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Sunday, August 2, 2026

The Daily Buzz For Aug 3 ☕📰☕

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#MAGFAB: Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Tramell Tillman for INSTYLE Magazine
Tramell Tillman has officially been discovered. Since his breakout role in Severance and upcoming role as breakout star in SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY, the actor opens up to IINSTYLE about his newfound success, queerness, and the importance of representation within his projects. He also shares insights on joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe, how his sobriety has impacted his career, and the importance of finding “what lights your fire.”
On the representation of queerness growing up and how it evolved:
“I learned that queerness is not so much about presentation, it’s your orientation. It’s about what you aspire to, what you strive for, what you feel comfortable with, who you love, what you’re drawn to. That was a real awakening moment for me, and I needed to have that before I was able to go talk to my mom about it.”
“I didn’t have the experiences that most queer kids today have. As a kid, I thought being gay meant that I wanted to be a woman, because every time I saw a gay male, specifically a Black gay male, portrayed in the media, they were extremely effeminate, dressed up, and I knew that wasn’t for me.”
On his Marvel Cinematic Universe goals:
He wasn’t a comic-book kid growing up, he says, but he’d always been “amazed by characters with special powers. Marvel has some of the best superheroes, including Spider-Man—a kind hero trying to keep one of the best cities in the world safe. Who wouldn’t fall in love with that?” He’d had the Marvel Cinematic Universe on his acting bucket list for a while, he adds. “I just didn’t know that it was going to materialize so soon.”
 
On the tight-knit cast of Spider-Man: Brand New Day with Zendaya, Tom Holland, and more:
“We bonded like family…I was told that’s what it would be like on set. I’m glad it was true.”
On understanding the role of race in Severance and in his own personal life:
“I asked Dan [Erickson, Severance’s creator and showrunner] and Ben [Stiller], ‘Well, y’all asked him to be Black specifically. So does race come into the world of this story?’”
 
“There’s these things on TikTok or Instagram. It’s like, ‘You knew you grew up in a Black family when…’ I had no idea that that’s what it meant to be Black. I just thought, Well, that’s how you did. Of course you’re going to have a whole bunch of plastic bags underneath the sink because you’re going to keep the plastic bag and use it again.”
On getting sober and how it has impacted his career:
“I’ve been choosing myself. And it’s been such a gift because it gave me a sense of power and autonomy that I didn’t know I could tap into. It’s helped me become a better person, a better artist, more intentional about what I want to do.”
On how he relates to his character, Seth Milchick, and being a people pleaser:
“When you’re a people pleaser…you’re having to serve as a mediator. That has just been a skill set that I had to learn how to adopt. I am learning to work through it and allow fear, anxiety, tension to be a motivator rather than a block. What really appeals to me, and what is a connection between me and Milchick, is that we do what needs to be done.”
 
 
#RHOA: Porsha Williams Sheds Light on Why She Bought Her Mom a Gorgeous New Home in “100 Percent Cash”
Porsha Williams is sharing more details on the home she bought for her mom in "100 percent cash." Porsha revealed during The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17, Episode 16 that she purchased her mom, Ms. Diane Williams, a new home, and could not be more excited about it. Now, she's sharing more about why this moment was so important for her and her family.
 
Porsha took to her Instagram account, where she posted a series of photos and videos from the property unveiling, which was captured on camera. In the pictures, Diane can be seen getting emotional standing in the foyer, before posing in front of the gorgeous brick façade. Porsha then took to the caption of the post, where she opened up about how much this purchase meant to her.
 
"It means the world to me that, as a young Black female entrepreneur, I was able to take care of you and buy you this house in 100 percent Cash. This has always been one of my greatest goals because I wanted to honor the woman who has sacrificed so much for me. No gift could ever repay you, but I hope this home reminds you every day how deeply you are loved and appreciated," she wrote.
 
She continued, opening up about the hard times they faced when Porsha was a child. "I often think back to when we were in the car, searching for enough change just to get McDonald's," she revealed. "We didn't have much, but I never felt like I was missing anything because I had you. You made hard times feel lighter and simple moments feel full."
 
Porsha surprised Ms. Diane with the house during RHOC Season 17, Episode 16, purchasing the home without her knowing in cash after selling her house in Duluth earlier in the season. "This time, there's no mortgage," she explained in a confessional. "Baby, I'm moving on up."
 
When Porsha told her mom this during the episode, she jumped up and down, before exclaiming "Rich bitch, rich bitch," (which Porsha re-posted to her Instagram Story) and breaking down in tears. "Knowing how much my mom has sacrificed while I heal from my last divorce, this is truly rewarding to be able to give her this house," Porsha noted in a confessional.
 
What to Know About The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17
The Georgia peaches are back, as The Real Housewives of Atlanta Season 17 is officially underway, with new episodes airing Sundays at 8/7c on Bravo and streaming the next day on Peacock.
 
The returning RHOA Season 17 cast members include Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton Mwangi, Angela Oakley, and Kelli Ferrell, along with newcomers Pinky Cole and K. Michelle. The women are joined by friend Cynthia Bailey.
 
Why did Porsha Williams sell her mom's house?
Porsha revealed that her decision to sell her mom's house in Duluth was financially based on her divorce from her ex-husband, Simon Guobadia. "It was a symbol of my hard work and independence," she admitted during RHOA Season 17, Episode 12. "But going through the divorce, the house has a million dollars' worth of equity, and this is just a good time to pull it out."
 
Although Porsha was able to receive "many offers" for the home, including one that was "all cash," Porsha admitted during the episode that selling the home made her a "little emotional." "This was the home I raised Pilar in. This is the home I thought my mother was going to be in for the rest of her time," she said during a confessional. "And having to make these decisions at this moment, on the emotional side, is a little difficult."
 
