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4/17/18

The Daily Buzz For April 18 ☕📰☕


Gabrielle Union Is Serving all kinds of FABOULESSNESS For Her Ebony Cover!
Gabrielle Union graces the cover of Ebony Magazine for their April/May 2018 issue and it’s gorgeous.
The actress wears a Michael Kors ensemble on the cover and gives a seductive pose. The juxtaposition between the white v-neck top and the sequin biased cut skirt is splendid and eye-catching. Her hair was done by Larry Sims.

The editorial is equally as stunning. In the above shot, she’s wearing Marc Jacobs.
Union wears Stella McCartney and gives a confident pose. This shot is fire.
The editorial and cover are styled by Thomas Christos and is BEAUTIFUL!


#RHoA: Peter Thomas And Shay ‘Buckey’ Johnson Dating?
Peter Thomas and Cynthia Bailey haven’t been an item for a long time, so it only makes sense that Peter moved on to someone else. However, many of his fans didn’t expect him to choose Shay Johnson.

The entrepreneur took to Instagram to reveal a photograph of himself along with the Love & Hip-Hop: Miami star, in a post which you can see below. In case you can’t recall, Johnson also had a starring role in the reality series, Flavor Of Love.

Underneath the photo in the caption, Thomas praises her for her beautiful freckles. He stated, “beautiful with absolutely no makeup, and have the nerve to have freckles.” Apparently, Thomas loves freckles.
Johnson reciprocated the feelings of appreciation when she posted the same image on her account as well. The couple looked very comfortable snuggling up to together.
It was mentioned that Thomas used to date an unidentified woman named, Toni, but they broke it off shortly after starting the relationship.

An insider shared, “we don’t really know who Peter was dating but it was a girl named Toni, and he never really said a lot about her. I think it was like a side-piece situation, to be honest.”
As for Shay and Peter, another source added, “Thomas and Shay are definitely dating and they’re a match made in heaven. Their personality traits balance against each other.”

And while they might make a good item, social media commenters were legitimately surprised. One person wrote, “wow, are these two f*cking serious? I can’t believe it LOL.” However, there were nice comments, especially in relation to Shay’s looks. A commenter wrote, “Yes, she is definitely very beautiful, make-up or no make-up.”


#Empire: Trai Byers Celebrates 2nd Anniversary With Wife Grace Gealey!
There's no greater feeling than knowing you've found the love of your life and it's a moment that Empire actor Trai Byers cherishes.

The star took to Instagram over the weekend to commemorate he and wife Grace Gealey's two year anniversary, sharing a heartfelt story of their journey to love and the moment he knew she was "the one."
"I remember being caught in your eyes, and deciding I would never leave. I remember watching you dance the Bachata, and thinking I want to be the man you dance with. I remember sitting next to you at the “Selma” premiere, I was so nervous and I wanted to impress you. I remember when you looked me in the eyes and told me what I’d waited my whole life to hear, “I’m ready”. God remains the tether that binds us together. Two years feels like two seconds for me with you. I’m caught in your love, and I’ll never, ever leave. Happy Anniversary My Blessed Queen. I love you now and forever!"
The couple met on the set of the hit Lee Daniels' Fox series and formed a friendship that blossomed into a bond that let their happily ever after.
Gealey also celebrated their special day by reflecting on their wedding day and sweet photo from their celebratory anniversary dinner together.

Here's to another year of wedded bliss for Mr. and Mrs. Byers!


#NewMusic from Janelle Monae – I Like That
Miss Wondaland wonder woman Janelle Monáe surprises us with her new song “I Like That.”
The playful track contains minor homages to classic doo-wop, but still feels completely fresh and smooth. Janelle addresses her personality and the duality of her varied feelings.

Take a listen to “I Like That” HERE

“I Like That” is the latest release from Janelle’s upcoming third album and “emotion picture,” Dirty Computer, due April 27. The project has also spawned the songs “Make Me Feel” and “Django Jane.”


#HipHoipNews: Kendrick Lamar, Lil Wayne, Asap Ferg And More To Perform At 2018 Hot 97 Summer Jam
Hot 97's annual Summer Jam is now less than two months away, and it looks like it's going to be just about as big as it gets. On Monday (April 16), the folks at Hot 97 unveiled the lineup for the 2018 Hot 97 Summer Jam, and Kendrick Lamar was listed as the headliner.
This news adds to what's been a steady stream of wins for K. Dot. Earlier today, Kendrick was announced as the first-ever rapper to win a music Pulitzer Prize. A few weeks before that, his fourth studio LP, Damn., became his third album to sell a literal 1 million copies. So yeah. Pretty dope.

Joining him as performers at MetLife Stadium, in East Rutherford, N.J., on Sun., June 10 will be folks like A$AP Ferg, Lil Wayne (performing Tha Carter classics), Tory Lanez, Swizz Beatz & Friends, Remy Ma, Rich The Kid, Megan Ryte & Friends, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie and Hood Celebrityy. On the Summer Jam's Festival Stage will be the likes of Famous Dex, Jay Critch, Don Q and Snoopy Dinero.
Additionally, Hot 97 is facilitating their first-ever “Who’s Next” chatbot, which is an app that allows artists to have their music rated by fans and if its trending high enough, it will gain the attention of Hot 97 personality and Festival Stage curator TT Torrez.
Entering its 25th concert, the 2018 iteration of Hot 97 Summer Jam carries the theme "94 Till' Infinity," which could be a reference to Souls of Mischief's "'93 Til Infinity."
“Our team got together and felt the theme, ‘94 to Infinity,’ captured where Summer Jam is today launching into the 25th year," says Ebro Darden, who operates as the Assistant Programming Director and a host of Hot 97's popular morning show, Ebro in the Morning.
"We wanna make sure the culture knows we plan to keep it cracking for the Tri-State and hip-hop," Darden continues. "Summer Jam has established itself as a mainstay in an artist’s evolution since the beginning, and we will keep working with artists and fans to keep the same energy."

