#FASHIONFILES Hot or Not? Tessa Thompson in Bach Mai at the Gotham Awards
Tessa Thompson took a prom-ish type look for this Bai Mai dress at The Gotham Awards. She accented the look with a beehive hairdo and leather gloves. Here’s a few more shots
So what do you think? Is it Hot or Not?
#RHOA: Ya Girl Porsha Williams Criticizes Behavior Of RHOBH Cast Members
The former The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams is blasting the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for their poor behavior. The mother of one joined The Real Housewives of Atlanta during season 5 while still married to Kordell Stewart. However, she chose to exit the series following season 13. Porsha is now filming her spin-off, Porsha's Family Matters.
Now with a new memoir and her own show, Porsha is looking forward to her future. She is also preparing for her wedding after announcing she was engaged to Simon Guobadia just weeks after The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 13 reunion aired. Bravo viewers will miss watching Porsha on Atlanta but know bigger adventures are coming her way. However, it doesn't sound like they will involve the cast of RHOBH.
During a November episode of Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen, Porsha candidly spoke out about some of the other Real Housewives franchises. Porsha, her sister Lauren, and their cousin Londie played one of Andy's famous games called "Porsha's Family Matt-Her or Her." Naturally, the game came with a bit of tea as Andy asked which Real Housewives show Porsha would least want to take part in. While Lauren guessed The Real Housewives of Potomac and Londie thought The Real Housewives of New York City, the answer was actually The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.
It turns out the housewives in Beverly Hills' attitude killed their chance at acquiring Porsha, who insisted the RHOBH cast don't know how to handle themselves during a disagreement. Porsha even joked with the Bravo host saying, "If somebody throws a drink on me, I might revert back to the old me." Even though Porsha may not appreciate Beverly Hills, overall, she shared she has enjoyed being a reality TV personality.
Porsha also had a few nice comments aimed towards Gizelle Bryant, as the two have grown close over the years. The former The Real Housewives of Atlanta star shared that she admires how Gizelle doesn't seem to be affected by issues with her own cast. According to Porsha, Gizelle not only inspired her but taught her how to be a good TV housewife. Since leaving the Real Housewives world behind, Porsha is trying her best to help those who struggle, but it does not look like she will be offering her services to the ladies of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills anytime soon.
#NewMusic from Maxwell Releases New Single “Off”
Iconic R&B singer Maxwell returns with the brand new single called “Off”. The sensual and seductive song is certainly in the vibe of the previous hits he’s given us and which we have come to love him for.
He also announces his highly anticipated album “blacksummers’NIGHT” which will complete the trilogy which he kicked off over a decade ago. The album is set to release in Spring 2022.
This is the first release under a newly minted deal with BMG. He adds:
“From announcing a new partnership with BMG for my label Musze to receiving the Legend Award at the upcoming 2021 Soul Train Awards, I couldn’t be more excited to share this new single with loved ones offering a glimpse into NIGHT…”
LISTEN HERE
Maxwell last released the album “blackSUMMERS’night” back in 2016.
#HipHopNews: Cardi B Becomes First Female Rapper With Multiple Diamond Records
Cardi B is now the first female rapper to have two diamond-certified records, the Recording Industry Association of America announced on Monday (Nov. 29). According to the organization; “Girls Like You,” the Bronx native’s 2018 collaboration with Maroon 5, sold over 10 million units in the U.S. market this week, earning the impressive status.
“Wow I got two Diamond records!” Cardi celebrated on Twitter. “Thank you sooo much [Maroon 5] for including me on this song and this is the song I cater to my daughter every time I perform it.”
“I’m forever grateful,” she added, retweeting fans’ congratulatory messages.
As reported, Cardi clenched her first diamond certification earlier this year for her 2017 single, “Bodak Yellow.” According to Chart Data, Cardi is not only the first female rapper to earn two diamond singles, she’s also the third woman ever to achieve the feat. The two women that also have multiple diamond records are Lady Gaga, who has two diamond singles; and Katy Perry, who has three.
Earlier this year, it was reported that Bruno Mars became the most-diamond-certified artist ever with five records.
