Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Daily Buzz For July 31 ☕📰☕

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#FASHIONFILES: Keke Palmer Promotes Her New Audible Series on THE TONIGHT SHOW STARRING JIMMY FALLON
Keke Palmer knows what’s what. When you’re Keke Palmer, and you’ve got a new product to sell — in this case, Keke Palmer’s new Audible series — then all you have to do is rely on your Keke Palmerness, and pack your curls up to go. In other words, she kept it simple, because she doesn’t have to fuss.
The dress couldn’t be any plainer and on another wearer, we might have found it boring. But she’s styled it pretty much perfectly and she finished the look of with that hair, which is unassailable as a style choice. She looks fantastic and she knows it. Love the jewelry. Hate the hem length.
 
#'RHORI' star Rosie Woods shares construction update and her biggest snack secret
The construction of Rosie’s house was a constant topic of conversation (and criticism!) amongst the ladies on this season of “The Real Housewives of Rhode Island."
“So, everything is done. Drywall is done. Painters are starting next week. We have the floors going in. They’re working outside right now, trying to like, I don't know, they're putting like dirt or something down. This is not like my forte.”
 
She continued, “Something's happening with the ground outside now. From the outside, it looks like a house. From the inside, there are actually walls. It's crazy to walk around and be like, ‘This is like a big house. This is like it really happening.’”
 
As for when they can move in and put the construction mess behind them, Rosie says she is “hoping by the end of the summer that I'm buying furniture and that we're living on the other side and we're able to do all that stuff. So that's the goal. Anybody that's dealt with building and contractors knows that things change drastically on a daily. But fingers crossed. It is such a process, and I think you know it's a stressful project just in general.”
 
The former newscaster continued, “But having cameras following me around, and people questioning me, and permitting being changed, and plans being changed, and having to come up with the plans yourself and do all these things, it's like I just want this to be over.”
 
Luckily, she has Aloha snacks to distract her from the construction. Rosie revealed that she started using a GLP-1 last year and that her biggest issue was getting enough protein in her body.
 
“I can't eat protein all day long. [] I don't like that much protein, I'm a sweets girl. I want to be eating candy. I want to be doing fun things and eating fun things, and I just wasn't getting the protein I needed at all.”
Rosie continued, “When I found Aloha, I actually found it at the grocery store, and I had seen it the week before, and it was sold out. And I was like, ‘What is this? And why does everybody else want it?’
 
The first time she tried Aloha, she admits she was lucky “because the first one I found tastes just like Thin Mint cookies. And I just throw them in my purse. I'm eating them all day long. Rich is eating them. Like we just, we like them.”
 
One of the best parts is that Aloha is a perfect snack for being on the go, “I'm so busy, I can just grab it and go. A lot of the other stuff tastes so artificial, the aftertaste of like protein bars or protein shakes. It's like, ugh, like I don't want that. And this doesn't have that, so I like it.”
Season 2 of “Real Housewives of Rhode Island” is currently filming.
 
#MusicNews: The Internet Says New Album Is Coming in 2027
“We’ve been working on it, on and off, for four or five years,” Martians told hosts Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli. “We’ve just been in and out of the studio and it just built to this moment. We didn’t plan for it to be almost finished around this [solo album] situation. We want to do things that aren’t money plays with the Internet. That’s part of the reason why we did our solo thing, so when we come to the Internet, we can do things we think are cool.”
 
During their hour-long conversation, which covered everything from their formation to their solo endeavors, they confirmed the new Internet album is set to release in early 2027. Lacy teased that a new single could arrive as early as this year. “If you’re lucky, I mean, maybe a song. That would be fun,” he said.
 
When asked how they know what fits for The Internet versus their solo material, Syd said, “When we’re making something together and we feel excited about it, that’s usually a good sign. And then we’ve also submitted things from our own collections for the album. She went on to reveal that each of them contributed to the production. “We have Steve beats on the album, there’s a Syd beat on the album. And then Matt’s been sampling other beats of ours.”
In a separate interview with Dazed, Syd gave another update on the progress of The Internet’s upcoming fifth album. “We’re in a good place with it,” she said. “We’ve got a lot of it done. It’s foundationally there and built.” She mentioned that Martians took the lead on songwriting while the other members focused on finishing their solo projects. “Matt has been masterminding the album and bringing things to me to record,” Syd added. “Honestly, this album is going to be one for the books.”
 
Three of the members — Syd, Steve Lacy and Chris Crispy — all dropped their solo albums on the same day (July 17). Syd’s third solo album, Beard (Free Lunch/Warner Records), includes the Blu June-assisted “Callin,” plus collaborations with Big Sean, James Fauntleroy and Jordan Ward.
 
Lacy’s third album, Oh yeah? (RCA Records), features the lead single “Nice Shoes,” as well as appearances from Erykah Badu, SZA and Cecile Believe. As for Crispy, the drummer made his solo debut with Behind The Shades, released independently. The project includes a feature from Syd, who appears on “Hidden Feelings.” Martians last project, Matt’s Missing, was released in 2024.
 
Before The Internet returns with new music, Syd and Lacy plan on touring their respective albums. The group is also expected to hit the road sometime next year. No dates have been revealed.
 
#HipHopNews: Kanye West Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit With Former Assistant
Kanye West has reached a settlement in the sexual assault lawsuit brought by his former assistant, Lauren Pisciotta.
 
According to TMZ, West and Pisciotta agreed to an “unconditional” settlement in Los Angeles court on July 23. A request to dismiss the case must be filed within 45 days of that date. The financial terms of the agreement have not been disclosed.
 
The lawsuit was first filed in 2024, with Pisciotta alleging that West sent her sexually explicit text messages and videos before ultimately terminating her employment. She also accused the rapper of masturbating in front of her and, on a separate occasion, touching her vagina without consent.
 
The settlement brings the legal dispute to a close, though neither side has publicly disclosed additional details regarding the agreement.
 
Diddy’s Release Date Gets Bumped Up Again Despite Recent Behind-Bars Brawl
According to the Federal Bureau of Prisons website, #Diddy’s day of release is now listed as January 24, 2028 — a month sooner than the previously listed date of February 23, 2028. That date had itself replaced an earlier April 2028 estimate, which had already been moved up from June 2028, though the reason behind the repeated adjustments hasn’t been disclosed. The latest update comes just days after the record exec was placed in solitary confinement at FCI Fort Dix in #NewJersey following a physical altercation with another inmate. Diddy is serving a 50-month sentence following his October 2025 conviction on two pro$titution-related charges.

Friend of Nolan Wells Lawyers Up After Rumors of Rift Over a Woman
The Nolan Wells story continues to develop. A friend of Nolan Wells, Bart Edmiston, is collecting lawyers after viral images are connecting him to a woman, Katie McCormick, who is being linked to both men.
According to TMZ, Edmiston is being represented by attorney Russell Latino, claiming Edmiston never dated McCormick and had no idea who she was.
 
