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7/20/20

The Daily Buzz For July 21 ☕📰☕

Winnie Harlow Rocks PUMA x First Mile Collection Using Recycled Plastic!
Winnie Harlow rocks the new PUMA x First Mile Collection capsule using recycled plastic bottles that are turned into high-tech yarns for sneakers and clothes. Even more exciting, the First Mile people-focused network strengthens micro-economies in Haiti, Honduras, and Taiwan.

AOC is always committed to telling the stories behind the clothes we wear.   Advocacy for a new attitude about our planet and better principles behind our consumption patterns is a high priority. Reviewing the blogs promoting the campaign, nobody digs into what is probably the strongest reason to buy the PUMA a First Mile sneakers.  

This PUMA X First Mile video is VERY well done and tells as excellent story.


#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Confirms The Next Season of RHOA Has Started Filming!
Multiple Bravo TV shows have started filming. This now includes Real Housewives of Atlanta.
Kandi Burruss confirmed that the main thing that the network is concerned with is the safety of their talent when it comes to COVID-19. The Chi actress explained that they are being tested all the time to keep everyone safe.
She explained to Extra TV: ‘We’re getting tested all the time. That’s what we have to do to be to continue to tape together, we have to make sure everyone’s status is negative.’

Kandi is booked and busy per usual. In addition to being a new mom for the third time, she and Todd Tucker are having to get creative with the way they do business.
The couple is the owner of multiple successful Old Lady Gang restaurants that are being hit hard by the pandemic. This will most likely be a part of her storyline for the new season.
Speaking of storylines, rumor has it that Porsha Williams’ loud and proud activism will be a major part of the show.

Burruss may not have left off the last season on good terms with the granddaughter of Hosea Williams but the ladies have all agreed that the Black Lives Matter reawakening is far more important than whatever petty drama they were fighting over.
Kandi praised her co-star. ‘I’m really proud of Porsha… Because she’s keeping Breonna Taylor’s name out there. She’s on the front lines. She’s risking herself with her own freedom to be out there, talking about what needs to be talked about.’

So far, Porsha, Kandi, Kenya Moore, and Cynthia Bailey have all been slated to return. Nene Leakes is said to still be negotiating on what capacity she wants to return in.


#NewMusic from August Alsina And Rick Ross ‘Entanglements’!

August Alsina is making the most of his entanglement. The singer has collaborated with Rick Ross on a new song called “Entanglements,” inspired by his headline-making relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith. Over the OG Parker-produced track, August starts off by defining the word.
“The definition of entanglement / It’s when you tangle in the sheets,” he sings. “Girl, I know that we don’t call it a relationship / But you’re still fu**in’ with me.”
Rozay uses his clever wordplay to address Jada and Will Smith on his verse. “Shawty leanin’ on my shoulder, got her questionin’ my willpower / Jaded by her beauty, but her reputation real solid,” he raps while referencing Jada’s role in The Matrix Reloaded (“Caught up in the Matrix, and I doubt if I can get up out it”) and her friendship with Tupac (“Still I gotta get around, favorite artist was 2Pac”).

LISTEN HERE 

“Entanglements” follows the release of August’s album The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy last month. He recently dropped a video for the standout “Rounds.”


#HipHopNews: Birdman Wants To Release ‘Like Father, Like Son’ Sequel With Lil Wayne Before Retiring!
Birdman is ready to retire from rap, but not before releasing another album with Lil Wayne.
During Young Money Radio on Friday, the last episode of the season, Weezy welcomed more special guests including Chris Brown, August Alsina, 2 Chainz, and his former Cash Money boss, who was his final guest on the show. Despite their past issues and legal battle, it was all love between the two as they reflected on their relationship and Wayne’s days at Cash Money.

“I’d like to welcome my pops to the show,” said Wayne while introducing Baby. “And put some respek on his fu**ing name.”
During the last minutes of the interview, Birdman told Wayne that he wants to record a sequel to their 2006 joint album Like Father, Like Son. “I would like to do a Like Father, Like Son Two,” he announced.
Tunechi was quick to sign on. “Man, come on. You ain’t got to ask. Come on, man, that was not a question,” he said before promising to send Birdman some music. “Man, come on, man. You know I’m going to send you six joints for you to put the verses to them. You know how I do, man.”

Birdman, who settled his lawsuit with Wayne in 2018, revealed that he plans to put down the mic once and for all. “Real round, that was me. You know I’m done rapping,” he said. “Rapping ain’t for me no more, I’m done with that shit. I like to make rappers, that’s what I do.”
But before he retires, he wants to put out one final project with Wayne. “Real rap. So, I just want it to be my little farewell thing. I want to go out how I came in.”

“Say less,” added Wayne.
The Cash Money mogul recently paid $225,000 in rent for hundreds of subsidized tenants and families in the projects of New Orleans during the COVID crisis. And he wants to do even more for his hometown. “I want to buy all the projects,” Stunna told Wayne. “That’s one of my goals for the rest of my life. I’ma purchase all the projects in New Orleans and let everybody live for free.”


Kanye West Criticizes Harriet Tubman At His Political Rally!
Rapper Kanye West, in his first event since declaring himself a presidential candidate, ranted against historical figure Harriet Tubman on Sunday, saying the Underground Railroad conductor “never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people,” comments that drew shouts of opposition from some in the crowd.
West delivered a lengthy monologue, touching on topics from abortion and religion to international trade and licensing deals, before a crowd in North Charleston, South Carolina. Whether he is actually seeking the nation’s highest office remains a question.

Tubman is one of the most respected figures of 19th century America. An African American who escaped slavery, she helped enslaved Black men and women travel north to freedom and fought for the Union during the Civil War. She later became a supporter of women’s suffrage.
On abortion, West said that while he believes it should be legal, financial incentives to help struggling mothers could be a way to discourage the practice.

