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4/2/19

The Daily Buzz For April 3 ☕📰☕


Yara Shahidi for Porter Magazine - Summer 2019
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She Held up the LIGHT and Got the Victory! Lori Lightfoot Has been elected Chicago's first black female mayor
Lori Lightfoot, a former federal prosector, won Chicago's mayoral election on Tuesday, becoming the city's first black female mayor. Ms. Lightfoot also will be the city’s first openly gay mayor.

She defeated Toni Preckwinkle, Cook County Board president and chair of the Cook County Democratic Party. Lightfoot, 56, is the second woman to be elected mayor of Chicago, after Jane Byrne, who served one term from 1979 to 1983. This was Lightfoot's first run for office, and with her win, Chicago is now the largest city in the U.S. to ever elect an openly gay mayor.

For Chicago, Ms. Lightfoot’s win signaled a notable shift in the mood of voters and a rejection of an entrenched political culture that has more often rewarded insiders and dismissed unknowns. For many voters, the notion that someone with no political ties might become mayor of Chicago seemed an eye-opening counterpoint to a decades-old, often-repeated mantra about this city’s political order: “We don’t want nobody nobody sent.”

For some of Ms. Lightfoot’s supporters, the significance of her victory was monumental, going beyond a single candidate or city. “Look, nothing personal, but it’s not the good old boys club anymore,” said Kimberly Smith, 40, who was born and raised on the South Side and said she thought the election marked a turning point in Chicago politics. “I feel empowered.”
National advocates for gay rights celebrated Ms. Lightfoot’s win. “Now young queer women and women of color can see themselves reflected in a position of major political leadership,” said Stephanie Sandberg, executive director of LPAC, an organization that works to build the political power of L.G.B.T.Q. women.

In September, Mayor Rahm Emanuel said he would not seek a third term, and Lightfoot and Preckwinkle beat out 12 other candidates in February's first-round election.


The Suspect in the killing of rapper Nipsey Hussle, has been arrested!
Los Angeles police have arrested a suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of rapper Nipsey Hussle that left two others injured.
The suspect, identified as Eric Holder, 29, of Los Angeles, was taken into custody in Bellflower, a city in southeast Los Angeles County.
Sources told NBC News that Holder was taken into custody after someone reported a sighting of an individual matching his description.

Police have said that Holder was seen Sunday afternoon walking up to Hussle and the two other men and firing shots at them in the parking lot of the rapper's The Marathon Clothing store in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Los Angeles.
Hussle, whose real name was Ermias Asghedom, was pronounced dead at a hospital from gunshot wounds to his head and torso, authorities said. He was 33.

Eric Holder is wanted for homicide in the shooting of Nipsey Hussle. He was last seen in a 2016 white 4 door Chevy Cruze CA license plate 7RJD742.Eric Holder is wanted for homicide in the shooting of Nipsey Hussle. He was last seen in a 2016 white 4 door Chevy Cruze CA license plate 7RJD742.Los Angeles Police Department
The two men injured in the shooting were not identified. One of them was also taken to the hospital, and the other man refused medical treatment, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Police Chief Michel Moore said at a news conference Tuesday that Holder, a suspected gang member, and Hussle knew each other and that the two men got into a personal dispute before the shooting.
Holder allegedly approached Hussle and the other men several times at the clothing store before engaging in a conversation with the rapper, the police chief said, declining to say what the conversation was about. Holder then left the store, returned with a gun and opened fire.

Officers said Holder fled through an adjacent alley after opening fire and got into a waiting vehicle driven by an unidentified female.

Hussle grew up in the Crenshaw neighborhood of South Los Angeles. He and two co-owners opened Marathon Clothing in June 2017 as a "smartstore," complete with a smartphone app on which fans could purchase exclusive products.
The rapper released his debut studio album — "Victory Lap" — in 2018. It was nominated for best rap album at this year's Grammy Awards.


He was a beloved figure in both the hip-hop community and his neighborhood, and his death brought a wave of tributes from fellow musicians, politicians and athletes such as Pharrell Williams, Drake, LeBron James, Issa Rae and Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif.


#RHOA: Kenya Moore Responds to NeNe Leakes SHADE for Asking If She's Pregnant with a Buffalo!
Kenya Moore thinks NeNe Leakes is "nasty" and "rude" for making a joke about her being pregnant with a heavily built wild ox.
The former "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star made a cameo on Sunday's explosive season finale, where NeNe fired off insult after insult at her former co-star, loud enough so that everyone within earshot could hear her. At one point, NeNe asked Kandi Burruss, "She's going to have a buffalo, isn't she?" At the time, Kenya kept her cool, but she took to Twitter after the episode aired.
"Say my name, say my name," Kenya tweeted. "'I'm having a buffalo,' 'I'm going into labor' -- I'm pregnant! What's her excuse? So nasty, so rude."

Kenya also backed both Cynthia Bailey and Kandi's claim that Cynthia did not know Kenya would be coming to her party. NeNe's never gotten along with Kenya and felt Cynthia owed her a heads up, but Cynthia maintained she didn't know Kandi would be bringing her.
In a lengthy video Cynthia and Kandi shared immediately after the episode aired, Kandi explained she got a call from Kenya right as she pulled up to the party. Kandi said she ended up waiting an extra 30 minutes so that Kenya wouldn't walk in alone.

And regarding all those sketchy, behind-the-scenes moments cameras caught of Cynthia trying to cover up her tracks, Cynthia claimed she always knew Kenya's presence was a possibility but didn't feel she owed NeNe that information.
"I never told Cynthia that Kenya was gonna come," Kandi tweeted after the episode aired. "I told her that I was gonna try to get her there. Kenya didn't even give me a definite answer that she was coming until I pulled up at the party."

"#FACTS," Kenya replied to Kandi's tweet. In addition to retweeting fans in support of her comeback, Kenya also retweeted the following message: "A grown-ass woman has to explain to another grown-ass woman why she invited another grown-ass woman to her party. Did I get that right?" Yes. Yes, you did.

