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“Homecoming” Star Julia Roberts for Entertainment Weekly!

Julia Roberts covers the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly magazine photographed by Carter Smith.

On the the current social climate weighing on her: “For people to have a voice in any capacity is paramount,” says the actress. “But it is so, so challenging to find any kind of clarity in these times. There’s so much mire and bulls—. And you feel like it’s five steps forward with #MeToo, Time’s Up. 

Then [there’s] this whole Kavanaugh mess, and people are being so disrespectful and unkind. Why on earth would a person put their life through what she is putting her life through and not be telling the truth? I just go, ‘F—, I [don’t] even know which way is up anymore.’ ”

#RHoA: Kenya Moore ‘not invited’ by producers to event filmed for ‘RHoA’, But she was in the Building!

Kenya Moore isn’t done with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” after all. The pregnant reality star attended Cynthia Bailey’s party for Seagrams Escapes on Thursday night and was wearing a mic for the soirée, an insider told Page Six on Friday.

“She was not invited by producers,” the insider said. “She attended as a guest and may or may not appear in the final edit as her appearance did not impact the story.”

We’re told Bailey’s costars Nene Leakes, Kandi Burruss, Porsha Williams, Shamea Morton, Eva Marcille, Shamari De Voe, Tanya Sam and Yovanna Logan were also in attendance.

Earlier this month Moore was spotted showing off her baby bump alongside Porsha Williams, who is also expecting her first child.

Moore, 47, exited the Bravo show in July over contract negotiations

#Empire: Who's in the Casket in Season 5?

Someone DIED on Empire and the mystery surrounding that significant death will be an overarching theme in Season 5.

In a flash-forward six months ahead, Lucious (Terrence Howard) is seen tearfully standing over a closed coffin mourning the loss of someone whose identity has yet to be revealed. Is it--gasp--Cookie (Taraji P. Henson)? Or perhaps a fakeout and the coffin is actually empty? As the season unfolds, showrunner Brett Mahoney says we'll see even more intermittent vignettes that will offer up additional clues as to whose life was ended. However, their death will somehow make sense. "Hopefully it will feel satisfying and significant. And it will have deep ramifications," he previously told TV Guide.

While we wait for the deceased identity to be revealed, here's who we think ended up in that mysterious grey coffin and why.

Cookie Lyon

Lucious' pained expression suggests that whoever is in that coffin meant a lot to him and as his ride-or-die wife, Cookie certainly fits the bill. The loss of the Lyon family matriarch would be devastating but it's not like Empire hasn't toyed with the idea of her death before. Last season, Cookie suffered a mild heart attack that scared her family into getting their act together and she ultimately recovered. And while it seems unfathomable that the show would ever part ways with its animal print-wearing verbal assassin, showrunner Brett Mahoney previously told TV Guide that he's not afraid to kill off a member of the Lyon family, meaning that no one--not even Cookie--is safe in the world of Empire.

Hakeem Lyon

Hakeem (Bryshere "Yazz" Gray) survived a traumatic shooting in the Season 4 finale that resulted in him losing a part of his lung. While the injury has significantly hindered his breathing, thus altering the youngest Lyon's ability to rap, he seems otherwise stable. However, Becky (Gabourey Sidibe) telling Lucious "No one could have known" in the flash-forward hints at an unexpected death. Given that Hakeem is still suffering the side effects of the shooting and he's not exactly taking care of himself, it's possible that his condition could worsen ultimately lead to his death. Stranger things have happened on the show.

No One

What if Lucious isn't mourning the loss of a person, but rather his old life? In one of those ominous flash-forwards, the FBI shows up at the end of the deceased's funeral demanding to speak with him. Given Lucious' extensive list of enemies and his willingness to do whatever it takes to rebuild his fallen empire, it's not surprising that he would ruffle the wrong feathers and cost his family everything, including their old identities. Lucious might be too proud to snitch but that doesn't mean he wouldn't fake the death of a loved one in order to protect them.

Who do you think is in the casket? Let us know!

Empire airs Wednesdays at 8/7c on Fox.

#NewMusic Leona Lewis Featuring Hellberg on New Song, ‘Headlights’

British vocal powerhouse Leona Lewis teams with Swedish artist and producer, Hellberg, for the genre-bending new single, “Headlights.” Released under Sony Music, the song marks a new direction in Hellberg’s career, as his music shifts towards a modern and redefined pop sound.

The energetic, and euphoric “Headlights” is cleverly-written and boats a pop, EDM, island vibe with flawless vocals from three-time GRAMMY-nominated songstress Leona. A beautiful piano melody sets up the record before Leona’s delicate voice glides in. Innovative rhythms and heavy drops contrast beautifully with deep verses and scorched soul vocals. With diverse backgrounds, Hellberg and Leona’s collaboration manifests an incredible cross-over of pop and dance music.

LISTEN and WATCH HERE

“Working with Hellberg on creating something so different has been a lot of fun!” said Leona. “‘Headlights’ is about finding your own light and trusting in your own strength to get through tough times. I love being able to use my voice in different types of music to touch people across the world. I hope this song connects as deeply with everyone as it does with me.”

Leona is currently back in the studio recording.

#NewHipHop from Lil’ Kim – “Nasty One” Remix Ft. Stefflon Don, Kranium, & HoodCelebrity

Lil Kim takes the dancehall route for the remix to her “Nasty One” single.

The veteran rapper taps Stefflon Don, Kranium, and HoodCelebrityy for a stepping and intoxicating collaboration with production from iLLWayno.