Famed Hot 97 persona Funkmaster Flex echoes Ebro's sentiments. “Summer Jam has been epic since the days when the music wasn’t considered one of the most consumed genres like it is today," he offers. "We’ve worked hard to put Hip-Hop and Summer Jam on the map and this year will be no different.”

The general public can cop tickets for the 2018 Hot 97 Summer Jam concert at Ticketmaster.com beginning this Friday (April 20). For more information, you can visit the official Summer Jam website.


Robert Downey Jr., Karen Gilian and  Benedict Cumberbatch Bring 'Avengers: Infinity Wars' to Singapore
Robert Downey Jr. and Benedict Cumberbatch are celebrating Avengers: Infinity War in Singapore!
The co-stars stepped out at a fan event for the upcoming movie on Monday (April 16) at Marina Bay Sands Event Plaza in Singapore.
They were also joined by their cast mate Karen Gillan. After the event, Robert took to his Instagram to share a video of the crowd cheering for them.
Avengers: Infinity War is set to hit theaters on April 27th.


#OOOPS! Chris Brown Deletes Instagram Account After Getting Dragged For Commenting On Karrueche Tran Bikini Photo With Victor Cruz
An angry Chris Brown had a new meltdown and deleted his Instagram account after seeing a series of photos of his ex-girlfriend, Karrueche Tran, and her new and nonviolent partner, Victor Cruz, kissing.

The Claws actress and model is currently on vacation with Victor in Miami, Florida.
In the photos that surfaced online, Tran is wearing a colorful thong bikini with the matching top, and she is enjoying some downtime in the pool with Victor while at the Setai Beach Hotel.

The pair was caught having a very hot and steamy moment while in the cool water, and Chris could not help but react to the photos.
Rihanna’s former boyfriend jumped under the PDA-packed pool session and wrote: “GOAL.”
He later returned, and he posted emojis of a sad man walking away from a couple in love.

The Internet caught wind of Chris’ move, and he was mocked — this prompted him to delete his account.
The romance between Karrueche and Chris ended in court, and she was awarded a restraining order. She claimed that the R&B singer assaulted her and threatened her life.

It is also believed that Karrueche dumped Chris because he fathered a daughter with another woman while they were together.

One fan told Chris: “I bet what hurts him is the fact that Karrueche said she wants no baby mama drama then turns around and gets with a man that has a child and “200 sidechicks”. Imagine how that feels. He was told by a judge not to have any contact with her this would be a violation of his parole because he wasn’t even supposed to contact her through social media that’s why he took his page down probably.”

Another commenter said: “Rihanna nor Karrueche wants him anymore. He needs to go drink milk. She’s the one who got her heart shattered. Chris thought he could have his cake and eat it too. No woman will allow her man to be dating two women at the same time, and let’s not forget how his fans bullied and are still bullying her. Moral of the story, you are responsible for your own happiness. I am so glad for her.”

A third supporter told Chris to get his act together and added:
“Love me some Chris brown but I mean he fcked up, and he realizes it now . should have done shorty right. I bet he thinks he’ll never find someone like her again. Well when he had her, he shoulda respected her. Now that she is happy… he probably thought she would never get the guts to leave. Had to learn the hard way but praying he sees someone and treat them right next time..I’m out.”

Many are hoping Chris will move on with his life.


Khloe Kardashian Reveals Baby Girl’s Name … And It’s kinda Ironic
Is Khloe Kardashian trying to tell us something? The 33-year-old reality star just revealed the name of her new baby girl … and it’s pretty ironic, to say the least.
Khloe announced on Monday via Instagram that she and boyfriend Tristan Thompson named their baby girl True Thompson. “Our little girl, True Thompson, has completely stolen our hearts and we are overwhelmed with LOVE,” Khloe wrote.

“Such a blessing to welcome this angel into the family! Mommy and Daddy loooooove you True!”
The name is not only unconventional, but also telling … in a weird way. Considering Tristan is accused of cheating on Khloe with numerous women, one might think that the KUWTK star is letting the world know, in a subliminal way, that the reports that her man is a dirty dog are indeed … true.

Khloe nor Thompson have responded to videos and photos that surfaced last week showing the Cleveland Cavaliers power forward engaging in unfaithful acts with five different women.
Khloe’s sweet post announcing her baby’s name is the first from the reality star in over a week. According to reports, the couple hadn’t picked a name at the time of her birth on Thursday, April 12.

Not sure how they decided on True, but, by all accounts, reports that she is staying with her unfaithful baby daddy are also … true.
Clearly she has chosen to give the baby his last name, Thompson, instead of Kardashian, so she must not be that upset. Also in the post she uses the word “our,” which makes it seem like she’s still in a relationship with Tristan … despite all the cheating.


#YIKES! Usher Reportedly Had $820,000 In Jewelry And Cash Stolen From His Home
Usher is a victim of a recent home theft.

