#BLOOP! Hate It Or Love It. Rapper The Game Is NOT Backing Down From His Explicit Lyrics About Kim Kardashian!
On a new track that was debuted Thursday night at his listening party, The Game raps about his sexual history with West’s wife Kim Kardashian West.
“ I grabbed Kim Kardashian by her throat nigga / I made her swallow my kids until she choked nigga / I should apologize cause Ye my folks nigga…” raps The Game on the song, a portion of which was caught on video”
Serena Williams Covers InStyle’s August 2018 Issue
Serena Williams covers the August 2018 issue of InStyle. Here’s some excerpts from the interview.
On finding “the one” [her husband Alexis Ohanian]: “I had this sense, like, ‘I’m going to marry this guy, but I’m not ready yet, but I know I’m going to marry this guy.’ I didn’t know his world at all, but I’ve always been tech-savvy. I had a few investments before I met him, and I wanted to know more. So we started talking, just as friends. Just casually chatting. I was getting hot when he was talking about it all [laughs]… I don’t know – I love his world.”
On playing tennis after the birth of her daughter Olympia: I’m in the locker room pumping before a match because my boobs are so big. When I pump, they go down a size or two and I go out and play. It’s crazy. So I feed her, and then she snuggles with me, which is the best part of my day. Then we play, and after that I sneak away to practice, usually around 8 a.m. The only rule I have at practice is to be done at 1 p.m., because as much as I love tennis, I need to be with her.
On her message to girls who don’t really feel they have a voice: “Being a girl is not easy—in some areas especially. You have to be really brave. And I realize I am saying this from the United States, so I have an opportunity to speak more than the next person—I’m saying that with the understanding that maybe they can’t. It’s really just about being aware and educating yourself so you can help other people be aware. Once you do that, even if you reach one person, that’s more than none.” Get more HERE
Style Credits:
Cover: The Row Dress | Eric Javits Hat
First Image:The Row Dress | Bulgari Bracelets | Audemars Piguet Watch | Rings, worn throughout, her own
Second Image: Gottex Swimsuit | Gucci Earrings
Hair: Angela Meadows
Makeup: Natasha Gross
Manicure: Naomi Gonzalez for Artists by Timothy Priano
#RHoA: OOOH LOOK, Kandi and Kenya Bumped Into Each Other At The Airport and showed some love to each other.
Kandi Burruss and Kenya Moore are both busy women who are always on the go, but when their paths do cross, it's always a good time.
This time, the Real Housewives of Atlanta co-stars ran into each other in the airport while waiting to catch their flights and handle some business.
Moore, who announced that she and husband Marc Daly, are expecting their first child together during the season 10 reunion of the hit reality series, proudly showed off her growing baby bump before takeoff and mom of two Burruss couldn't pass on a chance to rub on Moore's bump.
It looks like Burruss will definitely be on Auntie duty when Baby Daly arrives. But the real question is, Is she, or isn’t she going to be an Atlanta Housewife?
#Empire: It’s Official, Nicole Ari Parker Upped To Series Regular For Season 5 Of Fox Drama
Giselle is on the move. Nicole Ari Parker, who joined Empire as a recurring midway through this past fourth season, has been promoted to a series regular for the upcoming fifth season of Fox’s hip-hop-themed family drama.
Parker, who appeared in five episodes last season, plays Giselle Barker, Eddie Barker’s (Forest Whitaker) beautiful trophy ex-wife. Season 5 finds Giselle stepping out of the shadow of her ex in an effort to seize power herself. Along the way she’ll tackle grudges, make unexpected alliances and find a surprising love interest.
Empire, from creators Lee Daniels and Danny Strong, Imagine Television and 20th Century Fox TV, is Fox’s No.2 series in adults 18-49 and total viewers. Parker joins returning series regulars Terence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Jussie Smollett, Bryshere “Yazz” Gray, Trai Byers, Gabourey Sidibe, Ta’Rhonda Jones, Serayah and Andre Royo. Brett Mahoney is the executive producer/showrunner.
Parker, who is recurring on the Showtime series I’m Dying Up Here, is repped by Gersh and LINK.
#RnBFLASHBACK: Peabo Bryson ‘I’m So Into You’
Today we are diggin’ in the crates and reminiscing from the legendary Peabo Bryson. His 1978 hit ‘I’m so Into You’ for a classic for the ages and helped personify Bryson as a Soul Singer! Of course he went on to be very successful in the industry. But let’s just stay focused on this song. So sit back and lets reminisce to it
LISTEN HERE
Don’t forget, Bryson will release his new album Stand For Love, which was produced by Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. The project will be released on Jam & Lewis' newly reactivated label, Perspective Records.
#HipHopNews: The Game Threatens To Kill 3 Men Who Allegedly Tried To Burglarize His Home
LOS ANGELES, CA – While The Game was attending the 2018 BET Awards festivities on Saturday (June 23), he was almost the victim of a burglary.