LISTEN HERE

“I always have to keep people guessing. When we decided to do this remix, I wanted it to feel like I was in the club,” states Lil’ Kim. “That’s why having Steff, Kranium, and HoodCelebrittyy on it was major. Each artist brings their own essence to the track, and it’s fire!”

Thoughts?

#DOMESTICTERRORISM: Here's what we know about the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting suspect

PITTSBURGH, Pa. - Police have identified the man who opened fire during Saturday services at a Pittsburgh synagogue. as Robert Bowers, 46. Bowers is a Pittsburgh resident, according to our sister station WPXI. 

Eleven people were killed at Tree of Life synagogue in Squirrel Hill. Bowers was shot during a firefight with police, which left four officers shot. 

Bowers was shot multiple times by police and is in fair condition at Allegheny General Hospital, Public Safety Director Wendell Hissrich said. 

Law enforcement negotiated with Bowers while he was inside the building, sources said, and during those negotiations he was talking about his hatred for Jewish people. Bowers eventually surrendered.

Federal prosecutors have charged Bowers with 29 counts in deaths of 11 people including:

Eleven counts of Obstruction of Exercise of Religious Beliefs Resulting in Death 

Eleven counts of Use of a Firearm to Commit Murder During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence

Four counts of Obstruction of Exercise of Religious Beliefs Resulting in Bodily Injury to a Public Safety Officer

Three counts of Use and Discharge of a Firearm During and in Relation to a Crime of Violence

A social media profile for a man named Robert Bowers shows a feed full of anti-Semitic posts, including one from just hours before the shooting started.

“I can’t sit by and watch my people get slaughtered,” Bowers wrote before he began shooting at the Tree of Life synagogue, as he singled out the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS), a group which helps Jewish refugees enter the United States.

“HIAS likes to bring invaders in that kill our people,” Bowers wrote on Saturday morning. “Screw your optics, I’m going in

HIAS is a nonprofit group that helps refugees around the world find safety and freedom. The organization says it is guided by Jewish values and history.

Back on October 10, Bowers also posted about HIAS, including a screen shot from the group’s website: “You like to bring in hostile invaders to dwell among us?” he wrote.

The social media site Gab.com says Bowers had a profile on their website, the Associated Press reported. The company says the account was verified after Saturday's shooting and matched the name of the gunman mentioned on police radio communications.

The profile was later removed.

Bowers also re-posted comments from others on Gab that expressed hatred towards Jews – one of those postings from the last week claimed that “Jews are waging a propaganda war against Western civilization,” concluding that ‘we are headed towards certain extinction in the next 200 years and we’re not even aware of it.’

Bowers joined others in focusing their ire recently on the refugee ‘caravan’ in southern Mexico, which is making its way slowly towards the United States border, alleging that Jewish groups like HIAS were using it to spearhead an ‘invasion.’

Gab said in a statement that it suspended the alleged gunman's account, backed up the content and notified the FBI, the Associated Press reported.

Gab says its mission is to defend free expression and individual liberty online for all people. The social media site is popular with far-right extremists.

Tiffany Haddish Announces ‘She Ready’ Stand-Up Tour

The Emmy Award-winning comedian and actress’ She Ready Tour will kick off on New Year’s Eve in Miami.

The 12-date mini-tour will wrap up on March 21 in Seattle, Washington.

At this time, there are no dates scheduled in major markets like New York City, Chicago and Atlanta.

See the She Ready Tour dates below:

December 31 – Miami, FL @ James L Knight Center

January 25 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mirage Hotel and Casino

January 26 – Las Vegas, NV @ Mirage Hotel and Casino

February 7 – Albuquerque, NM @ Kiva Auditorium

February 9 – Phoenix, AZ @ Comerica Theatre

February 14 – San Jose, CA @ Center for the Performing Arts

February 16 – Bakersfield, CA @ Fox Theatre

February 22 – Los Angeles, CA @ Microsoft Theater

February 28 – Sacramento, CA @ Community Theatre

March 2 – Fresno, CA @ Warnors Center for the Performing Arts

March 16 – Portland, OR @ Keller Auditorium

March 21 – Seattle, WA @ Paramount Theatre

You going?

Travis Scott And Kylie Jenner Splurge On $13.45M Beverly Hills Mansion

Kylie Jenner and her baby daddy Travis Scott share an eight-month-old daughter named Stormi and just went half on a $13.45 million mansion in the area known as the Beverly Hills Post Office.

The house was built in 1971 and sold for $6.3 million to a development firm in 2012. The property was renovated before being placed back on the market in 2017.  It features a  2,300 square foot master bedroom which includes a his and hers bathroom and takes up much of the home’s second floor. The home also features an upgraded kitchen, a huge swimming pool, a lavish backyard full of greenery and a multi-car garage.

This wouldn’t be Kylie or Travis’ first home, but it is the first home they’ve purchased together.

This could possibly mean that things are getting a lot more serious between the two — which is pretty clear as they both currently refer to one another as hubby and wifey.

Is Angela Bassett is returning as “Marie Laveau” for the Season Finale of “AHS: Apocalypse”?

Angela Bassett is returning as “Marie Laveau” for the Season Finale of “AHS: Apocalypse”? According to the Twitter account of AHS Central they say so. 

However we know how Ryan Murphy has tricks up his sleeves. So we’ll wait to here from him! If this true, I'm ecstatic to see Angela Bassett returning this season...love her!!

Cleveland Cavaliers fire coach Ty Lue after 0-6 start

(UPI) Former Cleveland Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue talks to the media during practice before Game 4 of the NBA Finals on June 7 at Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland. Photo by Larry W. Smith/EPA-EFE

Oct. 28 (UPI) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers have fired coach Ty Lue after an 0-6 start to the 2018 season.

