FASHION FILES: Hot or NOT? Chloe x Halle for Fendi’s #MeAndMyPeekaboo Ad Campaign!
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss’ Daughter Riley Confirms She’s Going to NYU!
Riley Burruss has officially graduated high school! The daughter of The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kandi Burruss showed off some stylish Fendi threads under a crimson red cap and gown this weekend, celebrating the end of her high school chapter and the start of an exciting new one.
“So blessed to have received an amazing education, and special thanks to my amazing mom who is the reason I will be going to my dream school,” Riley captioned a July 26 Instagram post, proudly displaying her diploma. “Wishing all other members of the class of 2020 the best during such a hard time🟣 NYU here I come 🐆🐅”
After her graduation was initially postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic, it was finally held this past weekend in a socially-distanced ceremony on the school’s football field, Bravo reported.
Riley celebrated the milestone event with her family, including mom Kandi, stepfather Todd Tucker, Mama Joyce, and stepsiblings Ace and Blaze.
Kandi further shared her support in the comments section of Riley’s post, congratulating her for the achievement.
Congrats Riley!
#NewMusic from The Shindellas – Fear Has No Place!
The talented trio The Shindellas have released their new single “Fear Has No Place”. Their soulful vocals work perfectly over the production and songwriting from Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly (aka Louis York).
The Shindellas are comprised of three unique talents, Kasi Jones (Singer), Stacy Johnson (Singer/Guitarist) and Tamara Chauniece (Singer). Each member was introduced by multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated, songwriting and production duo, Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly, also known as the progressive band Louis York.
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The group’s sound transcends genres and touches on Jazz, Soul and true R&B to create a unique genre of music for their audience. They are proponents of self-love, empowerment, and elegance, which are tenets they work hard to spread through their music
#HipHopNews: Jeezy Says Atlantic Wouldn’t Let Him Sign Nipsey Hussle Because Of Rick Ross!
Nipsey Hussle almost signed to Atlantic Records under Jeezy. The Atlanta rap veteran revealed that he tried to sign the late Crenshaw rapper to the label during his tenure as senior vice president of A&R. In an interview with T.I.’s “ExpediTIously” podcast, Jeezy claimed that he was close to getting the deal done but it was thwarted because of his issues with Rick Ross
Jeezy, who was appointed SVP of A&R at Atlantic in 2012, recalled a phone call he had with Warner Music Group’s then-CEO Lyor Cohen, who told him that he couldn’t sign Nipsey because of his beef with Ross, whose Maybach Music Group was under WMG.
“He says to me, ‘Jeezy, I know you almost got this Nipsey deal done. I want to do it for you, but the problem is…'” he said while quoting Lyor.
“‘Ross has interest in Nipsey as well, so I can’t let you sign Nipsey to the label because you and Ross are not seeing eye to eye. You guys are not getting along right now so I feel it would be unfair to let you sign him to the label.'”
However, a few months later, Jeezy said Nipsey signed to Atlantic without his knowledge. “A few months go by, them took Nipsey back over there and he signed him behind my back. I don’t even know he’s signed to Atlantic Records.”
He later met with Nipsey, who told him that he had been signed to Atlantic for “like four months” but was waiting to make the official announcement alongside his album Victory Lap. In 2017, Nipsey announced a joint venture with Atlantic, which included a multi-album deal and partnership with his All Money In imprint.
“It took him almost a year to drop Victory Lap, so he held the information for a whole year,” said Jeezy. “But they went right back behind me and signed Nipsey but told me I couldn’t sign Nipsey because me and Ross was not seeing eye to eye.”
Jeezy said he learned a lesson from that experience and realized how his personal beef was getting in the way of business. “And I just remember then the power that we give them when we ain’t on the same page,” he added.
Elsewhere in the interview, Jeezy and Tip also reflected on resolving their long-running feud with Gucci Mane. “It gotta really be a convo,” said Jeezy. “It’s been decades.”
Joe Biden’s Notes On Kamala Harris Was Captured By A Photographer that said: ‘Do Not Hold Grudges’!
WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — Joe Biden was uncharacteristically tight-lipped on Tuesday about the final stretch of his search for a vice president. But the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee seemed prepared to talk about at least one leading contender: California Sen. Kamala Harris.
As he took questions from reporters on Tuesday, Biden held notes that were captured by an Associated Press photographer. Harris’ name was scrawled across the top, followed by five talking points.
“Do not hold grudges.” “Campaigned with me & Jill.” “Talented.” “Great help to campaign.” “Great respect for her.”
Those are all observations Biden has made about Harris before. But they take on new significance following a recent Politico report that one of Biden’s closest friends and a co-chair of his vice presidential vetting committee, former Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd, still harbors concerns about Harris’ tough debate stage performance and that she hasn’t expressed regret.
The comments attributed to Dodd have drawn condemnation, especially from influential Democratic women who maintain that Harris is being held to a standard that wouldn’t apply to a man running for president.
The debate-stage skirmish was one of the seminal moments of the Democratic primary. Harris, who is Black, said Biden made “very hurtful” comments about his past work with segregationist senators before she slammed his opposition to busing as schools began to integrate.
“There was a little girl in California who was a part of the second class to integrate her public schools, and she was bused to school every day,” she said. “And that little girl was me.”
At the time, Biden called her comments “a mischaracterization of my position.”
Their relationship has become considerably more amicable.
Biden has praised Harris publicly many times and noted that he’s thought highly of her personally and professionally since she became close to his late son, Beau Biden, when both were state attorneys general.
The notes of Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reference Sen. Kamala Harris, among other thin
The notes of Democratic presidential candidate former Vice President Joe Biden reference Sen. Kamala Harris, among other things as he speaks at a campaign event at the William “Hicks” Anderson Community Center in Wilmington, Del., on July 28, 2020.
It is common for high-profile politicians to take notes with them to the podium, either handwritten additions to formal remarks or a bullet-point list like what Biden held on stationery featuring his full name: Joseph R. Biden Jr.
In March, early in the coronavirus pandemic, President Donald Trump’s notes were photographed to show “Chinese” written over “corona,” part of the president’s efforts to blame the pandemic on a foreign adversary. Last year, as Trump faced impeachment for pressuring Ukraine officials to help his reelection by finding dirt on Biden, the president had notes that read: “I want nothing” and “I want no quid pro quo.”
Biden’s list, at the least, suggests that he wants to defuse any tensions around his relationship with Harris. As reflected in his notes, Harris has become a reliable surrogate for Biden, appearing with him in online fundraisers amid the unusual social distancing standards forced on the campaign by the COVID-19 pandemic. As recently as last week, Harris headlined her own event for Biden, one focused on the Raleigh area in North Carolina, a battleground state where Harris’ dual appeal to Black voters and college-educated white women could boost Democrats’ prospects.
Biden ultimately did not field a question specifically about Harris. A spokesperson for Harris did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In just his third extended news conference in four months, Biden also sidestepped specific questions about the timing of his decision on a running mate, an approach reflected in another entry on Biden’s notepad. Under the heading “VP,” Biden wrote “highly qualified” and “diverse group,” signifying his intention not to tease out any more details.
Beyond vice presidential politics, Biden’s topics included the Justice Department, an allusion to Attorney General William Barr testifying Tuesday on Capitol Hill. His notes did not name Barr, but Biden referenced “the people’s lawyer … not the president’s lawyer,” echoing his previous assertions that Barr has used his post as the latter.
On the “Last 100 days” of the campaign, Biden wrote that he’d be “offering clearest contrast,” “tell the truth,” “take responsibility” and “listen to the scientists” – all swipes at Trump.
The list also included the original three-part slogan of Biden’s campaign: “Restore soul” of the nation, “Rebuild MC” (the middle class) and “unite country.”
In Hilarious News: Bobby Brown Claims He Taught Michael Jackson How To Moonwalk!
One thing you'll always get from Bobby Brown is an entertaining story. The New Edition star has often shred tales about his experiences in the music industry, and some aren't PG-13. However, one memory he continues to share is that of his time with late music icon Michael Jackson. Brown recently chatted with Fat Joe on Instagram Live and during their conversation, Bobby Brown doubled down on his claims that he taught the King of Pop how to do his signature moonwalk dance step.