“Everybody that has a baby gets a million dollars,” he said as an example.
Wearing a protective vest and with “2020” shaved into his head, the entertainer appeared on a livestream of the event. Several hundred people gathered in a venue, where gospel music played before West’s appearance.
The event was reportedly for registered guests only, although a campaign website had no registration or RSVP information.
Speaking without a microphone, West became tearful at one point while talking about his mother, who died following plastic surgery complications in 2007.

West missed the deadline to qualify for the ballot in several states, and it was unclear if he was willing or able to collect enough signatures required to qualify in others. Last week, he qualified to appear on Oklahoma’s presidential ballot, the first state where he met the requirements before the filing deadline.
West needed to collect 10,000 signatures by noon Monday to appear on the South Carolina ballot, according to state law. The entertainer tweeted out a list of locations around the Charleston area where petitions could be signed. Email to an address purportedly associated with the campaign was not returned Sunday afternoon.

West, who is married to reality television star Kim Kardashian West, initially announced his candidacy on July 4.


‘Black Is King’: Beyoncé’s ‘Project Comes to Life in New Disney+ Trailer!
Disney+ has released a new (and somehow even more stunning) trailer for Black Is King. The visual album comes from Beyoncé, who wrote, directed, and executive produced. Black Is King is based on the music of her album The Lion King: The Gift, made for 2019’s live-action The Lion King which she co-starred in alongside Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, John Oliver, and Alfre Woodard.

The newest trailer for Black Is King comes jam-packed with gorgeous visuals. This should come as no surprise as Beyoncé’s aesthetic has been fine-tuned in recent years to pack as powerful a punch as possible while rightfully centering Blackness as high art. More apparent in this trailer is how Beyoncé has adapted the Lion King story to her own creative eye. Familiar lines from The Lion King ring out as we watch a young boy become a man as he travels far from his birthplace and into the unknown world. The trailer also reveals some of the famous faces recruited for the Black Is King cast, including Beyoncé’s husband, Jay-Z, and mother, Tina Knowles-Lawson, as well as Lupita Nyong’o, Naomi Campbell, and Kelly Rowland.

With the arrival of this trailer comes exciting information about the release plans for Black Is King. In addition to its Disney+ debut, Black Is King will be made available across the African Continent. This distribution deal means Beyoncé’s visual album will be released in South Africa, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, Namibia, Cameroon, Liberia, Burundi, Senegal, Togo, Somalia, Benin, Congo, Kenya, Ivory Coast, Zimbabwe, Malawi, Gabon, Cape Verde, and other countries through MultiChoice Group’s M-Net and Canal+ Afrique.

The team behind Black Is King extends far beyond Beyoncé. With the Grammy-winning singer at the helm, the one-year shoot enlisted the talents of Dafe Oboro, Julian Klincewicz, Derek Milton, Meji Alabi, Joshua Kissi, Alexandre Moors, and Deon Van Zyl as co-directors and second unit directors. Filming locations for this epic visual album include New York, then Los Angeles, South Africa, West Africa, London, and Belgium.
Black Is King debuts on Disney+ on July 31. Watch the gorgeous new trailer below. Get even more Disney+ updates right here.

WATCH THE TRAILER
Here’s the official synopsis for Black Is King, plus the official poster:
This visual album from Beyoncé reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns. The film was in production for one year with a cast and crew that represent diversity and connectivity.
The voyages of Black families, throughout time, are honored in a tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne.

These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power. Black Is King is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence.


Drake Shows Off His Abs in Shirtless Selfie!
Drake is showing off his hot bod! The 33-year-old “Hotline Bling” rapper took to his Instagram Story on Saturday (July 18) to share a photo while posing shirtless in front of a mirror.
“Sunny day in Saint James,” Drake wrote along with the photo.
Drake then shared another selfie while going for a swim in a pool.
For the past few days, Drake has been vacationing Barbados with a few friends.
Earlier this week, Drake was spotted visiting ex-girlfriend Rihanna‘s childhood home. While he was there, he took photos and signed autographs for fans.


Mickey Rourke Berates 'Crybaby' Robert De Niro In Angry Instagram Post: 'Gonna Embarrass You Severely'!
Actor Mickey Rourke has some strong feelings for fellow thespian Robert De Niro.
Rourke, 67, took to Instagram to lash out at De Niro, 76, in an expletive-laden post. Rourke accused De Niro of making negative comments to the media about him, referring to Rourke as a “liar.”
“Hey Robert De Niro, that’s right I am talking to you, you big f****** crybaby. A friend of mine just recently told me that a few months back you’re quoted as saying to newspapers ‘Mickey Rourke’s a liar he talks all kind of s***,’” Rourke captioned the post, which featured an old film still of the Oscar winner.

Rourke continued on his diatribe, threatening that he would “embarrass” De Niro “severely.”
“Listen Mr. Tough Guy in the movies, you’re the 1st person that ever called me a liar and it was in a newspaper. Let me tell you something, you punk a**, when I see you I swear to God on my grandmother, on my brother and all my dogs, [I’m] gonna embarrass you severely 100 percent,” he wrote, signing the post “Mickey Rourke. As God is my witness.”
It’s not the first time Rourke has expressed his anger toward De Niro, with whom he co-starred in Alan Parker’s 1987 film Angel Heart. Just last year, Rourke told an Italian TV show that De Niro blocked him from getting a part in Martin Scorsese’s 2019 epic crime drama The Irishman, which chronicled the life of former hitman Frank Sheeran.

"Marty Scorsese wanted to meet me for a movie with Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro," Rourke revealed to Live – Non è la D’Urso, the Independent reported at the time. "The casting person told my manager that Robert De Niro said he refused to work with me in a movie."
Losing the role greatly “upset” Rourke, because he needed the money at the time, he added. But he also “looked up” to De Niro until they had a negative interaction on the Angel Heart set. Rourke, who played a private detective contracted by De Niro’s character to track down a famous singer, claimed De Niro told him back then that “I think it’s better if we don’t talk.”