Sources told ESPN and The Athletic that the Cavaliers are meeting with assistant Larry Drew, who is likely to serve as an interim coach.

Lue, 41, posted a 128-83 record in four seasons as the Cavaliers' coach. He also had a 41-20 mark in the postseason, including a championship during the 2015-2016 campaign.

Lue had three years remaining on his five-year, $35 million contract.

"You helped me see the big picture," Cavaliers star Kevin Love wrote on Instagram. "Life changing experiences and teaching points. Nothing but love and admiration. Know we will work towards something greater together again. Thank you."

The Cavaliers' roster has been informed of Lue's firing. The squad lost to the Indiana Pacers 119-107 on Saturday in Cleveland.

The Cavaliers host the Atlanta Hawks at 7 p.m. Tuesday in Cleveland.

Diddy Has A Message For Cassie: ‘If anyone sees @cassie this weekend please tell her to listen to this song 100 times!’

A few days after the singer/actress posted a video of herself hungover.

Diddy posted a pic of Michael Jackson’s song “The Lady In My Life” and captioned the post “If anyone see @Cassie this weekend tell her to listen to this song 100 times! ❤️LOVE.”

I’m surprise Diddy did not post his classic joint “Last Night” featuring Keyshia Cole ….

Aretha Franklin's estate sued over unpaid legal bills

Aretha Franklin‘s estate is being sued by her lawyer. Gregory Reed claims he had trouble collecting what was owed to him by the Queen of Soul — who died in August 2018 at age 76 — while she was still alive and has filed documents seeking almost $54K to cover legal bills dating back to 2012.

In documents obtained by TMZ, the lawyer’s firm claimed they provided a number of services to the ‘Natural Woman’ singer, including negotiations on her final contract with Atlantic Records, but the last payment they received from her was in August 2012 for around $10,000.

It was revealed last month that the “I Say a Little Prayer” hitmaker hadn’t left a will, so her four sons, Clarence, 63, Edward, 61, Ted, 54, and Kecalf, 48, may have to wait years to find out how much of their mother’s estate they’re entitled to.

Franklin owned her estate, several properties in Detroit and maintained ownership of the songs she wrote — except her most popular singles like “Respect.”

Chris Rock Set To Direct Kevin Hart Comedy About Divorce

Chris Rock is putting on his director’s hat for a new #KevinHart film.

Chris Rock will be teaming up with Will Packer to produce a comedy titled “Coparenting” for Universal Pictures. The comedy, which will star Hart, will be written by “Black-Ish” writer Yamara Taylor. The film will tell the story of a stay-at-home dad who takes care of his kids while his CEO wife works. Things fall apart once the wife files for divorce, which leaves the man in financial and emotional hardship. The two end up fighting over the custody of their children and other marital issues.

The project is based on a concept created by Rock and Hart. Working on the producing team with Packer is James Lopez through Will Packer Productions. Rock will also serve as a producer through his company Chris Rock Enterprises. Overseeing the film is Universal Executive Vice President of Production Kristin Lowe with John Cheng and Carli Haney,  serving those roles for Hartbeat.

Rock made his directorial debut with the 2014 comedy “Top Five,” which started Rosario Dawson and Gabrielle Union.

Jenna Dewan Officially Files for Divorce From Channing Tatum

Jenna Dewan has made the first move and pulled the trigger to end her marriage with Channing Tatum by filing for divorce.

According to documents obtained by website The Blast, Jenna filed for divorce on Friday afternoon in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.

In the filing — which was filed by high-powered celebrity attorney Samantha Spector — Dewan is asking for joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s daughter, 5-year-old Everly Elizabeth Maiselle Tatum. She is also seeking child support and spousal support.

According to the filing, Jenna also is asking to have her name restored to Jenna Dewan.

Along with Dewan’s filing, we have also obtained Channing Tatum’s response — filed shortly after Dewan’s — in which he is also asking for joint custody. The filings are a clear indication that the couple is working together on an amicable divorce.

Our sources say they are negotiating a settlement in private.

The stars were married in 2009 and announced their separation in April.

At the time of their split, the former couple said, “We have lovingly chosen to separate as a couple. We fell deeply in love so many years ago and have had a magical journey together. Absolutely nothing has changed about how much we love one another, but love is a beautiful adventure that is taking us on different paths for now,” the couple said at the time of their split.

They continued, “There are no secrets nor salacious events at the root of our decision — just two best-friends realizing it’s time to take some space and help each other live the most joyous, fulfilled lives as possible. We are still a family and will always be loving dedicated parents to Everly.”

Jenna’s career has skyrocketed recently with her role in the hit TV show “The Resident,” while Tatum most recently starred in the animated flick, “Smallfoot.”

'Halloween' is still scaring the Box Office for a second week in a Row!

(BOM) The weekend played out mostly as expected with a repeat of last weekend's top four films, led by Universal's Halloween, which has now delivered over $126 million in just ten days in release. Lionsgate's release of Summit's Hunter Killer led the week's new wide releases with a top five finish while A24's expansion of Jonah Hill's Mid90s secured a top ten finish. The biggest news, however, might be the overall month of October, which is now the highest grossing October of all-time with grosses topping $785 million with three days in the month left to go.

Repeating atop the weekend box office is Universal's release of Blumhouse and Miramax's Halloween. The horror hit dipped 58% in its second weekend, delivering an estimated $32 million as its domestic cume now climbs over $126 million after just ten days in release, all on a reported $10 million production budget.

