#MAGFAB: Beyonce For W Magazine Digital Edition April 2024
W MAGAZINE launched its first-ever digital cover featuring none other than the one and only Beyoncé tied to the release of her eighth album, COWBOY CARTER.
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#RHOA: Porsha Williams’ Estranged Husband Simon Guobadia Threatens Legal Action if RHOA Is Filmed in His Home
Just a few weeks ago, we all celebrated the news that Porsha Williams was finally returning to Real Housewives of Atlanta. Now, her estranged husband Simon Guobadia is trying to put it all in jeopardy. Things change so quickly.
In new court documents reviewed by Page Six, Simon threatened Truly Original, the production company behind RHOA. He sent them a cease-and-desist letter demanding they stop filming at his house. He said if they don’t, he’ll have to pursue further legal action.
Simon wants to distance himself from RHOA. Over the last few weeks, Porsha and Simon have been battling over their home. According to their prenuptial agreement, Simon was supposed to vacate the premises within 30 days of the divorce. That hasn’t happened, and Porsha has asked the courts to force him out. She claimed he ran away to Dubai and changed the locks on her.
In Simon’s letter, he said he doesn’t want any RHOA footage captured on the property. He sent the production company a copy of the deed to the house just to prove that Porsha doesn’t have ownership over the property. In the letter, he told the company that “failure to comply” with his requests would result in him “taking legal action accordingly.”
Meanwhile, it’s not even clear if production on RHOA Season 16 has even started. A source close to the production said nothing had even been filmed at the house. If anything, Porsha could always rent an Airbnb to film Season 16. It wouldn’t be the first time a Housewife spent a season in a rental.
In addition to Simon’s cease and desist, he has also requested a judge issue a restraining order against Porsha. He claimed she’s been exhibiting “erratic behavior,” including showing up at their house with a gunman. With all of this drama, it’s safe to say this divorce won’t be settled anytime soon.
#MusicNews: SiR Releases New Album ‘Heavy’
Grammy-nominated singer SiR has returned with Heavy, his first album in nearly five years, via Top Dawg Entertainment
The 16-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Satisfaction,” “Life Is Good” featuring Scribz Riley, “Nothing Even Matters,” “No Evil” and “Karma” featuring Isaiah Rashad. The project features additional appearances from Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla $ign and Ab-Soul.
As the album’s title suggests, Heavy explores weighty topics like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship woes. While SiR unpacks some of his most vulnerable experiences over the last few years, he lightens the mood with songs like standout “Poetry In Motion” featuring Anderson .Paak, the previously mentioned “Life Is Good” and the closing track “Brighter.”
Stream SiR’s new album Heavy HERE!
#HipHopNews: Lil Baby Denies Speculation About Him Wearing Nail Polish, Calls Out DJ Akademiks
Lil Baby teased new music across his social media accounts. While the reactions primarily consisted of praise and fans arguing that the snippet sounded like his old tones, one particular person prompted the rapper to respond.
Taking to Twitter, DJ Akademiks claimed that Baby was wearing nail polish in the accompanying preview clip. He wrote, “[This] n**ga ain’t been the same since [them] Michael Rubin parties… I know his nails [are] not painted… Man, [what’s] going on in rap?”
The “Emotionally Scarred” hitmaker denied the speculation via his Instagram Story. His post read, “Y’all blogs gotta stop posting just anything! I ain’t painting my [motherf**king] nails! At this point, y’all gotta see n**gas like [Akademiks] got an agenda! Miss me with that weird s**t!” Baby further emphasized that he was serious by writing, “No LOL” — short for “laughing out loud.”
Several Hip Hop artists have been spotted wearing nail polish over the years, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ASAP Rocky, Trippie Red and Tyler, the Creator. Notably, Lil Yachty launched his own nail paint line, Crete, in 2021. Additionally, Drake defended himself against “homophobic” remarks after rocking pink nails in July 2023.
Baby and Akademiks previously traded shots at each other in 2022. “Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me,” the Grammy Award winner spat on the track “From Now On” from It’s Only Me. He also dissed the internet personality on “Top Priority” with lyrics like, “Akademiks n**gas think they can’t get touched/ I don’t be on computers much.”
On the music side, Baby debuted “350” and “Crazy” in December 2023. He also announced that he’s working on his next studio album. The rapper’s latest LP, It’s Only Me, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart upon release. It contained fan favorites such as “Forever” with Fridayy and “In A Minute.”
Lizzo Says "I Quit" In Regards To Music In New Instagram Post
Lizzo appears to be retiring from music. In a shocking social media post on Friday (March 29), the multi-platinum pop superstar asserted, “I Quit,” after telling fans about her recent experiences.
Lizzo started the post by saying, “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet. All I want is to make music, make people happy, and help the world be a little better than how I found it.”
She continued, “But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it. I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout and views. Being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look… my character being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name.”
“I didn’t sign up for this s**t,” she concluded. “I QUIT.”
One fan commented, “Don’t quit, G. We love you! I LOVE YOU! I’m super inspired by you, babe.” Another fan who seemingly did not believe her stated, “When does ‘I Quit’ come out on Spotify?”
Lizzo has had a tough year following a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, that accused the singer of creating a hostile work environment and sexually harassing three former dancers. Notably, one dancer claimed that the singer called attention to her weight gain and later terminated her after she recorded a meeting due to a health issue.
As reported by NBC, the court documents also contained an allegation of Lizzo pressuring her team members to interact with a nude performer at an Amsterdam club. Outside of the lawsuit, the “About D**n Time” songstress has been vocal about her criticism from fans.
When asked what people think about her target audience, she said, “I am not making music for white people. I am a Black woman, I am making music from my Black experience, for me to heal myself [from] the experience we call life.”
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Splits From Husband Ryan Scott Anderson 3 Months After Prison Release
Gypsy Rose Blanchard took to social media to announce she has split from her husband Ryan Scott Anderson.
The news comes three months after Gypsy was released from prison, where she served more than eight years for plotting the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas “Nick” Godejohn.
Gypsy had a jailhouse romance with Ryan, a Louisiana middle school special education teacher, and the two tied the knot in July 2022.
In a statement, written on her private Facebook account, Gypsy Rose offered this update:
People have been asking what is going on in my life.
Unfortunately, my husband and I are going through a separation and I moved in with my parents home down the bayou.
I have the support of my family and friends to help guide me through this.
I am learning to listen to my heart.
Right now I need time to let myself find… who I am.
