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#RHOA: Brielle Biermann Declares She’s Pursuing a “New Path” Amid Her Engagement to Billy Seidl
Brielle Biermann admits that her everyday beauty routine is relatively simple, but she’s looking to change all that for her fiancé, Billy Seidl. The Real Housewives of Atlanta daughter declared this on Instagram last week, when she posted a video highlighting her beautiful evening glam and freshly styled hair.
Brielle Biermann makes a confession about her hair & makeup routine
“So, my man is coming home tonight,” she began in the February 12 Story. “I’ve decided that since I look like a nasty, wet feral dog 99% of the time that we hang out, why not blow out the hair, put on a little bit of makeup, and remind him that the bad b—h is still in here. Somewhere, deep down inside, she can do all of this.”
Brielle then wondered if she was in the minority or if most other women had the same laid-back approach to hair and makeup.
“Does everybody else just get ready every single day?” she asked. “Because I don’t. I go to my workout, I come home, I shower, and I just put on mascara if I’m running around. I never really do my hair, [and] I never really do my makeup.”
Brielle said she intended to elevate her hair and glam routine for the rest of the year, as she refused to get too "comfortable" in her engagement phase.
“I think in 2026, I’m on to a new path of getting back into a groove,” she added. “Just because you’re an engaged woman doesn’t mean you can get comfortable, OK? So, here we are. New path.”
Brielle and Billy got engaged nearly two years ago and have spent the past several months locking down their wedding plans. The Don't Be Tardy daughter recently revealed that she and her beau will exchange “I do’s” at a venue in Naples, Florida, where Billy’s parents reside.
On February 7, Brielle returned to Instagram to showcase some potential hairstyles for her big day. The video captured the Georgia native having a quick consultation with Habit Salon owner, Chrissy Ellingson Rasmussen.
“Give me 3 wedding hairstyle ideas!" the Reel was captioned.
The video then cut to Brielle rocking three different hairdos: “Half slick back,” “topsy turvy,” and a “half up top knot.
Shortly after Billy popped the question, Brielle shared insight into her ideal wedding. She told her followers she envisioned “veeeeeeerrrrrrryy small” ceremony, but suspected Billy would have a large guest list.
"I've always said I want just my immediate family and my mom's family there, too,” she said. “Billy has so many friends/family members he wants to be there, so the plans changed obviously lol. Believe it or not, I don't like the attention like that. If it was up to me, it would just be Billy, me, & the priest."
Get more details on Billy’s sunset proposal and the beautiful engagement ring he presented to Brielle.
Brielle Biermann makes a confession about her hair & makeup routine
“So, my man is coming home tonight,” she began in the February 12 Story. “I’ve decided that since I look like a nasty, wet feral dog 99% of the time that we hang out, why not blow out the hair, put on a little bit of makeup, and remind him that the bad b—h is still in here. Somewhere, deep down inside, she can do all of this.”
Brielle then wondered if she was in the minority or if most other women had the same laid-back approach to hair and makeup.
“Does everybody else just get ready every single day?” she asked. “Because I don’t. I go to my workout, I come home, I shower, and I just put on mascara if I’m running around. I never really do my hair, [and] I never really do my makeup.”
Brielle said she intended to elevate her hair and glam routine for the rest of the year, as she refused to get too "comfortable" in her engagement phase.
“I think in 2026, I’m on to a new path of getting back into a groove,” she added. “Just because you’re an engaged woman doesn’t mean you can get comfortable, OK? So, here we are. New path.”
Brielle and Billy got engaged nearly two years ago and have spent the past several months locking down their wedding plans. The Don't Be Tardy daughter recently revealed that she and her beau will exchange “I do’s” at a venue in Naples, Florida, where Billy’s parents reside.
On February 7, Brielle returned to Instagram to showcase some potential hairstyles for her big day. The video captured the Georgia native having a quick consultation with Habit Salon owner, Chrissy Ellingson Rasmussen.
“Give me 3 wedding hairstyle ideas!" the Reel was captioned.
The video then cut to Brielle rocking three different hairdos: “Half slick back,” “topsy turvy,” and a “half up top knot.
Shortly after Billy popped the question, Brielle shared insight into her ideal wedding. She told her followers she envisioned “veeeeeeerrrrrrryy small” ceremony, but suspected Billy would have a large guest list.
"I've always said I want just my immediate family and my mom's family there, too,” she said. “Billy has so many friends/family members he wants to be there, so the plans changed obviously lol. Believe it or not, I don't like the attention like that. If it was up to me, it would just be Billy, me, & the priest."
Get more details on Billy’s sunset proposal and the beautiful engagement ring he presented to Brielle.
#MusicNews: JayDon Announces ‘Flamed Up Tour’ Dates
JayDon is ready to bring the heat to his Flamed Up Tour, his first headlining tour.
The emerging R&B singer has revealed the dates for his six-city outing, which begins April 12 in Atlanta and concludes April 23 in San Diego.
“Headlining my first tour is a huge milestone for me and it feels like a real shift in my career,” JayDon exclusively tells Rated R&B. “When my first show sold out, I knew it wasn’t just a moment, it was momentum, and I knew it was time to build something bigger and do a proper tour.”
