BOY right about now it SUCKS to be Jennifer Hudson. She and fiancée David Otunga broke up after he confronted her, claiming she was secretly dating music producer Mali Music ....according to TMZ.
Hudson denies having any relationship with the producer, but Otunga believes Hudson and Mali Music were having a secret affair for months before the confrontation.
The tea is that Jennifer and Mali Music met a few years ago, when she hired him to perform at a party. They became friends and we're told they have been in the studio together a number of times. She told Charlamagne Tha God back in 2014, "My favorite artist is Mali Music. See, y'all don't even know who he is. Y'all gotta look up Mali Music, trust me."
Mali Music was deep into gospel but crossed over into secular music. She calls him her "dream artist."
I guess after that tea getting spilled and began a rukus cops kicked David out of the family home Thursday night after Jennifer got an order of protection claiming she feared him, he had gotten physical with her and he was a threat to her and her son. David vehemently denies the allegations.
Mali has not responded to the allegations! And THIS JUST IN She’s been AXED from ‘The Voice’ The show’s executives are sick and tired of her behavior so JHUD’s first season coaching on The Voice will also be her last. Apparently, her ‘diva’ behavior was just too much for the crew members as well as for the cast.
The singer won the show in the United Kingdom and then joined Blake Shelton, Adam Levine and Miley Cyrus on the American version’s season 13.
But soon after, she and Shelton started arguing a lot, and that was a huge problem for the production.
‘Blake can’t stand Jennifer at all. The two are constantly at war both on-camera and off-camera, and it’s gotten to the point where he can’t even talk to her or look at her,’ one insider on set revealed.
However, it’s not just Blake who disliked her – the crew can’t stand her diva antics either!
‘Jennifer doesn’t show up on time and is a complete diva when she does. She’s constantly complaining about her outfits and is always unhappy with her hair and make-up. But honestly, there’s only so much that they can do!’ the spy dished.
Furthermore, Hudson has been promoting her production company, JHud Productions, a lot lately on The Voice.
The execs made sure to reprimand her for using the show for her own gain.
But it looks like there’s not much they can do as she refuses to stop plugging her business.
Next season, both her and Miley Cyrus will be gone from their judge chairs and replaced by Alicia Keys, and Kelly Clarkson.
DAMN AGAIN, It SUCKS to be Jennifer Hudson right about now!
The days are ticking down until “Ghostbusters” opens nationwide on July 15th, and now Empire magazine has a pair of covers featuring the cast.
Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones and Kate McKinnon look amazing in their front page poses, along with a new still shot from the film.
Directed by Paul Feig, “Ghostbusters” also stars Chris Hemsworth, Andy Garcia, Michael K Williams, Matt Walsh and Neil Casey.
#RHOA: Kenya Moore wants YOU to know that Her Hair Is Real
Most of the women on Real Housewives of Atlanta love to switch up their hair game with some wigs, extensions, and other add-on pieces. Not only that, but they are very proud of the versatility that they are able to achieve using outside help to enhance their natural looks. Kenya Moore is not one of those ladies. She is very proud of her natural hair and has mentioned this on numerous occasions- specifically those times when she wanted to promote her hair care line Kenya Moore Hair.
No one could ever accuse Kenya Moore of being like everyone else, so it is not at all shocking that she decided to promote her line of hair products in a unique way. Kenya took to Instagram to post a video of herself showering and lathering up her locks to prove that she does have real hair and to emphasize that her products are effective for growing out long, beautiful strands.
Apparently Kenya‘s boyfriend, Matt Jordan, filmed the video and Kenya is super comfortable showing off her beautiful hair. Love her or hate her, you have to admit that Kenya Moore is a very smart woman. She knows exactly how to position herself and market her products. Would anyone be talking about it if Kenya had conventional print or television ads? Probably not. But of course all of the fans (and even the haters) will check out this video of Kenya lathering up with her own line of products in the shower.
Kenya: “Tired of weaves and wigs? Grow your own hair healthy stronger and longer with #kenyamoorehaircare.
#EMPIRE: Ne-Yo wants these artists on 'Empire' next
The first half of Empire's second season witnessed a revolving door of celebrity cameos. But, believe it or not, there are still a select few artists the show has yet to get on board.
