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7/11/18

The Daily Buzz For July 12 ☕📰☕


Minnesota Lynx star Maya Moore is first woman on SLAM cover in 20 years
SLAM Magazine, which describes itself as “the basketball Bible,” has Lynx star Maya Moore on the cover of its most recent edition.
Two things about that:
1. Moore is the first woman on the cover since 1998 and just the second woman on the cover ever (Chamique Holdsclaw is the other). The first instinct is to wonder what took SLAM so long and to wonder why more women’s basketball players haven’t graced the cover in the meantime as the sport has grown dramatically in the last two decades.

2. If a women’s basketball player was going to break that string, though, it absolutely needed to be Moore. She’s won at every level — college, overseas, WNBA and Olympics — and is the most iconic player of this generation (if not of all-time).

Local author Steve Marsh’s story is worth a read, too, nicely weaving together her basketball beginning, her faith, her legacy and her relationship with her mother. A snippet:

But basketball role models aside, it was Maya’s mom Kathryn Moore who drove her to basketball greatness, literally if not figuratively. When Maya was 11, the two of them moved from Jefferson City, MO, to Atlanta. “Went to four different middle schools,” she remembers. “So along with my faith and my mom, basketball was my constant.” But when I bring up my theory about a crazy dedicated parent being behind almost every crazy dedicated athlete—at that middle school age, I opined, most kids just don’t realize what it takes to be great—and ask her if it was her mom who pushed her, Maya sort of demurs and points at herself. “I was a kid who loved to play,” she says, “which is the beautiful part of my story.”


Papa John's founder John Schnatter apologizes for using N-word on conference call
John Schnatter used the racial slur during a conference call in May.
Papa John's founder and chairman John Schnatter apologized on Wednesday for using the N-word in a conference call in May, admitting that he had used "inappropriate and hurtful language."

"Regardless of the context, I apologize," Schnatter said in an email to Forbes, which first reported the remarks Wednesday. "Simply stated, racism has no place in our society."
According to Forbes, Schnatter made the remark in a call with Papa John’s executives and the marketing agency Laundry Service on how to prevent negative public relations incidents.
When asked how he would keep his distance from online racists, Schnatter said that “Colonel Sanders called blacks n-----s,” and that he never faced criticism for it.

Schnatter also said when he was growing up in Indiana, people dragged African-Americans from trucks until they died.
After learning of Schnatter’s comments, Laundry Service owner, Casey Wasserman, ended its relationship with Papa John’s, Forbes reported. In an email to NBC News, a spokesperson for Wasserman refused to confirm that, saying the company had no comment.

Papa John’s condemned Schnatter's remarks, saying the company was “built on a foundation of mutual respect and acceptance.“
"We are committed to maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace for all of our corporate and franchise employees,” the company said in a statement to NBC News. “We take great pride in the diversity of the Papa John’s family, though diversity and inclusion is an area where we will continue to strive to do better."

Shares for the company fell nearly 5 percent after the reports Wednesday. The company is down 13 percent so far this year.
Schnatter also resigned as vice chairman from the University of Louisville Board of Trustees Wednesday. Chairman J. David Grissom said he spoke with Schnatter and said his comments were inappropriate, but “do not reflect his personal beliefs or values.”

“No member of the board of trustees condones racism or insensitive language regardless of the setting,” he said in an email to NBC News. “The University of Louisville embraces and celebrates diversity and is a supporter of all its students and stakeholders regardless as to their identity. The board appreciates his 2 years of service and thanks him for his generous support for so many years.”

The university also posted a statement on its official Twitter account.
In 2017, Schnatter resigned as CEO of the pizza chain nearly two months after he said that the controversy over NFL players' protesting during the national anthem was “polarizing the customer," and "polarizing the country.” The company, which had a sponsorship with the NFL, apologized for Schnatter’s remarks in a series of tweets.
“We believe in the right to protest inequality and support the players’ movement to create a new platform for change,” the company said.

The NFL and Papa John’s agreed to end the sponsorship in February.


#RHoA: Cynthia Bailey Drools About the Secret New Man in Her Life at Essence Fest
Cynthia Bailey is preparing to be an empty-nester, with her only daughter heading off to college this fall, but she might not be alone for long.
A year after her divorce from Peter Thomas, the 51-year-old Real Housewives of Atlanta star reveals she’s happily seeing someone new, and she is finally ready to get serious again.

“I definitely want to date exclusively now — just one guy,” she tells PEOPLE, speaking at Essence Fest on Sunday, where she attended McDonalds’ annual #365Black Awards and spoke about black entrepreneurship. She continued, “I’ve recently met someone who I really like. I am looking forward to seeing where things go.”

