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UK Vogue October 2017 : Zoe Kravitz by Alasdair McLellan

In the magazine The actress and model takes centre stage for fashion month. READ MORE HERE!

#RHoA: BLOOP! Kandi’s ‘Old Lady Gang’ Restaurant gets a ‘C’ From Georgia State Inspectors Office!

It looks like Kandi Burruss has some kinks to work out at her Old Lady Gang restaurant in Atlanta.

According to the State of GA, the restaurant received a score of 79 – a C during a recent health inspection.

The seven violations for the Real Housewives star’s establishment include not having hand washing facilities readily available for employees, the cleanliness of food contact surfaces, personal cleanliness, and proper cold holding temperature of food.

Now Kandi you know better so DO BETTER!

#EMPIRE: Will Jamal and Cookie become CLOSE in Season #4?

Folks "Jamal and Cookie, The Comedy" may be closer to becoming real than you think

If you couldn't help but notice how Smollett and Henson's comedic chemistry became stronger  almost distractingly stronger  last season, you weren't imaging things. It might even take a life of its own. When a reporter at TCA started asking a question about their natural hilarious rhythm, Henson couldn't even let him finish before blurting, "Oh yes honey we just talked about it," suggesting there could be some conversations about expanding their schtick in another platform.

Henson, who won raves for her turn in the drama Hidden Figures and will play a guntoting action heroine in Proud Mary, is apparently pining to do comedy. Apparently, she's a natural. "I've always said Taraji is the love child of Bette Davis and Samuel L. Jackson," Smollett said. "She looks like a leading lady but she's a character actor; she's one of the funniest people alive." They're like brother and sister, he said; she returned the love by outing him as someone who dyes his hair and beard.

Cute.

#NEWMUSICVIDEO: Lalah Hathaway – I Can’t Wait

Like many of us, Lalah Hathaway plays just as hard as she works. Piquing our anticipation for her new album, the R&B songstress has released a music video for her bouncy single, “I Can’t Wait.”  Set within a hype dance party, it’s obvious that everyone is having a good time surrounded by red cups, liquor and music. You will instantly wish you got the text to hit this secret location.

Directed by Jay Ahn, the vibrant visuals feature cameos from supermodel Shaun Ross and comedian Affion Crockett. The purple loc’d goddess enjoys her peeps with no worries and gives a glimpse of her alter ego as a DJ. Filled with feel good vibes, “I Can’t Wait” is the lead single off Honestly, which is due out this fall on her label, Hathaway Entertainment in partnership with Caroline.

“The behind the scenes short really shows us the power of community,” shared Lalah. “The energy created when we all came together for this shoot was infectious! It was a long day but we were all still on our feet until the very end!”

Hathaway recently spoke to ThisisRnB about her inspiration for the single in an exclusive interview.  “The point of [“I Can’t Wait”] is not to make you forget what’s happening, because you can’t forget what’s happening. But it is a mode of resistance for me to still be a creative,” explained the singer. “Our music is also a protest. I refuse to let anybody steal my joy. It’s meant to uplift.”

Watch the uplifting “I Can’t Wait” video, along with exclusive behind the scenes footage below

#HIPHOPNEWS: Pharma Convict Martin Shkreli Puts WuTang’s Once Upon A Time In Shaolin On eBay

Martin Shkreli, the socalled “Pharma Bro,” has decided to unleash the topsecret WuTang Clan album, Once Upon A Time In Shaolin. Shkreli put the CD up for auction on eBay, claiming that half the proceeds of the sales will go to medical research.

PageSix reports: The embattled former drug company exec listed the sole copy of the CD “Once Upon a Time in Shaolin” on eBay Tuesday night for a starting price of $1. Within an hour, the bidding hit $55,000 and 100 offers.

Shkreli — notorious for jacking up the price of a lifesaving drug for AIDS patients by 5,000 percent — claimed he would give half the proceeds from the auction to “medical research.”

“I am not selling to raise cash–my companies and I have record amounts of cash on hand. I hope someone with a bigger heart for music can be found for this oneofakind piece and makes it available for the world to hear,” Shkreli posted along with the auction listing.