According to a recent Instagram post from the Los Angeles rap heavyweight, three men were caught on camera attempting to break into his California home. In the caption, he not only explains what happened but also vows to take drastic action if he ever catches them.
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The Game’s hashtags indicate he’d rather go back to jail than let people violate his home.
#ICON Janet Jackson To Receive The Icon Award At The 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards
BMI, the global leader in rights management, is proud to announce that music superstar Janet Jackson will be named a BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.
The event will be held Thursday, August 30 at The Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall in Atlanta and will be hosted by BMI President & CEO Mike O’Neill and BMI Vice President Creative (Atlanta), Catherine Brewton.
“As one of the most influential entertainers of all time, Janet Jackson’s artistry and music transcends generations and has inspired many with messages of empowerment that can be heard throughout her rich catalog of music,” said Brewton. “She is the definition of an icon, and I can’t think of anyone more deserving of this honor.”
Jackson joins an elite group of recipients who have received BMI’s Icon Award for their “unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Past recipients have included Patti LaBelle, Nile Rodgers, James Brown, Snoop Dogg, and Al Green among others.
It’s been an amazing year for Janet, who just took home the first-ever Impact Award at the Radio Disney Music Awards this past Saturday. In May, she was honored with the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards.
Following her show-stopping performance, she delivered a powerful speech. “For all our challenges, we live at a glorious moment in history,” said Janet. “It’s a moment when, at long last, women have made it clear that we will no longer be controlled, manipulated, or abused. I stand with those women and with those men equally outraged by discrimination.
Next up, Janet Jackson will headline the ESSENCE Music Festival in New Orleans on July 8. Following that she will continue a run of her “State of the World Tour” throughout North America, kicking off July 11 in Austin, TX.
Oh My Fellas! Gabrielle Union’s is Bootylicious over in Ibiza Spain!
It should be a crime for Gabrielle Union to wear anything but a bikini, and we think Dwyane Wade would agree.
Just one month after their PDA session in France, the happy couple are in Ibiza soaking up that Mediterranean sun, and Gabby is driving us crazy flaunting her insanely perfect beach body. Running around on the beach, she was rocking a tiny, metallic string bikini and spent some time cuddling up with her hubby.
Our jaws are literally on the floor looking at the 45-year-old actress’ rock-hard abs and bootylicious posterior. Gabby is never one to be modest when it comes to flaunting her curves, nor should she be.
Along with splashing around on the beach, Gabby and D-Wade chartered a boat with a group of friends to sail the sea. She shared their entire day full of sand, sea, drinks and even an indulgent foot massage.
#SUPREMECOURT: Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announces retirement
WASHINGTON -- Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy says he is retiring. That will give President Donald Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court.
The 81-year-old Kennedy said Wednesday he is stepping down after more than 30 years on the court. A Republican appointee, he has held the key vote on such high-profile issues as abortion, affirmative action, gay rights, guns, campaign finance and voting rights.
President Donald Trump says the search for a new Supreme Court justice will begin "immediately."
Trump spoke Wednesday shortly after Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy announced his retirement. Trump called Kennedy a man "of tremendous vision" and said he hopes the next justice will be "just as outstanding."
Kennedy's retirement gives Trump the chance to cement conservative control of the high court. Trump said his choice will come from a list of possible nominees that he put out during his campaign and updated last fall.
Trump says he met with Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy at the White House on Wednesday shortly before the announcement of the justice's retirement.
Trump says he discussed with Kennedy some potential replacements but declined to say which names were mentioned. The president says in the Oval Office that he will choose Kennedy's successor from a list of 25 names that have been under consideration.
The president says Kennedy was at the White House for about 30 minutes.
Below is the text of the letter Justice Anthony Kennedy sent to President Donald Trump announcing his retirement from the U.S. Supreme Court. It is dated June 27, 2018.
My dear Mr. President,
This letter is a respectful and formal notification of my decision, effective July 31 of this year, to end my regular active status as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, while continuing to serve in a senior status, as provided in 28 U.S.C 371 (b).
For a member of the legal profession it is the highest of honors to serve on this Court. Please permit me by this letter to express my profound gratitude for having had the privilege to seek in each case how best to know, interpret, and defend the Constitution and the laws that must always conform to its mandates and promises.
The “Mean Girls” star made announced the split on Instagram, saying, “Sometimes shooting stars shine so brightly that they burn out and now we must go separate ways, but I hope my path always crosses with his. Joseph Bradley Phillips and I have decided to part ways, break our engagement promise and continue on into the future as friends.”
He continued to say they cared so much for one another but “ignored things that were important to our individual personal growth.” It sounds like the breakup was some time ago, adding to the statement that they’ve “taken some time to heal before letting everyone know.”
The two got engaged in 2016 when the actor popped the question at Starbucks. They started dating one year prior.
First Photo of Brad Pitt & Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Once Upon a Time in Hollywood’ Is Here!
The first photo of Brad Pitt and Leonardo DiCaprio on the set of Quentin Tarantino’s “Once Upon A Time In Hollywood” is giving us all the feels!