Now, it wasn’t that long ago that Gypsy Rose Blanchard was in the streets of social media bragging about how Ryan Scott Anderson’s “D was fire.”
Jerrod Carmichael Reveals He Fell In Love With Tyler The Creator
In the premiere episode of “The Jerrod Carmichael Show” the comedian and actor revealed he fell in love with his bestie, Tyler The Creator.
Jerrod said in the opening scene: I fell in love with my best friend. One out of 10 – don’t recommend. I knew I had to tell him.
Things started getting kind of weird between us. I had these feelings.
So, I texted him…I remember saying, ‘I know you didn’t ask for this, but somewhere down the line I developed feelings for you and I don’t know what to do with that.’
And then I immediately turned my phone off and went into therapy.
Jerrod Carmichael revealed Tyler sent him a voice note that said, “Ha ha ha, you stupid b—!“
As the episode progressed, things only got more awkward as Jerrod Carmichael had a sit down with Tyler The Creator to address his feelings for him and the weirdness it introduced to their friendship.
Tyler, who clearly didn’t know how to deal with the situation, was totally out of his comfort zone and he ultimately re-friend zoned Jerrod by telling him he’s a brother/family to him.
As you can imagine, Jerrod Carmichael’s revelation about falling in love with Tyler The Creator and watching the awkwardness of it all play out on scene had the streets of Twitter buzzing.
Cardi B Left Red-Faced After Embarrassing Encounter With Rihanna And Paris Hilton
W MAGAZINE launched its first-ever digital cover featuring none other than the one and only Beyoncé tied to the release of her eighth album, COWBOY CARTER.
#RHOA: Porsha Williams’ Estranged Husband Simon Guobadia Threatens Legal Action if RHOA Is Filmed in His Home
In new court documents reviewed by Page Six, Simon threatened Truly Original, the production company behind RHOA. He sent them a cease-and-desist letter demanding they stop filming at his house. He said if they don’t, he’ll have to pursue further legal action.
Simon wants to distance himself from RHOA. Over the last few weeks, Porsha and Simon have been battling over their home. According to their prenuptial agreement, Simon was supposed to vacate the premises within 30 days of the divorce. That hasn’t happened, and Porsha has asked the courts to force him out. She claimed he ran away to Dubai and changed the locks on her.
In Simon’s letter, he said he doesn’t want any RHOA footage captured on the property. He sent the production company a copy of the deed to the house just to prove that Porsha doesn’t have ownership over the property. In the letter, he told the company that “failure to comply” with his requests would result in him “taking legal action accordingly.”
Meanwhile, it’s not even clear if production on RHOA Season 16 has even started. A source close to the production said nothing had even been filmed at the house. If anything, Porsha could always rent an Airbnb to film Season 16. It wouldn’t be the first time a Housewife spent a season in a rental.
In addition to Simon’s cease and desist, he has also requested a judge issue a restraining order against Porsha. He claimed she’s been exhibiting “erratic behavior,” including showing up at their house with a gunman. With all of this drama, it’s safe to say this divorce won’t be settled anytime soon.
#MusicNews: SiR Releases New Album ‘Heavy’
Grammy-nominated singer SiR has returned with Heavy, his first album in nearly five years, via Top Dawg Entertainment
The 16-track offering includes the previously shared songs “Satisfaction,” “Life Is Good” featuring Scribz Riley, “Nothing Even Matters,” “No Evil” and “Karma” featuring Isaiah Rashad. The project features additional appearances from Anderson .Paak, Ty Dolla $ign and Ab-Soul.
As the album’s title suggests, Heavy explores weighty topics like depression, anxiety, addiction and relationship woes. While SiR unpacks some of his most vulnerable experiences over the last few years, he lightens the mood with songs like standout “Poetry In Motion” featuring Anderson .Paak, the previously mentioned “Life Is Good” and the closing track “Brighter.”
Stream SiR’s new album Heavy HERE!
#HipHopNews: Lil Baby Denies Speculation About Him Wearing Nail Polish, Calls Out DJ Akademiks
Taking to Twitter, DJ Akademiks claimed that Baby was wearing nail polish in the accompanying preview clip. He wrote, “[This] n**ga ain’t been the same since [them] Michael Rubin parties… I know his nails [are] not painted… Man, [what’s] going on in rap?”
The “Emotionally Scarred” hitmaker denied the speculation via his Instagram Story. His post read, “Y’all blogs gotta stop posting just anything! I ain’t painting my [motherf**king] nails! At this point, y’all gotta see n**gas like [Akademiks] got an agenda! Miss me with that weird s**t!” Baby further emphasized that he was serious by writing, “No LOL” — short for “laughing out loud.”
Several Hip Hop artists have been spotted wearing nail polish over the years, including YoungBoy Never Broke Again, ASAP Rocky, Trippie Red and Tyler, the Creator. Notably, Lil Yachty launched his own nail paint line, Crete, in 2021. Additionally, Drake defended himself against “homophobic” remarks after rocking pink nails in July 2023.
Baby and Akademiks previously traded shots at each other in 2022. “Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me,” the Grammy Award winner spat on the track “From Now On” from It’s Only Me. He also dissed the internet personality on “Top Priority” with lyrics like, “Akademiks n**gas think they can’t get touched/ I don’t be on computers much.”
On the music side, Baby debuted “350” and “Crazy” in December 2023. He also announced that he’s working on his next studio album. The rapper’s latest LP, It’s Only Me, landed at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart upon release. It contained fan favorites such as “Forever” with Fridayy and “In A Minute.”
Lizzo Says "I Quit" In Regards To Music In New Instagram Post
Lizzo appears to be retiring from music. In a shocking social media post on Friday (March 29), the multi-platinum pop superstar asserted, “I Quit,” after telling fans about her recent experiences.
Lizzo started the post by saying, “I’m getting tired of putting up with being dragged by everyone in my life and on the internet. All I want is to make music, make people happy, and help the world be a little better than how I found it.”
She continued, “But I’m starting to feel like the world doesn’t want me in it. I’m constantly up against lies being told about me for clout and views. Being the butt of the joke every single time because of how I look… my character being picked apart by people who don’t know me and disrespecting my name.”
“I didn’t sign up for this s**t,” she concluded. “I QUIT.”
One fan commented, “Don’t quit, G. We love you! I LOVE YOU! I’m super inspired by you, babe.” Another fan who seemingly did not believe her stated, “When does ‘I Quit’ come out on Spotify?”