Reached by phone Tuesday night, Shkreli refused to say where he would donate the money or what he would do with the remaining cash. Instead he unleashed a string of expletives and then requested to engage in a lewd act with a reporter.

Pretty safe to say that this dweeb isn’t going to use the money for any grand purpose, despite his usual boneheaded stunting.

At our last look, the CD is now up to over $100,000 in bidding.

#DWTS25 'Dancing with the Stars' Fall 2017 Cast  Celebrities & Pro Dancers Revealed!

The cast of Dancing with the Stars season 25 has been officially revealed!

So many celebs had been rumored for weeks – and while some names were correct, there were definitely a few surprises during the announcement on Good Morning America this morning.

This season, there are going to be some athletes, reality stars, singers, a sportscaster, and even a married couple (who will be partnered with DWTS‘ power couple Maks and Peta).

1. The full pairings are below:
2. Barbara Corcoran with Keo Motsepe
3. Debbie Gibson with Alan Bersten
4. Derek Fisher with Sharna Burgess
5. Drew Scott with Emma Slater
6. Frankie Muniz with Witney Carson
7. Jordan Fisher with Lindsay Arnold
8. Lindsey Stirling with Mark Ballas
9. Nick Lachey with Peta Murgatroyd
10. Nikki Bella with Artem Chigvintsev
11. Sasha Pieterse with Gleb Savchenko
12. Terrell Owens with Cheryl Burke
13. Vanessa Lachey with Maksim Chmerkovskiy
14. Victoria Arlen with Val Chmerkovskiy

Who will win Mirror Ball trophy this year? Tune in on September 18 to see the season premiere.

#USOPEN Venus Williams & Sloane Stephens Will go to Battle In U.S. Open

This is not a drill. Two African-American women will compete in the semifinal round of the U.S. Open. Sloane Stephens and Venus Williams will reportedly face off in the global tennis match, and they’re giving us all the #BlackGirlMagic we need.

Williams solidified her position on the tennis charts after her win Tuesday (Sept. 5) against Petra Kvitova. She is looking to keep her place on top in her match against 24-year-old Sloane Stephens.

Stephens made history on Tuesday, becoming the first American woman besides Venus and Serena Williams to advance to the semifinals in the U.S. Open. It’s a special moment for Stephens, considering she was on leave for the past year due to a foot injury.

The U.S. Open semifinal match between Venus and Sloane will go down on Thursday (Sept. 7). May the best player win!

#KINGOFPOP Michael Jackson ‘SCREAM’ Collection Coming Fall 2017

As teased on Monday (Sept. 4) on Twitter, Michael Jackson’s SCREAM—a 13-track collection featuring the classics “Thriller” and “Dirty Diana”—will be released Sept. 29. The project, a collaboration between Epic/Legacy Recordings and the estate of Michael Jackson, also boasts a newly created bonus track, “Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous.”

Remixed by The White Panda, the bonus track is a mashup of five songs: “Blood on the Dance Floor,” “Dangerous,” “This Place Hotel,” “Leave Me Alone” and “Is It Scary.” The mashup premiered exclusively today (Sept. 6) on Shazam, with fans given a two-hour window (7 a.m.–9 a.m. ET) to Shazam any Michael Jackson song and unlock the new track. “Blood on the Dance Floor X Dangerous” also will be offered as an instant free track with preorders of SCREAM digitally, and available on all streaming platforms.

The announcement of SCREAM follows on the heels of the world premiere of Michael Jackson’s Thriller 3D at the Venice Film Festival (Sept. 4). In addition to the CD format (click here to order), a glow-in-the-dark, two-LP vinyl edition of the album will become available on Oct. 27. Each physical format will feature a unique poster. The poster and cover art conceal another surprise: the first-ever augmented reality (AR) experience created for a Jackson project.

SCREAM is available for iTunes preorder now.

Among the album’s 13 tracks are The Jacksons’ “This Place Hotel,” the first single written, composed and arranged solely by Michael Jackson, and “Somebody’s Watching Me.” Jackson sings the hook on the latter track, an international hit in 1985 by Rockwell and now making its first appearance on a Michael Jackson album.

