'Rocketman's Taron Egerton covers Attitude's June Issue
Taron Egerton is looking good on the cover of Attitude magazine’s June 2019 issue, available in print and online today.
Here’s what the 29-year-old Rocketman star had to share with the mag…
On playing Elton John in Rocketman and the anxiety that he has: “It’s not an impersonation, it’s my take on him, and in some respects I have some anxieties that people might not accept the performance because I do all the singing, they haven’t used Elton’s vocal. Of course, I have tried in some ways to emulate him but a lot of it sounds like me. I hope that is exciting and interesting for people, and they aren’t left wishing they could just hear Elton!”
On his on screen kiss with co-star Richard Madden: “The rawness of that experience, the fear of that experience, but also the joy of the experience of Elton’s first kiss… it’s electric, it’s exciting, your stomach is doing somersaults. I treat it with the same love, care and affection I would as if it was my first experience of falling for somebody.”
On filming sex scenes for the movie: “We shot a scene where we are both naked on a bed and we are rolling around. I don’t really know how much further we could have gone. In the script, this is the scene of Elton losing his virginity and we wanted to try to do that justice, and also at that point their relationship hasn’t broken down yet. They were falling in love and it’s beautiful because it should be. We didn’t want to play like they were a couple who were eventually going to fall apart, we wanted to play it like two guys in their early twenties who are falling in love and who are incredibly sexually attracted to each other.”
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#RHOA: Due to the current shade between NeNe, Cynthia and Porsha Producers are Racing To Start Filming Season 12?
“[Real Housewives Of Atlanta] producers want to start filming Season 12 as soon as possible so they can capture the ongoing drama between Porsha [Williams] and NeNe [Leakes], as well as the drama between NeNe and Cynthia [Bailey]. Producers were supposed to start filming in June, but they are trying to get everything in place to begin earlier if possible according to HollywoodLife. As fans of the series should know, the final episode of Season 11 aired April 21, and it served as the third part of the reunion special, during which NeNe refused to forgive Cynthia for not telling her that Kenya Moore was coming to her party. NeNe felt as though Cynthia kept Kenya’s invitation a secret on purpose, so for her, it was an act of “betrayal”.
Meanwhile, NeNe and Porsha fought for a number of reasons. Not only did Porsha accuse NeNe of not being supportive — NeNe didn’t go to Porsha’s baby shower — but NeNe never really got over the fact that Porsha went into her closet during her “Bye Wig Party”, even though NeNe asked everyone to stay out of it. There was also a physical altercation that happened after Porsha and Kandi went into NeNe’s closet, leading to a then-pregnant Porsha getting her belt ripped off. So Porsha and NeNe also bickered during the reunion, but NeNe’s drama with her co-stars has now extended beyond production.
After Season 11 wrapped filming, NeNe and Porsha got into a heated back-and-forth on Instagram over a “fat-shaming” text that NeNe had sent to Porsha after the birth of her baby. NeNe also accused Cynthia of faking her upcoming engagement to secure a spot in the next season of the show. And that’s exactly why RHOA producers want to start filming the next season as soon as possible. They don’t want to miss out on capturing NeNe’s ongoing feuds with her co-stars. Especially because the more drama there is, the better the ratings will be.
#Empire: Season 5 Episode 6;The Feds Bearing Down
When Lucious was talking to the Feds, they almost made him miss his son’s funeral. And the agent continually taunted Lucious uncomfortability with his son’s relationship as she brought up Damon Cross’s Panamanian connections.
This bit of banter is delicious.
Lucious: I run a multinational company and I have no idea who the investors are.
FBI Agent: You’re gonna wish you played ball [with me]…. I hate to admit but I am a fan. “Snitch bitch” is my jam…. today is a new day. Me shutting down your tour for a week is just my warm up act.
Lucious: (Gives a short speech about the ridiculousness of her trying to ruin his son’s wedding day with this mess and then suggests that since she is such a fan and if she insists upon running up into the wedding to ask questions of everybody.. .) You should give a listen to “I Shot a Fed” a coupla times.
That FBI exchange very nearly cost Lucious his relationship with his son, but he recovered after explaining he was detained by the Feds. But the wedding went off without a hitch. Becky, dressed in a glamourous pink sequin dress, officiated the ceremony. Chaka Khan brought a beautiful song to the mix. The guys exchanged vows that they wrote and they kissed and ran down the aisle. Joss Stone sang “At Last” as the couple’s first dance and there were some almost-tense moments between Hakeem and Tiana (Serayah) becase Tiana was escorted to the wedding by Devon (Mario.)