After splitting with Thomas in 2017 and briefly dating Will Jones, Bailey feels more open than ever to romantic commitment.
“When I first got divorced I was pretty closed,” Bailey says. “The door was closed to marriage, and the door has opened itself back up. I’m not kicking it open but it ain’t closed.”
Even though she has moved on, there is no bad blood with her most recent ex, Jones.

“Things didn’t work out for us, but I think he’s an amazing guy,” she says. “I have a lot of respect for him and wish him nothing but the best.”

Her relationship with Jones suffered when the two went public, so Bailey says she wants to make sure the “foundation” is solid with her new guy this time around.
While her love life seems under control, Bailey’s emotional energy is spent preparing for her daughter Noelle’s departure.
“It’s like a happy sad,” Bailey says of Noelle’s upcoming move to Howard University. “She’s my one and only so I’m very invested and emotional with all things Noelle. She is the wind beneath my wings.”
Bailey, who was part of McDonalds #365Black celebration at Essence Fest – and even passed out hot fries to festival goers – says she has a number of entrepreneurial projects to keep her busy, including running her Cynthia Bailey sunglasses line.

She’ll be sharing her empty-nester journey and updates on her love life with viewers on the next season of Real Housewives of Atlanta.


#Empire: Felicia D. Henderson Inks Overall Deal at 20th TV, Joins 'Empire' as a consulting producer
(THR) The multiyear deal will see her developing family dramas, comedies and adapting graphic novels.
Matthew Jordan Smith
The multiyear deal will see her developing family dramas, comedies and adapting graphic novels.
20th Century Fox Television’s doors remain open for new business.

In a competitive situation, the studio has signed a multiyear, multimillion-dollar overall deal with Soul Food creator Felicia D. Henderson. As part of the pact, she will develop new projects for 20th TV as well as join the company's juggernaut, Empire, as a consulting producer for its fifth season.

Henderson comes to 20th with a lengthy résumé and a proven ability to move fluidly from genre to genre, be it muscular-supernatural-action, character-driven dramas or half-hour comedies. She also has a long history of writing comic books, with a catalog that includes Teen Titans, Justice Society of America and Static Shock for DC Comics.

Most recently, Henderson spent two years as a co-executive producer on Netflix’s Marvel drama The Punisher. In addition to Soul Food, Showtime’s longest-running African-American-themed drama series, she also wrote on Gossip Girl and 20th's own Fringe. She began her TV writing career in comedy, working on such half-hour hits as Everybody Hates Chris, The Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Family Matters. 

Henderson singled out 20th TV’s development chief Terrence Carter, who recently moved over from the network and long has been intimately involved in Empire, as a major draw. "I've wanted to work with Terence Carter and his colleagues for a long time," she said Tuesday in a statement. “I’m excited about creating family dramas, adapting graphic novels and I still love writing comedy. I shared all of that with Terence and his drama and comedy development teams and they said, 'Let's go!' It feels great to find a home that’s extremely supportive of everything I'm passionate about."

20th TV’s president of creative affairs Jonnie Davis was similarly effusive: "Felicia is a wildly talented writing-producing-directing triple threat, who Terence and our development team have been captivated by for years, and we are thrilled to bring her into the studio’s fold. Writing on some of the most notable '90s classics to her more powerful contemporary work reflecting our times, she seamlessly genre hops between sci-fi, drama, comedy and even comic book writing. We couldn’t be happier to add her to our bench of all-stars."

The move comes as the studio's own future is far from clear, since it is among the assets the Murdochs intend to sell off. Still, that aforementioned bench of all-stars includes heavyweights like Empire’s newly re-upped Lee Daniels, This Is Us’ Dan Fogelman and Phil Lord & Chris Miller; while others, like Seth MacFarlane and Modern Family’s Steve Levitan, are taking a wait-and-see approach to their futures at the studio. 

Henderson’s longtime manager, Darryl Taja, will serve as her producing partner as the pair looks to build out her WaterWalk Entertainment banner. Henderson is repped by UTA and attorney Mark Stankevich.


#MusicBox: WATCH PJ Morton Performs Soothing ‘Gumbo’ Medley For NPR ‘Tiny Desk’
R&B singer-songwriter, PJ Morton joined NPR’s Tiny Desk family on Monday (July 2) with a soulful, live performance of his solo hits.
Morton – who is also recognized as a member of Maroon 5 – performed alongside a 10-piece string section and backup singer as he played the keys. “So many people didn’t want me to be myself, you know. But I I decided that I was going to be PJ no matter what, no matter what people told me or tried to get me to do,” he said, before for kicking things off with his 2017 single, “Claustrophobic.”

Morton ran through a soothing selection of tracks, including “Go Thru Your Phone” and “First Began,” both songs from his Grammy-nominated and first self-released studio album, Gumbo.