Latino also stated Edmiston had no part in the death of Wells, citing that he helped a boat in distress and cooperated with investigators. The “made-up speculation” is believed to have led to death threats.
 
Weeks after 18-year-old college football player Nolan Xavier Wells disappeared during a Fourth of July outing on Mississippi’s Horn Island, the questions surrounding his death continue to grow as investigators and his family pursue answers from different angles.
 
TMZ acquired video. But answers remain.
Wells vanished on July 4 while attending a large gathering on the barrier island, where authorities say he had been drinking heavily. GPS records show the boat carrying Wells and his friends reached Horn Island around 11:14 a.m. Later that afternoon, the vessel experienced mechanical problems after a failing bilge pump caused it to take on water. Around 4:30 p.m., the group contacted a private towing company for assistance before the disabled boat was towed back to the mainland.
 
According to investigators, GPS data and newly reviewed footage indicate Wells was not aboard when the boat departed. Friends have maintained that they encouraged him to leave with them, but said he chose to remain on the island to catch a later ride with another group. Independent witnesses have also reported seeing Wells on Horn Island as late as 6:00 p.m., extending the known timeline beyond the boat’s departure.
 
When Wells failed to return home that evening, he was reported missing. Two days later, on July 6, a U.S. Park Ranger discovered his decomposed body in the water near the island’s northwestern shoreline.
 
Officials have publicly stated that the evidence gathered so far points toward an accidental drowning and say they have found no indication of foul play. At the same time, the investigation remains active, with more than 60 witnesses interviewed and the FBI providing assistance as authorities continue reviewing evidence.
 
The Wells family has urged investigators to take a deeper look at the circumstances surrounding his death. Represented by civil rights attorney Ben Crump, they point to an independent autopsy that classified the cause of death as undetermined and noted unexplained discoloration on Wells’ head. Those findings have fueled calls for additional forensic review while investigators await toxicology results.
 
The case has drawn nationwide attention, in part because Wells was the only Black member of his friend group during the outing. That fact has intensified public discussion, with supporters demanding complete transparency throughout the investigation and others urging patience until all forensic testing and witness interviews are complete.
 
A grand jury is expected to review the case after investigators complete their work. Until then, the circumstances surrounding Nolan Wells’ final hours remain the subject of an ongoing investigation, with authorities and his family continuing to search for definitive answers.
 
Judge Rules Keefe D’s 2008 Police Interview Admissible in Tupac Shakur Murder Trial
Court is looking grim for Keefe D as a judge has ruled a 2008 police interview can be used against him. This now allows for Keefe D’s own words to be used against him, in connection to the murder of Tupac Shakur.
 
According to AllHipHop, Judge Carli Kierny handed down the decision, allowing the clip to be used at the trial that starts on August 10. Keefe D is facing life in prison for the orchestration of the murder of Tupac.
 
Keefe D’s legal team fought to keep the interview sealed, as attorney Michael Sanft stated his words were agreed not to be used against him. What makes it worse for Keefe D is the 2019 memoir, Compton Street Legend, where Keefe D detailed the night, allegedly handing Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson the gun to kill the West Coast rapper.
 
Now, Keefe D’s legal team is attempting to state that the information was fabricated for entertainment.
In April, Mopreme Shakur filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Keefe D.
 
LeBron James Breaks Shohei Ohtani Record as Philadelphia 76ers Jersey Sells Out in 48hrs
LeBron James' move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers has broken Shohei Ohtani's record for most jerseys sold within 48 hours of a player changing teams.
Fanatics saw at least six colorways of LeBron's No. 23 76ers jersey sell out within 72 hours, with his merch making up eight of the site’s top 10 products since its Friday release.
James chose Philadelphia over finalists Golden State, Cleveland, and Miami on a two-year deal with a player option, framing it as the "last" big decision of his NBA career.
LeBron James might be coming to the end of his NBA career, but he's sill breaking records as he prepares to play his last couple of years in the league.
 
According to Fanatics, the future Hall of Famer, who just announced his move from the Los Angeles Lakers to the Philadelphia 76ers, has surpassed Shohei Ohtani for the most jerseys sold within the first 48 hours of a player switching teams.
While the total sales numbers remain unknown, 72 hours after LeBron's jersey was released to the public to order, Fanatics saw six different colorways with his No. 23 listed as out of stock on its website. Since Friday (July 24), LeBron merchandise has reportedly accounted for eight of the top 10 selling products on Fanatics.
 
Ohtani’s previous record was set in 2023 when he revealed that he would be leaving the Los Angeles Angels for the Dodgers.
 
In the lead up to his decision, LeBron James' free agency came down to four finalists: Golden State Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Miami Heat. He ultimately landed with the 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, framing the move as his "last" decision.
 
Bishop Marvin Sapp Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation for ‘Restoration’ Era
Bishop Marvin Sapp is partnering with Roc Nation to distribute his upcoming gospel album Restoration, his 17th project and ninth live recording, led by the single “He’s Not Finished,” arriving August 21.
Sapp calls the deal a “full circle moment,” crediting longtime collaborator Stanley Brown and framing the album’s renewal theme as another example that “with God all things are possible.”
The move comes after a headline-heavy year that included Sapp’s lavish wedding to Dr. La’Boris Cole-Sapp and ongoing responses to criticism over his viral “close the doors” fundraising remarks.
 
Bishop Marvin Sapp is making one of the biggest business moves of his career. The gospel powerhouse has partnered with Roc Nation to distribute his upcoming album, Restoration, marking the first time one of the genre's most influential voices will release a project through Jay-Z's entertainment company. The album is expected this fall, with its lead single, "He's Not Finished," arriving August 21.
 
According to Billboard, Restoration will be Sapp's 17th album and ninth live recording, with the singer saying the project naturally took shape around themes of renewal before Roc Nation entered the picture.
 
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"God has blown my mind during every step of my career," Sapp said in a statement. "Partnering with Roc Nation to distribute my music is something that I would have never thought possible, yet it is another reminder that—as the scripture says—with God all things are possible."
 
Sapp also described the deal as a "full circle moment," pointing to longtime collaborator Stanley Brown, who produced and wrote songs on his 1999 album Nothing Else Matters. "I look forward to releasing this new music," Sapp added. "I believe it will be a blessing to all who hear it."
 
Roc Nation Distribution is equally bullish on the collaboration. "Marvin Sapp is a talented, award-winning artist whose impact spans generations," said company president Krystian Santini, who welcomed the singer to the Roc Nation Distribution family.
 
Brown, whose Timeless Music Group helped broker the agreement alongside TITLE 9, said the partnership represents a larger effort to expand Roc Nation's presence in gospel with artists who have helped shape the genre.
 
The announcement follows a headline-making year for Sapp. In March, he married Dr. La'Boris Cole-Sapp in a lavish ceremony at The Chosen Vessel Church in Fort Worth, Texas. The celebration generated buzz online for its helicopter entrance and elaborate production before the couple publicly pushed back against claims that church money funded the event.
 