Besides the RIAA achievement, Cardi is also up for Best Rap Performance at the 2022 Grammy Awards for her single, “Up.” The February track was the most-streamed solo female rap song on the Apple Music Global chart this past year.
Earlier this month, Cardi also lent Halle Berry a hand in executive producing the soundtrack for Bruised. The rap star recorded “Bet It” for the soundtrack, which also included music by Saweetie, City Girls, Rapsody, Erica Banks, Latto, H.E.R., Flo Milli and more.
In an interview about the film, which also marked Berry’s directorial debut, the 55-year-old star said she connected with Cardi.
“We’re used to fighting,” Berry explained. “We’re on the bottom rung. I think fighting is somewhat second nature.”
Rihanna Has Been Named A National Hero By Barbados
Barbados officially became a republic on Tuesday, ending nearly 400 years of British rule.
The island’s most famous citizen, Rihanna, was on hand to witness the celebration, which formally cut ties with Queen Elizabeth II. It took place in Barbados’ capital, Bridgetown, where a young Robyn Fenty was raised before she moved to the U.S. to pursue a music career.
During the ceremony, the newly-independent country swore in its first president, Sandra Mason, while Rihanna was declared a National Hero. Prime Minister Mia Mottley honored the billionaire pop star for commanding “the imagination of the world” with her excellence, creativity, discipline and, “above all else, her extraordinary commitment to the land of her birth,” according to The New York Times.
“May you continue to shine like a diamond and bring honor to your nation by your works, by your actions,” said Mottley in a nod to Rihanna’s 2012 hit “Diamonds.”
Rihanna is only the 11th person to receive this honor and the second woman.
“This is a day that I would never ever forget, it’s also a day that I never saw coming,” she said while celebrating her Caribbean roots. “Barbadians are proud people. We are probably the proudest people I know. And no matter where I go in the world, I take that pride with me. No matter where we go, the world is gonna know that we Bajan to the bone.”
She continued, “I’m so proud to be a Bajan. I’m gonna be a Bajan till the day I die. This is still the only place I’ve ever called home. I love Barbados. I love you guys and I pray that the youth continue to push Barbados forward.”
A humbled Rihanna also addressed the Prime Minister. “I have traveled the world and received several awards and recognitions, but nothing compares to being recognized in the soil that you grew in, so I thank you so much for this.”
Britain’s Prince Charles was also in attendance to receive the Order of Freedom of Barbados.
Young Dolph laid to rest in Memphis
Young Dolph was laid to rest on Tuesday (Nov. 30) in a private funeral service in Memphis, Tennessee; local news outlets report. In a statement, the Memphis Police Department confirmed they were at the scene of the service and said Dolph’s family “asks that everyone please respect their privacy during this difficult time as they mourn the loss of their loved one.”
Fox 13 reporter Jeremy Pierre, who attended Dolph’s Celebration of Life, tweeted photos of the funeral program. One picture showed the 36-year-old and his grandmother together on an airplane, which Pierre said was the first time she ever flew.
After the service, Dolph was reportedly laid to rest at a cemetery in South Memphis.
As reported, the Dum and Dummer 2 crafter was tragically gunned down by two unknown assailants outside of Makeda’s Cookies earlier this month. So far, investigators have shared photos of the two armed suspects getting out of a white two-door Mercedes Benz, which was seized by police last week. However, no arrests have been made and police have not released any further information from their investigation.
Last week, Dolph’s family thanked fans for “the outpouring of love” in their first statement since his death.
Young Dolph’s family breaks silence after his fatal shooting
“There are no words that exist, that sufficiently express the pain we are feeling as a family. Losing Adolph, Dolph, Man-Man, changes our lives forever,” they said. “And while we will take each day as it comes, we are comforted in knowing that he leaves a legacy that reflects his heart. A heart that was for his family. A heart that was for the people.”
The owners of Makeda’s Cookies also said they were “heartbroken” by the tragedy and pledged to name one of their signature cookies after Dolph, who was a frequent customer.
