#MAGFAB: Model Stephanie Cavalli Wears Chanel for Global Elle July 2026
Model Stephanie Cavalli stars in a global editorial feature for the July 2026 issue of ELLE Brasil / ELLE Global, photographed by Nicole Heiniger and styled to perfection
#RHOA: Riley Burruss Details "Hard Time" of Mom Kandi Burruss' Divorce From Stepdad Todd Tucker
Riley Burruss shared how the next phase of her parents' relationship has impacted her.
The Next Gen NYC star—whose first Bravo appearance was on The Real Housewives of Atlanta with mom Kandi Burruss—gave an update on how the record producer's divorce from Todd Tucker after 11 years of marriage hasn't been easy.
"A lot of people forget the fact that yes, a divorce happens between two people, but it affects more than just those two people," Riley told Talia Parkinson-Jones during a July 10 visit to Today on Sirius XM. "So it is really hard for me. I had a hard time."
Riley—who learned of her mom and stepdad's Nov. 21 split while filming the second season of the Bravo kids' spinoff costarring Brooks Marks and Gia Giuidice—said the life change has led to a "year of adapting."
"It's tough at times, it's easy at times," Riley continued. "It's confusing. I'm still learning, honestly."
As such, the 23-year-old has turned to Kandi for guidance on how to handle the new normal for their family, which includes siblings Ace, 10, Blaze, 6 and Kaela, 28 (from Todd's previous marriage), as well as Riley's dad Russell "Block" Spencer. Plus, who could forget Kandi's mother Mama Joyce Jones?
"I've learned from my mom that there are a lot of things that she protects in herself and how strong she is, how courageous [she is]," Riley said of the Xscape artist on the radio. "Because all of this stuff I didn't even know. She wants to protect me the most she can. So being able to do that for your children is just a powerful thing."
For her part, Kandi has admitted the breakup—settled in March 2026—was a natural end to their story.
"This is something that has been brewing for a while," Kandi confessed in an Amazon Livestream the same month she and Todd announced their separation. "I’ve been going through it, child. I’ve been going through it. Life has been life-ing me.”
And the RHOA alums are far from the only reality TV couple to call it quits.
The Next Gen NYC star—whose first Bravo appearance was on The Real Housewives of Atlanta with mom Kandi Burruss—gave an update on how the record producer's divorce from Todd Tucker after 11 years of marriage hasn't been easy.
"A lot of people forget the fact that yes, a divorce happens between two people, but it affects more than just those two people," Riley told Talia Parkinson-Jones during a July 10 visit to Today on Sirius XM. "So it is really hard for me. I had a hard time."
Riley—who learned of her mom and stepdad's Nov. 21 split while filming the second season of the Bravo kids' spinoff costarring Brooks Marks and Gia Giuidice—said the life change has led to a "year of adapting."
"It's tough at times, it's easy at times," Riley continued. "It's confusing. I'm still learning, honestly."
As such, the 23-year-old has turned to Kandi for guidance on how to handle the new normal for their family, which includes siblings Ace, 10, Blaze, 6 and Kaela, 28 (from Todd's previous marriage), as well as Riley's dad Russell "Block" Spencer. Plus, who could forget Kandi's mother Mama Joyce Jones?
"I've learned from my mom that there are a lot of things that she protects in herself and how strong she is, how courageous [she is]," Riley said of the Xscape artist on the radio. "Because all of this stuff I didn't even know. She wants to protect me the most she can. So being able to do that for your children is just a powerful thing."
For her part, Kandi has admitted the breakup—settled in March 2026—was a natural end to their story.
"This is something that has been brewing for a while," Kandi confessed in an Amazon Livestream the same month she and Todd announced their separation. "I’ve been going through it, child. I’ve been going through it. Life has been life-ing me.”
And the RHOA alums are far from the only reality TV couple to call it quits.
#NewMusic from Daley Releases New Single “Slide” + Announces Upcoming Tour
Acclaimed R&B and soul singer Daley has officially released his new single, “SLIDE,” the second offering from his highly anticipated third studio album. Released globally on Friday, July 10, via the SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music/Universal Music Group), the track is currently available on all major streaming and download platforms.
Arriving just in time for the peak of the season, “SLIDE” is designed to capture the essence of a summer party. Blending an infectious bounce, lush orchestral strings, and Daley’s signature soaring vocals, the track delivers a “future-throwback” R&B sound. Co-written by Daley and Rashaan Brown, and produced by genre-bending UK producer Swindle, the song channels feel-good nostalgia with distinct echoes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Toto, and Prince.
“After being in the studio all week, working on other deadlines, we needed a release, to feel a little joy and make something purely for the fun of it,” Daley shared regarding the recording process. “Swindle worked out a bassline, some drums, Rashaan Brown laid guitar and I started sketching melodies. It resulted in us dancing around the studio, living our best lives.”
Lyrically, Daley notes the song explores “the magnetic pull between two people who have been feeling each other for a while but not fully admitting it—who are finally ready to stop resisting and move together in the same direction.”
Acclaimed R&B and soul singer Daley has officially released his new single, “SLIDE,” the second offering from his highly anticipated third studio album. Released globally on Friday, July 10, via the SRG-ILS Group (Virgin Music/Universal Music Group), the track is currently available on all major streaming and download platforms.
Arriving just in time for the peak of the season, “SLIDE” is designed to capture the essence of a summer party. Blending an infectious bounce, lush orchestral strings, and Daley’s signature soaring vocals, the track delivers a “future-throwback” R&B sound. Co-written by Daley and Rashaan Brown, and produced by genre-bending UK producer Swindle, the song channels feel-good nostalgia with distinct echoes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Toto, and Prince.
