Tyra Banks has lived much of her life in front of the lens.

However, when it comes to matters of the private, the model turned mogul has been fiercely protective.

Case in point with her son York.

The fashion icon and photographer boyfriend Erik Asla welcomed the youngster (who is biologically theirs) in January 2016 via a surrogate.

In the time since, she’s bounced back into work – returning to America’s Next Top Model, joining America’s Got Talent, and producing ‘Life Size 2.’

However, breaking protocol, Banks shared the first picture of her 18th month old to mark the Father’s Day festivities.

Playfully writing the photo’s caption as her son, she posted the following message:

To all the amazing daddies out there that love their kids unconditionally like my mommy’s daddy and my daddy, too…HAPPY FATHER’S DAY!
-York?

Adorable!

Here’s the proud parents…

Your thoughts?

Hello…is it me you’re looking for?

According to reports, that’s what legend Lionel Richie may be saying to producers of the rebooted ‘American Idol.’

For, sources close to the production claim that they are keen to sign the icon as a judge on ABC‘s version of the talent search.

Richie’s undeniable impact, hit catalogue, and demographic are being cited as some of the reasons he’s being courted.

If he did hop-aboard, he would join previously announced judge Katy Perry.

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 Reportedly insulted by whatever offer was presented to him at the time, Seacrest is said to have withdrawn.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.

Your thoughts?

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

— H. (@Mshannahhhh) June 17, 2017

Unfortunately, several people on Twitter echoed Charlamagne’s sentiments…

Detroyyyyyed I love @cthagod he speaks the truth! Her songs are trash sorry @chanelwestcoast

— The Weed Lady (@MaryFuckedJane) June 17, 2017

Young money got a BET award, they let her on stage lmao

— Shanimals ? (@_shannn___) June 17, 2017

I just heard her songs they trash af lmao

— Speedy (@Ryan_eb23) June 17, 2017

Your thoughts?

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.

Ready to catch the fellas in action?

Press play…

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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.

Tupac had an iPhone 7 in the movie pic.twitter.com/5ti2EZDFZm

— All Def Digital (@AllDefDigital) June 17, 2017

So, exactly how much money did the movie make?

$31. 2 million.

Via ‘Deadline’:

Weekend box office for June 16-18 per industry estimates on Saturday AM:

1.). Cars 3 (DIS), 4.256 theaters / $19.6M Fri. (includes $2.8M previews) /3-day cume: $51.8M/Wk 1

2.). Wonder Woman  (WB), 4,018 theaters (-147)/ $10.8M Fri./3-day cume: $40M (-32%)/Total:$273.8M/ Wk 3

3.). All Eyez On Me (LG), 2,471 theaters / $12.8M Fri. (includes $3.1M) /3-day cume: $31.2M/Wk 1

4.). The Mummy (Uni), 4.034 theaters (-1) / $3.8M Fri. (-68%) /3-day cume: $13.5M (-57%)/Total: $56.1M/Wk 2

5.). 47 Meters Down (ENT), 2,270 theaters / $4.3M Fri. (includes $735k) /3-day cume: $10.7M/Wk 1

6.). Rough Night (SONY), 3,162 theaters / $3.3M Fri. (includes $700k) /3-day cume: $8.7M/Wk 1

7.). Pirates Of The Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales  (DIS), 2,759 theaters (-920)/ $2.3M Fri./3-day cume: $8.5M (-21%)/Total:$150.1M/ Wk 4

8.). Captain Underpants  (DWA/20TH), 2,968 theaters (-561)/ $2.1M Fri. (-40%) /3-day cume: $7.3M (-40%)/Total: $57.9M/Wk 3

9.). Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2  (DIS), 1,813 theaters (-1,098) / $1.2M Fri.  (-27%)/3-day cume: $4.8M (-23%)/Total:$374.7m/ Wk 7

10.). It Comes at Night (A24), 2,450 theaters (-83)  / $822K Fri (-67%) /3-day cume: $2.45M (-59%) /Total:$10.8M/ Total: Wk 2

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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.

But until then, the actor is free …for now.

Your thoughts?

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.

Meet ‘Beyonce vs Rihanna‘ below…

Watch here!

The movie is loosely based on the singers’ supposed rivalry and sees the Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari portray “Beyonce”.

Quite interestingly, she would go on to star in several movies as characters loosely based on the Beyonce story.

Watch below…

Your thoughts?

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

— brandon⚜️ (@melaninboi) June 17, 2017

Needless to say, the roasting commenced.

Remorseful, the 24-year-old took to Twitter to apologize. He said:

Hey, I am sorry for how my answer came off in my ‘Hollywood Unlocked’ interview. I plan to explain with a video tomorrow.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

I made a mistake. I have nothing but love and respect for everyone. I’ve been sitting here reading comments and seeing where people…

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Are coming from. I always think it’s important for us to learn from our mistakes and I will. Nothing but love for you all. God bless.

— Keith Powers (@KeithTPowers) June 17, 2017

Well-worded apology. But is it too little or too late or should he be cut some slack?

Your thoughts?

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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.

Who do you think is to blame for the drama?

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.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Pac never read me that poem. I didn’t know that poem existed until it was printed in his book.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Pac never said goodbye to me before leaving for LA. He had to leave abruptly and it wasn’t to pursue his career.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

I’ve never been to any of Pac’s shows by his request. We never had an argument backstage.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

The reimagining of my relationship to Pac has been deeply hurtful.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

To @KatGraham and @Dshippjr this is no fault of yours. Thank you for bringing so much heart and spirit to your roles.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

You both did a beautiful job with what you were given. Thank you both.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Happy birthday Pac, you are cradled in my heart for eternity.
I love you.

— Jada Pinkett Smith (@jadapsmith) June 16, 2017

Yikes!

Opinion seems pretty divided; some are professing their love, while others are dragging for filth.

Have you seen the movie? If so what did you think? Haven’t watched? Will you? Let us know…

Your thoughts?

Another day, another drama for Chris Brown. And this time it centers around his ex Karrueche Tran.

The socialite turned Emmy winner scored a major legal victory today – succeeding in her bid for a restraining order against the singer in a Santa Monica court.

Your thoughts?

Another L for our boy Steve Harvey.

The actor/comic – whose 2017 has already been rocked by slams from critics of his support of President Donald Trump, commentary on women, jokes about Asians, and more – is adding a new set of enemies to that growing list:  Flint, MI residents.

As readers know, the city gained global attention after battling a water crisis that’s severely and negatively impacted the health of its residents – namely its children.  A sensitive situation for all involved, Harvey took time to make a joke about the matter, much to the chagrin of…umm…everybody!

See inside:

https://youtu.be/I9jpTQs6DpU

Needless to say, the commentary didn’t bode well with social media users – many of whom took to various platforms to roast the embattled comic.

In fact, even the mayor called for a public apology from Harvey.

Your thoughts?