Lizzo has had a tough year following a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Aug. 1, 2023, that accused the singer of creating a hostile work environment and sexually harassing three former dancers. Notably, one dancer claimed that the singer called attention to her weight gain and later terminated her after she recorded a meeting due to a health issue.
As reported by NBC, the court documents also contained an allegation of Lizzo pressuring her team members to interact with a nude performer at an Amsterdam club. Outside of the lawsuit, the “About D**n Time” songstress has been vocal about her criticism from fans.
When asked what people think about her target audience, she said, “I am not making music for white people. I am a Black woman, I am making music from my Black experience, for me to heal myself [from] the experience we call life.”
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Splits From Husband Ryan Scott Anderson 3 Months After Prison Release
The news comes three months after Gypsy was released from prison, where she served more than eight years for plotting the murder of her mother, Dee Dee Blanchard, with her then-boyfriend, Nicholas “Nick” Godejohn.
Gypsy had a jailhouse romance with Ryan, a Louisiana middle school special education teacher, and the two tied the knot in July 2022.
In a statement, written on her private Facebook account, Gypsy Rose offered this update:
People have been asking what is going on in my life.
Unfortunately, my husband and I are going through a separation and I moved in with my parents home down the bayou.
I have the support of my family and friends to help guide me through this.
I am learning to listen to my heart.
Right now I need time to let myself find… who I am.
Now, it wasn’t that long ago that Gypsy Rose Blanchard was in the streets of social media bragging about how Ryan Scott Anderson’s “D was fire.”
Jerrod Carmichael Reveals He Fell In Love With Tyler The Creator
In the premiere episode of “The Jerrod Carmichael Show” the comedian and actor revealed he fell in love with his bestie, Tyler The Creator.
Jerrod said in the opening scene: I fell in love with my best friend. One out of 10 – don’t recommend. I knew I had to tell him.
Things started getting kind of weird between us. I had these feelings.
So, I texted him…I remember saying, ‘I know you didn’t ask for this, but somewhere down the line I developed feelings for you and I don’t know what to do with that.’
And then I immediately turned my phone off and went into therapy.
Jerrod Carmichael revealed Tyler sent him a voice note that said, “Ha ha ha, you stupid b—!“
As the episode progressed, things only got more awkward as Jerrod Carmichael had a sit down with Tyler The Creator to address his feelings for him and the weirdness it introduced to their friendship.
Tyler, who clearly didn’t know how to deal with the situation, was totally out of his comfort zone and he ultimately re-friend zoned Jerrod by telling him he’s a brother/family to him.
As you can imagine, Jerrod Carmichael’s revelation about falling in love with Tyler The Creator and watching the awkwardness of it all play out on scene had the streets of Twitter buzzing.
Cardi B Left Red-Faced After Embarrassing Encounter With Rihanna And Paris Hilton
Cardi B recently met with Rihanna and Paris Hilton at Jason Lee's Hollywood party. During a live stream with fans afterward, Cardi shared an embarrassing incident that occurred during her interactions with the celebrities.
"I'm talking to Paris Hilton. I'm talking to Rihanna and everything. I'm smiling because you know when I smile like I get nervous," she recalled. "I'm all up in Paris Hilton's face and everything because we're sitting like right across, like right next to each other."
She thought everything went well until the party was over. "You know when I f**king went home, you know what I noticed? That I have something black right here," she pointed at her teeth. "I noticed I had something black in my f**king teeth the whole f**king time."
Cardi previously commented on the possibility of collaborating with Rihanna in the future. However, she expressed reservations, saying, "I love Rihanna's music, but I don't make music like that."
"I sound kinda stupid trying to sing like that. I sound stupid trying to make music like that. So, if I ever get that perfect record, I can not wait until I feel like, 'This song…I know she's going to like it.' I don't want to send her nothing like, 'Ho, what the f**k is this s**t? Take this thing out of my face.'
Nickelodeon Star Matthew Underwood Reveals He's Sexually Abused By His Agent
In the wake of the release of Investigation Discovery's "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," former child actor Matthew Underwood has spoken out about his own experiences of abuse as a kid while he was still in the industry.
Underwood, known for his role in Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101," revealed on Instagram that he had been mistreated by multiple people while working as a teen actor. He shared that he had lost close friends after being molested by their stepfather at the age of 12 and his agent had crushed his self-esteem with sexual assault at 19, leading him to leave Los Angeles and give up acting.
While he acknowledged that many were expecting him to respond to the "Quiet on Set" docu-series, Underwood stated that he had "nothing to add to the conversation" because he "never had a bad experience on set of a Nickelodeon show" and "never had a bad experience" with producer Dan Schneider.
He emphasized that his decision to remain silent had been personal and for good reasons, "Just because a person doesn't shout from the rooftops that pedophiles are bad or that people can suck - that does not mean they don't have their own reasons for staying silent."
Underwood stated that he had no desire or expectation to work with Dan Schneider again. His goal was to encourage others to believe in the possibility of redemption and to support those who were being harassed for their silence.
"Please stop wishing death upon my family and please reconsider harassing other actors who wish to maintain their privacy - you never know who has already been a victim of the hell you’re wishing upon them," he pleaded.
Chance Perdomo, ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’ Star, Dies at 27
Chance Perdomo, the Chilling Adventures of Sabrina and Gen V star, has died. He was 27.
The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representatives told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. Nobody else was involved in the accident.
“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” a statement from his reps said. “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”
Most recently, Perdomo starred in Prime Video’s The Boys spinoff, Gen V, which saw him take on the role of Andre Anderson, a popular student at Godolkin University who is capable of magnetically manipulating things.
“We can’t quite wrap our heads around this,” the producers of the series shared in a statement. “For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”
In their own statement, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, which also produces Gen V, wrote, “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time.”
Gen V arrived in late September amid the actors strike and went on to be a hit with critics, quickly earning a season two renewal weeks after it debuted. However, Amazon said it would be pushing the production start date of the second installment, which had been expected to begin filming this April.
Prior to the Prime Video series, the actor portrayed the lovable Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina’s (Kiernan Shipka) cousin, in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. His character often acted as Sabrina’s conscience as well as her accomplice, often keeping secrets for her, despite being worried her practices may put her at risk.