JayDon, who is signed to Usher and L.A. Reid’s mega, in partnership with Zoo and gamma., knows what it takes to put on a good show. “I’ve been locked in with rehearsals, vocals, and choreography, making sure every detail hits because I want this to feel intentional, elevated, and like a true statement for my fans,” he adds.
JayDon’s Flamed Up Tour announcement comes on the heels of his breakout single “Lullaby” hitting No. 1 at urban radio. The hit single, produced by HARV, appears on his debut EP, Me My Songs & I, released in 2025.
“Having a No. 1 record at Urban Radio is something I don’t take lightly. Seeing it resonate across the country, climb the charts, and reach the top spot means everything, especially knowing it was powered by the support of DJs, programmers, and fans who kept showing up,” says JayDon.
“For me and my family, it represents real growth and momentum, and it motivates me to stay locked in because this is only the beginning.”
JayDon is expected to debut new music ahead of the Flamed Up Tour. On Monday (Feb. 16), he shared a snippet of his new song “Flamed Up” on Instagram. “Yall want this?” he asked his 1.1 million followers, which sent the comment section ablaze.
Before JayDon hits the road, he will perform a headline show at the newly opened Blue Note Los Angeles on March 24. Tickets for this show are available at bluenotela.com.
See JayDon’s tour dates below.
JayDon’s Flamed Up Tour Dates
Apr 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory)
Apr 14 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
Apr 18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
Apr 20 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
Apr 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe du Nord
Apr 23 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room at HOB
Get tickets at JayDon
JayDon is ready to bring the heat to his Flamed Up Tour, his first headlining tour.
The emerging R&B singer has revealed the dates for his six-city outing, which begins April 12 in Atlanta and concludes April 23 in San Diego.
“Headlining my first tour is a huge milestone for me and it feels like a real shift in my career,” JayDon exclusively tells Rated R&B. “When my first show sold out, I knew it wasn’t just a moment, it was momentum, and I knew it was time to build something bigger and do a proper tour.”
JayDon, who is signed to Usher and L.A. Reid’s mega, in partnership with Zoo and gamma., knows what it takes to put on a good show. “I’ve been locked in with rehearsals, vocals, and choreography, making sure every detail hits because I want this to feel intentional, elevated, and like a true statement for my fans,” he adds.
JayDon’s Flamed Up Tour announcement comes on the heels of his breakout single “Lullaby” hitting No. 1 at urban radio. The hit single, produced by HARV, appears on his debut EP, Me My Songs & I, released in 2025.
“Having a No. 1 record at Urban Radio is something I don’t take lightly. Seeing it resonate across the country, climb the charts, and reach the top spot means everything, especially knowing it was powered by the support of DJs, programmers, and fans who kept showing up,” says JayDon.
“For me and my family, it represents real growth and momentum, and it motivates me to stay locked in because this is only the beginning.”
JayDon is expected to debut new music ahead of the Flamed Up Tour. On Monday (Feb. 16), he shared a snippet of his new song “Flamed Up” on Instagram. “Yall want this?” he asked his 1.1 million followers, which sent the comment section ablaze.
Before JayDon hits the road, he will perform a headline show at the newly opened Blue Note Los Angeles on March 24. Tickets for this show are available at bluenotela.com.
See JayDon’s tour dates below.
JayDon’s Flamed Up Tour Dates
Apr 12 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Purgatory)
Apr 14 – Washington, DC @ Songbyrd
Apr 18 – Brooklyn, NY @ Baby’s All Right
Apr 20 – Chicago, IL @ Schubas
Apr 22 – San Francisco, CA @ Cafe du Nord
Apr 23 – San Diego, CA @ Voodoo Room at HOB
Get tickets at JayDon
#HipHopNews: YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s MASA Tour Earns $70 Million, Becomes Highest-Grossing Tour by a Debut Headlining Rapper
YoungBoy Never Broke Again's MASA Tour has become the highest-grossing tour by a debut headlining rapper with earnings of $70 million.
Touring Data reported the record-setting feat on Feb. 14. NBA YoungBoy's tour revenue was a total of $70,012,731 and 552,215 tickets were sold across 42 shows.
His Philadelphia show at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct. 3, 2025, earned $2.373 million, becoming his highest-grossing concert of all time, while his most attended show was at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he sold 15,343 tickets on Nov. 9, 2025.
The MASA Tour marked the 26-year-old rapper's first performance trek in five years following legal issues. Throughout 2025, the tour was the scene for many viral moments that carried over to social media. From children to grown adults in attendance rapping along with NBA, to NBA giving out money to fans, there was plenty to document from each city's show.
The momentum from the tour and fan support led to YB earning two Billboard-charting songs on the Hot 100. "Shot Callin," climbed to No. 43, and "What You Is" at No. 75 during the height of the tour.
Andrew Lieber, YoungBoy's booking agent and founder of MAC Agency, told XXL last October that over half a million tickets had been sold for the rapper's MASA tour to date at that time, and box office gross figures would surpass over $75 million across the 45 sold-out shows. Some shows were canceled, leading to the 42 shows that were accounted for in the final Touring Data numbers.
"This tour cements NBA YoungBoy the GOAT of this generation!," Lieber said. "The comparisons to Michael Jackson are on point. He is the one."
