#MAGFAB: Lizzo for WOMEN’S HEALTH’s Summer Issue!
Lizzo inspired a wave of empowerment and body positivity by shattering beauty standards and affirming that health and self-love aren’t about fitting into a mold. Now, the four-time Grammy winner is embracing a new chapter of self-love, body positivity, and personal growth with her fifth studio album, Love In Real Life, on the way. Featured on the cover of WOMEN’S HEALTH’s Summer 2025 issue, Lizzo opens up about how she’s reinventing her life and her body—on her own terms—and the mindset shift that’s helped her change everything. Plus, in an episode of the WOMEN’S HEALTH “Strong Like” video series accompanying the cover story, the pop icon shares the workouts that make her feel strong and confident, training her mind and body with a mix of strength workouts, hiking, and pickleball.
On what inspires her to move: “I’ve never regretted a workout. After, I always feel better. I work out for mental health first. Exercise is the best mood enhancer.”
On the impact of the backlash and criticism she faced when she was sued by former backup dancers in 2023: “You look around and think about every person you’ve ever known and every experience, and you wonder, Was that real? I got very paranoid and isolated. I used to walk into glam and be like, ‘Oh, let me tell you about this crazy sh*t that happened last night!’ I couldn’t do that anymore. I pushed everyone away. I wasn’t even talking to my therapist. I wasn’t present. I wasn’t open. I wasn’t myself anymore.”
On her darkest days: “It got to the point where it’s just like, well…You ever get tired of living? It got to the point where I was like, ‘I could die.’ I never attempted to kill myself or thought about it, but I did think, If everyone hates you and thinks you’re a terrible person, then what’s the point?”
On receiving support and encouragement from fans when she attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour—after months of being isolated and feeling depressed: “I was so nervous…It made me feel like, wow, maybe I don’t want to die. Life is worth living. That was the kick-starter to me being like, ‘Okay, Melissa, get your *ss in gear and take your f*cking life back.’”
On how relinquishing her socials to her team and not reading comments was a step toward self-restoration: “My validation was from external sources, people telling me they loved me, or that I look good, and accepting me. It helped me build self-confidence. But if that’s all I’m getting my validation from, when it changes—and it will, because people are not always going to like you—what happens? Where are you going to get your love from? I can convince myself that I’m beautiful, my body fine, no matter how big or small. But reminding myself that you can’t let others tell you who you are—that was hard work.”
On struggling with disordered eating—binge eating, specifically—as an adult: “There were times when I would eat so much that my stomach hurt. When I was done, I would be so uncomfortable, I couldn’t breathe and wouldn’t let anyone know. I would hide it…].I had so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food. If I were sad, anxious, stressed, or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly. And then I would wait for everybody to leave, secretly order two separate meals on a food delivery site, then order dessert on a separate one.”
On the mental work it took to get her habits in check to achieve what she describes as a “very sustainable” lifestyle”: “There’s a balance. I think that’s what true health is…There was a lot of shame and guilt I had to forgive myself for…I’ll open up a bag of BarkThins, and once I get to the fourth one, I close [the bag]. I’ll be like, ‘Okay, Melissa, put it back on the table. You had enough.’ I’ll grab one more for the road and then drink a sh*t ton of water. It’s a beautiful balance where it’s like, if you allow yourself to have something, you can enjoy it without overindulging and hurting yourself. I’m so proud of myself for overcoming that.”
On having suffering from back pain due to pressure from her weight: “I couldn’t wear heels for an extended amount of time anymore. Now, baby, I wear heels to the grocery store!”
On how her shift toward a deeper sense of self-worth was solidified on a trip to Bali in August 2024: “I talked to this Tibetan monk who didn’t know I was a famous singer. He was like, ‘You worry too much about other people. You need to trust yourself. You need to tell yourself you are incredible, prioritize your ideas, and don’t let someone tell you they know what’s best for you more than you.’ After talking to him, I had this clarity; nothing could shake me anymore. [The public] can’t manipulate my feelings. You see somebody now who is very protective, but not guarded. I don’t not care; I just don’t carry.”
On radical self-love: “Me saying I love myself in 2016 was offensive to people…It’s radical to f*ck with yourself. I had to fight for that [to love myself]. And now I’m fighting again.”
On her transformative approach to shedding pounds, leaving room for the possibility of more shame-free physical change in the future: “Let me tell you this. It’s okay to release weight. It’s okay to gain weight after you’ve released weight, because what you’re not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger.”
On not condemning use of GLP-1s, though she ultimately decided they weren’t for her: “If I did all of this on Ozempic, if I did all this with surgery, I would be just as proud of myself, because this sh*t is hard. Everyone who’s ever been in a bigger body knows that this sh*t ain’t easy. Existing isn’t easy.”
On always seeing herself as beautiful, no matter how her body evolves: “I like how I look now. I still think I’m big. I’m definitely in the ‘two-something to do something’ crew. I’m still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs—I think I’m just a smaller version. Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same. Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn’t exist.”
On how the upcoming Love in Real Life—which is about cherishing human connection and the work it takes to find happiness—will be her most vulnerable album yet: “On all my past albums, I’m at the destination—like, I walked my fine ass out the door, and I feel good as hell. But nobody knows how I got there…I let you in on the process…We’re at such a turning point for human existence that if someone doesn’t show young people the way to connect, to crave human connection and seek it, it could be a lost practice…It’s about finding yourself again.”
On being ready to embrace whatever may come next: “There’s a part of me that could easily be exploited and taken advantage of that has been broken off. I don’t miss it. I’m proud of the person I’ve become. I feel like I’ve turned everything I’ve been through into growth.”
Lizzo inspired a wave of empowerment and body positivity by shattering beauty standards and affirming that health and self-love aren’t about fitting into a mold. Now, the four-time Grammy winner is embracing a new chapter of self-love, body positivity, and personal growth with her fifth studio album, Love In Real Life, on the way. Featured on the cover of WOMEN’S HEALTH’s Summer 2025 issue, Lizzo opens up about how she’s reinventing her life and her body—on her own terms—and the mindset shift that’s helped her change everything. Plus, in an episode of the WOMEN’S HEALTH “Strong Like” video series accompanying the cover story, the pop icon shares the workouts that make her feel strong and confident, training her mind and body with a mix of strength workouts, hiking, and pickleball.
On the impact of the backlash and criticism she faced when she was sued by former backup dancers in 2023: “You look around and think about every person you’ve ever known and every experience, and you wonder, Was that real? I got very paranoid and isolated. I used to walk into glam and be like, ‘Oh, let me tell you about this crazy sh*t that happened last night!’ I couldn’t do that anymore. I pushed everyone away. I wasn’t even talking to my therapist. I wasn’t present. I wasn’t open. I wasn’t myself anymore.”
On her darkest days: “It got to the point where it’s just like, well…You ever get tired of living? It got to the point where I was like, ‘I could die.’ I never attempted to kill myself or thought about it, but I did think, If everyone hates you and thinks you’re a terrible person, then what’s the point?”
On receiving support and encouragement from fans when she attended Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour—after months of being isolated and feeling depressed: “I was so nervous…It made me feel like, wow, maybe I don’t want to die. Life is worth living. That was the kick-starter to me being like, ‘Okay, Melissa, get your *ss in gear and take your f*cking life back.’”
On struggling with disordered eating—binge eating, specifically—as an adult: “There were times when I would eat so much that my stomach hurt. When I was done, I would be so uncomfortable, I couldn’t breathe and wouldn’t let anyone know. I would hide it…].I had so much food noise and connected so much emotion to food. If I were sad, anxious, stressed, or working a lot, I would snack and just eat constantly. And then I would wait for everybody to leave, secretly order two separate meals on a food delivery site, then order dessert on a separate one.”
On the mental work it took to get her habits in check to achieve what she describes as a “very sustainable” lifestyle”: “There’s a balance. I think that’s what true health is…There was a lot of shame and guilt I had to forgive myself for…I’ll open up a bag of BarkThins, and once I get to the fourth one, I close [the bag]. I’ll be like, ‘Okay, Melissa, put it back on the table. You had enough.’ I’ll grab one more for the road and then drink a sh*t ton of water. It’s a beautiful balance where it’s like, if you allow yourself to have something, you can enjoy it without overindulging and hurting yourself. I’m so proud of myself for overcoming that.”
On having suffering from back pain due to pressure from her weight: “I couldn’t wear heels for an extended amount of time anymore. Now, baby, I wear heels to the grocery store!”
On how her shift toward a deeper sense of self-worth was solidified on a trip to Bali in August 2024: “I talked to this Tibetan monk who didn’t know I was a famous singer. He was like, ‘You worry too much about other people. You need to trust yourself. You need to tell yourself you are incredible, prioritize your ideas, and don’t let someone tell you they know what’s best for you more than you.’ After talking to him, I had this clarity; nothing could shake me anymore. [The public] can’t manipulate my feelings. You see somebody now who is very protective, but not guarded. I don’t not care; I just don’t carry.”
On radical self-love: “Me saying I love myself in 2016 was offensive to people…It’s radical to f*ck with yourself. I had to fight for that [to love myself]. And now I’m fighting again.”
On her transformative approach to shedding pounds, leaving room for the possibility of more shame-free physical change in the future: “Let me tell you this. It’s okay to release weight. It’s okay to gain weight after you’ve released weight, because what you’re not going to do is shame me if my body changes again and I get bigger.”
On not condemning use of GLP-1s, though she ultimately decided they weren’t for her: “If I did all of this on Ozempic, if I did all this with surgery, I would be just as proud of myself, because this sh*t is hard. Everyone who’s ever been in a bigger body knows that this sh*t ain’t easy. Existing isn’t easy.”
On always seeing herself as beautiful, no matter how her body evolves: “I like how I look now. I still think I’m big. I’m definitely in the ‘two-something to do something’ crew. I’m still wearing plus-size clothing. I have the same rolls. I got the same belly, the same thighs—I think I’m just a smaller version. Body positivity has nothing to do with staying the same. Body positivity is the radical act of daring to exist loudly and proudly in a society that told you you shouldn’t exist.”