“After being in the studio all week, working on other deadlines, we needed a release, to feel a little joy and make something purely for the fun of it,” Daley shared regarding the recording process. “Swindle worked out a bassline, some drums, Rashaan Brown laid guitar and I started sketching melodies. It resulted in us dancing around the studio, living our best lives.”
Lyrically, Daley notes the song explores “the magnetic pull between two people who have been feeling each other for a while but not fully admitting it—who are finally ready to stop resisting and move together in the same direction.”
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Musically, the team made a conscious structural choice to highlight an arrangement element they feel is fading from modern tracks. “We didn’t want to wait to get the bridge,” Daley added. “Instead of the usual verse-chorus-verse-chorus, we took it straight to a lush bridge, which felt necessary at a time where bridges seem to be disappearing from R&B.”
“SLIDE” follows the spring release of the smash single “Lavender,” which marked Daley’s official return to the music scene and his first new release since 2018. Also produced by Swindle, “Lavender” delivered an immersive meditation on intimacy and emotional surrender, featuring jazz-inflected guitar chords by Tom Ford and a cinematic orchestral opening.
In support of his new music, Daley is preparing to hit the road this fall. He will embark on a 26-city US tour, officially kicking off on September 16 in St. Louis, Missouri.
“SLIDE” is available to stream and download now. For ticket purchases and additional tour information, fans can visit daley.tv.
Musically, the team made a conscious structural choice to highlight an arrangement element they feel is fading from modern tracks. “We didn’t want to wait to get the bridge,” Daley added. “Instead of the usual verse-chorus-verse-chorus, we took it straight to a lush bridge, which felt necessary at a time where bridges seem to be disappearing from R&B.”
“SLIDE” follows the spring release of the smash single “Lavender,” which marked Daley’s official return to the music scene and his first new release since 2018. Also produced by Swindle, “Lavender” delivered an immersive meditation on intimacy and emotional surrender, featuring jazz-inflected guitar chords by Tom Ford and a cinematic orchestral opening.
In support of his new music, Daley is preparing to hit the road this fall. He will embark on a 26-city US tour, officially kicking off on September 16 in St. Louis, Missouri.
“SLIDE” is available to stream and download now. For ticket purchases and additional tour information, fans can visit daley.tv.
#HipHopNews: ScHoolboy Q Announces New 12-Song TDE Album
ScHoolboy Q is officially turning the page with Thank Que, a new 12-track album that the Top Dawg Entertainment veteran says is nearly complete.
The Los Angeles rapper surprised supporters Wednesday (July 9) by posting a studio photo to his Instagram Story alongside a brief but direct update on his next release.
“New chapter. Wrapping up this 12-song album called Thank Que. Been working on this for a minute. Yes I’m coming back.”
The announcement marks the first official confirmation of a new ScHoolboy Q project since the release of Blue Lips in 2024. That album was heralded as a classic by critics and fans alike. The opus offered a creative approach to production, creative songwriting and more.
Q did not reveal a release date or any of the other particulars, but it seems like the project is in its final stages. He called it a “new chapter” so it is unlikely he’s following the Blue Lips formula.
Since the release of Blue Lips, ScHoolboy Q has embraced a lower-profile lifestyle centered on health, fitness and one of his biggest passions: golf. The rapper has become increasingly active in the golf world, frequently sharing rounds from courses across the country while documenting his steady improvement in the sport.
He’s also spoken openly about prioritizing his physical well-being, trading the relentless pace of touring and recording for a more balanced routine without stepping away from music entirely.
Q, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and SZA have made TDE into a has built a reputation for taking his time between releases rather than rushing projects to market.
If his latest update is any indication, that patience may soon pay off. With Thank Que now entering its final stretch, ScHoolboy Q appears ready to begin another chapter in a career that has consistently balanced commercial success with artistic evolution.
The Los Angeles rapper surprised supporters Wednesday (July 9) by posting a studio photo to his Instagram Story alongside a brief but direct update on his next release.
“New chapter. Wrapping up this 12-song album called Thank Que. Been working on this for a minute. Yes I’m coming back.”
The announcement marks the first official confirmation of a new ScHoolboy Q project since the release of Blue Lips in 2024. That album was heralded as a classic by critics and fans alike. The opus offered a creative approach to production, creative songwriting and more.
Q did not reveal a release date or any of the other particulars, but it seems like the project is in its final stages. He called it a “new chapter” so it is unlikely he’s following the Blue Lips formula.
Since the release of Blue Lips, ScHoolboy Q has embraced a lower-profile lifestyle centered on health, fitness and one of his biggest passions: golf. The rapper has become increasingly active in the golf world, frequently sharing rounds from courses across the country while documenting his steady improvement in the sport.
He’s also spoken openly about prioritizing his physical well-being, trading the relentless pace of touring and recording for a more balanced routine without stepping away from music entirely.
Q, Kendrick Lamar, Jay Rock, Ab-Soul and SZA have made TDE into a has built a reputation for taking his time between releases rather than rushing projects to market.
If his latest update is any indication, that patience may soon pay off. With Thank Que now entering its final stretch, ScHoolboy Q appears ready to begin another chapter in a career that has consistently balanced commercial success with artistic evolution.