Chance Perdomo was born on Oct. 19, 1996, in Los Angeles but raised in Southampton, England, after moving there with his mother. He originally intended to study law after graduating from college but decided to pursue acting instead. He moved to London, where he joined the National Youth Theatre and later trained at the Identity School of Acting.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina marked the actor’s first major role. He previously told THR that one of his first auditions was for the part of Jughead Jones in Riverdale, which eventually went to Cole Sprouse. However, Perdomo stood out to Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who created both Sabrina and Riverdale, and he cast him as Ambrose.
“[I] did some self-tapes, and I got quite a few rounds and I had no idea how close I got,” the actor said. “They kept me in mind, and I had no idea until later Roberto was like, ‘Brother, do you know how close you got? … It was almost you.'”
Despite losing out on the role, Perdomo shared he had no hard feelings toward Sprouse. “I’m not even mad,” he said. “I grew up watching Cole Sprouse and his brother [Dylan Sprouse], and to have come close and lose it to one of the people I used to watch, it’s good.”
In addition to his major TV roles, the Gen V star had a recurring part in the After film series, portraying Landon Gibson. He also made appearances in Midsomer Murders, Killed by My Debt, for which he received a BAFTA nom, Hetty Feather and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo's untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident," his family and reps said in a joint statement to E! News March 30. "Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved."
The statement continued, "His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother."
The actor, who also appeared on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, had shared a photo of a motorcycle on his Instagram two weeks before his death. He captioned his March 17 post, "Day 77. Final calm before storm. #backontheroad."
Perdomo was born in Los Angeles and raised in England. He began his onscreen acting career almost a decade ago.
After appearing in the 2018 BBC film Killed by My Debt, which earned him a BAFTA nomination, he went on to play Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina Spellman's British warlock cousin, on the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
After the show ended its four-season run in 2020, he played Landon in the last three films of After romantic drama movie series, most recently After Everything, released in 2023. Gen V debuted in September of that year, with him playing Andre Anderson, a "supe" college student with magnetic manipulation powers.
This year, Perdomo finished filming the action-comedy movie Bad Man with Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle and also began preparing for production on season two of Gen V.
"We can't quite wrap our heads around this," the producers of the series shared in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. "For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn't make sense."
They added, "We are so sorry for Chance's family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight."
American YouTuber reportedly kidnapped by gang in Haiti
An American YouTube personally has apparently found himself in a perilous situation after traveling to Haiti. Addison Pierre Maalouf, widely recognized as YourFellowArab, went to the country to interview Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, the infamous leader of G9 Family and Allies. Within 24 hours of arriving, Maalouf and his Haitian colleague were abducted by members of the 400 Mawozo gang on March 14. Held for a staggering $600,000 ransom, Maalouf's captors have already received $40,000, but persist in demanding a substantial sum for his release.
“Tried keeping it private for two weeks, but it’s getting out everywhere now," wrote streamer Lalem on social media on Thursday (March 28). "Yes, Arab has been kidnapped in Haiti and we’re working on getting him out. Love y'all, he’ll be out soon." Lalem also shared Maalouf's last video, wherein he cautioned viewers about gang dominance in the area. "This is the last video he recorded before he got kidnapped. If you have his number, please don’t text him while he’s in there for safety reasons," he added.
Another YouTuber, Miles "Lord Miles" Routledge, also chimed in on the crisis and stated that he had direct communication with Maalouf via a captor’s phone. "Arab went in with Sean Roubens Jean Sacra, a fixer in Haiti, who Arab met up [with] in the Dominican Republic." He tweeted in a lengthy thread. "Sean has also been kidnapped. Sean was the fixer for the excellent YouTuber ChrisMustList and many others. Arab entered the country 10 days ago to film the riots." He then claimed that Maalouf is being kept “in a cage in a place on the eastern outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince.”
Routledge continued, "Some of Arab’s friends have privately, and now publicly, said some negative things about him going to Haiti. I don't appreciate this one bit. I'm nowhere close to Arab but he was trying to bring good content about a collapsing part of the world. He does not need this right now."
Will Smith addresses the public’s misjudgment of his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith has more to say about his and Jada Pinkett Smith’s enduring relationship. For some, that may be hard to believe given the onslaught of headlines the famous couple sparked after the actress revealed she and the Hollywood A-lister had been separated since 2016 — before his controversial night at the Oscars in 2022.
From the infamous entanglement to them living their lives separately but still together as life partners, the duo of almost 27 years both gave their accounts of life’s tribulations in their respective memoirs, “Will” and Jada’s “Worthy,” yet there is more to be unveiled. And despite matters of the heart being deeply personal, the actor would not have it any other way than carefully sharing it with the masses. He said just that in his new interview for “360 with Speedy.”
“I actually did intend for them to be that way. I want my life to be helpful,” said the seasoned entertainer after being asked about the dizzying frenzy he and his wife faced last year. Admittedly so, Will added, “the only misjudgment I felt of that is that the world wouldn’t be gentle.”
He continued, “I want my life to be examined, and if I can learn something that will help you, if I can say something in this interview that when you leave, you’re like, ‘D**n, that was great,’ Will got bitten down, you know, that road; now Speedy don’t have to go down that one, right. So, there certainly can be more artistry in the delivery of the gift, but I want to be able to talk about the things I’ve done right [and] the things I’ve done wrong and be able to deliver them for people to look at, you know. To me, an unexamined life is almost worthless, you know.”
The Bad Boys: Ride or Die star then teased that 2024 will more than likely follow-up on the intimate revelations of his and Jada’s shared lives. “I’m gonna do it more artfully this year… I’m certainly going to be a little more delicate with it, but to me, the process of evolving and elevating and learning how to love, and learning how to share, and learning how to interact — that’s what we’re all doing, you know,” said the Academy Award winner.
Moreover, he is confident that his business being blasted in front of the world does not give others a leg up. He noted, “Even though a lot of my stuff may be public, it’s like ain’t nobody doing better than me. It’s like people just don’t know your stuff. So, to me, I’m built for it, I’m built for it. My goal is for my life and my experience to be firewood on… everybody’s dreams… use it to learn and grow… and evolve and I ain’t taking it with me anyway.”
Catch the full interview HERE
Ramy Youssef Calls for the End of Israel & Palestine's Conflict During 'SNL' Opening Monologue
Ramy Youssef called for an end in the conflict between Israel and Palestine during his opening monologue on the March 30 episode of Saturday Night Live.
The comedian and Poor Things actor is hosting the latest episode of the popular late-night show, which features musical guest Travis Scott.