The A-list actors, who have NEVER teamed up for a feature film before, are decked out in their ’60s gear as they pose in character for the upcoming film. Leo, who plays struggling TV actor Rick Dalton, shared the suave pic on Instagram knowing his 24 million followers would lose their sh*t over the powerful combo.
Wearing a leather bomber jacket, yellow turtleneck, and gold pendant, Leo stands tall next to Brad, who plays Leo’s character’s stunt double in the film.
Now, everyone who’s anyone is in this movie including Burt Reynolds, Timothy Olyphant, Luke Perry, Emile Hirsch, Dakota Fanning, James Marsden and freaking Al Pacino!
It mainly focuses on Dalton as he struggles to make it big during the Sharon Tate murder scandal. Did we mention Margot Robbie plays Tate?? Dalton is significant because he lives next door to Tate and her husband, Roman Polanski, when the Manson family murders take place.
Seeing Brad and Leo together has got us pumped for when it releases on August 9, 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Manson family murders
LeToya Luckett Is Pregnant Will Have Gender Reveal of First Baby on July 4th
LeToya Luckett and husband Tommicus Walker are expecting their first child!
The singer shared the good news #onthegram with the help of her stepdaughter, Madison.
“I know something you don’t know!” she said in the video announcement. “I think I’ll give you a hint. I’m going to sing you a song. Daddy and Ms. Toya, sitting in a tree. K-i-s-s-i-n-g. Ewwww, grow up! First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby!”
Sources close to the couple tell TMZ. LeToya plans to announce if she’s having a boy or a girl on the 4th of July with a fireworks show. She’s keeping the due date under wraps for now.
Pittsburgh Cop Charged With Criminal Homicide For Shooting Death Of Antwon Rose Jr.
Michael Rosfeld, the East Pittsburgh police officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Antwon Rose Jr., has been charged with criminal homicide.
The East Pittsburgh police officer who fatally shot 17-year-old Antwon Rose Jr. has been charged with criminal homicide.
Hours after he was sworn in on June 19, Officer Michael Rosfeld shot Antwon in the back three times as he ran away from officers during a traffic stop.
Antwon was unarmed when he was killed.
Rosfeld has been on administrative leave up until his arrest on Wednesday. The news of his arrest and criminal homicide charge comes two days after Antwon was laid to rest.
FYI: Criminal homicide is when a person intentionally, knowingly, recklessly or negligently causes the death of another human being.
Terry Crews Testifies for Rape Survivors on Capitol Hill
Earlier this year actor Terry Crews came forward accusing top WME agent Adam Venit of sexually assaulting him at an industry party
This week Terry testified on Capitol Hill in support of the Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights...
Common and Tiffany Haddish Dating? Rumors spark After Leaving Late Night Party Together
Common and Tiffany Haddish may be more than just co-stars as they were spotted on Wednesday night slipping past photographers and into the same SUV
There's video showing the two stars exiting a party in New York and their body language seems to say more than friends. In the footage, Common guides the actress past photogs and grabs her wrist to help her into a black SUV. He schmoozes for a while outside before slipping next to Haddish and heading off into the night.
Now, if they haven’t crossed that friend border, it may just be a matter of time. The two are both single after Common recently split from political commentator Angela Rye.
Even in photos, there’s obviously a connection between the powerful duo. Check out this pic of them at a party in March … locking eyes, laughing … that’s the look of desire right there.
Now, it would be pretty cool if they are hooking up, especially since they are spending so much time filming their new movie, “The Kitchen,” with Melissa McCarthy.
All work and no play when you have two single resident hotties is no fun for anyone.
#RHONY’ Ramona Singer Shows No Remorse For Trying To Meet Up With LuAnn De Lesseps’ Ex
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The demise of Bethenny Frankel and Carole Radziwill’s friendship has been grabbing all of the headlines during this season of Real Housewives of New York, but it looks like something is brewing between Luann de Lesseps and Ramona Singer. On this week’s episode, after completing her rehab, de Lesseps confronted Singer about her attempt to get an invite to her ex-husband Tom D’Agostino’s New Year’s Eve party, but Singer said that she did nothing wrong.
“I heard through the grapevine that Ramona was calling Tom to try to get invited to his party on the boat that the rehearsal dinner was on for our wedding,” de Lesseps told Dorinda Medley. “How low is that?”
While the women were at a Connecticut spa, Frankel and Sonja Morgan took de Lesseps’ side and let Singer know that she was not loyal. The SkinnyGirl founder called the situation “f***ed up,” and Morgan said she received an invite to the party but chose not to attend.
Singer explained that she asked for an invitation to the party because she was in Palm Beach and a friend wanted to go – and she didn’t feel bad about her actions. She said she didn’t want to hurt de Lesseps, but she doesn’t believe she did anything wrong because D’Agostino never did anything to her. And, she sees him for who he is and accepts him.
Then, Singer pointed the finger at de Lesseps.
“Luann, I wasn’t even invited to your wedding, so let’s call a spade a spade,” Singer said.