On how the upcoming Love in Real Life—which is about cherishing human connection and the work it takes to find happiness—will be her most vulnerable album yet: “On all my past albums, I’m at the destination—like, I walked my fine ass out the door, and I feel good as hell. But nobody knows how I got there…I let you in on the process…We’re at such a turning point for human existence that if someone doesn’t show young people the way to connect, to crave human connection and seek it, it could be a lost practice…It’s about finding yourself again.”
On being ready to embrace whatever may come next: “There’s a part of me that could easily be exploited and taken advantage of that has been broken off. I don’t miss it. I’m proud of the person I’ve become. I feel like I’ve turned everything I’ve been through into growth.”
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#RHOA: Kandi Burruss Calls Out Daughter Riley for $14,000 Club Bill!
Riley Burruss is dropping a bank account bombshell on mom Kandi Burruss. The Real Housewives of Atlanta alum pays a visit to her daughter in New York City in E! News' exclusive sneak peek at the July 1 episode of Bravo's Next Gen NYC.
The hilarious preview opens with fellow RHOA kid Ariana Biermann—daughter of series alum Kim Zolciak—sharing how she connected with Riley, 22, after they each moved to the Big Apple.
I have been with Riley every single day since I moved here," Ariana, 23, tells Kandi and her husband Todd Tucker. "She is literally my best friend. I'm like, 'You are my favorite part of New York.'"
Their rekindled friendship leaves Kandi overjoyed. "I love this," the Grammy winner replies. "This is great."
However, Todd wants the juicy details on Riley and Ariana's latest drama with their costars.
"So, Riley kind of brushed over the friend group," he interjects. "Who was the dude that you was having a problem with?"
The cast member in question? Charlie Zakkour.
I'm paying for 1942 bottles? I paid for it, mom! - With what?! It better not be on the card that I pay for.
As Riley recounts, "We went out and he's like, 'Oh, y'all, let's split a table.' We were going to The Box. Charlie came, brought, like, 10 girls. I literally had nowhere to sit and I'm like, 'Charlie, okay, you have all these girls here. I don't have any space. You guys are drinking up all the alcohol.' 1942 bottle, so it wasn't cheap."
Riley's story is cut short when Kandi exclaims, "I'm paying for 1942 bottles?!"
Even though the recent college grad clarifies, "I paid for it, mom!" the XScape singer fires back with, "With what?! It better not be on the card that I pay for. What did he chip in? That's what I wanna know."
Riley continues, "Basically he's mad at me because I ended up kicking him out of the table," before dropping the price tag bombshell: "It was 14-something."
The hilarious preview opens with fellow RHOA kid Ariana Biermann—daughter of series alum Kim Zolciak—sharing how she connected with Riley, 22, after they each moved to the Big Apple.
I have been with Riley every single day since I moved here," Ariana, 23, tells Kandi and her husband Todd Tucker. "She is literally my best friend. I'm like, 'You are my favorite part of New York.'"
Their rekindled friendship leaves Kandi overjoyed. "I love this," the Grammy winner replies. "This is great."
However, Todd wants the juicy details on Riley and Ariana's latest drama with their costars.
"So, Riley kind of brushed over the friend group," he interjects. "Who was the dude that you was having a problem with?"
The cast member in question? Charlie Zakkour.
I'm paying for 1942 bottles? I paid for it, mom! - With what?! It better not be on the card that I pay for.
As Riley recounts, "We went out and he's like, 'Oh, y'all, let's split a table.' We were going to The Box. Charlie came, brought, like, 10 girls. I literally had nowhere to sit and I'm like, 'Charlie, okay, you have all these girls here. I don't have any space. You guys are drinking up all the alcohol.' 1942 bottle, so it wasn't cheap."
Riley's story is cut short when Kandi exclaims, "I'm paying for 1942 bottles?!"
Even though the recent college grad clarifies, "I paid for it, mom!" the XScape singer fires back with, "With what?! It better not be on the card that I pay for. What did he chip in? That's what I wanna know."
Riley continues, "Basically he's mad at me because I ended up kicking him out of the table," before dropping the price tag bombshell: "It was 14-something."
Kandi's response to the whopping cost? "$14,000?! Girl!"
But Riley shared slightly less painful news, adding, "My part was seven-something."
However, Ariana revealed their costar Emira D'Spain "is splitting it in half with you."
The hilarious back and forth concludes with Kandi sharing, "You got too much money to burn. You're really gonna have to figure out your finances, honey."
Next Gen NYC airs Tuesday at 9 p.m. on Bravo. In the meantime, keep reading to meet all of the famous kids starring on the Bravo series.
#NewMusic from Eric Roberson Releases New Single, “Over You, Under You”!
OVER YOU, UNDER YOU” is the second song to be released from Eric Roberson’s anticipated 18th studio album, “Beautifully All Over The Place.” The forthcoming album will be globally released on July 23rd. “Over You, Under You,” was written and produced by Eric Roberson, Rodney Jones for Art of Artez Productions and Brett “B Dubb” Baker. “This is a special song to me, it contains some of my favorite elements in music. tempo, word play, collaboration and funk. Najee and Jayshawn Champion are two of my favorite artists and friends, so it’s an honor to have them bring so much to this song. if you allow it, the song can pull you in a multitude of directions. Lyrical content usually found on a ballad; instrumentation usually heard on a jazz record and tempo usually felt in house and dance music. We broke rules and loved every part of it,” shares Eric Roberson.
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Fans can catch up with ERIC ROBERSON on the road as he embarks on his “Beautifully All Over The Place” Tour. For tickets and additional information, please visit “Beautifully All Over The Place” Tour.
Indeed, nothing less than heartfelt gratitude for the blessing of being able to continue releasing music through his very own Blue Erro Soul Entertainment, as well as accolades which have included two successive Grammy nominations for “Best Urban/Alternative Performance” (for “A Tale of two” in 2010; “Still” in 2011), a BET J Virtual Award for “Underground Artist of the Year” (2008), being distinguished as the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and sold-out tours throughout the world is what makes Eric Roberson, “The Soul Man himself”.
Indeed, nothing less than heartfelt gratitude for the blessing of being able to continue releasing music through his very own Blue Erro Soul Entertainment, as well as accolades which have included two successive Grammy nominations for “Best Urban/Alternative Performance” (for “A Tale of two” in 2010; “Still” in 2011), a BET J Virtual Award for “Underground Artist of the Year” (2008), being distinguished as the first independent artist to be nominated for a BET Award in 2007 and sold-out tours throughout the world is what makes Eric Roberson, “The Soul Man himself”.
#HipHopNews: Benny The Butcher Reignites Beef With Freddie Gibbs On ‘Position Of Power’
Benny the Butcher has reignited his feud with Freddie Gibbs after flaming his former collaborator on his new song “Position of Power”.
On the track, the Butcher made reference to the time Gibbs got jumped in Buffalo in 2022 and had his chain snatched.
Benny spat: “Rumors back home that we took some jewels / Some shit that don’t even cost a ‘B’ on my chain. Benny the Butcher the reason these rappers can’t eat in this lane.”
Gibbs has yet to respond to the Griselda rapper.
Gibbs last took a jab at Benny in March on “The Big 2” where he rapped: “I seen my ex ho with the opps, I never get into drama / They both got crackhead mommas, they got some shit in common.”
Gangsta Gibbs continued by jabbing The Butcher over his health issues and 2020 shooting, spitting: “N-gga you was born an addict, pussy n-gga asthmatic / Don’t fuck with The Rabbit, the day you die, bitch, I’ma hashtag it / Nigga pissed on himself when he got shot.”
The Gary, Indiana native also appears to mock the commercial performance of Benny’s Def Jam debut Everybody Can’t Go: “My naked ass got more promo than your album / Man, this really ain’t no challenge.”
Benny and Gibbs, who previously collaborated together on two critically acclaimed singles, began beefing in 2021 after the “Crime Pays” rapper made a joke about the Butcher getting shot in the leg.
Not long afterwards, Gibbs was jumped while in Benny’s hometown of Buffalo before a show by a group alleged to be associates of the Butcher.
Benny recently squashed any idea that the two could reconcile.
“You don’t do that shit to people you cool with and that’s just it. I really don’t have no problem with him. He never done nothing to me in life. I have no problem with him. It’s just that I would be goofy. And the people I make my music for would look at me goofy if I would stand next to him.”
Gibbs has also made it clear that he has no intention of ending their beef.
“Just because I feel like I’m not on the level of that ghetto rap beef shit. I don’t care enough to solve a beef with a rapper. I don’t care enough. I don’t care about rappers enough. I don’t care about the rap game and what they think about me. I’ll let them care about that.”
On the track, the Butcher made reference to the time Gibbs got jumped in Buffalo in 2022 and had his chain snatched.
Benny spat: “Rumors back home that we took some jewels / Some shit that don’t even cost a ‘B’ on my chain. Benny the Butcher the reason these rappers can’t eat in this lane.”
Gibbs has yet to respond to the Griselda rapper.
Gibbs last took a jab at Benny in March on “The Big 2” where he rapped: “I seen my ex ho with the opps, I never get into drama / They both got crackhead mommas, they got some shit in common.”
Gangsta Gibbs continued by jabbing The Butcher over his health issues and 2020 shooting, spitting: “N-gga you was born an addict, pussy n-gga asthmatic / Don’t fuck with The Rabbit, the day you die, bitch, I’ma hashtag it / Nigga pissed on himself when he got shot.”
The Gary, Indiana native also appears to mock the commercial performance of Benny’s Def Jam debut Everybody Can’t Go: “My naked ass got more promo than your album / Man, this really ain’t no challenge.”
Benny and Gibbs, who previously collaborated together on two critically acclaimed singles, began beefing in 2021 after the “Crime Pays” rapper made a joke about the Butcher getting shot in the leg.
Not long afterwards, Gibbs was jumped while in Benny’s hometown of Buffalo before a show by a group alleged to be associates of the Butcher.
