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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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1/7/18

The Daily Buzz For Jan 8 ☕📰☕


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The 75TH Annual Golden Globes Awards…And the winners Are…………………….
The star-studded ceremony honors the best in film and TV.

Stars across film and TV filled the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles on Sunday for the 75th Golden Globe Awards. The typically boozy and lighthearted affair had a more serious tone this year amid the sexual harassment #MeToo movement in Hollywood. Honorees hit the red carpet wearing black and donning pins to protest rampant harassment and inequality in Hollywood. 
As you can see the Fashion sense was BLACK!

Plenty of celebrities were on hand to present winners with their trophies. Check out all the nominees and winners below.

FILM
Best Motion Picture, Drama
“Call Me By Your Name”
“The Shape of Water”
“Dunkirk”
“The Post”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” - WINNER

Best Motion Picture, Musical, or Comedy
“Get Out”
“Lady Bird” - WINNER
“The Disaster Artist”
“I, Tonya”
“The Greatest Showman”

Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture, Drama
Meryl Streep, “The Post”
Sally Hawkins, “The Shape of Water”
Jessica Chastain, “Molly’s Game” 
Frances McDormand, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” - WINNER
Michelle Williams, “All the Money in the World”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture, Drama
Timothée Chalamet, “Call Me by Your Name”
Daniel Day-Lewis, “Phantom Thread”
Tom Hanks, “The Post”
Gary Oldman, “Darkest Hour” - WINNER
Denzel Washington, “Roman J. Israel, Esq.”

Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy 
Judi Dench, “Victoria & Abdul”
Margot Robbie, “I, Tonya”
Saoirse Ronan, “Lady Bird” - WINNER
Emma Stone, “Battle of the Sexes”
Helen Mirren, “The Leisure Seeker”

Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture, Musical or Comedy
Steve Carell, “Battle of the Sexes”
Ansel Elgort, “Baby Driver”
James Franco, “The Disaster Artist” - WINNER
Hugh Jackman, “The Greatest Showman”
Daniel Kaluuya, “Get Out”

Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Willem Dafoe, “The Florida Project”
Armie Hammer, “Call Me by Your Name”
Richard Jenkins, “The Shape of Water”
Christopher Plummer, “All the Money in the World”
Sam Rockwell, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” - WINNER

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
Mary J. Blige, “Mudbound”
Hong Chau, “Downsizing”
Allison Janney, “I, Tonya” - WINNER
Laurie Metcalf, “Lady Bird”
Octavia Spencer, “The Shape of Water”

Best Director, Motion Picture
Guillermo del Toro, “The Shape of Water” - WINNER
Martin McDonagh, “Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
Christopher Nolan, “Dunkirk”
Ridley Scott, “All The Money in the World”
Steven Spielberg, “The Post”
Best Screenplay
“The Shape of Water”
“Lady Bird”
“The Post”
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri” - WINNER
“Molly’s Game”

Original Score, Motion Picture
“Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri”
“The Shape of Water” - WINNER
“Phantom Thread”
“The Post”
“Dunkirk”

Best Original Song, Motion Picture
“Ferdinand” (“Home”)
“Mudbound” (“Mighty River”)
“Coco” (“Remember Me”)
“The Star” (“The Star”)
“The Greatest Showman” (“This Is Me”) - WINNER

Best Motion Picture, Animated
“The Boss Baby”
“The Breadwinner”
“Ferdinand”
“Coco” - WINNER
“Loving Vincent”

Best Motion Picture, Foreign Language
“A Fantastic Woman”
“First They Killed My Father”
“In the Fade” - WINNER
“Loveless”
“The Square” 

TV
Best Television Series, Drama
“The Crown”
“The Handmaid’s Tale” - WINNER
“Game of Thrones”
“Stranger Things”
“This Is Us”
Best Television Series, Musical or Comedy
“Will & Grace”
“SMILF”
“Master of None”
“Black-ish”
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” – WINNER

Best Television Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
“Big Little Lies” - WINNER
“Fargo”
“Feud: Bette and Joan”
“Top of the Lake: China Girl”
“The Sinner” 

Best Performance by an Actress in a TV Series, Drama
Claire Foy, “The Crown”
Katherine Langford, “13 Reasons Why”
Elisabeth Moss, “The Handmaid’s Tale” - WINNER
Maggie Gyllenhaal, “The Deuce”
Caitriona Balfe, “Outlander”

Best Performance By an Actor in a Television Series, Drama
Sterling K. Brown, “This Is Us” - WINNER
Freddie Highmore, “The Good Doctor”
Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”
Liev Schreiber, “Ray Donovan”
Jason Bateman, “Ozark”

Best Performance By an Actress in a Television Series, Musical, or Comedy
Issa Rae, “Insecure”
Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” - WINNER
Alison Brie, “GLOW”
Frankie Shaw, “SMILF”
Pamela Adlon, “Better Things”