Halloween is also the #1 film internationally, delivering an estimated $25.6 million from 62 markets for an international total that now stands at $45.6 million and a global cume topping $172 million. The film added 39 markets this weekend including a #1 finish in Germany with an estimated $3.2 million along with openings in France ($2.3m), Australia ($2m), Spain ($1.36m), Brazil ($1.4m) and Italy ($1.27m). The film will open in Thailand and Korea next weekend while it won't be debuting in Japan until April 12, 2019.

Warner Bros.'s A Star is Born continues its strong run both at home and abroad, dropping just -26% domestically this weekend for a $14.1 million three-day and a domestic cume that has now climbed to nearly $149 million. Internationally, A Star is Born dipped just -23% this weekend, adding an additional $17.6 million from 75 markets in release for an international total that now stands at $104.6 million and a global tally topping $253 million.

The Top Ten at the Box office are as follows!

1. Halloween (2018) $32,045,000

2. A Star is Born $14,145,000 

3. Venom (2018)  $10,800,000

4. Goosebumps 2: Haunted Halloween $7,500,000

5. Hunter Killer $6,650,000 

6. The Hate U Give $5,100,000 

7. First Man $4,935,000 

8. Smallfoot $4,750,000

9. Night School $3,255,000

10. 1Mid 90s $3,000,000

Camila Cabello Slams Pregnancy Rumors: 'Leave Me And My Belly Alone!'

Camila Cabello had to interrupt her Friday night festivities when she was made to address false pregnancy rumors after sharing a photo on Instagram. “You’re still the only thing I did right,” Cabello wrote with the image, which, to some fans, appeared to show a small bump protruding beneath the veil of her outfit. 

Furthermore, that the bump in question, was a sign that the former Fifth Harmony songbird and her boyfriend, Matthew Hussey, were planned to bring a child into the world together. 

Of course, this wasn’t at all the case, and she was more than willing to set the record straight on the gossip. “Guys don’t be crazy. I’VE BEEN TOURING AMERICA EATING DELICIOUS FOODS LEAVE ME AND MY BELLY ALONE!” she debunked with a comment beneath the post. 

The silly rumor comes six months after the “Consequences” songbird began dating the 31-year-old British dating coach, her love life with whom she’s kept *somewhat* under wraps ever since they were pictured coupled up in February. 

Aside from stepping down from her throne to address baby rumors, Cabello recently wrapped up her touring stint on Taylor Swift’s “Reputation Tour” earlier this month. She’s also slated to perform during this year’s iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour, which kicks off in November.

The #MAGAbomber was a stripper with a ‘steroid problem’

The Florida man charged with sending at least 13 mail bombs was a fitness-obsessed male stripper who dreamt of becoming a professional wrestler, according to a new report Friday.

Cesar Sayoc Jr. traveled to jiggle joints across the country during the 1990s, Ohio event promoter Tony Valentine told the Washington Examiner.

Valentine said the 56-year-old was a “big muscle head” who “wanted to be a professional wrestler — that was his dream.”

 “He really couldn’t find his niche in life, and I guess he found it now,” Valentine told the Examiner. “Back in the nineties, he was running around from Minnesota to the Carolinas to Florida. He was like a gypsy.”

“He would show up and do an individual act and leave,” he added. “He was dancing for a guy out in Oklahoma, too.”

Valentine vouched for Sayoc in his grand theft auto case in 2014 — when Sayoc was employed as a strip club manager while also dancing at an all-male strip club.

Valentine said he wouldn’t hire the Aventura, Florida, resident again.

“He’s like 900 years old now,” he said. “I wouldn’t hire a 50- or 60-year-old stripper.”

Sayoc’s cousin told NBC News that he worked as an exotic dancer and a bouncer at many strip clubs.

He was a “loose cannon” and a “lost soul” who didn’t speak to his family and had a problem with steroids, the unidentified cousin, who lives in Florida, said.

“He’s been in the strip clubs since he was 22, that was his life,” the cousin said. “He was a male dancer and he wanted to be a wrestler. He was taking steroids. He was all buffed up…. He was built like a rock.”

Sayoc seemed proud of his body. In 2010, he posted a photo collage on Facebook showing himself shirtless and flexing his muscles.

“If birds didnt fly south for the winter and sun didnt rise in the east would tomorrow come.” he bizarrely commented on the photo.

Court records show that Sayoc filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2012. The filing said he “lives with his mother” in Aventura and had been working for a year as a “store manager” of an investment company in Hollywood, Florida.

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

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Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott Share their love for one another in GQ 

Kylie Jenner and Travis Scott welcomed GQ into their private world for the magazine's August cover story, opening up about their one of a kind courtship and posing together for the first time.

While they've hit a couple red carpets and events together, the shoot is their first one for a magazine together, with Kylie rocking a sexy bodysuit on the cover while her man sports a pinstriped suit.

In the accompanying interview, we learn the two met at Coachella, which was one of the stops on the rapper's tour in 2017. They immediately hit it off. "So he said, 'I'm going back on tour — what do we want to do about this?' Because we obviously liked each other," Kylie explained.

The solution: she joined him on the road. "I really jumped on the bus. And then we rode off into the sunset. I did the whole tour with him," she said.

"We had a lot of downtime. It was organic. And we would just go to these random cities. We got to not be who we really were," Scott said of the experience. "Like, if we were in L.A., I feel like it would've been way different. Everything happened for a reason. We weren't going out as 'Kylie and Trav.' We would just be in Cleveland, walking the street for hours. We would go on walks, and no one would bother us."