Benny recently squashed any idea that the two could reconcile.
“You don’t do that shit to people you cool with and that’s just it. I really don’t have no problem with him. He never done nothing to me in life. I have no problem with him. It’s just that I would be goofy. And the people I make my music for would look at me goofy if I would stand next to him.”
Gibbs has also made it clear that he has no intention of ending their beef.
“Just because I feel like I’m not on the level of that ghetto rap beef shit. I don’t care enough to solve a beef with a rapper. I don’t care enough. I don’t care about rappers enough. I don’t care about the rap game and what they think about me. I’ll let them care about that.”
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him of top charges in sex crimes case
Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's celebrated figures behind bars for life. The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.
His lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the verdict a "great victory" and said the jury "got the situation right — or certainly right enough" as he stood outside Manhattan federal court at a stand of microphones. "Today is a victory of all victories."
The mixed verdict capped a sordid legal odyssey that shattered Combs' affable "Puff Daddy" image and derailed his career as a Grammy-winning artist and music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.
"I'll see you when I get out," Combs told family members including his mother and children just before leaving the courtroom to return to jail. "We're going to get through this."
Combs stands convicted of two counts of a crime — transportation to engage in prostitution — that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. But jurors cleared him of three charges, two of which carried a mandatory 15 years and a maximum of life.
He was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act.
Combs' lawyers said that under federal sentencing guidelines, he would likely face about two years in prison. Prosecutors, citing Combs' violence and other factors, said the guidelines would call for at least four to five years. Locked up since his September arrest, Combs has already served nine months.
"We fight on, and we're going to win," Agnifilo said. "And we're not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family."
Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life, Wednesday in Manhattan federal court in New York. (Photo: Elizabeth Williams via Associated Press)
In a triumph for Combs, the jury of eight men and four women acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges related to allegations that he used his money, power and frightening physical force to manipulate girlfriends into hundreds of drug-fueled sex marathons with men.
Combs' defense team argued that the women were willing participants and that none of his violence justified the severity of the charges.
Agnifilo asked that Combs be released on bond immediately to await sentencing, saying the acquittals changed the calculus about whether he needed to be held.
"He's not going to flee. He's been given his life back," Agnifilo said.
Judge Arun Subramanian denied it, saying Combs — for now — had not met the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence a "lack of danger to any person or the community."
Combs, 55, sat stoic as he heard the bond decision, then snapped his head toward Agnifilo and wrote several notes as the lawyer spoke. Finally Combs raised his hand and waved to get the judge's attention. But he ultimately did not speak after consulting with Agnifilo.
Leaving the courtroom for a final time, he paused to address relatives packed into rows of wooden benches who supported him throughout the eight-week trial.
"Be strong. I love you," he added, putting his hands to his lips and pushing a dramatic kiss toward loved ones.
Earlier in the day, when he heard the jury foreperson announce "not guilty" three times, Combs pumped his fist, looked toward the jurors and held his hands up in a prayer motion. Supporters in the audience could barely contain their relief despite the judge's admonition to avoid outbursts: When the first "not guilty" was read aloud, someone shouted, "Yeah!"
The judge will decide Combs' punishment and suggested Oct. 3 as a sentencing date, but a defense request to have it sooner prompted him to schedule a virtual hearing Tuesday on the matter.
Federal officials involved in the case responded to the outcome by noting that sex crimes "are all too present in many aspects of our society."
"New Yorkers and all Americans want this scourge stopped and perpetrators brought to justice," Manhattan-based U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton and Ricky J. Patel, who heads federal Homeland Security Investigations' New York office, said in a statement.
Jurors deliberated for about 13 hours over three days before announcing their verdict. It came after they said late Tuesday that they had decided on four counts but were stuck on the racketeering one. At that point the judge told them to keep deliberating and keep the partial verdict under wraps.
Combs did not testify at his trial, which featured 34 witnesses as well as video of the rapper attacking his former girlfriend Cassie, the R&B singer born Casandra Ventura.
Her lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, said in a statement after the verdict that "by coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice."
Later, he asked the judge in a letter to deny Combs bail, saying, "Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community."
Cassie testified for four days about her turbulent, 11-year relationship with Combs, which began after she signed with his Bad Boy record label.
Cassie said Combs became obsessed with voyeuristic encounters, arranged with the help of his staff, that involved sex workers and copious amounts of baby oil. During the sex events, called "freak-offs" or "hotel nights," Combs would order Cassie to do things with other men that she found humiliating, she testified.
When things did not go Combs' way, he would beat her, she said.
Another ex-girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," told the jury she repeatedly told Combs she didn't want to have sex with the men hired for their trysts.
"I'm not an animal. I need a break," she told him. Nevertheless, she said, she felt "obligated" to comply with his demands, in part because he paid her rent.
The AP does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as Cassie has.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two of five counts in a federal court in New York Wednesday. Here's a breakdown of what the charges would entail concerning prison time. (Photo: Associated Press)
The trial's most famous witness, rapper Kid Cudi, said Combs broke into his home in late 2011 after learning that he and Cassie were dating. After his car was firebombed a few weeks later, Cudi — whose real name is Scott Mescudi — said he knew Combs "had something to do" with it. Combs denied it.
Combs' defense team acknowledged that he could be violent but argued that prosecutors were intruding in his personal life. In closing remarks to the jury, Agnifilo said it was not illegal for Combs to make "homemade porn" with girlfriends.
Combs was at the center of the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop battles of the 1990s and became one of the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades, diversifying his interests with the Sean John fashion label, Ciroc vodka, a cable TV channel and a film and TV studio.
In 2001, he was at the center of one of the biggest hip-hop trials of its era, stemming from a Manhattan nightclub shooting that injured three people in 1999. Combs was acquitted of charges that he took an illegal gun into the club and tried to bribe his driver to take the fall.
His career recovered quickly that time.
Combs' reputation may have suffered irreparable damage, though, after Cassie sued him in November 2023, alleging years of sexual and physical abuse. He settled the next day for $20 million, but more lawsuits by other women and men followed.
Most are still pending.
Sean "Diddy" Combs dropped to his knees and prayed in the courtroom after he was acquitted Wednesday of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put one of hip-hop's celebrated figures behind bars for life. The rapper was convicted of lesser prostitution-related offenses and denied bail as he awaits sentencing.
His lawyer Marc Agnifilo called the verdict a "great victory" and said the jury "got the situation right — or certainly right enough" as he stood outside Manhattan federal court at a stand of microphones. "Today is a victory of all victories."
The mixed verdict capped a sordid legal odyssey that shattered Combs' affable "Puff Daddy" image and derailed his career as a Grammy-winning artist and music executive, fashion entrepreneur, brand ambassador and reality TV star.
"I'll see you when I get out," Combs told family members including his mother and children just before leaving the courtroom to return to jail. "We're going to get through this."
Combs stands convicted of two counts of a crime — transportation to engage in prostitution — that carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. But jurors cleared him of three charges, two of which carried a mandatory 15 years and a maximum of life.
He was convicted of flying people around the country, including his girlfriends and male sex workers, to engage in sexual encounters, a felony violation of the federal Mann Act.
Combs' lawyers said that under federal sentencing guidelines, he would likely face about two years in prison. Prosecutors, citing Combs' violence and other factors, said the guidelines would call for at least four to five years. Locked up since his September arrest, Combs has already served nine months.
"We fight on, and we're going to win," Agnifilo said. "And we're not going to stop until he walks out of prison a free man to his family."
Sean "Diddy" Combs reacts after he was convicted of prostitution-related offenses but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges that could have put him behind bars for life, Wednesday in Manhattan federal court in New York. (Photo: Elizabeth Williams via Associated Press)
In a triumph for Combs, the jury of eight men and four women acquitted him of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges related to allegations that he used his money, power and frightening physical force to manipulate girlfriends into hundreds of drug-fueled sex marathons with men.
Combs' defense team argued that the women were willing participants and that none of his violence justified the severity of the charges.
Agnifilo asked that Combs be released on bond immediately to await sentencing, saying the acquittals changed the calculus about whether he needed to be held.
"He's not going to flee. He's been given his life back," Agnifilo said.
Judge Arun Subramanian denied it, saying Combs — for now — had not met the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence a "lack of danger to any person or the community."
Combs, 55, sat stoic as he heard the bond decision, then snapped his head toward Agnifilo and wrote several notes as the lawyer spoke. Finally Combs raised his hand and waved to get the judge's attention. But he ultimately did not speak after consulting with Agnifilo.
Leaving the courtroom for a final time, he paused to address relatives packed into rows of wooden benches who supported him throughout the eight-week trial.
"Be strong. I love you," he added, putting his hands to his lips and pushing a dramatic kiss toward loved ones.
Earlier in the day, when he heard the jury foreperson announce "not guilty" three times, Combs pumped his fist, looked toward the jurors and held his hands up in a prayer motion. Supporters in the audience could barely contain their relief despite the judge's admonition to avoid outbursts: When the first "not guilty" was read aloud, someone shouted, "Yeah!"
The judge will decide Combs' punishment and suggested Oct. 3 as a sentencing date, but a defense request to have it sooner prompted him to schedule a virtual hearing Tuesday on the matter.
Federal officials involved in the case responded to the outcome by noting that sex crimes "are all too present in many aspects of our society."
"New Yorkers and all Americans want this scourge stopped and perpetrators brought to justice," Manhattan-based U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton and Ricky J. Patel, who heads federal Homeland Security Investigations' New York office, said in a statement.
Jurors deliberated for about 13 hours over three days before announcing their verdict. It came after they said late Tuesday that they had decided on four counts but were stuck on the racketeering one. At that point the judge told them to keep deliberating and keep the partial verdict under wraps.
Combs did not testify at his trial, which featured 34 witnesses as well as video of the rapper attacking his former girlfriend Cassie, the R&B singer born Casandra Ventura.