Before the premiere of his NPR session, PJ Morton shared a series of video clips, showcasing his instrumental, vocal abilities and excitement for his debut on the popular video series.

Watch PJ Morton’s full Tiny Desk performance in the video above as well as the live and unplugged version of his latest album below.

WATCH HERE



#HipHopBabyNews: Congrats! Cardi B and Offset Welcome Daughter Kulture Kiari
Cardi B (whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar) and husband Offset of Migos welcomed their first child together, daughter Kulture Kiari Cephus, on Tuesday, July 10, Cardi B announced on Instagram Wednesday alongside a nude maternity photo.
The baby girl is the first child for Cardi B and the fourth for Offset (birth name Kiari Cephus), who has three children from previous relationships.


#ThailandCaveRescue: First footage emerges of boys in hospital
The first footage has emerged from the hospital where 12 Thai boys and their coach are being treated after their dramatic rescue from a flooded cave.
Several boys can be seen in facemasks and hospital gowns, at least one giving a victory sign for the camera.

Meanwhile, reports say the boys and the coach were sedated to stop them panicking during the dangerous rescue.

The Thai Navy Seals also released new video showing the three-day rescue operation that captivated the world.
Sources in the rescue operation, including divers who took part, told the BBC that the boys were heavily sedated ahead of the rescue to prevent them panicking in the dark, narrow, underwater passageways.

They were then strapped to one of two rescue divers tasked with shepherding each of them through the underwater parts of the system, and bundled into stretchers to be carried through the dry parts.
There were conflicting reports in the hours after the rescue about the extent to which the boys had been medicated before they were brought out.

The Thai prime minister on Tuesday denied reports that they had been sedated, saying the boys were given only light anti-anxiety medication commonly provided to soldiers.
But several sources have since confirmed that the boys were only partially conscious as they were brought out.
'A tiny bit of hope'
Earlier on Wednesday, the head of the Thai Navy Seals told the BBC that "hope became reality" with the successful rescue of the boys and their coach from the Tham Luang cave.
"We had a little bit of hope that they might still be alive but we had to do it, we just had to move forward," Rear Adm Arpakorn Yuukongkaew said. "There was only a tiny bit of hope, but that's all we had to work with."
The group was trapped in the cave by rising water and rescued in a dramatic operation that captivated the world.

The complex, three-day rescue saw four boys emerge on Sunday, four on Monday, and the final four boys plus their coach on Tuesday. They survived the nine days before they were found by drinking water dripping from the cave walls, officials said.

All 13 are now in hospital in Chiang Rai city and receiving medical and psychological assistance, but recovering well.
All of the boys lost weight during their ordeal and will remain in hospital for a week, followed by a week's recuperation at home. Public health ministry officials said the first group were all eating normal food and the second group would be put on normal food as of Wednesday.

The third group evacuated on Tuesday are undergoing the same medical check-ups as the first two groups but appeared to also be in good health. There are no cases of serious infections.
The first four boys have already been visited by their families, officials said, and the second group will also be allowed to receive visitors later on Wednesday.


Selena Gomez Wears "Only the Strong Survive" Shirt as a response to Justin Bieber's Engagement!
Selena Gomez was all smiles as she stepped out in New York City on Tuesday. The 25-year-old "Wolves" singer, sporting long hair, was spotted sharing a laugh with pals in the Big Apple. For the outing in the city, Gomez wore gray sweatpants, white sneakers and a black Storets T-shirt with "only the strong survive" written on it.

This sighting of Gomez comes just days after her ex-boyfriend, Justin Bieber, became engaged to Hailey Baldwin. The 24-year-old "Baby" singer proposed to the 21-year-old model on Saturday night while on vacation in the Bahamas. Gomez was asked about the couple's engagement by photographers while out in NYC on Tuesday, but she didn't respond and ignored the question.
Gomez and Bieber dated on and off since 2010, most recently calling it quits in March. After news broke of Bieber and Baldwin's engagement over the weekend, Gomez was spotted enjoying herself on a yacht with her BFFs.

"Selena was surprised an engagement happened this quickly but not surprised Justin would do something like this knowing who he is. At the end of the day though she doesn't really care," one source said. "Selena is totally over him. She had tried again to make it work that last time and it didn't work out."



World Cup 2018 Final Will be France vs. Croatia! As England Loses to Croatia!
The 2018 FIFA World Cup final is set. France and Croatia will play for all the glory Sunday. Third and fourth places will be determined on Saturday when England faces Belgium.