A lot of scrutiny comes with dating (and especially having a child with) one of the Kardashian-Jenner clan, something Scott Disick dubbed the "Kardashian Kurse." Trav, however, doesn't seem too concerned about being its latest victim.

"I don't even be looking at motherf--kers. I don't be looking at s--t. Kylie actually likes me for me. Man, hell nah. Nervous for what? I'm on my own island," he told the mag. "So hey, come over there to Astroworld. I'm not into all the other s--t. I don't get involved. I'm over here. Kylie is different."

Jenner admitted that Scott "gets more angry" about some of the attention and news headlines that come with the territory, but he's not alone in it. "I know these stories aren't going to matter, so don't even let them affect you, you know?" she said. "But it's not just men - it's friends, it's people who come and just don't know how to handle it. It's the negative. There's a lot of people who love us, but there's also a huge handful of people who don't like us."

And since her mere presence attracts more fans and paparazzi than usual, Jenner won't show on purpose, to let him "do this own thing." She adds, "I don't want it to be Kylie and Trav. If people don't ever see us together, that's okay with me."

Near the end of the article, they were both asked to reveal the last time they cried. For Travis, it was when Stormi was born, "as soon as I heard her crying." He noted that he was there for the whole birth, adding, "it was crazy."

Kylie said she shed a few tears after a recent "little fight" with her man, mainly because she was "just overwhelmed." They made up after she flew out to Houston to see her, where he gave her a chain with Stormi's name on it.

"When we fight, it's usually just because we've been away from each other for too long and we didn't see each other for like two weeks," she explained. "And we have Stormi now, and I can't travel with her. She's too young. So it's harder to see each other, but I was like, I just need to go and fix this and go back."

She also revealed the most romantic thing he's ever done for her: waking her up at sunrise on her birthday at his home, which he had filled with flowers and violin players.

Jenner also challenged Scott to see how well he really knows her -- see how he did in the video below:

The August issue of GQ is on stands July 24.

#RHoA: NeNe Leakes has a brief READ with former producer Carlos King!

NeNe Leakes was forced to get after a former “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” executive producer after he seemingly tried to stir up some drama in the comments of her photo with a few castmates.

Leakes visited pal Cynthia Bailey’s lake house along with Marlo Hampton and Kandi Burruss over the weekend.

“@cynthiabailey10 Thanks for inviting us all to party at Lake Bailey @marlohampton @kandi,” Leakes captioned her Saturday, July 14 Instagram post. “PS: I’m rocking @swaggboutiqueatl and this look goes online next week but available in store NOW.”

Fans eagerly applauded the fashionable ladies’ beauty. But then, ex-RHOA producer Carlos King commented about the few ladies who were missing from the get-together, including Kenya Moore, Eva Marcille and Porsha Williams.

“There’s a few girls missing,” he said. “@kingdomlos Chile don’t come over here starting nothing,” Leakes replied.

Fans backed Leakes for clocking the TV producer, whom they chided in turn.

“@neneleakes tell him honey.. O and that strawberry cake !!! WAS ‘EVERYTHING”‘ .. Still love u @kingdomlos ‘stranger.'”

“@kingdomlos peace be still. Good energy only okay.”

“@kingdomlos wasn’t this the fool who applauded [Kylie] Jenner for being named Forbes richest billionaire?? Now he’s on NeNe’s page.”

King produced season six, seven, eight and nine of RHOA before leaving the show after landing a deal with ITV America. He and Leakes previously had beef but it was effectively squashed in April 2017 after Leakes posted on Instagram that he showed up to her Swagg Boutique to support her.

“Mega producer, very rich b— … Mr. Carlos King @kingdomolos crawled thru @swaggboutiqueatl to support!” Leakes posted on IG at the time with a live video proving their strife is over.” Whatever you’ve heard about me and him, hunni it’s TRUE now gone.”

#Empire: Serayah wants you to know that she’s here To Stay!

Many may recognize Serayah McNeill as the feisty music superstar Tiana Brown from the hit FOX series Empire. The cast and crew of the Lee Daniels-created show is getting ready to shoot Season Five after a cliffhanger ended Season Four. Although Serayah is “super blessed” to still be on the show, she’s ready to break away from her character in order to take the world by storm by being her very own, talented self, converting fans one at a time.

She recently spoke to VIBE about her career!

“People are now just getting used to my music and don’t really know all of my songs like that, so [the best thing about performing] is seeing their reaction to something they don’t know,” she says, recalling her first performance at the BET Experience this past June. “Oh they’re dancing, they’re into it. By the second hook, they’re singing it. I think that’s the most beautiful thing.”

Her latest, “So Good,” was released on June 29 and is turn-up ready. She’s already charting the future. She says to VIBE: Television shows don’t last forever, and show business is unpredictable. As a result, Serayah acutely aware of the need to keep grinding once Empire comes to an end. Not only does she hope to continue prospering through her music, but she also aims to appear in more films. She appeared in Netflix’s Burning Sands with Trevor Jackson and Trevante Rhodes in 2017, and starred in 2016’s Lucky Girl with LeToya Luckett and Columbus Short.

“With [Empire] being so successful, I already put the pressure on myself to do me outside of the show,” she explained. “I have faith. That’s what I’m focusing on now, getting prepared for those moments I can grab and have after the show.” In that respect, Serayah says that she and her character Tiana are very similar. Tiana also moves with career goals in mind, and they’re both hungry to be successful and the best they can be.

How will Serayah continue to stand out from the pack? Other than her standout fashion and hair choices and commitment to keeping it real at all times, the beauty’s dedication to growing her craft should prove to be helpful in the long run. She’s steadily auditioning, putting in work in acting classes, and perfecting her musical performances.