She went on to say that it was a bad call and she shouldn’t have asked for an invite, and she definitely shouldn’t have done it just because a friend asked her to. However, Singer says she didn’t even go to the party because D’Agostino told her they had reached capacity.
*Inside Scoop* - Ramona Singer barely gets invited anywhere, always has staff call to get invites and people don’t want to deal with her just showing up which has happened and YES going through the basement entrance. The Ramonacoaster is off the rails and out of service. #rhony
The party took place just days after de Lesseps’ Christmas Eve arrest for disorderly intoxication, battery of an officer, resisting arrest, and crimes against a person. The Countess revealed that her night in jail was hell because she didn’t have a blanket or shoes, and officers threw her a bologna sandwich – which is something she hadn’t eaten in 40 years.
She says she took a big bite of the sandwich and a mustard packet was inside. She says she pulled out something that looked like a dead fish hanging out of her mouth, and it was all just pathetic.
De Lesseps recently accepted a plea deal that avoided the felony charges. Instead, she pled guilty to a misdemeanor and will avoid any more jail time.
Tune in to new episodes of Real Housewives of New York to see if Ramona Singer ever apologizes, Wednesday nights on Bravo.
Disney Wins Antitrust Approval To Buy 21st Century Fox’s Assets
The Fox assets have been the subject of a bidding war between Comcast and Disney.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) ― Walt Disney Co has won U.S. antitrust approval to buy Twenty-First Century Fox Inc’s entertainment assets for $71.3 billion on the condition that it sell all 22 regional sports networks owned by Fox, the Justice Department said on Wednesday.
The Fox assets have been the subject of a bidding war between Disney and Comcast Corp, both of which want to expand their own entertainment businesses with Fox’s hit TV shows and movie franchises such as the “X-Men” superheroes and “The Simpsons,” to compete with fast-growing digital rivals Netflix Inc and Amazon.com Inc.
The deal does not include the nationally broadcast Fox News, Fox Business or Fox Sports networks.
Disney, which owns sports network ESPN, has agreed to divest all of Fox’s regional sports networks, which provide sports programming for regional and local markets, such as Fox’s YES Network, which airs New York Yankees baseball games around the New York metro area.
Together, Fox’s regional sports networks have about 61 million subscribers and have rights to broadcast live games of 44 of 91 U.S. professional sports teams in three of the four major sports leagues.
The Justice Department said that without the divestitures, “the proposed acquisition would eliminate the substantial head-to-head competition that currently exists between Disney and Fox and would likely result in higher prices for cable sports programming.”
The development could be a setback for Comcast, which has yet to respond to Disney’s latest offer for Fox, unveiled last week. Comcast, whose offer is worth $65 billion, declined to comment.
Analysts have antitrust concerns about Comcast’s competing bid, which would add Fox’s movie and TV studios to Comcast’s NBC Universal. Chief Executive Brian Roberts had said earlier that Comcast was willing to offer the same conditions as Disney and promised to fight for the deal in court if necessary.
The sports networks could attract a variety of bidders among technology and media companies looking to get their hands on live sports, sources said, although the industry-wide growth of these local sports networks has declined in the past few years as more viewers cut the cord on traditional cable packages.
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#RHoA: Is Nene Leakes And Sheree Whitfield Fighting Again After a Few Shady Tweets?
“The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 10 may have wrapped but that doesn’t mean the stars are done feuding with each other. After former cast member Sheree Whitfield shared a few shady tweets that fans felt were directed at Nene Leakes, the queen of shade posted a message calling out a hater on Tuesday.
During “RHOA” Season 10, the two women were at odds after Nene told cast members Sheree was in love with a convict, boyfriend Tyrone Gilliams. The former Penn basketball player, who is serving time in a federal prison, went on a date with Nene prior to meeting Sheree, but the two had different recollections of how the relationship played out.
Nonetheless, the ladies have been at war ever since and have posted shady tweets about past mugshots among other things. Most recently, it appears the Bravo stars are now insulting each other over their business ventures.
Fans began to think Sheree was shading Nene on Tuesday when she shared a tweet promoting her clothing line and alluding to a potential hater.
“#Joggers and more coming soon... #ShebySheree #livingmybestlife #Godstime #Istayontheirbrains,” she wrote.
Shortly after, around the time Nene began asking her fans where they think she will be opening her smaller boutique, Swaggslicious, Sheree shared another post that fans thought was meant to insult Nene. “Duhhhh, Athens swapmeet on Saturdays! #buyerbeware,” she tweeted.
After fans accused Sheree of being jealous of Nene’s success, the Swagg Boutique owner shared a tweet that appeared to brush off any haters.
“I wish I had time for the hate today and everyday from bitter Betty but I don’t! Gotta get these 2 stores open, launching a new clothing line and taking care of my sick husband at the moment! See y’all at the bank tho,” Nene wrote.
The potential reignition of the ladies’ feud come after reports Sheree was fired from “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” In April, sources told Us Weekly she was let go after the Season 10 reunion over issues with her storyline featuring Gilliam.