Best Performance By an Actor in a Television Series, Musical, or Comedy 
Anthony Anderson, “Black-ish”
Kevin Bacon, “I Love Dick”
Aziz Ansari, “Master of None” - WINNER
Eric McCormack, “Will & Grace”
William H. Macy, “Shameless”
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Nicole Kidman, “Big Little Lies” - WINNER
Jessica Lange, “Feud: Bette and Joan”
Reese Witherspoon, “Big Little Lies”
Jessica Biel, “The Sinner”
Susan Sarandon, “Feud: Bette and Joan”

Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Robert De Niro, “The Wizard of Lies”
Kyle MacLachlan, “Twin Peaks”
Ewan McGregor, “Fargo” - WINNER
Jude Law, “The Young Pope”
Geoffrey Rush, “Genius”

Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Laura Dern, “Big Little Lies” - WINNER
Ann Dowd, “The Handmaid’s Tale”
Chrissy Metz, “This is Us”
Michelle Pfeiffer, “The Wizard of Lies”
Shailene Woodley, “Big Little Lies”
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Limited Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
Alfred Molina, “Feud”
Alexander Skarsgard, “Big Little Lies” - WINNER
David Thewlis, “Fargo”
David Harbour, “Stranger Things”
Christian Slater, “Mr. Robot”

Congrats to all the winners!

Congrats to all!



W Magazine Unveils its Annual “Best Performances” Portfolio Issue
W magazine unveils its annual “Best Performances” portfolio, with six covers featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Emma Stone, Mary J. Blige and Tom Hanks, Gal Gadot and James Franco, Daniela Vega and Robert Pattinson, Margot Robbie and Nicole Kidman, and Saoirse Ronan and Andrew Garfield.

They are among the 29 actors and actresses featured in W’s “Best Performances” portfolio, along with Salma Hayek, Jessica Chastain, Daniel Kaluuya, Diane Kruger, Hong Chau, Timothee Chalamet, Allison Janney, Gary Oldman, Michelle Williams, Jake Gyllenhaal, and more.
The “Best Performances” portfolio was co-produced with British Vogue, photographed by Juergen Teller, styled by Edward Enninful.


#RHoA: NeNe Leakes Wants To Get Rid Of Two ‘RHoA’ Co-Stars
Is Porsha Williams playing up her beef with NeNe for a storyline?

NeNe Leakes is at it again, letting us know how she really feels about casting on The Real Housewives of Atlanta.
The Bravo veteran told TooFab.com that she’d revoke a few peaches right now if she had the power to do it. “If I had it my way, I would get rid of two girls,” NeNe revealed.
While NeNe has been part of RHOA in some capacity since its inception, she feels new faces are needed to keep the show fresh.
“In my opinion, yes — the cast should be changed up a bit. If I had it my way, I would get rid of two girls and bring in two new ones for excitement,” she reasoned. “You know, after a while with some of the girls, they just don’t have anything going on exciting enough to be a main cast member.”

Which of the peaches is going bad? For now, we can’t know for sure as NeNe is playing coy, saying, “I better keep who I think should go to myself because the moment I say anything, all hell breaks loose.”
NeNe is speaking from experience; we’ve seen that she and Porsha Williams have had major beef in season. NeNe believes that Porsha might be playing up their drama for the cameras, though.
“I think Porsha needed something to run with and that’s what she did,” NeNe mused.

Given some time to reflect on their falling out, NeNe doesn’t see how she could possibly have betrayed Porsha’s trust by saying that she and Phaedra Parks were “declassing the show” after the season 9 bombshell, when Phaedra was caught lying about Kandi Burruss.

“Porsha and I hadn’t spoken to each other since the Season 8 reunion show. We were not friends! I was free to say and feel whatever I wanted to,” she explained, adding the Porsha just doesn’t want to listen to anyone. “I didn’t cross any friendship lines. Porsha stopped speaking to me simply because I gave her advice that quite frankly was good advice.”

LOL..Stay tuned!


#EMPIRE/STAR: Ryan Destiny was asked to Fake a PR Relationship?
Ryan Destiny appears to be all wrapped up in love with her new beau Keith Powers. But she was asked by her own team to create a fake relationship with an athlete or another artist for publicity. But, she declined every time.

In a interview with our friend over at TheYBF she said “It’s the weirdest thing ever to me,” “I could never do it. I was like, ‘I can’t do that guys. It’s the weirdest thing.’ So, people actually do it and they’re OK with it, but to each their own.”