Tyler Perry Rejects Sexual Orientation Claim in Lawsuit Update With Madea Halloween Actor
Tyler Perry is facing a legal battle with Mario Rodriguez, who is taking another turn as the two sides disagree over the discovery process. Rodriguez's lawsuit accuses Perry of sexual assault, allegations that he has repeatedly denied. A new court filing focuses on why the deposition did not take place, with both sides giving different explanations.
Tyler Perry addresses speculation during lawsuit response
Legal documents obtained by TMZ suggest that Rodriguez's lawyers wanted to question Perry under oath about his sexual orientation during a deposition. It also includes whether the film director is attracted to men. The deposition did not take place, and Rodriguez's legal team claimed that Perry refused to appear because he did not want to answer those questions.
The 56-year-old strongly denied that claim in his latest firing. He said he had already agreed to sit for a deposition and rejected the suggestion of avoiding questions about his sexuality. Pery said he is "not embarrassed" to answer questions about that matter and criticized what he described as the "backwards belief" that he should be ashamed to discuss it.
Tyler Perry also argued that questions about his sexuality have no relevance to the lawsuit. Perry said the idea that a man attracted to other men is more likely to assault another man is a "bigoted stereotype." He also claimed Rodriguez filed the motion to pressure him into settling the case. Perry said this happened after he rejected a multimillion-dollar settlement offer.
The producer is now asking the court to order Rodriguez to pay $7,300 and claims that he misused the discovery process. However, the former soccer player sued Perry for $77 million. He said they met at a gym in 2015, and Perry later gave him a small role in his films.
Rodriguez accused Perry of sexually assaulting him on more than one occasion. He shared that Perry paid him $5,000 after one incident.
Meanwhile, the screenwriter has denied all the allegations. His legal team said Rodriguez stayed in contact with him for years. They also said he filed the lawsuit after Perry stopped giving him financial support.
Tyler Perry is facing a legal battle with Mario Rodriguez, who is taking another turn as the two sides disagree over the discovery process. Rodriguez's lawsuit accuses Perry of sexual assault, allegations that he has repeatedly denied. A new court filing focuses on why the deposition did not take place, with both sides giving different explanations.
Tyler Perry addresses speculation during lawsuit response
Legal documents obtained by TMZ suggest that Rodriguez's lawyers wanted to question Perry under oath about his sexual orientation during a deposition. It also includes whether the film director is attracted to men. The deposition did not take place, and Rodriguez's legal team claimed that Perry refused to appear because he did not want to answer those questions.
The 56-year-old strongly denied that claim in his latest firing. He said he had already agreed to sit for a deposition and rejected the suggestion of avoiding questions about his sexuality. Pery said he is "not embarrassed" to answer questions about that matter and criticized what he described as the "backwards belief" that he should be ashamed to discuss it.
Tyler Perry also argued that questions about his sexuality have no relevance to the lawsuit. Perry said the idea that a man attracted to other men is more likely to assault another man is a "bigoted stereotype." He also claimed Rodriguez filed the motion to pressure him into settling the case. Perry said this happened after he rejected a multimillion-dollar settlement offer.
The producer is now asking the court to order Rodriguez to pay $7,300 and claims that he misused the discovery process. However, the former soccer player sued Perry for $77 million. He said they met at a gym in 2015, and Perry later gave him a small role in his films.
Rodriguez accused Perry of sexually assaulting him on more than one occasion. He shared that Perry paid him $5,000 after one incident.
Meanwhile, the screenwriter has denied all the allegations. His legal team said Rodriguez stayed in contact with him for years. They also said he filed the lawsuit after Perry stopped giving him financial support.
Keke Wyatt is back Popping Out With a new Mystery Man
Keke Wyatt knows how to get people talking! The singer’s latest post featuring a mystery man has fans wondering if she’s soft-launching a relationship — or hinting at something more.
One person wrote in the comment section, “Keke… Why y’all holding your stomach??? Keke please I’m so tired,” while another added, “She can’t be alone.”
One person wrote in the comment section, “Keke… Why y’all holding your stomach??? Keke please I’m so tired,” while another added, “She can’t be alone.”
So far, Keke hasn’t addressed the speculation or revealed the identity of her mystery companion.
‘CATS: The Jellicle Ball’ to End Broadway Run in August After Making History with Acclaimed Production
The acclaimed Broadway show CATS: The Jellicle Ball, a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s classic musical, will be closing this summer.
The musical began performances in March 2026 and just months later, its limited run was extended through January 2027. Unfortunately, Broadway has been hit hard this summer with a downturn in audiences and now the show is going to close earlier than expected.
Producers have announced the musical will end its run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8.
Before it closes, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will film the production to have it preserved in the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. While this recording is not meant to be consumed by the general public, it ensures the production will be archived for scholars and historians to watch in the future.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won three: Best Direction of a Musical for Zhailon Levington & Bill Rauch, Best Choreography for Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons, and Best Costume Design of a Musical for Qween Jean, marking the first time in history an openly trans woman won Broadway’s highest honor.
Producers Michael Harrison and Mike Bosner said, “Three years ago, Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch began the remarkable process of reimagining CATS for a new generation. They assembled a visionary creative team that fused their passions for Ballroom and theater to create something thrillingly new. With a truly superhuman cast bringing this vision to life, New York has once again discovered the phenomenon that has become Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS: The Jellicle Ball. The joy that radiates from the stage each night is unlike anything we’ve experienced in our careers. It has been a true honor to help bring Ballroom to Broadway.”
Get tickets now to see CATS: The Jellicle Ball before it closes on August 8.
The acclaimed Broadway show CATS: The Jellicle Ball, a reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber‘s classic musical, will be closing this summer.