“Bravo can’t film inside or even outside the jail. This is causing a problem with her storyline,” the insider explained.
Taking her spot may be “America’s Next Top Model” alum Eva Marcille, who is expected to be a full-time cast member when “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” Season 11 airs on Bravo. The network has not confirmed if Nene will be returning to the reality series.
Now casting: Taraji P. Henson film seeking Latinos
Are you ready to make your mark on Atlanta’s film and TV industry? Are you the next Tyler Perry? ATL is in need of young stars. Check out the Peach City’s latest casting call for your chance at fame.
‘What Men Want’
Taraji P. Henson will star with Tracy Morgan and Aldis Hodge in the comedy “What Men Want,” according to Variety. The movie is inspired by the 2000 romantic comedy “What Women Want,” which starred Mel Gibson as a marketing executive who could hear what women are thinking. In “What Men Want,” the roles are reserved, and Henson, who portrays a sports agent, can hear men’s thoughts.
What are they looking for?
Hispanic/Latino men and women without hand or arm tattoos are needed to portray waitstaff. You’ll need to be a new face to the film and have brown khaki pants and a white polo shirt/button down.
When are they filming?
Filming will be in Midtown Atlanta on June 6 at a call time to be determined. You should have open availability for the day.
How much does it pay?
Pay is $75 for eight hours.
How do I submit?
Send an email to WMW2.Mhc@gmail.com with the subject line “Hispanic Male waitstaff” or “Hispanic Female waitstaff.” Also list any waitstaff experience you have, but experience isn’t required to submit.
Include three photos as well as your name, age, phone number, height and weight. List your sizes – men: shirt, neck, sleeve, pants, waist and shoe; women: shirt, bra/bust, shirt, pants and shoe.
State whether you have brown khakis and a white shirt.
#NewMusicVideo from Chris Brown Releases “Hope You Do”
Chris Brown surprises fans with a new video off the Platinum-certified album. The R&B superstar is back with his signature dance moves in the black-and-white visual for “Hope You Do.”
Breezy channels the late-great Fred Astaire as he performs various choreographed routines down the large staircases and hallways.
While the dancing is intricate the lyrics are simple, as Chris just pines for the distraction of another late-night hookup. “When my mind’s fucked up, I just don’t care at all,” he sings. “I just hope you pick up when it’s two or three / Girl, I’m way too drunk, I just don’t care at all.”
#HipHopNews: Meek Mill will Perform At The BET Awards
Meek Mill is coming to the BET Awards. For the first time since being released from prison in April, the Philly rapper will hit the stage for his first West Coast performance at the BET Experience on June 22 and BET Awards in L.A. on June 24.
In a statement to Billboard, Meek celebrated the homecoming. “Looking forward to returning to the stage to perform at this year’s BET Awards and BET Experience,” he said. “I wouldn’t be here without all my amazing fans who have supported me more than ever these last few months, so this year’s BET Experience concert at Staples Center is going to be extra special. Can’t wait to see y’all there. And of course love to everyone at BET for always being a great partner and always supporting me.”
Last month, Meek returned to the stage as a surprise guest at Miami’s Rolling Loud festival. Next up, he is set to perform at Hot 97’s Summer Jam this weekend and Made in America in September.
In addition to Meek, this year’s BET Awards performers include Nicki Minaj, Migos, Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., and Ella Mai. Hosted by Jamie Foxx, the 18th annual show airs June 24 at 8 p.m. EST
#STOP Beyonce and Jay-Z Didn’t Feature Twins Rumi and Sir in Tour Video!
#FIRSTLOOK: ‘A Star Is Born’ Trailer Starring Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper & Dave Chappelle
Warner Bros. Pictures has released the first trailer for their forthcoming drama, A Star is Born, with Lady Gaga is her first leading role and Bradley Cooper making his directorial debut.
WATCH HERE
About The Film:
In this new take on the tragic love story, he plays seasoned musician Jackson Maine, who discovers—and falls in love with—struggling artist Ally (Gaga). She has just about given up on her dream to make it big as a singer… until Jack coaxes her into the spotlight.
But even as Ally’s career takes off, the personal side of their relationship is breaking down, as Jack fights an ongoing battle with his own internal demons.
The Cast: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay and Sam Elliott
Mandy Moore Says She Was 'Hurt' That Ex Wilmer Valderrama Lied About Her Virginity
Mandy Moore is getting candid about her ex Wilmer Valderrama. Nearly two decades ago, the This Is Us star dated the That ’70s Show alum from 2000-02 when she was in her mid-teens. Years after the former pair split, Valderrama told radio host Howard Stern that he took Moore’s virginity and claimed, “the sex with Mandy was good, but it wasn’t like warm apple pie,” according to Elle. That same year, Moore told Elle that Valderrama’s comments were “utterly tacky, not even true, and it hurt my feelings because I like him.”
Now, more than 10 years later, the actress and singer is once again setting the record straight about her past relationship with Valderrama, with whom she is on good terms.