Fellow rappers joined YB on stage as well. Sexyy Red, Kevin Gates, Boosie BadAzz and Skrilla, among others, performed on the MASA Tour.
Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader
Touring Data reported the record-setting feat on Feb. 14. NBA YoungBoy's tour revenue was a total of $70,012,731 and 552,215 tickets were sold across 42 shows.
His Philadelphia show at Xfinity Mobile Arena on Oct. 3, 2025, earned $2.373 million, becoming his highest-grossing concert of all time, while his most attended show was at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, where he sold 15,343 tickets on Nov. 9, 2025.
The MASA Tour marked the 26-year-old rapper's first performance trek in five years following legal issues. Throughout 2025, the tour was the scene for many viral moments that carried over to social media. From children to grown adults in attendance rapping along with NBA, to NBA giving out money to fans, there was plenty to document from each city's show.
The momentum from the tour and fan support led to YB earning two Billboard-charting songs on the Hot 100. "Shot Callin," climbed to No. 43, and "What You Is" at No. 75 during the height of the tour.
Andrew Lieber, YoungBoy's booking agent and founder of MAC Agency, told XXL last October that over half a million tickets had been sold for the rapper's MASA tour to date at that time, and box office gross figures would surpass over $75 million across the 45 sold-out shows. Some shows were canceled, leading to the 42 shows that were accounted for in the final Touring Data numbers.
"This tour cements NBA YoungBoy the GOAT of this generation!," Lieber said. "The comparisons to Michael Jackson are on point. He is the one."
Fellow rappers joined YB on stage as well. Sexyy Red, Kevin Gates, Boosie BadAzz and Skrilla, among others, performed on the MASA Tour.
Remembering Jesse Jackson: Tributes pour in for the late civil rights leader
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, a towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died at age 84. His son, Jesse Jackson Jr., told CNN that his father’s greatest contribution was giving light to people “who found themselves in dark places.”
President Donald Trump praised him as “a force of nature like few others before him,” while former President Barack Obama described him as a “true giant.”
In other tributes, civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton described Jackson as his mentor and “a movement unto himself,” while Bernice King posted a photo of Jackson alongside her father, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, with the words, “Both now ancestors.”
Barack Obama has just released a statement on Jesse Jackson’s death, writing that he is “deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant.”
“For more than 60 years, Reverend Jackson helped lead some of the most significant movements for change in human history. From organizing boycotts and sit-ins, to registering millions of voters, to advocating for freedom and democracy around the world, he was relentless in his belief that we are all children of God, deserving of dignity and respect,” he said.
Obamas said that he and his wife Michelle were directly inspired by Jackson, writing: “Michelle got her first glimpse of political organizing at the Jacksons’ kitchen table when she was a teenager.”
“And in his two historic runs for president, he laid the foundation for my own campaign to the highest office of the land,” Obama added.
“Michelle and I will always be grateful for Jesse’s lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson family and everyone in Chicago and beyond who knew and loved him,’ he said.
President Donald Trump praised him as “a force of nature like few others before him,” while former President Barack Obama described him as a “true giant.”
In other tributes, civil rights activist Rev. Al Sharpton described Jackson as his mentor and “a movement unto himself,” while Bernice King posted a photo of Jackson alongside her father, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr, with the words, “Both now ancestors.”
Barack Obama has just released a statement on Jesse Jackson’s death, writing that he is “deeply saddened to hear about the passing of a true giant.”
“For more than 60 years, Reverend Jackson helped lead some of the most significant movements for change in human history. From organizing boycotts and sit-ins, to registering millions of voters, to advocating for freedom and democracy around the world, he was relentless in his belief that we are all children of God, deserving of dignity and respect,” he said.
Obamas said that he and his wife Michelle were directly inspired by Jackson, writing: “Michelle got her first glimpse of political organizing at the Jacksons’ kitchen table when she was a teenager.”
“And in his two historic runs for president, he laid the foundation for my own campaign to the highest office of the land,” Obama added.
“Michelle and I will always be grateful for Jesse’s lifetime of service, and the friendship our families share. We stood on his shoulders. We send our deepest condolences to the Jackson family and everyone in Chicago and beyond who knew and loved him,’ he said.
Shemar Moore And Vivica A. Fox To Reunite On ‘The Young And The Restless’ After 30 Years
A reunion three decades in the making is officially on the books.
On February 17, CBS announced that Shemar Moore will return to The Young and the Restless as Malcolm Winters for a multi-episode storyline airing in April. Vivica A. Fox is also set to reprise her role as Dr. Stephanie Simmons, marking her first appearance on the show since 1995. According to the network, Moore and Fox began taping scenes the same day as the announcement, and their characters’ unexpected return will carry “shocking and lasting implications” for the residents of Genoa City.
Moore first stepped into the role of Malcolm in 1994, quickly becoming a fan favorite as the charismatic photographer and half-brother of Neil Winters, portrayed by the late Kristoff St. John. He remained on the soap until 2005 and has made several guest returns over the years, including for the show’s 50th anniversary in 2023. During his original run, Moore earned eight NAACP Image Awards and won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Fox played Dr. Stephanie Simmons from 1994 to 1995, during which time her character was romantically involved with Malcolm. Their relationship ended when Stephanie left town due to her demanding career, and she has not been seen on the show since.