"I'm letting you know that this is what happened. This is how the moonwalk was formed," Brown began. Fat Joe couldn't contain himself and began screaming. Brown continued, "He perfected it, but I taught him how to do it. We can bring Ralph Tresvant, [Bel Biv DeVoe], all on, they were all there. We were in the foyer."
Michael Jackson debuted the moonwalk in 1983 at a Jackson anniversary show, and years later in an interview with Time, Shalamar's Jeffrey Daniel said he was the person who taught M.J. the move. Yet, Brown has shared his version in the past, including during a 2017 interview with The Cypher where he stated that the moonwalk was "one of my signature moves." Previously, Brown also claimed that New Edition was responsible for the "Just Say No" anti-drug campaign but never received credit.
'Live! with Kelly & Ryan' to Honor Regis Philbin with Updated 'Regis Farewell Celebration Special'
Live! with Kelly and Ryan is celebrating Regis Philbin‘s life.
The morning talk show has announced that they will be airing an updated presentation of the Regis Farewell Celebration Special on Friday, July 31.
The farewell special which aired on November 18, 2011, celebrated Regis‘ nearly three decades on Live! and featured favorite guests, musical tributes and Regis‘ reflections on his years with the iconic morning program.
Also, throughout this week, Live! is sharing additional memories and favorite moments on the show’s social and digital platforms.
Regis passed away on Friday, July 24 at the age of 88.
Regis first premiered Live! with Regis and Kathie Lee in 1988 with Kathie Lee Gifford. Kelly Ripa then took over for Kathie Lee in 2001. Regis left the show in 2011 and was replaced by Michael Strahan for nearly four years. Ryan Seacrest then joined the show in 2017.
50 Cent Apologizes to Megan Thee Stallion After Sharing Meme About Shooting!
50 Cent is apologizing to Megan Thee Stallion. The 45-year-old took to Instagram on Monday to say he was sorry for a meme he shared that made light of a shooting incident involving the 25-year-old artist.
"Damn I didn't think this s--t was real," the "Candy Shop" rapper wrote. "It sounded so crazy @theestallion I'm glad your feeling better and I hope you can accept my apology. I posted a meme that was floating around. I wouldn't have done that if I knew you was really hurt sorry."
The apology came shortly after the "Hot Girl Summer" singer spoke out about "the worst experience" of her life, as well as her recovery, during an Instagram Live.
"I was shot in both of my feet and I had to get surgery to get the s--t taken out, get the bullets taken out, and it was super scary," Megan said while tearing up.
Megan first addressed the incident, which she tweeted left her "traumatized," on July 15.
"On Sunday morning, I suffered gunshot wounds, as a result of a crime that was committed against me and done with the intention to physically harm me," Megan wrote in a statement posted to Instagram at the time. "I was never arrested, the police officers drove me to the hospital, where I underwent surgery to remove the bullets. I'm incredibly grateful to be alive and that I'm expected to make a full recovery, but it was important for me to clarify the details about this traumatic night. I'm currently focused on my recovery, so I can return back to my life and back to making music as soon as possible."
The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed in a press release that authorities responded to a "shots fired investigation" in the early morning of July 12. The LAPD noted that "one person was transported to the hospital and received medical treatment for a foot injury." In addition, the police department shared that officers arrested Daystar Peterson, a.k.a. Tory Lanez, on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle. He later posted $35,000 and was released from custody. Tory is expected to appear in court in October.
Tamar Braxton’s New WE tv Reality Show Postponed After Her Hospitalization
Tamar Braxton’s new WE tv reality show Get Ya Life! has been postponed following the star’s recent hospitalization.
The docuseries, Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!, which was scheduled to premiere on July 30, has been rescheduled to debut on September 10.