So, on the heels of the hit FOX show's spring premiere as well as the Friday debut of their new 20-track album, Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 2 — a follow-up to 2015's Empire: Original Soundtrack, Season 2 Volume 1 — we caught up with Empire music producer and Grammy Award-winning R&B singer Ne-Yo and asked which artists he'd love to see lend their talents to the show. Check out his picks for who should enter the Lyon's den next.
1. Chris Brown
Breezy x Hakeem? (Photo: Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic)
"There’s definitely a fun and energetic element that a Chris Brown could bring to the show. I don’t know if he’d ever do it, but I definitely feel like that’d be a moment if he’d lend some of his genius to the show. And from a songwriting perspective, too. You know, he’s amazing at both. It’s funny — I remember meeting Chris before he could write and talking to him about it and him feeling like it was such a difficult thing to do and I was like, ‘Nah, bruh, if you feel passionately about something, you can write a song.’ And sure enough, here he is doing what he’s doing. I’m proud of that dude in a lot of ways."
2. Ty Dolla $ign
But is he really with it or nah? (Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer, Getty Images)
"People don’t understand how dope that guy really is. He will give you authentic hood (music), but at the same time, that man will get on the piano and blow your mind. He’ll give you them chords, them melodies and harmonies and then turn around and smoke a blunt with you. He’s that dope and we don’t see enough of that side. I feel like him and Hakeem getting into the studio together could be a moment."
3. Ed Sheeran or Adele or Alicia Keys (again)
They would leave us rolling in the deep... (Photo: WireImage/Getty Images/WireImage)
"We already had Alicia (Keys), but I don’t feel like we’ve even scratched the surface of what could potentially happen there. I would love for us to get, like, an Ed Sheeran or an Adele or somebody like that to just cross over. I try not to view Empire as a black show. I mean, it’s a predominantly black cast, but my thing has always been this: Music don’t have no color. It’s a bridge."
Stay Tuned!
Maxwell Pays tribute to Prince during his Jazz Festival Set
The second day of the 2016 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival kicked off at the Fair Grounds Race Course Saturday (April 23) “We just lost the greatest musician in the world,” Maxwell said. “He was one of the most beloved, one of the most special… Everyone is up on this stage because of him. Prince was not just once but he will forever be the greatest [musician in the world].”
He’s well-known for his high-energy live performances and Drake is about to hit the road for a North American tour.
Joined by opening act Future, the Canadian hitmaker will kick off the Summer Sixteen Tour on July 20th in Austin, Texas. From there Drake will visit over 30 cities including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston.
Things will wrap up in Vancouver, British Columbia in September, and tickets for all dates will go on sale this Friday, April 29th!
LIL KIM….SERIOUSLY WTF?
We’ve all seen the evolution of Lil Kim’s face, and body for that matter, from the moment she stepped on the rap scene in the 90s up until now. But these new Instagram photos have us scratching us heads more than ever asking Harpo who 'dis is.
The Brooklyn raptress, who was one of the most beautiful rappers to ever hit the scene, is being dragged all over the Internet for her new selfies where she closely resembles a white woman.
While hanging out in Miami over the weekend, where her new best friend Kim K. decided to post up a selfie shoot and that’s when all hell broke loose. She has over 17,000 comments (most of them not good) on the one flick.
A video posted by Lil' Kim (@lilkimthequeenbee) on
Hmm...maybe she has been listening to TLC's "Unpretty" track one too many times.
Kimmy I HEART YOU BUT WHAT’S UP MA?
Awwww, Stephen Curry Out At Least 2 Weeks With MCL Knee!
He's been healthy all season, but this first round of the playoffs has been anything but nice to the reigning NBA MVP.
After Steph Curry got injured for the second time in the post season Sunday afternoon, he went in for an MRI on his knee after injuring it on the court in the second quarter. Reportedly, he slipped on sweat on the floor.
Today, the Warriors issued an update saying it's indeed an MCL sprain, and they will have to re-evaluate his condition in two weeks. The update on the site reads:
Warriors guard Stephen Curry underwent an MRI this morning that revealed a Grade 1 MCL sprain in his right knee. He will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Curry suffered the injury on the last play of the first half of Game 4 last night at Houston and was diagnosed with a sprained right knee by the team’s medical staff on site.