During an Easter service, Cole-Sapp dismissed the rumors, saying she personally paid for the helicopter and emphasizing that both she and her husband have multiple streams of income.
 
It also comes after Sapp spent much of the past year responding to lingering fallout from his viral "close the doors" fundraising controversy. The pastor has consistently maintained that his comments during a 2024 church convention were intended to create a focused environment during the offering—not prevent anyone from leaving.
 
Grammy CEO Defends New Asian Pop Category After BTS Boycotts Awards
In statements issued via Instagram on Wednesday, each of the band’s seven members announced they have decided not to enter the Grammys this year.
 
The band members said they hoped that their music could be “heard and loved for what it is, rather than being categorized by region or language,” according to a translation by Yonhap News.
 
The statement thanked their fans—who refer to themselves as “ARMY”—for standing by the band.
Although the statement didn’t explicitly say they were pulling out of the Grammys in protest, it comes amid concerns that the new Asian Pop category may segregate popular Asian artists from the Grammys’ main categories.
 
The band’s decision to pull out of the Grammys means “ARIRANG”, their comeback album after all members completed South Korea’s mandatory military service, will not be in contention for the awards.
“ARIRANG” topped the Billboard 200 charts for two consecutive weeks earlier this year, and the band is currently in the middle of a World Tour promoting the new album.
 
What Have Grammy Awards Officials Said?
On Wednesday night, in a statement shared with various outlets, the Recording Academy’s CEO Harvey Mason Jr. said: “I am saddened to hear that BTS has chosen not to participate in the Grammy Awards process this year, but as a music creator, I understand and respect their decision.” Mason then defended the Asian Pop category’s introduction, saying it was created to “celebrate the depth, diversity and extraordinary growth of pop artistry coming out of Asia.” He added that more categories allow for more artists’ works to be recognized and the intent is not to “divide.” The Grammys boss also noted that: “Submitting music in a genre category…does not exclude an artist from also submitting and being considered in the General Field categories, including Record of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year…Recognition in a genre category and recognition in the General Field are not mutually exclusive. An artist can absolutely pursue both.”
 
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Author Tomi Adeyemi Left Film’s Set ‘Sobbing,’ Calls It the ‘Worst
Tomi Adeyemi, author of the novel “Children of Blood and Bone,” said the upcoming Paramount film adaptation of her book was “the worst thing I have ever had to live through” and “I never want to hear about this project again” in a five-minute video posted on Wednesday.
 
Adeyemi, who co-wrote the screenplay for the film, had previously spoken out about how she wouldn’t watch the “Children of Blood and Bone” movie based on her African fantasy novel after being on set for its production.
“What I’m about to share is not a secret to the people involved,” she said in the social media clip. “It’s a reality that I’ve had to live with for about a year and a half, and everyone involved, at least at the highest level, has been made aware of this reality, and they haven’t done anything to make it better. If anything, they’ve only antagonized me, and I accept that. But I also accept if I don’t say something, I think it’s just going to be worse.”
 
of Blood and Bone” set “hyperventilating and sobbing” and that she is “still being antagonized behind the scenes.” Representatives for Adeyemi, Paramount and director Gina Prince-Bythewood did not immediately respond to Variety’s requests for comment.
 
“I’m not going to speak on what I endured to make it through the young adult trilogy, and I’m not going to speak about everything that I also suffered through or endured to make the adaptation a reality,” Adeyemi said. “I’m actually only going to speak about what happened after I left that set of my own film adaptation, hyperventilating and sobbing. There are many witnesses, so it’s not really a secret. I came back to America and suffered such severe somatic pain and so many panic attacks. I knew it was so bad that I would never ever be able to watch this film, and I made peace with that.”
 
“But as it is being marketed,” Adeyemi continued, referencing the trailer which launched on Tuesday, “And as I am still being antagonized behind the scenes, which is where I hoped all of this would stay, it’s become apparent to me that reality needs to at least be made known, so that you guys can understand how this film, which I worked on to make it a little better for us to be alive, is also the worst thing I have ever had to live through.”
 
Earlier this month in a since-deleted TikTok video, Adeyemi posted what appeared to be a group chat that included “Children of Blood and Bone” actor Amandla Stenberg. Adeyemi wrote, “Do not ever use my name in an interview or video again. Do not text me. Do not call me” and appeared to block Stenberg, according to the L.A. Times. Stenberg had previously received backlash from book fans over her casting as Princess Amari due to allegations of colorism.
 
“I am four months into training for ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ and I am getting my ass whooped,” Stenberg previously said in a deleted TikTok video last year. “I want everyone to know that this is important to me, and I think about it with every choice that I make. I would never navigate my career blindly, not thinking about my skin tone or the space I occupy. I would never go after a role I didn’t feel was right for me. I want to see all skin tones represented in media. I know that colorism is an insidious system that relentlessly impacts every facet of entertainment.”
 
Despite the insinuation about a feud with Stenberg, Adeyemi has not clarified what happened on the “Children of Blood and Bone” set.
 
“I don’t wish to speak on it anymore. I don’t know if that’s possible,” Adeyemi said in the clip posted on Wednesday. “I understand that I have a public presence, and that this is a global project. It’s probably useless posting a video. I really don’t know. I don’t do things like this, but I also understand that being silent about it is making the pain a lot worse. And even though it feels awful to share this, it’s better to share it and have it known and understood before I see a bunch of you for this new book. So please understand, I never want to hear about this project again. I don’t have anything to say about the people who made it. I do not care anymore. I’m trying to move on. This video might make it worse, but I don’t know how it can be any worse. So I’m just going to share that and let it live.”
 
“Children of Blood and Bone” hits theaters on Jan. 15.
 
Green Day Packers Star Player Ahman Green Reveals Parkinson’s Disease Diagnosis
The 49-year-old former NFL running back, best known for playing with the Green Bay Packers, made an appearance on the Go Long with Tyler Dunne podcast, where he opened up about the diagnosis and the symptoms he’s facing.
“Last year, health-wise, I got diagnosed with early onset Parkinson’s,” he revealed, adding: “I knew something was going on long before that…I finally got it tested in January of 2025.”
 
Per Mayo Clinic:
Parkinson’s disease is a movement disorder of the nervous system that worsens over time. The nervous system is a network of nerve cells that controls many parts of the body, including movement.
 
Symptoms start slowly. The first symptom may be a barely noticeable tremor in just one hand or sometimes a foot or the jaw. Tremor is common in Parkinson’s disease. But the disorder also may cause stiffness, slowing of movement and trouble with balance that raises the risk of falls.
 
In the early stages of Parkinson’s disease, your face may show little or no expression. Your arms may not swing when you walk. Your speech may become soft or slurred. Symptoms get worse over time.
 
Although Parkinson’s disease can’t be cured, medicines may help symptoms get better. Sometimes a healthcare professional may suggest surgery to help control parts of the brain. This surgery may help lessen symptoms.
 
