Following news of the entertainer’s union several social media users took to the net, with her supposed habit of faking relationships on-camera in mind, to question the authenticity of the marriage.
Mahershala Ali made his way to ‘GQ‘ this month to scorch its pages with a summery spread.
I think African-Americans have a very convoluted relationship with patriotism. The fact is, we essentially were the abused child. We still love the parent, but you can’t overlook the fact that we have a very convoluted relationship with the parent. I absolutely love this country, but like so many people have some real questions and concerns about how things have gone down over the years and where we’re at. And that’s from a place of love, because I want the country to be what it says it is on paper.
There, he offered thoughts on race relations, his long and hard-fought rise to Hollywood fame, faith and much much more.
I think I identify with characters who have to make themselves smaller. Because that’s been my experience, as a large black man, to make people feel safer. Just because I always found”—he pauses again; he is exceedingly precise—“witnessing other people’s discomfort made me uncomfortable. And at the end of the day, it’s a lot of b.s., too. Sometimes you gotta be like, ‘Eff that.
The latter’s astounding fee of (an alleged) $25 million is likely to be an unavoidable factor when hashing out Richie’s deal. Because logistically anything remotely close to what was given to Perry would render it near impossible for the show to be profitable.
Multiple sources have stressed that this issue directly affected negotiations with Idol’s longtime host Ryan Seacrest.
A series of deals were put on the table, yet the number took a dive when Perry’s humungous pay packet was confirmed. Reportedly insulted by whatever offer was presented to him at the time, Seacrest is said to have withdrawn. However, when ABC execs heard, they pulled out all the stops to secure him. Word on the curb is that he is back on-board and will be receiving somewhere in the ball-park of $10 million – $15 million.
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Needless to say, the drama in the run-up to the show’s January 2018 return is proving quite titillating in itself.
Many seem willing to dismiss the Idol comeback – and the reasons are understandable.
However, for what it’s worth, we do feel Richie would be a great look.
As she seeks to build a solid fan base the rapper Chanel West Coast finds herself faced with criticism that her hype’s bark is louder than her lyrical bite.
One of her critics? Charlamagne Tha God.
What happened when the pair came face to face? Mayhem which now forces Chanel to prove her worth as a rapper.
Watch below…
She got soooo maddd ??? just cause you signed with a label don’t make you great ??? pic.twitter.com/K2LG0aS1aq
Following his creative union with Wilhemina Models, Cordell Broadus joined King Bach, Diggy Simmons, Christian Combs and a fresh batch of runway walkers to support Dolce & Gabbana‘s Spring/Summer 2018 fashion show.
With the support of their fathers Snoop Dogg and Diddy, Broadus and Combs took to the runway in Milan to sport fits from the fashion house’s latest collection before the industry’s elite.
Waves of negative criticism has done little to stop ‘All Eyez On Me’, the Tupac biopic, from faring well at the box office.
Slammed by the rapper’s friend Jada Pinkett-Smith, the project has been mocked online thanks to appearances of iPhones and contemporary dance routines…invented years after the rapper’s death.
In a dramatic turn of events, Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault trial has just ended – without a verdict.
The jury in the case were unable to reach a decision, as such a mistrial was declared.
Per reports, the jury deliberated for more than 5 days and on Friday told the judge they were deadlocked after 53 hours of deliberations. Thereafter, the judge pressured the jury to reach a decision by not allowing them to wrap up until 9:30 PM.
Ironically, the jury deliberated for more than 52 hours — which was longer than the entire trial.
Cosby, who has been accused of drugging and raping over 50 women, denies any wrongdoing.
Prosectors have promised that a re-trial will take place.
American Pop culture, as we all know, permeates attitudes, ideas and beliefs in nations near and far from U.S. borders.
One of these is Nigeria, home to the thriving Nollywood film industry. In the 90s and early 00s, the industry’s film pulled from hit soaps akin to ‘Sunset Beach‘ and ‘Day of our Lives’ to present its audiences with tales of love, lies, deceit and magic realism.
In the mid 00s, it pulled from one of Pop’s biggest “rivalries” to create one of its highest-selling releases to date.
Actor Keith Powers felt the stint of social media last night when he came under fire over controversial comments made in an interview.
Speaking to Hollywood Unlocked about speculation surrounding his private life, the ‘New Edition Story’ star said the most outlandish rumor he had heard was that he was bisexual.
He then proceeded to say that he doesn’t believe men can be bisexual:
i liked Keith Powers until this video. he’s a biphobic piece of trash. y’all can have him. pic.twitter.com/OsQ840tnni
Tamar Braxton has shared fresh thoughts on her feud with Toya Wright in an interview she hopes will build a bridge between them.
Standing as the latest feud with the skilled vocalist has been involved in since her re-emergence as a solo act, her spat with Wright reached new lows when they exchanged insults via social media.
How Braxton feels about it all now?
Watch below…
The ladies once shared a nemesis in K. Michelle who blasted Wright for accusing her of fabricating claims against Wright’s then-lover (and Michelle’s ex) Memphitz.
The long-awaited Tupac biopic ‘All Eyez On Me’ finally landed in theaters today after battling years of hurdles – including the departure of not one but two directors.
However, the drama shows no signs of letting up.
Following questionable reviews and box office forecasts , actress Jada Pinkett Smith has hit out at the Benny Boom / LT Hutton production. She’s taken specific issue with the portrayal of her relationship with ‘Pac – someone she was close friends with.
Writing on Twitter moments ago, Smith said:
Forgive me… my relationship to Pac is too precious to me for the scenes in All Eyez On Me to stand as truth.