During his monologue, Ramy addressed the conflict and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
After joking about the upcoming presidential election, Ramy reflected on the power of prayer.
“All I have is prayers. That’s all I can do right now. In my friend group, I’m one of the only guys who prays. I’m friends with a lot of sinners,” he joked. He added that his friends call to ask for prayers.
For instance, one friend called to ask for support while he was in a custody battle over his dog. Another called to discuss a more serious subject.
“His whole family’s in Gaza. He goes, ‘Ramy, they’re suffering. I don’t know where half of them are. I don’t know what to do. Please, pray for them. It’s the only thing we can do,’” he recalled.
Ramy reflected on his prayers that night: “Please free the people of Palestine, please,” he said. “And please free the hostages. All the hostages.”
He continued, saying, “And while you’re it, free Mr. Bojangles. He’s a beautiful dog. I’m praying for that dog.
Ramy was one of many stars to call for a ceasefire in a meaningful way while attending the 2024 Oscars this month.
Daphne Joy Accuses Ex 50 Cent of 'Raping' and 'Physically Abusing' Her: 'You Are No Longer My Oppressor'
"The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son," a representative for the rapper shared with PEOPLE
Daphne Joy has accused her ex, 50 Cent, of physically and sexually assaulting her.
In an Instagram posted Thursday, Joy, 37 directly addressed her ex 50 Cent, 48, by putting his full legal name — Curtis James Jackson — at the top of the post. They share a 12-year-old son, Sire, together.
"Let's put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me. You are no longer my oppressor and my God will handle you from this point on," she wrote. Jackson has denied the claims.
"You have permanently damaged the last hope I had for you as a father to preserve our family with these last and final false claims made against me. You have broken our hearts for the last and final time."
Joy’s claims have come following 50 Cent's decision to pursue sole custody of their son, Sire. According to the rapper's representative, 50 Cent is doing so because of the allegations in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy that Joy worked as a sex worker.
A representative for the rapper shared the below statement:
"The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy, the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire. The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time."
In response, Joy posted on Instagram, "Family court, great!"
"He lacks a father figure in his life and needs male guidance. You're finally catching on," she added.
In addition to accusing 50 Cent of rape and abuse, Joy also called out her ex for his jokes about the ongoing allegations of rape and sex trafficking against Diddy.
"Everything is a joke to you until our safety is compromised, which is happening now. You are wreaking real havoc, frenzy, and chaos onto people's lives. How would u feel if Sire was the one in handcuffs? For nothing," she wrote.
The actress continued to discuss the rapper's relationship with their son, Sire. "We moved to New York to give you the opportunity to be a father to your son and you saw him 10 times out of the 2 years that we lived 1 mile away from you," alleged Joy. "I am tired of upholding and protecting an image to our son that you have never even earned."
Back in 2013, 50 Cent was charged with domestic violence against Joy and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor vandalism stemming from an incident where he allegedly kicked Joy in the stomach and destroyed her property during an argument. The rapper struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service.
In a separate Instagram post on Thursday, Joy refuted allegations made by producer Rodney Jones' in a sex trafficking lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs that she a sex worker.
"I am deeply hurt by the lies in Rodney Jones' lawsuit. The claim that I am sex worker is 100% false and character assassination," she wrote. "I am retaining an attorney to explore all legal remedies against both Rodney and his attorney."
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
LSU’s Angel Reese: UCLA Coach Caused Chaos – Kim Mulkey Torches LA Times for ‘Good vs Evil Piece’
*LSU star Angel Reese revealed the ruckus during the handshake exchange following the Tigers’ 78-69 triumph over UCLA in the Sweet 16 game on Saturday sprouted from an assistant coach “getting a little too animated” and “talking a little crazy.”
The broadcast of the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament game seized the tense instance when Reese seemed to engage in dialogue with a member of the UCLA contingent.
Initial conjecture proposed Reese had a verbal altercation with Bruins’ head coach Cori Close, who seemed displeased with something Reese uttered toward the UCLA bench upon her exit from the game with only 30 seconds on the clock due to fouls. Nonetheless, Reese clarified that her remarks were aimed at an assistant coach.
“Oh no, she told me ‘good game,’” Reese elucidated when questioned about the incident during LSU’s postgame press conference. “It was another coach getting a little too animated.”
“It was another coach talking a little crazy.” When probed to expound further, Reese retorted with “Next question.”
The turmoil appeared to commence when Reese fouled out in the game’s waning moments. As she made her way to the bench, she glanced back and appeared to exchange words toward the UCLA bench.
An impassioned Close approached an official about the matter and reportedly expressed displeasure that a technical foul wasn’t called.
“That’s just not who we are,” Close remarked regarding Reese’s allegations after the game. “I don’t want to say anything about Angel. I will only speak to what the Bruins are, and the Bruins are classy, speaking life into each other. And we are not gonna give that any – we would never do that, and especially, it would never come from one of my coaches … absolutely not.”
In the game, Flau’jae Johnson tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Reese notched her 26th double-double of the season, propelling LSU closer to a second consecutive title.
In the meantime, let’s delve into LSU coach Kim Mulkey’s response to the Los Angeles Times. After the defending national champions rallied to defeat UCLA and progress to the Elite Eight in the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament, Mulkey fired back at the Times for what she deemed a “sexist” commentary by writer Ben Bolch. The column depicted the Sweet 16 showdown as “good versus evil. Right versus wrong. Inclusive versus divisive.”
One paragraph that particularly irked Mulkey reads, “Do you prefer America’s sweethearts or its dirty debutantes? Milk and cookies or Louisiana hot sauce.”
“The one thing I’m not going to let you do, I’m not going to let you attack young people, and there were some things in this commentary, guys, that you should be offended by as women. It was so sexist, and they don’t even know it,” Mulkey voiced.
“It was good versus evil in that game today. Evil? Called us dirty debutants? Take your phone out right now and Google dirty debutants and tell me what it says. Dirty debutantes? Are you kidding me? I’m not going to let you talk about 18-to-21-year-old kids in that tone.”
Brandy Reveals That She Is Open To Doing A Reunion Special With Her “Moesha” Co-Stars: “I Would Actually Love That”
Brandy is all in for a “Moesha” cast reunion! At her Stella Rosa Brandy tasting in Houston on Wednesday, Brandy caught up with Page Six, sharing her enthusiasm for a potential reunion with her “Moesha” co-stars, despite not having seen them in quite some time.
