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#FASHIONFILES: Gucci's Holiday Style Gets An Alpine Twist

The Gucci Gift campaign ventures “To the Mountains,” capturing the holiday spirit against snow-covered backdrops. Gucci creative director Sabato De Sarno 0

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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Reveals the Status of Her RHOA Friendships: "You Know..."

Kandi Burruss Tucker still has love for her former castmates.
Nine months after announcing her exit from The Real Housewives of Atlanta, the Georgia-born Grammy winner shared more details about her departure and where she stands with past and current peach-holders. 

Kandi Burruss confirms she's still in contact with her fellow Bravolebs
“I’m still friends with a lot of the girls, you know what I mean?” she said during a recent interview with Extra. “I feel like I’m always gonna be in their lives and they’re always going to be in my life in some sort of way. And even like some of the new people that are a part of the cast, Shamea [Morton Mwangi] and I, we’re like this [crosses fingers], you know? So, I’m still gonna be there to support them."

Kandi also confirmed she keeps in contact with the show’s executive producer Andy Cohen as well as former ’Wife Cynthia Bailey.
“I’m still heavily involved in that circle,” she said. “I’m just not gonna be on film, how about that? That’s just not my intention to go back as a cast member. But when you say, ‘Would I miss it?’ I don’t know, but Cynthia said that I’m not gonna miss it until they start doing promos for the new season.”

Cynthia left RHOA in 2021 but will return to the series in a “friend of” role. Season 16, which is set to premiere in 2025, will feature Shamea, Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, and Drew Sidora as well as newcomers Brittany Eady, Kelli Ferrell, and Angela Oakley.
“Kandi’s been on since, I think, season 2. She is, in my opinion, one of the most inspiring women on the show,” Cynthia told Entertainment Tonight back in April. “She’s such a boss… I think, I’ve always known that once Kandi decided to move on, she was going to be fine. She’s an actress, she’s a singer, I mean she’s all over the place. So I only expect to see even more from Kandi at this point.”

Kandi gives an update on her husband Todd's health scare
Kandi shared the friendship update just several weeks after her husband, Todd Tucker, was briefly hospitalized. The former Housewife addressed the incident in an Amazon Live stream, reassuring viewers that her hubby was doing just fine.

“Todd is doing well,” she said during the broadcast before issuing a PSA. “First of all, guys, make sure you get regular check-ups, all right? Especially when you’re starting to get a little mature.”
Kandi confirmed the health scare occurred on October 20, when she and Todd traveled to New York City to attend the Broadway opening of Sunset Boulevard. She said Todd had experienced increasing discomfort in the arm and chest area, which prompted him to go to the emergency room. 

“They said it could possibly be a pinched nerve. I’ve never heard of that,” Kandi revealed. “They said a pinched nerve in your neck-shoulder area can sometimes cause pain along that entire arm, and numbness similar to a stroke. So they want to give him X-rays and stuff to see if it’s that or if it’s [related to] the [high] blood pressure… So they’re checking. OK? We’ll keep you updated. He’s OK now. I didn’t want to tell you too much. So that’s that on that.”

#NewMusic from Koffee Brown Releases New Single “Simple Things”

The comeback for R&B group Koffee Brown continues full steam ahead with the release of their new single “Simple Things”.

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The group re-emerged earlier this year with the help of producer DJ Kay Gee, and now consists of original member Vernell “Vee” Sales as well as Ryan Lane.

#HipHopNews: Kendrick Lamar And SZA Announce 2025 Dates For Their Joint "Grand National Tour"

Kendrick Lamar’s winning streak is the gift that keeps giving. He first dethroned Drake with the chart-topping “Not Like Us,” followed it with the surprise release of GNX, and now, the Compton lyricist is gearing up to hit the road with SZA.
On Tuesday (Dec. 3), the duo announced the 2025 dates for their “Grand National Tour,” slated to begin on April 19 in Minneapolis. They’ll then sweep through major cities like Houston, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, Detroit, and Toronto before concluding in Washington, D.C. on June 18.

The presale will begin on Wednesday (Dec. 4) at 10 a.m. local time, while general ticket sales are set to go live later in the week.
The “Grand National Tour” will be Lamar’s first tour since 2022, coming on the heels of his highly anticipated Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show performance. SZA, on the other hand, wrapped up the final leg of her “SOS Tour” earlier in the year.

The two artists collaborated on “gloria” and “luther,” the latter of which sampled Luther Vandross’ “If This World Were Mine” vocals, on November’s GN X. The 12-song project, which clinched the highly coveted No. 1 spot on the Billboard 200 chart, also boasted features from Dody6, AzChike, YoungThreat, Roddy Ricch, Hitta J3, Siete7x, and Wallie the Sensei.

While not confirmed just yet, it’s likely fans will see some of those artists pop out at select dates on the trek, especially with records like “tv off” and “hey now” making it into the Hot 100’s Top 10.
As for SZA, her SOS (Deluxe) and LANA are both expected to be released by the end of 2024. We’ll presumably get an update on the first-mentioned effort closer to its one-year anniversary, which takes place on Dec. 9.
Regarding the latter project, SZA told British Vogue, “I think I am making music from a more beautiful place. From a more possible place versus a more angsty place.”

“Grand National Tour” 2025 dates:
April 19 – Minneapolis, Minn. @ U.S. Bank Stadium
April 23 – Houston, Texas @ NRG Stadium
April 26 – Arlington, Texas @ AT&T Stadium
April 29 – Atlanta @ Mercedes Benz Stadium
May 3 – Charlotte, N.C. @ Bank of America Stadium
May 5 – Philadelphia, Pa. @ Lincoln Financial Field
May 8 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium
May 9 – East Rutherford, N.J. @ MetLife Stadium
May 12 – Foxborough, Mass. @ Gillette Stadium
May 17 – Seattle @ Lumen Field
May 21 – Los Angeles @ SoFi Stadium
May 23 – Los Angeles @ SoFi Stadium
May 27 – Glendale, Ariz. @ State Farm Stadium
May 29 – San Francisco, Calif. @ Oracle Park
May 31 – Las Vegas @ Allegiant Stadium
June 4 – St. Louis, Mo. @ The Dome at America’s Center
June 6 – Chicago @ Soldier Field
June 10 – Detroit @ Ford Field
June 12 – Toronto, Ontario, Canada @ Rogers Centre
June 16 – Hershey, Pa. @ Hersheypark Stadium
June 18 – Washington, D.C. @ Northwest Stadium

Serena Williams Addresses New Skin Bleaching Claims: “I Love Who I Am”

Serena loves the skin she’s in and she’s made that crystal clear following recent accusations of lightening her complexion.
After posting a video on Instagram showing her in a blonde wig and heavy makeup look, many commenters assumed she had been skin bleaching. However in a IG Live session on Monday (Dec. 2), the tennis icon clarified that she was simply volunteering for her daughter’s play and had been wearing stage makeup.

“For all the haters out there, I do not bleach my skin,” she further explained. “There’s something called sunlight and in different lighting, you get different shades.” Doubling down on her confidence, she added, “I’m a dark, Black woman, and I love who I am, and I love how I look, and that’s just not my thing. And if people do it that’s their thing and they have every opportunity and they should.”

“I don’t judge, but you guys do,” she continued. “But that’s what this world is about and I stay in my lane, the non-judgy one and I keep it. But no, I actually don’t bleach my skin, so can we just kinda clear that up?”
This isn’t the first time the 23-time Grand Slam champ has been accused of bleaching her skin. In 2021, she had the net buzzing when she post-and-deleted a photo that showed her appearing way lighter than her normal complexion.

At the time fans speculated that she either bleached her skin or her makeup artist applied makeup that was much lighter than her skin tone. The picture sparked much conversation, and without hesitation or explanation, the 43-year-old removed the photo.

Among the commentators was Wack 100, who went on a rant about the Black commnity and “self-acceptance.”
“To each his own but I don’t wanna believe this – And if this picture is authentic I wanna say WE AS A RACE have to look at ourselves. NO EXCUSES but Ima speak on it. WE are the first ones to make jokes about a BIG NOSE or LIPS or Kinky hair or how BLACK one is.”