Both actors went on to major success beyond daytime television, with Moore leading series such as Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T., and Fox building a prolific film career that includes appearances in projects such as Independence Day, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and Kill Bill, among others. Now, their return to The Young and the Restless brings a familiar storyline back into focus, and promises to shake up Genoa City once again.
Now in its 53rd season, The Young and the Restless airs weekdays at 12:30 PM ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
A reunion three decades in the making is officially on the books.
On February 17, CBS announced that Shemar Moore will return to The Young and the Restless as Malcolm Winters for a multi-episode storyline airing in April. Vivica A. Fox is also set to reprise her role as Dr. Stephanie Simmons, marking her first appearance on the show since 1995. According to the network, Moore and Fox began taping scenes the same day as the announcement, and their characters’ unexpected return will carry “shocking and lasting implications” for the residents of Genoa City.
Moore first stepped into the role of Malcolm in 1994, quickly becoming a fan favorite as the charismatic photographer and half-brother of Neil Winters, portrayed by the late Kristoff St. John. He remained on the soap until 2005 and has made several guest returns over the years, including for the show’s 50th anniversary in 2023. During his original run, Moore earned eight NAACP Image Awards and won a Daytime Emmy Award in 2000 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series.
Fox played Dr. Stephanie Simmons from 1994 to 1995, during which time her character was romantically involved with Malcolm. Their relationship ended when Stephanie left town due to her demanding career, and she has not been seen on the show since.
Both actors went on to major success beyond daytime television, with Moore leading series such as Criminal Minds and S.W.A.T., and Fox building a prolific film career that includes appearances in projects such as Independence Day, Soul Food, Why Do Fools Fall in Love, and Kill Bill, among others. Now, their return to The Young and the Restless brings a familiar storyline back into focus, and promises to shake up Genoa City once again.
Now in its 53rd season, The Young and the Restless airs weekdays at 12:30 PM ET on CBS and streams on Paramount+.
YouTube Hit w/ Major U.S. Outage As Over 320,000 Users Report Service Disruptions
More than 320,000 users across the United States reported problems accessing YouTube Tuesday evening, according to outage tracking data, which was shared by Reuters.
YouTube experienced widespread disruptions on February 17, with Downdetector.com logging 321,958 user-reported incidents as of 8:18 p.m. ET. The website, which monitors service interruptions by compiling status reports from various sources, showed a sharp spike in complaints as users struggled to load videos and access the platform.
The outage appeared to extend beyond the main site. YouTube TV recorded 8,923 issue reports on Downdetector, while Google had 2,694 reports tied to potential service disruptions.
It remains unclear what caused the interruption or how long the issues lasted for affected users.
Downdetector data is based on user-submitted reports, meaning the total number of impacted users could vary.
YouTube experienced widespread disruptions on February 17, with Downdetector.com logging 321,958 user-reported incidents as of 8:18 p.m. ET. The website, which monitors service interruptions by compiling status reports from various sources, showed a sharp spike in complaints as users struggled to load videos and access the platform.
The outage appeared to extend beyond the main site. YouTube TV recorded 8,923 issue reports on Downdetector, while Google had 2,694 reports tied to potential service disruptions.
It remains unclear what caused the interruption or how long the issues lasted for affected users.
Downdetector data is based on user-submitted reports, meaning the total number of impacted users could vary.
Mehcad Brooks, One of James Van Der Beek's 'Closest Friends,' Defends Him Amid GoFundMe Donations
One of James Van Der Beek‘s “closest friends,” actor Mehcad Brooks, is coming to his defense after his tragic death.
If you did not see the news, the Dawson’s Creek star died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
A GoFundMe was set up after his death to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and there were some major, notable celebrity donations.
However, there was some backlash after it was discovered that James‘ family bought a ranch just weeks before his death for over $4 million.
On Threads, one user wrote, “This doesn’t sit right with me. Not at all. Sure, I get it. But thousands of people around the world face this exact situation every day and deal with the struggle. They don’t get $2.5 million. It’s just weird. He had to have had life insurance… and residual checks…”
Mehcad saw the post and fired back, “I am one of the Van Der Beek’s closet friends and the headlines are fake AF you have no idea wtf you’re talking about. You have no idea the pain they went through. It’s ok to stfu when you can’t know what the f-ck you’re talking about. It’s ok not to try to seek attention off of other people’s suffering or the generosity in response to it. Because James touched them for decades. It’s ok for you to stay quiet in the face of blind stupidity, meanness and lack of empathy. But maybe you’re not okay.”
One of James Van Der Beek‘s “closest friends,” actor Mehcad Brooks, is coming to his defense after his tragic death.
If you did not see the news, the Dawson’s Creek star died at the age of 48 after battling colorectal cancer.
A GoFundMe was set up after his death to help the family with medical expenses and bills, and there were some major, notable celebrity donations.
However, there was some backlash after it was discovered that James‘ family bought a ranch just weeks before his death for over $4 million.