Official Michael Jackson SCREAM album celebrations will take place this fall in Paris, London, Sydney, Berlin, Los Angeles and Tokyo. Fans will be treated to screenings of Jackson’s seven short films from the SCREAM album during the celebrations, followed by an afterparty. The screenings will include the 40-minute Michael Jackson’s Ghosts, rarely seen since its initial showing at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. Additional information about the SCREAM album celebrations will be announced shortly.

SCREAM track list:

1. This Place Hotel

2. Thriller

3. Blood On the Dance Floor

4. Somebody’s Watching Me

5. Dirty Diana

6. Torture

7. Leave Me Alone

8. Scream

9. Dangerous

10. Unbreakable

11. Xscape

12. Threatened

13. Ghosts

Bonus Track: “Blood On the Dance Floor X Dangerous (The White Panda Mash-Up)”

#LOOKYLOOKY: Katie Holmes, Jamie Foxx Hold Hands in Malibu During Labor Day Weekend

Rare public outing! Katie Holmes and Jamie Foxx were spotted holding hands in Malibu during the Labor Day weekend on Monday, September 4.

In photos obtained by TMZ, Holmes, 38, is all smiles as she wears a knee-length dress, while Foxx, 49, coordinates in a blue shirt and pants. The pair both rock sunglasses, hats and walk barefoot on the beach.

Last year, the couple attended Barbara Streisand's concert in NYC together and celebrated Holmes' 38th birthday with a trip to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. "Jamie is someone she can trust and have fun with," an insider previously told Us. "She's getting everything from Jamie that she didn't get with Tom." (Holmes and Tom Cruise ended their six-year marriage in 2012.)

A second source added: "They're very serious."

Indeed, Holmes and Cruise's 11-year-old daughter, Suri, is aware of the relationship, too.

Back in May, Holmes even visited Foxx in Paris as he filmed the 2018 Robin Hood remake. As a source exclusively told Us, "They’re going to go out to dinner more often. They plan to start going public."

Laverne Cox, Grace Bol, Karen McDonald, & Ralph Souffrant Are The New Faces Of Beyonce’s Ivy Park AW17 Collection

The secret is out! Laverne Cox is one of the four new faces of Beyoncé‘s Ivy Park Autumn/Winter 2017 Collection.

A few weeks ago, the award-winning “Orange is the New Black” actress teased she had a new project in the works with the Queen Bey!

Along with Laverne…international model Grace Bol, dancer Karen McDonald, and model Ralph Souffrant are the new faces of Ivy Park .

Beyoncé shared, “The message for this campaign is to celebrate everyone’s uniqueness. True beauty and power are born out of strength of character and defined from the inside out. There is no one standard of beauty.”

50 Cent Confirms Season 5 Of ‘Power,’ Inks New Deal With Starz

50 Cent is once again the clear winner in the battle of primetime television. After months of feuding with the network that hosts Power, the rapper has confirmed the series’ fifth season as well as new projects with Starz.

On Tuesday (Sept. 5), the Power producer shared with his 15 million fans on Instagram the return of the series on the network. “Just got off with Chris Albrecht, head of STARZ. New deal, more POWER coming your way,” he captioned of photo of the two. In addition to announcing a fifth season of the critically acclaimed series, Mr. Jackson hinted that the drama may change from a summer release to a spring one.

The success of Power has given the rapper a chance to expand his hand in production. 50 also earned a deal for his upcoming projects Tomorrow, Today, I Got Away and a series highlighting the infamous Black Mafia Family known as BMF. IMDB lists Tomorrow, Today as a TV film about a veteran who is given superpowers in a scientific experiment gone awry.

Steve Harvey Regrets Meeting With Trump, Says Obama Encouraged It

Remember when Steve Harvey famously met with Donald Trump earlier this year and spent several weeks thereafter caping for the racist, xenophobic business tycoon who is now the leader of the free world? Well, Harvey now says he should have listened to his wife and skipped the meeting altogether, according to a recent sit-down with The Hollywood Reporter.

The veteran comic and television host discussed his new TV show, that leaked staff memo from hell and his buffoonery of a meeting with 45. “It was so vicious that it really threw me,” he told THR of the backlash he underwent in the aftermath of it all. “I was being called names that I’ve never been called: Uncle Tom. A coon. A sellout. Because I went to see this man?!”