He went on, “This makes a person say well if this is wrong that over there is right ! BEAUTY IS OUR BEAUTY. A Asian woman features may be unattractive to another races eyes but BEAUTIFUL to that RACES eyes —- FOR THE RECORD I LOVE US AND WHAT MAKES US US – let’s not bash but learn so maybe we won’t have another one of our public figures trapped in the twilight zone.”

Kyrie Irving hit with massive lawsuit over retreat visit

Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving faces a $390,000 lawsuit from Elite Mind Solutions over unpaid services at a family retreat from June 28 to July 2, 2024.
TMZ Sports reported the company claims Irving increased attendees from 50-60 to 115 days before the event, eventually reaching 150 participants. The surge significantly increased costs to $390,710.

An attendee’s death during the retreat required crisis intervention services. Elite Mind Solutions alleges they continued services based on Irving’s promise to cover costs, citing their positive relationship since 2020.
The lawsuit accuses Irving of fraud and unjust enrichment, claiming he made false representations to maintain services while benefiting from them. Irving has not publicly responded to allegations.
The legal challenge comes as Irving leads the Mavericks (13-8) to fifth place in the Western Conference, with focus shifting to their upcoming Memphis Grizzlies matchup.

The company emphasizes Irving knowingly accepted and benefited from services, particularly during the tragic incident, yet refused payment despite their existing business relationship.
The lawsuit details how Elite Mind Solutions adapted to accommodate the increased attendance, providing additional staff and resources beyond initial arrangements.
The company’s legal filing suggests Irving’s actions caused financial strain, as they allocated significant resources to meet expanded service demands.

Their prior relationship with Irving since 2020 adds context to the company’s willingness to accommodate last-minute changes and continue services during crisis.
The timing of the lawsuit coincides with Irving’s strong season performance, highlighting the contrast between his professional success and personal legal challenges.
The case raises questions about contract obligations and service provider relationships in high-profile events, particularly when unexpected circumstances arise.

Eminem’s Mom Debbie Nelson Dead At 69

Eminem‘s mother Debbie Nelson has passed away at age 69. According to the news first reported by TMZ, her cause of death was lung cancer and she died on Monday (Dec. 2) in St. Joseph, Missouri.
The news of Nelson’s illness was first revealed in September, when outlets reported the rapper’s mother was in critical condition. “There are not many options [for Debbie],” a source told In Touch at the time. “She is currently staying between the cancer center and with family members. She has a very limited amount of time left.”

The insider told the outlet that Em was supporting his mom financially despite not speaking to her for “years.” Notably, the source also added that Eminem is “good to his mom” and takes care of her, and might not have been fully aware of the severity of her condition.
The Detroit emcee’s complicated relationship with his mother was chronicled via many songs throughout his career. She gave birth to Em, Marshall Bruce Mathers III, when she was 18 years old and had him with her high school sweetheart, Marshall Bruce Mathers. The Curtain Call rapper has revealed the things he and his family have been through in songs like “Cleaning Out My Closet,” “My Mom,” and more.

In 2007, Nelson wrote an autobiography about her life as the famous rapper’s mother titled My Son Marshall, My Son Eminem.
One of the most recent public interactions was back in 2022 when Nelson congratulated her son for his induction into the Hall Of Fame. In an Instagram clip, she says, “Marshall, I want to say, I could not let this day go by without congratulating you on your induction into the Hall of Fame.”

She added that she has a lot of love for her son and said she always knew his journey would lead him to great success, saying, “I love you very much. I knew you’d get there. It’s been a long ride. I’m very, very proud of you.”

A Village People Member Insists ‘YMCA’ Isn’t A ‘Gay Anthem’ And Threatens To Sue Publications That Say It Is

Village People’s 1978 hit “YMCA” is the group’s most enduring song, and the hit single is frequently described as a “gay anthem” (even the Library Of Congress thinks it is). However, the band’s Victor Willis, who sings the song and wrote its lyrics, disagrees.

In a post shared on Facebook yesterday (December 2), he calls the idea “a false assumption based on the fact that my writing partner was gay, and some (not all) of Village People were gay, and that the first Village People album was totally about gay life. This assumption is also based on the fact that the YMCA was apparently being used as some sort of gay hangout and since one of the writers was gay and some of the Village People are gay, the song must be a message to gay people. To that I say once again, get your minds out of the gutter. It is not.”

Willis also notes, “However, I don’t mind that gays think of the song as their anthem. But you’d be hard-pressed to find Y.M.C.A. on the play list at any gay club, parade or other gay activity in a way that would suggest it’s somehow an anthem to the community other than alluding to illicit activity, which is defamatory, and damaging to the song.”

Willis even threatened legal action, saying, “Therefore, since I wrote the lyrics and ought to know what the lyrics I wrote is really about, come January 2025, my wife will start suing each and every news organization that falsely refers to Y.M.C.A., either in their headlines or alluded to in the base of the story, that Y.M.C.A. is somehow a gay anthem because such notion is based solely on the song’s lyrics alluding to elicit activity for which it does not.”

Elsewhere in the post, he addresses Donald Trump’s use of the song during his presidential campaign, explaining that he pushed back on it before realizing Trump obtained the proper legal rights to use the song. He adds, “The financial benefits have been great as well as Y.M.C.A. is estimated to gross several million dollars since the President Elect’s continued use of the song. Therefore, I’m glad I allowed the President Elect’s continued use of Y.M.C.A. And I thank him for choosing to use my song.”

Read the full post below.
“WHY I ALLOWED PRESIDENT ELECT TRUMP’S CONTINUED USE OF Y.M.C.A. AND WHY THE SONG IS NOT REALLY A GAY ANTHEM

To Village People fans and the media:
I am the singer and writer of the lyrics to the hit Y.M.C.A. In fact, as was adjudicated and ruled in a U.S. District Court, I wrote 100% of the lyrics, and my writing partner, Jacques Morali wrote the music.

Since 2020, I’ve received over a thousand complaints about President Elect Trump’s use of Y.M.C.A. With that many complaints, I decided to ask the President Elect to stop using Y.M.C.A. because his use had become a nuisance to me.

However, the use continued because the Trump campaign knew they had obtained a political use license from BMI and absent that license being terminated, they had every right to continue using Y.M.C.A. And they did.
In fact, I started noticing numerous artists withdrawing the President Elect’s use of their material. But by the time I said to my wife one day, hey, ‘Trump’ seems to genuinely like Y.M.C.A. and he’s having a lot of fun with it.

As such, I simply didn’t have the heart to prevent his continued use of my song in the face of so many artists withdrawing his use of their material. So I told my wife to inform BMI to not withdraw the Trump campaign political use license. My French partners were contemplating legal action out of France. So I had my wife contact our French partners and asked them to stay out of the Trump campaign’s use of Y.M.C.A. because it is a U.S. matter, and I will make the decision on his use. Our French partners quickly backed off of their objection to his use.

Y.M.C.A. has benefited greatly from use by the President Elect. For example, Y.M.C.A. was stuck at #2 on the Billboard chart prior to the President Elect’s use. However, the song finally made it to #1 on a Billboard chart after over 45 years (and held on to #1 for two weeks) due to the President Elect’s use.
The financial benefits have been great as well as Y.M.C.A. is estimated to gross several million dollars since the President Elect’s continued use of the song. Therefore, I’m glad I allowed the President Elect’s continued use of Y.M.C.A. And I thank him for choosing to use my song.

There’s been a lot of talk, especially of late, that Y.M.C.A. is somehow a gay anthem. As I’ve said numerous times in the past, that is a false assumption based on the fact that my writing partner was gay, and some (not all) of Village People were gay, and that the first Village People album was totally about gay life.
This assumption is also based on the fact that the YMCA was apparently being used as some sort of gay hangout and since one of the writers was gay and some of the Village People are gay, the song must be a message to gay people. To that I say once again, get your minds out of the gutter. It is not.

Sadly, when the President Elect started using the song, people attempting to brand the song as a gay anthem reached a fever pitch as many used it to say, oh, Trump don’t know the song is a gay anthem? This was done in a manner to attempt to shame the President Elect’s use of the song.

As I stated on numerous occasions, I knew nothing about the Y being a hang out for gays when I wrote the lyrics to Y.M.C.A. and Jacques Morali (who was gay) never once stated such to me. In fact, Jacques never once told me how to write my lyrics otherwise I would have said to him, you don’t need me, why don’t you simply write the lyrics.
I therefore wrote Y.M.C.A. about the things I knew about the Y in the urban areas of San Francisco such as swimming, basketball, track, and cheap food and cheap rooms. And when I say, ‘hang out with all the boys’ that is simply 1970s black slang for black guys hanging-out together for sports, gambling or whatever. There’s nothing gay about that.

So, to the extent that Y.M.C.A. is considered a gay anthem based on the fact that gays once used certain YMCA’s for elicit activity, the assumption that the song alludes to that is completely misguided.
Therefore, since I wrote the lyrics and ought to know what the lyrics I wrote is really about, come January 2025, my wife will start suing each and every news organization that falsely refers to Y.M.C.A., either in their headlines or alluded to in the base of the story, that Y.M.C.A. is somehow a gay anthem because such notion is based solely on the song’s lyrics alluding to elicit activity for which it does not. However, I don’t mind that gays think of the song as their anthem.

But you’d be hard-pressed to find Y.M.C.A. on the play list at any gay club, parade or other gay activity in a way that would suggest it’s somehow an anthem to the community other than alluding to illicit activity, which is defamatory, and damaging to the song. But it stops in 2025.

However, you know where you-will find Y.M.C.A.? On the play list of almost every wedding, bar mitzvah, sporting organization, and the song is used in commercials and motion pictures and products worldwide.
The true anthem is Y.M.C.A.’s appeal to people of all strips including President Elect Trump. But the song is not really a gay anthem other than certain people falsely suggesting that it is. And this must stop because it is damaging to the song.”

Joss Stone Introduces Adopted Baby Boy, Bear

Joss Stone, 37, revealed on Instagram that she and husband Cody DaLuz have adopted their third child, a baby boy named Bear. In a touching Instagram Reel, Stone shared the moments leading up to bringing Bear home, from the initial phone call from the adoption agency to the heartfelt introduction to his siblings, Shackleton (2) and Violet (3).

"This is what happened to us last Monday," Stone shared in her caption. "We can not quite believe it. We are in love big time with this little guy."
In the heartwarming video, the couple's excitement and nervousness are palpable as they mistakenly arrive at the wrong hospital before finally meeting Bear. DaLuz is seen cradling Bear, showering him with loving words, and Stone captures sweet moments with the healthcare staff who cared for Bear during his first 35 days of life.

Known for her soulful voice, Stone delved deeply into the emotional significance of adoption, noting that DaLuz himself was adopted. "The reason why Cody even exists is because his bio mum loved him enough to make an adoption plan for him and the same goes for Bear," she revealed.

Stone expressed profound gratitude towards biological mothers for their selfless love, "Honestly bio mothers do not get the gratitude they deserve. It is a more selfless love than I knew existed. Truly. We are just so happy to be part of this beautiful cycle." She encouraged her followers to share their own adoption stories and warmly welcomed her "gorgeous baby boy" to the world.

Sharing their personal journey, the couple revealed they began the adoption process earlier in 2023, hoping to expand their family. Stone had previously expressed a desire to have "like, 25 kids."
Stone's eldest daughter, Violet, is already showing signs of a budding musician, following in her mother's footsteps. Stone described how Violet is "obsessed with her ukulele" and loves creating art around the house. Family interactions bring immense joy to Stone, who cherishes the laughter shared between her children.

Looking to the future, Stone and DaLuz plan to move back to Devon to provide their children with an upbringing similar to Stone's own, filled with outdoor activities and close family ties. Adjusting to parenthood has also slowed Stone's pace of life, allowing her to savor these precious moments with her children.
Stone concluded her reel by showing touching images of Shackleton and Violet meeting their new baby brother, Bear, sealing the introduction with a warm, familial embrace.

Lil Nas X Steps Out With Rumored Boyfriend Cody Jon On Rare Outing In Los Angeles

Lil Nas X was seen stepping out with rumored boyfriend Cody Jon. The 25-year-old "Rodeo" hitmaker was working up a sweat during a hike with the "Crushed" singer on Monday, December 2. The Atlanta native wore casual attire, while his alleged partner opted for a blue T-shirt and oversized sweatpants.

The couple first sparked romance rumor in November. Despite their private nature, TMZ captured a glimpse of the pair sharing a kiss last month. Fans also spotted Lil Nas X and Cody attending Adele's Las Vegas residency show on November 9.
While neither Lil Nas X nor Cody Jon has publicly confirmed their relationship, they follow each other on Instagram. The Australian sensation, born Cody John Duran, released an EP in April with over 95K monthly listeners.

Before becoming musically famous, Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, was active on social media, creating memes and gaining a following. He gained mainstream attention with his 2019 hit "Old Town Road," a genre-blending song featuring Billy Ray Cyrus. In June of that year, he publicly came out as gay during Pride Month.

Lil Nas X later released his debut EP, "7," featuring hits like "Panini" and "Rodeo." In 2021, he faced controversy after releasing the self-titled track "Montero," which explored themes of identity, religion, and LGBTQ+. The accompanying "Satan Shoes" collaboration with Nike sparked backlash but sold out quickly.

Despite their privacy, Lil Nas X has been open about working on self-love and prioritizing himself. He has described himself as "determined, emotional, and hopeful" and has said that his Jeep is his most prized possession.

Kerry Washington Receives a Star On Hollywood The Walk Of Fame

She was accompanied by her husband Nnamdi Asomugha and celebrated by her longtime friends, Tyler Perry and Shonda Rhimes. When Perry spoke, he joked, “This is so great; I get to roast her in front of her.” The entertainment mogul was “honored” to witness Washington get her star because of all the moments they’ve shared over the years.

Perry reflected on the first time they met. “She’s beautiful, this little, dainty woman. She’s talking and I’m like ‘where is your inside voice?’ She was so loud […] She is incredibly kind and giving and powerful and her heart speaks first. As I look at the roles that she has taken on from For Colored Girls to all the things mentioned, she approaches it with heart. She’s not just acting, but she’s representing the people that she’s portraying.”
He also joked how Washington embodies her roles so much that her daughter, Isabelle, nailed the Olivia Pope walk—considering she was pregnant with her while filming Scandal.

Rhimes, the visionary behind the hit political drama, joked, “Usually, I write words and then Kerry says them. So, this is new for me, but I’m really glad to be here for Kerry.” She detailed how Washington’s star was so “well-deserved” because she’s a star beyond Hollywood.
“I like Kerry and I don’t like anybody, but Kerry and I grew to have this connection through our Olivia Pope. A really, super-weird, intense, over-a-cliff kinda connection. We both gave ourselves over to this process where she never questioned what I wrote for Olivia and I never questioned how she played Olivia. I don’t know if I can fully describe how rare that is,” said Rhimes as she broke down the depths of her and Washington’s sisterhood.

The Shondaland icon added, “When Kerry became Olivia Pope, I didn’t realize I was doing more than hiring an incredibly talented actor. I was starting an education I didn’t know I needed. […] Kerry doesn’t just shine for herself. She shares her light with anyone who needs it.”
Washington later thanked them both during her speech before sharing a touching story on her immigrant family coming to Hollywood and seeing their family name on a Walk of Fame star. So, now she hopes that someone with the last name Washington or first name Kerry will see hers and dream of having their own star on the beloved landmark.

Beyonce Won #1 Pop Star of the 21st Century Over Taylor Swift

Beyonce has officially been named the #1 Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century by Billboard, beating out runner-up Taylor Swift.
Controversy brewed on social media right before Thanksgiving when Billboard announced Taylor as the runner-up, basically confirming that Beyonce would be picked as number one.

Now, Billboard is explaining why Beyonce topped Taylor.
“While Taylor Swift is the century’s biggest pop star by the numbers — from album sales to streams to touring dominance — our editorial staff has chosen Beyoncé as our No. 1 Greatest Pop Star of the Century, based on her full 25 years of influence, evolution and impact,” the outlet’s Andrew Unterberger wrote in the intro.

Unterberger noted that Taylor has not been around for as long as Beyonce and isn’t able to match the breadth of her career yet.
“Few artists this period can match her in any of the most critical basic categories of pop stardom – commercial success, performance abilities, critical acclaim and accolades, industry influence, iconic cultural moments – and absolutely no one can equal her in all of them. Even Taylor Swift, the lone artist who really challenged Beyoncé for the top spot on these rankings – and who does have a clear statistical lead on Bey in many key categories; more on that later – simply hasn’t been around for long enough to be able to match the expansiveness of her quarter-century of dominance,” the reporter wrote in the article.

Check out the full ranking below!

25. Katy Perry
24. Ed Sheeran
23. Bad Bunny
22. One Direction
21. Lil Wayne
20. Bruno Mars
19. BTS
18. The Weeknd
17. Shakira
16. Jay-Z
15. Miley Cyrus
14. Justin Timberlake
13. Nicki Minaj
12. Eminem
11. Usher
10. Adele
9. Ariana Grande
8. Justin Bieber
7. Kanye West
6. Britney Spears
5. Lady Gaga
4. Drake
3. Rihanna
2. Taylor Swift
1. Beyoncé

'Bel-Air' Getting 1 Final Season at Peacock

Bel-Air has been given the green light for fourth season at Peacock…but with a catch.
The show will come to an end with the conclusion of season four, Deadline reports.

Season three ended on NBC’s streaming service back in September, and fans have been awaiting this announcement.
Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Peacock’s drama series Bel-Air imagines the beloved sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air through a new, dramatic take on Will’s complicated journey from the streets of West Philadelphia to the gated mansions of Bel-Air. As these two worlds collide, Will reckons with the power of second chances while navigating the conflicts, emotions, and biases of a world far different from the only one he’s ever known. Jabari Banks stars as Will.

Mattel Sued Over ‘Wicked’ Dolls That Included Link to Porn Website on Packaging

Mattel is being sued for mistakenly printing the URL for a pornographic site on the packaging for special-edition “Wicked” dolls.
According to court documents, a South Carolina resident is launching a class action lawsuit after purchasing the toy for her young daughter, who visited the X-rated website that had “nothing to do with the ‘Wicked’ doll.” The toy company mistakenly listed a similarly-titled website for the adult-entertainment site Wicked Pictures, rather than the official page for the Universal Pictures film, starring Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande. The plaintiff alleges that Mattel didn’t offer a refund and believes she and her child suffered “emotional distress” from the misprint.

“These scenes were hardcore, full on nude pornographic images depicting actual intercourse,” the lawsuit reads. “Plaintiff’s minor daughter immediately showed her mother the photographs and both were horrified by what they saw. If plaintiff had been aware of such an inappropriate defect in the product, she would not have purchased it.”

Mattel, the manufacturer of Barbie, pulled the toy from shelves at retailers including Target, Amazon and Kohl’s. It also issued a statement that it was “aware of a misprint on the packaging of the Mattel ‘Wicked’ collection dolls, primarily sold in the United States, which intended to direct consumers to the official WickedMovie.com landing page.” The company advised consumers who already have the dolls to “discard the product packaging or obscure the link.”

Neither Universal nor Mattel responded to request for comment.
After “Wicked” opened in theaters, Universal’s chief marketing officer Michael Moses told Variety he didn’t think the snafu was harmful to ticket sales for the film. The movie musical collected a dazzling $112 million in its debut and has since grossed $263 million domestically and $360 million globally.

“I don’t think that all press is good press. I always categorize incidents between what might actually damage the desire to see the movie and what might not,” he said. “I think that was an example of one that’s an anecdote more than a threat.”

Will Smith to Headline France’s 2025 Positiv Festival

Will Smith appears to be ramping up his return to music with the announcement of a summer 2025 set at France’s Positiv Festival next summer. The Bad Boys actor will mark his first-ever concert in France on July 31 when he takes the stage at the Roman Theatre of Orange.
According to an announcement from the festival, the Oscar and Grammy-winning star will play a set of hits, including “Men in Black,” “Miami” and “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It,” among others. “A unique performance that will bring together more generations of fans of Will Smith’s inimitable energy!,” read the post.

Smith has not released a studio album since 2005, when he dropped his fourth full-length solo LP, Lost and Found, which topped out at No. 6 on the Billboard 200 album chart. After launching his movie career in the early 1990s, Smith has mostly focused on acting, most recently appearing in Bad Boys: Ride or Die. He won an Oscar for his work in the biographical tennis drama King Richard in 2022, collecting the hardware after he stormed the stage and slapped Chris Rock after the comedian made a joke referencing Smith’s wife, Jada Pinkett Smith.

The actor eventually apologized for the incident and resigned from the Motional Picture Academy — which meant he can no longer vote for the Oscars, but can sill be nominated — followed by the organization announcing that he will be banned from the Oscars for the next decade.

Smith has been teasing a return to music, including recently dropping a new single, “Work of Art,” which features his son, Jaden Smith, as well as rapper Russ. In April, Smith made a surprise cameo during J. Balvin’s Coachella set, followed by the live debut of his gospel-tinged song “You Can Make It” at June’s BET Awards.

Earlier this year, Smith first discussed his upcoming album — tentatively titled Dance in Your Darkest Moments — saying, “Over the past year and a half, I’ve been in the studio. I have a project that is the most personal and powerful music project I’ve ever done. The idea of the music is, ‘Dance in your darkest moments.'” In July, Smith, who released his first three albums on Columbia Records and Lost and Found on Interscope, signed to Slang Music Group, home to Big Sean, Mira Black, Niki Lynette, Savvy & Mandy and Syleena Johnson.

'The Boys' Actor Malcolm Barrett Under Investigation for Sexual Assault

Actor Malcolm Barrett is under investigation for sexual assault. According to TMZ, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department was contacted by a woman last weekend who claimed Barrett had sex with her against her will. The woman alleges she woke up in bed with the 44-year-old actor touching her after they spent the night drinking.

She reportedly told deputies that she and Barrett had been friends for several months before their night of drinking, which began outside and eventually ended at his residence.

The LASD Special Victims Bureau is spearheading the investigation. No arrests have been made as of this writing.
Barrett is best known for his roles in a number of TV shows, including The Boys, Timeless and Preacher.

Roc Nation Announces “Corruption Uncovered” Podcast Examining Corruption Within the Kansas City, Kansas Police 

Jay-Z and Roc Nation are taking their social justice reform efforts to new heights with a podcast that will examine the many misconduct accusations against the Kansas City, Kansas police department. 

Team Roc, Roc Nation’s social justice division, has announced the launch of “Corruption Uncovered,” a true crime podcast that will explore the intricate systemic failures within the Kansas City, Kansas criminal justice system. The first episode will debut on December 6th. The podcast will focus on the long-standing allegations of corruption within the Kansas City, Kansas, police department, coinciding with the scheduled trial of former detective Roger Golubski, who faces federal charges for extorting and raping Black women and teenagers. Golubski’s case is part of a broader investigation into the KCKPD’s practices and their effects on the community. Unfortunately, Golubski took his own life on Monday, the day his trial was set to begin.

“Corruption Uncovered” aims to highlight the consequences of this corruption, offering insights from survivors, impacted families, community members, attorneys, and activists. Dania Diaz, Team Roc’s managing director, emphasized the need for “powerful and comprehensive storytelling” to amplify the voices of the silenced and expose systemic issues. The podcast seeks to be an investigative platform to demand accountability and drive systemic change.

The series will also dive into the details of Golubski’s trial, shedding light on the pervasive impact of police misconduct. Journalist Josie Duffy Rice, known for her work on criminal justice issues, will host the podcast, which is executive produced by Team Roc, Kat Aaron, Je-Anne Berry, and Josie Duffy Rice, with Pineapple Street Studios producing the series.
In November, Roc Nation filed a lawsuit against the KCKPD and the Unified Government, claiming they conspired to block a public records request related to the allegations.

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#RHOA: Cynthia Bailey Is ‘Proud’ of the ‘Young Lady’ Daughter Noelle Is Becoming

Cynthia Bailey couldn't be more proud of her daughter.While at the 1st Annual Gurus Awards, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star, 57, opened up about the "super emotional" day her daughter Noelle, whom she shares with ex Leon Robinson, turned 25 in early November.

"For some reason, it was super emotional for me," the reality star says "I was like, if I post one more picture of Noelle, they're gonna start unfollowing me," she jokes.
The proud mom continues, "It's like Noelle's my one and only — she's always going to be my baby. But something about 25 was like, okay, here we go. Now the adult journey really, really, truly, truly begins."

Bailey also shares that she's extra proud of Noelle for the way she's created her own identity for herself despite both of her parents being on television.
"I'm so proud of the young lady that she is becoming," she begins. "I think when you're the child of two people that are on TV, like myself and her dad, Leon, who's an actor, I think Noelle really wanted to find her own identity and not be Leon's daughter or Cynthia Bailey's daughter."

"And I'm just so proud that she's kind of just going her own way, kind of separately from us," she says. "I mean, I think that's important that she realizes who she is outside of her parents."
At 20 years old, Noelle came out as sexually fluid on an episode of The Real Housewives of Atlanta in an emotional conversation with her mother.
“People try to box everyone in and put labels on everything, but I don’t really do that,” Noelle told Bailey. “I just like who I like, and that’s just what it is. There’s a lot of attractive guys, and there’s a lot of attractive girls.”
According to Noelle, she began exploring her sexuality during her freshman year at Howard University. “It really just came out of nowhere,” she said. “I wasn’t really expecting that to happen.”

#NewMusic from Eric Benet Releases Live Rendition Of “So Distracted” With Chante Moore

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R&B legend Eric Benet shares a special live rendition of his single “So Distracted” featuring Chante Moore.
The original version of this special treat was included on his recently released Duets EP.

#HipHopNews: Yak Gotti Stabbed While Awaiting Verdict In YSL RICO Case, Expected To Make Full Recovery

Yak Gotti was stabbed in jail on Sunday (Dec. 1) while awaiting a verdict in YSL’s RICO case. The “Rock Solid” rapper, née Deamonte Kendrick, who was indicted alongside Young Thug and 26 others, sustained “minor injuries from a sharp object” but is still expected to appear in court on Monday (Dec. 2).

“Deamonte Kendrick, also known as rapper Yak Gotti, and another jail resident were in a physical altercation,” the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WSB-TV/Channel 2. “The incident occurred at the South Annex in Union City, where both men were being housed. Kendrick will be in court today. This is an active investigation to determine the aggressor in this incident and if charges will be pending.”

Yak Gotti is one of two co-defendants left in the racketeering trial. He and Shannon Stillwell — who was coincidentally stabbed around the holidays in December 2023 — refused plea deals back in October. They’re both being accused of the 2015 murder of Donovan “Nut” Thomas Jr.

Douglas Weinstein, the Atlanta rapper’s attorney, noted that he “fully intends to take this to the jury and get our not guilty verdicts and go home” at the time. Young Thug, on the other hand, pleaded no contest to RICO and gang leader charges. Superior Court Judge Paige Whitaker sentenced him to time served on multiple counts and 15 years of probation.

Whitaker urged Young Thug to use his second chance to set a better example for the youth. “I know you’re talented, and if you choose to continue to rap, you need to try to use your influence to let kids know that is not the way to go and that there are ways out of poverty besides hooking up with the powerful guy at the end of the street selling drugs,” she said.
Since his release from prison, fans still haven’t gotten any new music from the “Check” artist. His sister, Dora Williams, urged everyone to “just give him time” to heal mentally.

BoxOfficeNews: Moana 2 Gobbled up the Competition to the tune of 221 Million at The Theaters this Weekend!

It was all feast and no famine at the Thanksgiving box office this year. The tag-team of Disney’s “Moana 2,” Universal’s “Wicked” and Paramount’s “Gladiator II” pushed the five-day Thanksgiving holiday to its biggest haul in cinematic history — an estimated $420 million as of Sunday.

“A perfect storm of Thanksgiving box office, powered by a trio of films from the musical, epic drama, and family film genres, has arrived at the most advantageous moment to reinvigorate the theatrical marketplace after a post-summer malaise,” said Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst at Comscore.
“Moana 2” led the frame with $221 million for the five-day period, a significant overperformance compared to the $100 million box office analysts had initially expected. It marked the highest Thanksgiving weekend performance of a film ever, beating out 2019′s “Frozen II” which snared $125 million during the period.

“Wicked” continued to soar with $117.5 million in estimated ticket sales for the holiday, bringing its total domestic haul to $262.42 million. It is now the highest-grossing Broadway adaptation of all time at the domestic box office. Globally, the film stands at $359.2 million after 10 days in theaters.

“Gladiator II” added $44 million to the Thanksgiving total. It has snared an estimated $111.2 million in domestic ticket sales during its first 10 days in theaters and $320 million globally since opening internationally earlier this month.
“There is no shortage of words to describe the historic weekend we’ve seen unfold at movie theaters,” said Shawn Robbins, director of analytics at Fandango and founder of Box Office Theory. “When one film exceeds expectations in the way ‘Moana 2’ has, that alone is a big story. When fellow tentpole films like ‘Wicked’ and ‘Gladiator II’ excel at the same time, it’s a powerful reminder of the importance moviegoing continues to hold in our culture.”

The Thanksgiving holiday haul hasn’t topped $200 million since 2019, according to data from Comscore. And, prior to this weekend, only one Thanksgiving period had surpassed $300 million.
The previous record was held by 2018′s slate, which was led by “Ralph Breaks the Internet,” “Creed II” and “Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald.” These titles helped generate $315 million in ticket sales combined.

This year’s overperformance at the box office during the Thanksgiving period has also helped narrow the gap between 2024 and 2023′s hauls. The 2024 box office was hit hard following dual labor strikes in Hollywood the previous year, which halted production and pushed many of the major blockbuster releases to 2025 and beyond.
Heading into this holiday period, the 2024 box office was down 11% compared to the previous year’s numbers. Now, it’s just 6.4% behind, according to data from Comscore.

2 Chainz Goes Off On Friends For Skipping His Annual Food Drive

2 Chainz was among the celebs who felt compelled to give back ahead of Thanksgiving. However, after hosting his annual food drive with his family and Esco restaurant staff, the rapper took to social media detailing his disappointment with his so-called friends who will ask him for favors, but skipped out on helping with the turkey giveaway.

“I stayed up all night and still went to give back to people in the community. People ask me for favors all the time. Ask me for money all the time, and y’all can’t even pop up to help me help other people,” said Tity Boi on Instagram Live.
The 47-year-old continued, “So now I’m working for you? I’m out here grindin’, getting my money to help you because you can’t get your hustle together. I’m helping the unfortunate, and you one of the unfortunate, but you ain’t even gonna come back? I’m just sittin’ here thinkin’, y’all gon’ have to leave me the f**k alone for a minute for real.”

He then questioned, “What else were you doing?”
2 Chainz never name-dropped anyone or gave specific details to identify who he was talking about, but his disappointment was evident.
The food drive was held at his restaurant, Esco, on Tuesday (Nov. 26). It was hosted by Tru Foundation, the nonprofit organization the rapper founded with his wife, Nakesha Ward-Epps, in 2011.

Over the years, he’s given back to the community in several ways beyond the annual food drive. He gave away backpacks and school supplies with the help of his son, Halo, and also donated a minivan to a family with the profits from his “Dabbing Santa” sweaters back in 2015.

Randy Moss Asks For “Prayers” While He Battles “Something Internally”

Randy Moss has revealed that he is currently battling an “internal” health issue. The NFL Legend announced via his Instagram and during ESPN’s Sunday NFL Countdown on (Dec. 1). In the two videos posted to his IG, Moss stated that he hasn’t been trying to be disrespectful by wearing sunglasses on TV but insisted that he did so due to a recent health scare.

“Throughout the week of the holidays, your boy has been battling something internal,” Moss explained in the IG video. “I just ask for all the prayer warriors to put blessed hands on me and my family during these hard times..it’s something internal, but I have a great team of doctors…but do your check-ups, get your blood work done. And we gon work through.”

Then, on Sunday Countdown, the Hall of Fame player reiterated his revelation. The cast and crew then donned sunglasses in support of Randy’s unknown ailment.
“I put a post up maybe a few minutes ago on Instagram just telling people – you were talking about my eyes last week – and I just want to let the viewers know that me and my wife, me and my family, we are battling something internally…I couldn’t miss the show, I wanted to be here with you guys.”

The reveal arrives on the heels of viewers reacting to the former athlete’s appearance on Sunday (Nov. 24). During this Sunday NFL Countdown episode, Moss’s eyes appeared strikingly yellow with a slight red hue in the corners.

Randy Moss hasn’t explicitly detailed what he is battling at this time.
We send our prayers to Randy Moss and his family during this trying time in their lives.

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden on Sunday night, a reversal for the president who repeatedly said he would not use his executive authority to pardon his son or commute his sentence.
"I believe in the justice system, but as I have wrestled with this, I also believe raw politics has infected this process and it led to a miscarriage of justice — and once I made this decision this weekend, there was no sense in delaying it further. I hope Americans will understand why a father and a President would come to this decision," Biden said in his statement.

Hunter Biden was scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 12 for his conviction on federal gun charges. He also was set to be sentenced Dec. 16 in a separate criminal case in which he pleaded guilty to federal tax evasion charges in September.
The president issued a "full and unconditional pardon" for any offenses Hunter Biden has “committed or may have committed or taken part in during the period from January 1, 2014 through December 1, 2024," according to the White House statement. 

A senior White House official told NBC News, which was the first to report on the pardon decision, that the president decided over the weekend to grant his son a pardon and began to inform his senior aides Sunday. 

The president also spoke about his son's struggles with addiction in his statement Sunday night, saying that his political opponents were trying to "break" him by going after Hunter Biden.
"No reasonable person who looks at the facts of Hunter’s cases can reach any other conclusion than Hunter was singled out only because he is my son — and that is wrong," Biden said in his statement. "There has been an effort to break Hunter — who has been five and a half years sober, even in the face of unrelenting attacks and selective prosecution. In trying to break Hunter, they’ve tried to break me — and there’s no reason to believe it will stop here. Enough is enough."

In a separate statement, Hunter Biden said he had "admitted and taken responsibility for my mistakes during the darkest days of my addiction — mistakes that have been exploited to publicly humiliate and shame me and my family for political sport."

"Despite all of this, I have maintained my sobriety for more than five years because of my deep faith and the unwavering love and support of my family and friends," he added. "In the throes of addiction, I squandered many opportunities and advantages. In recovery we can be given the opportunity to make amends where possible and rebuild our lives if we never take for granted the mercy that we have been afforded. I will never take the clemency I have been given today for granted and will devote the life I have rebuilt to helping those who are still sick and suffering."

A representative for special counsel David Weiss did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Hunter Biden’s attorney Abbe Lowell declined to comment.

Steven Cheung, a spokesman for President-elect Donald Trump, said, "The failed witch hunts against President Trump have proven that the Democrat-controlled DOJ and other radical prosecutors are guilty of weaponizing the justice system. That system of justice must be fixed and due process must be restored for all Americans, which is exactly what President Trump will do as he returns to the White House with an overwhelming mandate from the American people."

Biden, 82, is using his pardon power to ensure Hunter Biden does not spend time in jail as he nears the end of his term in the White House and has no future election to face. In recent months, he has said he would not pardon his son or commute his sentence.

“I will not pardon him,” he said in June after a jury found Hunter Biden guilty on three federal gun charges.
The president has discussed pardoning his son with some of his closest aides at least since Hunter Biden’s conviction in June, said two people with direct knowledge of the discussions about the matter. They said it was decided at the time that he would publicly say he would not pardon his son even though doing so remained on the table.

The White House responded to this reporting nearly 24 hours after publication to deny this reporting in a written statement from White House press secretary Karine Jean Pierre that reiterated Biden made the pardon decision this past weekend.

Jean-Pierre recently told reporters that Biden’s position has not changed.
“We’ve been asked that question multiple times. Our answer stands, which is ‘no,’” she said.
White House press secretary defends Hunter Biden pardon: 'Enough is enough'
Asked last week whether the president is still committed to not granting clemency for his son, White House spokesperson Andrew Bates said: “The president has spoken to this.” Pressed about whether Biden’s position has changed, Bates replied, “I don’t have anything to add what he said already.”

First lady Jill Biden has also said her husband would not pardon their son.
“Joe and I both respect the judicial system, and that’s the bottom line,” she said in an interview in June.
Hunter Biden’s criminal trial in June was the first involving the child of a sitting president.

Pardoning him after that trial would have ignited a political firestorm for his father, who was campaigning for re-election. Republicans have for years attacked Hunter Biden over his foreign business dealings and accused him and the president of corruption. They have also argued that Hunter Biden was getting special treatment by the Justice Department because of his father’s political power.
 
GOP criticism reached a peak in July 2023 when Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in a deal with federal prosecutors over the tax and gun charges, which collapsed after a judge raised questions about it. That development led Attorney General Merrick Garland a couple weeks later to appoint the U.S. attorney investigating Hunter Biden, David Weiss, as a special counsel.

Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race in July, but a pardon before last month's election also could have generated political blowback on the candidacy of Vice President Kamala Harris after she took his place on the Democratic ticket.
Together, the 12 counts Hunter Biden is convicted of or has pleaded guilty to carry a maximum prison sentence of 42 years. But the maximum sentences typically are not given out for convictions of these crimes. The Justice Department has said, for instance, that while the tax charges carry a maximum sentence of 17 years, sentences are typically less than that.

Asked in an interview in June whether he would rule out a pardon for his son, Biden answered, “Yes.”
Days later, after Hunter Biden was convicted on federal gun charges by a jury in his hometown of Wilmington, Delaware, the president said in a statement that he would respect the outcome. He then told reporters he would abide by the jury’s decision.  

“I’m extremely proud of my son Hunter,” Biden said. “He has overcome an addiction. He’s one of the brightest, most decent men I know, and I am satisfied that I’m not going to do anything. I said I abide by the jury decision. I will do that, and I will not pardon him.”
Joseph Ziegler, an IRS case agent who became a whistleblower in the Hunter Biden tax probe, told NBC News last year that he opened the investigation himself after seeing bank records that suggested Hunter Biden was paying prostitutes and spending lavishly out of a corporate bank account. Ziegler said politics played no role in his decision to open the case.

“I’m a 38-year-old gay man,” he said. “My politics are simple. I am a Democrat.”
Neil Eggleston, who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, told NBC News on Monday that “if I were his White House counsel, I would encourage him to pardon his son.” He said he has not been contacted or consulted by the White House about any pardon preparations.

“The clemency power has few limitations and certainly would extend to a Hunter Biden pardon,” Eggleston said.
Eggleston’s opinion echoes that of other former Justice Department and White House officials previously involved in presidential pardons who told NBC News that they thought Biden should exercise this power in advance of the incoming Trump administration.