But NeNe was also doing some retweeting of her own, including this message: "Sooooo, Cynthia could have warned NeNe because she clearly knew Kenya would be there. Idk, that is a lil shady."
She also retweeted a fan suggesting that if NeNe had brought Phaedra Parks to the party, all hell would've broken loose.

NeNe's emotions have been all over the place this season, mostly because her husband's cancer battle has affected her marriage in ways she didn't anticipate. After watching the emotional final scene in which she and Cynthia seemingly patched things up, NeNe tweeted out, "YOU DON'T UNDERSTAND HOW THIS BROKE ME! I WILL NEVER BE OK! NEVER!"
"So much has happened that you don't get to see!" she continued. "Thank God they showed this [conversation with Cynthia] and gave me a little rope! I'm broken! My sisterhood was real REAL!"
The two are no longer friends. From the moment Kenya arrived at Cynthia's party, NeNe gave her the cold shoulder. "Oh, I think a monster's here. Girl, I could care less," she said when she saw everyone fawning over Kenya. "I know she wants to be here really bad, so..."
Kenya walked in with a tight, red, lace-up dress. "Kenya, I did not expect you to be wearing this dress at nine months!" Porsha Williams said excitedly.

"Me either, honey," NeNe scoffed. "Oh, my God. Doesn't she look amazing?! She looks amazing, honey. That body is beat, honey." As Kenya said her hellos, NeNe made faces behind her. "The thirst is all the way real, honey!"

Then her partner in shade, Marlo Hampton, showed up. "Oh, wait, I didn't even see Kenya!" Marlo shouted as she pretended to put her finger down her throat. "Kenya, I didn't even notice you! You look beautiful!"

"Ain't she cute?!" NeNe added sarcastically. "Too cute!" Marlo shouted back.

It was painfully uncomfortable. At the end of the night, Kandi and NeNe were standing by the exit when Kenya made her way to the door. She stopped and gave Kandi a kiss, saying, "I'm leaving, honey!" That's when NeNe started loudly yelling, "Goodnight! Goodnight, Kenya! Goodnight! She going into labor!" Kenya tried to walk away, but Kandi pulled her back.
"She was saying goodnight," Kandi said to Kenya in an effort to make NeNe look good. Kenya smiled and looked at Gregg Leakes. "Speedy recovery, Gregg," she said. "You're always in my prayers." That's when NeNe made the buffalo comment.

This should be an interesting reunion!

"The Real Housewives of Atlanta" three-part reunion begins Sunday, April 7 at 8 p.m. on Bravo.


#Empire: Is Lucious about to CHEAT on Cookie, AGAIN?
Bad timing strikes again! Cookie walks in on what looks like Lucious well on his way to hooking up with another woman; given that this comes shortly after she learned that he had an illegitimate son with another woman, it's understandable why Cookie might not be inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt in the heat of the moment. If the editing of the trailer is to be believed, the incident will drive her to Damon Cross, who looks more than a little pleased with himself.

How this plays out remains to be seen. Tune in to Fox on Wednesday, April 3 at 8 p.m. ET for the next episode of Empire in the 2019 midseason lineup.


#MusicNews: Jill Scott will Headline 2019 R&B Summer Block Party Festival Series
This year’s lineups for the fifth annual Live Nation Summer Block Party Festival have just been revealed and the legendary Jill Scott is set to headline them all!
The festival will return to previous destinations in Philadelphia, Houston and Chicago, and Dallas has also been added for the first time this year. On each of the different tour stops, Jill Scott will be joined by the likes of Faith Evans, Musiq Soulchild, Boyz II Men, Tweet, Anthony Hamilton, Carl Thomas, and more. Full lineup with dates below.

The R&B Festival launched in 2015 and has been a sellout each year. Be sure to check it out of it’s in your city!
SUMMER BLOCK PARTY FESTIVAL DATES:

6/29 Philadelphia, PA The Mann Music Center (Jill Scott, Jazmine Sullivan, MA$E, Musiq Soulchild, DJ D Nice)
7/5 Dallas, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory (Jill Scott, Faith Evans,Tweet)
7/6 Houston, TX Cynthia Woods Pavilion (Jill Scott, Boyz II Men, Faith Evans, Lucky Daye)
7/13 Chicago, IL Huntington Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island (Jill Scott, Anthony Hamilton, MA$E, Carl Thomas)


#HipHopNews: 19 Injured AT At a Memorial Vigil Held For Nipsey Hussle After Stampede Breaks Out! 
There was a stampede at a memorial vigil held for Nipsey Hussle Monday evening. At the Tuesday press conference, Michel Moore said that someone in the crowd who was armed either brandished or displayed a gun, and that another person attempted to disarm him to protect the crowd.

Moore posted on Twitter Monday night that 13 people sustained injuries as attendees fled; 12 were treated onsite. Multiple news outlets later reported that, per the Los Angeles Fire Department, at least 19 people were injured. Most of those were injured by falls, sprains and being cut by glass; Moore said that some in the crowd were throwing glass at the police. One person was reportedly stabbed.

Eric Holder is wanted for Homicide in the shooting of Nipsey Hussle. He was last seen in a 2016 white 4 door Chevy Cruze CA license plate 7RJD742. Anyone with information related to his whereabouts or this deadly shooting is urged to contact South Bureau Homicide at 323-786-5100
The chaos in the crowd was frightening. "Tonight was the first night in a while that I honestly felt scared on the job," ABC7 reporter Veronica Miracle wrote on Twitter. "Babies were screaming, people were shoving themselves under our @ABC7 news van for cover while crying, people were trampled. My heart hurts for everyone who came here to mourn @NipseyHussle's death."
Chief Moore also posted on Sunday evening that Nipsey Hussle's death was one of 26 shootings and 10 homicides that have occurred in Los Angeles in the week since March 24.