“Now I don’t look up to him no more; I look through him,” Rourke said during his Live – Non è la D’Urso. appearance. “I came up from the s***. He doesn’t know that life. I lived that f****** life, so every time I look him in the face I look right through his a******.”

According to Page Six, a spokesman for De Niro dismissed Rourke’s earlier statements about The Irishman.
“According to The Irishman producers, Jane Rosenthal and Emma Tillinger Koskoff, and casting director Ellen Lewis, Mickey Rourke was never asked to be in The Irishman nor was he ever even thought of, discussed or considered to be in the movie,” De Niro’s rep told the New York Post last September.


Nick Cannon Contemplated Suicide After Anti-Semitic Backlash!
Last week Nick Cannon was fired by Viacom and his radio show put on hiatus after making a series of bigoted and anti-Semitic comments on his Cannon's Class podcast with special guest Professor Griff
Nick returns to social media to mourn sucidie of an artist on his record label and admits he too, considered taking his own life...


Alex Trebek Announces That He Will Stop Chemotherapy If His Current Round Isn’t Successful!
Longtime Jeopardy host, Alex Trebek, celebrated beating the odds this past March by surpassing his one year, stage 4 pancreatic cancer diagnosis (there is only an 18% one-year survival rate). And although he is feeling great, he announced plans to discontinue his cancer treatment if his latest round of chemo fails.
“I am doing well. I have been continuing my treatment, and it is paying off, though it does fatigue me a great deal,” Trebek said.
The show host credits his strength to still having the opportunity to do tapings of Jeopardy.

“Oddly enough, when we started taping I suddenly started to regain my strength,” he said after noting that he could hardly get out of bed in the morning. “It’s the strangest thing. It is some kind of an elixir.”
Like many productions, the show is on a hiatus. But he has been shooting show openings in his home, as well as, promotional videos and updates.

In regards to his one-year milestone, Trebek commented in a YouTube video, that he was very much happy to have reached the marker, admitting that the journey was not at all easy.
He plans to celebrate another milestone in March of 2021.
There is no definite answer on to when Trebek will do his final taping but, “he does worry that his performance is declining,” PEOPLE reported from Trebek’s interview with The New York Times.

“It’s a quality program, and I think I do a good job hosting it, and when I start slipping, I’ll stop hosting,” he said.


Ariana Grande Sparks HUGE Pregnancy Rumors With Selfie Sporting Possible Baby Bump!!
Is Ariana Grande pregnant?!! Well, the internet thinks she is...
The 'Stuck With U' singer just dropped a few selfies on Instagram including several cute ones with her dogs -- and laying by the pool at her new massive Hollywood Hills mansion.
But, one of the photos appears to be the singer lying on her back with one of her dogs on her lap, and her followers are going NUTS over a possible BABY bump!!
It's hard to figure out just what position she is sitting in, but many are convinced she is telling us something!

Take A Look!
As you can see, by the position of her legs it appears she is lying on her back -- and she framed the shot just perfectly to show her mid-section in the middle of the snap!
"OmG iS ShE PrEgNanT??!?!😱" one fan said excitedly.
"Your stomach on the 3rd slide ????? 😳" another added.
Of course, many of her fans just questioned the situation, hoping Grande may address it in the near future. Interestingly, there is a tattoo in the middle of the shot which may give a hint she is lying in a different position. But, her fans are stumped with the post.

In the other photos, Ariana appears to be chillin' with her dogs inside her $13 Million estate in the Hollywood Hills, and she looks amazing as usual.
But, a few fans can't help themselves but point out it may be the pregnancy 'glow' that is boosting the look in these photos!
"Omg!!!!! you are glowing!!!!" one fan wrote.
"Is it just me or is she pregnant?" another added.
Interestingly, the other photos she looks smoking hot, but they are shot from the waist up.

Also, many are reading into the final photo she shared which is of her mom, brother, and herself at a young age -- starting a family?!


'RHOP' Star Candiace Dillard Says Kim Kardashian Doesn’t Care About Kanye West!
“Real Housewives of Potomac” star Candiace Dillard says Kim Kardashian doesn’t care about her husband Kanye West and believes the rapper should be committed.

The reality star took to Instagram to share her thoughts on Kanye’s rally in South Carolina. During the event, Kanye ranted on stage while a small crowd of people looked on. At one point he spoke about the underground railroad hero Harriet Tubman. He said, “Harriet Tubman never actually freed the slaves, she just had them work for other white people.” Later, he had a meltdown while discussing abortion. Kanye ended up crying and had to be consoled by the crow.
The entire thing did not sit well with Candiace who wrote, “I’ve been boiling about this. It is an emergency. Mental health is no laughing matter. And at a time when we are calling ourselves re-evaluating the value of Black lives, one, in particular, seems to hang in the balance while those who have the power to intercede sit by and collect chèques and do nothing. If I’m wrong, I’ll say I’m wrong. But I don’t think I am. Excuse my profanity.”

She released a lengthy video expressing her opinions. Candiace started, “The Kardashians don’t give a fuck about Kanye West. They could give zero fucks about Kanye West, the man, the person, the black man, the black person. They could give zero. And if that was never clear to you before, let this circus be the exact example you need to see that.”
The “RHOP” star said she never bought into the hate towards the Kardashians until now. She said, “I’ve always tried to see the good. But this incident, this chain of events, I cannot ignore what everyone has been saying, what everyone has always said about all of them. All of those women who conveniently happened to end up with black men.”
She added, “Because if my husband was out in the public eye having a manic episode .. having mental breakdowns .. and making a complete mockery of our political system. I would be gearing to enroll him in a conservatorship.”