According to The Blast reports, According to a police report filed with the LAPD, Usher’s estranged wife, Grace Miguel, reported the singer’s house had been broken into. Miguel says she was notified of the incident by the housekeeper on March 29.

The housekeeper told Miguel that when she arrived at the home that morning, she “discovered a footprint on the second floor, a handprint on the pillow in the lower floor, and the curtains to the lower floor window were open.”

According to Miguel, when the housekeeper went to check the recording box where the security camera footage was kept, “she noticed that the recording box was missing and connecting wires were cut.”

Miguel says when she arrived at the house, she verified some jewelry had been stolen and when she called Usher to tell him what happened, she discovered that cash was also missing from a box on the nightstand (approximately $20,000, according to the report).


'American Idol': Five More Eliminated After Celebrity Duets
The top 14 artists will sing for America's vote.

On Monday’s American Idol, the 12 contestants from the top 24 who performed solos on Sunday night took the stage again to sing celebrity duets with professionals from the industry. At the end of the night, five contestants were eliminated by judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan. The remaining artists, along with the seven who survived last week, will have a chance to sing for America’s vote next week.

First up, Caleb Lee Hutchinson was paired with Bebe Rexha, singing Rexha’s own “Meant to Be.” It was a great matchup and song choice, suiting Hutchinson’s country sound. He gave a fun performance, and the judges were satisfied though not necessarily super-impressed.

Ada Vox, who had a standout solo performance on Sunday night, sang with actress and singer Lea Michele on Monday night. They sang “Defying Gravity” from the musical Wicked, which was a risky song choice that really paid off. Vox proved she has the power and control of a seasoned Broadway performer like Michele, and it made for a bold, theatrical performance that still had enough layers to it to make it more than just showy.

Maddie Poppe teamed up with Colbie Caillat to sing Caillat’s own “Bubbly.” Poppe expressed some concerns about her own nerves, but she ended up giving a confident and seasoned performance. The song choice was perfect for Poppe’s unique tone, and Bryan’s comments suggested that she’s a fully formed artist.

Next up, Ron Bultongez sang “Someone to You” with musician Banners, and it just wasn’t the right song choice for him. The performance felt very by-the-numbers, but the judges seemed pleased with it. They have been championing him all season.

Amelia Hammer Harris next sang with Rexha. They did a duet of Rexha’s “Me, Myself, and I,” and the song choice was a good fit for Harris’ range and vibe. She again showcased a star quality that the judges are drawn to.
Shannon O’Hara teamed up with country music star Cam to sing “Burning House.” O’Hara has shown a lot of versatility in this competition so far, and she continued that with this country ballad. It was gentle and gorgeous, and Bryan was mesmerized. Perry again expressed that she was impressed by how young O’Hara is.

Alyssa Raghu also sang with Banners, performing a duet of “Yellow” by Coldplay. It was the first underwhelming performance of the evening. Raghu seemed like she was still trying to figure out what kind of artist she wants to be, and the judges are looking for something more polished at this point. “Just give us a couple more notes the next time you sing,” Perry said.

Marcio Donaldson sang Marvin Gaye's “What’s Going On" with Allen Stone. Their voices blended very well together, and their chemistry sold the performance. Donaldson once again showed effortless stage presence and a strong understanding of who he is. The judges were blown away just like they were with his solo last night.

Michele returned to sing with Jurnee, who admitted that she was a big fan of Glee. They sang a powerful duet of “Run to You,” and the harmonies were gorgeous. It was a better song choice than Jurnee’s solo on Sunday night. “The sky’s the limit,” Richie said.

Garrett Jacobs was next up, also pairing with Caillat to sing “Lucky,” which Caillat originally sang with Jason Mraz. It was stronger than his performance on Sunday night, and Jacobs was surprised by his girlfriend in the audience in a touching moment. Bryan said it was a step in the right direction for Jacobs and that he was proud.

Mara Justine was up next, paired with Rachel Platten to sing Platten’s own “Fight Song.” It was a big and emotional song, and Justine nailed the nuances, allowing herself to be vulnerable and soft. “I thought that what I saw tonight was so beautiful,” Perry said.

Closing out the night, Cam was back to perform with rocker Effie Passero. It was an odd pairing since Cam skews more country, but together they gave a solid performance of Cam’s own “Diane.” Despite coming from different genres, they blended very well together and the harmonies were on point. “You harmonized beautifully,” Bryan said.

Next, it was time for the judges to deliver their verdict, eliminating five contestants and sending the remaining seven to sing in the top 14 for America’s vote. Justine, Jurnee, Poppe, Vox, Jacobs, Donaldson and Hutchinson advanced, and the remaining artists were eliminated. After the top 14 sing next week, four will be sent home.


Beyoncé Announces $100,000 In Scholarships For HBCU Students
The program will give $25,000 each to Xavier University, Wilberforce University, Tuskegee University and Bethune-Cookman University.

Beyoncé will give $25,000 to four historically black colleges and universities for the 2018-2019 school year as part of a new scholarship program that was inspired by the singer’s historic Coachella performance this past weekend. One student from each HBCU ― Xavier University of Louisiana, Wilberforce University, Tuskegee University and Bethune-Cookman University ― will receive the money.

To qualify for the Homecoming Scholars Award Program, applicants need to have at least a 3.5 GPA. Each university will select its own finalists and winner, with winners set to be announced sometime this summer.