The musical began performances in March 2026 and just months later, its limited run was extended through January 2027. Unfortunately, Broadway has been hit hard this summer with a downturn in audiences and now the show is going to close earlier than expected.
Producers have announced the musical will end its run at the Broadhurst Theatre on Saturday evening, August 8.
Before it closes, the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts will film the production to have it preserved in the Theatre on Film and Tape Archive. While this recording is not meant to be consumed by the general public, it ensures the production will be archived for scholars and historians to watch in the future.
CATS: The Jellicle Ball was nominated for nine Tony Awards and won three: Best Direction of a Musical for Zhailon Levington & Bill Rauch, Best Choreography for Omari Wiles & Arturo Lyons, and Best Costume Design of a Musical for Qween Jean, marking the first time in history an openly trans woman won Broadway’s highest honor.
Producers Michael Harrison and Mike Bosner said, “Three years ago, Zhailon Levingston and Bill Rauch began the remarkable process of reimagining CATS for a new generation. They assembled a visionary creative team that fused their passions for Ballroom and theater to create something thrillingly new. With a truly superhuman cast bringing this vision to life, New York has once again discovered the phenomenon that has become Andrew Lloyd Webber’s CATS: The Jellicle Ball. The joy that radiates from the stage each night is unlike anything we’ve experienced in our careers. It has been a true honor to help bring Ballroom to Broadway.”
Get tickets now to see CATS: The Jellicle Ball before it closes on August 8.
Meagan Good Calls Divorce From DeVon Franklin the 'Biggest Blessing'
Meagan Good has a healthy perspective on her 2022 divorce from DeVon Franklin.
Appearing on the Monday (July 13) episode of The Innermission Podcast, hosted by actress Danielle Brooks, Good discussed the end of her nearly decade-long marriage to the motivational speaker and producer. The couple married in 2012 and wrote 2017 devotional book The Wait, based on their months-long celibacy before marriage. In 2025, Good married actress Jonathan Majors. That same year, Franklin married fitness influencer Maria Castillo.
Around the 37-minute mark of the video below, Good called her divorce from Franklin "the biggest blessing for both of us,” along with being a benefit to Franklin’s second wife and Good’s new husband
“At the time I was so mad at God and I was so confused. And I was like, ‘Well, Lord, you told me to marry this person and you knew that my worst fear was to get a divorce [after] 10 years just like my mom and dad did,’” Good explained.
“And then when it did ultimately happen, I was just like, ‘Lord, I just don't trust you anymore.’ I was like, ‘You bamboozled me,’” Good continued. “I felt lied to. And and it took me that full like just like year of just like constant therapy, constantly crying it out.”
Good added that she refrained from drinking throughout the healing process and came to accept that the relationship was meant to be temporary.
“Everything that I needed to get from that, I got from that. Everything I needed to give to that, I gave to that,” she said. “And we're both better because of it. I think I know I'm a better wife because of that experience.”
Good and Franklin married less than a year after meeting on the set of the 2011 film Jumping the Broom. Franklin filed for divorce in December 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. In a 2021 Instagram post announcing their divorce, Good and Franklin described the split as "the next best chapter in the evolution of our love."
The ex-spouses have been amicable in discussing their past relationship throughout the years. In a February episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle, Franklin said he he has "nothing but love" for Good.
“You are with someone for a period of time,” he said. “During that period of time, you are exactly getting what you need, and then you move on to whatever may be next.”
Appearing on the Monday (July 13) episode of The Innermission Podcast, hosted by actress Danielle Brooks, Good discussed the end of her nearly decade-long marriage to the motivational speaker and producer. The couple married in 2012 and wrote 2017 devotional book The Wait, based on their months-long celibacy before marriage. In 2025, Good married actress Jonathan Majors. That same year, Franklin married fitness influencer Maria Castillo.
Around the 37-minute mark of the video below, Good called her divorce from Franklin "the biggest blessing for both of us,” along with being a benefit to Franklin’s second wife and Good’s new husband
“At the time I was so mad at God and I was so confused. And I was like, ‘Well, Lord, you told me to marry this person and you knew that my worst fear was to get a divorce [after] 10 years just like my mom and dad did,’” Good explained.
“And then when it did ultimately happen, I was just like, ‘Lord, I just don't trust you anymore.’ I was like, ‘You bamboozled me,’” Good continued. “I felt lied to. And and it took me that full like just like year of just like constant therapy, constantly crying it out.”
Good added that she refrained from drinking throughout the healing process and came to accept that the relationship was meant to be temporary.
“Everything that I needed to get from that, I got from that. Everything I needed to give to that, I gave to that,” she said. “And we're both better because of it. I think I know I'm a better wife because of that experience.”
Good and Franklin married less than a year after meeting on the set of the 2011 film Jumping the Broom. Franklin filed for divorce in December 2021, citing irreconcilable differences. In a 2021 Instagram post announcing their divorce, Good and Franklin described the split as "the next best chapter in the evolution of our love."
The ex-spouses have been amicable in discussing their past relationship throughout the years. In a February episode of Today with Jenna and Sheinelle, Franklin said he he has "nothing but love" for Good.
“You are with someone for a period of time,” he said. “During that period of time, you are exactly getting what you need, and then you move on to whatever may be next.”
Jordan Walker is your 2026 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby champion!
Jordan Walker is your 2026 MLB All-Star Home Run Derby champion! The St. Louis Cardinals right fielder not only took home his first Derby title in his first appearance but also became the first Cardinal to win the Derby after outlasting the hometown hero, Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber, in the final.