Halle Berry Snags a BIG deal with Netflix as Directorial Debut 'Bruised' Hits Platform
Halle Berry is getting a BIG bag from Netflix. The actress-turned-director is set to produce and star in multiple films for the streaming service.
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The new partnership comes a week after Berry’s directorial debut, Bruised, debuted on Netflix. It quickly became the No. 1 movie of the week on the platform following its release. It currently stands as No. 4.
Berry celebrated the standings on Instagram on Tuesday with a video of herself dancing to H.E.R.’s “Automatic Woman” from the Bruisedsoundtrack.
“When you find out the night before that your film is #1 in the U.S. and #2globally and you start dranking to celebrate … this is bound to happen. #tipsy,” Berry wrote in the caption.
On Twitter, the actress wrote “Grateful” about her new future at Netflix.
Berry, who produced and directed Bruised, starred as Jackie Justice, a disgraced MMA fighter who finds redemption and the courage to face her demons when her son reenters her life.
The actress told Deadline: “My directorial debut, Bruised, was a labor of love and I knew that Scott [Stuber] and Ted [Sarandos] would treat it with great care. The Netflix team has not only been collaborative and creative, but extremely passionate and a delight to work with. I am beyond grateful for the partnership and look forward to telling more stories together.”
Stuber, who is the head of global film of Netflix, told the outlet, “There are few people with a career like Halle Berry. She’s an award winning actress, producer and as audiences saw this past week, she’s an incredible director. We’re thrilled to be in her corner as she delivers power in front of and behind the camera in Bruised and look forward to telling more stories together.”
Having ventured into directing, Berry revealed earlier this month she “would love to direct Catwoman” during an interview on Jake’s Takes.
Berry starred as the DC character in the 2004 movie, although the film was panned by critics.
“If I could get a hold of that now, knowing what I know having had this experience and reimagine that world the way I reimagined this story,” Berry said. “Bruised was written for a white, Irish-Catholic 25-year-old girl and I got to reimagine it.”
“I wish I could go back and reimagine Catwoman and have a redo on that,” she added.
Besides Bruised, Berry is also starring in The Mothership and Moonfall. She will also appear in Our Man from Jersey with Mark Wahlberg.
Berry will be honored with the People’s Icon Award at the 2021 People’s Choice Awards airing on Dec. 7
Anti-vaccine Christian broadcaster Marcus Lamb dies at 64 after contracting Covid
Marcus Lamb, a co-founder and the CEO of the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network who vocally opposed Covid-19 vaccines, has died at 64, weeks after he contracted Covid-19, the network said.
“It's with a heavy heart we announce that Marcus Lamb, president and founder of Daystar Television Network, went home to be with the Lord this morning," the network said a tweet Tuesday. "The family asks that their privacy be respected as they grieve this difficult loss. Please continue to lift them up in prayer."
Lamb's son, Jonathan Lamb, filled in for his father on a Nov. 23 Daystar broadcast and beseeched listeners to pray for his father's recovery from Covid-19.
Speaking to viewers from Lamb's hospital bedside via telephone, Lamb's wife, Joni Lamb, said, "With this thing, it's kind of like riding a roller coaster.
"It's like, you'll just be up and everything's great, and then you have a little lull, and then you come down low and then you come back up, but from everybody that I talk to — I think that's the pattern," she said.
"We can really feel the prayers of the people," she said, thanking viewers for their prayers.
"Pray specifically for his lungs to clear the Covid pneumonia and pray for his oxygen level to continue to be strong and to go up so that we can wean him off of oxygen and bring him home," she said.
Jonathan Lamb described his father's Covid infection as "a spiritual attack from the enemy" to "take down" Marcus Lamb.
The network has dedicated hours of broadcasts to anti-lockdown and anti-vaccination activists and groups.
In July 2020, the Lamb family devoted an hour of their broadcast to "censorship" around the Covid pandemic, featuring the misinformation group America's Frontline Doctors.
In May, Daystar broadcast an hourlong program with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose famous family denounced his anti-vaccination views in May 2019. Kennedy was recently banned by Instagram for posting Covid vaccination misinformation.