The news comes on the heels of Beyoncé’s show at Coachella, where she brought out her former Destiny’s Child bandmates for a mini-reunion. She was the first black woman to headline the major music festival.

The scholarship program is Beyoncé’s second through her philanthropic BeyGOOD initiative. Last year, BeyGood’s Formation Scholars Awards Program gave money to students studying creative arts, music, literature or African-American studies at Berklee College of Music, Parsons School of Design, Howard University and Spelman College. Those scholarships were in commemoration of the one-year anniversary of the singer’s visual album, “Lemonade.”

The announcement for the Homecoming Scholars Award Program ties the gifts to the Coachella performance, saying the show “put the spotlight on art and culture, mixing the ancient and the modern,” and was the “impetus to mark her second scholarship program.”

Ivy McGregor, director of philanthropy for BeyGood, announces a safe water initiative during the 2017 Essence Festival.
BeyGood also has a partnership with UNICEF for an effort called BeyGood 4 Burundi. The initiative, announced last year, aims to “improve water, sanitation and basic hygiene practices in the East African nation of Burundi, where nearly half the population had no access to clean, safe water.”


BREAKING: GOP Rep PA-15 Charlie Dent To Resign earlier now in May he will step down!
Charlie Dent was already one of a record number of House Republicans who weren't running for re-election this November. Now he's rushing out the door even faster.

The moderate Pennsylvania Republican — who hasn't been shy about voicing his frustrations with the congressional GOP and disdain for President Trump — on Tuesday announced he would soon resign from Congress instead of sticking around until January.
Shortly after announcing his retirement last fall, Dent told NPR's Scott Simon on Weekend Edition he was frustrated with the increasing partisanship in Congress.

"There's an increased polarization. There are groups out there that profit off of this type of instability and uncertainty and chaos. And they put a lot of pressure on members of Congress," Dent bemoaned. "I would tell you there are members in - both political parties right now have some very serious challenges. They're being pushed into some bad directions. And we need to have a stronger voice from the center of the political spectrum."
Dent had tried to be that voice from the middle. He was chair of the moderate Tuesday Group and was a frequently quoted in the media, and could be looking to make that a more permanent, paid job. Dent told the New York Times last year he'd "had conversations with TV news executives about becoming an analyst" though there were "no definitive plans." yet. Former Utah Rep. Jason Chaffetz followed that path when he resigned last year to join Fox News.

Dent's resignation will likely trigger a special election, said Wanda Murren, the communications director for the Pennsylvania Department of State. Murren indicated it's possible the special election could be held on Nov. 6, concurrent with the general election, to fill out the remainder of Dent's term until the new Congress is seated in January.

Dent had long represented a competitive Lehigh Valley-based district that President Trump carried by seven points. Redistricting made it the new 7th District, one which was slightly more Republican though Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton still carried it by one point. Primaries are being held next month, and the Cook Political Report rates the open 7th District as Lean Democratic.

"Congressman Dent consistently worked across the aisle to deliver results for the hardworking families of his district. I respect his decision and wish him the best," National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman Steve Stivers said in a statement. "We will work tirelessly to keep this seat under Republican control."


Stormy Daniels Reveals Sketch Of Man Who Allegedly Threatened Her Over Trump Story!
The adult film actress says a “thug” demanded she stay quiet about an alleged affair she had with Trump in 2006.
Stephanie Clifford, also known as Stormy Daniels, revealed a composite sketch Tuesday of the man she says threatened her in 2011 to stay silent about an alleged affair she had with President Donald Trump.

“His face is burned in my memory,” Clifford told the hosts of ABC’s “The View” on Tuesday. “I was really rattled. It just never left me.”
The adult film actress has alleged she had sex with Trump in July 2006, a few months after first lady Melania Trump gave birth to Trump’s youngest son, Barron.

Clifford, during an appearance on CBS’ “60 Minutes” last month, said a man approached her in a Las Vegas parking lot in 2011 and demanded she stay quiet about the alleged affair.

“I was in a parking lot, going to a fitness class with my infant daughter,” Clifford said. “And a guy walked up on me and said to me, ‘Leave Trump alone. Forget the story.’ And then he leaned around and looked at my daughter and said, ‘That’s a beautiful little girl. It’d be a shame if something happened to her mom.’ And then he was gone.”
The sketch, drawn by renowned forensic artist Lois Gibson, describes the man as “lean but fit,” standing between 5 foot 9 inches and 6 feet.


Clifford’s lawyer, Michael Avenatti, is offering $100,000 to anyone who can identify the man who allegedly threatened her. Anyone with information is encouraged to email IDTheThug@gmail.com, Avenatti said Tuesday on “The View.”


OH SNAP! Kendrick Lamar just won a Pulitzer Prize
Kendrick Lamar has become the first non-classical, non-jazz artist to win the Pulitzer Prize for music for his 2017 album DAMN.

The prize listing describes Lamar’s record, which documents the complexities of growing up in his hometown of Compton, as “a virtuosic song collection unified by its vernacular authenticity and rhythmic dynamism that offers affecting vignettes capturing the complexity of modern African-American life.”

Released almost exactly a year ago and featuring credits from Rihanna, U2, James Blake and (ironically, given the milestone) jazz saxophonist Kamasi Washington, DAMN. has been described as the more compact successor to Lamar’s experimental, often complex sophomore record, 2015’s To Pimp a Butterfly. It sold 353,000 copies its first week, according to Billboard (that’s not including streams — overall it racked up 603,000 “album-equivalent units”), and went platinum earlier this month, the third of his records to do so. Like Butterfly before it, DAMN. garnered Lamar an Album of the Year nomination and the award for Best Rap Album at the 60th Grammy Awards.