"That's 36 families left picking up the pieces," Moore wrote on Twitter. "We will work aggressively with our community to quell this senseless loss of life."


Wendy Williams is weighing the option of Leaving her Husband Kevin Hunter?
Rumors circulated days ago that Kevin Hunter's longtime alleged mistress Sherina "Nicki" Hudson welcomed a baby, whose birth certificate reportedly does not have Kevin's name on it.  But, we all know the deal.  According to telephone recordings where Sherina spoke on the phone as a patient at the hospital, she checked in to the maternity ward at a hospital in Pennsylvania, likely to stay off the New York paparazzi's radar.

Kevin nor Wendy has addressed this new baby, but interestingly enough, Wendy's 2001 memoir may say it all.  the talk show mogul said almost 20 years ago that she would only leave her husband under certain circumstances.  Wendy wrote that Kevin cheated on her back then causing her to hire a P.I. and setting rules for what she will deal with in the future.

In Wendy's Got The Heat, Wendy said she caught Kevin cheating while he ws talking to a woman (pre-Sherina) on the phone in the middle of the night.

“In those forty-five seconds my woman’s intuition kicked in and I knew he was on the phone with a lover,” she revealed.

“No woman deserves this,” she wrote. “I wanted to kill him. I mean really kill him. For real. I wanted to kill him more because I was in the process of breaking my Number One Rule: No Cheating.”

Her rules from that point on:
“The only thing that would make me walk out for good is if he lied about anything – if he was in love, if she was just as successful at what she does as I am in my career, if she had his baby,” Williams wrote.
And here we are.  If the Page Six reports are true, Wendy's OUT.  Or at least trying to be.  And honestly, it's for the best for her sobriety and health.

Now sources say Williams and Hunter are exploring what a separation would look like, even though he remains her long-time manager. They are both partners in Wendy Williams Productions, the company that produces her popular daytime show.
A source told us: “There is a discussion about what happens now — everyone is asking, ‘How can they possibly stay together?’ Wendy still loves Kevin, but her health is at stake.
“They are so tangled up together in business, so they are carefully looking at what a separation could entail. It will be difficult.”

Girl, just figure that ish out.  And quickly.  We do hear Kevin was on the set daily with Wendy after she returned.  Now, she's on a "pre-planned" one week break.  We'll see if here's ther when she returns.


Justin Bieber Apologizes for April Fools Prank Claiming Hailey Bieber Was Pregnant
Justin Bieber is issuing an apology and an explanation for his April Fool’s Day prank insisting that his wife Hailey was pregnant with their first child.

“there’s always gonna be people offended, there’s also people who don’t take jokes very well, I am a prankster and it was APRIL FOOLS. I didn’t at all mean to be insensitive to people who can’t have children. A lot of people I know, their first go to prank on April fools is telling their parents they are pregnant to get a big reaction,” Justin wrote in a message to fans on his Instagram.

He continued, “But I will apologize anyway and take responsibility and say sorry to people who were offended. I truly don’t want anyone to be hurt by a prank.. it’s like when I shoved cake in my little sisters face for her birthday expecting her to laugh but she cried. You sometimes just don’t know what will hurt someone’s feelings not to compare pregnancy with cake in the face but it’s just to paint the picture of not knowing what will offend. Some might have laughed but some were offended .. I think With pranks u sometimes have to roll that dice. #prankster #dennisthemenace #sorry #truly.”

LOL!


Taylor Swift’s Alleged Stalker Facing Prison Time for Breaking Into Her Apartment
The man who allegedly tried to break into Taylor Swift‘s apartment is now facing two to four years behind bars after cutting a plea deal.
Roger Alvarado pled to criminal contempt, reports Page Six, and agreed to an order of protection in exchange for his sentence. He will be sentenced later this month.

Alvardo allegedly swiped a ladder from a construction site and used it to climb up the side of Swift’s Manhattan apartment building. He then smashed a glass door, which was observed on camera by Swift’s security detail, who called 911.
This was the second time Alvardo broke into the home. He served six months behind bars for doing the same thing in 2018. The second incident took place one month after his release.

Swift recently settled a lawsuit over the purchase of the home Alvarado is accused of breaking into.
As first reported, big-time real estate company Douglas Elliman sued Taylor Swift’s Firefly Entertainment, claiming they got screwed out of the commission when Swift purchased the New York townhouse in 2017.
They claimed Swift “wrongfully excluded” them from the $18 million sale and sued for $1,080,000 in the unpaid commission they believe they are owed.

A federal court judge ruled in January that Swift had no obligation to pay commission to the agent.


Jennifer Lopez Sued for $6.5 Million for Allegedly Stealing Idea for ‘World of Dance’
Jennifer Lopez is being sued by a man who claims he came up with the idea for “World of Dance” 10 years ago and now he’s after a huge payday for his trouble.
Alvin Gray-El filed a federal lawsuit this week against J.Lo, NBC and famed choreographer Debbie Allen (even though she has nothing to do with the show).
According to court documents obtained by website The Blast, Gray-El claims he came up with the idea for a show called “Let’s Start the Dance” back in 2009. He claims to have faxed a letter to Debbie Allen and her production company in an effort to see if she was interested in producing the show.

Gray-El claims never heard back. In 2010, Gray-El claims he had the show registered with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Fast forward to 2017, when Gray-El claims he discovered “World of Dance” was in the works at NBC. He says he tried to contact NBC to notify them of the copyright infringement but says he never heard back.
Gray-El never explains how he feels his idea got from Allen to Lopez and/or NBC.

He is asking for $5 million in actual damages and $1.5 million in punitive damages.