Vaccines remain the safest and most effective way to prevent the worst outcomes of Covid-19. A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study found in September that they were still largely able to stop hospitalization in people infected with the highly contagious delta variant, and a British study found that the vaccinated are less likely to spread the coronavirus if they do become infected.
In light of the emergence of omicron, a new variant of concern that is spreading rapidly in southern Africa, the CDC strengthened its advice about Covid-19 booster shots Tuesday, saying all eligible adults should get them. Adults ages 18 and older become eligible six months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or two months after they get the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
In recent months, a number of prominent anti-vaccination Christian broadcasters have died from Covid-19. Conservative radio hosts Dick Farrell, Phil Valentine and Marc Bernier, who were unvaccinated, all died after they contracted Covid.
Kathy Griffin Reveals She's 'Cancer-Free' After Battle with Stage 1 Lung Cancer
Kathy Griffin is sharing some very exciting news! On Monday night (November 29), the 60-year-old comedian made an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! where she shared an update on her cancer battle.
“I’m cancer-free,” Kathy announced as the audience applauded. “I don’t know why, I had a tumor, right? And I’ve never smoked, and it was in there for 10 years. So get this, they took it out and found it in another scan.”
Back in August, Kathy revealed that she was diagnosed with stage 1 lung cancer and had to have half of her left lung removed.
Knowing that she’s a comedian, Kathy said that her doctor tried to make a few jokes about the situation before she underwent the surgery.
“So I go in, and he’s like describing how they take half your lung out, and he goes, ‘It’s kind of a like a balloon,’” Kathy recalled.” So, we do it laparoscopically and we poke it, then he goes, ‘And when we take it out, kind of looks like a used condom.’ And then he goes, ‘You can use that.’”
Also during her interview, Kathy talked about the higher tone of her voice, which is due to her suffering vocal cord issues during the procedure.
“It will heal, but I’m sort of enjoying it,” Kathy said. “I’m a good two octave’s higher, I think.”
“Is it two octaves, really?” Jimmy asked.
“It might be. It’s higher than Mariah Carey, I know that,” Kathy jokingly responded.
CNN suspends Chris Cuomo indefinitely over role in advising governor brother Andrew during harassment scandal
CNN on Tuesday suspended host Chris Cuomo indefinitely after documents revealed he was more deeply involved in damage-control efforts for his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, during a sexual harassment scandal earlier this year.
A CNN spokeswoman, in an email to CNBC, said that transcripts and exhibits released by New York Attorney General Letitia James on Monday “shed new light on Chris Cuomo’s involvement in his brother’s defense” and “raise serious questions” for the network, which had not known about the extent of his role.
“When Chris admitted to us that he had offered advice to his brother’s staff, he broke our rules and we acknowledged that publicly,” the spokeswoman said.
“But we also appreciated the unique position he was in and understood his need to put family first and job second. However, these documents point to a greater level of involvement in his brother’s efforts than we previously knew. As a result, we have suspended Chris indefinitely, pending further evaluation.”
The suspension came within hours of a demand by a former aide to Andrew Cuomo, Charlotte Bennett, that CNN should fire Chris Cuomo.
Bennett said Chris Cuomo had tried to smear her and other women who had accused his brother of sexual harassment.
“Anything short of firing Chris Cuomo reflects a network lacking morals and a backbone,” wrote Bennett in a tweet, which said his “behavior is reprehensible, unprofessional and inexcusable.”
“Does CNN stand by journalistic integrity, or will it simply excuse his actions because Chris Cuomo drives ratings?”
On Monday, James, who had commissioned an investigation of Andrew Cuomo earlier this year after a number of women accused him of sexually harassing them, released documents related to Chris Cuomo, who counseled his brother and the governor’s staff about how to deal with the rising number of claims.
Andrew Cuomo denied wrongdoing but resigned in August a week after James released the damning findings of the investigation. At least 11 women had accused Andrew of harassment.
In the newly released documents, Chris Cuomo told investigators that he neither tried to find any information to disparage accusers of his brother nor did he “even know of any opposition research being done” by the governor’s staff.