“LeBron James or the little boy around the corner, we come from the same struggles, and it comes out of my mouth for them to relate to,” Lamar told Dave Chappelle of the album in Interview Magazine last summer. “I don’t want anybody to classify my music. I want them to say, ‘This is somebody who’s recognizing his true feelings ... and views on the world, all on one record.’ I want people to recognize that and to take it and apply it to their own lives.”

The Pulitzer Prize, which was founded in 1917, first established its Music category in 1943. Its recipients were exclusively classical artists until 1997, when trumpet player Wynton Marsalis became the first jazz musician to win the award; Marsalis was only the second African-American composer to win, following composer George Walker’s win with Lilacs just a year before.

Lamar has released at least one album every year since 2015, including, most recently, the accompanying soundtrack for Marvel’s Black Panther, which he curated. He made guest appearances onstage at Coachella over the weekend, during the sets of Black Panther collaborators SZA and Vince Staples.


Halle Berry Says ‘Black Panther’ Owes Her Credit
Halle Berry has a bit of a bone to pick with “Black Panther.” The actress said the film’s huge success is due in part to her 2004 commercial failure “Catwoman.” But if you think Berry was being serious about this, think again.

While presenting the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Individual Episode Thursday, April 12, Berry explained that seeing yourself reflected on screen makes you feel “legitimate and included.”
“And each story builds on the next. It’s like that old saying goes: behind every Black Panther is a great Black Catwoman!” she jokes, playfully stroking her ego while the audience erupts in cheers. “You know, I’ve gotten a really bad rap for this role and I think Catwoman deserves another goddamn chance, don’t you?”

After the crowd gives Berry and enthusiastic round of applause and cheers, the actress says through laughter, “I knew this room would understand.”
“Catwoman,” which opened at no. 3 at the box office in July 2004 with $23.3 million behind the $74.7 million of”The Bourne Supremacy,” may have paved the way for “Black Panther” in some respects as a film with a Black superhero. But hit films like “Blade” and “Hancock” are probably more deserving of the declaration. Plus, before “Blade,” star Wesley Snipes was set to play the Black Panther in a movie adaptation of the Marvel comic in the 1990s.

And even though Berry likely wasn’t serious, folks were adamant about their disagreement about her remarks.
“‘Behind every ‘Black Panther is a catwoman.’ Halle Berry come on now.” someone said.

“Wakanda s— is that?” another asked.
“OK, as much as I love her she’s very, very wrong,” a different person said.


Sean Hannity Named as Trump Lawyer Michael Cohen's Mystery Third Client
The Fox News host said on his radio show that he's had brief legal conversations with Cohen but has never been represented by him "in any specific matter."
President Donald Trump's personal lawyer Michael Cohen was reluctant to name one of his other clients during a Monday hearing — but, after pressure from a New York federal judge, it was revealed that mystery client is Fox News host Sean Hannity.

After his office was raided by the FBI on April 9, Cohen was ordered to appear in court before U.S. District Judge Kimba Wood to rule on his request that his own attorneys be allowed to review seized documents and records — before government investigators do — to assess whether his attorney-client privilege would be implicated.

Hannity said Monday on his radio show that he's occasionally had "brief discussions" with Cohen about legal issues that he wanted "his input and perspective on." But, he added, "Michael never represented me in any matter. I never retained him in the traditional sense of retaining a lawyer. I never received an invoice from Michael."

Hannity clarified that Cohen never represented him in a matter involving a third party, and wondered why the media is blowing up the story. "I don't think that is that complicated," he said. "How did this blow up to be such a big deal?"

Hannity also tweeted later on Monday, "I assumed those conversations were confidential."

In a filing opposing Cohen's request to review the evidence, the government argued that there's no precedent and that Cohen has "exceedingly few clients and a low volume of potentially privileged communications" — and went as far as to question whether the attorney actually has any clients other than Trump.

Cohen, of course, is at the center of the media and legal blitz surrounding Trump's alleged affair with porn star Stormy Daniels. She's suing, under her legal name Stephanie Clifford, in an effort to have a "hush agreement" she signed declared invalid because it doesn't contain Trump's signature. The president has denied any knowledge of the contract, and Cohen has publicly stated that he personally paid Clifford $130,000 as part of the deal — shortly before the 2016 election.

Cohen's other known client was GOP financier Elliott Broidy — for whom he reportedly negotiated a $1.6 million payment to an ex-Playboy model — but the lawyer was hesitant to name Hannity, acknowledging that that the revelation would be embarrassing.


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‘ON BREAK’
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11/12/17

The Daily Buzz For Nov 13 ☕📰☕


Pharrell Williams Is on the Latest 'Vogue' Cover!
Industry heavyweight and cultural mogul Pharrell Williams has never really taken time out of the spotlight. From being seen in the most coveted fashion garbs to making waves in the music industry, Skateboard P’s presence continues to grow daily. As a man with many accolades, Pharrell’s latest accomplishment sees him gracing the cover of Vogue‘s December issue alongside Dutch fashion model Imaan Hammam.