Harvey went on to explain he only took the meeting because his business partner got a call from the Obama transition team, who said that the Trump transition team would like to set up a meeting. “The Obama team said they thought it would be a good idea because the president is encouraging dialogue.”

He added, “I have a relationship with Obama. We’re friends. So I say, ‘OK, cool.’ Now, here’s the crazy thing: I’m supposed to be on a boat for my 60th birthday, so my wife says, ‘Steve, just take off [and skip the meeting]. You’ll meet with him some other time.’ God, I should’ve listened.” No s**t.

Harvey also touched on Hillary Clinton, admitting to Trump in their meeting that he didn’t vote for him and campaigned hard for his opponent. “The problem was that we made a lot of mistakes in the campaign. We were playing checkers and y’all was playing chess,” he said. “But now that you’re here, you’re the 45th president and I’m going to help you.”

Harvey then said to Trump, “You’ve appointed Ben Carson as the head of Housing and Urban Development, and I’ve got keys to a lot of cities around this country from the years of performing that I’ve done. I can get an ear to them really quick and find out what their real needs are. Y’all keep closing schools in the cities. Why don’t we take those schools that are closing, put some HUD money in them and reopen them as vision centers and teach STEM and computers and coding? If you connect me with Ben Carson, I can help him with that.”

Harvey has met twice with Carson at HUD to put plans in motion, but hasn’t seen or heard from Trump since their encounter.

Congratulations, you played yourself.

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Get to Know the ‘XXL’ Freshman Class of 2017

Every year, XXL selects 10 rising rappers on track to have their breakout year. This year in particular is a big one; it is the 10th anniversary of the ‘XXL Freshman’ series, and it has been riotously scrutinized online. This could mainly be due to the ascension of artists like the extremely controversial XXXTentacion, himself only admitted thanks to a fan vote.

Even after casting him aside, this year’s Freshman class is arguably the most unrecognizable yet for the more casual hip-hop fan, especially compared to last year’s list which saw a huge roster of familiar names admitted (Lil Yachty anyone?). But fear not, we’re here to guide you through why these 10 artists have earned their right to be on the cover. Get to know this year’s ‘XXL Freshman’ below.

Aminé

Aminé’s “Caroline” was undoubtedly his breakthrough – fusing a video showcasing his wry humor, an utterly joyous instrumental and lyrics geared toward the generation he’s grown up in. This year, he’s gone on to receive support from Tyler, the Creator, who recorded music for his new video, Kehlani, with whom he released the brilliant “Heebiejeebies” alongside, and received a remix of his slapper “Red Mercedes” by none other than Missy Elliot and the biggest up-and-comer in Grime – AJ Tracey. He’s as capable at making heaters as he is R&B jams – and it’s this versatility which has been recognized by XXL as a punctuating point for his inevitable rise this year.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Much has been written on the shift of hip-hop’s biggest hitters from Atlanta to New York, but A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie is making sure New York progresses with the times – despite being far from the same mould as the city’s biggest hitters. He has no intention of trying to be typecast into that New York sound – he’s “in his own bag.”

A Boogie’s melodic, autotune heavy trap stylings are full of infectious hooks and acerbic one-liners. A Boogie rolls closely with fellow Freshman class member PnB Rock and has a hit with last year’s alumni, Kodak Black, on “Drowning.” “Bag On Me” alongside fellow bubbling NYC rapper Don Q is also gold, but it’s “Timeless” which is the definitive track which punctuates his potential in 2017.

Kamaiyah

You’ll be hearing a lot more of Kamaiyah’s slick, West Coast drawls this summer. She is both humble and confident, and abruptly straightforward. She blew up as a result of her single “How Does it Feel,” which served as an antidote to the slew of more insecure hip-hop that was popularized by 2016 Freshman like Yachty and Uzi Vert. She’s very tight with YG, providing the hook for his Drake-assisted hit “Why You Alway Hatin” and who starred on her breakthrough mixtape from last year, A Good Night in the Ghetto – which remains one of the most criminally underrated projects of recent years (and a favorite of ours). It might now finally start getting its shine as she continues through 2017.