But the documents elsewhere indicate that Chris Cuomo forwarded to his brother’s advisors a tweet that references a complaint from a college that involved Bennett.
And the documents show that in March, days after The New York Times reported that Andrew Cuomo attempted to kiss a woman named Anna Ruch in an unwanted advance at a wedding, Chris Cuomo texted top Gov. Cuomo aide Melissa DeRosa with the message: “I have a lead on the wedding girl.”
Bennett in a tweet Tuesday wrote, “Yesterday, we learned just how far Chris Cuomo was willing to go to discredit, silence and smear women, like me, who came forward to report Governor Cuomo’s sexual misconduct,”
“In addition to scouring the internet for personal information about me, he reached out to his professional network with the hope of intercepting additional allegations against his brother.”
“CNN must immediately take action,” she wrote.
In an interview with investigators in July, the transcript of which was released only Monday, Chris Cuomo claimed: “I would never do oppo [opposition] research on anybody alleging anything like this. I’m not in the oppo research business.”
“I don’t tolerate a lot of oppo research on any level,” Chris Cuomo said
“And I was never aware of anything like what you’re suggesting, nor did I ever participate in, nor did I ever suggest, nor would I ever tolerate anything like what you’re suggesting.”
Chris Cuomo said in the same interview that he did not recall receiving a complaint related to Hamilton College, the school that Bennett attended.
But another witness questioned in the probe, Democratic strategist Lis Smith, was asked by an investigator about “a text message from Chris Cuomo forwarding a purported set of documents concerning Charlotte Bennett from her time at college.”
“It looks like tweets, like he’s sending tweets about something,” replied Smith, who was Andrew Cuomo’s spokeswoman when he ran for re-election in 2018, and who was advising the governor’s team how to deal with the sexual harassment claims earlier this year.
The investigator then asked Smith “There is a [redacted] against [redacted] that involves Charlotte Bennett, do you see that in the tweet?”
“Yeah,” replied Smith, who later added that they did not remember Chris Cuomo passing along the tweet, or being involved in any discussions about that.
Chris Cuomo told investigators that tapped people he called “sources” for information about allegations against his brother. He also said he talked to those sources about yet-to-be-published news stories.
“I would – when asked, I would reach out to sources, other journalists, to see if they had heard of anybody else coming out,” Cuomo told investigators.
Ratings for Cuomo’s nightly show, “Cuomo Prime Time,” were relatively strong, but recently they fell to a low point.
CNN announced earlier this month that the show averaged 826,000 in total viewers this month, “delivering the network’s highest rated program in total viewers.” The Wrap reported a week after the ratings announcement that Cuomo’s program had hit an all-time low in the ratings.
Zendaya Wore a Metal Spine Dress—And Fans Are Noticing a Spider-Man Influence
The press tour for Spider-Man: No Way Home has begun, and of course, that means new Zendaya looks will be blessing our feeds.
On Monday, November 30, the fashion icon appeared at the Ballon D'Or photo call in Paris, sporting yet another iconic dress. This Roberto Cavalli ensemble was an open-back black dress with elbow-length sleeves. From the front, it's a simple yet sleek LBD. But the pièce de résistance is visible only when Zendaya turns around.
A metal spine runs along the back of her dress, reedited from a 2000 collection by Fausto Puglisi. The golden cage is linked by micro chains and runs along her back as though it were carved to match her vertebrae. It's reminiscent of the internet-breaking Balmain gown she wore for her Dune tour, which was sculpted to match her bust. She's also no stranger to metal chains in her press tour outfits.
The outfit didn't need much more adorning. To allow the spine to take the focus, she accessorized with matching large gold hoops and drew her hair back into an effortless bun.
Eagle-eyed Spider-Man fans spotted her outfit's likeness to a favorite universe villain. The metal spine is similar to that of Dr. Otto Octavius, also known as Doc Ock. The villain has four metal limbs attached to his back. Rather than for style, he uses these mechanical arms to move around and attack. When a fan pointed out the resemblance on Instagram, Zendaya reposted the comparison on her Instagram Story, writing, “We love a reference.”