It's a tough hand to be dealt in the midst of the Playoffs, even if the Warriors finish off the Rockets Wednesday night without their star.
The ever optimistic champ seems to be keeping his spirits up tweeting:
His wife Ayesha is chef'ing it up in the kitchen to nurse her man back to health. She posted herself making her chicken parmesean, Steph's fave, and asked fans to send prayers up for her 'baby!
Prince Reportedly Died Without a Will; Money Would Go to 6 Siblings
*Any money left behind by Prince may be split among his six siblings by default.
According to TMZ, it appears the musician died without a will in place, leaving his siblings, half-siblings and children of his deceased siblings in line to receive a piece of the pie:
Multiple sources who have worked with Prince as recently as 2014 tell us … he did not have a will. Of course it’s possible in the last year or so Prince had a change of heart and drafted one, but all of our sources say based on his history with them that’s highly unlikely.
Our sources say various professionals raised the issue of a will with Prince but he never had an interest in drafting one.
We’ve contacted various people, including family members, and they all say they have not seen a will and so far no one has come forward with one.
If Prince did indeed die without a will, under Minnesota law his siblings — the closest living relatives — would share equally in his estate. Prince had 8 brothers and sisters, and only Tyka was a full sibling.
People have assumed Tyka — who has taken the reins — would get everything, but that’s not the case. In Minnesota half siblings and full siblings are treated exactly the same when it comes to inheritance without a will … they all share equally.
Two of Prince’s siblings are dead, leaving 6. There’s one catch. If the deceased siblings had kids, they would be entitled to the same share as their parent.
As we reported … our sources say Prince’s estate is worth somewhere south of $150 million.
Piers Morgan: Beyonce’s Playing The Race Card, Using Grieving Mothers to Sell Records!
Piers Morgan is not a fan of Beyonce’s new album, Lemonade. The TV journalist has taken the mega-star to task, stating that he feels that she is not only playing the race card, but also exploiting grieving mother’s.
If you watched her Lemonade HBO visual movie, it featured Lesley McSpadden, holding a photo of her late son Mike Brown who was shot dead by a police officer in Ferguson, Missouri in 2014 – an incident which sparked huge protests.
The movie also featured Sybrina Fulton, whose 17-year-old son Trayvon Martin was killed in Florida by a local vigilante George Zimmerman in a case that sparked national outrage in 2012.
In an op-ed to Daily Mail, Piers Morgan explains why he simply isn’t a fan.
The new Beyoncé wants to be seen as a black woman political activist first and foremost, entertainer and musician second. I still think she’s a wonderful singer and performer, and some of the music on Lemonade is fantastic. But I have to be honest, I preferred the old Beyoncé. The less inflammatory, agitating one.
The one who didn’t use grieving mothers to shift records and further fill her already massively enriched purse. The one who didn’t play the race card so deliberately and to my mind, unnecessarily. The one who wanted to be judged on her stupendous talent not her skin color, and wanted us all to do the same.
As expected, Piers has received some backlash. Check out a few back and forth tweets by some that disagree.
WOW….Here’s come the BeyHive!
NBC Taps Jennifer Hudson & Original Broadway Cast Member For Hairspray Live!
For its 2016 live musical event, NBC selected Hairspray. Wise choice if you ask me. Love the stage production and feature film musical. The peacock network has announced its first two cast members.
Fresh off her Broadway debut in The Color Purple, Jennifer Hudson heads over to Baltimore to play Motormouth Maybelle. Queen Latifah memorably played the character in the 2007 film. Inspired casting if you ask me. J-Hud is going to absolutely slay it. Find out which Broadway legend is also joining the project.
John Travolta famously played Edna Turnblad in the hit movie, but Harvey Fierstein originated the role in the Broadway production. The 61-year-old actor, who won a Tony Award for his performance, will reprise his role for the peacock network.
“We are beyond thrilled with this incredibly talented duo of stars for Hairspray Live!,” said Robert Greenblatt, Chairman, NBC Entertainment. “Harvey Fierstein created the role of Edna Turnblad on Broadway in an indelible Tony-winning performance that demanded to be memorialized on film, and we’re happy he wanted to step into her shoes one last, unforgettable time. We’re also so grateful that the incomparable Jennifer Hudson will play Motormouth Maybelle and we know her rendition of ‘I Know Where I’ve Been’ will literally stop the show.”