Cardi B and Travis Scott To Headline Made In America, Portion of Proceeds Will Support REFORM Alliance
Made in America is back for its eighth year, set to kick off on Labor Day Weekend in the heart of Philadelphia.
This year, on the heels of a successful year in music, Grammy Award-winning artist, Cardi B, will headline the two-day event alongside, Travis Scott, whose most recent album went No. 1. The two will be joined by Juice Wrld, James Blake, Kaskade, Anderson. Paak, Kodak Black, Blueface and more. 

Jay-Z’s two-day music festival, which was created to bring fans closer to their favorite artists through music and culture, will work to benefit the ACLU of Pennsylvania, the festival’s official charity partner. However, according to a press release, a portion of the net proceeds will also support the rapper’s new criminal justice organization, The REFORM Alliance.
“The festival not only honors artists and music lovers, but it also benefits organizations that are vital to accomplishing much needed positive work through Cause Village,” the press release read. 

In the meantime, for those who are unable to attend the two-day event, the stream will be available on TID


See a First Look at RuPaul’s New Daytime Talk Show!
RuPaul Charles began his career in drag in the club scene in the late '80s, before growing to become the most commercially successful drag queen of all time
Over 20 years after his groundbreaking VH1 talk show ended, RuPaul Charles is getting another shot at hosting his own chat program — this time on network television.

The iconic drag performer, 58, will host a new daytime television talk show for Fox, the network announced Tuesday.

Aptly titled RuPaul, the show will air Monday through Friday for a limited three-week run beginning June 10, and will be broadcast on select Fox stations including WNYW Fox-5 in New York and KTTV Fox-11 in LA.

WATCH HERE

“Now more than ever before we need a global voice that will help everyday people navigate this unique time in history,” Charles said in a statement. “Not only do I want to be a part of that conversation, I want to help facilitate it.”
Viewers can expect to see RuPaul’s “distinctive voice, exceptional interview skills, passion for helping others” on display in the show, according to a release.

“Entertaining and heartfelt in everything he does, the show will feature Charles’ modern take on the talk format,” the network says. “He will showcase his aspirational message with celebrity and newsmaker interviews, along with empowering everyday people to become their best selves. His sense of beauty, make-up and style will make the runway work for everyone. Charles’ 20-plus years interviewing and coaching along with his own evolution in music, fashion, style and media will inspire audiences daily.”
He, of course, hosts, judges and executive produces RuPaul’s Drag Race, the acclaimed drag queen reality competition series to find the “America’s next drag superstar,” for which he has won two outstanding reality show host Emmy awards (in 2016 and 2018). The show, which also picked up an Emmy for outstanding competition reality series in 2018 and airs on VH1, is currently in its 11th season and has produced four seasons of an all-star edition (titled RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars).

A British offering is debuting next year. RuPaul will host, judge and executive produce that as well.

In addition to his drag appearances, books, and related album releases, Charles is also a judge on CBS’s The World’s Best. He and friend Michelle Visage co-host a weekly podcast called RuPaul: What’s The Tee?, too.
Charles — who married his partner of 25 years, Georges LeBar, in 2017 —  began his career as RuPaul in the club scene in the late ’80s, before growing to become the most commercially successful drag queen of all time.

His first talk show, The RuPaul Show, debuted on VH1 in 1996, making Charles the first openly gay host of a national television program in the United States. Throughout it’s two-season run, the show produced over 100 episodes featuring celebrity guests, including (most notably) Charles’ idol, Diana Ross.
Meanwhile, Charles’ new show RuPaul won’t be the only show running in local Fox stations. The network is also known for airing The Wendy Williams Show and The Real in syndication.


Céline Dion, 51, Is the new face of L’Oréal Paris
Céline Dion is worth it. The singer, 51, was just announced as the new global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, her first-ever beauty contract.

“I’m in shock, actually. I never, never expected something like this,” Dion told People. “I never really felt confident beauty-wise. [But now], I’ve never felt as beautiful, as strong, and I really think that the best is yet to come.”
As for her newfound confidence, Dion told Elle she wants to spread the wealth. “I am now embracing myself and feel free to do what I want, where I want, when I want,” she said.

The pop icon, whose Las Vegas residency will come to an end in June, also spoke about the effect of body-shaming trolls; following the death of her husband René Angélil in January 2016, many have criticized Dion for her noticeably slimmer frame.

“Dancing has been in my DNA all of my life,” Dion told People, attributing the weight loss to her ballet routine, which she practices four times a week with backup dancer Pepe Muñoz. “People say, ‘She’s a lot thinner,’ but I’m working hard. I like to move and [weight loss] comes with it.”

Dion dropped a hint about her upcoming partnership when she sported a sweater with “I’m Worth It,” L’Oréal’s tagline, in Paris in January.
L’Oréal has been embracing older celebrity ambassadors lately; other faces of the brand include Jane Fonda, 81, Julianne Moore, 58, and Andie MacDowell, 60. Meanwhile, Naomi Campbell recently booked her first-ever beauty campaign with Nars at the age of 48.


Rihanna’s Fenty Beauty pulls ‘Geisha Chic’ highlighter amid backlash
Following criticism surrounding one of Rihanna’s latest Fenty Beauty launches, the brand has pulled the offending product from its lineup.
Last week, Fenty Beauty announced a new line of bronzers and highlighter shades: Mo’ Hunny/Afternoon Snack, #PENNY4UTHOTS and Geisha Chic. The latter immediately sparked controversy online, with fans saying that the red color and name fetishizes Japanese culture.

One Reddit user who commented on the brand’s Instagram page calling out the product name received a direct message. “We hear you, we’ve pulled the product until it can be renamed. We wanted to personally apologize. Thank you so much for educating us,” it said.

Some fans pointed out that this isn’t the first time Rihanna’s been accused of cultural appropriation; her “Princess of China” music video, in which the singer portrays a heavily costumed Asian stereotype, received similar blowback.
But according to watchdog Instagram account Estée Laundry, which posted about the highlighter snafu and the brand’s immediate response, many customers seemed satisfied with Fenty Beauty’s decision to pull and rename the product before it hits shelves on April 5.
“I wish more brands responded like this. Props to Fenty for listening and doing something about it,” one person DM’d the account, according to Estée Laundry’s Instagram Stories. “Fenty swallowed their pride and that is something admirable.”