On Threads, one user wrote, “This doesn’t sit right with me. Not at all. Sure, I get it. But thousands of people around the world face this exact situation every day and deal with the struggle. They don’t get $2.5 million. It’s just weird. He had to have had life insurance… and residual checks…”
Mehcad saw the post and fired back, “I am one of the Van Der Beek’s closet friends and the headlines are fake AF you have no idea wtf you’re talking about. You have no idea the pain they went through. It’s ok to stfu when you can’t know what the f-ck you’re talking about. It’s ok not to try to seek attention off of other people’s suffering or the generosity in response to it. Because James touched them for decades. It’s ok for you to stay quiet in the face of blind stupidity, meanness and lack of empathy. But maybe you’re not okay.”
Daughter of Beyoncé's Longtime Stage Manager Claims He Was 'Discarded' After Getting Sick With No Severance Pay
The photograph is ordinary enough: a middle-aged man in a black cap, standing in front of a stadium rig, hands on his hips, face turned away from the camera. The kind of anonymous figure you never really see when Beyoncé strides on stage in a beam of light.
According to his daughter, that man helped build the magic for years. Then, when he fell ill, he was quietly cut loose.
This week, a young woman named Makai took to X, formerly Twitter, to accuse Beyoncé's longtime stage manager, her own father, of effectively discarding him once he got sick, allegedly leaving him without severance pay or meaningful support after years on the road.
It is a small, raw post in the endless scroll of social media. But it lands with a thud because of who it's pointed at, and what it says about the machinery behind pop superstardom.
'I just think it's crazy how Beyoncé and Parkwood 'love' their fans and are 'family-orientated',' Makai wrote, 'when they literally discarded my dad like trash after he got sick. No severance pay, no nothing. After YEARS of working for her.'
Her claim has not been independently verified, and she did not name her father in the post. Still, the allegation touched a nerve that no glossy behind-the-scenes documentary ever quite addresses: what happens to the people who keep the show on the road when they are no longer able to?
Beyoncé's public image has, for years, been carefully built on two pillars: absolute professionalism and a rhetoric of 'family,' both biological and chosen. Her creative collective Parkwood Entertainment is routinely described as a tight-knit unit.
Dancers talk about being 'Parkwood family.' Crew members show off jackets and laminates like badges of honour.
In follow-up posts, she described her father as a man who had worked for Beyoncé for 'over a decade' as a stage manager, helping mount tours that grew ever more elaborate, from I Am... Sasha Fierce to Renaissance.
She claims he was loyal, missed birthdays and family events, and spent long stretches away from home to make sure every light, lift and platform behaved on cue.
Then, she says, he got sick. She does not specify the illness, only that it took him off the road. That, according to her, is when the relationship with Beyoncé's camp abruptly cooled.
'No severance. No proper goodbye. Just... gone,' she wrote, replying to someone querying the details. In another message she suggested her father's savings and health had been badly hit, and that there was no safety net from the artist he had helped keep flawless in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Parkwood Entertainment has not publicly responded, and Beyoncé herself remains silent on the matter, unsurprising, given her near-total avoidance of online back-and-forth.
In the vacuum, fans are left to argue among themselves about what, if anything, the singer owes to the people behind the curtain.
Some supporters responded to Makai with empathy and anger, asking why a star whose last world tour reportedly grossed hundreds of millions of dollars could not, at the very least, ensure basic severance.
Others pushed back, pointing out that Beyoncé is an employer at the top of a complex corporate structure, and that standard touring contracts are often brutally transactional.
The truth is that both can be, and often are, accurate descriptions of the same industry.
According to his daughter, that man helped build the magic for years. Then, when he fell ill, he was quietly cut loose.
This week, a young woman named Makai took to X, formerly Twitter, to accuse Beyoncé's longtime stage manager, her own father, of effectively discarding him once he got sick, allegedly leaving him without severance pay or meaningful support after years on the road.
It is a small, raw post in the endless scroll of social media. But it lands with a thud because of who it's pointed at, and what it says about the machinery behind pop superstardom.
'I just think it's crazy how Beyoncé and Parkwood 'love' their fans and are 'family-orientated',' Makai wrote, 'when they literally discarded my dad like trash after he got sick. No severance pay, no nothing. After YEARS of working for her.'
Her claim has not been independently verified, and she did not name her father in the post. Still, the allegation touched a nerve that no glossy behind-the-scenes documentary ever quite addresses: what happens to the people who keep the show on the road when they are no longer able to?
Beyoncé's public image has, for years, been carefully built on two pillars: absolute professionalism and a rhetoric of 'family,' both biological and chosen. Her creative collective Parkwood Entertainment is routinely described as a tight-knit unit.
Dancers talk about being 'Parkwood family.' Crew members show off jackets and laminates like badges of honour.
In follow-up posts, she described her father as a man who had worked for Beyoncé for 'over a decade' as a stage manager, helping mount tours that grew ever more elaborate, from I Am... Sasha Fierce to Renaissance.
She claims he was loyal, missed birthdays and family events, and spent long stretches away from home to make sure every light, lift and platform behaved on cue.
Then, she says, he got sick. She does not specify the illness, only that it took him off the road. That, according to her, is when the relationship with Beyoncé's camp abruptly cooled.