“I would actually love that,” the actress and singer expressed. “I haven’t seen the cast in a long time, and I would love to catch up with everyone and see what they’re up to.”
Brandy also admitted that she hasn’t kept in touch with her former cast members but continues to be “very supportive” of them from afar.
Best known for her role as Moesha Mitchell, Brandy starred in the beloved series from 1996 to 2001, alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph, Shar Jackson, William Allen Young, Countess Vaughn, Marcus T. Paulk, Fredro Starr, and the late Lamont Bentley and Yvette Wilson.
At the event, Brandy, who has recently become the face of Stella Rosa’s brandy line, revealed her daughter has tried all three new flavors: Smooth Black, Honey Peach, and Tropical Passion.
“She came to a Stella Rosa event a few months back. Her favorite is Honey Peach, which she loves,” Brandy shared. “Though I don’t want her to love it too much, since I’m still the mom!”
Brandy explained her partnership with Stella Rosa was a natural fit, aligning with her family values and the belief that drinks can bring people together.
"I'm talking to Paris Hilton. I'm talking to Rihanna and everything. I'm smiling because you know when I smile like I get nervous," she recalled. "I'm all up in Paris Hilton's face and everything because we're sitting like right across, like right next to each other."
She thought everything went well until the party was over. "You know when I f**king went home, you know what I noticed? That I have something black right here," she pointed at her teeth. "I noticed I had something black in my f**king teeth the whole f**king time."
Cardi previously commented on the possibility of collaborating with Rihanna in the future. However, she expressed reservations, saying, "I love Rihanna's music, but I don't make music like that."
"I sound kinda stupid trying to sing like that. I sound stupid trying to make music like that. So, if I ever get that perfect record, I can not wait until I feel like, 'This song…I know she's going to like it.' I don't want to send her nothing like, 'Ho, what the f**k is this s**t? Take this thing out of my face.'
Nickelodeon Star Matthew Underwood Reveals He's Sexually Abused By His Agent
In the wake of the release of Investigation Discovery's "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," former child actor Matthew Underwood has spoken out about his own experiences of abuse as a kid while he was still in the industry.
Underwood, known for his role in Nickelodeon's "Zoey 101," revealed on Instagram that he had been mistreated by multiple people while working as a teen actor. He shared that he had lost close friends after being molested by their stepfather at the age of 12 and his agent had crushed his self-esteem with sexual assault at 19, leading him to leave Los Angeles and give up acting.
While he acknowledged that many were expecting him to respond to the "Quiet on Set" docu-series, Underwood stated that he had "nothing to add to the conversation" because he "never had a bad experience on set of a Nickelodeon show" and "never had a bad experience" with producer Dan Schneider.
He emphasized that his decision to remain silent had been personal and for good reasons, "Just because a person doesn't shout from the rooftops that pedophiles are bad or that people can suck - that does not mean they don't have their own reasons for staying silent."
Underwood stated that he had no desire or expectation to work with Dan Schneider again. His goal was to encourage others to believe in the possibility of redemption and to support those who were being harassed for their silence.
"Please stop wishing death upon my family and please reconsider harassing other actors who wish to maintain their privacy - you never know who has already been a victim of the hell you’re wishing upon them," he pleaded.
Chance Perdomo, ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ and ‘Gen V’ Star, Dies at 27
The actor died as a result of a motorcycle accident, his representatives told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement. Nobody else was involved in the accident.
“His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest,” a statement from his reps said. “We ask to please respect the family’s wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother.”
Most recently, Perdomo starred in Prime Video’s The Boys spinoff, Gen V, which saw him take on the role of Andre Anderson, a popular student at Godolkin University who is capable of magnetically manipulating things.
“We can’t quite wrap our heads around this,” the producers of the series shared in a statement. “For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn’t make sense. We are so sorry for Chance’s family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight.”
In their own statement, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television, which also produces Gen V, wrote, “The entire Gen V family is devastated by the sudden passing of Chance Perdomo. Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television extend our heartfelt thoughts and support to Chance’s family and all who loved him at this difficult time.”
Gen V arrived in late September amid the actors strike and went on to be a hit with critics, quickly earning a season two renewal weeks after it debuted. However, Amazon said it would be pushing the production start date of the second installment, which had been expected to begin filming this April.
Prior to the Prime Video series, the actor portrayed the lovable Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina’s (Kiernan Shipka) cousin, in Netflix’s Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. His character often acted as Sabrina’s conscience as well as her accomplice, often keeping secrets for her, despite being worried her practices may put her at risk.
Chance Perdomo was born on Oct. 19, 1996, in Los Angeles but raised in Southampton, England, after moving there with his mother. He originally intended to study law after graduating from college but decided to pursue acting instead. He moved to London, where he joined the National Youth Theatre and later trained at the Identity School of Acting.
Chilling Adventures of Sabrina marked the actor’s first major role. He previously told THR that one of his first auditions was for the part of Jughead Jones in Riverdale, which eventually went to Cole Sprouse. However, Perdomo stood out to Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, who created both Sabrina and Riverdale, and he cast him as Ambrose.
“[I] did some self-tapes, and I got quite a few rounds and I had no idea how close I got,” the actor said. “They kept me in mind, and I had no idea until later Roberto was like, ‘Brother, do you know how close you got? … It was almost you.'”
Despite losing out on the role, Perdomo shared he had no hard feelings toward Sprouse. “I’m not even mad,” he said. “I grew up watching Cole Sprouse and his brother [Dylan Sprouse], and to have come close and lose it to one of the people I used to watch, it’s good.”
In addition to his major TV roles, the Gen V star had a recurring part in the After film series, portraying Landon Gibson. He also made appearances in Midsomer Murders, Killed by My Debt, for which he received a BAFTA nom, Hetty Feather and Shakespeare & Hathaway: Private Investigators.
"It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of Chance Perdomo's untimely passing as a result of a motorcycle accident," his family and reps said in a joint statement to E! News March 30. "Authorities have advised that no other individuals were involved."
The statement continued, "His passion for the arts and insatiable appetite for life was felt by all who knew him, and his warmth will carry on in those who he loved dearest. We ask to please respect the family's wish for privacy as they mourn the loss of their beloved son and brother."
The actor, who also appeared on Chilling Adventures of Sabrina, had shared a photo of a motorcycle on his Instagram two weeks before his death. He captioned his March 17 post, "Day 77. Final calm before storm. #backontheroad."