Kanye West needs to be committed, temporarily, he is not well. The fact that his family … are allowing him to be out in the world and making a complete ass of himself. I can’t even begin how angry it makes me see these white women allow this sick black man to be out here looking crazy.”


Future's Baby Mama Eliza Reign Shows Off Rapper's 1-Year-Old Daughter!
Rapper Future’s baby mama Eliza Reign is showing off their adorable daughter amid their nasty support battle.
Eliza shared a photo of their kid Reign relaxing on the Florida beach while sitting in a pink chair. She captioned the post, “Sunday Funday”
Over the weekend, Eliza had some fun on a bot while rocking a blue bikini with strategically placed cutouts.

As previously reported, Eliza and Future have been battling it out in court for over a year. Eliza sued the rapper for paternity, child support and custody. She accused him of being the biological father to her daughter and had no doubts about it.
Future quickly tried to silence Eliza by demanding the court issue a gag order. He claimed she was running around town spreading lies about him. Future took issue with her making public statements about him and giving interviews talking about the situation.
The rapper dragged his feet before finally taking the DNA test. The results came back showing Future was indeed the father to baby Reign.
Since the DNA test came back the two have been fighting over child support. Eliza believes he should pay around $53,000 a month in child support but he believes the child needs much less. He has previously proposed paying around $1k a month but Eliza rejected the offer.

Future filed a separate lawsuit against Eliza accusing her of defamation. He said Eliza was ruining his reputation and causing his career damage. Eliza denied the allegations in the complaint and countersued Future. She said everything she said publicly was the truth and therefore he had no case.
The federal lawsuit and the paternity battle are both still pending. Future has remained by his girlfriend Lori Harvey’s side amid the drama. Lori has remained quiet about the baby mama drama.


This is a Public Service Announcement The $600 A Week Unemployment Benefits Will Stop July 25!


Due to the pandemic, more than 40 million Americans found themselves without income. After this week, more than 25 million people will be affected once the $600 a week Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation benefit expires.
“It will expose more of the real pain of mass unemployment, just as many states are reimposing shutdowns,” CNN reported.

On top of this, thousands are still getting laid off regularly. Many are worried that ending this program will halt economic recovery.
“These emergency unemployment benefits have been propping up families and propping up the economy now for several months,” Kali Grant, a senior policy analyst, said. “Ending the benefits prematurely will really set back any economic recovery that may have been on the way.”
According to CNN, lawmakers are already working on the next economic stimulus package, but it may not come anytime soon.

“The provision was controversial from the start,” CNN reported. “Mainly because the $600 boost, when added to the state benefits, is more than what two-thirds of workers made on the job.”
Non-working Americans will still be receiving state unemployment benefits, but this can not be a permanent solution.
Senate Republicans are against extending the benefit as it “creates a disincentive for people to return to work.” While Democrats want to extend the program into 2021.

“The right thing to do for families and the economy is extend supercharged unemployment benefits,” said Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden (Democrat). “They have unquestionably kept the economy afloat.”


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘#BOOTYGAINS’
If you think I’m letting a little Coronavirus get in the way of booty-season flex, you’re ridiculously mistaken.


HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM

7/13/20

The Daily Buzz For July 14 ☕📰☕

Keke Palmer for Cosmopolitan US - August 2020!
“If you’re a human being with a heart, with breath in your lungs, it’s just too much to bear,” says 26-year-old Keke Palmer over (of course) a Zoom call on a Monday afternoon in early June. She’s sitting in her sister’s room, quarantining with family in Chicago. The world—Keke included—has been protesting the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, and too many others, and calling for painfully necessary dialogue and policy changes to eradicate racism.
Influencers are sharing infographics about defunding the police. Moms are posting about white privilege on Facebook. America is finally facing its generational curses.

You can hear it in the sound of Keke’s pleas to the National Guard to march with her at a protest, when, surrounded by a halo of iPhones, she spoke passionately for two straight minutes, the sky bright and clear, her glossy red nails punctuating her words like exclamation marks. You can see it in the millions of times the video of this moment has been viewed, posted, retweeted, and shared.
It’s impossible to watch without feeling Keke’s fervor. Not that she considers herself an activist—she’s just an actor (and, for the record, a singer, author, and talk-show host) with a platform. And she doesn’t know how not to speak up. “I feel as if we can’t go back now,” she says. “It’s only going forward.”

Just like most of us, her eyes and thumbs are glued to her phone, refreshing Instagram, tweeting about not being able to fall asleep. She’s thinking about deaths that become hashtags, the Black Lives Matter movement, and how she fits into it all.
And she’s feeling optimistic.
We’re in the middle of this one-two punch: A lot of us are leaving our homes for the first time in months to participate in protests. How are you managing your emotions right now?
I don’t know how good I’m doing with the balancing thing. I’ve felt very tense, kind of obsessive in my mind, ruminating on it all. Coronavirus and quarantine were already making me anxious. I don’t like not knowing what to do with myself, being somebody who’s always working. My family has been a big part of me unloading. They’re my support system—plus my friends, people in my life I can really talk to.

How did you first respond to the protests?
With a lot of different emotions, when I saw some of the violence. I couldn’t actually see myself doing that because I work from a different place, but I understand it. There are people out there who feel like that is their only option in order to be heard or their only way to have access to something they feel represents value. If the language for so long toward you has been violence, how would you expect someone to respond? I feel like there’s such a lack of compassion.
I want to dig in to the moment when you asked National Guardsmen to join a peaceful demonstration. How did it feel to be out there?
I can’t even tell you. It was so euphoric. I just felt so united with everybody. It wasn’t no celebrity-type shit, you know what I mean? I’ve never felt like that before. If I sit and think about everything that’s happened in this country, I wouldn’t get out of fucking bed in the morning. So for us to have that moment of just helping each other heal, just standing by each other, marching and saying, “No justice, no peace.” That’s so powerful. Get more at Cosmopolitan!