As the cover story, Pharrell opens up about his latest music endeavors, reviving N.E.R.D., his rough beginnings in the projects of Virginia Beach and his fashion loves. The issue also includes a spread showcasing Williams in a multitude of brands such as COMME des GARÇONS Homme Plus and Cactus Plant Flea Market.

Head over to Vogue‘s site for more details and look for the December issue to hit stands soon


#RHoA: Kenya Moore is not here for Kim Zolciak and Brielle Biermann she considers them 'Vile, Evil People'!
Kenya Moore had some brutal opinions about her "Real Housewives of Atlanta" co-star Kim Zolciak Biermann, and she wasn't afraid to let loose.
"Kim Zolciak Beer-head?" she mocked in an interview with The Grio on Friday. "Yeah, I'm aware of who she is."
Moore declared that "Real Housewives of Atlanta" didn't need to bring Zolciak back on the show at all, saying "We were number one when Kim was gone, we don't need her. We were number one when Nene [Leakes] was gone."

She continued, "She has made it a point from last season to attack me over and over and over again — my character, my marriage, my family. And for the life of me, no-one can figure out why, other than 'This is my way back on the show and this is my way back to get a check.'"
Moore was particularly annoyed by Zolciak and her daughter Brielle Biermann filming cockroaches in NeNe Leake's bathroom to embarrass her in a recent episode.

"Who does that? What type of person does that? That is the definition of someone being evil. Why else would you do that? I think it's unfortunate that Kim Zolciak Biermann and her daughter Brielle do not have any type of moral fiber in their body and they would do anything to humiliate and make other people hurt. It's just disgusting to me. I think they're really vile, evil people."
However, she stopped short of accusing Zolciak and Biermann of being racist, as Leakes has done in the past. "I don't think they’re racists for that. They're just disgusting for that."
Moore had some shade to spare for model Eva Marcille, who was introduced as a "friend of the show" this season.

"I think that Eva is a beautiful girl, but in terms of anything else on the show, she tested in the beginning of the season to be a housewife and apparently, the powers that be weren't that impressed, because they didn't make her one."
But she was more than happy to talk about Beyoncé using Moore's catchphrase "I twirl on my haters" in her hit song "Formation."
"Team Twirl told me when Beyoncé put 'I twirl on my haters' on her song that it was a shout-out to me. Of course I can't confirm that — I'm not friends with Beyonce, I would love to be but I'm not."

The song made her feel like she had a "connection" with the singer. "I felt good because that is what I do — I've always said it. I twirl on my haters. I don't care who you are, who you think I am, what you want to say about me. I know exactly who I am, so you don't matter, and for that you get a twirl. And I think that's exactly what Beyoncé was saying."

HA #TWIRLON


#LEEDANIELSSTAR: Patti Labelle & Brandy will appear on Lee Daniels ‘Star’!
Grammy winners Patti LaBelle and Brandy Norwood are set to guest-star on Fox’s Star this spring in multi-episode arcs.
Labelle will play Carlotta Brown’s (Queen Latifah) tough but loving mother, Christine, while Norwood has been cast as Carlotta’s younger sister, Cassie.
Labelle’s previous TV credits include Daytime Divas (as well as Fox’s own Empire, playing herself), while Norwood had long runs on The Game and Moesha, plus arcs on 90210 and Drop Dead Diva.

Stay tuned for further developments!


#NEWMUSIC: Luke James Taps A$AP Ferg For “Drip” Remix
Grammy-nominated R&B/Soul artist Luke James calls on rapper A$AP Ferg for an official remix of his seductive and intoxicating single, “Drip.” It’s not a hot 16, but the Harlem emcee drops a few bars to extend the reach of the lush effort to a broader audience.
The funky and eclectic song ignites a feeling of sensuality, and Luke James’ stirring, emotional, and masterful delivery pull at the heartstrings reminiscent to greats like Prince, Marvin Gaye, and D’Angelo.

Luke’s musical success has helped him transform as an actor. He appeared in recurring roles on HBO’s “Insecure” and FOX’s “Star,” and a starring role as R&B singer Johnny Gill in “The New Edition Story.”

Listen to the “Drip” remix HERE




#HIPHOPNEWS: Jidenna Returns With "Boomerang" EP
Dapper rapper Jidenna, best known for his club-rousing track “Classic Man,” has been relatively quiet since the release of his debut album The Chief back in February. But now he’s jumping right back in with his new Boomerang EP out now.

The Wisconsin-born musician’s new body of work, featuring appearances from Quavo, Wale, Tiwa Savage, Maleek Berry, Sarkodie, Burna Boy, and Dot Cromwell, looks to be as musically diverse as his debut.

STREAM IT HERE

Check out the tracklist below.
1. Decibels
2. Boomerang
3. Spy Candy ft. Tiwa Savage
4. Bambi (Remix) ft. Maleek Berry, Quavo and Sarkodie
5. Little Bit More (Remix) ft. Burna Boy
6. Out Of Body ft. Dot Cromwell and Wale


BREAKING! Liz Smith, popular NY gossip columnist, dead at 94
Gossip columnist Liz Smith, whose mixture of banter, barbs, and bon mots about the glitterati helped her climb the A-list as high as many of the celebrities she covered, has died. Columnist had a minor stroke last January
Literary agent Joni Evans told The Associated Press she died in New York on Sunday of natural causes. She was 94.
For more than a quarter-century, Smith's column — titled "Liz Smith" — was one of the most widely read in the world. Its success was due in part to Smith's own celebrity status, giving her insider access rather than relying largely on tipsters, press releases and publicists. She also made occasional appearances on Fox News Channel.