Croatia has never appeared in a World Cup final. France last won the title in 1998 when they beat Brazil 3-0 in a World Cup they hosted.
Croatia went undefeated in Group D, including a convincing 3-0 hammering of Argentina, then beat both Spain and Russia in matches that lasted 2 hours each and both went to penalty kicks. Their semi-final victory against England also needed two periods of extra time. But they won it without the need for penalty kicks.
It took two overtimes, but Croatia get a go-ahead goal in the 109th minute. Croatia will advance to face France in the World Cup final Sunday. England meets Belgium to determine third place.

England was runner-up to Belgium in Group G. Since advancing, England beat Colombia on penalty kicks and knocked off Sweden in the quarterfinals. Harry Kane has 6 goals for England and is looking a sure bet for the Golden Boot Award.


Alexia Jones Accuses Russell Simmons Of Rape, Says She’s Forgiven Him & Will Not Sue
DANG,  Russell Simmons is facing another rape accusation.
Alexia Norton Jones claims the Hip Hop mogul raped her in his Manhattan apartment after a date in November 1990.
Jones, who was a 31-year-old writer, model and performing artist when the alleged assault took place said, “It was such a fast attack.”

She added, “I remember being pushed up against a wall. He pulled my dress up. I must have said no seven to 10 times, and then I acquiesced.”

After the alleged assault, Russell still called Alexia. “When I saw him out after that, I wouldn’t even look him in the eyes,” Jones said. “I thought he was garbage. But he still had the compunction to call me. I became very depressed. It eroded my self-esteem. This is the worst message that it sends, that somebody could in a different circumstance like you but think you are worthless. And he can just take it from you. It’s like the murder of the soul.”

Last spring, Alexia tried to file a report with the New York Police Department, but her case exceeded the statue of limitations.
She now says she has forgiven Russell for the alleged assault and she has no plans of suing him.
Alexia Norton Jones says she is sharing her story to stand with the other women who have accused Russell Simmons of rape.

Russ released the following statement:
At no time did she share these feelings about her first sexual encounter with me, which took place roughly 28 years ago. I have taken multiple lie detector tests that affirm I never sexually assaulted anyone.
Alexia and I dated, were intimate and attended multiple events together after she alleges the incident occurred in 1990. I considered her a friend for all these years and continue to have a warm relationship with members of her family.
I believe we last spoke in 2006 when she called to express her disappointment over the fact that I had not attended an event honoring her father.

Read the full story at Variety.


LeSean McCoy Responds! Claims Abuse Allegations Are “Completely False” 
All may not be what it seems, at least according to Lesean McCoy…
Earlier on Tuesday, news hit social media that McCoy had viciously attacked his girlfriend Delicia Cordon. But now the story has taken a completely turn with third-party involvement and Lesean claiming his innocence.

In his own IG post, the Buffalo Bills running back called the claims “baseless and offensive”, while proclaiming the allegations are “completely false”.
In addition, TMZ reports that the attack on Cordon actually happened during a home invasion in which she was hit in the head and locked in a bathroom. Apparently, Delicia was specifically target in the burglary at Lesean’s home with that assailant demanding certain items from the fashion designer.
Although, McCoy has proclaimed his innocence, Delicia’s friends and family still believe his was involved and possibly orchestrated the entire attack.


Paul Reiser On ‘Mad About You’ Revival: “It Likely Won’t Happen”
Not good news for fans who have been hoping for a revival of hit ’90s sitcom Mad About You. Original series co-creator and star Paul Reiser says he’s not optimistic it will happen.

“It’s kind of stuck in the business end of it now,” Reiser told the Tampa Bay Times. “Sony is trying to figure out from their end; that’s where I just walk away and go, call me when you figure it out. I don’t know what happens at that level. They make their deals with whoever they make their deals with. So we’ll see if it happens. It may not happen. It likely won’t happen. My guess is it won’t happen.”

The reboot had been looking promising, with Sony Pictures TV tapping top comedy showrunner Peter Tolan, to write and showrun the revival and original series stars Reiser and Helen Hunt closing deals to reprise their roles.

The new installment would pick up 20 years after we last Paul (Reiser) and Jamie (Hunt), with the couple navigating their marriage, going through the trials of middle age and dealing with their unpredictable, hard-to-control daughter Mabel.
“We signed up, and then it’s gotten stuck in the business end of it,” Reiser told the Tampa Bay Times. “It’s like, ‘You know, guys, I was very happy not doing it for 20 years, and then you invited us back. And now if you can’t make it happen, it’s not a big deal.’ Things happen, they don’t happen. There’s so many moving parts when you’re working with a studio or broadcaster.”

Mad About You, co-created by Reiser and Danny Jacobson, ran seven seasons from 1992 to 1999 on NBC and won multiple Emmy and Golden Globe Awards. Sony TV also produced a Mad About You adaptation in China.


Desus and Mero Say Vice Abruptly Ended Their Contract since they’ve signed with Showtime!
Trust that any interview that begins with “can I just be messy off the rip right now?” is going to be brimming with piping hot tea, particularly when it’s a Bossip exclusive. Desus and Mero recently chatted with the drama site to talk about leaving their viral Viceland show behind for a new late-night series at Showtime. Except, according to the two comedians, they technically didn’t get a chance to leave at all — Vice allegedly cut them loose when the company caught wind of the Showtime news. “Vice has us for 2 more months. We did not leave Vice, Vice ended our contract. They were in their feelings because we were leaving,” Desus says. “We could still be doing the show.” Mero’s read on their sudden divorce from Vice: “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face.”

Both hosts say Vice’s demands became overwhelming to the point of exploitation, prompting them to seek another network. “Viceland wanted 160 episodes a year,” Desus says. “We have no writers, it’s literally me and Mero talking to one another every day. If you want us to do this for 160 episodes, pay us 160 million dollars — otherwise we would have killed each other.” He claims the network begged them to work without vacation time for fear of a ratings plunge: “The channel wanted us to die for this fucking network. We’re also the highest rated show on the network, put some respect on our name, have someone come massage my feet.” Mero adds, “We were literally the LeBron of that network.” Though Mero clarifies, “And we are not divas, we’re flexible dudes. They kinda undervalued us a little bit.” Desus interjects, “Not even a little bit, straight up.”

And now they’re headed to Showtime who will treat them better!


Ava DuVernay and Benedict Cumberbatch have been Named PETA's Most Beautiful Vegans of 2018
PETA has named their Most Beautiful Vegan Celebrities of 2018 – Benedict Cumberbatch and Ava DuVernay!

“Ava DuVernay and Benedict Cumberbatch are saving animals not only by going vegan but also by sharing their commitment with the world. The vegan powerhouses behind Selma and Doctor Strange, respectfully, beautifully show what it means to be a compassionate star in 2018,” PETA Senior Vice President Lisa Lange said in a statement.

Past winners of the honor include Jhené Aiko, André 3000, Russell Brand, Jessica Chastain, Miley Cyrus, Jenna Dewan, Liam Hemsworth, Jared Leto, Leona Lewis, Tobey Maguire, Ellen Page, Natalie Portman, Maggie Q, Ruby Rose, Alicia Silverstone, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, and Kristen Wiig.


The First Pic of This Is Us Season 3 Is OUT and is Good News for One Character
Production on Season 3 of This Is Us began Tuesday in Los Angeles, and show creator Dan Fogelman is already tweeting sneak peeks of the feel-good family action. The first photo is of one of the camera monitors revealing Randall (Sterling K. Brown) and Beth (Susan Kelechi Watson) in a moment of celebration. See? Watson wasn't lying that Beth is alright. Everyone can take a sigh of relief.
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We don't know yet exactly when Season 3 of This Is Us will pick up with the Pearsons, but it looks like the first scene might be a little while after (or before) Kate's (Chrissy Metz) wedding if Beth and Randall are jubilant instead of freaking out about their ruined car.

Their co-star Mandy Moore told TV Guide that Season 3 will be the show's most ambitious yet and will feature stand-out episodes for both Beth and Toby (Chris Sullivan). The season will also explore Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) time in Vietnam as well as what his relationship with Rebecca was like before they had the Big 3.

This Is Us returns Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 9/8c on NBC.


Starbucks: Goodbye, Plastic Straws will be NO MORE by 2020!
Starbucks announced on Monday it plans to eliminate plastic straws from its 28,000 stores worldwide by 2020.
The company will broaden the manufacture and use of what some in social media have dubbed the "adult sippy cup." It's a plastic strawless lid that will come to replace single-use plastic straws that now inundate its coffee shops.

The company says the move, when fully implemented, could mean a billion fewer plastic straws across its stores each year. And it's a part of Starbucks' $10 million investment in creating recyclable and compostable cups around the world.

The strawless lid has already been in use at many of the company's stores for certain kinds of cold drinks like cold foam and "draft nitro," the coffee drink that comes out of a keg, mixed with nitrogen. Unlike straws, the new lid can be recycled, the company said.
"For our partners and customers, this is a significant milestone to achieve our global aspiration of sustainable coffee, served to our customers in more sustainable ways," Kevin Johnson, president and chief executive officer for Starbucks, said in a statement.
Starbucks' headquarters are in Seattle, where a ban on plastic straws just kicked in.

Other chains are also experimenting with getting rid of straws. In June, McDonald's announced it would start phasing out plastic straws at about 1,300 restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland.


Cissy Houston Addresses Whitney Houston Molestation Claims
Whitney Houston’s mother Cissy Houston is taking issue with claims that her superstar daughter was molested as a child by her cousin, Dee Dee Warwick.

The accusations come from a new documentary, “Whitney,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival back in May, focused on the life of late pop star Whitney Houston. Cissy Houston, 84, told People magazine that she only found out about the claims two days before the film’s debut.

Cissy Houston denies that claim in a joint statement with her niece Dionne Warwick to People magazine.

“We cannot, however, overstate the shock and horror we feel and the difficulty we have believing that my niece Dee Dee Warwick (Dionne’s sister) molested two of my three children,” the statement read in part. “I spent many years in recording studios (sometimes with Dionne and/or Dee Dee) where I earned my living. I also went ‘on the road’ with my group The Sweet Inspirations to try to help provide a good life for my family BUT my children always came first in my heart and in my life.”

“When I was away they did not stay with four or five different families; they stayed at home where their longtime babysitter, Phyllis, or my dear friend Bae or their father took care of them. In all the years I traveled Dee Dee, who was 21 years older than Whitney, NEVER BABYSAT for them,” Cissy Houston and Dionne Warwick said in the statement.

“Dee Dee may have had her personal challenges but the idea that she would have molested my children is overwhelming and for us unfathomable,” the statement continued. “Neither I, Dionne, nor my son Michael who was very close to his sister, and in the film is VERY candid about their drug use, has ever heard these allegations; we have never heard anything remotely connected to the crimes charged against Dee Dee in the film. How can that be fair to my daughter, to Dee Dee, or to our family?”

The joint statement concluded, “After people have seen the film they will draw their own conclusions and we are not trying to change that. We just want people to know there is another side. While the filmmakers certainly had the legal right to make this film, I wonder at the moral right.”


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‘OH, THE IRONY’
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4/25/18

The Daily Buzz For April 26 ☕📰☕


Melissa McCarthy graces Glamour cover
Samantha Barry, Glamour’s new editor-in-chief, took the wraps off her first issue on Monday — with star Melissa McCarthy on the cover.

But some will be hard-pressed to identify the former “Mike & Molly” actress. In fact, some might notice that the 47-year-old celebrity looks more like Barry than her usual self.
The May title is dubbed the Money Issue and includes relatable advice for modern women.
Barry has led a top-to-bottom makeover of the 79-year-old title — opting for some radically new features to help spark additional interest in the celebrated Condé Nast monthly.


#RHoA: Sheree Whitfield Gets read by Fans for Not Putting Kim Zolciak ‘In Her Place’ with Racism!
Sheree Whitfield fans took the opportunity to give her a piece of their minds regarding her RHOA performance.

Fans’ opinions were divided into two teams – one of them slammed Sheree for not putting Kim Zolciak in her place for ‘being a racist,’ and the other team was made of followers who praised her and advised her what to do next in her career.

‘I’m totally disappointed in you this@season, Kim was a racist liar the whole season, and you never put her in her place. I’m quite sure you’re able to identify racism when you see it. That makes you as bad as she is,’ one of Sheree’s followers wrote.
‘Do you seriously agree with Kim’s racism comments though? Does that align with the episode that you did with your son regarding the matter?’ another commenter inquired.

‘@shereewhitfield nope u stayed quiet to avoid the hot seat with all the mess you talked all season..’ someone else said while being visibly disappointed.

‘@shereewhitfield I hold great Respect for you in telling your story. I survived over 20 yrs of abuse. It’s not easy to trust nor talk about! Much love to you sweetheart. A class act one supporter of Sheree’s behavior wrote.

‘@shereewhitfield I wish you all the success in the world. You did that thing with Chateau Sheree. It is absolutely beautiful. God has not brought you this far to leave you. #Stay strong. Can’t wait to see what God has in store for you next. #Be blessed,’ another one of her fans told Sheree.

‘@shereewhitfield why don’t you start your own YouTube Fitness Channel you deserve your own Fitness show’ someone advised her, while another one of her followers also gushed over her look., saying that ‘you look amazing, you should take more pics like this to show how beautiful real women are.’

What do you think about Sheree’s RHOA performance and what should she do next?


#Empire: Taraji P. Henson Says She Identifies With Cardi B In Essay For TIME's 100 Most Influential List
TIME magazine just released its “100 Most Influential” People list this morning, which features some of the most prominent figures and breakout stars in pop culture, including Rihanna, Issa Rae, Chadwick Boseman, Lena Waithe, Tiffany Haddish, Sterling K. Brown and Black Panther director Ryan Coogler.

Among the artist tributes was Taraji P. Henson’s moving essay about one of this year’s honorees, Cardi B. The Golden Globe winner praised the Invasion of Privacy star as you would expect a lifelong friend to do. But, in truth, Henson actually started following the “Bodak Yellow” rapper a couple of years ago because of her funny and all-too-relatable videos posted on Instagram.
Henson opens the essay by reminiscing on how people, much like with Cardi B’s naysayers, judged as her being “too edgy” for the acting biz.

“When you are cool with who you are, no one can use it against you,” Henson wrote. “I identify with Cardi B, because she knows that too. The first time I went on her Instagram page, she was so raw, coming at you, like, whoa! She used words like 'shmoney' and 'shmoves,' and she talked openly about being a former stripper. And she was proud of it—like, So what, I was on the pole, look what I parlayed that into? When she showed her soul like that, I hit the Follow button. I felt like she had the voice of the people, you know what I mean?”

Henson then closed out the piece by celebrating Cardi B’s talent and giving her props on her biggest record to date, “Bodak Yellow.”
“Now she’s the biggest thing in music, and even with all those eyeballs watching, she’s still unapologetically herself.”

Here’s hoping these two continue to make money moves, and maybe even collaborate on the big screen in the near future.


#NewMusic from Chris Brown an unreleased track titled ‘All Night’
Chris Brown unreleased an uptempo new song titled “All Night.” A synth based track with a dance rhythm, the song feels like modern Breezy. Lyrically, the song’s title tells the story, as Brown sings about how he plans to spend an intimate evening with a lover. 

 “Late nights I don’t reply, unless you’re on your way over / To do it all night long,” he sings. “Tell you what darling / Ain’t no talkin’ baby just disconnect it / Cut your phone off, and I’m on the way / Can’t wait until we’re touchin.”

Take a listen to the previously unreleased “All Night” HERE

Chris Brown will be touring North America this summer on his “Heartbreak on a Full Moon Tour,” which kicks off June 19 in Seattle and culminates August 4 in Las Vegas.


#HipHopNews: Lil Wayne Reveals His Top 5 G.O.A.T. Rappers
Lil Wayne is often regarded as a G.O.A.T. But the New Orleans rapper’s own top 5 list features other great hip-hop acts.
Revealing his favorites to Complex, Tunechi said his top 5 G.O.A.T. list includes Cam’ron, UGK, 8 Ball & MJG, Missy Elliott, and JAY-Z.
Many have called Tunechi a G.O.A.T. as well. In March of 2016, Kendrick Lamar heaped the praise on Weezy. “Lil Wayne is the greatest,” he said. “Not only because of his music but also because of the culture he put behind it. It was a big part of what he was talking about, so we always hold Lil Wayne in high regards.”

Drake and Nicki Minaj have also referred to Wayne as a G.O.A.T.


$5 million rape lawsuit against Russell Simmons dropped
An aspiring filmmaker’s $5 million rape lawsuit against Russell Simmons has been dropped.

Months after Jennifer Jarosik sued the hip-hop mogul, attorneys for both parties have signed a stipulation for dismissal, according to documents obtained by Page Six on Wednesday.
Jarosik claimed in her January lawsuit that Simmons “pounced on her” when she shut down his request to have sex at his Los Angeles home in 2016. She said Simmons invited her there when she moved to LA, a decade after first meeting him.

“Mr. Simmons practices meditation, yoga and is a long time vegan practicing non violence against animals,” Jarosik’s lawyer, Perry Wander, told Page Six in a statement in January. “So basically he treats animals better than women.”

Simmons has maintained that his relationship with Jarosik was consensual.
“This allegation is absolutely untrue,” Simmons said in a statement released to Page Six in January. “I look forward to having my day in court — where, unlike the court of public opinion, I will have the ability to make use of fair processes that ensure that justice will be done and that the full truth will be known.”

News of Jarosik’s lawsuit came amid sexual misconduct accusations by other women  — including one person who sued him for $10 million in March — leading him to launch a failed #NotMe campaign in his defense.
 “I vehemently deny all the allegations made against me,” he said in March. “They have shocked me to my core as I have never been abusive or violent in any way in my relations with women.”

Attorneys for Simmons and


Gloria Carter Will Accept Award of her son Jay Z at GLAAD Media Awards!
Gloria Carter, mother of Jay-Z, will accept an award on her son’s behalf!
GLAAD revealed the news on Wednesday (April 25) ahead of the upcoming 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards on May 5 in New York City.

Gloria will accept the Special Recognition Award for his song “Smile” at the awards ceremony. She will also speak about the impact coming out has had on her family and others around the world.

In the song, Jay-Z tells of his mom’s struggle to come out as a lesbian, as well as his love and support of his mom.
“By sharing her truth with the world, Gloria Carter increased visibility of lesbian women of color at a critical time and sent a powerful message of empowerment to the entire LGBTQ community. Her story and the unconditional love that her family exhibits resonate with so many. The GLAAD Media Awards will be a critical platform to honor her work and further this important message,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis, GLAAD President and CEO.


Is Rihanna Really Planning On Moving To Paris To Be Closer To Her Boyfriend Jameel? – The Truth!
New reports are claiming that Rihanna is planning on moving to Paris in order to be close to her significant other Hassan Jameel! Here are all the details!

Apparently, the superstar wants to purchase a house in the most romantic city in the world just to be close to her boyfriend.
One insider dished that ‘Hassan hates Los Angeles, so Rihanna has been traveling to Europe constantly to see him.’

As a result, the singer has started to really love the ‘low-key way of life’ in France.
‘They could have a relatively normal existence there without harassment from fans and paparazzi,’ the same source added.
In addition to that, Rihanna has also been focusing on her design work with Puma, headquartered in Germany.
Therefore, ‘It is a great idea for her to be based in one of the fashion capitals of the world. — It is a win-win.’
However, Rihanna is yet to address the moving reports and considering she has homes in both L.A. and New York, at this point, it is not plausible that she will actually relocate.
In fact, the reports that the artists were planning on moving to Paris have been going around since the beginning of this year.
Back in January, it was proven that the news reports were not true and that seems to be the case this time around as well.

Besides, RiRi has a lot of business ventures in the United States that she would not just leave behind.
As for her relationship with Hassan, the two have reportedly been going strong despite the distance so why bother?

The pair is very private about their romance, and they haven’t even officially confirmed they are dating.
Regardless, they keep being photographed together, so there’s no question about that.


See pics from Avengers: Infinity War Los Angeles Premiere
Avengers: Infinity War Premiere. The stars of Avengers: Infinity War hit the red carpet for the film's premiere in Los Angeles on April 23. Take a look at the super heroes greeting fans. 
Nice! The film opens in theaters April 27


Prince's Family is Suing Walgreeens and sue Trinity Medical Center
Last week the Carver County attorney's office declined to file charges in the death of rocker Prince Rogers Nelson after completing their investigation [click here if you missed that].

Now Prince's family is suing Walgreen's and the hospital that treated Prince for a drug overdose a week before he died...

From TMZ
Prince's family -- repped in the lawsuit by trustee Michael A. Zimmer -- just filed to sue Trinity Medical Center out of Illinois for allegedly failing to properly diagnose and treat Prince's opioid addiction before he suffered another, and ultimately fatal, overdose a week later.
In the docs, obtained by TMZ, the family claims that Trinity's action -- or lack thereof -- was a direct and proximate cause of Prince's death. They're also suing one of Trinity's doctors, Dr. Nicole Mancha, as well as an unidentified pharmacist and Walgreens employee whom they claim were involved in providing care to him in his final days. They're suing Walgreens, too, btw.
In regards to Walgreens, Prince's family claims the drug store chain was dispensing narcotic prescription medications to Prince for an invalid medical purpose and failed to make sure he was using the drug properly.

Lord just let that Man sleep!


Clayne Crawford’s erratic behaviour is puts the show Lethal Weapon In Danger of Cancelation!
The Lethal Weapon TV series in danger of cancelation because one of the cast members is terrorizing the set and its NOT Damon Wayans.

According to reports multiple cast and crew have complained about Clayne Crawford, who plays Lt. Riggs, branding him emotionally abusive and accusing him of creating a hostile environment on the set, to the point the series may not be renewed.

After the news broke Clayne apologized for his behavior in a post on Instagram.
Do Better!


Michael Bivins & Wife Teasha Expecting Baby No. 4
New Edition/BBD singer Michael Bivins and his wife, Teasha Bivins, are expecting their fourth child. Get the scoop.
Michael Bivins and his wife, Teasha Bivins, are expecting their fourth child.

The New Edition/BBD singer shared a gorgeous photo of the baby bumping beauty with the caption:
The Blessing is on the way, few more weeks! ! @teashabivins #lilsupremes Big sistas… God bless #bivfam

Mike and Tea are already proud parents to three beautiful girls, Star, Shi and Savi, who he affectionately calls “The Supremes.”
Congrats to the happy family.


Michelle Williams Fiance Is A Trump Supporter
Are we really surprised at him? Michelle Williams’ fiance Chad Johnson, who is white, is a Donald Trump supporter.

After news hit that Chad popped the question to the Destiny’s Child singer, the political activist Tariq Nasheed posted old alleged screen grabs showing that he follows Trump and other right wing political members. See his tweet below.
And Chad is a Blue Lives Matter advocate too
Here’s a 2017 tweet of Chad showing his support for Trump.
Well after Chad found out about the BLOWBACK he sent this message via Instagram and has since deleted it.
If Chad does support Trump, should it matter? 


AND FINALLY FROM THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART FILES
‘FIESTA DEL WALMART’
La Cucaracha, La Cucaracha, something, something, something, Walmart.


EGGPLANT NATION: Meet Adelio
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