Authorities Say Body Found At Lake Where 'Glee' Actress Naya Rivera Went Missing!
A body has been found at the Southern California lake where former "Glee" actress Naya Rivera disappeared, the Ventura County Sheriff's Office announced in a tweet Monday.
The body, which has not been identified, was discovered Monday morning at Lake Piru.
"Recovery is in progress," tweeted the VCSO. A news conference is scheduled for 5 p.m. ET.
Authorities have been searching for Rivera, 33, since Wednesday. She had gone to the lake that afternoon and rented a pontoon boat with her 4-year-old son, according to authorities.

Rivera's son was later seen on the boat, but his mother was nowhere to be found. One life jacket was found on the boat and the boy was wearing another. Investigators found Rivera's purse and her identification, but no other clues on the boat.
Rivera has been presumed dead.Video from the dock shows Rivera and her son as the only two people getting on the boat, Ventura County Sheriff's Sgt. Kevin Donoghue said at a news conference last week.
Detectives have spoken to Rivera's son and as a result of that conversation do not believe Rivera made it to shore, he said.


Rivera played Santana Lopez on the Fox show "Glee" for six years between 2009 and 2015, and appeared in nearly every episode of the musical-comedy-drama. She was also on the CBS sitcom "The Royal Family" and in the comedy film "The Master of Disguise."


#RHOA: Phaedra Parks Says Fans Can 'Keep Hope Alive' About a Return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta!
Phaedra Parks has a message for fans who want her to reclaim her peach: "Keep hope alive."
During a recent appearance for PEOPLE Now, Parks, 46, opened up about a possible return to The Real Housewives of Atlanta and dished on what fans will see when she stars in Marriage Boot Camp: Hip Hop Edition.
"Well, keep hope alive," Parks said of her rejoining the Bravo franchise.
But "right now, I'm trying to find love," she said. "I'm not trying to fight love."
"I'm in a different place right now, so that's why you should tune into Marriage Boot Camp, so you can see me finding love and being in love versus fighting," Parks said.

After leaving RHOA in 2017 ahead of its 10th season, Parks is returning to reality TV on Marriage Boot Camp with her boyfriend, rapper and actor Medina Islam. The two have been dating since March 2019.
They'll be joined by Willie Taylor and Shanda Denyce (of Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood fame); Love & Hip Hop: New York star Tahiry Jose and "Look Me In My Eyes" rapper Vado; model Toni Calvert and Grammy-nominated emcee Kurupt; as well as mom-to-be and Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood's Hazel E. and male model De’Von Waller.

All will go through intense sessions with Marriage Boot Camp's Dr. Ish Major — known for his unique sensibilities and no B.S. tough love — and Divorce Court's Judge Lynn Toler, whose drills help bootcampers move past their deep trauma.
Back in September, Parks gushed about her relationship, saying Islam is "a really great guy."
"He’s very calming and soothing and mild-mannered," she said. "I always dealt with the bad boys, and he’s very opposite from any guy I’ve ever dated. So that’s refreshing."
The two met on a dating app, though Parks explained she "knew him from around town in Atlanta."

"You know, he used to be on a show here so we have a lot of mutual friends," she explained. "One of my best friends is one of his best friends as well."
Parks' RHOA exit was a heated one as it came after she spent most of the season 9 reunion apologizing to Porsha Williams and Kandi Burruss for spreading drugging accusations.
Despite the tense final moments, Parks said after the reunion that she had no regrets and felt "everything happens for a reason."
“What’s meant to happen will happen,” Parks said. “They say you’re set up to step up for the next thing, right? I know that I’m fortunate. I know that good things happen to me because I have my feet on frugal ground. I can’t regret anything, but I know it was destined to happen.”

The surprising revelation — that Parks had been the one who told Williams that Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker had planned on drugging Williams and their mutual friend Shamea Morton in order to take advantage of them sexually — sent shockwaves through the RHOA cast.
It also appeared to put a fracture in Parks’ tight friendship with Williams, who had come under fire for repeating the accusations throughout the season because she believed the claims had come directly from Burruss.

The problem was, Parks had only heard the information from a still-unnamed source.
“I repeated it because I heard it,” Parks said in the final episode of the reunion. “Something was brought to me. I repeated what someone told me … I shouldn’t have repeated it … I screwed up … I’m sorry.”
By the reunion's end, it appeared Parks was on an island of her own, with most of the cast accusing her of lying.

Shortly after the reunion aired, it was revealed that Parks would not be returning.


#NewMusic: H.E.R. – Do To Me!
H.E.R. is back with her new record “Do To Me’. After hitting number one on Urban AC with Skip Marley for their song “Slow Down”, it only made sense for H.E.R. to continue with the Reggae sound.

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Just like all of her most recent releases, there’s no word on whether this will appear on H.E.R.’s debut album. There hasn’t been a lot of news on the album, but she’s been in the studio with the likes of DJ Camper, Sean Garrett and Eric Hudson.


#HipHopNews: Pop Smoke's 'Shoot for the Stars' Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard 200!
Pop Smoke‘s first studio album is on top of the charts.
The late artist, who was tragically murdered at the age of 20 back in February, landed at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 with his posthumous set, Shoot for the Stars, as of Sunday (July 12) according to the chart company.

The album was released on July 3 and garnered 251,000 equivalent album units in its first week. It now marks the sixth biggest week of 2020 for any album, and the third largest for a hip-hop album. It also had the fourth largest streaming week of 2020, and is the first posthumous No. 1 since December of 2018 with XXXTentacion‘s Skins.