Once again, Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will produce the musical. Grease: Live director Alex Rudzinski will co-direct along with Kenny Leon (The Wiz Live!). Hairspray Live will air on December 7.
Do you think hiring Hudson and Fierstein were good decisions? I do!
Andy Cohen Expresses Support For Kelly Ripa & Questions Michael Strahan’s Decision To Leave
It’s no secret that Andy Cohen and Kelly Ripa are best buddies. This morning, the 47-year-old Watch What Happens Live host lived up to his GBF title and stood by Ripa’s side.
During his SiriusXM radio show, he defended Ripa against all the media scrutiny. He also chimed in on Michael Strahan jumping ship over to Good Morning America. Let’s just say, it wasn’t the most optimistic forecast.
“I’ve been getting so many questions about what’s going on with my friend Kelly Ripa, and ‘How’s she doing?’ and ‘What do you think?’ You know, I want to say that she… I know she spent the weekend celebrating her 20th anniversary with Mark, which has been a long-planned vacation. So don’t get her trending on Twitter today because she’s not at work. She is on a long-planned vacation.”
“You know, when I look at this whole situation, it’s worth nothing, the two of them, Kelly and Michael, they had such great chemistry,” he continued. “And I’m just looking at this and it just seems like a premature end to a great relationship that ended way too prematurely. So much has been written about this situation and how it was handled. I’ve been a TV executive or producer for 25 years, so I’m always fascinated to see how TV things go down. I can’t say this went down the greatest way.”
“The thing that no one is talking about is, to me, is that the job of co-hosting Live! is the greatest job in TV,” Andy said. “She’s so good at it and he’s really good at it, and it’s a job you take and you take it for life. She’s been at that job for 15 years. I was celebrating on her 15th anniversary show about two months ago. You keep that job. You don’t go anywhere. So I can’t get over that he left Live! where he was co-hosting Live! With Kelly and Michael. Your name is in the freakin’ title! You can spend your life here! You can spend 15 years here and make serious bank, by the way. And still do GMA twice a week or do Pyramid or whatever else he’s doing.”
“He left and went to GMA. He is now one of five people sitting at that crowded anchor desk,” he continued. “It’s like 18 co-anchors and here’s my thing: What happens if the ratings don’t go up? What happens if there’s not a pickup? Then what’s going to happen to that sweet man? Honestly! Because by then she’ll have a new co-host. I don’t know. I just don’t see how you leave the greatest team in TV to be one of five people.”
“I am really looking forward to tomorrow morning on Live!,” Andy said. “And I’ve spoken to Kelly a bunch of times. I can’t wait to see what she says. Right? Who’s not going to be watching that tomorrow? I just think she had this great relationship on TV. You know? And it was a big, bad breakup.”
Andy makes some solid points for sure. I, like him, am looking forward to watching Ripa return to Live With Kelly & Michael! tomorrow morning. Given all the media attention, plenty of other eyeballs will also be tuning in.
Have you been following the drama? Do you think Strahan’s decision to leave was a wise one?
EGGPLANT NATION: Back by Popular demand It’s Hyman Perez!
Back by Popular demand It’s Hyman Perez! The Latin fitness trainer and Instagram darling is back with a few more pics! Well y’all know what to do GO HERE TO SEE THE PICS and remember they’re NSFW!
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Are you even trying at life right now? You’re not waddling over to the bathroom closest mid-poop to grab a roll of TP, you are participating in society right now. Lets try to act like it.
Heather Headley to Replace Jennifer Hudson In The Color Purple!
Heather Headley, the theater-fan favorite who hasn’t had an ongoing Broadway role since she won a 2000 Tony Award for “Aida,” will take over for Jennifer Hudson in “The Color Purple,” which Hudson departs in May.
Hudson’s six-month contract in “Color Purple” is up May 8. Although it’s more common for performers to sign onto ongoing Broadway musicals for a year, Hudson’s contract was half that, owing to the demands of the Oscar winner’s schedule. (The exit date seems poised to throw a wrench into any potential Tony Awards campaign for Hudson; all the nominators will have seen her performance in advance of the nominations announcement on May 3, but many of the awards’ out-of-town voters may not see the show until later in the month.)