At one point in time, Ryan and her co-star Quincy Brown had us raising our eyebrows as they shared coupledom-style flicks of themselves on their social media. They do play a couple on-screen, so the rumors about an off-screen relationship weren’t that far fetched. Turns out, they’re just really cool…on a platonic level.
“Me and him [Quincy] are cool friends,” she told us.
However, she does have a special man in her life. And that would be Keith Powers (Straight Outta Compton, “The New Edition Story,” “Tales”), a young actor also making a come up. They have been dating for a few months now.  And we gotta admit, they're adorable.

The lovebirds jetted to Miami to ring in the New Year together.
So what’s coming down the pipeline for Ryan? New music!  She was in a girl group called LoveDollhouse before her tv stardom popped off.

She’s currently finalizing her debut album, narrowing down which tracks she wants to put on the LP. However, she’ll gift fans with an EP titled, On One’s Own, before she releases her debut project. Ryan said fans can expect some urban, pop, and R&B type vibes from her upcoming musical offering. Nice! We’ll be on the lookout for it.

Ryan will return to our television screens when "STAR" returns this Spring.


#NEWMUSIC from Boyz II Men Team Up With Charlie Puth On “If You Leave Me Now”
Atlantic Records crooner Charlie Puth, has teamed up wioth the Philly legends Boyz II Men on the new single “If You Leave Me Now.”

The R&B trio join him on the harmonious chorus. “Cause girl, if you leave me now / If you give it up and just walk right out,” they sing. “You will take the biggest part of me / And all the things that I believe.”

“If You Leave Me Now” is the latest release off Charlie’s delayed album Voicenotes, which is due out May 11. Yesterday, he broke the news to fans that the album has been pushed back again, but announced the release of the brand new collaboration. “I’m producing this album all myself and with that comes a lot of work, and in my opinion, the album is not perfect yet,” he wrote on Twitter. “However, it will still come out this year, and soon. But to make it up to all of you, here’s the good news. I’m putting out a song I did with Boyz II Men tomorrow. And it’s probably one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written. Love you guys and thank you for understanding.”

LISTEN HERE

Boyz II Men celebrated the collaboration on social media as well. “Had a great time working with @charlieputh on this record,” they wrote. “Pure talent.”


#HIPHOPBEEF: Lupe Fiasco Says Kendrick Lamar Is ‘Not A Top Tier Lyricist’ What do you think?
Lupe Fiasco has sparked a war of words with Top Dawg Entertainment over Kendrick Lamar. The “Superstar” MC took to Twitter over the weekend to share his observations over the lead single from Black Panther: The Album.

Posting the artwork for Kendrick and SZA’s “All the Stars” next to his Drogas Wave album cover, Fiasco wrote: “Even I admit this is a little too close for comfort…damn now I guess I need a new album cover…thanx @theblackpanther.”
A few minutes later, Lupe doubled down, pointing out other allegations, including perceived similarities between untitled unmastered. and Food & Liquor II and DAMN. and Tetsuo & Youth. He also appeared to note his ninja activities in connection with K-Dot’s Kung Fu Kenny alter ego. “‘No matter how far you go…you will reflect me,'” he added. “All Black album covers, Backwards albums Ninja! Now this…I’m getting suspiciously delicious hahahha.”

Dave Free, president of TDE, responded to the post with a reference to “Kick, Push.” “@LupeFiasco go kick & push yourself into a tree with these wild allegations. 😂,” he wrote. Carrera Lu responded: “I see what you did there. However it’s rather impossible to skate into a tree because most trees are located in grass where skateboards don’t actually work to well due to the wheels not really being optimal for traversing across such terrain. Now a car or say a well placed gate.”

TDE executive Punch seemingly responded to the allegations as well. “Lol,” he wrote. “Stop it. Make records baby.” Shortly thereafter, he added: “Aiight. So l almost got a lil upset earlier, then l remembered we are going against Jay Z for Album Of The Year at the Grammys. Lol. What was I thinking?”

This isn’t the first time Fiasco has spoken about Lamar. In 2012, he crowned Kendrick the “next big thing.” However, by 2014, he claimed that Logic, King Los, and Cassidy are better lyricists than K-Dot.

This weekend, Lu reiterated some of these ideas. “KDot is not a top tier lyricists to me and my standards when it comes to punchlines and bars,” he added (via Complex). “His overall lyrics are good his stories phenomenal BUT punchline entire lyrically I don’t see it.”
He went on: “Also the only issues that the world thinks I have with KDot and I actually do is that i think his Control verse was wack and suer overhyped to be a verse claiming you are the best rapper. It was very weird. I was told it was just bait but still.”


Mary J. Blige Will Receive Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Mary J. Blige will soon have yet another honor to check off her list. The hip-hop crooner will receive her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The ceremony will take place on January 11, with Diddy taking part in the unveiling, according to Variety. The Bronx native’s star will be in the recording category, despite her dabbling in the film and television sphere.
“Mary J. Blige is one of the most popular singers of our generation. Fans will be thrilled to see her star on the Boulevard as her career milestones are celebrated on this very famous sidewalk,” said Ana Martinez, producer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies.