“Tamar Braxton has been an incredibly important member of the WE tv family for more than a decade, and our first concern is for her recovery and well-being. Given the current situation, we are postponing the premiere of ‘Tamar Braxton: Get Ya Life!’ until September 10. This series was conceived by Tamar and is a real portrait of a dynamic woman juggling the demands of being a single mother, a new relationship and her career. We know, when the time is right, Tamar’s fans will relate to seeing this honest portrait of her life, but – at this moment – we are joining with her fans and sending strength and healing in the hope that she is getting the support and help she needs at this difficult time,” WE tv said in a statement
Braxton was hospitalized on July 16 after being found unconscious at a Los Angeles residence.
We tv describes the series as “the most authentic side of Tamar Braxton ever” with a “series of shocking revelations and extreme breakthroughs.” The docuseries follows Braxton’s life with her new boyfriend David as she relaunches her music career, navigates co-parenting with her ex and battles the pressure to reconcile and reunite with her family, according to the network’s description.
Braxton also stars in WE tv’s Braxton Family Values, and hosts To Catch a Beautician on VH1.
Okay Folks! Fenty Skin By Rihanna Is Here!
Rihanna’s new unisex skin care line is 100-percent cruelty-free, infused with gentle-yet-effective ingredients and its products cost $35 or less.
Fenty Skin by Rihanna 2020 launch includes a face wash, makeup remover, toner, serum, moisturizer and sunscreen. Fenty Skin Total Cleans'r Remove-It-All Cleanser, Fat Water Pore-Refining Toner Serum and Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF
Fenty Skin, Rihanna's new skin care line, launches July 31 with three products priced under $35.Fenty Skin
In the 15 years since her debut single “Pon de Replay” dropped in 2005, Rihanna has carved her own lane in pop culture. Now, Fenty Skin, eponymously named after its creator’s last name, is expanding her global reach into skin care. Riri (as the artist is sometimes nicknamed) recently shared a preview of the line on Fenty Skin’s official Instagram account. The 100-percent cruelty-free skin care products cost anywhere from $25 to $35, and will be exclusively available on FentySkin.com starting July 31. If you subscribe to the brand’s newsletter, you’ll be able to get a head start on shopping Fenty Skin on Wednesday, July 29.
Fenty skin is also unisex — Rihanna brought along musical peers ASAP Rocky and Lil Nas X for the initial campaign. Rih also selected Sean Garrette, a licensed esthetician and skin care expert as a Fenty Skin Ambassador.
The brand incorporates refillable products and uses post-consumer recycled materials in its packaging. The sunscreen is refillable and coral-reef safe. Fat Water isn’t wrapped in shrink wrap, doesn’t arrive in a box and both the bottle and cap are recyclable. Total Cleans'r is made from 40-percent post-consumer recycled material and does not arrive in a box or shrink-wrapped.
A Record Number of Black Actors Scored Emmys 2020 Nominations!
The Television Academy nominated a record number of Black actors for Emmys on Tuesday morning, with 34.3% of the acting nominees being Black.
There were 102 acting nominees this year across lead, supporting and guest categories for drama, comedy and limited series/TV movie. Thirty-five of those slots went to Black actors (notably, Maya Rudolph actually accounts for two of those slots, being nominated against herself in the guest comedy actress category for her work on both “The Good Place” and “Saturday Night Live”).
Other nominees in top acting categories include Billy Porter, Sterling K. Brown, Zendaya, Anthony Anderson, Don Cheadle, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Regina King, Jeremy Pope, Octavia Spencer and Kerry Washington.
This is a notable increase from last year, when Black actors made up 19.8% of the nominee pool, as well as an increase from 2018, when there were 27.7% Black actors nominated — the previous highest percentage in the Academy’s history.
“2020 isn’t just about the global health crisis. This year we are also bearing witness to one of the greatest fights for social justice in history, and it is our duty to use this medium for change. That is the power and responsibility of television — not only delivering a multitude of services or a little escapism, but also amplifying the voices that must be heard and telling the stories that must be told. Because television, by its very nature, connects us all,” said Frank Scherma, chairman and CEO, Television Academy, at the start of the nominations announcement.
But the fight for inclusion is far from over, as these numbers have ticked up but are still far from parity. And although the acting categories are still split by gender, which forces parity, the writing and directing categories are not.