Headley, who seems like she could also be a good fit to play the musical’s protagonist Celie, will play the featured role of Shug Avery, the jazz singer who has a profound effect on Celie’s life.
Headley made her Broadway debut as Nala in the original cast of “The Lion King,” and went on to play the title character in the next Disney musical, Elton John and Tim Rice’s “Aida.” After her Tony win in that show, she launched a recording career, and in 2012 played the Whitney Houston role in the musical adaptation of “The Bodyguard” on the West End. In 2013, she appeared in a brief Broadway run of a concert by classical vocal quartet Il Divo.
Headley joins “The Color Purple” May 10, appearing alongside a cast that includes Cynthia Erivo and Danielle Brooks (“Orange Is the New Black”). Since opening in December, the production has mostly sold solidly, if not spectacularly; whether the departure of Hudson will have any effect on the box office remains to be seen.
CHOPPED AND LAID! Jennifer Hudson nearly CHOPPED Almost All Of Her Hair!
NOW WE'RE SERVING FACE DAWTA? Jennifer Hudson decided she wanted something new so she chopped and KAPOW! She's now rocking a super short cut to show off her gorgeous facial features.
The Oscar winner was already rocking a pixie cut, but chick took it a step further going almost completely bald with her new look. A few More pics!
THIS IS NOT JENNIFER HUDSON! Says the Photographer who shot it!
If you frequent Facebook, you may have seen a photo of a VERY muscular Jennifer Hudson that went viral. I did have my suspicions, and was right. The photo is NOT JHud and the photographer who snapped the shot is speaking out. Here's what he posted:
Yes.....we imagine it would be hard to forget an Oscar-winner taking a nude pic in your studio.
UMMMMM Well In defense of JHud's body....
She may not be the woman in the pic atop, but her body is still enviable! She posted this bikini pic on Instagram four weeks ago with the caption, "It would take mexico to get me to play on the beach ! I'm so not that girl ! But I work hard , I deserve it right ! Plus, I earned it !"
Oh hello cropped cutie! Jennifer Hudson flossed her new look at the Black Girls Rock! BET taping at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center.
Rocking an exaggerated shoulder curve hugging black mini dress and sexy over-the-knee boots, Weight Watchers spokeswoman Jennifer Hudson showed off her sleek bod and brand new short coif.
The fab chick, who currently stars in the independent film The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Peete, was on hand to present Queen Latifah with the Rock Star Award and to perform her new single "I Can't Describe (The Way It Feels)."
Looks like this new short cut is what she might be rocking during promo for her upcoming musical film Black Nativity.
Jennifer Hudson Stung By Engagement Ring Insult. Insiders say Jennifer Hudson was left upset and embarrassed after Barbara Walters asked if she bought her own engagement ring on national TV...
From The National Enquirer
JENNIFER HUDSON is furious with BARBARA WALTERS for trashing her fiancé on “The View”! A source says the Oscar-winning singer, 32, left the show in tears after Barbara asked whether her hubby-to-be, 33-year-old David Otunga, paid for Jennifer’s engagement ring.
“Jennifer was really angry with Barbara for asking something so personal and trying to embarrass her and David,” said an insider on the daytime chat fest. “Even though Jennifer earns more than David, he does pretty well, and she doesn’t like it when someone implies he’s mooching off her.”
David, a Harvard-educated litigation attorney and professional wrestler, popped the question in September 2008 with a five-carat diamond and platinum ring.
In early October of this year, the “Dreamgirls” star was on “The View” promoting her latest film, “The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete,” when Barbara stepped on her toes.
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The panel had previously discussed whether a woman should buy her own engagement ring, and when Jennifer was later chatting with the ladies, Barbara cattily asked her: “Did (David) pay for the ring?”
Jennifer said “yes” and flashed her sparkler, but she broke down backstage, according to the source.
“Jennifer felt it was an insulting crack,” explained the insider. “She had tears in her eyes as she talked about how tired she is of defending herself and David, and she said Barbara should know better. Jennifer has vowed that she won’t appear on ‘The View’ again until after Barbara retires.”