Now what? Tune in Wednesdays on FOX
#NewMusicVideo from Syleena Johnson ‘Woman’
Veteran R&B singer Syleena Johnson has just released the visual for her female empowerment anthem “Woman”.
The song gives us a stirring perspective on the woman’s experience today. “Woman” was produced by Gilflo and Toxic for Toxic Production. The song was Engineered by Cayex Illah Complex Studio and Mixed by Michael “ICE” Flemons out of her hometown, Chicago, Illinois.
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“Woman” is also the title track from Syleena Johnson’s upcoming album which is set to release this Summer. Her eleventh studio album overall, this will be her first project since the release of “Rebirth of Soul” in 2017.
#HipHopVideo from 21 Savage – ‘Ball W/O You’
21 Savage reflects on lost love in the video for “ball w/o you.”
The clip, directed by WALU, opens with his girl in the club drinking and taking selfies with her friends. She eventually gets drunk and stumbles to the bathroom, where she passes out before security drags her out kicking and screaming. Meanwhile, Savage sits in his plush pad overlooking the hills, reflecting on their relationship while a new girl sits by his side. His old chick is left out on the curb with her bags, still snapping selfies.
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Following the J. Cole-assisted “a lot,” “ball w/o you” is the latest single off 21 Savage’s sophomore album i am > i was, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 in December.
WOODSTOCK 50 Has Been Canceled!
The show won’t go on after all. After widespread rumors, Woodstock 50 has officially been canceled due to production concerns over the capacity of the festival, including site readiness and permitting issues.
Dentsu Aegis Network, the festival’s main investor, confirmed the cancelation in a statement to Billboard.
“It’s a dream for agencies to work with iconic brands and to be associated with meaningful movements. We have a strong history of producing experiences that bring people together around common interests and causes which is why we chose to be a part of the Woodstock 50th Anniversary Festival,” said the company. “But despite our tremendous investment of time, effort and commitment, we don’t believe the production of the festival can be executed as an event worthy of the Woodstock Brand name while also ensuring the health and safety of the artists, partners and attendees.”
The statement continues, “As a result and after careful consideration, Dentsu Aegis Network’s Amplifi Live, a partner of Woodstock 50, has decided to cancel the festival. As difficult as it is, we believe this is the most prudent decision for all parties involved.”
There had been whispers that the festival was encountering problems after tickets didn’t go on sale last week. Woodstock 50, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the groundbreaking festival, was set to take place Aug. 16-18 in Watkins Glen, New York, about 115 miles northwest of the original festival in 1969.
JAY-Z, Chance the Rapper, The Killers, Santana, and Dead & Company were among the performers, while the diverse lineup also included Miley Cyrus, Janelle Monáe, Halsey, Common, and Vince Staples.
Last week, a representative for the festival reportedly reached out to Live Nation and AEG to field a $20 million investment to save the fest, but the concert promoters passed on the opportunity.
R&B Singer Peabo Bryson Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack, Rep Releases Statement
Very alarming news concerning Peabo Bryson. The Grammy and Oscar Award-winning singer, suffered a mild heart attack at his home in the early morning hours of Saturday, April 27, 2019.
A representative tells us that he is currently listed in stable condition and is awake and responsive. Both his medical team and family are optimistic for a speedy recovery. The rep tells us,
At this time, privacy is requested; however, the thoughts and prayers of friends and fans are welcomed and appreciated.
Halle Berry Shows Off her Killer Legs In Gorgeous Wrap Dress For ‘John Wick’ Press
All hail a queen! Halle Berry looked like royalty when she stepped out for a press day on April 28, donning a cosmic inspired wrap dress.
Halle Berry, 52, was glowing from head to toe when she embarked on a whirlwind press day on April 28, and she shared a magical moment with her five million Instagram followers. The stunning actress hit the streets in an ethereal, galactic inspired dress, and she worked it to perfection. In a video from the day, Halle was seen strutting down the sidewalk while absolutely oozing confidence. Her sultry walk surely had everyone taking notice, and her long, lean legs poked out of her high-low silhouette number. “Out here walking on sunshine 🍎 @johnwickmovie,” she said, ahead of her press day for her new flick.