Her lawyer, Douglas Wigdor, said in a statement after the verdict that "by coming forward with her experience, Cassie has left an indelible mark on both the entertainment industry and the fight for justice."
Later, he asked the judge in a letter to deny Combs bail, saying, "Ms. Ventura believes that Mr. Combs is likely to pose a danger to the victims who testified in this case, including herself, as well as to the community."
Cassie testified for four days about her turbulent, 11-year relationship with Combs, which began after she signed with his Bad Boy record label.
Cassie said Combs became obsessed with voyeuristic encounters, arranged with the help of his staff, that involved sex workers and copious amounts of baby oil. During the sex events, called "freak-offs" or "hotel nights," Combs would order Cassie to do things with other men that she found humiliating, she testified.
When things did not go Combs' way, he would beat her, she said.
Another ex-girlfriend, testifying under the pseudonym "Jane," told the jury she repeatedly told Combs she didn't want to have sex with the men hired for their trysts.
"I'm not an animal. I need a break," she told him. Nevertheless, she said, she felt "obligated" to comply with his demands, in part because he paid her rent.
The AP does not typically name people who say they have been sexually abused unless they come forward publicly, as Cassie has.
Music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs was convicted on two of five counts in a federal court in New York Wednesday. Here's a breakdown of what the charges would entail concerning prison time. (Photo: Associated Press)
The trial's most famous witness, rapper Kid Cudi, said Combs broke into his home in late 2011 after learning that he and Cassie were dating. After his car was firebombed a few weeks later, Cudi — whose real name is Scott Mescudi — said he knew Combs "had something to do" with it. Combs denied it.
Combs' defense team acknowledged that he could be violent but argued that prosecutors were intruding in his personal life. In closing remarks to the jury, Agnifilo said it was not illegal for Combs to make "homemade porn" with girlfriends.
Combs was at the center of the East Coast-West Coast hip-hop battles of the 1990s and became one of the most influential hip-hop producers and executives of the past three decades, diversifying his interests with the Sean John fashion label, Ciroc vodka, a cable TV channel and a film and TV studio.
In 2001, he was at the center of one of the biggest hip-hop trials of its era, stemming from a Manhattan nightclub shooting that injured three people in 1999. Combs was acquitted of charges that he took an illegal gun into the club and tried to bribe his driver to take the fall.
His career recovered quickly that time.
Combs' reputation may have suffered irreparable damage, though, after Cassie sued him in November 2023, alleging years of sexual and physical abuse. He settled the next day for $20 million, but more lawsuits by other women and men followed.
Most are still pending.
Nelly blasts Kamala Harris Supporters, defends his inauguration gig
Taking to Instagram, the Hot in Herre hitmaker delivered a scathing response to detractors who questioned his decision to perform at the presidential event. Nelly specifically targeted supporters of Vice President Kamala Harris, describing her as the prosecutor who has probably locked up more Black men than we’ve helped women of color with the white husband and white kids.
The 49-year-old artist’s comments reflect deeper frustrations with what he perceives as political hypocrisy within his own community. Rather than apologizing for his choice, Nelly doubled down while emphasizing his commitment to transcending partisan politics.
Nelly clarified that he did not campaign for anyone and does not tell people who to vote for. He expressed his respect and love for the country from top to bottom, acknowledging that there are many things that need work. The rapper noted that the right is too far right, and the left is too far left.
Central to Nelly’s defense was his personal connection to American military service. The rapper revealed his background as a military baby and honored his grand uncle, a Tuskegee Airman who served during World War II with pride in his country.
This military heritage appears to inform his respect for presidential institutions, regardless of the individual occupying the office. The Tuskegee Airmen represent a complex legacy of patriotism within the Black community, having served their country despite facing segregation and discrimination.
Nelly challenged his critics further, stating he finds it very interesting that so many would dump on two Black men who are married to Black women and have Black children because the woman of color with the white husband and white kids didn’t win.
The controversy has extended into Nelly’s personal life, particularly affecting his relationship with fiancée Ashanti and her family. Tina Douglas, Ashanti’s mother and manager, expressed profound disappointment with the rapper’s decision during filming of their reality series Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.
The emotional weight became apparent when Douglas referenced her father’s involvement in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She described the situation as very emotional for her, highlighting how political decisions can impact multiple generations within African American families.
Ashanti attempted to mediate the situation by framing her partner’s performance as an opportunity rather than an endorsement. She explained that the performance was more about the opportunity of performing at the White House as opposed to performing for a particular candidate.
Nelly‘s situation reflects ongoing tensions faced by Black entertainers who engage with Republican administrations. The current political climate has intensified these debates, with social media amplifying both support and criticism at unprecedented levels.
The rapper’s stance illuminates larger questions about expectations placed on Black public figures regarding political allegiance. His criticism of both political extremes suggests a desire for more nuanced conversations about governance and representation.
By challenging assumptions that racial identity should dictate political loyalty, Nelly has positioned himself at the center of debates about authenticity and independence within the African American community. His willingness to accept criticism while maintaining his position demonstrates the complex calculations artists must make in today’s polarized society.
As the entertainment industry continues grappling with political engagement, Nelly’s experience serves as a case study in the intersection of art, politics, and racial identity. His decision to perform at the inauguration represents an artist’s right to make professional choices independent of community expectations, ensuring his voice remains relevant in ongoing national discussions.
The 49-year-old artist’s comments reflect deeper frustrations with what he perceives as political hypocrisy within his own community. Rather than apologizing for his choice, Nelly doubled down while emphasizing his commitment to transcending partisan politics.
Nelly clarified that he did not campaign for anyone and does not tell people who to vote for. He expressed his respect and love for the country from top to bottom, acknowledging that there are many things that need work. The rapper noted that the right is too far right, and the left is too far left.
Central to Nelly’s defense was his personal connection to American military service. The rapper revealed his background as a military baby and honored his grand uncle, a Tuskegee Airman who served during World War II with pride in his country.
This military heritage appears to inform his respect for presidential institutions, regardless of the individual occupying the office. The Tuskegee Airmen represent a complex legacy of patriotism within the Black community, having served their country despite facing segregation and discrimination.
Nelly challenged his critics further, stating he finds it very interesting that so many would dump on two Black men who are married to Black women and have Black children because the woman of color with the white husband and white kids didn’t win.
The controversy has extended into Nelly’s personal life, particularly affecting his relationship with fiancée Ashanti and her family. Tina Douglas, Ashanti’s mother and manager, expressed profound disappointment with the rapper’s decision during filming of their reality series Nelly & Ashanti: We Belong Together.
The emotional weight became apparent when Douglas referenced her father’s involvement in the civil rights movement of the 1960s. She described the situation as very emotional for her, highlighting how political decisions can impact multiple generations within African American families.
Ashanti attempted to mediate the situation by framing her partner’s performance as an opportunity rather than an endorsement. She explained that the performance was more about the opportunity of performing at the White House as opposed to performing for a particular candidate.
Nelly‘s situation reflects ongoing tensions faced by Black entertainers who engage with Republican administrations. The current political climate has intensified these debates, with social media amplifying both support and criticism at unprecedented levels.
The rapper’s stance illuminates larger questions about expectations placed on Black public figures regarding political allegiance. His criticism of both political extremes suggests a desire for more nuanced conversations about governance and representation.
By challenging assumptions that racial identity should dictate political loyalty, Nelly has positioned himself at the center of debates about authenticity and independence within the African American community. His willingness to accept criticism while maintaining his position demonstrates the complex calculations artists must make in today’s polarized society.
As the entertainment industry continues grappling with political engagement, Nelly’s experience serves as a case study in the intersection of art, politics, and racial identity. His decision to perform at the inauguration represents an artist’s right to make professional choices independent of community expectations, ensuring his voice remains relevant in ongoing national discussions.
Actor Keith David Shares Tearful Reaction to Getting a Hollywood Walk of Fame Star
Keith David, the famed actor from such films as “The Thing” and “They Live,” shared a social media video reacting to the announcement that he would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, the performer didn’t know about the star before he sat down.
“What a surprise! Being #blessed to GET to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top,” David shared on TikTok. “Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.”
To receive a Walk of Fame star, a celebrity must be nominated by another individual and agree to the nomination when applying. In the video, David’s wife, Dionne Lea Williams, exclaimed, “Happy 70th birthday!” when the announcement was made. David, who turns 70 next June, will see the star unveiled in 2026.
You can watch the heartwarming video HERE
David’s extensive resume makes him a worthy recipient. The character actor has appeared in hundreds of films and television shows since his first credited role in 1982’s “The Thing.” David, who began his career as a stage actor, has also lent his voice to numerous animated series and video game projects. He has worked with directors including John Carpenter, Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, Oliver Stone, Shane Black, the Wachowski siblings and Hayao Miyazaki.
Fellow Walk of Fame recipient Eugenio Derbez announced David’s star and led the presentation alongside Richard Blade. Among the other celebrities announced to receive stars were Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Miley Cyrus, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Shaquille O’Neal, Noah Wyle and the late Tony Scott.
Keith David, the famed actor from such films as “The Thing” and “They Live,” shared a social media video reacting to the announcement that he would receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Apparently, the performer didn’t know about the star before he sat down.
“What a surprise! Being #blessed to GET to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top,” David shared on TikTok. “Thank you, #hollywoodwalkoffame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. A special s/o to my wife, @Dionne Lea – my greatest supporter! This will be a wonderful birthday present next year.”
To receive a Walk of Fame star, a celebrity must be nominated by another individual and agree to the nomination when applying. In the video, David’s wife, Dionne Lea Williams, exclaimed, “Happy 70th birthday!” when the announcement was made. David, who turns 70 next June, will see the star unveiled in 2026.
