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Aja Naomi King for Nylon - February 2019

For their February 2019 cover, Nylon magazine chose HTGAWM star Aja Naomi King. On the cover which was shot by Charlotte Prager and Dani Okon, Naomi is wearing a ALENA AKHMADULLINA SPRING 2019 dress and ROXANNE ASSOULIN earrings. In the issue, she talks about diversity in Hollywood, her HTGAWM cast, her new film, and more. Continue below to read some excepts from her interview and visit Nylon.com for more details. https://nylon.com/aja-naomi-king-nylon-february-2019-cover

On what she was thinking before she started in this industry:

Before I even started in this industry, I was just like, Oh man, if I could make it to be that white girl's best friend. If I could get there... That's where it started for me… to me that was a tremendous achievement. I never expected to lead a film. I didn't see enough of it to think it was possible.

On wanting to have a purpose:

I do try to amplify. That's the small part that I try to do—to get involved in whatever way I can and, at the very least, amplify.

On her character Ahmed in her new film 'A Girl from Mogadishu':

She is a light. I don't know how she does it. Everything is just so simple in her mind. She doesn't see problems, she only sees solutions. And she's always just—she's just a joy. She loves people, and she wants to do good, and I'll never forget, when I was in the beginning of doing this film, my life means nothing. If I can stop this from happening to one girl, then my life will mean something.

On her HTGAWM cast:

When I met the HTGAWM cast we all hit it off immediately. Over the years we’ve really grown as a family, and Aja has been integral to that growth. She remembers everyone’s birthdays, plans all of our cast outings, and is generally our number one cheerleader on set.

#SOTU2019: Stacey Abrams Of Georgia Delivered the response to The State of The Union Address: ‘Together, We Are Coming For America, For A Better America’!

WASHINGTON ― In the official Democratic response to President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, former Georgia gubernatorial nominee Stacey Abrams delivered a passionate speech about the need for economic and social justice in America and said even though she disagrees with Trump on virtually everything, she still wants him to succeed.

“My reason for running for governor was simple: I love our country and its promise of opportunity for all,” Abrams said, beaming against the blurred backdrop of a group of men and women of different races. “I stand here tonight because I hold fast to my father’s credo: Together, we are coming for America, for a better America.”

Abrams, who is the first black woman to give a Democratic response to the State of the Union, denounced the president’s policies on immigration, LGBTQ rights, gun safety, education and health care. She didn’t need to name the president directly when she urged Americans to hold people “in the very highest offices” accountable for racism. But she did call Trump out directly for shutting down the government last month, making federal workers go without pay for weeks in his push for border wall money.

“Making their livelihoods a pawn for political games is a disgrace,” said Abrams. “The shutdown was a stunt engineered by the president of the United States, one that defied every tenet of fairness and abandoned not just our people but our values.”

Still, Abrams extended an olive branch to Trump, urging him to consider how much Democrats and Republicans can accomplish by working together.

“Even as I am very disappointed by the president’s approach to our problems, I still don’t want him to fail,” she said. “But we need him to tell the truth, and to respect his duties and the extraordinary diversity that defines America.”

Even as I am very disappointed by the president’s approach to our problems, I still don’t want him to fail.

Stacey Abrams

For all the potential of America, Abrams said, nothing is possible without “the bedrock guarantee” of people’s right to vote.

“Let’s be clear: Voter suppression is real,” she said. “From making it harder to register and stay on the rolls to moving and closing polling places to rejecting lawful ballots, we can no longer ignore these threats to democracy.”

The issue is personal for her. Abrams lost her governor’s race in November to Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp (R) amid allegations of voter suppression. Kemp refused to recuse himself as the state’s top election official in his own election, which many said was a conflict of interest. He also faced scrutiny after his office placed 53,000 voters’ registrations in suspense because their names didn’t exactly match a state record. Nearly 70 percent of the people on the list were black.

Abrams included a call to fight for voting rights in Tuesday night’s response and took a shot at Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who recently called a group of proposed voting reforms in Democratic legislation a “power grab.”

“We must reject the cynicism that says allowing every eligible vote to be cast and counted is a ‘power grab,’” she said. “The foundation of our moral leadership around the globe is free and fair elections, where voters pick their leaders ― not where politicians pick their voters.”

Ultimately, Abrams said, the American promise stems from basic family values like the ones she grew up with as her family fluctuated between being lower middle class and working poor. She talked about her parents coming home from work “weary and bone-tired” but still showing her and her siblings all that they could be.

“Our power and strength as Americans lives in our hard work and our belief in more,” Abrams said. “My family understood firsthand that, while success is not guaranteed, we live in a nation where opportunity is possible.”

GREAT SPEECH MADAME ABRAMS!