The star’s dress was chock full of stylish details. The navy number from Hellessy featured a wrap design and cinched at the waist in a large bow. It touted a starry, cosmic deign all-over, and a plunging, v-neck design. The actress paired her daring look with a simple beauty details, leaving her honey-colored locks down in loose waves and donning a clear gloss on her lips. Fans couldn’t get enough of her sultry look and her confident strut! “Sheer natural beauty
Halle is the leading lady in the forthcoming film, John Wick: Chapter 3, in which she co-stars with Keanu Reeves. He also joined Halle for the bustling day of press. Halle stars as Sofia in the film, which marks the third installment of the famed franchise
NFL rookie Corey Ballentine was shot just hours after he was drafted by the New York Giants
Corey Ballentine went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows over the weekend.
Despite playing football at a low-profile Division II school, Ballentine was drafted by the NFL’s New York Giants on Saturday night, the culmination of years of hard work on and off the field.
“I’ve been waiting on this opportunity for a lifetime really,” he told Giants coach Pat Shurmur after hearing the news.
According to reports, But in a tragic turn just hours later, Ballentine was injured in an off-campus shooting in Topeka, Kansas, that killed one of his Washburn University teammates.
Dwane Simmons, a 23-year-old defensive back, was killed in the shooting, said Washburn President Jerry Farley.
Farley said Ballentine, who was drafted in the sixth round by the Giants, is expected to make a full recovery.
“Both Dwane and Corey have been great examples and representatives of the football team and of Washburn University in general,” Farley said in a statement. “This was a terrible way to end a day which should have been a day of celebration and a day to look forward to Dwane’s upcoming year at Washburn and the beginning of Corey’s professional career.”
The Giants said they are aware of the situation and are gathering information.
The Queen Madonna's Upcoming Billboard Music Awards 2019 Performance Will reportedly Cost $5 Million!
Madonna is preparing for a massive performance at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.
The upcoming performance of “Medellin” with Maluma is set to cost $5 million, according to TMZ on Monday (April 29).
Madonna will reportedly pay for the performance herself, with no assistance from Billboard.
It’s being described as “one of the most ambitious performances ever attempted on live TV…a set that’ll include holograms and CGI,” which will last around 7 minutes.
“Medellin” is the lead single from Madonna‘s upcoming album, Madame X.
Taylor Swift's 'ME!' Just Broke Several YouTube Records
Taylor Swift shared her "ME!" video just after midnight EST on Friday (April 26), and unsurprisingly it's already broken several YouTube records. As Entertainment Tonight reports, the colorful clip has become the biggest female and solo 24-hour debut for any music video on the streaming service. The Brendon Urie collab also garnered more views in its first 24 hours than any other of the pop star's videos before it, and has more likes, too.
Swift is the only solo artist to have two videos in YouTube's top 24-hour debut list, the first being "Look What You Made Me Do." Earlier this week BTS broke the record for most-viewed video within 24 hours when they dropped "Boy With Luv," their collaboration with Halsey.
Watch Taylor Swift's record breaking "ME!" video below, and see if you can find all the easter eggs.
The 29-year-old introduced a new member of the family in the "ME!" video too — her third feline baby!
Just before premiering the song, Swift explained its uplifting meaning in a special interview with Good Morning America.
“It’s about embracing your individuality and celebrating it and owning it,” she said. “With a pop song, we have the ability to get a melody stuck in people’s heads. I just want it to be one that makes them feel better about themselves.”
Drake Says Meek Mill Should Be Allowed to Attend Sixers-Raptors Playoff Games in Toronto
Rapper Meek Mill, missed Game 1 of the much-anticipated Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers NBA playoffs series in Toronto on Saturday. Toronto won the round 2 opening game 108-95 at Scotiabank Arena. But the Philly native wasn't in attendance because Judge Genece Brinkley, center, refused to give him permission to travel to Toronto.
Drake took to Instagram to express his disappointment, stating it was important to allow Meek to travel to Toronto for Game 1.
"They gotta let Meek into the city," wrote Drake, who is the Raptors' global ambassador. "It's only right... we got a classic series on our hands."
Judge Brinkley denied Meek's request to travel out of the country to attend the series in Toronto, Complex.com reports.
The judge tossed Meek in prison in 2017 for violating his parole stemming from a 2008 weapons possession conviction. Judge Brinkley revoked Meek's parole and sentenced him to serve 2-4 years.
But Meek's celebrity friends rallied public and private sector support for the troubled rapper who was released in 2018 by a Pennsylvania appeals court. Since his release, Meek has attended Sixers games at home and on the road.
Although Meek attended the Golden State Warriors vs L.A. Clippers series on the West Coast last week, he couldn't travel to Toronto to cheer on his favorite team.
Judge Brinkley previously authorized the rapper to travel out of the country to perform concerts in the United Arab Emirates, the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
Sixers owner Michael Rubin wrote a scathing rebuke of the judge on Instagram.com, accusing Brinkley of being "obsessed" with the rapper and "trying to control every aspect of his life."
OOOPS!
8 shot, one reported dead after gunfire erupts at 2 cookouts near Baltimore church
Seven people were shot and at least one of them died on Sunday afternoon near Perkins Square Baptist Church in West Baltimore.
Baltimore police were called just after 5 p.m. to the 2500 block of Edmonson Avenue, down the street from the church, where two cookouts were under way on opposite sides of the street, authorities told NBC affiliate WBAL.
A man “began firing indiscriminately into the crowd, striking a number of people,” Baltimore Police Commissioner Michael Harrison told WBAL. “There was a second shooter, perhaps firing back, but it’s still unknown, perhaps firing back at the perpetrator.”
One of the victims ran behind Perkins Square Baptist Church, about a block away, and collapsed, reported ABC affiliate WMAR.
The first gunman fled the scene and was still at large Sunday evening, the news outlet said. Six victims went to separate hospitals for treatment, WBAL said.
“That person was targeting one, if not more people in that crowd,” Harrison told WBAL. “There could be other individuals who were injured who may show up at the hospital.”
An eighth victim did later go to a hospital, WMAR reported.
Fox news affiliate WBFF said Baltimore police have confirmed that one of the victims has died.
A reporter for local CBS affiliate WJZ said the shooting, while near the church, was unconnected to the house of worship.
Harrison called for the public’s help in finding the suspect with “the same resilience and the same tenacity to go after him like he came after the people here today.”
Oprah drops $10K on student’s wedding dress
Oprah Winfrey is one of the world’s richest women and she’s sharing the wealth.
The TV mogul, 65, took three girls who graduated from her leadership academy in South Africa to Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills on Saturday and dropped $10,000 on a wedding dress for one of them, according to Daily Mail.
“I’ve known these girls since they were 12 and 13 coming to my school. Graduating from college. Grad school. Now our first wedding. Looking for the perfect dress,” Winfrey captioned a photo of herself with the girls holding up a long-sleeved beaded gown from Berta.
The store was shut down to the public at the time so that Oprah and her former students could browse in peace. Before hitting the dressing room, she also treated them to a meal at Spago, the Wolfgang Puck-owned restaurant.
Though it is not known if the pricey designer dress the four exuberantly held up is, in fact, the one that bride Glori chose for her big day, two of the women present — Morgan Mpungose and Mpumi Nobiva — shared equally exuberant posts about the shopping spree.
This is hardly the first time Winfrey has spoiled alumnae of her Leadership Academy for Girls in South Africa. In 2015, she treated 20 women to a special performance of Broadway’s “The Color Purple” starring Jennifer Hudson, a dinner at New York’s iconic Rainbow Room restaurant and makeup classes with Clinique and MAC. She also regularly hosts them at her own home for dinners straight from her bountiful garden.
Hopefully, Oprah will officiate the upcoming wedding.
Trump Is Expected To Miss “The National Teacher Of The Year” Award Ceremony
Trump has reportedly passed on handing out this year’s National Teacher of the Year honors.
The award and its ceremony is a honored tradition that each U.S. President since Harry Truman.
This year’s honoree, an African American man named Rodney Robinson, is a social studies educator that’s detached at a juvenile detention center in Richmond, Va. Robinson will have to settle on receiving his awards from the Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos .
Last year, Trump recognized the significance of the award and honored Educational leaders and their efforts to reach students everyday.
“Every president since Harry Truman has honored the National Teacher of the Year, and I’m proud to continue this tradition with this year’s recipient: Mandy Manning, of the state of Washington,” Trump said in his speech last year.
At that ceremony, Manning who teaches English to refugees and immigrants handed Trump a letter from an immigrant student that politely urged Donald to clear up his controversial language regarding immigrants and refugees in this country. Perhaps, that experience left a lasting impression on him.
A White House spokesperson for the Council Of Chief State School Officers was quick to point out to Politco.com that there has been occasions in the past where someone other than the president has given out the award, but could not offer any explanation on why Trump will not be able to attend this year.
Meanwhile, Rodney Robinson has vowed to call attention to equitable funding on schools, showcase HBCU, and to continue to promote teaching as a profession.
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