You can watch the heartwarming video HERE
What a surprise! Being blessed to get to do this for a living is enough for me; to be recognized for my contribution to the arts is the cherry on top.🙏🏿
— Keith David (@ImKeithDavid) July 2, 2025
Thank you, Hollywood Walk of Fame & Hollywood Chamber for this honor. This will be a wonderful birthday present next year. pic.twitter.com/dnSmObJezT
David’s extensive resume makes him a worthy recipient. The character actor has appeared in hundreds of films and television shows since his first credited role in 1982’s “The Thing.” David, who began his career as a stage actor, has also lent his voice to numerous animated series and video game projects. He has worked with directors including John Carpenter, Jordan Peele, Barry Jenkins, Oliver Stone, Shane Black, the Wachowski siblings and Hayao Miyazaki.
Fellow Walk of Fame recipient Eugenio Derbez announced David’s star and led the presentation alongside Richard Blade. Among the other celebrities announced to receive stars were Emily Blunt, Timothée Chalamet, Miley Cyrus, Rami Malek, Rachel McAdams, Demi Moore, Shaquille O’Neal, Noah Wyle and the late Tony Scott.
New Details Emerge on Ronnie Coleman's Sudden Hospitalization
New Details Emerge on Ronnie Coleman's Sudden Hospitalization originally appeared on Men's Fitness.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was recently hospitalized, and his family has now shared an update on his condition.
Coleman had been scheduled to fly to the UK for an event this week, but told fans via social media he had to cancel after being hospitalized—reassuring them that this is "nothin' but a peanut."
Shortly after posting to his Instagram account, Coleman's family shared an official update. According to the family's update, Coleman was hospitalized on Sunday, June 29 due to a "serious medical condition."
They didn’t share further details at the time, but in a new update today, his family revealed that Coleman is being treated for a bloodstream infection.
"Ronnie has been transferred to a specialized medical facility to receive the highest level of care available. He is currently being treated for an infection in his bloodstream and remains under close, intensive medical supervision," the update reads.
Coleman's family has asked fans to only rely on official updates from family members or other authorized representatives.
"While his condition remains complex, there have been encouraging signs of progress, and his medical team is working around the clock to support his recovery. At this stage, key evaluations and treatments are ongoing, and Ronnie continues to fight with the strength and resilience that define him.
"We are grateful for the overwhelming support and kindness shown by fans, friends, and the entire community. Please continue to keep Ronnie in your thoughts and prayers. Updates will be shared as they become available through official channels," his family said in the most recent statement.
Eight-time Mr. Olympia Ronnie Coleman was recently hospitalized, and his family has now shared an update on his condition.
Coleman had been scheduled to fly to the UK for an event this week, but told fans via social media he had to cancel after being hospitalized—reassuring them that this is "nothin' but a peanut."
Shortly after posting to his Instagram account, Coleman's family shared an official update. According to the family's update, Coleman was hospitalized on Sunday, June 29 due to a "serious medical condition."
They didn’t share further details at the time, but in a new update today, his family revealed that Coleman is being treated for a bloodstream infection.
"Ronnie has been transferred to a specialized medical facility to receive the highest level of care available. He is currently being treated for an infection in his bloodstream and remains under close, intensive medical supervision," the update reads.
Coleman's family has asked fans to only rely on official updates from family members or other authorized representatives.
"While his condition remains complex, there have been encouraging signs of progress, and his medical team is working around the clock to support his recovery. At this stage, key evaluations and treatments are ongoing, and Ronnie continues to fight with the strength and resilience that define him.
"We are grateful for the overwhelming support and kindness shown by fans, friends, and the entire community. Please continue to keep Ronnie in your thoughts and prayers. Updates will be shared as they become available through official channels," his family said in the most recent statement.
Funk Flex Says He Doesn’t See Cassie As A ‘Victim’ After Diddy Partial Guilty Verdict
Funk Flex has penned a letter to Cassie after Diddy’s partial legal victory.
His statement comes after Cassie urged the judge to deny Diddy bond following his conviction on charges of transporting women for prostitution. While he was acquitted of s*x trafficking and racketeering, the remaining convictions could still carry serious penalties.
In a lengthy Instagram post, the Hot 97 DJ offered sympathy but also sharp criticism. “THINK CASSIE HAS BEEN THROUGH ALOT… SHE IS SUCH A NICE PERSON… I HOPE HER AND HER FAMILY OVERCOME ALL OF THE PAIN THEY ARE GOING THROUGH!” he wrote.
However, Flex questioned her credibility, referencing past settlement rumors: “YOU THREATENED TO DROP A BOOK THEN GOT PAID OUT TO NOT DROP THE BOOK… I DONT SEE U AS A ‘VICTIM.’” He concluded by urging accountability: “WHEN DO U PLAN TO TEACH GIRLS NOT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE U MADE?”
Funk Flex has penned a letter to Cassie after Diddy’s partial legal victory.
His statement comes after Cassie urged the judge to deny Diddy bond following his conviction on charges of transporting women for prostitution. While he was acquitted of s*x trafficking and racketeering, the remaining convictions could still carry serious penalties.
In a lengthy Instagram post, the Hot 97 DJ offered sympathy but also sharp criticism. “THINK CASSIE HAS BEEN THROUGH ALOT… SHE IS SUCH A NICE PERSON… I HOPE HER AND HER FAMILY OVERCOME ALL OF THE PAIN THEY ARE GOING THROUGH!” he wrote.
However, Flex questioned her credibility, referencing past settlement rumors: “YOU THREATENED TO DROP A BOOK THEN GOT PAID OUT TO NOT DROP THE BOOK… I DONT SEE U AS A ‘VICTIM.’” He concluded by urging accountability: “WHEN DO U PLAN TO TEACH GIRLS NOT TO MAKE THE SAME MISTAKE U MADE?”
‘The Proud Family: Louder And Prouder’ Returns With New Adventures, Big Guests, And Even More Laughs
This season, Penny Proud and her friends aren’t just navigating the usual middle school chaos—they’re going global. With international adventures, deep-cut social commentary, and guest appearances from stars like Janelle James, Sanaa Lathan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, and Chance the Rapper, the new episodes aim to entertain and enlighten across generations. For Kyla Pratt, who’s voiced Penny Proud since the show’s original 2001 run, that legacy continues to evolve in powerful ways.
“We first met Penny Proud almost 25 years ago,” Pratt said. “Although her personality and essence is the same, we see her challenge situations and people like she always has. The first generation of viewers have grown up with her. And now our kids, or nieces and nephews, get to experience a character as real as Penny is.”
The cast’s transparency has always been at the heart of the show’s impact. Louder and Prouder isn’t afraid to confront issues head-on, and this season, the writers dig even deeper. “We touch on many subjects from discussing the importance of traveling, old love, new love, colorism, and more,” Pratt said. “This show has always been important to me and others because watching it helps you not feel alone.”
Returning cast members include Tommy Davidson, Paula Jai Parker, JoMarie Payton, Cedric the Entertainer, and Karen Malina White. Music will again play a major role this season, with 10 new original songs composed by Grammy winner Roccstar and longtime series composer Kurt Farquhar.
And while fans can look forward to the same Proud Family chaos—Oscar’s over-the-top parenting, Suga Mama’s antics, and the crew’s wild escapades—it’s all grounded in love. “Our executive producers Bruce Smith and Ralph Farquhar always bring together a family of writers and creatives that collaborate and come up with the best surprises,” Pratt said. “This season the Proud Family goes international, so definitely expect the same silly shenanigans and adventures, but all the same laughs, love, and heart.”
All episodes from seasons one and two—as well as the original Proud Family series—are currently streaming on Disney+. Season 3 of The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder premieres Tuesday, August 6.
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE:
New guest stars: Janelle James, Sanaa Lathan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lynn Whitfield, Adrienne Warren, Kirk Franklin, and Bubba Wallace join recurring guests: Keke Palmer (Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins), Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto (Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins), EJ Johnson (Michael Collins), Asante Blackk (Kareem), Artist “A Boogie” Dubose (Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins), Bresha Webb (CeCe), Aiden Dodson (BeBe), Carlos Alazraqui (Puff), Al Roker (himself), CeeLo Green (Shuggie), Tiffany Haddish (Ms. Hill), Gabrielle Union (Talia), Chance the Rapper (Darrius), Brenda Song (Vanessa Vue), Lena Waithe (College Maya), and MIYACHI (Billy Chang).
Season three cast includes: Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Tommy Davidson (Oscar Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Cedric the Entertainer (Uncle Bobby), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), Carlos Mencia (Felix Boulevardez), Alvaro Gutierrez (Papi), Raquel Lee Bolleau (Nubia Gross), Marcus T. Paulk (Myron), and Melissa De Sousa (Sunset Boulevardez)
New guest stars: Janelle James, Sanaa Lathan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Lynn Whitfield, Adrienne Warren, Kirk Franklin, and Bubba Wallace join recurring guests: Keke Palmer (Maya Leibowitz-Jenkins), Billy Porter and Zachary Quinto (Randall and Barry Leibowitz-Jenkins), EJ Johnson (Michael Collins), Asante Blackk (Kareem), Artist “A Boogie” Dubose (Francis “KG” Leibowitz-Jenkins), Bresha Webb (CeCe), Aiden Dodson (BeBe), Carlos Alazraqui (Puff), Al Roker (himself), CeeLo Green (Shuggie), Tiffany Haddish (Ms. Hill), Gabrielle Union (Talia), Chance the Rapper (Darrius), Brenda Song (Vanessa Vue), Lena Waithe (College Maya), and MIYACHI (Billy Chang).
Season three cast includes: Kyla Pratt (Penny Proud), Tommy Davidson (Oscar Proud), Paula Jai Parker (Trudy Proud), JoMarie Payton (Suga Mama), Cedric the Entertainer (Uncle Bobby), Karen Malina White (Dijonay Jones), Soleil Moon Frye (Zoey Howzer), Alisa Reyes (LaCienega Boulevardez), Carlos Mencia (Felix Boulevardez), Alvaro Gutierrez (Papi), Raquel Lee Bolleau (Nubia Gross), Marcus T. Paulk (Myron), and Melissa De Sousa (Sunset Boulevardez)
Kanye West Barred From Australia
Kanye West, who is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori, is barred from entering Australia...