Smith started her own column at the New York Daily News in 1976. Known as the "Dame of Dish," she helped usher in the era of celebrity journalism in print and television. Her reporting on Donald and Ivana Trump's divorce made front-page news as did her work on Woody Allen and Mia Farrow's impending parenthood.
According to the New York Daily News, Smith got her start as a CBS Radio news producer for Mike Wallace. She then moved on to such prestigious outlets as Cosmopolitan and Sports Illustrated before pivoting to the Daily News, which was syndicated in almost 70 newspapers across the country.

Across more than three decades, Smith wrote for The New York Post, New York Daily News and Newsday.
In 1978, during a strike at the News, Smith helped usher in the era of celebrity journalism on television by joining WNBC-TV for three nights a week commentary. Ten years later she jumped to Fox, and she later did work for the cable channel E! Entertainment Television.
She gained real attention in her career for her WNBC show "Live at Five," for which she won an Emmy for reporting in 1985.

Smith was heralded by the celebrity community for her style. Although she wrote about the personal lives of stars, she tried to do so without taking cheap shots, reporting unfounded rumors, who's-sleeping-with-whom or sexual preference. 

Her own sexuality may have played a part in her decision to stay away from the topic with her subjects. In her 2000 book, "Natural Blonde," she revealed she's had relationships with both men and women, confirming a long-term relationshipw with archaeologist Iris Love.
Smith held a lighthearted opinion of her own legacy.
"We mustn't take ourselves too seriously in this world of gossip," she told The Associated Press in 1987. "When you look at it realistically, what I do is pretty insignificant.

"Still, I'm having a lot of fun."

She is survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held to honor her this spring.

R.I.P Liz!


Beyonce spotted in Miami with their adorable twin babies!
They’re sooo off the charts cute. Paps got a glimpse of Beyonce and Jay Z’s 5 month old twins and the world is right again.
The power couple has been very mysterious about the babies, Sir and Rumi.  They released only one official picture following their birth in June.
But now we can see, thanks to intrusive zoom lenses, that the boy and girl are absolutely perfect.

On Saturday, you could see the photos of Beyonce, her hair in an updo extension, casually walking around the property with Sir in her arms.
The trip was a family affair. Bey’s mother Tina Knowles was apparently along, too, according to pics. The businesswoman was spotted helping out and providing an extra set of hands for the two babies and the couple’s first daughter, Blue Ivy, 5.
You may not be able to see the pap photos all over the Internet for long. According to hotnewhiphop.com, a few alert Beyhivers noticed that some social media accounts that posted photos of the twins have since been shut down.


Family Matters Star Darius McCrary Says He Was Also A Victim Of Sexual Misconduct
Darius McCrary had some pretty interesting things to say about all of the sexual misconduct allegations floating around Hollywood.
When TMZ caught up with the “Family Matters” star, he defended his dear friend, Charlie Sheen, who has been accused of raping Corey Haim when he was 13-years-old.

“Eddie Winslow” said there is no way possible Charlie could have done what he’s accused of. He went on to say people are just “thirsty.”
Then, Darius revealed he was touched inappropriately by a Hollywood exec when he was a child star and added, “But, I’m not gone tell on nobody.”

Watch HERE


#BOXOFFICENEWS: 'Thor 3' comes in at #1 again while While 'Daddy's Home 2' and 'Orient Express' Deliver 2nd and 3rd Place!
Thor: Ragnarok delivered an expected #1 finish in its second weekend at the domestic box office, pushing the film's domestic total ahead of both the first and second Thor films after just ten days in release. However, just as much a story are the strong openings for a batch of newcomers, both wide and and limited, as Paramount's Daddy's Home 2 and Fox's Murder on the Orient Express both delivered ahead of expectations and Fox Searchlight's Three Billboards averaged $80,000 per theater over its limited bow. Meanwhile, A24's Lady Bird cracked the weekend top ten despite only playing in 37 theaters.

With an estimated $56.6 million this weekend, Thor: Ragnarok dropped just 54% in its second weekend, pushing the film's domestic gross over $211 million after ten days in release. That's enough to best the full domestic gross for both the first Thor film ($181m) and Thor: The Dark World ($206.3m). In fact, Ragnarok is now the 12th highest grossing film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will soon top Doctor Strange's $232 million, which opened over the same weekend as Ragnarok last year.

In addition to its domestic performance, Ragnarok also added $76 million to its international total this weekend, pushing the film's overseas total to $438.5 million for a global cume that tops $650 million. This too bests the previous global cumes for the first two Thor films as well as placing it tenth among the 17 previous films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, soon to top the $677.7 million worldwide gross for Doctor Strange. The film is also already ranked in the top ten at the worldwide box office among 2017 releases.

Placing second is Paramount's Daddy's Home 2, which received a critical drubbing to the tune of a score of 30 on Metacritic, but that didn't deter opening weekend audiences. With an estimated $30 million, the comedy sequel brought in $8.7 million less than the first film, but given the first film debuted over the Christmas holiday and the sequel has the Thanksgiving holiday and all of December ahead of it this is a great start for the pic.

Even better, while critics weren't impressed, opening day audiences gave Daddy's Home 2 an "A-" CinemaScore, a notch better than the "B+" for the first film, which went on to gross over $150 million domestically. The sequel also drastically increased its female audience compared to the first film with 57% of the opening weekend audience being female vs. 48% for the first film. Of the overall audience, 65% were 25 years or older while 52% were 35+.

