan Markle
Prince Harry has accepted an apology, along with “substantial damages” from a photo agency that took photos of his former home with Duchess Meghan Markle.
“The syndication and publication of the photographs very seriously undermined the safety and security of the Duke and the home to the extent that they are no longer able to live at the property,” the palace said in a statement (via CNN). “The helicopter flew over the home at a low altitude…to take photographs of and into the living area and dining area of the home and directly into the bedroom.”
“The Duke of Sussex acknowledges and welcomes the formal apology,” the statement concluded.
In January, a helicopter took photos of the couple’s private home in the Cotswolds region of England. The couple have since moved to Frogmore Cottage in Windsor.
Walmart Will Raise Prices Due To Trump’s Tariffs On Goods From China
America’s largest retailer, Walmart announced today that they would be raising the prices on some products as a result of the Trump administration’s tariffs on Chinese goods, joining other large chain stores like Macy’s.
According to WSVN, Walmart’s Chief Financial Officer Brett Biggs told reporters that the company would continue to do everything they can to keep prices low. But “the increased tariffs will lead to increased prices.”
Biggs didn’t specify which items would see a price increase or by how much but he did tell reporters that Walmart’s merchant teams are actively developing strategies to mitigate the increases and are working with suppliers to help manage prices in a way that works for everyone.
Last week, Trump’s administration hiked tariffs on $200 Billion of the goods made in China. The tariffs hit industrial materials and component parts the hardest but will also affect luggage, hats, and gloves as well.
According to CNN, retailers depend heavily on China in their supply chain. China accounts for about 41% of all apparel, 72% of all footwear, and 84% of all travel goods imported into the United States in 2017, according to a report several retail trade groups sent to the Trump administration last week.
Trump’s trade war with China can potentially mean that US consumers can expect to see price increases on goods like toys, clothes, and sneakers.
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