From The BBC
American rapper Kanye West has been blocked from entering Australia over a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke revealed that his department had cancelled West's valid visa after the song Heil Hitler was released in early May.
West's song has been widely condemned and has been banned on most platforms.
The highly controversial rapper, also known as Ye, identifies as a Nazi and is known for his anti-Semitic comments. He is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori.
Kanye West, who is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori, is barred from entering Australia...
From The BBC
American rapper Kanye West has been blocked from entering Australia over a song glorifying Nazi leader Adolf Hitler.
Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke revealed that his department had cancelled West's valid visa after the song Heil Hitler was released in early May.
West's song has been widely condemned and has been banned on most platforms.
The highly controversial rapper, also known as Ye, identifies as a Nazi and is known for his anti-Semitic comments. He is married to Australian designer Bianca Censori.
Mr Burke revealed the visa cancellation in an interview with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, during a discussion about the visa cancellation of another person over their Islamophobic comments.
"If someone argued that anti-Semitism was rational, I would not let them come here," Mr Burke said, while bringing up West's case.
"[West] has been coming to Australia for a long time… and he's made a lot of offensive comments.
"But my officials looked at it again once he released the Heil Hitler song, and he no longer has a valid visa in Australia."
Legendary’s BITTER ROOT Adaption to be Directed by Regina King
The Image Comics series Bitter Root, created by David F. Walker & Sanford Greene and Chuck Brown, set to come from Legendary, has secured Regina King to direct and produce the feature adaption of this popular series.
The series takes place during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance and tells the story of the Sangerye Family, the only thing that can save New York and the world from the supernatural forces that threaten to destroy humanity. Thing is, this family of monster hunters finds itself torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes and forced to heal the past and their differences, in order to come together to stop the unimaginable evils that want to ravage the human race.
King is currently coming off her directing debut on the Amazon Studios One Night In Miami. She was nominated for a DGA Award and an NAACP Image Award; and the film also received three Oscar nominations. Also an actress, King won the 2019 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for If Beale Street Could Talk and HBOMax’s WATCHMEN and is a four-time Emmy winner.
The film will be produced with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner, with Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media. Walker, Greene, Brown, and Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo serving in the executive producer role.
The series takes place during the 1920s Harlem Renaissance and tells the story of the Sangerye Family, the only thing that can save New York and the world from the supernatural forces that threaten to destroy humanity. Thing is, this family of monster hunters finds itself torn apart by tragedies and conflicting moral codes and forced to heal the past and their differences, in order to come together to stop the unimaginable evils that want to ravage the human race.
King is currently coming off her directing debut on the Amazon Studios One Night In Miami. She was nominated for a DGA Award and an NAACP Image Award; and the film also received three Oscar nominations. Also an actress, King won the 2019 Best Supporting Actress Oscar for If Beale Street Could Talk and HBOMax’s WATCHMEN and is a four-time Emmy winner.
The film will be produced with Reina King via their Royal Ties banner, with Ryan Coogler, Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian of Proximity Media. Walker, Greene, Brown, and Drapetomedia’s Sean Owolo serving in the executive producer role.
Pregnant Rihanna Spends the Night Shopping at Dior in Paris
Rihanna is enjoying some retail therapy. The 37-year-old “Love on the Brain” singer and Fenty Beauty mogul flashed a smile as she left the Dior store after doing some shopping on Wednesday night (June 2) in Paris, France.
For her outing, Rihanna, who is pregnant with baby No. 3, went comfy in a black hoodie and navy, pinstriped pants accessorized with sunglasses and white sneakers while carrying a yellow handbag.
Last week, Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky were among the many stars that attended the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Show in Paris.
Also while in Paris, Rihanna brought their nearly 2-year-old son Riot Rose to Rocky‘s AWGE Fashion Show. Along with Riot, they’re also parents to 3-year-old son RZA.
Clint Eastwood Once Said Spike Lee 'Should Shut His Face' in Heated Feud Over Racial Representation in War Films
A new Clint Eastwood biography from Shawn Levy, Clint: The Man and The Movies, chronicles the actor-filmmaker’s personal and professional life
In 2008, Eastwood got into a public disagreement about Black representation in his movies with Spike Lee
“A guy like that should shut his face,” Eastwood said of his fellow director, while Lee called him “an angry old man”
Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee are known for making powerful, thought-provoking movies — and not mincing their words.
That made for a volatile combination in 2008 when the two legendary directors had what the new biography Clint: The Man and The Movies (on bookshelves July 1) calls an “ugly spat.”
In Levy's book, the author recalls when Lee, now 68, criticized Eastwood, 95, for the lack of representation in his 2006 companion movies about WWII, Letters from Iwo Jima and Flags of Our Fathers.
"He did two films about Iwo Jima back to back and there was not one Black soldier in both of those films," Lee told reporters at a 2008 Cannes Film Festival press conference. "Many veterans, African-Americans, who survived that war are upset at Clint Eastwood. In his vision of Iwo Jima, Negro soldiers did not exist. Simple as that."
That same year, Lee released Miracle at St. Anna, his war film about an all-Black U.S. division fighting in Italy.
Claiming his depictions of those moments in history were authentic, Eastwood publicly responded with characteristic candor while promoting his 2008 drama Changeling: “A guy like him should shut his face.”
"Has he ever studied the history?" Eastwood asked The Guardian newspaper.
Lee didn’t hold back, telling ABC News at the time, “The man is not my father and we’re not on a plantation either.” Admitting that the Dirty Harry star is “a great director,” Lee added that “he sounds like an angry old man right there.”\
Another Hollywood directing legend stepped in to broker peace, the biography states. After the duo’s escalating comments in 2008, Steven Spielberg took it upon himself to serve as “go-between,” Levy writes, “and convinced them to bury the hatchet.”
“That thing with Clint was overblown, and that stuff was squashed. We’re cool,” Lee told Access Hollywood in 2008 while promoting his own WWII drama, Miracle at St. Anna. “We never talked, but I talked to Spielberg, and Spielberg talked to [Eastwood],” the Oscar winner explained at the time.
Clint: The Man and The Movies, from Harper Collins, is on bookshelves now.
Rihanna is enjoying some retail therapy. The 37-year-old “Love on the Brain” singer and Fenty Beauty mogul flashed a smile as she left the Dior store after doing some shopping on Wednesday night (June 2) in Paris, France.
For her outing, Rihanna, who is pregnant with baby No. 3, went comfy in a black hoodie and navy, pinstriped pants accessorized with sunglasses and white sneakers while carrying a yellow handbag.
Last week, Rihanna and partner A$AP Rocky were among the many stars that attended the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Show in Paris.
Also while in Paris, Rihanna brought their nearly 2-year-old son Riot Rose to Rocky‘s AWGE Fashion Show. Along with Riot, they’re also parents to 3-year-old son RZA.
Clint Eastwood Once Said Spike Lee 'Should Shut His Face' in Heated Feud Over Racial Representation in War Films
In 2008, Eastwood got into a public disagreement about Black representation in his movies with Spike Lee
“A guy like that should shut his face,” Eastwood said of his fellow director, while Lee called him “an angry old man”
Clint Eastwood and Spike Lee are known for making powerful, thought-provoking movies — and not mincing their words.
That made for a volatile combination in 2008 when the two legendary directors had what the new biography Clint: The Man and The Movies (on bookshelves July 1) calls an “ugly spat.”
In Levy's book, the author recalls when Lee, now 68, criticized Eastwood, 95, for the lack of representation in his 2006 companion movies about WWII, Letters from Iwo Jima and Flags of Our Fathers.
"He did two films about Iwo Jima back to back and there was not one Black soldier in both of those films," Lee told reporters at a 2008 Cannes Film Festival press conference. "Many veterans, African-Americans, who survived that war are upset at Clint Eastwood. In his vision of Iwo Jima, Negro soldiers did not exist. Simple as that."
That same year, Lee released Miracle at St. Anna, his war film about an all-Black U.S. division fighting in Italy.
Claiming his depictions of those moments in history were authentic, Eastwood publicly responded with characteristic candor while promoting his 2008 drama Changeling: “A guy like him should shut his face.”
"Has he ever studied the history?" Eastwood asked The Guardian newspaper.
Lee didn’t hold back, telling ABC News at the time, “The man is not my father and we’re not on a plantation either.” Admitting that the Dirty Harry star is “a great director,” Lee added that “he sounds like an angry old man right there.”\
Another Hollywood directing legend stepped in to broker peace, the biography states. After the duo’s escalating comments in 2008, Steven Spielberg took it upon himself to serve as “go-between,” Levy writes, “and convinced them to bury the hatchet.”
“That thing with Clint was overblown, and that stuff was squashed. We’re cool,” Lee told Access Hollywood in 2008 while promoting his own WWII drama, Miracle at St. Anna. “We never talked, but I talked to Spielberg, and Spielberg talked to [Eastwood],” the Oscar winner explained at the time.
Clint: The Man and The Movies, from Harper Collins, is on bookshelves now.
Taye Diggs says “How Stella Got Her Groove Back” love interest Angela Bassett 'wasn't impressed' by him in “Rent”
Angela Bassett didn't groove with her future costar's performance in his most acclaimed project.
Taye Diggs, who played the actress' Jamaican lover in 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back, said that the What's Love Got to Do With It actress was not particularly enthused by his turn as the sellout landlord in Rent on Broadway.
"Angela Bassett went and came to see Rent and she wasn't impressed," Diggs told Keke Palmer on her podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer. "She wasn't impressed."
The Best Man actor said that his agent told him about Bassett's indifference to his performance in the musical and chalked it up to his character being the least important of the principal cast members.
"Rent was that show where everybody was like, 'Okay, well, come see these kids in Rent,'" he recalled. "And they were like, 'Okay, well, we have this young man who's auditioning.' 'How can I see him?' Okay, come see the show Rent. And I had the smallest role in Rent of the main characters. So I was like, 'Okay, this isn't going to be. I'm not going to get any jump off of this. I'll just ride it out as hard as I can. And then the next thing, that'll be my jump off. And luckily, that's what it was, Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove [Back]."