#RHoA: Cynthia Bailey Is Trying The Keto Diet To get a little more 'Snatched' For Her Reunion Show

Is she newest keto dieter? Real Housewives of Atlanta star Cynthia Bailey. In a recent interview with Us Weekly, Cynthia, 51, revealed that she's gearing up for RHOA's season 11 reunion show with the diet. "I keep hearing about the keto diet," she said. "The reunion is coming up in three weeks, so I think I'm going to try it to get a little more snatched."

According to Cynthia, her former work as a model makes her extra-conscious about slimming down. "My historical modeling career has been called into question a little bit," she said. "So I gotta make sure these cheekbones are more sucked in." (Tbh, those cheekbones are still poppin', but to each her own.)

Cynthia's also trying to be more aware of what she drinks. "Honestly, what I've learned is that the most fattening thing is drinking, and I'm a cocktail girl," she told Us Weekly. "I think it's more fattening than food!"

That's why Cynthia may pre-game her upcoming reunion show with an alcohol detox. "When I'm not drinking that much, I'm not bloated," she said. "I eat pretty healthy, but I drink pretty bad. If I detox for a week from drinking, I actually just naturally slim down."

So what you think, Will she be ‘SNATCHED’ by the Reunion?

#Empire: Jussie Smollett told police attackers knew he was on ‘Empire’

CHICAGO (AP) — “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett told police that two men seemed to know who he was before they beat him, shouted racial and homophobic slurs, and looped a rope around his neck during an early-morning attack in Chicago, according to a recently released police report.

Smollett told police that two men dressed in black got his attention by mentioning the name of the TV show as he walked downtown early on Jan. 29. Smollett said the more aggressive man wore a black mask to conceal his face.

Smollett, who is black and openly gay, said the men then shouted slurs, beat him in the face with their hands and poured an unknown substance on him that stained his clothes. He said the men tied a rope around his neck before running away, according to a brief police report released to the public following a Freedom of Information request by media outlets.

The report noted that the 36-year-old actor said he initially didn’t want to report the attack, but that another person convinced him to do so. The name of the person who encouraged Smollet to call police was redacted in the report, which notes that the person was with Smollet when officers arrived at his Chicago apartment.

When officers arrived at his apartment, Smollett still had a white rope draped around his neck. The report also noted that officers turned off their body cameras at Smollett’s request, something that crime victims sometimes ask officers to do, according to Chicago police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.

No arrests have been made but police continue to collect and review surveillance video from the area and look for possible witnesses, Guglielmi said Tuesday. He said police are also going to stores to ask employees if they recall selling rope to anyone and to determine if security camera footage shows someone buying the kind of rope that was tied noose-like around Smollet’s neck.

“We are starting to search stores to see if any of this kind of rope was purchased in the area,” Guglielmi said.

Smollett went to Northwestern Memorial Hospital after being advised to do so by the officers, according to the police report. Police said he was treated for scrapes and bruises and released.

Smollett took officers to the spot where he was attacked and told investigators he’d received hate mail a week earlier. Police have said the FBI was investigating the letter, which was sent to the studio in Chicago where “Empire” is filmed.

Guglielmi said officers don’t yet have video showing the attack and are continuing to search for two men who were walking in the area at around the time of the attack to question them about what they may have seen.

#NewMusic: Trey Songz and Chris Brown ‘Chi Chi’

Trey Songz and Chris Brown have released their latest pillow-biting collaboration titled “Chi Chi.”

The seductive track finds both R&B heartthrobs musing shamelessly about the sexual acts they want to perform with their tour groupies. Songz warns his baddie not to give him any lip when he goes deep, while Brown brags that his D is amazing.

Along with the sleazy audio, the Virginia boys treated fans to the accompanying visual. Surrounded by various women, Songz and Brown get their rocks off in a gold plated room as well as at the poolside and in a strip club.

WATCH HERE

#NewHipHop: Travis Scott Drops Video For “Cut "Can't Say"

Travis Scott is making sure to capitalize off his appearance at Super Bowl LIII with a new release. The Cactus Jack Records founder has dropped a video for his Astroworld cut “Can’t Say” just a few days after his cameo performance in Maroon 5’s halftime show.

WATCH HERE

Scott’s latest video is another elaborate creation filled with CGI and religious iconography. The platinum-selling artist is seen riding around the city on a motorcycle, joined by a large group of followers popping wheelies along the way

Liam Neeson Says He's Not Racist, Explains Rage After Attack

NEW YORK (AP) — LIAM Neeson says violence breeds violence and bigotry breeds bigotry.

The 66-year-old actor appeared Tuesday on ABC's "Good Morning America," one day after he told an interviewer that he had violent thoughts about killing a black person after learning nearly 40 years ago that someone close to him had been raped.

Neeson says he had asked about the race of the attacker, along with other descriptive characteristics.

He says he had a "primal urge to lash out" before he was shocked by his reaction and sought help from a priest and friends.