Congrats Queen of Hip Hop Soul!


Selena Gomez has decided to UNFOLLOW many Celebs on Instagram!
Selena Gomez has gone on a major Instagram update.

Fans noticed that the 25-year-old actress and singer unfollowed over 300 people, and updated her profile pic to a photo of her mom Mandy Teefey.
Selena unfollowed the likes of Gigi Hadid and Demi Lovato, who she recently commented on a bikini photo.

Among those she still follows: Taylor Swift, songwriters Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels, Amy Schumer, BFF Francia Raisa, designer Nicolas Ghesquiere, her stylist Kate Young, and Jessica Alba, as well as brands she has deals with like Puma, Coach, Pantene, and Louis Vuitton.


Nicole Murphy celebrates her 50th B-Day With Drake, Johnny Gill and Others!
She’s 50 and FABULOUS! Nicole celebrated the big Five-Zero with a glamorous surprise party in Beverly Hills Friday.
Nicole made sure to enjoy herself, posting video of herself getting down to Beyonce’s Drunk In Love inside the darkly lit club.
She paired the vid with the caption: ‘It’s a new year 2018 embracing my 50 years on this planet.’
Also, Johnny Gill and Drake made appearance…..Happy Birthday Nicole!


Labritney Austin Chicago Woman has been Charged In Facebook Live Shooting for shooting her LOVER Kearra Hardmon!
The Chicago woman who shot another woman on Facebook Live has turned herself in and has been charged with aggravated battery.

Via Chicago Tribune: Labritney Austin, 29, turned herself in to Chicago police around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, less than two hours after the shooting was broadcast live and widely shared on the social media platform. She was ordered held without bail in a midday Friday hearing at the Leighton Criminal Court Building, according to court records.

Austin is accused of shooting a 27-year-old woman in the shoulder after they got into an argument around 2:55 p.m. The case is classified as a domestic violence attack, according to court records.
The woman who was shot was broadcasting on Facebook while she argued with Austin, who was in a car in the 6400 block of South Calumet Avenue in the Parkway Gardens neighborhood on the South Side, police said.

Austin took out a gun and fired, according to police. She is charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and is scheduled to appear again in court on Tuesday.


Method Man Joins ‘Shaft’ Cast!
Fresh off of “The Deuce,” Cliff “Method Man” Smith has joined the cast of Warner Bros.’ Shaft reboot.
Via THR: Samuel L. Jackson is reprising the role he first played in the 2000 film update directed by John Singleton, while Jessie T. Usher has been cast to play Shaft’s son, who, after long being estranged from his father, finds himself teamed up with his dad. Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp and Richard Roundtree also star.

Smith will play an old friend of John Shaft’s (Jackson) from the neighborhood.
Tim Story is helming the pic from a script by Kenya Barris and Alex Barnow. John Davis and Barris are producing, while Marc Fischer and Ira Napoliello are executive producing.

The new film is slated for release on June 14, 2019.

Congrats to Meth!


OJ Simpson Sues Las Vegas Hotel
Back in November OJ Simpson was kicked out and banned from the Cosmopolitan hotel in Las Vegas for allegedly being drunk and disorderly 

Now OJ is suing for discrimination...

From USA Today: A lawyer for O.J. Simpson has threatened a lawsuit against The Cosmopolitan hotel-casino in Las Vegas that would seek at least $100 million in damages over alleged “malice and racial prejudice” related to Simpson’s banishment from the property in November.
Malcolm LaVergne told USA TODAY Sports that he will press forward with litigation if the casino doesn’t make public that Simpson did nothing untoward when he was asked to leave the casino.
“Mr. Simpson has had 100% perfect behavior since he’s been on parole,” LaVergne said. “He was having dinner with a friend from out of town and everything was going great. The next thing you know, when he was leaving, they told him, ‘Don’t come back.’”

Oh wells!


We have an Julius ‘Dr. J’ Erving health update
Hall of Famer Julius “Dr. J” Erving became ill at the Philadelphia 76ers’ game Friday night, January 5, 2018 and was taken to a hospital. Erving, 67, rang the ceremonial Liberty Bell before tipoff.

Erving is expected to make a full recovery.
Here’s the update:
Born Julius Winfield Erving II, the basketball legend, according to his bio, began his professional career in the American Basketball Association with the Virginia Squires and the New York Nets. Widely regarded as the greatest player of his time, he is often considered to have been the main catalyst for the ABA-NBA merger in 1976. A 6-7, 210-pound small forward, he also played for 11 years with the Philadelphia 76ers, leading them to the NBA crown in 1983.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘Ewwwwwww, BAG IT’
Now you know why I use those clear plastic fruit bags on everything. Box of macaroni & cheese? Throw it in the baggie.



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