“I didn’t share it for a long time because I wanted to let my kids know, my family know. I let my immediate kids know first before I told friends,” Ahman explained on the podcast.
“I’m not going to let this control me…there is some medicine that I’ve been taking from the doctor’s side of it… But on my side, the food is my medicine as well.”
 
As far as his symptoms, he said that his “short-term memory is trash,” and that “when I meet somebody for the first time… I try to repeat their name or write it down.”
 
“I have kind of like a twitch when I sleep… my legs twitch,” he added. “Sleepwalking and not having no recollection of it… I wake up and my wife is just looking at me.”
“I still keep moving. I still work out to my ability. No weights. I’m all old-school calisthenics…if you don’t move it, you lose it,” Ahman said.
 
As far as going public with his diagnosis, he said: “It needs to be upfront. It needs to be a topic that’s always hit. And it’s not the end-all. I have a jump ahead of it…I’m ahead of it right now.”
“The way I look at it, my clock is going to stop ticking when I want it to stop ticking,” he said of his health and his future.
 
Ahman played 12 seasons in the NFL. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1998 NFL draft before being traded to the Green Day Packers, playing with them for eight of the next ten seasons. He also played for the Houston Texans, and was picked for the Pro Bowl four times.
 
Angel Reese’s Foundation Is Giving 1,000 Kids A Back To School Boost in Atlanta
Angel Reese is settling into her new city the way she knows best, by giving back. The Atlanta Dream forward announced this week that the Angel C. Reese Foundation will host its first ever Atlanta event, a back to school celebration set to hand out 1,000 backpacks to local students ahead of the new school year. The announcement came Monday with a caption that captured exactly how much this moment means to her. She wrote, simply, Back To School In The A, complete with a crown emoji, and shared the news across her platforms as her foundation’s Instagram page confirmed the details for fans eager to get involved.
 
Poster advertising 'Back to School Bash' hosted by Angel C. Reese Foundation; features a smiling young woman in athletic wear on teal background, QR code, and registration details at bottom.
 
The event is scheduled for August 1, running from noon to three in the afternoon near Georgia Tech’s campus, with the exact address shared once registration is approved. It is built for students in first through eighth grade, and every child who attends will walk away with a clear backpack filled with school supplies, on top of a full afternoon that includes food, music, games, and giveaways. For a city that has quickly become home to one of the WNBA’s most recognizable young stars, the timing could not be better. Atlanta families get a head start on the school year, and Reese gets to build a relationship with her new community that goes beyond anything happening on the court.
 
This is not new territory for Reese. She founded the Angel C. Reese Foundation back in 2023 with a mission centered on empowering girls and women through sports, education, and financial literacy, and the organization has built a track record of back to school events, holiday giveaways, and other community programs designed to support young people. Just last year, she hosted a back to school bash for Chicago Public Schools students that handed out roughly 2,000 backpacks filled with supplies, complete with live music, encouragement from Reese herself, and even a pop up salon so kids could get a fresh look before their first day. Bringing that same energy to Atlanta signals that this is not a one time photo opportunity. It is a continuation of the work she has already been doing, just under a new city’s skyline.
 
The context around this announcement makes it land even harder. Reese was traded from the Chicago Sky to the Atlanta Dream back in April in exchange for future draft picks, closing out a two year run in Chicago that included plenty of accolades but also its share of turbulence. Since arriving in Atlanta, she has quietly put together one of the strongest seasons of her career, currently averaging 15.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 1.7 steals across 25 games while helping push the Dream into playoff contention. She has done all of this while working through a leg injury suffered during a matchup against her former team in July, an injury that limited her during the recent WNBA All Star Game but did not keep her off the floor entirely. For a player adjusting to a new team, a new city, and a new chapter in her career all at once, choosing to spend part of that transition on the community around her says a lot about where her priorities sit.
 
There is also something worth noting about the choice of Atlanta as the location for the foundation’s first event outside of Chicago. Atlanta has long been a city where Black excellence and community investment go hand in hand, from HBCU culture to a deep tradition of athletes and entertainers pouring resources directly back into the neighborhoods that raised them or, in Reese’s case, welcomed them. By making her first Atlanta initiative a back to school event specifically, Reese is tapping into something the city already values deeply, making sure kids start the year prepared and confident regardless of what their families can afford heading into September.
 
For parents interested in getting their kids registered, the event is open to students in first through eighth grade, with registration required to receive the exact event location. Given the scale of what is being planned, food, music, games, and a full afternoon built around celebrating the start of the school year, this has the makings of one of the bigger community moments Atlanta sees this back to school season, WNBA star or not.
 
What makes this particular rollout stand out is how quickly Reese moved to make Atlanta feel like home in a way that extends past basketball. Plenty of athletes wait years before establishing a meaningful community presence in a new city, if they ever do at all. Reese did it before her first full season with the Dream even wrapped up. Whether that is a reflection of how seriously she takes the platform she has built, or simply a continuation of habits she started back in Chicago, the result is the same. A thousand Atlanta kids are about to start their school year with a full backpack, a fun afternoon, and a reminder that one of the WNBA’s brightest young stars is paying attention to their city, not just playing in it.
 
Former US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene Marries Reporter Brian Glenn in Las Vegas Wedding
Marjorie Taylor Greene is married! The 52-year-old former United States Representative from Georgia tied the knot with Brian Glenn on Tuesday night (July 28) at the Bellagio in Las Vegas.
“Last night, surrounded by our families, @brianglenntv and I said ‘I do’,” she wrote on Twitter/X the next morning, sharing photos from the ceremony.
 
From the pics, you can see they got married at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, on the Terrazza di Sogno, with the Bellagio Fountains in the background.
According to People, the couple reportedly applied for a marriage license on Friday (July 24), per Clark County Marriage Records. They have yet to file their marriage certificate.
 
Marjorie Taylor Greene and Brian Glenn walk down the steps of Capitol Hill1
TMZ reports they dined at Spago at The Bellagio, and they were also seen playing craps, roulette and slots with family and guests after saying “I Do.”
Marjorie reportedly walked out to Alex Warren‘s hit song “Ordinary,” Ed Sheeran‘s “Perfect,” and Frank Sinatra‘s “Fly Me to the Moon” while the fountains went off behind them.
 
The newlyweds first met in 2022 and started dating the next year after both filing for divorce from their spouses. They announced their engagement on December 15, 2025.
Marjorie served in the US House of Representatives from 2021 to 2026. She announced in November 2025 that she was resigning. During her tenure, she served as a member of the Committee on the Budget and the Committee on Education and Labor, among others.
 
Brian is a former White House correspondent for Real America’s Voice. He left the network at the same time she left Congress
 
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Don’t drop the price TOO LOW now Walmart
I wonder how much it cost them to lower the price by a cent.