Neeson says he's not a racist. The actor says we need to talk about these things because bigotry and racism exist.

Neeson was promoting his new thriller, "Cold Pursuit."

#LGBTQ: Congrats Bravo's Andy Cohen Is A Father!

Andy Cohen is officially a father! The Bravo host has welcomed a bouncing baby boy via surrogate and he’s completely over the moon!

In a post on his Instagram page, the proud papa announced the birth of his son by writing:

WOW! This is my son,

Benjamin Allen Cohen. He is

9 lbs 2 ounces !!

20 inches !! Born at 6:35 pm, PT

He is named after my grandfather Ben Allen. I’m in love. And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And I’m a dad. Wow. ♥🌈

A few of Andy’s “Real Housewives” friends celebrated in his joy…Congrats!

Pink Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame!

Philly’s own Pink was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday (February 5) in Hollywood, Calif.

Pink was joined by husband Carey Hart, as well as their children: Willow, 7, and Jameson, 2.

Ellen DeGeneres was on hand to present the prestigious honor to Pink, as well as Reno 911! star Kerri Kenney-Silver.

“She is a unique performer who leaves you in a state of joy and surprise at the same time. She mesmerizes the audience with her voice and her action-packed performances,” said Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez.

Congratulations, Pink!

Broadway's 'Hair' Live Musical Cancelled By NBC!

Hair will no longer become a live musical on NBC. Originally, producers announced that on May 19, 2019, NBC would put on a live musical along the same lines as past live musicals including Rent Live, which just aired last month on Fox, Hairspray Live on NBC, and more.

“Live musicals are a part of this network’s DNA and we are committed to continuing that tradition with the right show at the right time,” NBC Entertainment co-chairmen Paul Telegdy and George Cheeks said to Forbes. “Since these shows are such enormous undertakings, we need titles that have a wide appeal and we’re in the process of acquiring the rights to a couple of new shows that we’re really excited about.”

Sources told THR that the cancellation was perhaps because of the date – May 19. On May 19, ABC will be airing the season finale of American Idol, and HBO will be airing the series finale of Game of Thrones.

Hair was most recently produced on Broadway in 2009 with a cast led by Tony winner Gavin Creel and Will Swenson.

Are Singer Liam Payne & Iconic Model Naomi Campbell Dating?

Liam Payne and Naomi Campbell are rumored to be dating and the couple is not doing anything to stop those rumors. They’re actually fueling them thanks to their insistent Instagram commenting.

In January the two exchanged very flirty comments on one another’s Instagram posts. On a selfie that Campbell posted Payne wrote, “Perfection in a person 🌹… don’t give me those eyes,” followed by the eye emoji and kissy face emoji.

On a Payne’s sultry selfie Campbell commented, “Beautiful soul ❤️.” Payne responded to her, “Takes one to know one,” with the kissy face emoji.

Ever since then there have been rumors that the two are dating.

Now according to The Sun, the two have been dating secretly for two months. The rumored couple even rang in the New Year together in Ghana and have been secretly been going on dates.

They were spotted out at the Davido Adeleke concert at the O2 in London on January 28, but back then no one was aware that the two celebrities were linked together.

Campbell is 23 years older than Payne, but Payne definitely has a thing for older women. His last girlfriend and mother to his son, Cheryl Cole is 10 years older than him.

A source told The Sun, “Liam thinks she’s amazing and beautiful and has said their intimate time together have been mind-blowing. He seems really into her and acting like he can’t believe his luck.”

With their Instagram comment and public dates, it looks like these two are a real couple. Do you ship Payne and Campbell?

'Atlanta' Season 3 Delayed, May Not Return This Year!

Sorry Atlanta fans: it looks like the show may not be returning for its third season in 2019.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Donald Glover-led show has been delayed at FX. PR boss John Solberg confirmed that the show won’t be back for the 2019 Emmys cycle, after being renewed for its third season back in June.

While an official reason for the delay hasn’t been announced, FX chief John Landgraf said that Glover’s life has made things a bit difficult, and that they are choosing quality over quantity by releasing the show when the time is right.

"As you might imagine, Donald Glover is sort of the king of all media, and he just has had an incredibly complicated life,” he said. “He's had personal things he's had to deal with, from injuries to other things I'd rather not say publicly that just have to do not with his personal life but his extended family. So I think one of the things that is just a reality of television today is you have to wait.”

Glover has a busy touring schedule this year with performances at Coachella and Bonnaroo as his rap alter ego Childish Gambino. However, he’s attempting to take it easy otherwise. He reportedly won’t be attending this weekend’s Grammy Awards ceremony, where he is up for numerous awards.