1. Pop Smoke, Shoot for the Stars
2. Hamilton: An American Musical original cast recording
3. Lil Baby, My Turn
4. DaBaby, Blame It on Baby
5. Post Malone, Hollywood’s Bleeding
6. The Weeknd, After Hours
7. Harry Styles, Fine Line
8. Polo G, The Goat
9. Lil Uzi Vert, Eternal Atake
10. Lil Durk, Just Cause Y’all Wante


#RIP: John Travolta’s Wife Actress Kelly Preston Dies After Two-Year Battle With Breast Cancer!
Actress Kelly Preston died on Sunday after a two-year battle with breast cancer, her husband John Travolta confirmed in an Instagram post. She was 57.
"It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer," Travolta wrote
“She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many."
"Kelly’s love and life will always be remembered," he added.
Preston had a wide-ranging career, starring in films including "Jerry Maguire," "Twins" and "Mischief."

Travolta and Preston had one of Hollywood's longest-lasting marriages, celebrating their 28th wedding anniversary last year.
The couple had three children, sons Jett and Benjamin and daughter Ella.
Jett died suddenly in 2009 at the age of 16 after suffering a seizure during a family trip to the Bahamas.

Both Preston and Travolta have been devout Scientologists for more than 40 years — and have been very open about their support for the controversial church. Preston has credited Scientology with helping her get sober and Travolta told U.S. Weekly in 2019 that their belief helped them heal after their eldest son’s death.
Ella responded to her mother's death in a post on Instagram early Monday.
"Anyone who is lucky enough to have known you or to have ever been in your presence will agree that you have a glow and a light that never ceases to shine and that makes anyone around you feel instantly happy," she said.

Preston enjoyed a lengthy career in film and television that began some 30 years ago.
She appeared in several 1980s comedies and co-starred opposite Kevin Costner in the sports drama “For Love of the Game.”
She acted alongside Travolta in the box-office flop “Battlefield Earth,” the Disney comedy “Old Dogs” and most recently in the 2018 mafia biopic “Gotti.”

She also guest-starred on various network television series, such as “Medium,” “CSI: Cyber” and “Joey.”


Civil Rights Icon Rep. John Lewis Has Not Passed Away, According To Spokesman!
U.S. Rep. John Lewis has not died, despite his name trending on twitter after a rumor circulated that the civil rights leader passed away. Michael Collins, spokesman for John Lewis released a statement saying,
“It’s only rumors, he is resting comfortably at home.”
The rumor began swirling after North Carolina Rep. Alma Adams tweeted a post, along with HBCUBuzz stating that the civil rights icon has passed away. Since then, HBCUBuzz and Rep. Alma Adams have deleted the posts and the North Carolina representative issued an apology for the mistake,

“We deeply regret a previous tweet based on a false news report.”
Alma Adams issued another apology stating that she is relieved knowing that Rep. John Lewis is at home resting,
“I am deeply sorry to Congressman John Lewis, his family, and his staff for the erroneous information posted to our social media accounts earlier today. Rep. Lewis is one of my friends and heroes and I am relieved to know he is at home resting.”

The civil rights leader has been battling stage 4 pancreatic cancer, which he announced towards the end of 2019. He is currently receiving treatment for the time being and as a result he has used a proxy to cast votes in Congress and his public appearances have been very limited.


Wendy Williams Provides Update on Talk Show return!
Talk show host Wendy Williams took to Instagram on Friday, July 10, to give fans an update about how she is doing amid her show’s hiatus. The 55-year-old shared a brief Instagram live video taken from her New York City apartment. She discussed when fans can expect The Wendy Williams Show to return and also thanked frontline workers.

Production for Williams’ television show had to be shut down months ago due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a need for social distancing. Williams hosted the show from her apartment at the beginning of quarantine but later announced that she would be going on hiatus to receive treatment for Graves’ disease. Her team revealed that the show won’t be back until it is safe for in-studio production to resume. There’s still no telling of when that might be, according to Williams.

In the video, the talk show host said that her show will come back during Phase 4 of the reopening process in the state of New York. New York City is currently only in Phase 3. Williams acknowledged the difficulties of the current times and thanked her fans for sticking with her through it all.
“You know, it is a hard time for all of us but we’re all in this together, like they say. Corona is on the rise. I want to shout out to peaceful protesters. Thank you also for giving me love and asking when I’m coming back,” she began.

She went on to express how eager she is to return to the show. She also voiced her gratitude for everyone making major sacrifices during this time, from grocery store employees to doctors, nurses, and other essential workers. The talk show host urged her followers to wear face masks, carry around hand sanitizer and to stay as safe as possible.
“The most important thing I do believe still is just wear your mask. Put your mask on. When you’re around people that you don’t know and you don’t have room to breathe, put your mask on! What’s the matter with you?” she said.

Despite the fact that she is ill, Williams looked stunning in a black leather jacket, a full face of makeup on.


The Barbadian PM thanks Rihanna for donation of 4 000 tablets!
Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley thanked Bajan superstar and entrepreneur Robyn ‘Rihanna’ Fenty for the donation of 4 000 tablets to help bridge the digital divide of the haves and have nots in Barbados.
Barbados, like other countries, was forced to move to digital education platforms as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic caused the closure of schools. Measures to restrict movement and curb spread of the virus were implemented in March.

The tablets were donated through the Clara Lionel Foundation and the Jack Dorsey Start Small Foundation to assist students. The Ministry of Education had fallen short of its goal to acquire 10 000 tablets as indicated on the back page of today’s Daily Nation.
“We all know that education is the most important gift that we can give any child and to the extent that we can ensure that there is no digital divide among all of our students; that is our duty,” Mottley (right) said in a recorded address today.

Mottley repeated her now familier: “we can always do it better when we do it together, we are always stronger when we work together”.
The Prime Minister also mentioned Rihanna’s other philantrophic efforts: “Your Bajan-ness, your commitment to this country, your commitment to this region in the context of building climaite resilience has not gone unnoticed. The world has watched you be that extraordinary Bajan, that extraordinary global citizen that has not forgotten that their roots are right here in Barbados,” she said.
Mottley thanked Rihanna and those who work with the Clara Lionel Foundation for continuing to assist and give a voice to the voiceless.