Candace Cameron Bure Shows Support for Lori Loughlin Amid College Admissions Scandal
Lori Loughlin has a loyal friend in Candace Cameron Bure. As the college admissions scandal continues to make headlines across the country, many are quick to criticize and judge those at the center of the controversy.
But when appearing on Today's fourth hour with Kathie Lee Gifford and Hoda Kotb, Candace decided to address the stories surrounding her Fuller House co-star.

"It's too personal to us," she shared while sitting next to Jodie Sweetin. "We'd never want to talk about someone that is a dear and close friend. But I think I've already said that we are family and we stand by each other and pray for each other and we'll always be there for each other."

Candace's words come after the Fuller House cast attended the 2019 Kids' Choice Awards where they accepted the award for Favorite Funny TV Show.
When receiving Nickelodeon's orange blimp, Candace may have addressed their co-star without naming names.

Candace Cameron-Bure, Lori LoughlinDavid Livingston/Getty Images
"Where there's a lot of heart, there's a lot of love and a loving family sticks together no matter what," she shared at the family-friendly event. "They stick together through the hard times, they support each other, they encourage one another, they pray for each other and they stand by their side no matter how tough it gets."

She added, "And a loving family that also sticks together, also celebrates the really good times."
Back in March, about 50 people including Lori and her husband Mossimo Giannulli were indicted in what federal authorities have called a scheme to help rich Americans get their children into elite universities.

Until their next court date tomorrow, the famous couple has been keeping a low profile in Southern California.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES?
‘THE MINION MASTER’
Pretty sure Gru is a good guy now. You can turn that frown upside down.


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11/14/18

The Daily Buzz For Nov 15 ☕📰☕


Lady Gaga for Variety Magazine
On never being the same after “A Star Is Born”: “This has been a very transformative time for me,” says Gaga about “A Star Is Born,” a life-changing journey punctuated by bursts of excitement and doubt. “As an artist, there’s always a feeling of ‘Am I good enough? Am I making something honest? Am I making something true?’ There is a sort of stagnant sadness in me, wondering if I’m enough. Today I did not see that. I saw something different. I saw a clarity. I saw a truth.”

On the cultural cultural impact of “A Star Is Born,” she looks at the film through the eyes of her fans. It means a lot to her that they’ve championed this project: “I only want to win now,” she says, speaking metaphorically, “because I want that kid who feels like me, that misfit or outcast that didn’t belong, to win. The reward for me is that this movie is a win for them.”
Get more at Variety

#RHoA: Nene Leakes Calls Out Kenya Moore’s Apparent ‘Calculations’ to Steal Attention from RHOA,
Nene Leakes is calling out Kenya Moore’s supposed plans to steal attention away from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.”
The OG reality star posted a huge laughing emoji on her Instagram page Sunday, Nov. 11, the same day that the second episode of RHOA’s 11th season aired.

“I can’t wit the calculations on Sundays ðŸ˜‚🤣 #thethirstisreal #weseeyou #wacks—,” Leakes captioned the post.
nene leakes
(@neneleakes/Instagram)
Leakes seems to be talking about Moore who shared a glimpse of her baby, Brooklyn Doris Daly, that same day. The new mom, who gave birth to her first child with husband Marc Daly nearly two weeks ago, posted a photo on her Instagram account Sunday holding her infant’s hand against her own.

When the new season of RHOA premiered on Sunday, Nov. 4, Moore had given birth via emergency cesarian section that same morning.
But apparently, Leakes feels Moore is trying to steal RHOA’s thunder since the RHOA alum is not on the series this season.

Moore, who announced her pregnancy via in vitro fertilization during the April reunion episode, confirmed rampant speculation that she won’t be in the cast to The Daily Dish in October.
“I have decided to take this season off to focus on my high-risk pregnancy in a healthy and drama free environment,” Moore said. “I thank Bravo for this amazing platform that has allowed me to grow, flourish and appreciate the value of what is truly important in life.”
In response to the shade Leakes, though, fans have been sounding off.

“SMH She’s right the thirst for Pettiness is real. Ugh….🙄”
“Nene with the facts 🤣🤣”
“Lady your husband is dying. Get your priorities straight!!!”

“This lady is delusional. Like she really think somebody cares about a show she has been on for years and still hasn’t produced anything empowering women. She is the fakest person on the show and is evil.”

“Nene seem like a fan of @thekenyamoore that’s why she must tweet something negative every week so she can keep the rating going! Hater going to hate, if I was nene I would be tweeting how special my husband is to me! ðŸ’¯”

WOW!!!


#Empire: Meet the Songwriter Known for her Work on ‘Star’ and ‘Empire’
Grammy winner Makeba Riddick-Woods is making a name for herself in the music industry. After writing hits for a slew of artists such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Tamar Braxton, the singer-songwriter now serves as a music producer on Lee Daniels’ “Star” and “Empire.” But she doesn’t just want to be a songwriter. Her gig on the Fox musical dramas is the start to something bigger.

Riddick-Woods’ career spans 16 years, and in that time she’s written songs like “All I Have,” Jennifer Lopez’s No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 single with LL Cool J, and lent vocal production to Rihanna’s “Unfaithful,” but it was her work on Beyoncé’s 2006 album “B’Day” that kicked things into overdrive.

While Queen Bey broke down the door for other opportunities, that doesn’t mean Riddick-Woods just wants to remain the go-to star for top-charting R&B and pop tunes. She’s already stepped out of that box recently by writing the hit gospel tune “Won’t He Do It” for “The Voice” breakout star Koryn Hawthorne, which made it to the top spot of the Hot Gospel Songs chart, where it sat for a record 26 weeks at No. 1.