Look out your next Phenom is on the rise. KUDOS!

#MusicNews: THE RETURN OF SADE! New Album Is Coming!

Stuart Matthewman says Sade have “a bunch of songs” in the works

Sade’s Stuart Matthewman has revealed in a new interview with Rated R&B that the band have begun working towards a new album. According to Matthewman, Sade Adu and company have already written “a bunch of songs” for the follow-up to Soldier of Love, which was released in 2010. “[Sade’s] not interested in the fame or any of that [other] stuff. She likes to put out art,” Matthewman said. “So when it’s ready, it will come out.”

Sade recently released her first new song in 7 years, “Flower of the Universe.” It was featured on the soundtrack for Ava DuVernay’s reboot of A Wrinkle in Time.

#HipHopNews: Scott Storch Traces His Career Missteps And Success In New Documentary

A new 20-minute documentary from Vevo traces the rise and fall of Scott Storch with help from the producer himself.

Still Storch, directed by Rollo Jackson, tells the infamous story of the ex-Roots member through a series of interviews that find Storch opening up about his game-changing career, as well as the drug and money problems that swept him from the public eye over the past decade.

There are anecdotes about Storch first learning to play piano (illustrated with a rendition of Joe Jackson's "Steppin' Out"), crafting "Still Dre" with Dr. Dre, and of course, spending excessive amounts of money on yachts, cars and private flights. He speaks with a humbled appreciation for the extent of his self-destruction.

"After snorting a couple of lines of cocaine, it seemed like a good idea to have a tractor trailer show up with four to five cars, new ones, every couple weeks," he remembers. "I was playing a role, maybe, and trying to be the king, and live a billionaire's life as a millionaire, and it's dangerous stuff."

The 20-minute film splices stories of musical inspiration and drug binges with original footage of him playing piano in various settings, including on a rooftop, along with music videos for some of his greatest hits. Also included is the iconic clip of Storch playing his keyboard while receiving a haircut.

WATCH HERE

Ultimately, it's a redemption narrative. The producer ditched cocaine, got out of debt and moved from Miami to Los Angeles. Today he spends most of his days in the studio, where he's cooked in recent years for Lil Wayne, Young Thug and Jazz Cartier. The doc wraps with Storch speaking his goals into existence.

"Taking back my throne and having people understand just how much music I'm capable of making now and how much I made in the past," he says. "I want to be remembered as one of the greatest producers to ever be."

Justin Bieber Doesn’t Want the ‘N-Word’ Fight Used Against Him in Egging Lawsuit

Justin Bieber wants many, many things banned from being spoken about at an upcoming trial in his seemingly endless egging lawsuit, particularly the altercation during the NBA Finals when he allegedly hurled the N-word.

According to court documents obtained by The Blast, Bieber’s attorneys lay out a laundry list of topics concerning the pop star’s behavior that they deem irrelevant to the case. They specifically don’t want a 2016 street brawl brought up where Bieber is accused of saying the N-word in front of a crowd of people. (He is also being sued over that incident.)

Bieber is being sued by his former neighbors for egging their house several years ago. He ended up having to pony up over $80,000 for the repairs and his lawyers are calling the neighbors’ claims of distress in this current case “trivial, irrelevant” and “petty.”

According to the documents, “whether Bieber was a bad neighbor — either by driving fast around the neighborhood, hosting loud parties or having poor guests — has absolutely nothing to do with” the case and they don’t want it spoken about during the hearing.

Attorneys also want to prevent the Biebs’ former neighbors from claiming that the extensive media coverage of the egging saga is causing them or their kids’ emotional distress.

They’re also trying to put the kibosh on the neighbors claiming that “third-party tweets” should be used to justify their suffering. Justin Bieber’s dedicated legion of fans, the Beliebers, are notorious for viciously defending the star on social media.

“Bieber cannot be held responsible for tweets and communications from third parties he does not know or control,” the document states regarding the Beliebers.

A judge is yet to rule on the various topics and the next hearing on the case is in August.

#BritneySpears Suffers Nip Slip on Stage, and she Doesn't Give AF

Britney Spears is a living legend, a wonderful mother, and an absolute music phenomenon. She is also currently on her Piece of Me Tour.

On Saturday, she suffered a bit of a wardrobe malfunction while on stage. Specifically, it was a nip slip.

An insider close to the tour is dishing on exactly how Britney is reacting to the realization that she was flashing the entire crowd for a couple of minutes.

Now, a source explains to HollywoodLife that Britney's nip slip was no big deal.

"Britney is so not bothered by wardrobe malfunctions," the insider reveals.

"At this stage in her career," the source continues. "They’re like second nature to her."

She's had a lot of shows and a lot of costumes in 20 years.

"She just rolls with it," the insider explains.

It totally makes sense that Britney is unfazed by the nip slip. Realistically, the naked eye is not going to be able to spot the naked nipple on stage.

"She will," the source admits. "Make sure to use some stronger tape going forward though."

This is a grueling tour. Thankfully, she's in the best shape of her life.

Kim Kardashian has Unveiled Unreleased Adidas Yeezy Samples Sneakers

Last night, Kim Kardashian teased an unreleased set of Yeezy samples on Instagram. Unveiling two modified versions of Yeezy silhouettes, the famed reality star showed off a never-before-seen version of the Boost 350 v2 and a new colorway of the Yeezy 700 Wave Runner.

The unreleased Yeezy 350 v2 features a gray and white patterned upper with a clear Boost midsole and white shoelaces. This updated version will also include a clear see-through strip on the outer side panels to close out the look of the pair.