Frank Ocean's Tumblr Rumored To Be Hacked After Post On SZA, Kendrick Lamar And Andre 3000 

The rumor mill is churning with speculation thanks to Frank Ocean's latest Tumblr update. The Channel Orange artist is assumably teasing a collaboration with "Solana + KL + Andre," leading spectators to believe they'll receive a meeting of the minds on wax between SZA, Kendrick Lamar, and Andre 3000. Ocean then capped the oblique message with "Here for the beans." Additionally, March 1 is the release date for the "Pyramids" singer's supposed collabo, but another Tumblr post also hints at something to come as far as 2020.

While little to nothing is known about the "Novacane" singer's latest post, he's been on the music scene from a quick cover of SZA's "The Weekend" to having released his own projects like Blonde although that was three years ago. In November 2018, the acclaimed singer-songwriter teased a new melody on his Instagram account, leading supporters to believe that he's preparing to release another project pretty soon.

In an interview with GQ, the 31-year-old musician discussed how social media can help you steer your own narrative, no matter how much of a recluse you might appear to be to the outside world.

"With some pop stars, the idea of them is maybe more balanced or fully formed: a half-dozen magazine covers, x amount of interviews, a daily influx of media," he said. "There's a way you wanna be in the visual press, although you could potentially be misrepresented; when you're completely minimal with media, there's a lot of pressure on whatever one thing you're doing, the stakes are higher. Social media helps that, 'cause you're fully in control and can message that how you want."

UPDATE: 

After the masses received news of this possible collaboration, others were quick to note that Frank Ocean's Tumblr was most likely hacked. A photo of Drake in blackface was also posted to the website, which raised red flags for spectators. An unidentified person is also claiming to have possession of unreleased songs from Ocean and will release them if an Instagram picture gets a certain amount of likes.

SAY WHAT? R. Kelly is going back on tour despite 'Surviving' backlash 👀👀

R. Kelly is heading out on tour overseas. The embattled singer revealed Tuesday he will be performing in Australia, New Zealand and Sri Lanka, although no dates have been announced. This will be the first tour for R. Kelly (né Robert Sylvester Kelly) since Lifetime’s explosive Surviving docuseries premiered last month.

Flamingo Dreamz, an event promotions company that worked with Ja Rule for his Australia and New Zealand shows, is behind the tour. Yahoo reached out for comment about the company’s decision to partner with R. Kelly but did not immediately receive a response.

In January, promoters planning R. Kelly’s tour in Australia and New Zealand claimed they pulled out of talks with his management team in the wake of the sexual misconduct allegations against the singer that resurfaced after Surviving R. Kelly debuted.

In a social media post, R. Kelly called the tour “fake,” telling fans “I am not involved in this tour, nor do I have knowledge of it, its promoters, etc.” The promoters hit back, suggesting the singer was playing off local promoters in a bid for higher fees.

“Big Music Tour can confirm contracts were in place with R. Kelly and his management for the Australian tour. We have been in discussion regarding the bizarre social media post denying the tour and had been working towards a resolution,” the promoters told the Sydney Morning Herald in a statement. “However, given the current situation in R. Kelly’s personal life and the controversy surrounding him, the promoters have decided not to move forward and are focusing on other events.”

R. Kelly’s announcement was met with criticism on social media.

Last month, Sony Music dropped the singer after the #MuteRKelly movement gained steam following the Lifetime series. Surviving R. Kelly detailed the singer’s alleged sexual misconduct over two decades with women and underage girls. An attorney for the disgraced musician has denied all claims.

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That awkward moment when your crush catches you staring…and she’s a 6 foot stuffed animal.

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Tyler The Creator for GQ Style Magazine!

Tyler, The Creator is one of the most eclectic personalities in all of hip-hop, as you never know where a conversation with him could be headed. GQ Style sat down with the 27-year-old to shed light on a number of topics, including thoughts on his favorite artists, peculiar childhood traditions, his hopes of eventually ending up on mainstream radio, and much more.

The Flower Boy rapper details the euphoric moment of listening to the chords on Kanye West's ye album closer "Violent Crimes." "Those chords, like, I can’t explain what they do to me. I always talk about chords and probably sound like a fucking dork, but since I was fucking 4-years-old, I would always say it was a slant or it went up, 'cause I didn’t know what chords were, but it was a thing that music did that I just felt in my fucking body," the California native says.

Tyler adds that he had to fight back tears throughout the track. "And that was the most recent song that did it to me. Like, 1 out of 10, that shit did it a 12, and I just -- my eyes just started watering. I couldn’t explain it. I hope when I die it gets explained to me," he admits.

The Golf Wang creator also opens up about his previous unsuccessful attempts to get play on the radio, and how he's confident about making it happen with his upcoming projects. "I’ve been trying to get on the radio," Tyler says. "I haven’t been super successful with that, but that time will come. If it’s not the next album, then it’s the three after that."