Kap G

When Kap G landed a spot on the Freshman list, Twitter recognized him from his appearance in the film Dope – to which Awful Records’ Father responded with “y’all gone stop comin’ for Kap G like he not sauced up tho.” This much is true. His background as a Latino rapper makes a welcome addition toward the diversity of the list alongside sole female inductee Kamiayah. His most high-profile link up is getting that Young Thug feature, where the chemistry between the pair’s flow is undeniably gold. “Freakin ‘N’ Geekin” is the Mexican’s other surefire heater.

Kyle

“iSpy” featuring Lil Yachty undoubtedly paved the way for Kyle to feature on the list, but the rapper has a back catalogue full of potential that goes beyond one of summer’s most uplifting anthems. He shares Yachty’s infectious positivity, which definitely underpins his climb to the top. Nor can his link up with Chance on “Remember Me?” be forgotten in his rise, as do the array of bubbly beats that make up his back catalogue.

Madeintyo

Absolutely everyone has heard “Uber Everywhere,” but quite a few hip-hop heads would have raised their eyes at Maedityo’s placement in this year’s Freshman list. In reality, the Japan-raised singer has been making some of the freshest and diverse sounding hip-hop to come out of ATL in the last few years. Alongside big shouts from the likes of 2 Chainz and Wiz Khalifa, he received La Flame himself’s seal of approval for his breakthrough, taxi-related hit. After dropping two solid projects last year, this year has seen Big Sean remix his latest hit “Skateboard P” in what’s set to see him ascend to new levels.

Playboi Carti

The name on the list that people are probably most hyped / familiar with by now, Playboi Carti has been very much manufactured into becoming a star. Dropping a few heaters in the form of “Broke Boi” and “FETTI,” Carti largely remained relevant by dressing well and hanging with the right people. He’s been tight with A$AP for a minute, good friends with Lil Uzi Vert and has one of the song’s of the summer in “Magnolia.” After dropping his self-titled tape back in April – met with wide critical acclaim – the ATL rapper has a slew of unreleased heat to drop in 2017.

PnB Rock

Philly is a city going through a serious rap resurgence through the likes of Meek Mill, Lil Uzi Vert and the more R&B-orineted croonings of PnB Rock. PnB comes from the Fetty Wap and Young Thug school of utilizing ones voice as an instrumental, and has frequently been shown a lot of love from last year’s Freshman, Kodak Black. His features have probably got him the most attention, but his individual style is perfectly encapsulated by his track “Selfish” – which toys on all the feels he had for “a woman he doesn’t even talk to any more.”

Ugly God

The most jokes rapper on the list by a long shot, Ugly God’s viral tendencies with lizards and nonchalantly brilliant tunes like “Beat My Meat” and “Water” have seen him put numbers on the board on SoundCloud – where the Houston rapper racks up multi-million hits on every track he uploads. Ugly God fuses all the nostalgia of growing up as a ’90s kid in his songs, with Nintendo references aplenty and even a track dedicated to the political choice of the US Youth – Bernie Sanders.

XXXTentacion

Easily the least jokes rapper on this list by a long shot, XXXTentacion is a contender for the most controversial rapper of the decade. He is currently serving probation and is awaiting court date for a series of disturbingly violent offenses, including abuse of a pregnant girlfriend. XXX was the fan choice for this year’s Freshman class, and not one made by the publication outright. Take a look at our breakdown on his unprecedented rise right here.

Watch the official announcement of ‘XXL’s Freshmen Class of 2017 right here, and check out our playlist of their best tracks below.

A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie

Amine

Kamaiyah

Kap G

kyle

madeintyo

playboi carti

PNB Rock

Ugly God

XXL

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#RHoA: Lights, Camera, Action! ‘RHOA’ Starts Shooting Season 10!

Cameras are already rolling as the ladies of RHOA sip tea. Take a peek for yourself.

The peaches are in formation as Bravo has already started filming season 10 of The Real Housewives of Atlanta.

Footage From #ShameasTeaParty #ShameasBridalShower 📽🎬 #RHOA #ShameaMorton #ShereeWhitfield #KandiBurruss #PorshaWilliams #ToyaWright #LaurenWilliams

A post shared by Real Housewives Of Atlanta 🍑 (@realhousewivesatlanta) on Jun 11, 2017 at 4:29pm PDT

It was barely two months ago that season 9 of RHOA wrapped up with an explosive reunion. The cliffs notes? There was a lot of crying, a lot of yelling, and Phaedra Parks was allegedly caught in a scandalous lie about Kandi Burruss.

Well, Bravo didn’t waste any time getting the cast back to work. Pics and videos that cropped up on Instagram this weekend showed the ladies shooting scenes at Shamea Morton‘s Tea Party themed bridal shower.

Kandi and her girl  Toya Wright  were there for the event as were Porsha Williams and her sister. Everyone was done up in flowy, floral dresses and skirts that were topped off by the frilliest hats and fascinators.

Kandi and Porsha didn’t appear to pose for any shots together, but they were seated at the same table. Cameras also spotted them playing party games. Here’s hoping they were able to put last season’s drama behind them. It looked like a perfectly lovely time was had by all.

We’ll have to wait until fall to see the new season of RHOA, but you know we’ll be tuned in!

#EMPIRE: What will happen to Lucious in Season 4?

Our friends at Deadline spoke to EMPIRE Chief Ilene Chaiken about Lucious role next season. Here’s some of what she said.

DEADLINE: Fueling that, will Lucious’ apparent memory loss last over the season or be dealt with pretty quickly in Season 4?

CHAIKEN: I don’t want to go too deep into this because of course this is story for us in Season 4 and I’m not going to give any of it away. But suffice to say that Lucious in Season 4 is going to be dealing with the aftermath of this event, the damage to his mind and his body. Whether or not his memory is permanently or just temporally impaired is certainly one of the questions we’d begin the new season with.

Who is Lucious now? What is he dealing with? How has it affected him? How has it changed him? And how has does effect every member of his family depending what the answers to those questions are. That is a big part of our story in Season 4 and that is a real reset. I’ve done serialized drama before…

WOW…Stay tuned for tidbit around TEAM EMPIRE!

#MUSICNEWS: Jill Scott To Headline 3rd Annual Chicago Summer Block Party Festival

Three-time Grammy Award-Winning singer/songwriter and actress Jill Scott has officially sold out her 3rd Annual (Chicago) Summer Block Party on July 22nd at the Huntington Bank Pavilion. The summer concert is slated to offer performances from artists such as Kelly Rowland, Nelly, Bell Biv Devoe, SWV and more. Imagined by Scott and longtime business partner Shawn Gee in 2015, the Summer Block Party is produced by Live Nation Urban in partnership with V103 and fills a much-needed void in the Urban Adult Contemporary live music space.  The festival is quickly becoming the premier music event for R&B devotees and past performers have included Erykah Badu, Kenneth “Babyface” Edmonds, Jazmine Sullivan, Ledisi, Tank, and many more.

Ever since its initial 2015 kickoff in Chicago, the Block Party series has been gaining popularity and acclaim. The producers have taken note and have now successfully expanded the brand to its second market – announcing the 1st Annual Summer Block Party in Houston, TX. This event is slated for Friday, July 2nd at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in partnership with Majic 102.1 and Live Nation Urban. The lineup includes special performances by Jill Scott, Brandy, Bell Biv Devoe, SWV, Ro James and DJ Kid Cupri. Tickets are on sale now via LiveNation.com.

Currently, plans are underway for further expansion of the successful R& B platform into other markets in 2018.

#HIPHOPNEWS: Macklemore Parts Ways With Ryan Lewis, Announces Solo Album

Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are parting ways.

The Grammy-winning duo behind The Heist and This Unruly Mess I’ve Made has decided to amicably cut musical ties for the time being, according to Mack, who just announced his yet-to-be-named solo album.

“After the last tour, Ryan and I agreed that some creative space would be good for the both of us,” he wrote in a lengthy Instagram caption. “Ryan Lewis is my brother forever. We have been working together damn near every day for 9 years and it felt like the right time. This decision came from a place of love for one another.”

NEW MUSIC… GLORIOUS (LINK IN BIO) And so it begins… When I finished touring last fall, I wanted to keep making music. I didn't know what that would look like but I had an immediate urge to write. To record. Not out of a desire to “keep up” with the music industry – or out of some self-imposed pressure – but rather to create for the sake of creating. After the last tour, Ryan and I agreed that some creative space would be good for the both of us. Ryan Lewis is my brother forever. We have been working together damn near every day for 9 years and it felt like the right time.  This decision came from a place of love for one another. I’m the best man at his wedding next month. There will be more M&RL music to come when the time is right. And you'll be hearing from Ryan very, very soon (he has some incredible records that are about to drop with other artists). So, last November, I built a studio in the basement of my home and got back to the basics. I was able to find a balance with my art, recovery and being a dad.  I felt the perfect amount of removal from an industry that can be tricky to spiritually navigate. I wanted to be around Sloane and Tricia as much as possible. I wanted to make an album and raise my baby girl. So here it is. The first song from my new album is “Glorious”. It features the incredibly talented Skylar Grey and was produced by Budo with additional production from Tyler Dopps (Aka "DAMN DUDE"!). It felt like the right record to come back with, embarking on this new chapter of life. I just want to thank you guys for always supporting and riding with me.  I appreciate your endless love and words more than I could ever express. You’re the reason I’m still able to do what I love around the world. "Glorious" is just the start… Ben

A post shared by Ben Haggerty (@macklemore) on Jun 15, 2017 at 9:06am PDT

Macklemore continued, explaining that there is no bad blood between the longtime collaborators. “I’m the best man at his wedding next month,” he added. “There will be more M&RL music to come when the time is right. And you’ll be hearing from Ryan very, very soon (he has some incredible records that are about to drop with other artists).”

Fans will be hearing more from Macklemore too. In fact, the first single from his next album, “Glorious,” was released today. The triumphant banger features Skylar Grey and production by Budo and Tyler Dopps. “It felt like the right record to come back with,” the MC wrote. “Embarking on this new chapter of life.”

In 2012, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis dropped their platinum-selling debut, The Heist, which went on to spawn three multi-platinum singles, including “Can’t Hold Us,” “Same Love,” and “Thrift Shop.” The latter was the highest-seller, going 10x platinum.

The twosome returned to the spotlight in 2015 with This Unruly Mess I’ve Made. Despite two platinum-selling tracks (“Downtown” and “White Walls”), the album peaked at No. 4 and failed to go gold. It was also met with mixed reviews.

Macklemore’s next solo album will not be his debut. In 2005, years before blasting to superstardom, the Seattle MC released 2005’s The Language of My World.

Steve Harvey tells Flint resident to 'enjoy your nice brown glass of water'

FLINT, MI -Social media has been abuzz about comments comedian Steve Harvey made about the Flint Water crisis on his morning radio talk show after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost in game five of the NBA Finals to the Golden State Warriors.

Harvey, who is a Cleveland fan and once lived in Ohio, took a call from a man who said he was from Flint, who told Harvey that Cleveland didn't 'deserve jack.'

Harvey apparently made reference to the man's lack of having clean water to shower in due to the Flint crisis, according to many Facebook posts.

A user on Facebook recorded the aftermath of the conversation. In the video the words "Steve Harvey" could be seen on the vehicle's radio screen.

Harvey's co-hosts could be heard telling him that he should apologize.

"I wasn't talking about the city of Flint," Harvey told his co-hosts, "I was talking about him."

Harvey continued on to say, "He gone call in and say Cleveland don't deserve jack and he over there bathing in all that silver water."

The caller was still on the line at this point and told Harvey he was "Dee from Flinttown."

Before taking the next caller, Harvey told the caller there was "one more thing."

"Go ahead," the caller said.

"Enjoy your nice brown glass of water," Harvey said.

After the backlash said he was only joking when he made comments on his morning radio show asking a caller from Flint, Mich. "When the last time you touched water and it didn't have lead in it?"

"The caller and I were talking trash about our teams and cities," a statement from the comic reads.

"I made a joke directed at him, as he is from Flint, a city for which I have great affection and respect. So much so that I devoted a full hour on my daytime talk show to raising awareness for the Flint water crisis."