It was a power-packed night in Philadelphia as Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit a ball 491 feet for the longest blast of the night before being eliminated in the semifinal. Hometown star Bryce Harper was eliminated in the first round after not being able to beat Schwarber's 10 first-round home runs, and New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had the lowest total with seven home runs in his first-round exit. Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone were the other two knocked out early, with Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras losing in the semis to pave the way for Schwarber and Walker to take center stage in the final at Citizens Bank Park.
It was a power-packed night in Philadelphia as Tampa Bay Rays third baseman Junior Caminero hit a ball 491 feet for the longest blast of the night before being eliminated in the semifinal. Hometown star Bryce Harper was eliminated in the first round after not being able to beat Schwarber's 10 first-round home runs, and New York Yankees first baseman Ben Rice had the lowest total with seven home runs in his first-round exit. Chicago White Sox first baseman Munetaka Murakami and Kansas City Royals right fielder Jac Caglianone were the other two knocked out early, with Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras losing in the semis to pave the way for Schwarber and Walker to take center stage in the final at Citizens Bank Park.
MLB Home Run Derby results
Final
Kyle Schwarber (11) vs. Jordan Walker (12)
Semifinal
3. Junior Caminero (5) vs. 2. Jordan Walker (6)
4. Kyle Schwarber (9) vs. 1. Willson Contreras (8)
First round
1. Willson Contreras: 13 home runs
2. Jordan Walker: 13 home runs
3. Jac Caglianone: 8 home runs (eliminated)
4. Munetaka Murakami: 9 home runs (eliminated)
5. Ben Rice: 7 home runs (eliminated)
6. Junior Caminero: 12 home runs
7. Kyle Schwarber: 10 home runs
8. Bryce Harper: 8 home runs (eliminated)
Final
Kyle Schwarber (11) vs. Jordan Walker (12)
Semifinal
3. Junior Caminero (5) vs. 2. Jordan Walker (6)
4. Kyle Schwarber (9) vs. 1. Willson Contreras (8)
First round
1. Willson Contreras: 13 home runs
2. Jordan Walker: 13 home runs
3. Jac Caglianone: 8 home runs (eliminated)
4. Munetaka Murakami: 9 home runs (eliminated)
5. Ben Rice: 7 home runs (eliminated)
6. Junior Caminero: 12 home runs
7. Kyle Schwarber: 10 home runs
8. Bryce Harper: 8 home runs (eliminated)
Lizzo Says She’s Gained 20 Pounds Since Last Year
Lizzo is embracing another chapter in her wellness journey with the same candor that has defined her career.
The Grammy-winning singer recently revealed she has gained 20 pounds since last year. She also stressed that weight fluctuations are a normal part of life. Her comments came during a new interview with The Guardian, where she reflected on health, public scrutiny and body image.
The singer said she reached a personal weight goal in early 2025. Since then, however, her body has naturally changed.
“I’ve gained 20 pounds since last year, so everyone can ask me about weight gain, too, if they’d like,” Lizzo said.
Rather than expressing concern, the singer presented the change as part of an ongoing process. She explained that her body has fluctuated throughout her life. She also emphasized that her health journey has never been about reaching one permanent number.
Lizzo said people often reduce her transformation to a single explanation. She believes the reality is much more complicated.
“There are a lot of reasons. People always want to make it one single headline, one single thing. A lot of things can be true at once,” she said.
The performer explained that physical discomfort first motivated her to make lifestyle changes. She recalled dealing with joint pain and body aches before shifting her focus toward healthier routines.
“I was in a place where my physical weight was causing joint pain and aches,” Lizzo said.
She also described stepping away from social media during that period. She said the break allowed her to focus on music and aspects of life she could control.
“I also got to the point where I came off the internet, and all I had was the studio and my thoughts, so I poured myself into the things I could control. My body, my lifestyle, my routines and habits … and this is who I am today,” she said.
Lizzo has consistently rejected speculation surrounding her appearance. She has repeatedly said her choices are rooted in personal health rather than public expectations.
Her latest comments continue that message. Instead of celebrating weight loss or criticizing weight gain, she framed both as ordinary experiences.
The singer also used the interview to criticize the intense scrutiny women face over their bodies.
“There’s a system of oppression that is constantly putting pressure on, especially women and especially women in the spotlight,” Lizzo said.
“That system is unrelenting and it is determined to make you feel shit about yourself. It won’t stop until you’ve bought every product and you’ve bought into every lie and turned it in on yourself.”
Lizzo argued that criticism should be directed toward the culture fueling unrealistic beauty standards instead of individuals experiencing them.
“We need to criticize the system and the mediums that are doing this and not the people it’s affecting because those people are human beings having a human experience,” she said. “We should have grace and love and support for them.”
The interview arrives as Lizzo continues promoting her latest music while rebuilding her public profile following a challenging period that included legal disputes with former dancers. She has denied the allegations against her, and portions of the litigation remain ongoing.
Throughout the past several years, Lizzo has remained vocal about self-acceptance, even as her own body has changed. Her newest remarks reinforce that message. She continues to argue that wellness cannot be measured by a single number on a scale.
Instead, Lizzo says her evolving health journey reflects a broader commitment to caring for herself while resisting the unrealistic expectations often placed on women in the public eye.
The Grammy-winning singer recently revealed she has gained 20 pounds since last year. She also stressed that weight fluctuations are a normal part of life. Her comments came during a new interview with The Guardian, where she reflected on health, public scrutiny and body image.