The never-before-seen Yeezy 700 features the same aesthetic as previous 700 sneakers, but includes a new gray hue on the canvas. Reflective 3M strips are also added to the upper and shoelaces of the sneakers to the complete the pair’s look.

No word yet on when the new Yeezy samples will release, but with Kim K. starting to show off the upcoming goods from Yeezy and Adidas' footwear line, this could possibly mean that new Yeezy sneakers will hitting retailers by the end of the year.

El DeBarge Arrested For Felony Vandalism

Singer El DeBarge was arrested after he allegedly took a wrench to a person’s windshield.

The singer, whose real name is Eldra Patrick DeBarge, got into an argument Friday night in California and chased a man out of a house, TMZ reported. The unidentified man then ran to hide in an RV, where 57-year-old DeBarge allegedly attacked the windshield with the tool.

The man called the police, who arrested DeBarge for felony vandalism. He spent the night in jail before posting $20,000 bail.

El DeBarge’s rep did not immediately return a request for comment.

#POLITICS: Trump Tries To Walk back his Disastrous statements after that Putin Summit

President Donald Trump on Tuesday responded to the widespread condemnation of his summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that he believes the conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia interfered in the 2016 election. His words came a day after he sided with Putin in an extraordinary press conference.

“I accept our intelligence community’s conclusion that Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election took place,” he said Tuesday, appearing to read from prepared remarks, before suggesting that it “could be other people also. A lot of people out there.”

During Monday’s press conference with Putin, he refused to condemn Russia’s interference, saying that he accepted the Russian president’s denial and took Putin’s word over the conclusion of U.S. intelligence agencies, which he has continually attacked during his presidency. 

“President Putin just said it’s not Russia,” Trump said. “I don’t see any reason why it would be.” 

But on Tuesday, Trump claimed that he misspoke, explaining that he meant to say that he saw no reason why it would not be Russia.

“I would like to clarify, in a key sentence in my remarks, I said the word ‘would’ instead of ‘wouldn’t.’ The sentence should have been: ‘I don’t see any reason why it wouldn’t be Russia,’” he said.

He deviated from his prepared remarks to return to a familiar talking point: “There was no collusion,” which he appeared to have handwritten on the printed statement he was reading from on his desk.

Trump’s attempt to walk back his remarks resembled his response to pushback from his moral equivalence remarks following the deadly white supremacist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, last year in which he blamed “both sides” for the violence, before reading a prepared statement condemning the white supremacist groups — and then later doubling down on his original remarks.

“He was on good behavior for a day [and] then he switched back again,” Sen. Mark Warner (Va.), the senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee, told reporters Tuesday, comparing the president’s response to his remarks after the Charlottesville rally.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), meanwhile, called the entire situation a “debacle.”

“This has been more than unfortunate,” Murkowski told reporters on Tuesday. “So the fact that he’s retracing his steps is important, but he sure stepped in it yesterday.”

Trump received near-universal condemnation of his Monday remarks, even from many Republicans. Just hours after the stunning press conference, he defended his statements during a friendly Fox News interview with host Sean Hannity, an informal adviser to Trump.

Trump has previously claimed that he believes the U.S. intelligence agencies. Yet he also regularly discredits them.

In addition, he previously suggested that other countries, not necessarily Russia, could have interfered in the election.

“It could be Russia. And it could be China. And it could be some guy in his home in New Jersey,” he told Time magazine in November 2016. “I believe that it could have been Russia and it could have been any one of many other people. Sources or even individuals.”

In January 2017, he suggested that he believed it was Russia, but added that “I think we also get hacked by other countries and other people.”

Madonna’s New “Tree of life,” Photo With All Her Kids Will MELT your Heart

Madonna was the proud mamma on Monday.

She posted a photo of all six of her kids, celebrating family time during a one-year anniversary visit to a children’s hospital she helped found in Malawi, the “Today” show reported.

Lourdes (with Madonna’s ex, Carlos Leon), 21; Rocco (with Guy Ritchie), 17; Mercy, 12; David, 12; and 5-year-old twins Estere and Stella, surround their 59-year-old pop-icon mama.

The family posed under a mural of a tree outside the facility, “Today” noted, and Madonna captioned the picture “Tree of Life.”

The Mercy James Centre for Pediatric Surgery and Intensive Care is named for one of four kids Madonna has adopted from Malawi.

 “I love when my kids are in Africa,” Madonna told People in 2017. “Their selfless behavior, compared to the normal complaining in the privileged world we live in, is great to see.”

Cherish!

Jason Momoa snagged the leading role in The Apple Original Series ‘See’

Jason Momoa has snagged the lead role in the Apple original series, See. In the sci-fi series, Momoa will portray Baba Voss, a guardian, leader and warrior on the future set drama.

The series will feature 10 episodes and is set in a future when the human race has lost the sense of sight, and society has had to find new ways to interact, to build, to hunt, to survive.

Steven Knight penned the script with Francis Lawrence of  “The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and Mockingjay Parts 1 & 2” will direct.

Momoa, is known for his role as Khal Drago on HBO’s Game of Thrones and stars on the Netflix series Frontier. Most recently, he appeared in 2017’s DC film “Justice League” as Aquaman and will reprise his role in a stand alone film for the character set to be released on December 21, 2018.

WATCH: ‘Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood ‘ Season 5 Supertrailer

VH1 has released the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” season 5 supertrailer and whew … 

Season 5 welcomes K. Michelle, who is going through her journey of removing her butt implants and the health challenges that came along with the process, but that didn’t stop her from pouring kerosene on Lyrica Anderson and A1‘s marriage after she revealed some scalding hot tea.