Danai Gurira & Kat Graham Join Demetrius Shipp Jr. At 'All Eyez On Me' Premiere!

Demetrius Shipp Jr. is dapper in a suit while hitting the carpet at the premiere of his anticipated film All Eyez On Me held at the Westwood Village Theatres on Wednesday (June 14) in Los Angeles.

The 28-year-old actor, who plays prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur in the flick, was joined at the event by his co-stars Danai Gurira, Kat Graham and DeRay Davis.

Also in attendance to show their support was Big Boi, Luke Hemsworth and his wife Samantha, Tara Reid, Keyshia Cole and Tia Mowry.

All Eyez On Me is hitting theaters on Friday (June 16)!

Karrueche Tran Granted Five Year Restraining Order Against Chris Brown.

Karrueche catches a break granted a five year restraining order against Chris Brown.

Back in May,  Chris Brown was finally served with a restraining order from his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran after she accused him of stalking and physically abusing her.

Now Karrueche is ready to testify against Chris Brown in court.

Here’s an update on that. According to TMZ reports, Karrueche took the stand Thursday in her restraining order case against Chris, telling a judge after she broke up with the singer … he demanded diamond rings he bought for her to be returned. When she refused … Karrueche says Chris became aggressive.

Karrueche explained that in text messages between herself and Chris post-breakup, he would say things like “I’m not being nice to you no more, if I see you out in public again and I’m there I will make you hate me even more, don’t be anywhere I’m out in public, I’m going to ban you from all events.”

She claims he also texted her more violent threats like … “I can get my money back and I’m tired of playing games” as well as “Bitch I will beat the s**t out of you” and “I promise you I will make your life hell.” She says he also once wrote “Imma kill blood” under a photo of her and actor Michael B. Jordan.

Karrueche also testified that Chris had beaten her before.

12:01 PM PT — The judge just sided with Tran … ordering the restraining order stay in place for the next 5 years.

Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor Fight Set For August

Ladies and Gents, it’s really happening.

The Floyd Mayweather vs. Conor McGregor fight has been set for August 26 in Las Vegas.

Here’s the scoop via Yahoo! Sports: According to UFC president Dana White, the fight will be at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and will be contested at 154 pounds. It will be a standard, 12-round boxing match with 10-ounce gloves.

The Nevada Athletic Commission on Wednesday approved the request from Mayweather Promotions to put on a boxing card on Aug. 26 at the MGM Grand. The venue could change, however, to T-Mobile.

The bout will be distributed via Showtime pay-per-view. It will be an entirely boxing card. Mayweather Promotions will be the lead promoter.

Are you interested in seeing these gents face off in the ring?

A Bald Lebron James Returns To Instagram ON FIRE!

Heaven has no fury like an angry baller scorn! LeBron James is already back in the gym working it out and prepping for revenge after losing the 2017 NBA championship to the Warriors.

He shaved his head, and baldy Bron is in full effect. In one of his first posts since his social media break for the playoffs, he had to let folks know!  Check it:

By the way, this was posted around the same time the Warriors kicked off their championship parade in Oakland. HA!

Tamar Braxton’s Hubby Vincent Herbert Ex Partners On Hunt to Collect 360k Debt

According to our friends at theJasmineBRAND.com exclusively reports, Tamar Braxton’s husband Vince Herbert’s former business partners on the hunt for his assets, attempting to collect on a $360,000 judgement he has yet to pay.

Here’s the latest: On June 6th, the judge presiding over the New York case came back and granted LDNX Records motion. The order grants a summary judgement allowing it to be registered in NY. It also allows them to begin the process of going after Vince’s assets until they collect on their $360,762.83 which continues to grow with interest until paid off.

Here’s the backstory: Earlier this year, LDNX Records filed court docs in New York over a massive judgement they won against Vince.

The company sued Vince due to him refusing to pay up on money owed to them stemming from a joint venture.

LDNX Records originally sued Vince in Los Angeles court. Vince was served with the legal docs but did not respond and the company was awarded a default judgement in the amount of $360,762.83

They accused Vince of not paying since they won the judgement. They filed docs in New York to register the judgement in a different state, due to Vince having a large share of his assets and property in NY.

AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES

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