The singer said she reached a personal weight goal in early 2025. Since then, however, her body has naturally changed.
“I’ve gained 20 pounds since last year, so everyone can ask me about weight gain, too, if they’d like,” Lizzo said.
Rather than expressing concern, the singer presented the change as part of an ongoing process. She explained that her body has fluctuated throughout her life. She also emphasized that her health journey has never been about reaching one permanent number.
Lizzo said people often reduce her transformation to a single explanation. She believes the reality is much more complicated.
“There are a lot of reasons. People always want to make it one single headline, one single thing. A lot of things can be true at once,” she said.
The performer explained that physical discomfort first motivated her to make lifestyle changes. She recalled dealing with joint pain and body aches before shifting her focus toward healthier routines.
“I was in a place where my physical weight was causing joint pain and aches,” Lizzo said.
She also described stepping away from social media during that period. She said the break allowed her to focus on music and aspects of life she could control.
“I also got to the point where I came off the internet, and all I had was the studio and my thoughts, so I poured myself into the things I could control. My body, my lifestyle, my routines and habits … and this is who I am today,” she said.
Lizzo has consistently rejected speculation surrounding her appearance. She has repeatedly said her choices are rooted in personal health rather than public expectations.
Her latest comments continue that message. Instead of celebrating weight loss or criticizing weight gain, she framed both as ordinary experiences.
The singer also used the interview to criticize the intense scrutiny women face over their bodies.
“There’s a system of oppression that is constantly putting pressure on, especially women and especially women in the spotlight,” Lizzo said.
“That system is unrelenting and it is determined to make you feel shit about yourself. It won’t stop until you’ve bought every product and you’ve bought into every lie and turned it in on yourself.”
Lizzo argued that criticism should be directed toward the culture fueling unrealistic beauty standards instead of individuals experiencing them.
“We need to criticize the system and the mediums that are doing this and not the people it’s affecting because those people are human beings having a human experience,” she said. “We should have grace and love and support for them.”
The interview arrives as Lizzo continues promoting her latest music while rebuilding her public profile following a challenging period that included legal disputes with former dancers. She has denied the allegations against her, and portions of the litigation remain ongoing.
Throughout the past several years, Lizzo has remained vocal about self-acceptance, even as her own body has changed. Her newest remarks reinforce that message. She continues to argue that wellness cannot be measured by a single number on a scale.
Instead, Lizzo says her evolving health journey reflects a broader commitment to caring for herself while resisting the unrealistic expectations often placed on women in the public eye.
Biggie's Ex Addresses Dame Dash Accusing Her of Sleeping With His Friends
The Notorious B.I.G.'s former girlfriend, Charli Baltimore, has responded to Dame Dash accusing her of sleeping with the late rapper's friends, Jay-Z and Lance 'Un' Rivera, after his murder in 1997.
In an interview with The Art of Dialogue, which can be seen in full above, Baltimore dismissed Dash's accusations as baseless. "I don't know if Dame is trolling, like, I don't really know what he's doing," she said. "I don't know that aspect of his personality, like, all the interactions I've ever had with Dame was always on super CEO boss mode. … I don't know what's going on. But at the end of the day, I feel like it's stories and it's gossip, right? I have an issue with men gossiping about other men. That's just how I feel about it. I have an issue with that."
Charli Baltimore was in a relationship with Biggie from 1995 up until his death in '97. "If you're a person that was in the entertainment business, and especially somebody like Dame, he's a legend… He literally could go on a podcast and talk about Roc-A-Fella all day long because that's his that's his legacy," she continued. "The gossip? I don't get that… I just don't feel like I should be collateral damage in it. That's not you, that's not your story to tell."
She doubled down that Dash is merely gossiping, and there's nothing to back up his claims. "It's gossip," she said. "So why are we talking about this? Again, this is 26 years [ago]. And you know what else at the end of the day, right? If I say no, which I've been saying, I'm all, 'She's lying.' If I say yes, it's like, 'Wow… why is she talking about this man? He's married.' … Jay is a married man. Why am I getting thrown up in these stories? Like, it's just… it's so old. It's all rumored. Nobody has any facts or factual evidence that this ever occurred. So why are we talking about it?"
Dash recently suggested, in an interview with The Art of Dialogue, that the stabbing incident involving Jay and Lance "Un" Rivera was actually over Charli Baltimore. "If Biggie dies and his best friend-manager starts smashing his girl and then his best friend starts smashing this girl, do you think that's evil or no?" Dash asked the show's host.
The Notorious B.I.G.'s former girlfriend, Charli Baltimore, has responded to Dame Dash accusing her of sleeping with the late rapper's friends, Jay-Z and Lance 'Un' Rivera, after his murder in 1997.
In an interview with The Art of Dialogue, which can be seen in full above, Baltimore dismissed Dash's accusations as baseless. "I don't know if Dame is trolling, like, I don't really know what he's doing," she said. "I don't know that aspect of his personality, like, all the interactions I've ever had with Dame was always on super CEO boss mode. … I don't know what's going on. But at the end of the day, I feel like it's stories and it's gossip, right? I have an issue with men gossiping about other men. That's just how I feel about it. I have an issue with that."
Charli Baltimore was in a relationship with Biggie from 1995 up until his death in '97. "If you're a person that was in the entertainment business, and especially somebody like Dame, he's a legend… He literally could go on a podcast and talk about Roc-A-Fella all day long because that's his that's his legacy," she continued. "The gossip? I don't get that… I just don't feel like I should be collateral damage in it. That's not you, that's not your story to tell."