Rumor has it…Lyrica has done the Hunnid Hunch with Safaree and A1 is ready to throw hands.

Meanwhile back at the Norwood ranch…Ray J and Princess Love are expecting their baby girl amid surrogacy rumors and beef with Sonja Norwood and Brandy.

Then, there’s Teairra Mari‘s leaked freaky footage that hit the net – however, the jury is still out on whether or not she or her boyfriend leaked it.

Watch the “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” supertrailer HERE

LHHH season 5 premieres July 23 at 8/7c on VH1.

Batwoman TV Series will have a Groundbreaking Lesbian Superhero Lead At the CW!

Batwoman is already scheduled to visit the Arrowverse for the annual crossover event in December; she may now become a permanent member of it, expanding the universe and breaking some TV ground in the process.

The CW has put in development a Batwoman series for 2019 consideration. It hails from former The Vampire Diaries executive producer Caroline Dries and the architect of the CW Arrowverse, Greg Berlanti.

In Batwoman, written by Dries based on the DC characters, armed with a passion for social justice and a flair for speaking her mind, Kate Kane soars onto the streets of Gotham as Batwoman, an out lesbian and highly trained street fighter primed to snuff out the failing city’s criminal resurgence. But don’t call her a hero yet. In a city desperate for a savior, Kate must overcome her own demons before embracing the call to be Gotham’s symbol of hope.

Batwoman already has been a trailblazer for LGBTQ+ representation in comics. After a long hiatus, she was reintroduced to the DC comic universe in 2006 when she was established as a Jewish lesbian, becoming the first-ever lesbian superhero title DC character. Now Batwoman would become the first gay lead character — male or female — of a live-action superhero series. (DC, Berlanti and Warner Bros. Animation previously collaborated on the first animated show with a gay lead, Freedom Fighters: The Ray on CW Seed).

Batwoman would join Arrowverse, which features a number of LGBT characters, including Arrow‘s Curtis Holt, The Flash‘s Captain Singh, Legends‘ Sara Lance and Supergirl‘s  Alex Danvers.

Batwoman comes from Berlanti Productions in association with Warner Bros. Television where the company recently extended its overall deal. Dries, who is lesbian, executive produces alongside Berlanti Prods.’ Berlanti and Sarah Schechter as well as former DC Entertainment president Geoff Johns (The Flash) via his new Mad Ghost Productions banner. Johns also has been producing the long-gestating Batgirl DC feature at Warner Bros.

Casting is about to begin for an actress — likely lesbian — to play Batwoman in the DC crossover event in December. If Batwoman goes to pilot, the same actress will play the central character in it. Dries does not work on a CW DC series but is expected to be involved in some consulting capacity when the character of Batwoman is crafted for the crossover, which spans Arrow, The Flash, Legends of Tomorrow and Supergirl. (It is unclear yet which of the series would introduce her.)

It was Arrow star Stephen Amell, along with the CW president Mark Pedowitz, who announced at the CW presentation in May that this year’s crossover event will feature Batwoman. “This is the first time ever that Batwoman will make a live-action appearance on any screen,” Pedowitz said, adding that, along with Batwoman, the City of Gotham also will be added to the ever-expanding Arrowverse.

Did Bryce Harper cheat in The Home Run Derby?

The controversy: Bryce Harper, in defeating Kyle Schwarber in the Home Run Derby last night, didn’t follow the rules. Or else his dad, who was pitching to him didn’t. The rule in question is that the pitcher has to wait for the last hit ball to land before delivering the next one. Given that the Derby is a timed event, such a thing matters, of course, because the faster you get pitches the faster you can hit them out of the park. At least if you don’t get too tired first.

Harper’s dad was a bit quick with the final three pitches in the final round, allowing Harper to get to 18, tying Kyle Schwarber before winning it outright with his 30 seconds bonus time. Watch as Harper waves for his dad to deliver the pitch while the last ball is still flying:

So r we just ignoring the fact the Bryce Harper & his dad cheated & did not follow the rules of the #HomeRunDerby ? The previous hit ball must hit the ground before the next ball can be thrown to the batter. Harper needs 4 Home Runs taken away, video evidence. #Justice4Schwarber

I’m not gonna argue that he didn’t do it. I will say, however, that no one should really care. Mostly because it’s the Home Run Derby and it doesn’t matter a bit. Getting mad about this is a half-step removed from getting mad that Blackjack Mulligan used a foreign object to gouge Pedro Morales’ eyes during a house show in 1976. Yes, it’s true, but c’mon, we’re entertaining people here.

I have not seen any suggestion that Kyle Schwarber is upset, but if he later says he is I’ll simultaneously understand yet still roll my eyes. I doubt MLB will do anything here or issue a statement of any kind. If it does, I’ll roll my eyes harder. Because, I repeat: It’s the Home Run Derby.

Former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ Star Phaedra Parks Sells Her Buckhead Mansion at a LOSS For $950K

Phae Phae  recently sold one of her homes in Atlanta’s ritzy Buckhead neighborhoods for nearly $1 million.

According to AJC reports, The Buckhead semi-French Provincial-style mansion in Chastain Park was on sale last November for $1,195,000. She dropped it to $1,050,000 by May. The buyer, who is not known, got the price down another $100,000.

She purchased the home in 2013 for $845,000, according to Zillow.

Originally built in 1988, it has four bedrooms and 4,453 square feet on two-thirds of an acre of land.

In October, 2016, just a few months before she was dropped from the cast of “The Real Housewives of Atlanta,” she purchased an even bigger Buckhead home for $1.9 million on two acres.

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