The writing categories fared better than directing, but only marginally, when it came to parity. Not including the variety series writing category which lists entire staffs on the ballots, the select writers scoring noms in the drama, comedy, limited series/TV movie/dramatic special, variety special and documentary or nonfiction program consisted of 40 people, 13 of which were women. This is 32.5% women nominees (67.5% men). The limited series/TV movie/dramatic special category is what really made the difference, with six of nine nominees here being women, including “Unorthodox’s” Anna Winger and “Normal People’s” Sally Rooney and Alice Birch.
Out of the seven directing categories, there were 47 nominees, 15 of which were women for a percentage of 31.9. Once again, the limited series/TV movie/dramatic special category was the only one to hit parity here, with four out of six nominees being women, including the late Lynn Shelton receiving a posthumous nod for “Little Fires Everywhere.”
Cardi B’s Louis Vuitton Ponytail Matches Her Crop Top And Skirt!
Cardi B is quite literally wearing Louis Vuitton from head to toe.
The “I Like It” rapper, 27, modeled a logo-covered look from the luxury label on Instagram Tuesday, which she revealed in the caption was actually a custom job.
Cardi wore a monogram miniskirt ($1,620) and a matching crop top, the latter of which was actually fashioned from a second skirt by West African designer and master tailor Baba Jagne.
The Grammy winner completed her look with a sold-out version of Louis Vuitton’s iconic “Boite Chapeau” bag worth nearly $7,000, but it was her coordinating monogram ponytail that truly stole the show.
Cardi tapped celebrity hairstylist Tokyo Stylez to help cover her long, lustrous blond hair with the same “LV” logo, and the results definitely turned heads.
“Yes, ponytail!!!,” commented singer and actress Antonique Smith, while model Carmen Carrera wrote, “Obsessed, thought this was a campaign.”
Your move, Team Vuitton.
Tiffany Haddish Says Racism Is Making Her Afraid To Have Children!
Racial injustice around the world has Tiffany Haddish second-guessing motherhood.
“I’m a little older now and people are always asking when I’m gonna have some babies,” the 40-year-old comedian told Carmelo Anthony on his viral YouTube series, “What’s in Your Glass.”
“There’s a part of me that would like to do that, and I always make up these excuses like, ‘Oh, I need a million dollars in the bank before I do that, I need this, I need that.’ But really, it’s that I would hate to give birth to someone that looks like me … Knowing that they’re gonna be hunted or killed. Like, why would I put someone through that?,” a teary Haddish continued.
Anthony kicked off the interview complimenting Haddish’s newly shaved head and grilling her on what’s in her cup. “Orange juice with vodka … I’m trying to keep my immune system up,” she quipped.
The conversation took a much lighter turn as she impersonated her “The Last O.G.” co-star Tracy Morgan. “He’s so talented,” she said. “He’s so funny. He’s the type of guy while they’re setting up, he’s making the extras laugh.”
Kanye West And Kim Kardashian Have Reportedly Been Talking About A Divorce For Months!
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian have reportedly been discussing divorce for months. According to an US Weekly source, West and Kardashian have talked about parting ways for months now. “Kim is not leaving the relationship because of this current situation, but before this situation, over the last three months or so, they had been talking about divorce,” the insider says. “Kim has wanted to make this marriage work, and so has Kanye. They both still love each other, and there is still some interest in making this marriage work, but in recent months it has looked way less likely.”
The outlet reports that Kardashian has only been focused on West’s health and their children’s well-being. For now, divorce is off the table of discussion until West gets better. “There is no conversation about divorce until he’s able to be in a better mental space. Really, there’s little to no contact between Kim and Kanye right now,” the insider added.
The news about the two’s marital blues comes after West had his first presidential campaign rally on July 19, where he claimed Harriet Tubman never freed slaves. He also went on a Twitter rant and revealed that he and Kardashian considered getting an abortion when she was pregnant with their firstborn, North West. In addition, he also accused #KrisJenner of being a white supremacist, said Kardashian cheated on him with #MeekMill, and as a result, he has been trying to divorce Kardashian for two years.