Wolf Haley then explains that he doesn't think his voice was cut out for the radio world when compared to the likes of a Kanye West or Drake. "I think there are certain voices that can make it into a mainstream world because of the tone that they’re in. People like [JAY-Z], ‘Ye, Drake, you know, [Kendrick Lamar]. It’s a world that their voice lives in," he says. "It’s not too high and squeaky, and it’s not too low and bassy, it’s not too abrasive and raspy. It sits in this space that’s easy listening for humans. I definitely don’t have that voice. And I fucking wish that I did."

Tyler also has high praise for Eminem and even admits he tried to rap like him on his first two albums. “The thing with Eminem is he’s the reason I started rapping, still one of my favorite rappers. I just want to hang out with him and we go to Target for a few days," he quips. "And go feed some ducks and then, like, listen to some weird fucking German dub-prog-rock-industrial music and then see what we come up with, no strings attached.... I just wanted to rap like Eminem my first two albums."

Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B and More Slated to Headline 2018 Global Citizen Festival

The annual Global Citizen Festival will return to New York City this fall — and the 2018 lineup is as star-studded as ever!

The Weeknd, Janet Jackson, Shawn Mendes, Cardi B and Janelle Monáe will headline this year’s festival, taking place Saturday, Sept. 29 in Manhattan’s Central Park.

John Legend will join the lineup as a special guest performer; Hugh Jackman and wife Deborra-lee Furness will return to host; and the cohosts will include Gotham star Camren Bicondova, Tony winner Cynthia Erivo, Black Panther‘s Danai Gurira, Forest Whitaker, Olympian Gus Kenworthy, Kal Penn, La La Anthony, Naomi Campbell and Emmy nominee Rachel Brosnahan.

This is the seventh year Global Citizen will host its annual advocacy concert, which aims to move world leaders to enact policy changes regarding women’s equality, education, health, water and sanitation, environment, finance and innovation and food and hunger.

“In 2018, it is more important than ever for Global Citizens here in the United States and around the world to demand their voices be heard — through activism and at the polls — so that we can continue progress towards a world free from needless suffering and want,” Global Citizen CEO Hugh Evans said in a statement.

“We are truly grateful to have such incredible artists, hosts and partners standing with us in a moment of history so pivotal in our fight to achieve the global goals and end extreme poverty,” Evans added.

Tickets aren’t available for sale, but rather, fans can win entrance to the festival for philanthropic efforts and must be won via lottery — by earning points for taking action in one’s community, reaching out to world leaders, signing petitions or speaking up on social media. (For more information, check out globalcitizen.org.)

#RHoP star Gizelle Bryant says dating on TV is tough

Gizelle Bryant’s relationship with Sherman Douglas may have come to an end, but the “Real Housewives of Potomac” star learned a valuable lesson about dating on-camera.

“It’s tough, the whole thing is tough. Even when you’re in a good relationship people have their commentary, but to go through a breakup publicly is not fun, and yes, everybody had their commentary,” Bryant, 47, told Page Six on Wednesday. “I decided I’ve just got to live my life and be happy for me, so I can’t really worry about it.”

Following her split with Douglas after a year-and-a-half together, Bryant revealed she’s dating again.

“I have started dating again,” she said, not mentioning her new beau’s name. “He and I are very committed to making it work.”

Bryant credits counseling for helping to improve the budding romance.

“We’re all not perfect, we all have to own our stuff, and you know just because I thought I was a great communicator with people that I talked to, doesn’t necessarily mean I’m a great communicator in a relationship. I’m working on me,” she explained.

With Season 3 of “Potomac” concluding Sunday, Bryant also teased what should be a rousing reunion.

“I saw Andy Cohen yesterday and I asked him about it, and he’s actually seen it in final form, and he said it’s fantastic, so that’s good. Thank you, the Cohen has checked it off,” she said.

“Real Housewives of Potomac” airs Sundays at 8 p.m. on Bravo.

#Empire: Leslie Uggams talks 'Empire' and returning to 'Millie'

Ms. Uggams counts among her newer fans the avid followers of the Fox series “Empire.” Her role as the mother of Terrence Howard’s Lucius started small but kept growing. “I did murder somebody this season, so they put me back in the home, and I don’t know what’s happening next,” she says with a grin. “Everybody murders somebody on that show, but for some reason, I’m being punished!”

She got a taste of Leah’s devotees while picking up her 8-year-old granddaughter Cassidy at school one day. She heard screaming coming from a bus, and she realized it was a bunch of teens who had recognized their favorite mad mama from “Empire.”

She can’t help but add that a lot of those young fans don’t know that she sings, even though, “It’s in my DNA.” But in case anyone is looking for evidence, “I’m all over YouTube,” she says.

#NewMusic from Traci Braxton “Lifeline”

Following the buzz release of “Broken Wings,” a sisterly collaboration featuring Toni, Towanda, and Trina Braxton, Traci Braxton returns with the official first single from her upcoming album.