Instead, Diggs said that Bassett was more enthused by his performance on Guiding Light
Taye Diggs at the 2024 Fox Winter Press Day in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2024; Angela Bassett at 'Othello' opening night in New York City on March 23, 2025
"She saw the soap opera and I was playing this character on Guiding Light called Sugar Hill," he explained. "And she saw a little bit of sexiness in Sugar Hill and then she was like, 'Okay, bring him in.'"
How Stella Got Got Her Groove Back marked Diggs' film debut, and he felt that he had hit his first post-Rent career milestone unfairly late.
"For a while, you know, I really wasn't really enjoying where I was [in my career]," he explained. "I was expecting to get How Stella Got Her [Groove Back]. I was expecting it. Like, it came too late for me."
Diggs explained that at the time, he thought he deserved breakout success at the same level as his Rent costars — if not even bigger stardom.
"Idina [Menzel], she had got a record deal, Jesse Martin had got a TV show," he said, laughing. "I was the last one to hit. So I was like, 'Damn, y'all!' I'm like, in my head I was like, 'I'm more talented than all y'all! I'm the last — what's going on?'"
He continued, "Finally, I got How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and I was like, 'Okay, now we at the party. Let's go,'" he said.
However, Diggs admitted that he wouldn't have been satisfied if Stella marked the peak of his movie career.
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"I was like, 'Okay, well, what's next? What's next?'" he recalled. "Because at the time it was, I was like, 'Okay, I wanna be the next Will Smith.' Because I was looking in. You know what I mean? I was like, 'I want that.' Because he's just Black enough where he can be Black, but not threatening to the white people — he could cross over.'"
Though he never quite matched the global superstardom of Smith, Diggs still enjoyed a successful film career, appearing in movies like Brown Sugar, Equilibrium, Chicago, The Wood, Go, and the film adaptation of Rent.
‘Project Runway’ Season 21 Trailer Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
The iconic fashion competition series “Project Runway” is back for its 21st season, with a vibrant trailer teasing its debut on July 31 at 9:00 p.m. EST on Freeform, Hulu, and Disney+.
Hosted by Heidi Klum, the show welcomes back judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, with season four winner Christian Siriano mentoring a fresh group of 12 designers. The two-episode premiere promises intense creativity and high-stakes challenges as contestants vie to elevate their careers.
This season’s designers—Alex Foxworth, Angelo Rosa, Antonio Estrada, Belania Daley, Caycee Black, Ethan Mundt (known as “Utica Queen”), Jesus Estrada, Joan Madison, Joseph McRae, Madeline Malenfant, Veejay Floresca, and Yuchen Han—will face time, material, and theme constraints to craft standout garments.
A panel of judges, including guest stars like Christian Cowan, Harris Reed, Jenna Lyons, Joan Smalls, Michael Kors, Mickey Guyton, Nikki Glaser, Sara Foster, Sofia Vergara, Tyra Banks, and Zac Posen, will critique their work, eliminating designers weekly until a few finalists showcase full collections at New York Fashion Week, where a winner will be crowned.
“Project Runway,” which began on Bravo in 2004 and later aired on Lifetime, has a storied history, earning a 2008 Peabody Award for its engaging and enlightening approach to the reality competition genre. After returning to Bravo in 2018 following The Weinstein Company’s bankruptcy, the series now finds a new home on Disney-owned Freeform for 2025.
With its blend of drama, creativity, and star power, Season 21 continues the show’s legacy of showcasing emerging talent in fashion design. Fans can catch all the action starting July 31.
Angela Bassett didn't groove with her future costar's performance in his most acclaimed project.
Taye Diggs, who played the actress' Jamaican lover in 1998's How Stella Got Her Groove Back, said that the What's Love Got to Do With It actress was not particularly enthused by his turn as the sellout landlord in Rent on Broadway.
"Angela Bassett went and came to see Rent and she wasn't impressed," Diggs told Keke Palmer on her podcast Baby, This is Keke Palmer. "She wasn't impressed."
The Best Man actor said that his agent told him about Bassett's indifference to his performance in the musical and chalked it up to his character being the least important of the principal cast members.
"Rent was that show where everybody was like, 'Okay, well, come see these kids in Rent,'" he recalled. "And they were like, 'Okay, well, we have this young man who's auditioning.' 'How can I see him?' Okay, come see the show Rent. And I had the smallest role in Rent of the main characters. So I was like, 'Okay, this isn't going to be. I'm not going to get any jump off of this. I'll just ride it out as hard as I can. And then the next thing, that'll be my jump off. And luckily, that's what it was, Angela Bassett in How Stella Got Her Groove [Back]."
Instead, Diggs said that Bassett was more enthused by his performance on Guiding Light
Taye Diggs at the 2024 Fox Winter Press Day in Los Angeles on Nov. 18, 2024; Angela Bassett at 'Othello' opening night in New York City on March 23, 2025
"She saw the soap opera and I was playing this character on Guiding Light called Sugar Hill," he explained. "And she saw a little bit of sexiness in Sugar Hill and then she was like, 'Okay, bring him in.'"
How Stella Got Got Her Groove Back marked Diggs' film debut, and he felt that he had hit his first post-Rent career milestone unfairly late.
"For a while, you know, I really wasn't really enjoying where I was [in my career]," he explained. "I was expecting to get How Stella Got Her [Groove Back]. I was expecting it. Like, it came too late for me."
Diggs explained that at the time, he thought he deserved breakout success at the same level as his Rent costars — if not even bigger stardom.
"Idina [Menzel], she had got a record deal, Jesse Martin had got a TV show," he said, laughing. "I was the last one to hit. So I was like, 'Damn, y'all!' I'm like, in my head I was like, 'I'm more talented than all y'all! I'm the last — what's going on?'"
He continued, "Finally, I got How Stella Got Her Groove Back, and I was like, 'Okay, now we at the party. Let's go,'" he said.
However, Diggs admitted that he wouldn't have been satisfied if Stella marked the peak of his movie career.
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"I was like, 'Okay, well, what's next? What's next?'" he recalled. "Because at the time it was, I was like, 'Okay, I wanna be the next Will Smith.' Because I was looking in. You know what I mean? I was like, 'I want that.' Because he's just Black enough where he can be Black, but not threatening to the white people — he could cross over.'"
Though he never quite matched the global superstardom of Smith, Diggs still enjoyed a successful film career, appearing in movies like Brown Sugar, Equilibrium, Chicago, The Wood, Go, and the film adaptation of Rent.
‘Project Runway’ Season 21 Trailer Unveils Star-Studded Lineup
Hosted by Heidi Klum, the show welcomes back judges Nina Garcia and Law Roach, with season four winner Christian Siriano mentoring a fresh group of 12 designers. The two-episode premiere promises intense creativity and high-stakes challenges as contestants vie to elevate their careers.
This season’s designers—Alex Foxworth, Angelo Rosa, Antonio Estrada, Belania Daley, Caycee Black, Ethan Mundt (known as “Utica Queen”), Jesus Estrada, Joan Madison, Joseph McRae, Madeline Malenfant, Veejay Floresca, and Yuchen Han—will face time, material, and theme constraints to craft standout garments.
A panel of judges, including guest stars like Christian Cowan, Harris Reed, Jenna Lyons, Joan Smalls, Michael Kors, Mickey Guyton, Nikki Glaser, Sara Foster, Sofia Vergara, Tyra Banks, and Zac Posen, will critique their work, eliminating designers weekly until a few finalists showcase full collections at New York Fashion Week, where a winner will be crowned.
“Project Runway,” which began on Bravo in 2004 and later aired on Lifetime, has a storied history, earning a 2008 Peabody Award for its engaging and enlightening approach to the reality competition genre. After returning to Bravo in 2018 following The Weinstein Company’s bankruptcy, the series now finds a new home on Disney-owned Freeform for 2025.
With its blend of drama, creativity, and star power, Season 21 continues the show’s legacy of showcasing emerging talent in fashion design. Fans can catch all the action starting July 31.
Watch the new trailer HERE.
Season 21 Contestants:
Alex Foxworth
Growing up in Greensboro, NC, sharp and opinionated designer, Alex Foxworth, is the juxtaposition of Southerner meets New Yorker. Inspired by her Japanese grandmother from Nagasaki, she incorporates traditional kimono techniques into timeless, mindful designs.
Angelo Rosa
A proud single dad and passionate streetwear designer from Providence, RI, Angelo Rosa fuses his Dominican heritage with his New York grit. His designs blend luxury streetwear with bold, edgy details that reflect his creativity and resilience.
Antonio Estrada
After designing alongside his twin, Jesus Estrada, Antonio Estrada is ready to own his voice as a designer and put the spotlight on his own intuitive couture. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Antonio is a self-taught designer known for his bold, versatile designs that blend glamour with a touch of playful rebellion.
Belania Daley
Known for her fearless and feisty personality, Belania Daley, elevated streetwear designer, is ready to put her signature pattern-mixing and color-blocking designs into the spotlight. Growing up on Long Island, Belania learned how to sew at the age of 13 and has since honed impressive technical skills.
Caycee Black
Project Runway Season 19 alum and Houston, TX native Caycee Black, returns and is bringing
her out-of-this-world designs back to the runway. Caycee is known for her hand-painted prints, gender fluid designs, and love for breaking traditions in the chicest way possible.
Ethan Mundt “Utica Queen”
Known as RuPaul’s Drag Race legend “Utica Queen,” Ethan Mundt is now bringing his fierce fusion of high fashion, avant-garde artistry, and theatrical storytelling to Project Runway. He aims to bring drama, sophistication, and a touch of surrealism to everything he creates.
Jesus Estrada
Project Runway Season 7 alum, Jesus Estrada, is back, alongside his twin brother Antonio, to reclaim his narrative and show the world the designer he’s become. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Jesus Estrada is a charismatic designer known for vibrant queer designs that blend old Hollywood Glamour with a modern edge.