She doubled down that Dash is merely gossiping, and there's nothing to back up his claims. "It's gossip," she said. "So why are we talking about this? Again, this is 26 years [ago]. And you know what else at the end of the day, right? If I say no, which I've been saying, I'm all, 'She's lying.' If I say yes, it's like, 'Wow… why is she talking about this man? He's married.' … Jay is a married man. Why am I getting thrown up in these stories? Like, it's just… it's so old. It's all rumored. Nobody has any facts or factual evidence that this ever occurred. So why are we talking about it?"
Dash recently suggested, in an interview with The Art of Dialogue, that the stabbing incident involving Jay and Lance "Un" Rivera was actually over Charli Baltimore. "If Biggie dies and his best friend-manager starts smashing his girl and then his best friend starts smashing this girl, do you think that's evil or no?" Dash asked the show's host.
Christina Milian Plans to Move Her Family Back to America from France Next Year
After three years living abroad, Christina Milian and her husband Matt Pokora intend to relocate to the United States
Their family moved to Paris in 2023 after years of splitting time between Hollywood and France
Milian's three children will attend school in the U.S. following the move
After three years living abroad alongside husband Matt Pokora and her three children, Christina Milian plans to return stateside.
The actress, 44, who stars in Lifetime's upcoming thriller He Couldn't Let Go, reflected on her time in Paris and shared that her family intends to return to America in a Tuesday, July 7 interview with PEOPLE.
"There's parts of me that misses maybe going to a red carpet at the drop of a dime in Hollywood. But then I'm like, 'Well, I'll be back,' " Milian tells PEOPLE. "And actually in a year from now, we're going to go back to America for a while."
Milian married her husband, French singer and rapper Matt Pokora, in 2020 after being introduced to one another at a restaurant in France three years prior. She shares two children, Kenna, 5, and Isaiah, 6, with Pokora, as well as Violet, 16, with ex The-Dream.
"The kids are going to go to school [in America], which my youngest kids haven't done yet," Milian adds.
The family initially moved to Pokora's native country of France during the summer of 2023. In a November 2024 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Milian explained that their decision to move came after "three or four years" of "commuting back and forth every six months" between Hollywood and Paris.
"We decided to commit to it last year because our kids were going to go to school," she said at the time.
In December 2024, Milian shared with PEOPLE that the nine-hour time difference between Paris and Los Angeles allowed her to invest the daytime in her family while handling her Hollywood career in the evening.
"My daytime, I get to do the family stuff," Milian said. "I work out. I do my self-care thing. I cook dinner. Usually things really kind of get started [for work] around 7 p.m., where it's like phone calls and stuff."
Milian's recent visits to the Cannes Film Festival and the Cannes Lions Festival alongside Pokora, 40, this past spring and summer stoked her excitement to engage with her acting and producing career on an in-person level after returning to the States, she shared.
"I felt the emotion and the passion of people in this industry that I love," Milian says. "I think there's a fuel that's within me when it comes to this industry and when it comes to entertainment and film. And I got to feel that feeling again."
Regardless of their home base, the family's connection to France is sure to remain strong. Milian previously shared with PEOPLE in December 2024 that while she did consider Paris a "landmark place for us to stay most of our lives," she knew that she and Pokora were "never settled" and their "family is everywhere."
Their family moved to Paris in 2023 after years of splitting time between Hollywood and France
Milian's three children will attend school in the U.S. following the move
After three years living abroad alongside husband Matt Pokora and her three children, Christina Milian plans to return stateside.
The actress, 44, who stars in Lifetime's upcoming thriller He Couldn't Let Go, reflected on her time in Paris and shared that her family intends to return to America in a Tuesday, July 7 interview with PEOPLE.
"There's parts of me that misses maybe going to a red carpet at the drop of a dime in Hollywood. But then I'm like, 'Well, I'll be back,' " Milian tells PEOPLE. "And actually in a year from now, we're going to go back to America for a while."
Milian married her husband, French singer and rapper Matt Pokora, in 2020 after being introduced to one another at a restaurant in France three years prior. She shares two children, Kenna, 5, and Isaiah, 6, with Pokora, as well as Violet, 16, with ex The-Dream.
"The kids are going to go to school [in America], which my youngest kids haven't done yet," Milian adds.
The family initially moved to Pokora's native country of France during the summer of 2023. In a November 2024 appearance on The Jennifer Hudson Show, Milian explained that their decision to move came after "three or four years" of "commuting back and forth every six months" between Hollywood and Paris.
"We decided to commit to it last year because our kids were going to go to school," she said at the time.
In December 2024, Milian shared with PEOPLE that the nine-hour time difference between Paris and Los Angeles allowed her to invest the daytime in her family while handling her Hollywood career in the evening.
"My daytime, I get to do the family stuff," Milian said. "I work out. I do my self-care thing. I cook dinner. Usually things really kind of get started [for work] around 7 p.m., where it's like phone calls and stuff."
Milian's recent visits to the Cannes Film Festival and the Cannes Lions Festival alongside Pokora, 40, this past spring and summer stoked her excitement to engage with her acting and producing career on an in-person level after returning to the States, she shared.
"I felt the emotion and the passion of people in this industry that I love," Milian says. "I think there's a fuel that's within me when it comes to this industry and when it comes to entertainment and film. And I got to feel that feeling again."
Regardless of their home base, the family's connection to France is sure to remain strong. Milian previously shared with PEOPLE in December 2024 that while she did consider Paris a "landmark place for us to stay most of our lives," she knew that she and Pokora were "never settled" and their "family is everywhere."
