Celine Dion covers of Elle magazine’s June 2019!
Celine Dion is on the cover of Elle magazine’s June 2019 special subscribers cover, on newsstands May 21!
Here’s what the 51-year-old superstar had to share with the mag…
On weeping at Valentino during the spring 2019 couture season: “The first song was ‘The First Time I Ever Saw Your Face,’ which was part of my wedding. The music starts and this dream comes, a lady, a beautiful rose. All you saw was her face in this amazing pink gown…It was so emotional; I was speechless. I didn’t want to cry. I was worried Mr. Valentino was looking at my reaction. To be honest, it felt like I was making a scene, but I was overwhelmed.”
On discovering herself as she’s gotten older: “Now I am discovering myself more and more. I am a woman assuming her own destiny, full of energy and in love with life. It’s never too late to start. At 51, I have the sense that I am at my pinnacle!”
On her approach to her new music: “I had a great time when I recorded 20 years ago, but now I really feel like I can speak up. If I’m not part of my own project, what am I really doing here? Crying at Valentino and spending money on clothes?”
For more from Celine, visit Elle.com.
#RHOA: Eva Marcille Is Pregnant With Baby No. 3
Eva Marcille is pregnant! The “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star and her hubby, Michael Sterling, are expecting their second child together.
Eva told People magazine:
Michael and I couldn’t be more excited to announce baby No. 3 is on board!
Looks like little Michael Jr. is going from the baby to the middle child, and Marley will be the boss of them all!
It’s amazing that God shared his most amazing superpower with us: the power to create and give life.
I count it a great blessing to grow our family with the love of my life, Eva Marcille Sterling, and we look forward to welcoming another generation of hope into this world.
Eva Marcille is already a proud mommy to 1-year-old son Michael Todd Jr. and daughter Marley Rae, 5, from her previous relationship with Kevin McCall.
Congrats to the happy and growing family!
#Empire' Sevyn Streeter Makes her Debut on ‘Empire’!
A Polk County woman has made it big in the hip-hop music industry and will soon make her first cameo on the FOX television show, Empire.
Amber Streeter -- best known by her street name, Sevyn Streeter -- is from Haines City and has reached the heights of stardom. Her music has been featured in films like 'Fast & Furious 7.'
While growing up in Florida, she knew she wanted a career in music, she explained during a visit on Good Day Tampa Bay. Streeter said she is proud of where she comes from, and loves her family.
“Shout out to my family in Haines City,” she said. “My family knows…Haines City, Polk County, I’m obsessed. It’s amazing to be home the night that the Empire episode airs.”
The season finale for the show is May 8, but before that, Streeter’s Empire debut will be Wednesday night at 8 p.m. She said there will be a watch party with her family, and she plans to live-tweet.
“I’m so, so excited,” she said. “I’ve been a fan of the show for so long. Some of my best friends have been on the show. One of my best girlfriends, Seryah, she plays Tiana. I was like, ‘Oh my god, it’s like take your best friend to work day.’ It’s amazing.”
When it comes to life in the music industry, she said shows like Empire offer an interesting glance inside that world.
“Me being a singer, songwriter and being in the music industry,” Streeter explained. “It’s way more dramatic on the show, but they really do a good job of giving you guys the insight on what goes on.”
Streeter said she is putting the finishing touches on her next project, “Drunken Words, Sober Thoughts.”
“A lot of my music, it’s always very honest,” she explained. "I’m in a new space in my life. I was able to have parties in my sessions every single night and for everybody to let their hair down. When you have a drink or two, you tend to tell more of the truth.”
#MusicNews: Lyfe Jennings Announces Final Album “777”
It appears that Lyfe Jennings is ready to being an end to his storied career following the release of his seventh album. The veteran singer has just announced that his upcoming album “777” will be his last and it is scheduled to release on July 7th, 2019.
We haven’t heard a lead single from the project to date. The tracklisting shows that “777” will feature 16 songs and include guests appearances from Bobby V., Algebra Blessett, and more. He is releasing the project totally independently. Lyfe shares a special message to go along with the announcement:
“This is a task that requires soul-searching and the audacity to vocalize ones mistakes. I believe I’ve done that, honestly, over the past decade. I just hope this last album finds you better off than the previous 6 before it. I tried to keep my subject matter as even toned as i could, but y’all know me lol, I’m deep as fu#@. I could write for days about the process, but this time the music did all the talking for me. The album was a day, in a forever, in a never. I loved and hated every minute…Love y’all. Enjoy your LYFE and mines too….”
There is no word on why Lyfe has decided to make this his final album, or what his plans will be going forward. We feel confident he will continue to tour since his live shows typically do really well and he’s always been a standout performer.
The new album is the first since he released “Tree of Lyfe” in 2015. Stay tuned for more details about the project.
#NewHipHop from French Montana Feat. Quavo – ‘No Stylist (Remix)’
Iced out. Quavo comes through drippin’ on his remix to “No Stylist.” The Migos rapper brings his flashy flow to French Montana’s Drake-assisted anthem, which premiered during this weekend’s episode of The Weeknd’s “Memento Mori” radio show on Beats 1. “I don’t need no stylist, we the freshest,” boasts Huncho on his Auto-Tuned verse.
Slick Rick, who appears in the music video, previously dropped his own remix to the song.
LISTEN HERE
During Episode 5 of The Weeknd’s Beats 1 show, host Cash XO also debuted other tracks including a Gucci Mane and Travis Scott collaboration called “Murda.”
Shemar Moore Shares Final Text From 'Y&R' Co-Star Kristoff St. John!
The "Young and the Restless" wrapped up its multi-episode tribute to the late Kristoff St. John, who played Neil Winters since 1991, today. The tribute episodes featured flashbacks of Neil Winters, showing some of his first scenes and his co-stars speaking about how great he was in between sets, his memorial and the storyline of his on-screen family finding out that he died.
Before the final tribute episode aired, Shemar Moore appeard on "The Talk" to reveal a few things about Kristoff we didn't know previously. The on-screen younger brother of Neil said that if it wasn't for Kristoff, he may not have landed the role as Malcolm Winters!
Apparently, Kristoff advocated for Shemar during a discussion with co-creator William J. Bell after Shemar tried out for the role in 1994. He said St. John gave him some advice before the audition, telling him,
"He goes, 'Keep the shades on 'cause I know you're nervous, but I got you... Just ride with me, and we'll get it done.' "
Later, St. John handpicked Shemar for the role because he saw a lot of potential in him.
"I want the scared kid with the baseball hat and the sunglasses to play my brother," St. John reportedly told the producer. "He's got a long way to go, but I know he can do it."
Shemar returned to "Y&R" with his longtime co-stars Victoria Rowell (ex-Drucilla Winters), Mishael Morgan (ex-Hilary Curtis Winters), and Christel Khalil (Lily Winters) to pay tribute to the soap opera legend in a multi-episode tribute.
"Without him, I honestly wouldn't be in this business the way that I am — or maybe, not even at all," Shemar said.
Kristoff was found dead inside his Woodland Hills home in LA on Feb. 3rd, just days after he was released from the mental health facility. He reportedly had a history with bipolar disorder and suicidal threats. He was 52.
The "S.W.A.T." actor appeared on "The Talk" alongside his "Y&R" co-stars where he also shared the last text St. John sent him.
"Bro. On the real. I look up to you," the text said. "What you have accomplished. You were a squeaky clean Lil boy, with stars in your eyes. Now you are the center of an entire solar system. You have survived against all odds. In a business that doesn't want US."
St. John praised Shemar as being "far beyond any black star that has graced TV in the last 50 years...except Denzel on St. Elsewhere. And even he, wasn't the actor, who exuded sex and charisma like you."
"Keep pressing. Keep grinding," and signed off with, "You are Shemar."
Although Kristoff is longer with us, Shemar said he's going to keep on carrying him [around his neck on red carpets as they playfully did] and make him proud:
R.I.P. Kristoff St. John.
John Singleton’s Mother Is In Charge Of His Will, Estate Worth $35 Million
As the community and his family continues to heal from John Singleton’s tragic death, new reports say his mother, Sheila Ward, currently has his will.
Ward was his business manager and has possession of Singleton’s desires of who would get what from his $35 million estate, according to reports. Interestingly enough, Ward and Singleton’s daughter, Cleopatra, were battling it out while Singleton was in the hospital just before his passing. Cleopatra accused Ward of trying to control his assets and leave out his seven children.
Cleopatra called her out after she tried to become the conservatorship of his estate. Now, it looks like Singleton will have the last word on how his estate and assets are divided. Interestingly enough, if Singleton didn’t have a will, Ward wouldn’t get anything. Instead, his assets would be divided up for all of his children based on California law. Ward is slated to file the will with the probate court soon. Only time will tell what Singleton had planned for his family after his untimely passing.
Singleton passed away Monday at 51. He suffered a massive stroke just days before. On top of being an Oscar-nominated director of movies like Boyz In The Hood, Baby Boy and Hustle & Flow, at the time of his stroke Singleton was also a Film and Culture professor at his alma mater, USC.
Continued thoughts and prayers for John Singleton’s family!
Raz B Facing Domestic Violence Charge After Allegedly Strangling Girlfriend
B2K singer Raz B has been arrested in Minneapolis after allegedly strangling his girlfriend.
TMZ reports that the singer is behind bars and being held without bail after being arrested for domestic assault Wednesday morning.
The singer is currently on tour with other members of B2K, with the group scheduled to perform Wednesday night at the Target Center in Minneapolis.
Raz B briefly dropped out of the tour in March before re-joining the group.
Minneapolis Cop Found Guilty in Shooting Death of Unarmed Woman
A former Minneapolis police officer was found guilty of 3rd-degree felony murder in the shooting death of an unarmed woman who had called 911 to report a possible rape behind her home. Justine Damond, an Australian-American resident, was unarmed and wearing pajamas when Mohamed Noor shot her in an alley behind her home.
After deliberating for two days, a jury on Tuesday convicted Noor of third-degree felony murder and second-degree manslaughter in the July 15, 2017 death of Damond.
Noor, 33, took the stand in his own defense during his four week murder trial. He said he heard a "loud bang" on the hood of the car and he had no other choice but to shoot to protect himself and his partner Matthew Harrity.
Noor testified that he couldn't see a weapon or the woman's hands as she approached the squad car in the dark.
Forensic evidence found that Damond, 40, didn't touch the hood of the squad car before she was shot.
Noor said Damond startled him and made him fear a possible ambush.
"Oh, Jesus!" Noor said his partner yelled. Noor then said he saw a woman with blonde hair and a pink T-shirt raise her right arm outside the car.
He reached across his partner and fired a single shot through the open driver's side window.
"I had to make a split decision," Noor said. But his partner initially told investigators he wasn't in fear of his life nor did he reach for his weapon.
The defense rested its case at the end of the fourth week of the trial. The jury got the case on Monday after closing arguments.
Noor, who was free on bond, was immediately remanded into custody, over the objections of his defense attorneys who wanted him to remain free on bond until his sentencing hearing.
As Noor was being taken away, he showed no emotion, nor did he turn to look at his supporters, including his crying wife.
A man who served on the jury, which deliberated about 11 hours on Monday and Tuesday, told NBC affiliate KARE 11 that he felt bad for Noor, but he and the other jurors followed the letter of the law in convicting him.
"I feel bad for the guy," he told the station. "I feel bad for his family. But we determined he committed a crime. And in the end, no one is above the law."
Damond, a life coach, was engaged to be married a month after the shooting. Her death sparked outrage around the world, and triggered resignations and policy changes within the Minneapolis Police Department.
Celebs Pitch In to Help Family of Alabama Teen Who Died of Suicide After Anti-Gay Bullying
Celebrities are coming together to help the mother of 15-year-old Nigel Shelby, a gay Alabama teen who took his life earlier this month after being bullied.
As details surrounding Shelby’s death were revealed, his story caught the attention of the many celebs on social media. Now, according to TMZ, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, Ludacris, and Janelle Monae are among the group of celebs donating money to help cover funeral costs.
The efforts were initiated by Pinky Cole, owner of Slutty Vegan restaurant in Atlanta and “Master of None” actress Lena Waithe, who encouraged their famous friends to pitch in for Shelby’s homegoing.
Sources haven’t revealed how much these celebrities have raised, but sources say that the money was enough to donate to Shelby’s family, as well as cover the cost of Shelby’s tombstone and service.
Shelby’s mother Camika shared that her son suffered from depression and identity issues after coming out. He was a freshman in a local high school where the alleged bullying occurred.
“I wish he could have been fully accepted while he was here because it was hard for him. He struggled,” Camika Shelby said. “He used to ask me sometimes ‘Mama, why couldn’t I just be normal?’ And I’m like, ‘Baby, you are normal. Who you choose to love has nothing to do with the person that you are.'”
Shelby was laid to rest over the weekend at Rock Family Worship Center in Huntsville, Alabama. TMZ added that the service featured a “colorful casket wrapped in rainbows and butterflies.”
Death Threats from Chris Brown and Tyga Fans Have Forced Chvrches to Increase Security At Shows
Chvrches singer, Lauren Mayberry, revealed that the band has been receiving death and rape threats, following their recent comments on Chris Brown and Tyga.
Last week, the Scottish band publicly disapproved of Marshello’s decision to collaborate with Tyga and Chris Brown, addressing past allegations of abuse and sexual assault against the two.
“We weren’t picking on Chris Brown for the sake of picking on Chris Brown,” she expressed in a video obtained by TMZ. “We would be really hypocritical if we worked with somebody and didn’t say anything about what they did immediately after that fact or we give money from our headlining shows to girls rock camps, and when I’m a patron of Rape Crisis Scotland. You can’t do that, it’s morally incorrect.
“I don’t know, I think that domestic abuse is wrong,” she added, “But apparently that does not go over well with the Breezy fans.”
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Both Chris Brown and Tyga took to social media in response to the band’s initial comments, and it looks like their supporters weren’t here for Chvrches either. Following their exchange on social media, Mayberry informed the public on the changes they’ve had to make for security. She also released images of abusive messages, including death and rape threats from alleged fans of the “Light it Up” duo.
“I am not staying in my own home when we finish tour because the threats we have received have reached such a scale,” Mayberry shared on Twitter. “We have to have the police at our shows now. If that’s what I deserve for saying mainstream music should be more morally conscious, then so be it.”
“And again, it is not you who is having to have police presence at shows and advance security in their actual own real life outside of a band persona.”
Chris Brown and Tyga have yet to address Mayberry’s new claims.
Jonas Brothers Reveal 2019 "Happiness Begins Tour" Dates
Happiness truly begins, because the Jonas Brothers are going on tour - THIS IS NOT A DRILL! After several venues began revealing that the band of brothers would be performing in their respective cities this week, the guys have officially revealed the dates for their 40-city "Happiness Begins Tour" taking place this summer and fall, and featuring special guests Bebe Rexha and Jordan McGraw.
The North American trek, in support of their brand new album Happiness Begins, kicks off on August 8th in Miami, and stops in cities all across the US and Canada including Atlanta, Boston, Philadelphia, Toronto, New York City, Detroit, Nashville, Chicago, Dallas, Las Vegas and more before wrapping up in Las Angeles on October 20th.
Happiness Begins is the band's first album in ten years and features their already-released singles "Sucker" and "Cool," which are produced by OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder.
In a statement, the Jonas Brothers said of their upcoming tour, "We're so excited to announce this tour and get in front of our fans again!" They add, "We can't wait for everyone to see what we have planned!"
If you can't wait to see the guys on their "Happiness Begins Tour," fans can also catch Jonas Brothers at the 2019 iHeartRadio Wango Tango on June 1st in Los Angeles, alongside a lineup of superstar artists including Taylor Swift, Halsey, 5 Seconds of Summer, Zedd, Ally Brooke with special guest Tyga, and more.
SO. When are you seeing the Jonas Brothers on tour this year?!
Jonas Brothers "Happiness Begins Tour" 2019 Dates:
8/7 - Miami, FL @ AmericanAirlines Arena
8/9 - Orlando, FL @ Amway Center
8/10 - Tampa, FL @ Amalie Arena
8/12 - Atlanta, GA @ State Farm Arena*
8/14 - Raleigh, NC @ PNC Arena
8/15 - Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena
8/17 - Boston, MA @ TD Garden
8/18 - Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center
8/21 - Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
8/23 - Toronto, ON @ Scotiabank Arena
8/27 - Buffalo, NY @ KeyBank Center
8/29 - New York, NY @ Madison Square Garden
8/31 - Hershey, PA @ Hersheypark Stadium
9/3 - Pittsburgh, PA @ PPG Paints Arena
9/5 - Columbus, OH @ Schottenstein Center
9/7 - Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena
9/8 - Grand Rapids, MI @ Van Andel Arena
9/10 - Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena
9/13 - Indianapolis, IN @ Bankers Life Fieldhouse
9/14 - St. Louis, MO @ Enterprise Center
9/16 - St. Paul, MN @ Xcel Energy Center
9/17 - Milwaukee, WI @ Fiserv Forum
9/19 - Chicago, IL @ United Center
9/22 - Kansas City, MO @ Sprint Center
9/25 - Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center*
9/26 - Houston, TX @ Toyota Center*
9/27 - San Antonio, TX @ AT&T Center*
9/29 - Tulsa, OK @ BOK Center
10/1 - Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center
10/3 - Salt Lake City, UT @ Vivint Smart Home Arena
10/5 - Phoenix, AZ @ Talking Stick Resort Arena
10/6 - Anaheim, CA @ Honda Center
10/8 - San Francisco, CA @ Chase Center
10/11 - Vancouver, BC @ Rogers Arena
10/12 - Tacoma, WA @ Tacoma Dome
10/13 - Portland, OR @ Moda Center
10/15 - Sacramento, CA @ Golden 1 Center
10/17 - San Diego, CA @ Pechanga Arena
10/18 - Las Vegas, NV @ MGM Grand Garden Arena
10/20, 2019 - Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Bowl
*Bebe Rexha not performing
Rick Schroder Arrested For Felony Domestic Violence
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has declined to prosecute Rick for his April 2 arrest due to lack of sufficient evidence. The investigation into this morning's arrest is still ongoing. Rick Schroder is in jail after an early morning bust for allegedly striking his girlfriend ... and it's the second time cops have hauled him in for alleged domestic violence.
Cops got a call around 12:43 AM for a domestic incident at the "NYPD Blue" and "Silver Spoons" star's home. When they arrived they spoke to him and his girlfriend -- and shortly after that, Schroder was arrested for felony domestic violence ... according to our law enforcement sources.
The fact he was booked for a felony typically means the victim had visible marks of some kind. We're told Schroder's girlfriend refused medical treatment on the scene.
Turns out, the L.A. County Sheriff's Dept. made almost the exact same arrest 30 days ago. Our sources say Schroder was taken into custody on April 2 ... also for felony domestic violence.
We're told deputies went to his home -- again, a little after midnight -- after he allegedly punched his girlfriend in the face as she tried to leave their home.
Schroder bailed out after that arrest. He is currently in custody for this morning's arrest, and we're told his bail this time is set at $50,000.
Jaden Smith to Play a Young Kanye West in Showtime Anthology Series 'Omniverse'
Kanye West is adding television series producer to his resume.
On Wednesday, it was announced the rapper, alongside Scooter Braun's SB Projects, Westbrook Studios and writer Lee Sung Jin, are developing a Showtime anthology series with Jaden Smith to star as a young Kanye.
The show, titled "Omniverse," is described as a limited half-hour anthology series, that examines "the many doors of perception," Deadline reported. Season One will explore the ego through Kanye's alternative reality.
While Kanye is a multi-hyphenate in addition to appearing on wife Kim Kardashian's reality show, "Omniverse" will be his first TV series credit as an EP.
In addition to Braun and Jin, Kanye joins executive producers Scott Manson, James Shin and Miguel Melendez. Jaden also will serve as an EP on the project.
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