Joan Madison
A vibrant and high-energy designer from Queens, NY, Joan Madison brings optimism, creativity and bling to everything she touches. Known for her big, dramatic designs and theatrical style, she’s ready to make her dreams come true.
Joseph McRae
Charlotte, NC native Joseph McRae is a self-taught designer and electrical engineer known for his southern charm and sass. After leaving his 13-year job, Joseph is now betting on himself and bringing his bold, boundary-breaking designs to the runway.
Madeline Malenfant
Vintage and period-piece obsessed designer, Madeline Malenfant, grew up on Nantucket and always dreamt of being a fashion designer. Deeply inspired by the Renaissance period, her unique historical design style blends era-esque silhouettes with a modern twist.
Veejay Floresca
A fearless designer and proud trans woman from the Philippines, Veejay Floresca is known for her fiercely competitive and unapologetic personality along with her aesthetic that combines modernity, wearability, and art.
Yuchen Han
Originally from Xining, China, Yuchen Han is an ambitious and authentic designer on a personal mission to empower others through his futuristic and enlightenment-focused designs. Often finding inspiration from sci-fi films, Yuchen is obsessed with Aliens and fiercely owns who he is.
Season 21 Contestants:
Alex Foxworth
Growing up in Greensboro, NC, sharp and opinionated designer, Alex Foxworth, is the juxtaposition of Southerner meets New Yorker. Inspired by her Japanese grandmother from Nagasaki, she incorporates traditional kimono techniques into timeless, mindful designs.
Angelo Rosa
A proud single dad and passionate streetwear designer from Providence, RI, Angelo Rosa fuses his Dominican heritage with his New York grit. His designs blend luxury streetwear with bold, edgy details that reflect his creativity and resilience.
Antonio Estrada
After designing alongside his twin, Jesus Estrada, Antonio Estrada is ready to own his voice as a designer and put the spotlight on his own intuitive couture. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Antonio is a self-taught designer known for his bold, versatile designs that blend glamour with a touch of playful rebellion.
Belania Daley
Known for her fearless and feisty personality, Belania Daley, elevated streetwear designer, is ready to put her signature pattern-mixing and color-blocking designs into the spotlight. Growing up on Long Island, Belania learned how to sew at the age of 13 and has since honed impressive technical skills.
Caycee Black
Project Runway Season 19 alum and Houston, TX native Caycee Black, returns and is bringing
her out-of-this-world designs back to the runway. Caycee is known for her hand-painted prints, gender fluid designs, and love for breaking traditions in the chicest way possible.
Ethan Mundt “Utica Queen”
Known as RuPaul’s Drag Race legend “Utica Queen,” Ethan Mundt is now bringing his fierce fusion of high fashion, avant-garde artistry, and theatrical storytelling to Project Runway. He aims to bring drama, sophistication, and a touch of surrealism to everything he creates.
Jesus Estrada
Project Runway Season 7 alum, Jesus Estrada, is back, alongside his twin brother Antonio, to reclaim his narrative and show the world the designer he’s become. Born in Mexico and raised in California, Jesus Estrada is a charismatic designer known for vibrant queer designs that blend old Hollywood Glamour with a modern edge.
Joan Madison
A vibrant and high-energy designer from Queens, NY, Joan Madison brings optimism, creativity and bling to everything she touches. Known for her big, dramatic designs and theatrical style, she’s ready to make her dreams come true.
Joseph McRae
Charlotte, NC native Joseph McRae is a self-taught designer and electrical engineer known for his southern charm and sass. After leaving his 13-year job, Joseph is now betting on himself and bringing his bold, boundary-breaking designs to the runway.
Madeline Malenfant
Vintage and period-piece obsessed designer, Madeline Malenfant, grew up on Nantucket and always dreamt of being a fashion designer. Deeply inspired by the Renaissance period, her unique historical design style blends era-esque silhouettes with a modern twist.
Veejay Floresca
A fearless designer and proud trans woman from the Philippines, Veejay Floresca is known for her fiercely competitive and unapologetic personality along with her aesthetic that combines modernity, wearability, and art.
Yuchen Han
Originally from Xining, China, Yuchen Han is an ambitious and authentic designer on a personal mission to empower others through his futuristic and enlightenment-focused designs. Often finding inspiration from sci-fi films, Yuchen is obsessed with Aliens and fiercely owns who he is.
Travis Kelce Says the ‘Hardest’ Part of Hosting ‘SNL’ Was the Table Read Because He ‘Can’t Really Read That Well’: ‘Kind of a F–ed Situation’
Travis Kelce had some trouble behind the scenes when hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023.
During a recent interview on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said that the “hardest” part of hosting “SNL” was the pre-show table read because he “can’t really read that well.”
“The writers’ rooms were fun because you’re just getting pitched ideas,” Kelce explained. “The table reading, for a guy that can’t really read that well, it was kind of a fucked situation.”
“I felt like I was just trying to get through the reading instead of actually acting it out and giving it a voice and giving it a character and things like that,” he added. “I was just focused on, ‘Don’t fucking skip this line.'”
Kelce hosted the 14th episode of “SNL” Season 48 on March 4, 2023. He was joined by musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Once past the table read, the Super Bowl champion said he was “so much more comfortable” engaging with “the comedy” and “the silly stuff.”
“There was still a sense of like, ‘I need to be a professional here,’” Kelce said. “I want to take advantage of this, but I want to have fun doing it, but I don’t want to look like a loser doing this. I want to make them respect my approach and how I’m like taking it serious. But it was just a fun roller coaster, man.”
Kelce has made a push into Hollywood in recent years, landing a recurring role in FX’s “Grotesquerie.” He will soon appear in Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore” sequel alongside Adam Sandler
Travis Kelce had some trouble behind the scenes when hosting “Saturday Night Live” in 2023.
During a recent interview on the “Bussin’ with the Boys” podcast, the Kansas City Chiefs tight end said that the “hardest” part of hosting “SNL” was the pre-show table read because he “can’t really read that well.”
“The writers’ rooms were fun because you’re just getting pitched ideas,” Kelce explained. “The table reading, for a guy that can’t really read that well, it was kind of a fucked situation.”
“I felt like I was just trying to get through the reading instead of actually acting it out and giving it a voice and giving it a character and things like that,” he added. “I was just focused on, ‘Don’t fucking skip this line.'”
Kelce hosted the 14th episode of “SNL” Season 48 on March 4, 2023. He was joined by musical guest Kelsea Ballerini.
Once past the table read, the Super Bowl champion said he was “so much more comfortable” engaging with “the comedy” and “the silly stuff.”
“There was still a sense of like, ‘I need to be a professional here,’” Kelce said. “I want to take advantage of this, but I want to have fun doing it, but I don’t want to look like a loser doing this. I want to make them respect my approach and how I’m like taking it serious. But it was just a fun roller coaster, man.”
Kelce has made a push into Hollywood in recent years, landing a recurring role in FX’s “Grotesquerie.” He will soon appear in Netflix’s “Happy Gilmore” sequel alongside Adam Sandler
The NY Knicks are expected to hire Mike Brown as next head coach
The New York Knicks are expected to hire two-time NBA Coach of the Year winner Mike Brown as the franchise's next head coach, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
Knicks president Leon Rose underwent a thorough process since the firing of Tom Thibodeau a month ago. The Knicks requested permission to speak with five NBA head coaches and were denied, then interviewed several available coaches and went through multiround stages with candidates.
Brown is a four-time champion as a top assistant in Golden State and San Antonio under Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich and has coached an array of superstars across three decades in the NBA with the Warriors, Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings,
Brown has coached Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson; Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker; LeBron James; Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol; and De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
Brown was fired by the Kings in December after a 13-18 start to the season, this despite having led the franchise to its first playoff berth in 16 seasons in 2023 -- breaking the longest postseason drought in NBA history -- a season in which the Kings had the top-rated offense in the NBA.
Brown was the only coaching candidate to interview for the Knicks' job multiple times, including holding meetings with Rose, the team's front office and owner James Dolan on Tuesday, sources said.
The Knicks also interviewed former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, sources said.
Brown, who has a combined record of 454-304 as a head coach with the Cavaliers, Lakers and Kings, won his first NBA Coach of the Year honor in 2009 with Cleveland. He won the award again in 2023 with Sacramento.
Brown led the Cavs to an NBA Finals appearance in 2007, though Cleveland was swept by the Spurs in four games.
The Knicks, who lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals this past season, have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999 and haven't won an NBA title since 1973.
Knicks president Leon Rose underwent a thorough process since the firing of Tom Thibodeau a month ago. The Knicks requested permission to speak with five NBA head coaches and were denied, then interviewed several available coaches and went through multiround stages with candidates.
Brown is a four-time champion as a top assistant in Golden State and San Antonio under Steve Kerr and Gregg Popovich and has coached an array of superstars across three decades in the NBA with the Warriors, Spurs, Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers and Sacramento Kings,
Brown has coached Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson; Tim Duncan, Manu Ginobili and Tony Parker; LeBron James; Kobe Bryant and Pau Gasol; and De'Aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis.
Brown was fired by the Kings in December after a 13-18 start to the season, this despite having led the franchise to its first playoff berth in 16 seasons in 2023 -- breaking the longest postseason drought in NBA history -- a season in which the Kings had the top-rated offense in the NBA.
Brown was the only coaching candidate to interview for the Knicks' job multiple times, including holding meetings with Rose, the team's front office and owner James Dolan on Tuesday, sources said.
The Knicks also interviewed former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, New Orleans Pelicans associate coach James Borrego and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori, sources said.
Brown, who has a combined record of 454-304 as a head coach with the Cavaliers, Lakers and Kings, won his first NBA Coach of the Year honor in 2009 with Cleveland. He won the award again in 2023 with Sacramento.
Brown led the Cavs to an NBA Finals appearance in 2007, though Cleveland was swept by the Spurs in four games.
The Knicks, who lost to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals this past season, have not reached the NBA Finals since 1999 and haven't won an NBA title since 1973.
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