'No severance. No proper goodbye. Just... gone,' she wrote, replying to someone querying the details. In another message she suggested her father's savings and health had been badly hit, and that there was no safety net from the artist he had helped keep flawless in front of tens of thousands of fans.
Parkwood Entertainment has not publicly responded, and Beyoncé herself remains silent on the matter, unsurprising, given her near-total avoidance of online back-and-forth.
In the vacuum, fans are left to argue among themselves about what, if anything, the singer owes to the people behind the curtain.
Some supporters responded to Makai with empathy and anger, asking why a star whose last world tour reportedly grossed hundreds of millions of dollars could not, at the very least, ensure basic severance.
Others pushed back, pointing out that Beyoncé is an employer at the top of a complex corporate structure, and that standard touring contracts are often brutally transactional.
The truth is that both can be, and often are, accurate descriptions of the same industry.
Jay Manuel Finally Speaks Out on Falling-Out with Tyra Banks — Was It Over ANTM Body-Shaming Rumours?
Canadian TV show host Jay Manuel has spoken publicly about his long-standing falling-out with Tyra Banks following his tenure on America's Next Top Model. The revelations come in the wake of the Netflix documentary Reality Check: Inside America's Next Top Model, which examines the behind-the-scenes dynamics of the show that dominated early 2000s pop culture. Fans have speculated whether the rift between Manuel and Banks is connected to longstanding body-shaming rumours surrounding the series.
Manuel described the breakdown in their relationship as emotionally challenging. He recounted sending Tyra Banks a short, appreciative email after Cycle 8, expressing gratitude for their shared work. According to Manuel, her response was a single line stating, 'I am disappointed', after which she ceased all direct communication. He told reporters this period amounted to 'mental warfare' and was one of the most difficult experiences of his career.
The documentary sheds light on the pressures that contributed to the tension. In an interview published by Netflix, Manuel revealed that the network was seeking a replacement after his initial departure, and legal representatives implied that refusing to return could jeopardise his future work with the parent company. Facing limited options, Manuel agreed to return for Cycle 9, a decision he described as 'traumatic' but necessary to protect his career trajectory.
Manuel also commented on the operational decisions made during his final cycles. He noted that the traditional five-person judging panel was reduced for the final episode he participated in, reflecting Tyra Banks' strategy to gradually phase him out. Despite these challenges, he maintained a professional approach and completed his duties on the show.
While Manuel did not directly link Tyra Banks to allegations of body-shaming contestants, he acknowledged that public speculation around the show has intensified since the documentary's release.
Media coverage has highlighted claims of humiliation and toxic treatment on set, which continue to fuel discussions about the show's culture. Fans remain curious about whether internal disputes between staff and the host intersected with broader controversies.
Manuel's account aligns with reports that the network faced budget pressures during these seasons. According to the documentary, Banks and executive producer Ken Mok declined salary reductions, resulting in the removal of top-line staff to manage costs. Manuel confirmed that while the official reasoning involved financial considerations, the communication and handling of the changes were difficult for those involved.
Reflecting on his career since leaving ANTM, Manuel stated that he has reached a healed and settled place regarding past conflicts. He confirmed that there has been no direct contact with Tyra Banks since filming ended and does not anticipate a renewed professional relationship.
The documentary also revealed Tyra Banks' plans to reboot the show for Cycle 25, generating renewed interest from fans. Manuel suggested that while he might be among the last people considered for a return, he does not expect to participate due to differences in transparency and perspective.
Despite the unresolved personal tensions, Manuel's account provides insight into the pressures and complexities of producing a high-profile reality series. His reflections, combined with the documentary's revelations, continue to inform discussions about ANTM's behind-the-scenes culture and its impact on staff and contestants alike.
David Archuleta Opens Up About Choosing to Be Homeless at the Height of His 'American Idol' Fame
David Archuleta is getting candid about a very challenging chapter in his life.
The 35-year-old American Idol runner-up has just released his new memoir Devout, and in it, he opened up about choosing to be homeless at the height of his fame.
“I didn’t feel like I deserved to take care of myself. So even though I was having a lot of success in the public, I was sleeping in my car a lot of times because that’s what I believed I deserved,” David told People.
In his book, he wrote that he lived with a relative in Los Angeles while competing on the long-running reality singing competition, but then he later chose to live in his car, claiming the relationship was unhealthy.
“I had concocted this belief that I didn’t deserve to treat myself well,” the “Crush” singer wrote. “It was an act of contrition — for my wicked thoughts, for allowing myself to be manipulated by so many. I was at the height of fame, and I chose homelessness. You can have everything, but worthiness comes from within, and I had none.”
Sometimes he’d stay with a friend or park in his car in someone’s driveway he knew, but a police officer once recognized him and it forced him to “acknowledge that living this way might have consequences beyond what I already knew,” such as becoming headline news.
He later left the Mormon Church and opened up about his bisexuality, allowing him to feel much better mentally.
“It’s nice to look back and be like, ‘I got through that in my very imperfect way of doing it, but I made it through it and I found a way to feel better about myself,’” he told People. “And even if I wasn’t able to accept it at the time, I can look back 16, 17 years later and say, ‘I worked my ass off. I worked as hard as I could.’ Even feeling miserable through all that and feeling ashamed to even be there, I worked as hard as I knew how to.”