Ice-T Reveals Why He’ll Never Leave ‘Law & Order’
Ice-T has appeared in 456 episodes of Law & Order and he has no plans of stopping now.
Appearing on the Creators Inc. podcast, Ice-T revealed how playing Sgt. Odafin “Fin” Tutuola is a lucrative endeavor. When it comes to his contract, he noted he has “signed two- or three-year deals that included annual raises.”
“I’m Black, and I don’t jump off a boat while it’s floating, even though I can swim,” he joked. “So that boat’s floating.”
When he received his first residual check, he knew he had landed a life-changing gig. After his first year on the show, Ice-T noticed an unexpected payment in his account and called his accountant to find out what it was.
“She said, ‘That’s residuals.’ I’m like, ‘What’s that?’ She goes, ‘Every time the show airs on the network, you get paid something. The show is on right now. This minute, it’s on.’ Ching-ching.”
The legendary rapper even named the show’s unmistakable two-note sound: “Dick Wolf’s cash register.”
“That day, I went from, ‘I don’t know how long I’ll do this show,’ to, ‘I will be on this show till they throw my Black a** off kicking and screaming,’” he continued.
For over two decades, legendary rapper and actor Ice-T has been a cornerstone of NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Joining the cast in Season 2 (2000) as a former narcotics detective, Fin brought a gritty, no-nonsense perspective to the squad room that perfectly balanced the more emotional approach of his colleagues. His legendary, dryly humorous partnership with the late Richard Belzer’s John Munch became a fan-favorite dynamic. And his fierce loyalty to Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) established him as the literal backbone of the unit.
Ice-T has made television history as the longest-running male actor in a scripted U.S. primetime drama. He’s proved that a role originally planned for just a short, four-episode arc could turn into one of the most enduring legacies on modern television.
Ice-T has appeared in 456 episodes of Law & Order and he has no plans of stopping now.
Appearing on the Creators Inc. podcast, Ice-T revealed how playing Sgt. Odafin “Fin” Tutuola is a lucrative endeavor. When it comes to his contract, he noted he has “signed two- or three-year deals that included annual raises.”
“I’m Black, and I don’t jump off a boat while it’s floating, even though I can swim,” he joked. “So that boat’s floating.”
When he received his first residual check, he knew he had landed a life-changing gig. After his first year on the show, Ice-T noticed an unexpected payment in his account and called his accountant to find out what it was.
“She said, ‘That’s residuals.’ I’m like, ‘What’s that?’ She goes, ‘Every time the show airs on the network, you get paid something. The show is on right now. This minute, it’s on.’ Ching-ching.”
The legendary rapper even named the show’s unmistakable two-note sound: “Dick Wolf’s cash register.”
“That day, I went from, ‘I don’t know how long I’ll do this show,’ to, ‘I will be on this show till they throw my Black a** off kicking and screaming,’” he continued.
For over two decades, legendary rapper and actor Ice-T has been a cornerstone of NBC’s Law & Order: Special Victims Unit.
Joining the cast in Season 2 (2000) as a former narcotics detective, Fin brought a gritty, no-nonsense perspective to the squad room that perfectly balanced the more emotional approach of his colleagues. His legendary, dryly humorous partnership with the late Richard Belzer’s John Munch became a fan-favorite dynamic. And his fierce loyalty to Captain Olivia Benson (Mariska Hargitay) established him as the literal backbone of the unit.
Ice-T has made television history as the longest-running male actor in a scripted U.S. primetime drama. He’s proved that a role originally planned for just a short, four-episode arc could turn into one of the most enduring legacies on modern television.
Whoopi Goldberg Explains Why She Doesn’t Like The Term ‘Nepo Baby’
On The View, singer Gracie Abrams acknowledged that she has benefited as a “nepo baby.” She is the daughter of J.J. Abrams and exec Katie McGrath. Goldberg then shared his disdain for the term.
“Let me tell you what being a nepo baby is like,” Goldberg said. “When you say that about somebody, it’s like calling them a DEI hire. It’s like saying you didn’t get this on your own,” Goldberg continued. “This girl has — she’s incredibly talented, and nepo babies, they don’t have a choice who they’re born to!” Sunny Hostin agreed with Goldberg’s take.
Goldberg then pointed to her daughter, Alexandrea “Alex” Martin Dean.
“I know my kid doesn’t like being called a nepo baby. What she does, she does on her own,” she said. “She got, it and he worked her behind off. And whether she is as successfulIs me, or not as successful, this is her life.
”Once they step out of your house, they are going out to do their thing. I get very annoyed with this subject because I don’t like when people don’t give — don’t assume!” Goldberg continued. “You assumed somebody helped me. You’re assuming that they did this. Don’t make that the question you ask me when I come in.”
Dean, Goldberg’s only daughter, has built a multi-faceted career in the entertainment industry. She’s an actress, producer, and entrepreneur. Dean first stepped into the Hollywood spotlight in 1994, when she was named Miss Golden Globe at the 50th Golden Globe Awards. The title is traditionally awarded to the child of a high-profile industry veteran.
As an actress, Martin made early on-screen appearances in notable 90s and early 2000s projects, including a role as a classroom student in her mother’s hit film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993), the indie satire American Intellectuals (1999), and the television movie Call Me Claus (2001). She later transitioned behind the camera, earning production credits as a producer for the animated short film Descendants (2008) and as an associate producer on the short film Sensitive Men (2018).
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