Perdomo was born in Los Angeles and raised in England. He began his onscreen acting career almost a decade ago.
After appearing in the 2018 BBC film Killed by My Debt, which earned him a BAFTA nomination, he went on to play Ambrose Spellman, Sabrina Spellman's British warlock cousin, on the Netflix series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
After the show ended its four-season run in 2020, he played Landon in the last three films of After romantic drama movie series, most recently After Everything, released in 2023. Gen V debuted in September of that year, with him playing Andre Anderson, a "supe" college student with magnetic manipulation powers.
This year, Perdomo finished filming the action-comedy movie Bad Man with Seann William Scott and Rob Riggle and also began preparing for production on season two of Gen V.
"We can't quite wrap our heads around this," the producers of the series shared in a statement to the Hollywood Reporter. "For those of us who knew him and worked with him, Chance was always charming and smiling, an enthusiastic force of nature, an incredibly talented performer, and more than anything else, just a very kind, lovely person. Even writing about him in the past tense doesn't make sense."
They added, "We are so sorry for Chance's family, and we are grieving the loss of our friend and colleague. Hug your loved ones tonight."
American YouTuber reportedly kidnapped by gang in Haiti
An American YouTube personally has apparently found himself in a perilous situation after traveling to Haiti. Addison Pierre Maalouf, widely recognized as YourFellowArab, went to the country to interview Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier, the infamous leader of G9 Family and Allies. Within 24 hours of arriving, Maalouf and his Haitian colleague were abducted by members of the 400 Mawozo gang on March 14. Held for a staggering $600,000 ransom, Maalouf's captors have already received $40,000, but persist in demanding a substantial sum for his release.
“Tried keeping it private for two weeks, but it’s getting out everywhere now," wrote streamer Lalem on social media on Thursday (March 28). "Yes, Arab has been kidnapped in Haiti and we’re working on getting him out. Love y'all, he’ll be out soon." Lalem also shared Maalouf's last video, wherein he cautioned viewers about gang dominance in the area. "This is the last video he recorded before he got kidnapped. If you have his number, please don’t text him while he’s in there for safety reasons," he added.
Another YouTuber, Miles "Lord Miles" Routledge, also chimed in on the crisis and stated that he had direct communication with Maalouf via a captor’s phone. "Arab went in with Sean Roubens Jean Sacra, a fixer in Haiti, who Arab met up [with] in the Dominican Republic." He tweeted in a lengthy thread. "Sean has also been kidnapped. Sean was the fixer for the excellent YouTuber ChrisMustList and many others. Arab entered the country 10 days ago to film the riots." He then claimed that Maalouf is being kept “in a cage in a place on the eastern outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince.”
Routledge continued, "Some of Arab’s friends have privately, and now publicly, said some negative things about him going to Haiti. I don't appreciate this one bit. I'm nowhere close to Arab but he was trying to bring good content about a collapsing part of the world. He does not need this right now."
Will Smith addresses the public’s misjudgment of his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith
From the infamous entanglement to them living their lives separately but still together as life partners, the duo of almost 27 years both gave their accounts of life’s tribulations in their respective memoirs, “Will” and Jada’s “Worthy,” yet there is more to be unveiled. And despite matters of the heart being deeply personal, the actor would not have it any other way than carefully sharing it with the masses. He said just that in his new interview for “360 with Speedy.”
“I actually did intend for them to be that way. I want my life to be helpful,” said the seasoned entertainer after being asked about the dizzying frenzy he and his wife faced last year. Admittedly so, Will added, “the only misjudgment I felt of that is that the world wouldn’t be gentle.”
He continued, “I want my life to be examined, and if I can learn something that will help you, if I can say something in this interview that when you leave, you’re like, ‘D**n, that was great,’ Will got bitten down, you know, that road; now Speedy don’t have to go down that one, right. So, there certainly can be more artistry in the delivery of the gift, but I want to be able to talk about the things I’ve done right [and] the things I’ve done wrong and be able to deliver them for people to look at, you know. To me, an unexamined life is almost worthless, you know.”
The Bad Boys: Ride or Die star then teased that 2024 will more than likely follow-up on the intimate revelations of his and Jada’s shared lives. “I’m gonna do it more artfully this year… I’m certainly going to be a little more delicate with it, but to me, the process of evolving and elevating and learning how to love, and learning how to share, and learning how to interact — that’s what we’re all doing, you know,” said the Academy Award winner.
Moreover, he is confident that his business being blasted in front of the world does not give others a leg up. He noted, “Even though a lot of my stuff may be public, it’s like ain’t nobody doing better than me. It’s like people just don’t know your stuff. So, to me, I’m built for it, I’m built for it. My goal is for my life and my experience to be firewood on… everybody’s dreams… use it to learn and grow… and evolve and I ain’t taking it with me anyway.”
Catch the full interview HERE
Ramy Youssef Calls for the End of Israel & Palestine's Conflict During 'SNL' Opening Monologue
Ramy Youssef called for an end in the conflict between Israel and Palestine during his opening monologue on the March 30 episode of Saturday Night Live.
The comedian and Poor Things actor is hosting the latest episode of the popular late-night show, which features musical guest Travis Scott.
During his monologue, Ramy addressed the conflict and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.
After joking about the upcoming presidential election, Ramy reflected on the power of prayer.
“All I have is prayers. That’s all I can do right now. In my friend group, I’m one of the only guys who prays. I’m friends with a lot of sinners,” he joked. He added that his friends call to ask for prayers.
For instance, one friend called to ask for support while he was in a custody battle over his dog. Another called to discuss a more serious subject.
“His whole family’s in Gaza. He goes, ‘Ramy, they’re suffering. I don’t know where half of them are. I don’t know what to do. Please, pray for them. It’s the only thing we can do,’” he recalled.
Ramy reflected on his prayers that night: “Please free the people of Palestine, please,” he said. “And please free the hostages. All the hostages.”
He continued, saying, “And while you’re it, free Mr. Bojangles. He’s a beautiful dog. I’m praying for that dog.
Ramy was one of many stars to call for a ceasefire in a meaningful way while attending the 2024 Oscars this month.
Daphne Joy Accuses Ex 50 Cent of 'Raping' and 'Physically Abusing' Her: 'You Are No Longer My Oppressor'
Daphne Joy has accused her ex, 50 Cent, of physically and sexually assaulting her.
In an Instagram posted Thursday, Joy, 37 directly addressed her ex 50 Cent, 48, by putting his full legal name — Curtis James Jackson — at the top of the post. They share a 12-year-old son, Sire, together.