Buy your copy of David‘s book Devout now on Amazon!
The 35-year-old American Idol runner-up has just released his new memoir Devout, and in it, he opened up about choosing to be homeless at the height of his fame.
“I didn’t feel like I deserved to take care of myself. So even though I was having a lot of success in the public, I was sleeping in my car a lot of times because that’s what I believed I deserved,” David told People.
In his book, he wrote that he lived with a relative in Los Angeles while competing on the long-running reality singing competition, but then he later chose to live in his car, claiming the relationship was unhealthy.
“I had concocted this belief that I didn’t deserve to treat myself well,” the “Crush” singer wrote. “It was an act of contrition — for my wicked thoughts, for allowing myself to be manipulated by so many. I was at the height of fame, and I chose homelessness. You can have everything, but worthiness comes from within, and I had none.”
Sometimes he’d stay with a friend or park in his car in someone’s driveway he knew, but a police officer once recognized him and it forced him to “acknowledge that living this way might have consequences beyond what I already knew,” such as becoming headline news.
He later left the Mormon Church and opened up about his bisexuality, allowing him to feel much better mentally.
“It’s nice to look back and be like, ‘I got through that in my very imperfect way of doing it, but I made it through it and I found a way to feel better about myself,’” he told People. “And even if I wasn’t able to accept it at the time, I can look back 16, 17 years later and say, ‘I worked my ass off. I worked as hard as I could.’ Even feeling miserable through all that and feeling ashamed to even be there, I worked as hard as I knew how to.”
Buy your copy of David‘s book Devout now on Amazon!
Former NFL Player Tre' Johnson Dead at 54, Wife Confirms He Passed 'Suddenly & Unexpectedly'
Tre’ Johnson has sadly passed away.The former NFL player was 54 years old when he died this past Sunday (February 15) during a family trip, his wife Irene confirmed on Facebook.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene shared.
“If you know Tre’ you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children,” she continued. “Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie’s and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.”
Irene then added some facts about his sports career, including his years playing for the Washington Commanders (previously Redskins) from 1994 to 2001, before going to the Cleveland Browns for one year. He then returned to the Redskins for his final season.
Following his football retirement, his wife notes, “he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.”
Irene concluded her post, “We will miss him so much.💔💔💔”
Our thoughts go out to Tre’ Johnson‘s family and friends during this difficult time. RIP.
Tre’ Johnson has sadly passed away.The former NFL player was 54 years old when he died this past Sunday (February 15) during a family trip, his wife Irene confirmed on Facebook.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre’ Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday February 15, 2026, during a brief family trip. His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock,” Irene shared.
“If you know Tre’ you know what a devoted and loving father, he was to his children,” she continued. “Tre’ lived for his kid’s sports activities and supported them through every practice and game until he took his last breath. He shared his passion for Frenchie’s and riding his motorcycle with me and his fellow biking buddies.”
Irene then added some facts about his sports career, including his years playing for the Washington Commanders (previously Redskins) from 1994 to 2001, before going to the Cleveland Browns for one year. He then returned to the Redskins for his final season.
Following his football retirement, his wife notes, “he also found his second career passion, education. He worked as a History Teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda Maryland, where he was beloved by the young male students he mentored and the faculty. His recent battles with health issues forced him to take a leave of absence.”
Irene concluded her post, “We will miss him so much.💔💔💔”
Our thoughts go out to Tre’ Johnson‘s family and friends during this difficult time. RIP.
Dinah Washington Biopic In The Works With British Playwright Winsome Pinnock To Pen Screenplay & Danny Glover On Board As Executive Producer
A large-scale biopic based on the life of the legendary jazz and blues vocalist Dinah Washington is in the works, with veteran British playwright Winsome Pinnock signed on to write the script and Danny Glover executive producing.
The film will chronicle a pivotal two-week period in London at the height of Washington’s career, following the international success of her 1959 Grammy-winning crossover hit “What A Difference A Day Made.”
“Dinah was a superlative musician who harnessed the power of music to disrupt, resist, and heal,” Pinnock said in a statement. “ While her rebelliousness came at a cost, it allowed her to transcend the expectations placed on Black women and blaze a trail for every artist who came after her.”
Born Ruth Lee Jones, Washington was born in Alabama and moved to Chicago as a child, where she grew up in the church, playing the piano and directing the choir. At 15, after winning an amateur contest at the famous Regal Theater, she landed her first professional gigs and recorded her first singles. Washington would go on to dominate the charts throughout the 1950s and early ‘60s, earning the moniker the “Queen of the Blues.”
Many of Washington’s most famous recordings, such as “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes”, “Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning”, and “Mad About the Boy” are now classics across genres and endlessly reproduced in films, TV, and commercials. But after Washington died in 1963, her music was largely overlooked until the mid-1980s. Covers of her songs by contemporary artists, including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and Ledisi, reintroduced her legacy to a new generation.
“Dinah’s voice was a force of nature. It could break your heart and lift your spirit in the same breath,” Glover said of Washington. “As someone who has spent decades honoring the legacy of jazz and blues, I see this film as essential. I was honored and excited to become involved in this project.”