Alfred Molina will be reprising his role as Doc Ock in the upcoming film, which premieres in theaters on December 17. Perhaps he and Zendaya's character, MJ, can swap style tips!
Zendaya has been booked and busy with Dune and now Spider-Man promo appearances. Hopefully, this press tour (and the upcoming Euphoria season-two premiere) will keep us blessed with stunning red-carpet looks.
Adele Announces Las Vegas Residency Beginning in January
Adele is heading to Las Vegas! via People: On Tuesday, the 33-year-old singer announced her upcoming Weekends with Adele Las Vegas residency, kicking off after the new year at the famed Colosseum in Caesars Palace.
The 15-time Grammy winner will perform two shows — every Friday and Saturday — between January 21, 2022 and April 16, 2022.
The announcement comes just weeks after Adele released her fourth studio album 30, which follows previous records from the star including: 2008’s 19, 2011’s 21and 2015’s 25.
30 marks Adele’s first album following her divorce from ex-husband Simon Konecki, who serves as an inspiration for the project alongside the former couple’s 9-year-old son Angelo.
In a candid statement shared on Instagram, Adele revealed she started working on the album nearly three years ago — and was in a completely different place than she expected to be.
The “Hello” singer wrote that she “learned a lot of blistering truths” about herself along the way, but was finally in a place where she feels comfortable releasing her music to the world. She and Konecki finalized their divorce in March, nearly two years after they first split. In an Instagram Live, Adele said the theme of the album would be “divorce, babe, divorce.”
“I feel like I’ve finally found my feeling again. I’d go as far as to say that I’ve never felt more peaceful in my life,” she explained. “And so, I’m ready to finally put this album out.”
Along with her Las Vegas residency, Adele will also perform twice in London’s Hyde Park in July 2022.
“Oiii Oiiiiiiiiiiiii,” the “Easy on Me” singer wrote with a heart emoji, dropping details on presale ticket information for the July 1 and 2, 2022 shows. The two shows are part of BST Hyde Park’s summer series, with other concerts set to star Elton John, Pearl Jam and Duran Duran.
Tickets for Weekends with Adele go on sale Tuesday, November 30.
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, & Kid Cudi Honor Virgil Abloh At Louis Vuitton Show
Two days after his shocking death, Virgil Abloh’s friends from music and fashion came together to honor him at Louis Vuitton’s “Virgil Was Here” show in Miami on Tuesday.
Kid Cudi, Quavo, and Offset walked the runway alongside models, wearing the boundary-breaking designer’s Spring-Summer 2022 collection. A three-story statue of Virgil, with his Louis Vuitton portfolio in hand, greeted guests during the event, which took place during Art Basel.
Kanye West was seated in the front row alongside Kim Kardashian and their daughter North, while Pharrell, Gunna, Lil Baby, 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, Bella Hadid, and more were also in attendance
The emotional show ended with the Louis Vuitton design team taking the stage to a standing ovation, some of them in tears.
An inspirational quote from Virgil played in the final moments. “There’s no limit. Life is so short that you can’t waste even a day subscribing to what someone thinks you can do versus knowing what you can do,” he said as fireworks exploded over the skyline.
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The Louis Vuitton men’s creative director and Off-White founder passed away Sunday after a two-year battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare cancer. He was 41.
Beyoncé, Drake, Frank Ocean, Tyler, the Creator, Cardi B, and Kim Kardashian were among those who shared touching tributes, while Kanye dedicated Sunday Service to the DONDA creative director.
Megan Thee Stallion & Cash App Drop Exclusive 'Hot Girl Enterprise' Clothing Collection
HOUSTON, TX – Megan Thee Stallion and Cash App have collaborated on a limited edition collection of clothing. Called the “Hot Girl Enterprise” Cash collection, the exclusive apparel curated by Meg and the finance app includes a reversible bucket hat, a t-shirt and flaming red bike shorts. All the proceeds from the collection support various charities in Megan’s hometown of Houston, Texas that focus on education, housing and health.