“Lifeline,” produced by Dave Lindsey (Monica “A Dozen Roses”) and written by Nye the Songwrita and Mariam Aquarium, pulls on the heartstrings as Traci delivers emotional vocals a powerful kind of love.

LISTEN HERE

Traci’s forthcoming sophomore album is slated to arrive in August. In addition, she will document the journey toward the release on the upcoming season of Braxton Family Values set to air on August 16 on WeTV.

Hip Hop Album Sales: Drake’s "Scorpion" Stays At No. 1 For 5th Straight Week

Drake’s Scorpion has maintained its No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart for the week ending August 2.

It marks the album’s fifth consecutive week in the top slot. The last album to accomplish this feat was the Toronto rap titan’s VIEWS, which spent a total of nine consecutive weeks at No. 1 in 2016. It hit a total of 13 non-consecutive weeks at the top.

Elsewhere on the chart, G Herbo makes his debut with Swervo and Juice WRLD’s Goodbye & Good Riddance jumps up two spots to land in the Top 5.

With 145,430 total album equivalent units sold (11,757 in pure album sales and a streaming count of 169,566,926), Scorpion has secured the top spot again and helps Drake keep rising through the ranks.

The 6 God has surpassed JAY-Z as the Hip-Hop artist with the second-most weeks at No. 1, behind Eminem, who has 32 weeks at the top. Drake currently has 26 weeks at No. 1.

Scorpion marks Drake’s fifth solo studio album and was supported by singles such as “God’s Plan,” “Nice For What” and “In My Feelings.”

OH NO! Pink Hospitalized in Australia While on Tour, Postpones Concerts

According to our friends over at The Blast Pink was unable to shake the bug she caught while Down Under, and is recovering in the hospital after being diagnosed with a nasty gastric virus.

Live Nation made the announcement that the “What About Us” singer was hospitalized Sunday night in Sydney with symptoms of dehydration. She was apparently treated and discharged, but then readmitted Monday morning. Now, it is revealed she has been diagnosed with a gastric virus, and will need to remain in the hospital overnight while she continues “treatment and recovery.”

Pink was forced to come to her own defense over the weekend after she was photographed on the beach with her family after postponing her first show in Australia.

The singer said the beach trip to Byron was pre-scheduled so that she could spend time with her children during Summer break, and that the trip involved “Two doctor visits in Byron on two consecutive days, antibiotics, steroids, Vick’s, nose spray, throat spray, more steroids, NyQuil,” and to top it off she had a “screaming baby in the middle of the night, every night.”

Oy, she deserves a little relaxation…..Get well soon!

Surviving ‘Diff’rent Strokes’ Star Todd Bridges Remembers Charlotte Rae

Todd Bridges, the only surviving cast member of “Diff’rent Strokes,” took to social media to pay tribute to Charlotte Rae.

Did you know Todd Bridges is the ONLY surviving cast member of “Diff’rent Strokes?”

The actor took to social media on Sunday night to remember Charlotte Rae, who passed away on Sunday in her Los Angeles home after battling bone cancer.

He tweeted:

Different Strokes would not have been the same without you #CharlotteRae.

You were loved by everyone on our show and you were loved by everyone on the facts of life will miss you “My heart is full of Pain” Rest in peace my friend.

Todd went on to post that he misses his entire “Diff’rent Strokes” cast.

Oh, how sad.

Cardi B Fans in FURIOUS Over Kardashian Connection

Cardi B's fans are upset that she's hanging out with the Kardashians...

Last night Cardi B posted this on Instagram.

...and then this happened from her camp!

Uh Oh?

'American Horror Story: Apocalypse' Releases Disturbing Teaser Trailer

As American Horror Story: Apocalypse creeps closer, FX is feeding fans tidbits to keep us salivating for more until the eighth season premieres next month.

After letting us know that not only will the new season be a crossover of two fan favorites—Coven and Murder House—but that Jessica Lange will be returning to the show to reprise her infamous role as Constance Langdon, the show revealed its first teaser trailer on Monday (August 6). Unsurprisingly, it's disturbing. Like, really disturbing.

The minute-long video features everything from fetuses and skulls trapped in hourglasses to nuclear explosions and blood seeping from gas masks. It's pretty much everything you'd expect from an AHS teaser.

Watch the freaky clip HERE

Returning alongside Lange for Apocalypse is Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Emma Roberts, Billy Eichner, Leslie Grossman, Adina Porter, Kathy Bates, Billie Lourd, Cheyenne Jackson and new arrival Joan Collins.

Though Peters is exceptional at playing utterly terrifying villains, he recently told GQ that he's not a fan of the dark, intense characters he usually portrays in AHS. "I'm goofy, I'm silly, I like to have fun. I don't like to yell and scream," he explained in the interview. "I actually hate it. I think it's disgusting and really awful, and it's been a challenge for me. Horror Story sort of demanded that of me."