Pinnock is a British stage veteran. She was the first Black British woman to have a play produced by the National Theatre. Her stage credits include The Wind of Change, Leave Taking, Picture Palace, A Hero’s Welcome, A Rock in Water, and Talking in Tongues.
“It’s taken 23 years to bring her story to this point,” said producer Angie Lee Cobbs, who is shepherding the project at Rolling Fork Productions after securing the life rights from the Washington Estate. “Winsome brings the perfect combination of artistic brilliance and a deep understanding of what it means to be a groundbreaking woman of color in the arts. Her voice will be essential in honoring Dinah’s legacy.”
The film will chronicle a pivotal two-week period in London at the height of Washington’s career, following the international success of her 1959 Grammy-winning crossover hit “What A Difference A Day Made.”
“Dinah was a superlative musician who harnessed the power of music to disrupt, resist, and heal,” Pinnock said in a statement. “ While her rebelliousness came at a cost, it allowed her to transcend the expectations placed on Black women and blaze a trail for every artist who came after her.”
Born Ruth Lee Jones, Washington was born in Alabama and moved to Chicago as a child, where she grew up in the church, playing the piano and directing the choir. At 15, after winning an amateur contest at the famous Regal Theater, she landed her first professional gigs and recorded her first singles. Washington would go on to dominate the charts throughout the 1950s and early ‘60s, earning the moniker the “Queen of the Blues.”
Many of Washington’s most famous recordings, such as “What a Diff’rence a Day Makes”, “Nobody Knows the Way I Feel This Morning”, and “Mad About the Boy” are now classics across genres and endlessly reproduced in films, TV, and commercials. But after Washington died in 1963, her music was largely overlooked until the mid-1980s. Covers of her songs by contemporary artists, including Amy Winehouse, Lady Gaga, and Ledisi, reintroduced her legacy to a new generation.
“Dinah’s voice was a force of nature. It could break your heart and lift your spirit in the same breath,” Glover said of Washington. “As someone who has spent decades honoring the legacy of jazz and blues, I see this film as essential. I was honored and excited to become involved in this project.”
Pinnock is a British stage veteran. She was the first Black British woman to have a play produced by the National Theatre. Her stage credits include The Wind of Change, Leave Taking, Picture Palace, A Hero’s Welcome, A Rock in Water, and Talking in Tongues.
“It’s taken 23 years to bring her story to this point,” said producer Angie Lee Cobbs, who is shepherding the project at Rolling Fork Productions after securing the life rights from the Washington Estate. “Winsome brings the perfect combination of artistic brilliance and a deep understanding of what it means to be a groundbreaking woman of color in the arts. Her voice will be essential in honoring Dinah’s legacy.”
Fantasia’s Father Calls Valentine’s Day Re-Proposal “Fake Cry Bull Crap,” Accuses Kendall Taylor Of Stealing Money
Fantasia Barrino’s Valentine’s Day concert in Houston was supposed to be about love. Instead, it has turned into a family controversy after her father, Joseph Barrino, publicly criticized her husband, Kendall Taylor, over his on-stage re-proposal.
Joseph took to Facebook shortly after the Valentine’s Day moment made headlines. He did not celebrate the gesture. Instead, he questioned it. In a post that quickly circulated online, he called the proposal “Fake Cry Bull Crap” and suggested there was more going on behind the scenes than fans realized.
He went further, accusing Taylor of being connected to missing money in Fantasia’s camp. Joseph wrote, “He’s giving back some of the missing money the fired financial committe says he’s probably stole…that they couldn’t account for…y’all pray for Fantasia! I hate this for her!”
Those claims immediately shifted the tone of the conversation.
During her Valentine’s Day show, Kendall Taylor surprised Fantasia by getting down on one knee and presenting her with a large ring in front of the crowd. The audience cheered as she reacted on stage, and the romantic moment quickly spread across social media.
However, Joseph followed up, slamming fans for only wanting to be entertained by his daughter without caring for her well-being.
Fantasia Barrino’s Valentine’s Day concert in Houston was supposed to be about love. Instead, it has turned into a family controversy after her father, Joseph Barrino, publicly criticized her husband, Kendall Taylor, over his on-stage re-proposal.
Joseph took to Facebook shortly after the Valentine’s Day moment made headlines. He did not celebrate the gesture. Instead, he questioned it. In a post that quickly circulated online, he called the proposal “Fake Cry Bull Crap” and suggested there was more going on behind the scenes than fans realized.
He went further, accusing Taylor of being connected to missing money in Fantasia’s camp. Joseph wrote, “He’s giving back some of the missing money the fired financial committe says he’s probably stole…that they couldn’t account for…y’all pray for Fantasia! I hate this for her!”
Those claims immediately shifted the tone of the conversation.
During her Valentine’s Day show, Kendall Taylor surprised Fantasia by getting down on one knee and presenting her with a large ring in front of the crowd. The audience cheered as she reacted on stage, and the romantic moment quickly spread across social media.
However, Joseph followed up, slamming fans for only wanting to be entertained by his daughter without caring for her well-being.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
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Disgusting, Women's bathroom
Positively pristine compared to some other women’s washrooms I’ve seen…
HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM