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

The Daily Buzz For July 30 ☕📰☕

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#FASHIONFILES: HOT or NOT? Zendaya in Ashi Studio Couture at the SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Los Angeles Premiere
Zendaya in an elegant black dress poses on a blue carpet at a "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" event, with a backdrop featuring the movie's title.
Zendaya’s penchant for confidently executed, wholly unforgettable red carpet couture continued on Monday (July 27) at the Los Angeles premiere of Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
 
Styled by Law Roach, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actress—whose year has already included The Drama, The Odyssey, and the end of Euphoria—again opted for Ashi Studio for the Dolby Theatre screening.
More specifically, she wore Look 18 from the Mohammed Ashi-founded fashion house’s Fall/Winter 2026 Couture Collection, dubbed a “A Different Skin.” The look features a satin black corset with antennae, with sweeping pleats extending into a train.
 
“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” follows Peter Parker’s Spider-Man, played by Tom Holland, as he navigates a world in which he’s been completely forgotten, battles a new adversary and tries to save the ones he loves. The film hits theaters Friday.

#RHONJ: Friend of ‘Real Housewives’ star Milania Giudice dies in fall
A 20-year-old college student who died Monday after a fall on an island off Florida’s Gulf Coast is being remembered by “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” cast.
 
Victoria Zardoya was the childhood friend of Milania Giudice, daughter of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice and Joe Giudice. The two also attended the University of Tampa together, according to Us Weekly.
 
“There are no words for this kind of pain,” Joe shared in an Instagram post. “Victoria, you were like a daughter to me. I watched you grow up with my daughter Milania. We were neighbors for years, and you became part of our family. I can’t believe you’re gone.”
 
Zardoya had flown from New Jersey to Tampa for the weekend to visit friends when she fell from a structure at the historic Fort Dade ruins. (Victoria Silberbusch Instagram)
According to a statement posted to Instagram at the family’s request by friend Victoria Silberbusch, who was present when Zardoya fell, Zardoya had flown from New Jersey to Tampa for the weekend to visit friends when she fell from a structure at the historic Fort Dade ruins on Friday evening.
 
“We ran to the edge, calling out to her, but quickly realized she had fallen much further than we first believed,” Silberbusch shared.
 
Zardoya was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition and died two days later, the sheriff’s office confirmed.
 
#MusicNews: Syd Releases New Solo Album “Beard”
GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer, and co-founder of the acclaimed collective THE INTERNET, Syd, has officially released her highly anticipated third solo album, Beard. Arriving via Free Lunch/Warner Records, the project is accompanied by the release of a brand-new  music video for the standout track “Any Time,” featuring James Fauntleroy.Music & Audio
 
Co-produced by Syd herself, Beard serves as a true coming-of-age documentary of the R&B innovator’s evolution as both an artist and an individual. The LP boasts an impressive roster of heavy-hitting collaborators and friends, including Raphael Saadiq, Big Sean, Rodney Jerkins, James Fauntleroy, Van Hunt, Blu June, and Jordan Ward.
 
The project stands as a testament to Syd’s massive contributions to contemporary R&B while simultaneously pushing the genre’s boundaries forward. The album’s release was preceded by the acclaimed solo singles “Callin” (feat. Blu June) and “2 Many Days.”
 
The album’s title is as deeply layered as its production. Syd describes the record as a snapshot of her current life and a deeply personal exercise in empowerment and self-acceptance.
 
“The title was inspired by the peach fuzz on my upper lip that society has always taught me to hate,” Syd explained. “I fell in love with my peach fuzz and it made me rethink everything that was supposed to make me feel insecure. It allowed me to take my confidence into my own hands, and own everything that I am and everything I love about myself, regardless of what anyone else thinks.”
 
Syd further noted that the title serves as a metaphor for her position within the music industry. “The title also represents the way I see myself in relation to my peers, especially in music. ‘The bearded lady.’ Not so much a spectacle in my case, but an anomaly and an outlier. Hard to compare. I’m owning that too. Taking things that were once insecurities and flipping them on their head has been extremely empowering.”Song Lyrics & Tabs
 
Alongside the album, Syd unveiled the music video for “Any Time,” a soul-stirring track exploring the natural ebbs and flows of a relationship. The song beautifully melds Syd’s signature soothing vocals with a guest verse from renowned singer, songwriter, and producer James Fauntleroy.
 
The accompanying visual delivers a heartfelt series of rom-com-inspired vignettes, intimately capturing moments between Syd and her wife, Simone.
 
Beard arrives during an incredibly fruitful chapter in Syd’s career. Since emerging as a singular voice with Odd Future, she has released multiple critically lauded, GRAMMY-nominated albums with THE INTERNET. Just last year, in 2025, she celebrated the 10th anniversary of the band’s landmark breakthrough album, Ego Death.
 
Beyond her own releases, Syd has lent her elite pen and vocal production to an expansive catalog of global superstars, recently earning a GRAMMY for co-writing Beyoncé’s hit “Plastic Off the Sofa” from the Renaissance album. Outside the studio, the multi-hyphenate continues to expand her footprint, fronting major campaigns for fashion giants such as Valentino, Louis Vuitton, and Adidas, and building her own recording studio in Los Angeles.
 
Beard and the official music video for “Any Time” are available to stream now across all major digital platforms.
 
#HipHopNews: $103k hotel lawsuit identifies Nicki Minaj as ‘Tori Spalding’
Nicki Minaj is making headlines once again, but this time it has nothing to do with music.
 
According to newly filed court documents, the Queens rap superstar’s alleged hotel alias has surfaced as part of an ongoing legal dispute involving production company 24/7 Productions, which claims it covered more than $106,000 in luxury hotel expenses tied to several of Minaj’s appearances without ever being fully reimbursed.
 
The lawsuit, first reported by AllHipHop, was filed by 24/7 Productions CEO Michael John Davies Pryer, who alleges his company fronted travel and production costs for Minaj and her team while coordinating multiple events. Among the receipts submitted to the court are invoices for high-end hotel accommodations in both New York and Fort Lauderdale.
 
One of the more intriguing revelations in the filing is the name reportedly used to book Minaj’s reservations. According to hotel records included with the lawsuit, the Grammy-nominated MC allegedly checked into New York’s Langley Hotel under the alias “Tori Spaulding.”
 
The documents claim Minaj’s seven-night stay totaled approximately $66,500, with nightly room rates reaching $9,500. Court filings also allege that four additional rooms for members of her entourage, including staff and crew, were billed under the same master account, each reservation reportedly marked “Routed From Spaulding Tori.”
 
The spending didn’t stop in New York.
 
According to the complaint, Minaj’s accommodations at the Four Seasons Hotel in Fort Lauderdale added another $25,197.85 to the tab. The filing states the total included her luxury suite, reportedly costing roughly $3,800 per night, along with separate rooms for her stylist and security personnel.
 
Combined with other travel-related expenses, the production company claims it is owed more than $106,000.
 
At the heart of the lawsuit isn’t the rapper’s alleged use of an alias, something many celebrities routinely do for privacy and security, but rather whether 24/7 Productions was contractually entitled to reimbursement for the expenses it says it paid on Minaj’s behalf.
 
As of this writing, Minaj has not publicly responded to the allegations or the court filings, and the claims made in the lawsuit have not been proven in court.
 
For now, the legal battle offers fans a rare glimpse behind the curtain of celebrity logistics, where private aliases, luxury hotel suites and six-figure travel budgets are often just another day at the office for one of Hip Hop’s biggest superstars.
 
Kelly Rowland gets candid about her journey to sobriety
The singer says she quit drinking about a year and a half ago and credits sobriety with better sleep, more clarity and a stronger sense of wellness.
 
Kelly Rowland is offering a candid look at how she's redefining wellness in her 40s, and at the center of that evolution is a decision to give up alcohol altogether.
 
In a recent conversation shared by Bossip, the 45-year-old reflected on her journey toward sobriety, revealing that she stopped drinking about a year and a half ago. While she was honest about what she gave up, joking that she still misses her white wine, Rowland made clear the tradeoff has been more than worth it. "But I feel good. I feel really good," she said.
 
The singer pointed to tangible improvements in her day-to-day life, chief among them her sleep. Rowland described no longer waking up groggy or weighed down by the kind of brain fog she'd come to associate with even a single glass or cocktail the night before. "I remember having a glass or having a little cocktail and the next day I was like, why is this thing so hard?" she recalled with a laugh.
 
Beyond alcohol, Rowland shared that her heightened awareness has extended to how she nourishes herself overall, noting she's become more intentional about paying attention to food and how different choices make her feel, both in the moment and the day after.
 
Rowland's openness reflects a broader cultural shift, particularly among Black women who are increasingly centering rest, clarity and intentional living as forms of self-care rather than luxuries. Her willingness to speak plainly about sobriety, a topic still often shrouded in silence, adds a meaningful voice to that conversation.
 
For an artist who has spent nearly her entire life in the public eye, from her rise with Destiny's Child to a decades-long solo and acting career, Rowland's reflections signal a woman firmly rooted in a season of self-prioritization.
 
Rather than framing her choices around restriction, she presented them as a path toward feeling her best, offering a quiet but powerful example of what wellness can look like on one's own terms.
 
Karamo Brown Says ‘Life Is Better Now’ That His ’Truth’ Has Been Told: ‘I Feel Good’
For his June PEOPLE cover story, the TV personality, 45, revealed the reason behind his absence during the six-month press tour for Queer Eye‘s tenth and final season.
 
Brown explained that though the Fab Five — comprised of Antonio Porowski, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France, Jeremiah Brent and himself — “had always come together because of the fans,” he needed to draw boundaries after years of toxicity with several of his costars. The drama within the group, Brown said, was amplified by what he described as bullying and unchecked behavior by executives and members of production.
 
“I feel good,” he tells PEOPLE at The Hollywood Reporter‘s Social Impact Summit in Los Angeles on Wednesday, July 22. “It just feels like life is better now, you know what I mean? And to know that me speaking my truth has allowed me to now find people who recognize themselves in my story and to help them, it’s been amazing.”
 
“My life has changed in the best way because I found my community, and I’ve actually given [them] a name. They’re called, ‘My Keepers.’ And it’s these people who always keep everything together, keep the peace, keep the friendship alive, the family together, but they don’t keep themselves at the top of their priority list,” he adds.
“We connected because that’s what I was doing for so many years,” Brown says. “And so the fact that now I have this community, I’m supporting them. It all came from my PEOPLE Magazine cover and people saying, ‘My gosh, thank you for speaking your truth.’ ”
 
Brown explains his newfound community came out of his PEOPLE cover story, as people who read it thanked him for speaking up. “It inspired a new way for me to help people,” he says.
“Mental health and what we’re doing starts with us,” he said. “It starts with you. It’s a self thing. One of the things that saved my life was the day I decided that I was going to give up what I love to get what I deserved.” 
When asked what makes him happy these days, Brown shared, “I would say just life, you know? My career’s good. My relationships is good. I’m about to be a grandfather.”
“I’ve done the work, and things are working out very well, and I’m just excited,” he said. “I think that’s the thing. If people know you don’t give up, it’s gonna work.”
 
Karamo & Son Jason .Houston TX the first day Karamo Met his son Jason. Jason was 9 years old.
In his June cover story, Brown also shared the news that his son Jason is expecting a baby boy due in September.
“I can’t want to be a grandfather,” he says. “Grandma season is over — it’s grandzaddy season!”
 
Brown explained that he is too young to be called a “grandpa or gramps,” and instead wants his grandson to refer to him as “Dukes.”
 
“I think Dukes is fun,” he said. “Then as I get older, it will evolve into grandpa. But publicly, just call me grandzaddy. I’m calling all the grandzaddies out there. You young, you sexy, you still fit, you living healthy, you are not a grandpa, you a grandzaddy, okay? That’s what I’m living for.”
 
Beyoncé takes ownership of SirDavis American Whiskey
SirDavis Whisky was created by Beyoncé and Moët Hennessy (photo credit: Julian Dakdouk)
Beyoncé – full name Beyoncé Knowles-Carter – released SirDavis alongside Moët Hennessy (the wine and spirits arm of LVMH) in 2024.
 
The brand was named after the Crazy in Love singer’s paternal great-grandfather, who was a farmer and moonshiner in the American south during Prohibition.
 
Dr Bill Lumsden, director of whisky creation at Glenmorangie and Ardbeg, both owned by Moët Hennessy, designed the liquid for SirDavis, alongside head blender for the brand Cameron George, and Beyoncé herself.
 
Bottled at 44% ABV, SirDavis is made from a mash bill of 51% rye and 49% malted barley.
Financial details regarding Beyoncé’s takeover of the brand have not been disclosed. The Spirits Business has contacted Moët Hennessy for a statement.
 
SirDavis American Whisky was Moët Hennessy’s first spirit brand made from scratch in the US.
The whiskey is crafted by third-party spirits producer MGP Ingredients, and finished, blended and bottled in Texas, where the singer is from.
 
Amazon MGM Drops First Poster for Michael B. Jordan’s ‘The Thomas Crown Affair'
Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the first poster for the latest incarnation of The Thomas Crown Affair, with the teaser trailer set to arrive tomorrow. The film opens exclusively in theaters March 5, 2027.
 
This new take marks a significant creative moment for Michael B. Jordan, who directs, produces and stars in what is being described as a visually breathtaking, sensual and unexpectedly moving heist thriller. Jordan plays Thomas Crown, a billionaire who cleverly steals a painting while a nearby heist distracts law enforcement, only to find himself pursued by a sharp and formidable insurance investigator, played by Adria Arjona. The two fall in love during the cat-and-mouse game, continuing the franchise’s signature blend of romance and rivalry first defined by Steve McQueen and Faye Dunaway in 1968 and later Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo in the 1999 remake.
 