Bishop T.D. Jakes Addresses His Congregation: ‘You’re Looking At A Miracle’

Bishop T.D. Jakes checked in with his flock at the Potter’s House on Sunday via video just one week after suffering a medical emergency during Sunday service on November 24.
In the video, televised to his congregation, Bishop Jakes said, “You’re looking at a miracle.”

“I faced a life-threatening calamity, was rushed to the ICU unit, I had emergency surgery, survived the surgery…yeah, I’m back.”
He added, “The doctor wants me to go slow coming back. But, I’m back and I’m grateful to God for his goodness and his mercy.”

The congregation erupted in praise and cheers. 
We wish Bishop T.D. Jakes a full and speedy recovery.

Khalid Ex Hugo D. Almonte Gives a Somewhat Apology After Outing The Singer

Khalid's bitter ex-boyfriend has issued an apology for outing the singer, only to be further dragged by social media users. Hugo D. Almonte has faced backlash anew after he explained what led him to make those tweets that revealed the R&B star's sexuality.

Making use of X, formerly known as Twitter, the lesser-known musician issued a lengthy statement on Thursday, November 28, expressing her remorse. "I've been reflecting deeply...and I take full responsibility for my actions," the statement began to read. "I made a mistake-a serious one. I outed someone, and that was wrong. No matter the circumstances, it wasn't my place to reveal something so personal. For that, I am truly sorry."

"What led to that moment was years of emotional abuse, manipulation, and relentless lies that took a toll on my mental health in ways I never imagined," he claimed, before detailing how his relationship with Khalid started.
Following their breakup, Hugo said, "Out of nowhere, I started hearing rumors-false accusations that I had broken into their house and stolen from them. At first, I stayed silent, hoping it would pass. I even saw them at a party two years ago. When they saw me, they ran out of the club, pacing back and forth. I knew they were nervous because they were spreading lies they couldn't back up. But I still said nothing."

"Then, four years later, I received a message that shattered me-someone telling me that the same accusations were still being spread. This person was still telling people I had broken into their house," he went on writing. "To make things worse, they sent me a message directly. They threatened me, saying: 'Good luck with your career. You're lucky I don't get the cops involved.' Imagine being accused of something so serious-something you know you didn't do-and then being threatened on top of it."

"The day I made those tweets-the day I outed them-I wasn't in a rational state of mind. I had reached my breaking point. The stress, the accusations, the lies-it all built up until I went into a psychosis. I wasn't thinking clearly. I was reacting from a place of deep pain and frustration," so he claimed.

Noting that there's no "excuse" to what he did, Hugo declared, "Moving forward, I'm focusing on healing-mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. I'm learning from this experience and working to ensure I never handle conflict in this way again."
Near the end of the statement, he concluded, "Thank you to those who've supported me and those who've held me accountable. I hear you, and I'm taking the steps to change." He then reiterated, "Thank you."

Hugo D. Almonte issued a lengthy statement of apology after outing Khalid.
Despite his explanation, many slammed Hugo for further dragging Khalid in his statement of apology. "How you apologizing and still telling his business in the apology," someone pointed out, while another added, "Way to invalidate the sincerity by using 'but' after 'apologizing.' Just disgusting. You should have just kept it all."

A third fumed, writing, "Sir the point is where did this come from? HE HASNT SPOKEN TO YOU IN 4Years and he never bothers nobody! WHAT WAS THE REASON!!!!" A fourth person said, "What a backhanded apology. 'I'm sorry but I was the victim first' you could have kept that!"

Hugo outed Khalid as gay in tweets posted earlier in November, painting the singer as an obsessive ex. The 26-year-old then confirmed his sexuality, insisting that he never hid it from the world.
Speaking to Rolling Stone, Hugo claimed "[Khalid] tried to use his power to silence me because I simply ended our relationship" and that he didn't mean to out the singer. Hugo, however, alleged that "one of your favorite gay R&B singers" had served him pink cocaine and had accused him of breaking into his house, seemingly referencing Khalid.

Following the interview, Khalid denied the accusations by his ex. "I've never done cocaine a day in my life. I don't place myself in those scenarios," he said in a video posted on X and Instagram. "I've never paid for sex a day in my life...ever. I've never paid anybody to date me. I've never paid anybody to be in a relationship with me...ever."
The "Young Dumb & Broke" hitmaker also denied publicly accusing anyone of breaking into his house. Khalid said he was "hurt" by Hugo's claims and slammed social media users who accused him of being "manipulative" after Hugo's posts.

Beyonce Accused Of Stealing Boyband 911'S Dance Moves

Despite the global adoration for Beyonce Knowles' unparalleled dance skills, she has faced accusations of dance theft. The most recent controversy surrounds her signature booty shake, which the British boyband 911 claims to have taught her.
According to the BBC documentary "Boybands Forever," the 911 members - Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable, and Simon "Spike" Dawbarn - claimed Beyoncé learned the move from them.

They performed their 1997 hit "Bodyshakin' " on a TV show where Destiny's Child was also present. Spike recalled Beyoncé's fascination with their dance, saying, "She asked us to show her the move and keep doing it."

"When I see Beyoncé doing the booty shake in her videos, I can't help but think, 'She stole it from us!' " Spike exclaimed, adding, "We did it first!"
This is not the first time Beyoncé has been accused of plagiarism. In 2011, Belgian choreographer Anne Teresa De Keersmaeker claimed that Beyoncé had used her choreography in the single "Countdown" without her consent.

Despite the allegations, Beyoncé's representatives have yet to comment.
While the origin of Beyoncé's booty shake remains in dispute, one thing is certain: her dance moves continue to inspire and empower countless fans around the world.

Rihanna Wows in Furry Blue Outfit for Fashion Awards 2024 with Partner A$AP Rocky

Rihanna is once again slaying the red carpet! The 36-year-old entertainer stepped out to support partner A$AP Rocky at the 2024 Fashion Awards presented by Pandora on Monday (December 2) held at Royal Albert Hall in London, England.

For the event, Rihanna wowed in a icy blue fur coat with a coordinating darker blue hat while A$AP, also 36, looked sharp in a navy outfit with a brown leather tie.
Inside the event, the couple sat with British Vogue‘s Editor-in-Chief Edward Enninful and French fashion designer Michele Lamy.

A$AP was presented with the Cultural Innovator Award, which “celebrates a leading innovator and imagemaker in the entertainment industry, who over the course of the year, has created viral fashion moments which have had a profound impact on the fashion industry and wider culture.”

While attending a recent event for her Fenty makeup line, Rihanna made a comment about her music career that has some fans concerned about the status of her long-awaited new album.

Ellen DeGeneres Responds to Report Her UK Home Flooded, Weeks After Moving Out of USA

Last month, reports emerged suggesting Ellen DeGeneres and her wife Portia de Rossi had moved out of the USA and made residency in England.
Weeks later, a report spread that her UK home in Cotswolds, England, which is 2 hours outside of London, flooded from the nearby River Thames.

Now, she’s responding to those flood rumors.
In her anniversary post to Portia, Ellen wrote a long tribute, which included, “So happy we get to travel and explore the world together in the next 20 years, and looking forward to our first snowy Christmas.” She then said, “P.S. for those of you concerned, our UK farmhouse did NOT flood.”

How 'Wicked: Part Two' Will Be Different From the Broadway Musical, According to Nessarose Actress Marissa Bode

Marissa Bode is teasing differing plot points of the second Wicked movie.
The 24-year-old star, who plays Nessarose in the movie adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, spoke about Wicked: Part Two, which is out in theaters November 26, 2025, during an interview with People.
“One of the first conversations I had with Jon,” she said, was about a pivotal scene in the show’s second act.

WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!
In the musical, the jeweled silver slippers Nessarose inherited from her mother contains a magic that enables the wearer to stand and walk. When she realizes Elphaba and her Grimmerie spellbook can affect her disability, she begs her sister to do so.

“I wasn’t there for the actual script change,” Marissa said, adding that director Jon M. Chu said: “‘Hey, we changed this part in this way just so that it felt less like a fixing moment.’”
Rather than Nessarose “pleading for a disability to be fixed,” Marissa explains that the movie is “just focusing on the magic in general and the magic of the story.”
“And that’s all I can say, I think!” she added.
Since the musical’s Broadway debut in 2003, Nessarose has never been played by an authentically disabled actress.

“I know there’s a way to make, maybe not everything, but a hell of a lot of things accessible if you really want to, and if you really actually ask the right questions to disabled people,” she explained of taking on the role as a disabled actress, and representation in media.
“Representation is not the only thing that will save us as disabled people. We need community. We need non-disabled people to make their spaces accessible.”

Lupita Nyong'o Honors Chadwick Boseman on What Would Have Been His 48th Birthday in Moving Post

Lupita Nyong'o is celebrating her late friend Chadwick Boseman. Nyong'o, 41, took to Instagram on Friday, Nov. 29 to share a sweet photo of herself and Boseman, who died at 43 in August 2020. In the Black Panther star's caption, Nyong'o shared a quote from the 20th century Dutch Catholic priest and theologian Henri Nouwen that read, "Those you have loved deeply and who have died live on in you, not just as memories but as real presences.”

"Remembering that Chadwick Boseman was born on this day. 🙏🏿👑💜," she added in a caption.
Boseman died after a four-year private battle with colon cancer. In the Black Panther movies, Nyong'o portrays Wakanan warrior and Boseman's character T'Challa's romantic partner Nakia. The pair are not together at the outset of 2018's original film, but the end of 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever reveals that Nakia and Boseman's character had a son together prior to T'Challa's death, whom Nakia has raised in secret.

Nyong'o was close with Boseman and has shared tributes to him on the anniversaries of his death and birthday, including the fourth anniversary of his death in August. The Academy Award winner recently spoke to her grief over Boseman's death on Oct. 14 at a BFI London Film Festival event when she was shown a clip from Black Panther. 

"The grief is just the love with no place to put it, right?" Nyong'o, who grew emotional after the footage played, said at that event. "I don't run away from the tears or the grief, you know? You just live with it. That experience will never be separate from the love that was formed."
The actress additionally noted during that October event that she has not watched Black Panther since Boseman died. "I watch this clip and I'm filled with grief and I don't know whether I'll ever be done shedding my tears from losing my friend," Nyong'o added at the time. "But I'm like, we get to see him alive. And that's so wonderful."

Jamie Foxx Plays Drums for Longtime Friend Tank in Fun Thanksgiving Jam Session

Jamie Foxx can apparently add "drummer" to his list of talents.The actor and musician, 56, shared a video to his Instagram on Thursday, Nov. 28 featuring himself and R&B artist Tank jamming in what appears to be a home music studio.
Tank, 48, plays piano while belting out, “I want bacon, but I don’t want no pork!” Foxx, meanwhile, accompanies him on vocals and drums.
“Happy thanksgiving. From @therealtank and me. The song snap. But I did have some 🐷 hahaha don’t sleep on my 🥁 skills,” he captioned the post.

Foxx and Tank have been friends for years, with Foxx serving as a groomsman in Tank’s 2018 wedding to longtime partner Zena Foster. Tank also publicly shared his support for Foxx after the Oscar winner experienced a life-threatening medical emergency in April.

“Guess who’s back?!.. @iamjamiefoxx,” Tank captioned an Instagram photo of himself and the actor in tuxedos at the time, adding, “i promise the world is a better place with you in it. Love u bro..💙.”
“❤️❤️❤️ means the world 🌎,” the Ray star wrote in the post's comments section.

Tank — whose real name is Durrell Artaze Babbs — has previously credited Foxx for saving his career during a time when he was ready to call it quits.
“I was considering not even doing music anymore,” he told PEOPLE in 2018. “I didn’t like the way the [music] game was going. Once you get into the business you start seeing how ugly and dirty it is.”

“I was like, ‘I’m going to be done with this’ after my One Man album didn’t do well,’ he continued. “I told Jamie, ‘I’ma just go home, man, and go back to playing at church.’ “But Foxx wouldn’t hear of it.
“We were sitting in Jamie’s kitchen,” the “Maybe I Deserve” singer continued, “and he said, ‘You can’t go back, you can’t stop.’ He said, ‘If you stop what am I going to do? Who’s going to inspire me?’ “

Tank revealed that Foxx then invited him to stay at his home while he figured out his next steps.
“He said, ‘I know it’s tough times for you right now but you can stay at my house and use my studio every day until you figure it out and find your way back.’ “ Tank recalled.
“And that’s just what I did.”

Halle Berry Accuses Ex-Husband Olivier Martinez of Conspiracy Amid Custody Battle

Halle Berry’s contentious custody battle with her ex-husband, Olivier Martinez, has taken another dramatic turn as the actress alleges a second former employee has conspired with Martinez against her. These claims follow accusations made three months ago, when Berry, 58, alleged that one of her employees, Miryam Haziza, had been spying on her at Martinez’s behest.

In new court documents obtained by In Touch, Berry asserts that Haziza, along with another former employee, Erica Simamora, collaborated with Martinez to interfere with her personal and parental life, particularly regarding their 11-year-old son, Maceo. According to Berry, Haziza and Simamora transmitted sensitive information to Martinez, including details related to Maceo’s therapy sessions.

Allegations of Conspiracy and False Reports
Berry’s lawyer claims that while Haziza no longer works for the actress, she continues to communicate with Martinez and his legal team while avoiding direct engagement with Berry’s counsel. This alleged cooperation, according to Berry, extends to Haziza’s planned testimony, which Berry’s team argues is being used to undermine her position in the custody proceedings.

Simamora’s involvement is equally troubling, Berry alleges. The filing contends that Martinez persuaded Simamora, during her employment with Berry, to interfere with Maceo’s therapy and conspired with her to make false reports against the actress. Berry argues that these actions were intended to disrupt Maceo’s therapeutic progress, an issue critical to their custody dispute.
Berry’s lawyer contends that Martinez has not demonstrated how the requested NDAs are relevant to the case, labeling his actions as “gamesmanship” meant to drain Berry’s resources and focus. They have urged the court to deny his demands, asserting that his tactics serve no purpose other than to escalate the conflict.

A Battle for Custody
The ongoing legal drama highlights the complexities of Berry and Martinez’s co-parenting relationship, with both parties making serious allegations against one another. At the heart of the dispute is Maceo’s well-being, as Berry continues to push back against what she describes as attempts to undermine her parental authority and tarnish her reputation.

Berry’s legal team has requested the court to intervene and shut down Martinez’s requests, emphasizing the need to prioritize Maceo’s needs and therapy without unnecessary distractions.
As the case unfolds, it remains to be seen how the court will address the escalating allegations and whether Berry and Martinez can find common ground for the sake of their son.

Charlamagne Gives Drake Donkey of the Day Over Recent Lawsuit Sparked by Kendrick Lamar Feud

On Monday’s Breakfast Club, Charlamagne Tha God gave Drake the “Donkey of the Day” after the rapper’s recent moves following his beef with Kendrick Lamar.
Charlamagne didn’t hold back, calling out Drake for acting like a sore loser. “Drake is mad that Kendrick Lamar kicked his a** lyrically, spiritually, mentally, and emotionally,” he said.

He then blasted Drake’s fans for claiming the rapper was fighting for the art and the artist, “Anybody acting like this is anything more than Drake’s feelings being hurt, you a hoe too. An O-V-Hoe to be exact.”
He also reminded Drake that the defamation case wouldn’t be one sided, recalling how Drake dissed Kendrick’s wife, Whitney, in one of his own tracks. “That’s the kettle calling the pot beige,” he explained.

Before the clip came to an end, Charlamagne slammed Drake for taking legal action against Universal Music Group, saying it was hypocritical.
“Whatever UMG was doing for ‘Not Like Us,’ they were doing the same thing for you your whole career.”
At this point, it’s clear—Drake needs to own his L. Instead of taking the hit like a man, he’s out here filing lawsuits and playing the victim.

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Life is a Struggle

Life is a Struggle indeed!

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EFREM