“What I’ve done with ‘Won’t He Do It’ is attract a younger demographic for gospel music,” the hitmaker said. “Gospel music has, to me, gotten to a place where people just weren’t excited about it anymore. … It was more for mature audiences.”

Riddick-Woods said it was Hawthorne’s label RCA Inspiration that allowed her to “put a new face” on gospel and “give it an overhaul so that we can be played on the same stations that they play Drake and they play secular artists.” She also penned Hawthorne’s song “Unstoppable,” which holds special meaning for the songwriter.

“I think about myself and where I came from — I’m from West Baltimore, which is like, the jungle — and it’s so many young girls that just did not realize their potential and realize everything that they were capable of doing,” she said. “I just felt like that was the song that would speak to women and girls and people who need to know that we are unstoppable, we can do anything.”

The smash has lit a fire in Riddick-Woods, making her want to tackle even more new musical styles.
Yet the hitmaker doesn’t want to stop there. Riddick-Woods also wants to expand her footprint and do more writing for film and TV, including more work on OWN’s “Greenleaf.” She’s also looking to begin executive producing projects and collaborating with artists.

While Riddick-Woods has seen her share of success, that doesn’t mean she hasn’t had some rough lessons as she came up young in the music business.

“I’ve learned that it’s all business,” she said. “I had to take my emotions out of a lot of things and realize that, ‘Hey, this has nothing to do with me, the person.’ This is business, this is, is this song right for this artist? … It has nothing to do with Makeba. … That’s one of the greatest lessons coming up in the industry.”
As for anyone hoping to follow in her footsteps as a lyricist, Riddick-Woods says to always keep the end goal in mind.
 “Develop very thick skin,” she advised. “Keep your eyes on the prize. Keep your eyes on the fact that you have a destiny that’s been written for you and some things are out of our control but a lot of things are in our control. … A lot of people, in general, lack the dedication and lack the sacrifice.”

Recalling her own grind of staying with her cousin in Queens, N.Y., interning during the day, working a temp job in the evening and pounding the pavement in the studio by night, she acknowledged her mom always told her she could always come home and be a teacher.

But she knew songwriting was her destiny.
“You gotta have long-suffering and patience to really, really hang in there regardless of how bad the circumstances might get at that time.”


#NewMusic Video from Daley ‘Second to None’!
Daley is very simplistic for his music video for his single, “Second to None,” the latest offering from his album, Spectrum.
In the dimly-lit clip, backed by green neon lights, the UK R&B/Soul singer is seen seated on a stool as he vocally entices viewers by bringing every note of his thought-provoking lyrics to life.

WATCH HERE

Daley recently launched “The Spectrum Unplugged Tour,” which will make stops several major cities before wrapping on December 2nd in Los Angeles.


#NewHipHop from Mike Will Made-It, Pharrell, & Kendrick Lamar – ‘The Mantra’
Mike WiLL Made-It unleashes another blockbuster collaboration off Creed II: The Album.
The super-producer brings together the powerhouse duo of Pharrell Williams and Kendrick Lamar for the motivational anthem “The Mantra.”

LISTEN HERE

Due Nov. 21, the soundtrack to the Ryan Coogler-directed film also features collaborations with Lil Wayne, J. Cole, Nicki Minaj, A$AP Rocky, Rae Sremmurd, Kodak Black, YG, Gucci Mane, and more.


#californiawildfires: Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth, Lady Gaga and More Rally Together for Woolsey Fire Victims
Many of Hollywood’s biggest stars were directly affected by the Woolsey Fire and now they are rallying together to do all they can for others.
Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth, who lost their Malibu home in the fire, announced they are donating $500,000 to The Malibu Foundation through the singer’s charity, Happy Hippie, “in hopes to restore Malibu’s magic.”

Lady Gaga, who was evacuated and came home to her Malibu mansion unscathed, rolled up her sleeves to visit a Red Cross evacuation center on Tuesday night. Arriving with over 10 pizzas, the singer was sporting her Malibu hat and spent time with some of the people who’ve lost everything. She also brought coffee and donations.
Sandra Bullock is turning her focus to animals, reportedly donating $100,000 to The Humane Society of Ventura County.

There have been dozens of celebrities affected by the Woolsey Fire, which began blazing through Los Angeles last Thursday.
Kim, Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian, Alyssa Milano, Caitlyn Jenner and Iggy Azalea were just a handful of A-listers forced to leave their homes last week.
Other celebrities found their homes in ruins.
“RHOBH” star Camille Grammer, Robin Thicke, Gerard Butler, Neil Young and Kim Basinger‘s homes burned down over the weekend.

To donate to relief efforts, click here.


#FIRSTLOOK: ‘POKÉMON Detective Pikachu’ Trailer
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer for their forthcoming movie, POKÉMON Detective Pikachu.

About The Film:
Fans everywhere can now experience Pikachu on the big screen as never before, as a talking detective Pikachu, a Pokémon like no other. The film also showcases a wide array of beloved Pokémon characters, each with its own unique abilities and personality.
The story begins when ace private eye Harry Goodman goes mysteriously missing, prompting his 21-year-old son Tim to find out what happened. Aiding in the investigation is Harry’s former Pokémon partner, Detective Pikachu: a hilariously wise-cracking, adorable super-sleuth who is a puzzlement even to himself.

Finding that they are uniquely equipped to communicate with one another, Tim and Pikachu join forces on a thrilling adventure to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together through the neon-lit streets of Ryme City—a sprawling, modern metropolis where humans and Pokémon live side by side in a hyper-realistic live-action world—they encounter a diverse cast of Pokémon characters and uncover a shocking plot that could destroy this peaceful co-existence and threaten the whole Pokémon universe.

The Cast: Justice Smith as Tim; Kathryn Newton as Lucy, a junior reporter following her first big story; and Oscar nominee Ken Watanabe as Lt. Yoshida.