Pulling into third place is Fox's Murder on the Orient Express, delivering an estimated $28.2 million from 3,341 theaters. Orient Express played to an audience that was 56% female vs. 44% male and of the overall audience, 51% was 35 years of age or older. The film received a "B" CinemaScore.

Looking ahead, based on a couple of the comparisons made in Mojo's weekend preview, The Girl on the Train opened with $24.5 million and went on to gross over $75 million domestically. Additionally, Arrival also opened with $24 million and went on to gross just over $100 million, which will make the coming weekends very interesting as Orient Express plays throughout the holiday season.


Tyrese Launches Clothing Line with His Daughter’s Name During Custody Battle
Do you love Tyrese‘s daughter as much as he claims to? Then do we have the clothing line for you!
The “Fast the Furious” star has launched a website called ShaylaRocks.com, which plans to sell t-shirts and sweatshirts that say “Shayla ROCKS” across the front.
The website says the clothing line is coming soon and bills the company as “a brand with a heartbeat.”
Tyrese has been posting several photos and videos where he can be seen wearing one of the sweatshirts 
Attorneys for Norma Gibson, Shayla’s mother, tell The Blast that they plan to present this to the court to see if Tyrese is in violation of a court order barring him from making mention of his custody case on social media.
According to online records, Tyrese registered the URL for the site on October 30, but the order came down on November 2.
This isn’t the first time Tyrese has seemingly used his custody case to promote a product. He posted photos of journalists holding his book while sitting outside of his court hearing. He deleted them shortly thereafter.


Rosie O’Donnell Talks Whitney Houston’s Rumored Girlfriend Robyn Crawford: ‘Everyone’ Knew About Her Sexuality
Rosie O’Donnell opened up about her friend Whitney Houston’s rumored romantic relationship with her longtime assistant, Robyn Crawford, during an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Thursday, November 9.
 “I didn’t know them as a couple per se, but I knew that they were together,” the TV personality, 55, said. “I’m friends with a lot of very athletic, older lesbian women who are in the WNBA. And that’s sort of the group [they hung out with], all of these basketball-playing women. So, I knew that and I knew it for a very long time.”

The late singer’s alleged romance with Crawford wasn’t widely known until it was detailed in the acclaimed documentary Whitney: Can I Be Me, which aired on Showtime this August. In the film, several of Houston’s family members and friends claimed that her relationship with her BFF was more than platonic.
Though the revelation came as a surprise to some fans, O’Donnell said she knew all along. “Everyone sort of knew it,” she said. “I thought it was very surprising when Clive Davis came out and said that he never discussed her being gay, and I was like, ‘Well, I don’t believe that for one minute.’”
Houston first met Crawford as a teenager growing up in New Jersey. According to the documentary, their friendship and rumored relationship was a point of contention during the Grammy winner’s marriage to Bobby Brown, her husband from 1992 to 2007. “They battled for her affections,” Houston’s former bodyguard David Roberts claimed of Crawford and the New Edition singer, 48.
The “I Will Always Love You” vocalist’s mother, Cissy Houston, said in a January 2013 interview that it “absolutely” would have bothered her if her daughter was a lesbian. However, she insisted that if Whitney and Crawford were dating, she wasn’t aware of it.

Whitney died at the age of 48 in February 2012. The cause of death was accidental drowning, and a toxicology report showed that she had several drugs, including cocaine and cannabis, in her system at the time.


Is Jennifer Hudson Wearing Out Her Welcome at The Voice?
NBC insiders claim Jennifer Hudson's days are numbered on The Voice...

According to Radar Online Jennifer Hudson’s first season as a coach on the NBC’s The Voice will likely be her last, as RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that her “diva antics” were just way too much handle for the cast and crew!
“Jennifer does not show up on time and is a complete diva when she does. She is constantly complaining about her outfits and is always unhappy with her hair and make-up,” spills the behind-the-scenes snitch.
Lately, Hudson has been constantly plugging her own production company, JHud Productions, from her judging chair.
“She is using this platform for her own gain and she got reprimanded by execs for it,” the source said, adding, “And she still continues to do it anyways.”


White Man Robbed Bank In Blackface, Arrested
Bank robbers, who get caught, are usually complete idiots. Case in point, a white guy who robbed a bank in blackface has been arrested. 
The robbery occurred back in August, but the feds finally caught faux-brown-skinned bank robber this past Wednesday (Nov. 8).

Reports the San Bernardino Sun: A man in blackface and wearing a beanie who was caught on surveillance video trying to rob a Corona bank in August was arrested in his Lake Elsinore home Wednesday, Riverside County sheriff’s officials said Thursday.
Investigators gathered enough evidence to serve a search warrant Wednesday at the Lake Elsinore home of Jerrad Schmittle, 40, according to a sheriff’s press release. Schmittle was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery.
On the afternoon of Aug. 18, deputies from the Lake Elsinore sheriff’s station were called to the Wells Fargo Bank in the 11000 block of De Palma Road in Corona after a silent alarm was triggered, according to the statement.

Investigators learned a white man, “with obvious dark make-up to disguise his appearance,” had given a teller a note that demanded money, officials said. The man also told the teller he had a gun.
Schmittle wasn’t ID’d until Nov. 1. Meaning, someone probably dropped dime on his dumb azz.


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