So appreciate him in this eighth season, fans, because it could be his last.

American Horror Story: Apocalypse premieres on FX September 12.

See pics from ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ Atlanta Premiere

Warner Bros. had a black carpet premiere of Crazy Rich Asians hosted by cast members Awkwafina, Nick Santos and Ronny Chieng. Check out some pics Courtesy of Ice Cream Convos

Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic comedy based on the acclaimed worldwide bestseller by Kevin Kwan.

The story follows New Yorker Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) as she accompanies her longtime boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore.

Excited about visiting Asia for the first time but nervous about meeting Nick’s family, Rachel is unprepared to learn that Nick has neglected to mention a few key details about his life.

Not only is he the scion of one of the country’s wealthiest families, but also one of its most sought-after bachelors. Being on Nick’s arm puts a target on Rachel’s back, with jealous socialites and, worse, Nick’s own disapproving mother (Michelle Yeoh) taking aim.

The film is directed by Jon M. Chu.

West Hollywood Council urges removal of Donald Trump’s Walk of Fame star

The West Hollywood City Council voted Monday night to urge the removal of President Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the city’s mayor said.

According to reports, The neighborhood’s City Council passed the resolution, citing Trump’s “attacks” on “minorities, immigrants” and other groups, West Hollywood Mayor John Duran said a statement to NBC News.

“The West Hollywood City Council did not pass the resolution because Donald Trump is a conservative or a Republican. Earning a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame is an honor. When one belittles and attacks minorities, immigrants, Muslims, people with disabilities or women — the honor no longer exists,” Duran said in an email.

The council’s staff report on the resolution also cited the Trump administration’s separation of immigrant families at the U.S. border and Trump’s “denial of findings from the United States intelligence community regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election and continued refusal to hold Russia accountable for its crimes.”

‘City Of Lies’ Film About The Investigation Of Biggie’s Unsolved Murder Pulled A Month Before Release

City of Lies, the film about the detective investigating the unsolved murder of rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has been pulled from Global Road’s schedule a month before it’s release date.

About The Film: Based on the true story of one of the most notorious and unsolved cases in recent memory, City of Lies is a provocative thriller revealing a never-before-seen look at the infamous murder of The Notorious B.I.G. shortly following the death of Tupac Shakur.

L.A.P.D. detective Russell Poole (Johnny Depp) has spent years trying to solve his biggest case, but after two decades, the investigation remains open. “Jack” Jackson (Forest Whitaker), a reporter desperate to save his reputation and career, is determined to find out why.

In search of the truth, the two team up and unravel a growing web of institutional corruption and lies. Relentless in their hunt, these two determined men threaten to uncover the conspiracy and crack the foundation of the L.A.P.D. and an entire city.

Based on the nonfiction book Labyrinth, written by Randall Sullivan.

No one is saying a word about why the film was pulled.

Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima have SPLIT!

It’s over for Kourtney Kardashian and Younes Bendjima.

The “Keeping Up With the Kardashians” star, 39, has reportedly split from the 25-year-old model — and he’s already traveled to Mexico and flaunted PDA with another woman, according to photos obtained by TMZ.

The pair got together in 2016. The breakup comes after their long summer vacation in Italy, as well as his controversial comments on her social media photos. “[That’s] what you need to show to get likes?” he wrote in a since-deleted comment on a picture that showed a bit of her butt.

After Kardashian’s fans took to his Instagram to comment on all of his shirtless posts, Bendjima seemed to learn his lesson and commented on another one of Kardashian’s posts, writing, “Hmmm well…ok for this one,” which also included a tongue-sticking-out emoji.

Bendjima shared a screenshot of a Daily Mail article on his Instagram story that showed him with the mystery woman and wrote, “They really want me to be the bad guy. F–k your Hollywood bulls–t (cant have fun with your friends no more).”

Kardashian hasn’t publicly commented on the split.

Due to Rating drops! Mona Scott-Young Replaces Most of the Cast of ‘Love and Hip Hop: New York’

 “Love and Hip Hop” executive producer Mona Scott-Young revamped the entire cast of the New York franchise and fans can expect new additions to be added to the crew.

Young was apparently fed up with the drama of the former ‘LHHNY’ crew and the bad ratings of season 8. The producer has allegedly brought back some of the originals members including rapper Joe Budden and his girlfriend Cyn Santana. The couple will allegedly star on the new season and give fans a glimpse of their relationship with their new baby Lexington Budden, according to Bossip.

The source reported that majority of the previous cast-members were fired from the show. Fans speculated cast-mates such as Brittany Taylor, Dream Doll, Snoop, Bianca Bonnie, DJ Self, Lil Mo and her husband Karl Dargan, James R, Sophia Body and possibly Mariah Lynn will not be returning for the new season.