The Prime Minister said there is a place here for Rihanna as others also want to say “thank you and we love you”.
Agencies such as United Nations Development Fund have said that the pandemic has caused gains in education to be lost as all children do not have access to electronic devices and Internet services to facilitate digital teaching and learning. “The world has seen many crises over the past 30 years, including the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-09. Each has hit human development hard but, overall, development gains accrued globally year-on-year,” said UNDP Administrator Achim Steiner.

“COVID-19 – with its triple hit to health, education, and income – may change this trend.


'Glee' Stars Amber Riley, Kevin McHale Ask Fans to Show 'Respect' Amid Naya Rivera Search!
Former Glee actors Amber Riley and Kevin McHale are asking fans to show respect for Naya Rivera's family while authorities search for her. Rivera has been missing since Wednesday afternoon, when she rented a boat to go swimming on Lake Piru in Ventura, California with her 4-year-old son Josey. Rivera's two former co-stars reminded fans how serious the situation is and to stop judging for staying silent on social media.

Riley, who starred as Mercedes Jones on Glee, refrained from publicly commenting on Rivera's disappearance but was hounded by fans who wanted her to say something. On Sunday, she broke her silence, telling fans to "show some" respect. "All our energy is going toward helping find Naya and praying for her safe return and for her family," Riley wrote. "No one owes anyone online a performance of grief. This is very real and devastating. Focus on Naya and her family. Not us. We don’t matter right now."
McHale, who played Artie Abrams, shared Riley's comments and echoed her sentiments. "I cannot begin to understand what Naya's family must be feeling," he wrote, adding that Rivera's co-stars are "completely shattered" but remain hopeful. "Please respect her family & their privacy in this moment. Please refrain from judging those who don’t show their pain on social media," McHale continued, adding a heart emoji.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Department continued their search on Lake Piru for a fifth day Sunday. Rivera was last seen when she rented a boat at the lake concession stand Wednesday afternoon. When she did not return the boat three hours later, employees searched for it and only found Josey asleep inside. Authorities believe Rivera drowned and have ruled out foul play. Surveillance footage shows only Rivera and her son getting into the boat.

Sunday's operations included searches of the cabins and outbuildings surrounding the lake to see if anything changed. Sgt. Shannon King told PEOPLE the cabins were unoccupied. She said they looked at the cabins again because social media users kept asking the to check.
Unfortunately, authorities have seen no evidence that Rivera left the water. "It appears to be 100 percent just a tragic drowning," King told PEOPLE. The search for Rivera has also been hampered by the tough conditions of Lake Piru, which includes murky waters and underwater trees and shrubs. "It’s not like typical waters, which are crystal clear, this is murky, cold lake water," King added.

Rivera is best known for playing Santana Lopez on Glee, which aired from 2009 to 2015. She also starred in Lifetime's Devious Maids and the horror movie At The Devil's Door. She has a recurring role in the YouTube series Step Up: High Water


Lisa Marie Presley's Son Benjamin Keough Dies at 27!
Lisa Marie Presley has unfortunately lost her son, Benjamin Keough, in a tragic way.
According to TMZ, Ben, only 27, died from a reported self-inflicted gunshot wound in Calabasas, Calif.
Benjamin is the son of Lisa Marie and musician Danny Keough, and a brother to actress Riley Keough.
“She is completely heartbroken, inconsolable and beyond devastated but trying to stay strong for her 11-year-old twins and her oldest daughter Riley,” Roger Widynowski, Lisa Marie’s rep, shared with People. “She adored that boy. He was the love of her life.”

Lisa Marie previously spoke about Ben and his resemblance to her father, Elvis Presley.
“Ben does look so much like Elvis. He was at the Opry and was the quiet storm behind the stage,” she shared, according to the site. “Everybody turned around and looked when he was over there. Everybody was grabbing him for a photo because it is just uncanny.”


Darius Rucker And Wife Beth Leonard Split After 20 Years Of Marriage!
It’s over for Darius Rucker and wife Beth Leonard.,On Saturday, the 54-year-old country singer announced he and his wife of 20 years had decided to “consciously uncouple,” taking a cue from Gwyneth Paltrow and ex Chris Martin’s separation statement in 2014.
“Beth and I would like to share that after much reflection we have made the decision to consciously uncouple,” Rucker wrote on Instagram. “We remain close friends and parenting partners and continue to be each other’s biggest cheerleaders. Our priority will always be our beautiful family.”

Rucker and Leonard wed in 2000 and share two children together: daughter Daniella, 19, and son Jack, 15. The singer-songwriter also has a 25-year-old daughter, Cary, from a previous relationship.
The pair initially met in 1998 when Rucker was touring with Hootie & the Blowfish. Leonard was working for VH1 in New York at the time, according to Wide Open Country.
Rucker added Saturday that he and Leonard “have so much love” for one another.

“We have so much love in our hearts for each other and will continue to encourage growth and expansion in one other. Please be kind as we take on this journey, and we thank you for your love and support always,” Rucker posted, signing his note, “Darius & Beth Rucker.”


Rapper Lil Marlo dead in Atlanta!
Atlanta rapper Rudolph Johnson, better known as Lil Marlo, is dead, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office. The medical examiner’s office confirmed to NBC News on Sunday morning that a deceased individual by the name of Rudolph Johnson was brought in during the last 24 hours after reports surfaced of the rapper’s death. Johnson was reportedly 27, though the medical examiner’s office told NBC News he was 30.

Cause of death has yet to be determined, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s office.
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The Atlanta Police Department confirmed that officers found a 30-year-old man who was shot in a vehicle on I-285 near the Benjamin E. Mays Drive overpass after responding to a call about an accident on Saturday night. Police did not confirm the man’s identity.
The department believed the driver was intentionally shot and the department's homicide investigators are looking into the incident.

Johnson was an upcoming artist who emerged on the scene in 2017 with "2 Hard the Way," a collaboration with his friend Lil Baby. The rapper recently released his album “1st and 3rd,” which he has been promoting on his Instagram profile.
Johnson posted a series of photos and videos with his children on Father's Day, with the caption "Thanks For Making Me Y’all Father I Wouldn’t Trade Y’all For Da World."

Fans and fellow artists mourned Johnson’s death on social media, including his Quality Control Music label mate Lil Yachty, who said the two had been working on music together recently. Quality Control Music CEO Pierre Thomas also shared a photo of Johnson in a tribute on his Instagram Sunday.


Tina Knowles Lawson Reacts To The “Activist Police” Criticizing Beyonce: “The Girl Is Constantly Working For Our People”!
Designer, businesswoman, and former hairdresser Tina Knowles Lawson joined the “Hustling With Vivica A. Fox” podcast where she spoke about activism critics.
On the podcast, Mama Tina, also known as the mother of Beyoncé and Solange, addressed people who questioned Beyoncé’s contribution to the community.
Lawson mentioned that she noticed a ton of criticism surrounding Beyonce’s recent graduation speech, adding that everyone had a lot to say about the singer’s appearance and speech.
“She’s not that out front telling you everything she’s doing, but the girl is constantly working for our people,” Lawson said. “She is constantly giving back with her money, her time, and her energy.”

Lawson, who is also a social and racial justice advocate, advised young people to stop being critical of how others protest. ”Everybody is not the same, ” she continued.
“Everything everybody did in this protest of Mr. Floyd’s death, whether you posted, whether you donated, whether you signed petitions, whether you marched and you were on the front lines … it all worked in tandem, and it worked together to get the results that we got,” Lawson stated.
Mrs. Lawson referred to activism critics as “activist police.”

“We have to stop being so critical of other people and what they do and try to dictate because nobody made you the activist police,” she said.
The philanthropist said there is no monopoly on activism; that is done in many many ways.
According to The Undefeated, Lawson received Sundial Brand’s Community Commerce Impact Award for her philanthropic work.

The mother of two successful women is also well respected for her contributions to the Black and brown communities. The Los Angeles Times reported that the activist recently penned a letter to Congress calling for the Health and Economic Recovery Omnibus Emergency Solution Act’s approval.
The HEROES Act would provide $3 trillion funding for “healthcare, economic security, justice system reform, housing, and voting access” in communities negatively impacted by the pandemic.


Jessica White Says Nick Cannon Conceived His Child With Brittany Bell While They Were On A Break!
When Jessica White professed her eternal love for Nick Cannon on social media, it was sweet but confusing since he was suspected to have another child on the way with Brittany Bell, the mother of his youngest child. One of White’s followers on Instagram directly asked her about the situation and White decided to address it for what she said would be the last time.
A follower commented, “Nick is expecting another child with the amazing ms.bell. She really loves him and is so loyal. Do you feel like maybe you are getting in the way of all that….” White responded saying that Bell and Cannon’s child was conceived when she and Cannon were on a break.

Nick and I have been together off and on for years. Their new child was conceived when we had temporarily broken up. Any child is a blessing . This is the last time I will answer these questions . I am no home wrecker at all . Nick was a free man at that time and can be with whoever he so chooses and for years that person has always been me . That is between him and Britney I support him through thick and thin as he does the same for me . Have a blessed day . I hope this clears up people’s misconceptions as I am being honest about this situation which is delicate and complicated . With that it’s my hope to stop having to answer this nonsense and focus on the important things in life . Long life health healing spirituality and the current climate in the world as it pertains to us all . The whole world is suffering at this time I would hope to see more positivity than negativity god bless you all.
White and Cannon were first romantically linked to each other in 2015 after Cannon and Mariah Carey ended their six-year marriage to each other, E! Online reported. When they were first dating, they were staying out of the spotlight “out of respect for Nick’s family since the divorce [was] not final.” Carey and Cannon share twins, Moroccan and Monroe.

In her Instagram story a few weeks ago, White said she hoped she, Carey and Bell could “forge a sisterhood and friendship for the sake of family.”


Madeline Swegle Becomes The First Black Female Fighter Pilot In The U.S. Navy!
After 110 years of aviation, the United States Navy welcomes its first Black female tactical jet pilot.⁣
According to the U.S Navy, Lieutenant, Madeline Swegle, a native of Virginia, completed the rigorous undergraduate Tactical Air Strike pilot training on Tuesday. ⁣
⁣The chief of naval air training tweeted out, “BZ to Lt. j.g. Madeline Swegle on completing the Tactical Air (Strike) aviator syllabus. Swegle is the @USNavy’s first known Black female TACAIR pilot and will receive her Wings of Gold later this month. HOOYAH!”⁣

⁣Lt. Swegle, who graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2017, is certified for the TACAIR mission and is eligible to fly fighter jets such as the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, EA-18G, or Growler.  ⁣=
⁣Lt. Swegle milestone comes as pilots have said the Navy’s aviation community needs more diversity. ⁣
In 2018, Military.com’s study revealed that Black pilots are rare in the service, particularly in fighter units, and according to the Pensacola News Journal, less than 7% of aviators were female pilots. ⁣

Currently assigned to the Redhawks of Training Squadron 21 in Kingsville, Texas, Lt. Swegle will receive her gold wings at a ceremony slated for July 31.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘MASKED UP’
Look, you just take 2 face masks and now you’ve got yourself a pair of shorts. And some people out there think masks are useless.


HAVE A GREAT DAY EVERYBODY!!!!!!!!
EFREM

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