Watch The Trailer HERE

Release Date: May 11, 2019
Do you plan to check out the film when its released?


‘T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle’ Ratings Take a Hit
T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle debuted on Oct. 22 to strong ratings for the VH1 spinoff. But the show’s ratings fell off as viewers slowly tune out.
The reality TV series features Tip “T.I.” Harris, 39, his estranged wife Tameka “Tiny” Harris, 42, and their 7 children.
Also featured on the show are Tiny’s friends, singers Monica Brown, center, reality TV star Toya Wright, right, and LeToya Luckett

According to TV by the Numbers, ‘Friends and Family Hustle’ was neck and neck with Bravo’s “Real Housewives of Orange County” with each grabbing 1.3 million viewers and 0.6 and 0.5 respectively in the all-important 18-49 age demographic.
But Family Hustle‘s ratings dipped to 1.2 million viewers on Monday, while RHOOC climbed a percentage point to 0.6 with 1.4 million viewers.

Question: Did you stop watching T.I. & Tiny: Friends and Family Hustle and, if so, why?


FBI: Hate Crimes are on the rise for the THIRD STRAIGHT YEAR!
WASHINGTON — Reported hate crimes in America rose 17 percent last year, the third consecutive year that such crimes increased, according to newly released FBI data that showed an even larger increase in anti-Semitic attacks.

Law enforcement agencies reported that 7,175 hate crimes occurred in 2017, up from 6,121 in 2016. That increase was fueled in part by more police departments reporting hate crime data to the FBI, but overall there is still a large number of departments that report no hate crimes to the federal database.
The sharp increase in hate crimes in 2017 came even as overall violent crime in America fell slightly, by 0.2 percent, after increases in 2015 and 2016.

More than half of hate crimes, about 3 out of every 5, targeted a person’s race or ethnicity, while about 1 out of 5 targeted their religion. Of the more than 7,000 incidents reported last year, 2,013 targeted black Americans, while 938 targeted Jewish Americans. Incidents targeting people for their sexual orientation accounted for 1,130 hate crimes, according to the FBI.
The FBI has urged local police departments to provide more complete information about hate crimes in their jurisdictions.
Of the more than 7,000 hate-crime incidents in 2017, more than 4,000 were crimes against people, ranging from threats and intimidation to assault, to murder. More than 3,000 were crimes against property, ranging from vandalism to robbery to arson.

Acting attorney general Matthew Whitaker said the new figures are “a call to action — and we will heed that call. The Department of Justice’s top priority is to reduce violent crime in America, and hate crimes are violent crimes. They are also despicable violations of our core values as Americans.”

Whitaker said he was “particularly troubled by the increase in anti-Semitic hate crimes,” which are already the most common type of religious hate crime in the United States.
Anti-Semitic hate crimes rose 37 percent in 2017. Anti-Islamic hate crimes declined 11 percent last year, with 273 such incidents, the data show.

The new FBI data comes less than a month after the worst anti-Semitic attack in U.S. history — a shooting at a Pittsburgh synagogue that killed 11 and wounded six. The suspect in that attack has been charged with dozens of federal hate crimes, and that one incident alone accounted for nearly as many hate crime killings as were recorded all of last year in the United States: 15.

Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, said the report “provides further evidence that more must be done to address the divisive climate of hate in America. That begins with leaders from all walks of life and from all sectors of society forcefully condemning anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate whenever it occurs.”


A Drag King In Hawaii Thought it would be cute to Perform In Blackface In 2018!
(LGTBQ Nation) Blackface, a racist minstrel-age throwback where performers blacken their faces to mock African-Americans, has been condemned for decades, but some white people just can’t seem to give it up.

Whether it’s for Halloween or a “performance,” anyone with the IQ of a snail knows that it is incredibly offensive and should never be done. Everyone, that is, except for one dull-witted drag king in Hawaii.
Kauai Beach Resort hosted  “A Show Fit for a Queen” last week and while most performers were your standard drag queens, the special guest was “male impersonator Muddy, the King of Memphis.” Perhaps his name should be King of Dumbassery.

A short clip of the performance was uploaded to Facebook and, while the person who posted it says Muddy was quickly yanked off stage, organizers are scrambling to distance themselves from the disaster.
“The organizers did cut the spotlight and music about 45 seconds into their performance,” Gary Clayton Brown wrote on the post. “It looked like this person had two other numbers on the set list but they cut them from the show.”

Matt Sagum, who promoted the show, has responded, saying he was the person who got Muddy yanked off stage.
“I arrived 20 minutes late. When I got backstage I didn’t notice her at first. Once I got settled in, I looked up and saw. One of the other Queens pulled me aside and was like ‘wtf is that?! To which I had no response other than ‘that is not going to fly’,” Sagum wrote.

“By the time this conversation ended it was my turn to go on stage. I finished my number and immediately went to the show organizer. I told her either Muddy goes or the rest of us are out of here. The organizer had her leave and the rest of the numbers were cancelled.”

WATCH HERE
Former Today Show host Megyn Kelly lost her job with NBC recently when she defended blackface on the program.


Cardi B and Chance the Rapper Will Judge Hip-Hop Competition 'Rhythm + Flow' for Netflix
T.I. is also on board the streamer's first music competition, produced by John Legend.
Netflix isn’t shying away from marquee names for its first music competition. The streamer has landed Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. for Rhythm + Flow, a 10-part hip-hop talent search that is set to debut in 2019.

The reality push at Netflix has been a significant one, with hits such as Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, but it has thus-far skirted shiny-floor shows like the ones that have dominated traditional TV for the better part of the last decade. That seems to be changing: In addition to Rhythm + Flow, the streamer also has a big culinary competition on deck with The Final Table.

Rhythm + Flow comes to Netflix from executive producers Legend, Jeff Gaspin, Jesse Collins, Nikki Boella, Jeff Pollack, Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius. The series intends to find and foster undiscovered hip-hop talent in multiple cities. Cardi B, Chance the Rapper and T.I. will serve as the three main judges, though additional artists and industry personalities will be announced in the run-up to the premiere.