However, West has since apologized to Kardashian. “I would like to apologize to my wife Kim for going public with something that was a private matter. I did not cover her like she has covered me. To Kim, I want to say I know I hurt you. Please forgive me. Thank you for always being there for me,” the musician wrote via Twitter.
In response to all the drama, Jenner said she “wants to support” both West and Kardashian during this time. “Kris has had a great relationship with Kanye,” an insider told US Magazine.
'Wheel of Fortune' and 'Jeopardy!' Returning, But With Major Changes!
Both Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are heading back to the studio to make new episodes. The pair of game shows had joined countless other productions that had gone on hiatus in March as a means to help slow the spread of coronavirus.
"Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! are returning to the studio to tape episodes for the shows' upcoming seasons," a statement from the studio read, according to Deadline. "The productions have protocols in place in accordance with current government guidelines to protect contestants, staff, crew and talent from the spread of COVID-19. While some things may have changed behind the scenes and on the set to keep everyone safe, fans can expect to see the same Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy! they have come to love when the season starts."
There will be some physical changes to the sets as well to ensure everyone's safety. With Wheel of Fortune, the wheel has been redesigned to provide proper social distancing between contestants. Jeopardy!, meanwhile, has redesigned its stage to also allow for more space between the three contestant podiums. The hosts of each respective program will remain at a safe distance as well.
Other precautions including only allowing essential staff and crew on stage, PPE will be made available for everyone who works behind the scenes and all staff and crew will be tested on a regular basis. Each contestant will also be tested before they enter the studio before their appearances. Of course, social distancing measures will also be rigorously enforced across the board. Jeopardy! will film five episodes a day, two days a week starting sometime this week. Wheel of Fortune is looking to return to the studio in the first week of August.
Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek, who was diagnosed with stage IV pancreatic cancer in March of 2019, explained that he was "going through some bad times" when he wrote in his memoir, The Answer Is …: Reflections On My Life, that he wouldn't resume treatment. "My current numbers are very good, but we will have to be patient with this new immunotherapy program that I am on," Trebek wrote on Twitter. "But, if it were to stop being successful, I would return to my previous chemo treatment, NOT stop all treatment. I apologize for any confusion, and want everyone to know that I am optimistic about my current plan, and thank them for their concerns."
Infamous 'Umbrella Man' Rioter Suspected to Be White Supremacist, Minneapolis Police Say!
A masked man found walking around a Minneapolis auto shop on May 27 just days after George Floyd's death is said to be a white supremacist, according to police. This same suspect was seen breaking windows at the store and inciting violence and chaos amid the protests, including arson.
Officials believe they have linked him to the Hells Angels and a prison biker gang called Aryan Cowboys based in Minnesota and Kentucky. He is said to be 32-years-old. In the viral video, the man earned the moniker, Umbrella Man, due to his black attire, gas mask and the black umbrella he was holding. A warrant said that the "actions of this person created an atmosphere of hostility and tension." The Auto Zone that he was seen in later burned down to the ground, "This was the first fire that set off a string of fires and looting throughout the precinct and the rest of the city." The affidavit went on to say that the protests were peaceful until his actions. His identity was said to be discovered after a tip came in following the reveal of a brief moment captured in which portions of his face were visible. His name has yet to be released and no charges have officially been filed.
After learning of the police department's discovery, many on social media were wondering why no arrest was made yet. One user pondered this question, writing, "If they identified him and he was breaking windows why are there no charges?" Another account on Twitter backed up what was accused of Umbrella Man, claiming that things were peaceful until he showed up, "If I remember correctly, that was the very first incidence of property damage. It was entirely peaceful before this loser set things off."
The scenes that unfolded in Minneapolis and later across the entire country stemmed from the aftermath of the George Floyd incident. There, a police officer was seen on camera kneeling on Floyd while he told officers he was unable to breathe. He later died, resulting in the officers being let go before eventually being charged. Derek Chauvin, who was the officer kneeling on Floyd, was charged in his death. It was recently discovered that he and his estranged wife face nine felony income-tax charges, as well.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘KEEP YOUR DISTANCE’
Proof you can be a shithead with or without a mask on in 2020.
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