“I’m really proud of this apparel collection with Cash App,” Meg said in a statement. “Not only did we create a fierce and stylish look for my Hotties, but we’re also giving back to communities in need in a meaningful way.”
The exclusive collection comes on the heels of Megan Thee Stallion and Cash App’s partnered giveaway of $1 million in stock to advocate for accessible financial literacy. As part of this pledge, the “Thot Shit” rapper released an investing tutorial collaboration on YouTube titled “Investing for Hotties,” where Meg educates viewers on financial concepts such as diversification and dollar-cost averaging.
Megan has always used her platform to support her hometown community. On Monday (November 29), she told The Houston Chronicle she canceled her upcoming December 3 homecoming show to honor the victims of the Astroworld tragedy.
“Out of respect for the lives lost in Houston earlier this month, I have decided to cancel my show at 713 Music Hall on December 3,” she said in a statement. “Houston is still healing and it’s important that our community be given the appropriate time to grieve. My heart goes out to all the families that are suffering during this difficult time.”
Megan Thee Stallion was meant to perform a few shows to celebrate her graduation from Texas Southern University, where she’s scheduled to receive her bachelor’s degree on December 11.
Colton Underwood Tried To Suppress Homosexuality By ‘Taking Medication Daily’
Colton Underwood admits he struggled with being gay so much so that he used to abuse Xanax as a coping mechanism.
“I was suppressing my sexuality so hard that I was taking medication daily to deal with depression and anxiety, and that made me a paranoid freak,” the former “Bachelor,” 29, says in his new Netflix docuseries, “Coming Out Colton,” which premieres on Friday.
“I didn’t trust a whole lot of people, and I was trying to do anything and everything I could to protect a secret,” he recalls.
During an on-camera conversation with his longtime friend Kassidy, Underwood tearfully shares that he “hit rock bottom” one night when he “took a lot of Xanax” in the hope that he would not “wake up the next morning.”
The reality star’s suicide attempt came after his breakup with Cassie Randolph in early 2020.
“I started to spiral,” he confesses as headlines about Randolph, 26, obtaining and later dropping a restraining order against him flash on the screen. “I was f–ked up. … I lost my mind, and I did some things, I said some things that I’m not proud of.”
Underwood is quick to clarify, however, that he is not “making excuses” for stalking and harassing Randolph after their split.
“I did f–k up,” he says. “I made mistakes, and I will take ownership in that.”
Randolph has not directly addressed Underwood coming out as gay, though she did say in a YouTube video in April that her focus was “going forward” with her life.
The graduate student, who met the former football player in late 2018 on his season of “The Bachelor,” is now dating singer Brighton Reinhardt.
A source exclusively told Page Six on Monday that Randolph has “a lot of bad memories associated with the end of [her] relationship” with Underwood and feels she is “being roped back into all this Colton mess because of the Netflix show.”
If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or considering suicide, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
Travis Scott Hires Prominent Los Angeles Trial Lawyer For Astroworld Tragedy
Houston native Travis Scott is preparing to face the music following the Astroworld tragedy.
Sources say Travis has hired notable Los Angeles trial lawyer Daniel Petrocelli to handle litigation regarding the tragic events.
According to reports, Petrocelli sent out emails late last Wednesday to lawyers for the plaintiffs in the Astroworld Festival tragedy announcing that he now represents Travis Scott. He also extended an official offers to pay the funeral costs of those who died at the Nov. 5 concert in Houston.
The family of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, who was severely injured and later died due to events at the concert, denied the offer.
“Your client’s offer is declined,” Corpus Christi attorney Bob Hilliard said in an email response to Petrocelli.
Petrocelli, is the head litigation for O’Melveny & Myers. The same office that represented the father of Ron Goldman in a wrongful death suit against O.J. Simpson. Goldman’s family was awarded 8-point-five-million-dollars in the case.
Although the lawsuits are piling up, some attorneys do speculate the likelihood of Scott being solely held liable is not likely.
Scott is facing more than 120 wrongful death, personal injury and premises liability lawsuits stemming from the 2021 Astroworld Festival.
Hundreds were injured at the event, which resulted in ten deaths.
Former Miss Brazil Transsexual Mikaelly Martinez Arrested For Drugging, Robbing Men She Met Online
Former Miss Brazil Transsexual Mikaelly Martinez Arrested For Drugging, Robbing Men She Met Online
A former Miss Brazil Transsexual has reportedly been imprisoned for allegedly taking advantage of men she met online by drugging them and stealing their valuables.
“She used to drug men after attracting them to a sexual event or sometimes under the impression it was a sexual encounter,” Police Chief Leandro Gontijo said.
“When she arrived at the hotel, another trans suspect appeared who promised to take part in a threesome,” he added. “The man was offered a drink and a drug was put in the glass. He then had his belongings stolen.”
Mikaelly Martinez, who clenched the trans crown in 2019, was taken into custody Sunday on Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro according to NY Post.
Police also are interrogating Martinez in connection with related crimes in Sao Paulo, Florianopolis and Balneario Camboriu.
“It is important to emphasize that, if there are other victims, because they exist but people are too ashamed to register a complaint, that they can contact us at the 16th Precinct,” the chief said.
The beauty queen also was arrested in 2015 in relation to a homicide, the Brazilian news outlet G1 reported without delivering details.
Tiger Woods Unlikely to Be Full-Time Golfer After Car Crash: ‘I Accept It’
*Tiger Woods says it is not likely that he will be a full-time golfer following a car crash earlier this year that left him with several injuries.
“I think something that is realistic is playing the tour one day — never full time, ever again — but pick and choose, just like Mr. [Ben] Hogan did. Pick and choose a few events a year and you play around that,” he told Golf Digest, referencing golfer Ben Hogan, who was hospitalized in 1949 following a car accident with a bus.
“You practice around that, and you gear yourself up for that. I think that’s how I’m going to have to play it from now on,” Woods explained. “It’s an unfortunate reality, but it’s my reality. And I understand it, and I accept it.”
As previously reported, Woods was driving 84-87 mph in a 45-mph zone when he crashed his SUV in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., on Feb. 23. Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva said Woods failed to maintain the curvature of the road. The sports icon likely accidentally pressed the gas pedal instead of the brake pedal before the crash, according to LASD Lomita Station Captain James Powers, per Insider.
Woods never hit the brakes as he careened off the road, and there’s no evidence he took his foot off the gas.
Speaking about the incident in a May interview, Woods called it the most painful experience of his life.
“This has been an entirely different animal,” Woods told Golf Digest. “I understand more of the rehab processes because of my past injuries, but this was more painful than anything I have ever experienced.”
The 45-year-old golf champ sustained serious injuries in the rollover crash. Per UPI.com, “Woods had multiple “open fractures” in his lower right leg and had a rod inserted into his tibia. He also had screws and pins put in his foot and ankle,” the outlet writes.
“My physical therapy has been keeping me busy. I do my routines every day and am focused on my No. 1 goal right now: walking on my own. Taking it one step at a time,” said Woods to Golf Digest.
Woods has made significant strides in his recovery but admits he can’t “compete and play against the best players in the world,” he could still have “a great life.”
“After my back fusion, I had to climb Mount Everest one more time. I had to do it, and I did,” he told the outlet. “This time around, I don’t think I’ll have the body to climb Mount Everest and that’s OK. I can still participate in the game of golf. I can still, if my leg gets OK, I can still click off a tournament here or there.”
“But as far as climbing the mountain again and getting all the way to the top,” he added. “I don’t think that’s a realistic expectation of me.”
LeBron James Enters NBA’s Covid Health and Safety Protocols after being tested for COVID
LeBron James entered the NBA’s covid-19 health and safety protocols, the Lakers said Tuesday. The all-star will not play in Tuesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings.
NBA players enter heath and safety protocols after either testing positive for Covid-19 or being flagged in contact tracing of an infected person while unvaccinated. The team has not specified why LeBron has been benched. However, in late September, the superstar player confirmed he had been vaccinated.
Players who test positive are required to be away from their team for a minimum of 10 days unless they return two negative PCR tests in 24 hours.
Sources told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski that LeBron is expected to miss several games.
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