Rhythm + Flow is being produced by Jesse Collins Entertainment, Get Lifted Film Co. and Gaspin Media. The three main judges also will receive exec producer credits.


Forever First Lady Michelle Obama Says Melania Trump Turned Down Her Offer Of Help
Michelle Obama’s new memoir “Becoming” is quickly becoming the talk of the town, as it reveals some of the forever First Lady’s most intimate experiences and thoughts. The latest story to hit headlines is how she was turned down by Melania Trump after she offered to help her with any advice.

It’s only natural to want to help the next person who is filling your spot. Obama mentioned that when she transitioned into her First Lady role, her predecessor, Laura Bush, offered her counsel, letting Obama know she was only a “phone call away.” As Bush did for Obama, Michelle did for Trump. But in turn, Trump  chose to disregard her offer of assistance.

During an interview with ABC News’ Robin Roberts, Obama was asked had “(Trump) reached out?” Obama responded, “No, she hasn’t.” On Monday (Nov. 13) Stephanie Grisham, Trump’s communications director, said in a statement to CNN that the first lady was not in need of Obama’s assistance. “Mrs. Trump is a strong and independent woman who has been navigating her role as First Lady in her own way,” Grisham wrote via email. “When she needs advice on any issue, she seeks it from her professional team within the White House.”

It’s not the first time Obama and Trump have had awkward moments. Back in November 2016, a video of Obama accepting a gift from Trump went viral, as many thought the exchange seemed to be uncomfortable for Obama. “I mean, this is like a state visit, so they tell you that you’re going to do this, they’re going to stand here. Never before do you get this gift, so I’m sort of like OK. … What am I supposed to do with this gift?” Obama said.


#ROYALS Newbie Prince Louis Joins the Royal Family for Latest Portraits!
The Royal Family poses for a beautiful portrait to celebrate the 70th birthday of Prince Charles, the Prince of Wales.
The photo was taken in the gardens of Clarence House and Charles is joined by his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, as well as his kids Prince William with wife Kate Middleton and Prince Harry with wife Meghan Markle.
Will and Kate‘s three kids – Prince George, 5, Princess Charlotte, 3, and Prince Louis, 6 months – are all featured in the portraits as well. The kids are totally stealing the show in the photos!


Jay-Z’s 40/40 Club Sued After Patron Injured In Brawl
A man is pressing charges against Jay-Z’s New York based sports bar and lounge after being dragged into a scuffle that took place at the 40/40 club in March 2018, according to reports. Jose Irizarry has filed a lawsuit against the lounge after he suffered injuries during a brawl between club attendees and security.

Within the lawsuit, Irizarry claims he was enjoying himself, until he became a civilian casualty. Once a fracas broke out, he was a victim of injuries, as he took blows to the head and body. He also alleges the club’s shortage of security in conjunction with the inability to control a crowd led him to suffer from the fight.

The patron is seeking the Manhattan club cover lost wages, medical expenses, and for enduring his pain and suffering. Jay-Z is not named in the lawsuit.


Stan Lee’s Daughter Confirms Lee Created One Final Superhero
Stan Lee’s daughter, J.C Lee, revealed she and her dad were in the process of creating a brand new superhero right before his death, and now she plans to bring the hero to life, according to TMZ.
J.C announced the final superhero to continue her father’s legacy will be; Dirt Man. She also tells TMZ that she and Stan worked on developing him right up until his last weekend.

She wouldn’t dish on exactly what Dirt Man’s powers would be, nor any details about his origin story, only saying “it’s very interesting.”

J.C. says she hopes to see Dirt Man hit theaters.
She also shared that she will be creating a foundation in her father’s honor: The Stan Lee Child Literacy Foundation, which supports the importance of child literacy and reading skills. J.C says her father became who he was by taking his craft seriously and she hopes to give children the opportunity to do the same.

Stan Lee passed away Monday after being rushed to a hospital from his Hollywood Hills home. He was 95.


New Documentary To Highlight Life of NHL’s First Black Player, Willie O’Ree
In 1958, Willie Eldon O’Ree made his National Hockey League debut with the Boston Bruins, becoming the first black player in league history. Now, more than 60 years later, O’Ree’s groundbreaking story is heading to the big screen, in a feature-length documentary, titled, “Willie.”
Executive produced by Bryant McBride, the film is set to highlight O’Ree’s Hockey accomplishments, between his minor-league career, his vision impairment and his historic NHL debut and career, as well as his personal life and family history.

Almost 200 years after his great-grandfather escaped slavery, O’Ree “shattered the NHL’s color barrier with the Boston Bruins, amid the birth of the Civil Rights movement and the struggle to end Jim Crow,” Deadline reports, which came two years after O’Ree went blind in one eye, and kept the secret for more than two decades.

About 16 years after his playing career, O’Ree began working behind the scenes as the league’s diversity ambassador, and now, at age 83, he’s still working to help those who deal with America’s ugly truth, in sports.
“Willie O’Ree’s place in hockey history and the impact he’s had on growing the game is truly inspirational,” NHL Chief Content Office and EVP Steve Mayer said of the living legend. “Willie’s commitment to hockey is matched only by his dedication to encouraging young people to follow their dreams. He is a true ambassador of the game, and we’re proud to be able to help tell his incredible story of perseverance community, patience and resilience.”

On Monday, O’Ree, who is often referred to as the “Jackie Robinson of ice hockey” for his pioneering efforts in the sport, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and according to Deadline, the film ends with footage of the ceremony.
“The broad arc of the story is Willie’s climb to the pinnacle of his profession, into the Hall of Fame,” McBride said. “But it also is current and historical context around friendship, around perseverance, around integration, around opportunity.”

The film is set to be released in 2019.


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