Lynn actually wrote a tweet on Saturday that may have confirmed her departure.

 “I think I might be time but I love everyone so much and I’m so grateful for the opportunity,” she stated. “It really has changed my whole life and helped me to learn so much about myself for that I will forever be grateful.”

However, Young does plan on bringing back Juelz Santana’s long-time girlfriend Kimbella and reportedly adding Maino and his girlfriend Maggie Carrie to the season 9 cast. The source reported that the “Hi Hater” rapper received a pretty nice offer of money to be on “LHHNY.”

Other members that are guaranteed to appear on the upcoming season are  Yandy Smith, Jonathon Fernandez, Kiyanne, Jacquae, Anais and her husband Ruben, Rich Dollaz, Safaree, Ju Ju (who will make guest appearances) and viewers favorite couple Remy Ma and Papoose.

The new season for “LHHNY” is still being filmed and VH1 has yet to announce the premiere date

Ruby Rose Cast as Batwoman in The CW's Arrowverse

Ruby Rose has been tapped to play Kate Kane/Batwoman, the first openly lesbian superhero on television, for The CW's Batwoman. Her character will debut in the upcoming Arrowverse crossover event on the network in December.

Rose's casting comes after recent reports indicated that the network had made a priority of casting an openly gay actress to play Batwoman. Rose, who is herself openly gay, may be best known to audiences for her role on Netflix's Orange Is the New Black. She has also appeared in Pitch Perfect 3, John Wick: Chapter 2, and will next appear in The Meg.

With Rose's casting, The CW further cements its reputation for diverse characters and actors. The network recently cast transgender actress Nicole Maines to play the first live-action trans superhero on the network's Supergirl next season.

In comics, Batwoman is the first major DC superhero to be openly gay. First introduced in 1956, Batwoman largely disappeared from continuity until 2006, when she was reintroduced. An openly gay Jewish woman, Batwoman has a military background and has proven herself every bit Batman's equal on the pages of comic books. She's even served as the primary featured hero for Gotham City in Detective Comics while Batman wasnt in the picture.

In The CW series, which the network said is in the early stages of development, the character appears to be leaning heavily into that comic book representation. In a casting description for Batwoman, Kate Kane is described as proudly openly gay and having once aspired to have a successful military career, dreams that were snuffed when she was kicked out of West Point for coming out. As in comics, television's Batwoman will also have to face many of her own personal demons even as she suits up as Gotham's symbol of hope and justice.

Rose's casting comes on the heels of Monday's statement by network president Mark Pedowitz that the network anticipates a pilot for the Batwoman series as early as midseason.

"We'll do a pilot for midseason, whether it goes to series, I cannot tell you," Pedowitz said at the TCA summer press tour. "We have five [DC shows] on the air and just added a sixth night."

Caroline Dries, who served as a writer and producer on The Vampire Diaries, is set to be the executive producer on Batwoman. Joining Dries in the EP role are Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter, and Geoff Johns, the latter of which recently stepped down as the head of DC Entertainment. Berlanti and Schechter will produce via Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television. If picked up, the series would air in the 2019 TV season.

Fans will get their first look at Rose as Batwoman in the big Arrowverse crossover event this December on The CW.

CBS Says Its Consolidating Les Moonves And Charlie Rose Investigations

The CBS board of directors said the findings of a law firm’s investigation into claims that led to the firing of Charlie Rose will be folded into the results of two new law firms’ work investigating claims against CEO Les Moonves and the culture of CBS News.

Related'60 Minutes' Exec Producer Jeff Fager Will Not Return To Work Tomorrow

The latter firms were hired last week by the CBS board of directors after details of alleged harassment by Moonves and questions of an inappropriate culture at CBS News surfaced in an expose in the New Yorker. All three law firms will now report to the board, rather than management.

The news comes after CBS News said Sunday that Jeff Fager, executive producer of CBS’ 60 Minutes and the former head of the news division, will not be back at the office this week, extending his planned vacation. The New Yorker report included allegations that Fager enabled an atmosphere of harassment at 60 Minutes and himself made unwanted advances; he has denied the claims.

When CBS ordered a second investigation after an August 1 board meeting, the board said a special committee comprised of former NAACP president Bruce S. Gordon, restaurateur Linda Griego and Los Angeles-based entertainment lawyer Robert N. Klieger will oversee the probe.

CBS News reported that staffers were told today of the consolidation.

The law firm of Proskauer Rose was hired in March to investigate the CBS News division and claims against its CBS This Morning host Rose, who was fired in November 2017 over allegations of sexual misconduct that first surfaced in the Washington Post (he was also terminated as host of the long-running PBS series Charlie Rose.) Those findings were expected this month.

There is no new timeline for the new investigation, which is being conducted by Covington & Burling and Debevoise & Plimpton, CBS said.

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