"Let's put the real focus on your true evil actions of raping me and physically abusing me. You are no longer my oppressor and my God will handle you from this point on," she wrote. Jackson has denied the claims.
"You have permanently damaged the last hope I had for you as a father to preserve our family with these last and final false claims made against me. You have broken our hearts for the last and final time."
Joy’s claims have come following 50 Cent's decision to pursue sole custody of their son, Sire. According to the rapper's representative, 50 Cent is doing so because of the allegations in Rodney Jones’ lawsuit against Diddy that Joy worked as a sex worker.
A representative for the rapper shared the below statement:
"The disturbing allegations in the sworn pleadings recently filed in a court case related to Daphne Joy, the mother of my twelve year old child, has required me to take all necessary legal actions to protect my son Sire. The most recent false and baseless accusations by Daphne Joy are clearly in response to my decision to seek sole custody of my son. My son Sire is my main priority and keeping him in a safe environment is my only focus at this time."
In response, Joy posted on Instagram, "Family court, great!"
"He lacks a father figure in his life and needs male guidance. You're finally catching on," she added.
In addition to accusing 50 Cent of rape and abuse, Joy also called out her ex for his jokes about the ongoing allegations of rape and sex trafficking against Diddy.
"Everything is a joke to you until our safety is compromised, which is happening now. You are wreaking real havoc, frenzy, and chaos onto people's lives. How would u feel if Sire was the one in handcuffs? For nothing," she wrote.
The actress continued to discuss the rapper's relationship with their son, Sire. "We moved to New York to give you the opportunity to be a father to your son and you saw him 10 times out of the 2 years that we lived 1 mile away from you," alleged Joy. "I am tired of upholding and protecting an image to our son that you have never even earned."
Back in 2013, 50 Cent was charged with domestic violence against Joy and pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of misdemeanor vandalism stemming from an incident where he allegedly kicked Joy in the stomach and destroyed her property during an argument. The rapper struck a deal with Los Angeles prosecutors for three years' probation and 30 days of community service.
In a separate Instagram post on Thursday, Joy refuted allegations made by producer Rodney Jones' in a sex trafficking lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs that she a sex worker.
"I am deeply hurt by the lies in Rodney Jones' lawsuit. The claim that I am sex worker is 100% false and character assassination," she wrote. "I am retaining an attorney to explore all legal remedies against both Rodney and his attorney."
If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to thehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or go to rainn.org.
LSU’s Angel Reese: UCLA Coach Caused Chaos – Kim Mulkey Torches LA Times for ‘Good vs Evil Piece’
*LSU star Angel Reese revealed the ruckus during the handshake exchange following the Tigers’ 78-69 triumph over UCLA in the Sweet 16 game on Saturday sprouted from an assistant coach “getting a little too animated” and “talking a little crazy.”
The broadcast of the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament game seized the tense instance when Reese seemed to engage in dialogue with a member of the UCLA contingent.
Initial conjecture proposed Reese had a verbal altercation with Bruins’ head coach Cori Close, who seemed displeased with something Reese uttered toward the UCLA bench upon her exit from the game with only 30 seconds on the clock due to fouls. Nonetheless, Reese clarified that her remarks were aimed at an assistant coach.
“Oh no, she told me ‘good game,’” Reese elucidated when questioned about the incident during LSU’s postgame press conference. “It was another coach getting a little too animated.”
“It was another coach talking a little crazy.” When probed to expound further, Reese retorted with “Next question.”
The turmoil appeared to commence when Reese fouled out in the game’s waning moments. As she made her way to the bench, she glanced back and appeared to exchange words toward the UCLA bench.
An impassioned Close approached an official about the matter and reportedly expressed displeasure that a technical foul wasn’t called.
“That’s just not who we are,” Close remarked regarding Reese’s allegations after the game. “I don’t want to say anything about Angel. I will only speak to what the Bruins are, and the Bruins are classy, speaking life into each other. And we are not gonna give that any – we would never do that, and especially, it would never come from one of my coaches … absolutely not.”
In the game, Flau’jae Johnson tallied 24 points and 12 rebounds, while Reese notched her 26th double-double of the season, propelling LSU closer to a second consecutive title.
In the meantime, let’s delve into LSU coach Kim Mulkey’s response to the Los Angeles Times. After the defending national champions rallied to defeat UCLA and progress to the Elite Eight in the women’s basketball NCAA Tournament, Mulkey fired back at the Times for what she deemed a “sexist” commentary by writer Ben Bolch. The column depicted the Sweet 16 showdown as “good versus evil. Right versus wrong. Inclusive versus divisive.”
One paragraph that particularly irked Mulkey reads, “Do you prefer America’s sweethearts or its dirty debutantes? Milk and cookies or Louisiana hot sauce.”
“The one thing I’m not going to let you do, I’m not going to let you attack young people, and there were some things in this commentary, guys, that you should be offended by as women. It was so sexist, and they don’t even know it,” Mulkey voiced.
“It was good versus evil in that game today. Evil? Called us dirty debutants? Take your phone out right now and Google dirty debutants and tell me what it says. Dirty debutantes? Are you kidding me? I’m not going to let you talk about 18-to-21-year-old kids in that tone.”
Brandy Reveals That She Is Open To Doing A Reunion Special With Her “Moesha” Co-Stars: “I Would Actually Love That”
“I would actually love that,” the actress and singer expressed. “I haven’t seen the cast in a long time, and I would love to catch up with everyone and see what they’re up to.”
Brandy also admitted that she hasn’t kept in touch with her former cast members but continues to be “very supportive” of them from afar.
Best known for her role as Moesha Mitchell, Brandy starred in the beloved series from 1996 to 2001, alongside Sheryl Lee Ralph, Shar Jackson, William Allen Young, Countess Vaughn, Marcus T. Paulk, Fredro Starr, and the late Lamont Bentley and Yvette Wilson.
At the event, Brandy, who has recently become the face of Stella Rosa’s brandy line, revealed her daughter has tried all three new flavors: Smooth Black, Honey Peach, and Tropical Passion.
“She came to a Stella Rosa event a few months back. Her favorite is Honey Peach, which she loves,” Brandy shared. “Though I don’t want her to love it too much, since I’m still the mom!”
Brandy explained her partnership with Stella Rosa was a natural fit, aligning with her family values and the belief that drinks can bring people together.
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