During a SiriusXM interview with Stern on Wednesday, Moore — who is engaged to Dawes frontman Taylor Goldsmith — said “he did not” take her virginity.
“I dated him when I was 16 and 17. No,” she said. “I love him and I still love him and he’s a very good friend, and that’s why I was so shocked by it. Because not only was it a fib, but it was so unlike him — it was so uncharacteristic.”
Moore, 34, shared that she and Valderrama, 38, met at a photo shoot for a teen magazine when she was 15, and noted that she had “never French-kissed a boy.”
“He was like my first, real, true boyfriend,” said Moore.
When Moore heard Valderrama’s interview 12 years ago on the Howard Stern Show, she was “hurt” and called the actor to address his false claims.
“I remember in the moment, he like tried to explain it away that sort of he did get caught up and he maybe insinuated more than actually like outright said it. I was like, ‘No, you outright said it,’ ” she shared.
“I was like, ‘Why would you ever talk about that to anybody? And lie about it, first of all?’ ” said Moore, who said the pals don’t “talk about it now.”
Though the moment was hurtful to Moore, she said that she’s “moved past it now.”
“I mean, this was 2005,” she said. “We’re not that close, but we’re friendly.”
Moore shared that the former couple has “some mutual friends” and they’ll “see each other around every now and then. He came to my house a couple months ago. I had some friends over.”
“He’s a good guy, he really is,” Moore said of her ex.
According to Stern, Valderrama called and asked that the interview be taken down.
“I don’t even know if I have the story right, but I think he called up and was like, ‘Can you guys not air that anymore?’ He felt real bad about it because I guess you weren’t the only one who gave him a call after that interview,” said Stern.
“I think he learned a valuable lesson that day,” said Moore.
#Sports: Terrell Owens Declines Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony Invitation
Terrell Owens is a member of Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2018 but he announced Thursday that he won’t be in Canton, Ohio, for the enshrinement ceremony, which is scheduled for Aug. 4.
“I am go grateful for all of of the support my family, friends, and certainly my fans, have shown me throughout my entire career in the National Football League. When it was announced that I was going to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the response received from my fans was overwhelming, and I am truly humbled. I am honored to be included among the group of fellow inducted individuals.
While I am incredibly appreciative of this opportunity, I have made the decision to publicity decline my invitation to attend the induction ceremony in Canton. I have already shared this information with the Hall. After visiting Canton earlier this year, I came to the realization that I wish to celebrate what will be one of the most memorable days of my life, elsewhere. At a later date, I will announce where and when I will celebrate my induction.
“I would also like to thank the San Francisco 49ers, the Philadelphia Eagles, the Dallas Cowboys, the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals for the time I was granted with each organization. I am thankful for the relationships forged and the lessons learned while part of each team. I wish to congratulate all past, current and future inductees. It is quite an honor to be part of such elite company. This honor is something that I will cherish forever.”
A short time later, Hall of Fame President & CEO David Baker issued this response.
“We are disappointed but will respect Terrell’s decision not to participate in the Enshrinement,” Baker said. “While unprecedented, the Pro Football Hall of Fame, the nearly 5,000 volunteers and the entire community are committed to celebrating the excellence of the Class of 2018 that will kick off the NFL’s 99th season.“
In addition to Owens, the 2018 class includes Ray Lewis, Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Brian Dawkins, Bobby Beathard, Jerry Kramer and Robert Brazile.
Baker added: “As we do not want to detract from this great honor being enjoyed by the seven other members of the Class of 2018, their family, friends, and fans; the Pro Football Hall of Fame will have no further comment on the decision made by Terrell Owens.”
At the Step Up Inspiration Awards, Regina Hall's message is clear: 'Pursue excellence, not likes'
At the Step Up Inspiration Awards, Regina Hall's message is clear: 'Pursue excellence, not likes'
Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, from left, honoree Regina Hall and Sanaa Lathan at the 20th annual Step Up Inspiration Awards. (Amy Tierney / Thrive Images)
While January Jones, Sanaa Lathan, Julie Bowen and Kaley Cuoco were among the celebrities who turned out for the 20th annual Step Up Inspiration Awards, Friday afternoon’s real stars were the children and female alumnae who are part of the Los Angeles-based mentoring program.
With that in mind, honoree Regina Hall, a star of “Girls Trip,” made a point of doling out advice to the girls in the audience as she accepted the organization’s Inspiration Award. “We’re in a time of social media so I encourage our beautiful young girls to pursue excellence, not likes,” Hall told the crowd. “It’s really easy to look and compare yourself but who you are is so incredibly powerful. And you don’t have to look, think or be like anyone. You just have to love to your highest degree and pursue your highest best. And that shouldn’t be compared to anything.”
This was just one of the many uplifting speeches given during the reception and luncheon, which was presented by the Coach Foundation.
The June 1 benefit, which was at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, raised close to $500,000, which is nearly half of the funds needed for the nonprofit’s annual initiatives for girls living in underserved Los Angeles communities. Step Up’s confidence-building mentorship program has seen tremendous success, which was underscored by the sheer number of past and present Step Up participants in attendance at the luncheon.
Jennie Garth brought her young daughters along to the affair. “I love showing my girls that a part of what I do is this kind of work, which is bringing awareness to things that are important to me,” she said while walking the event’s red carpet. “It’s not about looking pretty and showing up. It’s about lending my name and helping organizations get the awareness that they need.”
Garth said she has worked with Step Up for a number of years now. “I came from a household where I was taught I could do anything and the world is your oyster,” she said. “But there are a lot of young women that grow up and don’t have that support. So this organization provides that support to those women and allows them access to mentors and things they wouldn’t have access to.”
During the ceremony, Channing Dungey, president of ABC Entertainment, hit the stage to moderate an interview with Hall. As Dungey made her way toward the podium, the audience members quickly rose to their feet for a standing ovation — a nod to Dungey’s recent cancellation of the “Roseanne” reboot following the comedian’s recent racist remarks on Twitter. The Step Up Los Angeles board member declined interviews on the carpet and kept all focus on the afternoon’s message of empowerment.
The Game Reportedly Loses $20 Million Lawsuit Against Viacom Over Money Owed to Sexual Assault Accuser
Last year it was reported, The Game lost a $7 million sexual harassment lawsuit against former ‘She Got Game’ contestant Priscilla Rainey after she accused him of sexually harassing her on his reality show.
The Game said Viacom should take that hit, plus another $13 mil in damages. Well the rapper took an “L”..
According to The Blast reports, The Game has come up empty in his $20 million-dollar lawsuit against Viacom after a judge denied the rapper’s attempt to hold the media company liable for the judgment a contestant from his dating show won against him relating to sexual assault. Viacom denied they should be liable for the $7.1 judgment and sought to have the entire case dismissed.
On June 5, the judge came back with his decision and sided with the media company by dismissing The Game’s case.
The court order states that Viacom’s decision to cast Rainey as a cast member was an exercise of their free speech rights.
As a result, the judge threw out the case and denied the rapper the chance to amend his complaint.
Samantha Bee Apologizes Defiantly For Last Week’s First-Daughter Slur On ‘Full Frontal’
Samantha Bee opened Full Frontal with a full-throated/defiant apology for having called White House adviser/First Daughter Ivanka Trump a “feckless c**t” on last week’s show – a line that earned her a Presidential tweet wondering why TBS had not yet sacked her and the late-night show that brought her to America’s TV.
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“Hi I’m Samantha Bee,” You know, a lot of people were offended and angry I used an epithet to describe the president’s daughter and adviser last week. It is a word I have used on the show many times, hoping to reclaim it. This time I used it as an insult. I crossed the line, I regret it and I do apologize for that.
The problem is, that many women have heard that word at the worst moments of thelr lives. A lot of them don’t want that word reclaimed. They want it gone. And, I don’t blame them.
I don’t want to inflict more pain on them. I want this show to be challenging and I want it to be honest, but I never intended it to hurt anyone, except Ted Cruz.
Many men were also offended by my use of the word. I do not care about that.
I hate that this distracted from more important issues. I hate that I did something to contribute to the nightmare of 24-hour news cycles that we’re all white-knuckling through. I should have known that a potty-mouthed insult would be inherently more interesting to them than juvenile immigration policy.
I would do anything to help those kids. I hate that this distracted from them. So, to them I am also sorry.
And look, if you are worried about the death of civility. Don’t sweat it. I’m a comedian. People who hone their voices in basement bars while yelling back at drunk hecklers are definitely not paragons of civility.
I’m really sorry that I said that word. But, you know what? Civility is just nice words, maybe we should all worry little bit more about the niceness of our actions.
Thank you for listening.
It was Bee’s third time apologizing for the segment on the previous Wednesday’s edition of Full Frontal, in which she name called Ivanka for tweeting a pretty photo of herself with one of her children, instead of doing something about her father’s immigration policy of taking children away from their parents.
See The FABULOUS Fashions from The Ocean’s 8 Premiere
The cast of Ocean’s 8 came together on Tuesday night to celebrate the New York premiere of its anticipated film. In addition to Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, and Cate Blanchett, celebrities including Gigi Hadid, Alexander Wang, and Ezra Miller also made appearances on the highly fashionable red carpet.
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Khloe Kardashian Is Worried For Tristan Thompson’s NBA Career, Blames Internet Trolls For His Fall
It seems that Khloe Kardashian is worried about her baby daddy’s future in the NBA.
To say that Tristan Thompson and his Cleveland Cavaliers teammates were not very lucky during the past three games would be an understatement.
The Cavs have been caught in a nasty war of words against several members of the Warriors.
Many predict before the men reach to game 7, Tristan and Draymond Green might assault each other.
According to a source close to Khloe, she feels that the cheating scandal, the Internet trolls might get the best of her man and he could jeopardize his career.
The insider confessed: “Khloe is extremely nervous and anxious about Tristan’s upcoming game. She’s so emotionally invested, this isn’t just a game for her, in her mind their whole relationship could depend on him winning. If he loses, it could potentially be devastating for them as a couple because Khloe fears Tristan will subconsciously blame her for the loss. As stupid as the Kardashian curse rumors are they have an impact. People taunt Tristan about them, and Khloe’s terrified he’s secretly going to hold it against her or resent her unfairly if he loses and the Kardashian curse gets blamed. She’s praying night and day that he wins.”
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ Gizelle Bryant Has New Man After Recent Split from Sherman Douglas
The “Real Housewives of Potomac” reality couple Gizelle Bryant and Sherman Douglas have called it quits after being together for a-year-and-a-half.
Bryant revealed that she and her former boo were having communication issues and couldn’t seem to work past them. During episode 10 of Season 3, the reality star dropped the unfortunate news to Robyn and Juan Dixon who were extremely shocked.
“Sherman and I have huge communication issues, OK? So we agreed we’re going to counseling, we’re gonna make things better,” Bryant told the pair. “So I call him when I was coming over here, and he said, ‘I need another perspective to see whether or not we should even be in this relationship.’ I am here to try to fight to make this relationship work, and for him to not even try to meet me halfway makes me feel like I’m not even worth fighting for.”
The RHOP star told The Daily Dish that she and Douglas were done for good and there wasn’t any hope of repairing their relationship.
“Sherman is a fantastic guy, like totally fantastic. However, I know I’m a lot to deal with. I get that. So the key to having a relationship with me is communication,” Bryant explained. “And I think that throughout the intensity of our relationship, he kind of shut down and just would not communicate with me. So it’s just hard to go down a road knowing that a person just lacks the ability to communicate. So, you know, we had to go our separate ways.”
The Bravo star admitted that she had her doubts of bringing Douglas on the show and felt their “public” relationship may have been too much for him.
However, the two still come across each other at the gym where they first met and Bryant said she shows Douglas “mad love,” but doesn’t “know if he wants to talk to me anymore.” She seems to be handling the break-up pretty well, but she said the news was a little hard to accept for her three daughters.
“My daughters were sad. And it made me really kind of want to work at the relationship harder than I would normally. Because normally, I’m like the Breakup Queen, Bryant said. “So knowing that my girls loved Sherman, I really wanted to work on it a little harder. But it’s a good lesson for children to know sometimes it doesn’t work out and you move on, and hopefully they’ll like the next guy.”
According to Bravo, The RHOP star said she’s already dating a new man, but claimed it’s nothing serious.
Alice Marie Johnson tells Donald Trump: ‘I am going to make you proud’
Alice Marie Johnson thanks Kim K. and Donald Trump as soon as she left an Alabama prison after 21 years behind bars.
“I feel like my life is starting over again,” an emotional Johnson told reporters outside the prison in Aliceville.
Johnson admitted that she didn’t know much about Kardashian before the starlet became involved in her case. But, over time, they formed a bond, and Kardashian was the one to break the clemency news to Johnson in a phone call with her lawyers.
“I started screaming, and crying and jumping. I think I lost it for a moment,” Johnson recalled.
As for Trump, she said she wants him to know that she won’t let him down.
“I am going to make you proud that you gave me this second chance,” Johnson told CNN
Philadelphia 76ers President Resigns After Wife’s Twitter Controversy
The president of the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers, Bryan Colangelo, resigned on Thursday following allegations that he used burner accounts on Twitter to criticize players.
A story in The Ringer last month suggested that Colangelo controlled multiple anonymous Twitter accounts that trash-talked current and former players on his team. The team hired the law firm Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison to investigate, and the firm revealed Thursday that it was Colangelo’s wife, Barbara Bottini, who set up and posted on the accounts.
Paul Weiss noted that its investigation was limited because Bottini deleted the contents of her iPhone by using a factory reset prior to turning over the phone.
“It has become clear Bryan’s relationship with our team and his ability to lead the 76ers moving forward has been compromised,” the Sixers said in a statement.
Colangelo defended himself in a statement, saying he had no knowledge of his wife’s activities.
“While I am grateful that the independent investigation conducted by the 76ers has confirmed that I had no knowledge of or involvement in the Twitter activity conducted by my wife,” Colangelo said. “I vigorously dispute the allegation that my conduct was in any way reckless. At no point did I ever purposefully or directly share any sensitive, non-public, club-related information with her.”
He added that his wife’s actions “were a seriously misguided effort to publicly defend and support me.”
The accounts that The Ringer identified criticized both players and the team’s former general manager, Sam Hinkie. One tweet, for example, accused former Sixers player Jahlil Okafor of failing a physical and ruining the chances of trading him to the New Orleans Pelicans in 2017.
The Sixers said that head coach Brett Brown will take over Colangelo’s duties until a new general manager can be hired.
“We find the situation to be disappointing for our entire organization,” the team added in its statement. “We are determined to continue the tremendous progress we have made over the last two seasons in our quest to win an NBA championship.
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