The ensemble cast includes Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pilou Asbæk and Aiysha Hart. The screenplay is by Drew Pearce and Jason Hall, based on the original by Alan R. Trustman. Behind the camera, cinematographer Bradford Young and costume designer Ruth E. Carter, reuniting with Jordan following previous collaborations, join composer Jon Batiste, who will score the film.
 
The film is produced by Jordan, Elizabeth Raposo, Marc Toberoff, Patrick McCormick and Charles Roven through Outlier Society, Atlas Entertainment and a Toberoff Production.
The Thomas Crown Affair opens in theaters March 5, 2027.
 
Takeoff’s Parents Set For September Showdown Over Wrongful Death Settlement Money
Kenneth Ball is claiming half of Takeoff’s wrongful death settlement, but a Georgia probate court will decide in September.
 
A Georgia probate court has agreed to take over the split dispute and scheduled a hearing for September 21, 2026.
Court documents obtained by AllHipHop lay out why Davenport pushed for Georgia to handle this. She and Kenneth Ball, Takeoff’s father, are both Georgia residents, and nearly every witness tied to the allocation question lives there too.
 
The bowling alley and its co-owners have already paid the settlement and walked away, so this fight is now strictly between Takeoff’s parents.
His attorney told AllHipHop that Ball suffered substantial losses including funeral costs, psychological expenses, and loss of counsel and support. He’s pushing for an equal split of the settlement proceeds despite admitting he was largely absent from Takeoff’s life.
 
Davenport has made her counter-argument plain in court filings: Ball provided “negligible financial support and effectively no emotional support” throughout Takeoff’s life.
 
She raised him as a single mother, and once the Migos money came in, he covered her housing, vehicles, and daily expenses. Ball, she argues, never had that kind of relationship with his son and shouldn’t collect half the settlement now.
 
The settlement with the bowling alley was reached at the end of 2025 for a confidential amount, according to Billboard. Davenport sued in June 2023, arguing that the venue knew celebrities would be there and failed to put in place meaningful security measures.
Takeoff was shot and killed on November 1, 2022, at 810 Billiards & Bowling in downtown Houston during a private dice game that turned violent.
 
He was 28 and left no will, and his estate was estimated at $26 million.
Patrick Xavier Clark faces a murder charge in the killing and claims self-defense, with his criminal trial set to begin November 5, 2026.
 
Ball objected to the Georgia move, telling the Texas court that Davenport filed over there “surreptitiously” without giving him notice.
Davenport’s team pushed back, pointing out Ball’s own Georgia probate lawyers have been active in the case for three years and were electronically served the day she filed. The Texas court keeps overall jurisdiction but hands the split question to Georgia, where the probate court applies Texas damages law.
 
The Fulton County Probate Court in Atlanta has been handling Takeoff’s estate since shortly after his death in 2022.
 
Lil Baby Hosts Sixth Annual Back to School Fest for Atlanta Students
Lil Baby and his community-based nonprofit organization, The Jones Project, hosted the sixth annual Back to School Fest in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, supporting 4,000 students ahead of the upcoming school year.
 
Held at West End Production Park, the event provided students and families with free food, gift cards, school supplies, clothing, uniforms, haircuts, games and giveaways. Atlanta leaders including Commissioner Khadijah Abdur-Rahman, City Council representative Michael Bond and Judge Penny Brown Reynolds attended the celebration.
 
“Giving back to my city is everything. You need the right tools to build your future. We’re keeping the next generation fresh, locked in, and motivated to learn,” said Lil Baby.
The event continues Lil Baby’s ongoing commitment to uplifting his hometown through scholarships, community projects, donations, and youth initiatives.
 
The Back to School Fest also arrives during a successful run for Lil Baby, whose Pharrell Williams-produced single “Dead Fresh” continues to dominate streaming platforms and social media.
 
Ariana Grande Sues Hackers Over Stolen Music, Videos, and Private Photos
Ariana Grande has filed a John Doe civil lawsuit in California accusing unknown hackers of stealing unreleased music, videos, and private photos by breaking into her collaborators' accounts.
The suit uses civil discovery to force platforms to reveal who's behind the alleged breaches and comes just after multiple major artists had their YouTube and other platform accounts compromised.
Grande has publicly battled leaks before, warning leakers earlier this year: "I'll see you in jail, literally," after her song "Fantasize" was leaked in 2023.
 
Ariana Grande has filed a civil lawsuit against a number of unnamed individuals who allegedly stole unreleased music, videos, and private photos from her collaborators.
According to TMZ, the suit, filed in California on (July 27), targets several unnamed John and Jane Does. The defendants allegedly compromised accounts belonging to photographers and producers Grande had worked with, then stole material that was never intended for release.
 
Because the identities of the alleged hackers are unknown, Grande's legal team structured the case as a John Doe action, a filing that allows her to use the civil discovery process to compel platforms and services to hand over identifying information tied to the breaches.
 
The lawsuit arrives days after multiple high-profile artists reportedly had their YouTube channels and other platform accounts compromised.
This is not Grande's first run-in with leakers. In February 2024, she appeared on the Zach Sang Show and addressed the unauthorized spread of her material on TikTok.
 
Regina King, Thuso Mbedu & More Celebrate ‘Children of Blood & Bone’ at Trailer Event
The cast and creative team behind highly-anticipated upcoming film Children of Blood and Bone assembled at an exclusive trailer launch event held at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York on Monday night (July 27).
 
The event featured a special Q&A moderated by Lena Waithe and was held ahead of the official trailer release on Tuesday morning. You can watch the trailer here!
 
In attendance were stars Regina King, Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Lashana Lynch, and Zackary Momoh, joined by director and co-screenwriter Gina Prince-Bythewood. Special guests included Vanessa Estelle Williams, Adrienne Warren, Cari Champion, Kara Young, and more.
Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis also star.
 
More of the film’s crew was also there, like executive producers Reggie Rock Bythewood, Jeff Waxman, and Jennifer Madeloff, and costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones. Production designer Hannah Beachler attended as did make-up designer Matiki Anoff and hair designer Andrea Mona Bowman.
Cast and crew of "Children of Blood and Bone" attend special trailer launch event.86
Gina Prince-Bythewood revealed the journey to set was sometimes “treacherous”
Filmmaker Gina Prince-Bythewood talked about the film, which is an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi‘s novel of the same name, during the event. She revealed the journey to some of the sets was “treacherous.”
“I gave a heads up that there were some sets that were a three, four hour drive and then a half-hour walk along treacherous things,” she shared, via People.
 
Filming took place in South Africa and the Canary Islands during 2025. Gina said she didn’t want the actors to be “surrounded by green screens.”
“I wanted to give the actors this 360 degree world to play in,” she added.
 
“The conversations that we had were just really beautiful because we’re creating a fantasy world,” the director continued. “How do we make magic feel cultural?”
Children of Blood and Bone will hit theaters, Dolby Cinema, IMAX, and premium large formats on January 15, 2027.

Sam Smith Confirms They’re Engaged to Christian Cowan After Over 3 Years of Dating!
Sam Smith has confirmed they are engaged to Christian Cowan!
The 34-year-old singer and the 32-year-old fashion designer were rumored to have taken the next step in their relationship, but they had never spoken about it publicly.
 
The “Stay With Me” singer just confirmed the happy news in The New York Times.
 
Apparently, a source over at Page Six says they were overheard talking about the engagement en route to the Met Gala
“From what I understand, it was a private engagement. They are over the moon, and from what I hear, so in love!” an onlooker told Page Six.
 
Sam Smith and Christian Cowan at a past Met Gala posing together2
They have been together for over three years!
The couple first sparked dating rumors when they were seen walking around New York City in January 2023 together. At one point during the outing, Sam kissed the top of Christian‘s head, fueling the romance speculation.
 
They’ve attended the last few years of Met Gala together. Sam has also sat front row at several at Christian‘s New York Fashion Week shows since the 2023 dating news!
 
Congratulations to the happy couple on the wonderful news of their engagement!

After a Billion-Dollar Box Office Run ‘Michael’ Sets Streaming Release Date
The King of Pop is headed to streaming."Michael," the musical biopic that follows Michael Jackson's career, will begin streaming on Starz on Aug. 10. Released on April 24, "Michael" grossed more than $1 billion worldwide, making it one of the biggest hits of 2026.
 
Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, "Michael" chronicles Jackson's rise to fame, covering his involvement in the Jackson 5 band with his brothers in the 1960s to his "Bad" tour in the late 1980s. Jackson is played by his nephew, Jaafar Jackson, and as a child by Juliano Valdi, both making their film debuts.
 
The film features an ensemble cast featuring Colman Domingo as family patriarch Joe Jackson, Nia Long as matriarch Katherine Jackson, Miles Teller as entertainment lawyer John Branca and Laura Harrier as music producer Suzanne de Passe. It also includes Kat Graham as Diana Ross and Larenz Tate as Motown founder Berry Gordy. Jackson's siblings are portrayed by Jamal R. Henderson as Jermaine, Tre' Horton as Marlon, Rhyan Hill as Tito, Joseph David-Jones as Jackie and Jessica Sula as LaToya.
Lionsgate first announced the film in February 2022, with Fuqua and Jaafar joining the project in February 2023.
 
Variety critic Owen Gleiberman praised Jaafar's performance in the film, saying the actor "nails the look, the voice, the electrostatic moves — and, more than that, the mixture of delicacy and steel that made Michael who he was." Glieberman added that "Michael" could be the first biopic to set up a franchise, and a sequel from Lionsgate is now in active development.

Usher CLAPS Back After Gabrielle Cheyenne’s Awkward Onstage Moment: “Don’t Bring Your A** Up Here If You Don’t Want To Be Here”
During a later stop on The R&B Tour, Usher addressed the crowd before beginning another portion of his show involving audience participation. Without mentioning Cheyenne by name, his message sounded especially pointed considering everything that had unfolded after their Nashville interaction.
“Before we get started, don’t bring your a** up here if you don’t want to be here. God don’t like ugly, but he most certainly don’t feel too good about free privilege.”
 
Usher did not explicitly identify Gabrielle Cheyenne in the remark, so it cannot be confirmed that he was directly addressing her. Still, the timing and references immediately connected the comment to a viral situation that had followed him from Nashville into the next stretch of the tour.
 
The original moment happened during the July 25 Nashville stop of The R&B Tour with Chris Brown at Nissan Stadium. Cheyenne was selected to join Usher during a sensual portion of his performance. Video showed her sitting on a bed incorporated into the stage production as Usher performed close to her. Her reserved body language quickly became noticeable.
 
Usher eventually stopped the interaction.
 
“I don’t think she want to be on the stage,” he told the crowd before signaling for the moment to end. That brief exchange became viral almost immediately, but Cheyenne later argued that viewers were judging the final seconds without knowing how she ended up onstage.
 
In a Facebook post that circulated after the show, Cheyenne said she and her mother initially had floor seats before members of the tour team approached them and moved them into VIP.
“My mom and I had FLOOR SEATS. Their team approached us and moved us to VIP before the show even started !! PRETTY PRIVILEGES something you hoes will never know about !!”
 
She also rejected the idea that she should have declined an opportunity to appear in front of thousands of people simply because she did not react to Usher the way some fans expected.
 
“First off NOBODY is declining to go on stage. I looked good asf, you thought I wasn’t gonna let THOUSANDS of people see me ?? On the big screen , where you b***hes will never be ????”
Cheyenne further explained that she was not told which performer she might be joining when she was selected. Usher and Chris Brown are both headlining The R&B Tour, making that detail central to her explanation of what happened.
 
“They don’t say who you’re going up there for !!” Cheyenne wrote.
She also had words for people who believed accepting the invitation meant she should have been willing to participate in whatever happened once she reached the stage.
 
“Y’all wanted me to get up there and f**k him atp ?? CHATT FOLKS AREN’T USED TO ANYTHING. That’s the most exciting thing that would’ve happened in y’all little a** lives !! F**k yall , DISRESPECTFULLY 😘
 
The “pretty privileges” line became nearly as viral as the original concert footage. Cheyenne’s posts fueled another round of conversation as some people defended her right to set boundaries while others criticized both her response onstage and the tone of her comments afterward.
 
Cheyenne later explained that Chris Brown was the artist she primarily attended the concert to see. She said she was more of a Brown fan than an Usher fan and acknowledged that her reaction would have been different had Brown been the person interacting with her onstage.
 
That admission added another twist to a situation social media had initially framed as Cheyenne simply rejecting Usher.
 
Her position was that she accepted the opportunity to possibly go onstage without knowing which artist would be involved. Once it turned out to be Usher, she did not respond with the enthusiasm people expected. Usher noticed and ended the interaction. Everything that followed grew from those few seconds.
 
Now, his latest onstage comments have people wondering whether he decided to send a message of his own.
 
The strongest connection is his warning about not coming onstage without wanting to be there, since that directly mirrors the debate that followed Cheyenne’s appearance. His reference to “free privilege” also caught attention after Cheyenne publicly credited “PRETTY PRIVILEGES” while explaining how she landed in VIP.
 
Still, Usher did not say her name or explicitly state that the remarks were aimed at her, making it more accurate to view the moment as a seeming response rather than a confirmed direct shot.
 
The controversy has become an unexpected subplot of a tour that was supposed to be focused on two R&B heavyweights sharing stadium stages. Live Nation announced the joint tour as a major North American run featuring both Usher and Brown, with the Nashville date among dozens of scheduled performances.
Instead, one fan interaction has now stretched across multiple tour stops.
 
Cheyenne said “pretty privileges” helped put her in VIP. Usher seemingly answered with a warning for whoever comes onstage next. Whether his latest comment was truly directed at her or simply a new rule for future participants, the message was loud enough for everyone following the drama to hear it.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
Jesus, dude.
I don't think Jesus would it approved the Crusades, even less Command them
 

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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