 
#MusicNews: K. Michelle Announces Her First-Ever Country Album “Jesus & Whiskey”
Multi-platinum R&B singer, songwriter, and reality television star K. Michelle has officially announced her first-ever full-length  country album, Jesus &  Whiskey, scheduled for release on October 16.Music & Audio
 
The announcement, initially shared in an exclusive interview with People Magazine, coincides with the release of the album’s title track, “Jesus & Whiskey.” The song is available now across all digital streaming platforms.
 
Produced by Kristian Bush, Jesus & Whiskey marks a deliberate pivot for the Memphis-born artist as she leans into her Southern roots. The nine-track project, released via Real Outlawz Records, Inc. in partnership with BBR  Music Group, explores themes of faith, heartbreak, and redemption.
 
The newly released title track is a guitar-driven ballad that addresses the complexities of faith and human imperfection. Co-written by K. Michelle alongside hitmakers ERNEST, Jordan Dozzi, and Rocky Block, the song rejects the notion that faith must strictly follow traditional rules.
 
Featuring delicate piano melodies and in-demand Nashville musicians like steel guitarist Justin Schipper, the track includes transparent lyrics such as: “I ain’t perfect / I still drink some when I’m hurting / I got my own type of worship.” The single serves as a sonic follow-up to her fiery country debut single, “Jack Daniel’s,” released last summer.
To promote the new single, K. Michelle delivered the television debut performance of “Jesus & Whiskey” earlier today on Live with Kelly and Mark. The singer, who currently appears on The Real Housewives of Atlanta, will continue her promotional run this Sunday, August 2, with an appearance on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen.Recording Industry
 
While K. Michelle rose to prominence as an R&B icon following her gold-certified 2013 debut Rebellious Soul and her breakout role on Love and Hip-Hop, her transition to country music represents a return to her musical origins. Growing up on classic country, she originally earned a music scholarship to Florida A&M University partially due to her yodeling abilities. With Jesus & Whiskey, she joins a growing wave of Black artists actively reshaping and reclaiming space within the country music genre.
 
‘Jesus & Whiskey’ Official Tracklist:
“Intro”
“Yodel”
“Blame Tennessee”
“Damn Good Friend”
“Jesus & Whiskey”
“Anything” (feat. Blush)
“Handle On It”Soul & R&B
“Jack Daniel’s”
“If It Ain’t Broke”
 
 
#HipHopNews: Tory Lanez Keeps Iconic Rollout Moving From Prison With ‘Many Men Pt. 2’ Visual
Tory Lanez is not slowing down, even from his situation behind bars. The versatile Toronto emcee, singer and songwriter is continuing to push new music and visuals, releasing the video for “Many Men Pt. 2” featuring VV$ Ken on July 31.
Gotta love the proliferation of AI when it brings to life content that otherwise would not happen. Let’s dive into Tory’s visual.
The dark visual centers on a masked figure wearing devil horns and gold chains, giving the clip an ominous edge while Lanez remains absent from the screen. His team independently assembled the polished production, another example of how the Toronto artist has kept his career active while serving a 10-year prison sentence connected to the 2023 Megan Thee Stallion shooting case. His appeals were denied in late 2025.
 
“Many Men Pt. 2” reworks the spirit of 50 Cent’s classic record through a Florida-influenced flow. The track appears on Lanez’s latest album, Made You Think I Was Gone …But, which arrived July 17.
 
WATCH:

ICYMI, the 23-track double album gives listeners both sides of the artist’s catalog. Disc 1, titled Fargo’s Revenge, leans into rap with songs including “Revenge of Fargo,” “Crodie from the 9,” and “Jalen Brunson.” Disc 2, Fargo’s Heartbreak, returns to melodic R&B through records such as “Swangin’” and “Favorite Eater,” along with several interpolations of familiar R&B favorites.
 
The project moved approximately 19,700 to 20,000 album-equivalent units during its opening week and debuted at No. 35 on the Billboard 200. He outside a few other artists who dropped projects with pretty robust rollouts. We do not need to say any names but numbers don’t lie.
 
Fans have responded to the prison-era rollout by praising Lanez’s business instincts and filling comment sections with “Free Tory!” The new video adds another piece to a campaign being executed almost entirely without the artist physically present.
 
 
#RIP‘VincentPastore, Actor known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80
 
Vincent Pastore, a veteran actor who played mobsters and tough guys, and was best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died. He was 80.
Bob McGowan, who had managed Pastore since his run on “The Sopranos,” told The Associated Press that he learned of his death Saturday from another client and actor on the show, Vincent Curatola.
 
He said that he had been found in his home on New York’s City Island after not being heard from for a few days.
 
McGowan said he’d been trying to reach Pastore about a possible job.
“He was the most loyal client and he always gave to charity,” McGowan said, “and he was the kind of guy who would help anybody, which is rare in my business.”
Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s and had roles in big movies including “Goodfellas” and “Awakenings,” both in 1990.
 
He often played gangsters. And it was one of those roles he’s best known for: his 30-episode run as Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero, the friend of Tony Soprano who becomes an FBI informant in “The Sopranos.”
 
He was born in the Bronx and grew up in suburban New Rochelle, New York. He enlisted in the Navy during the Vietnam War and later attended Pace University, according to his biography on IMDb.
 
He has a daughter, Renee Pastore.
 
 
Brittney Griner Files for Divorce from Wife Cherelle After Eight Years
Brittney Griner has filed for divorce from her wife, Cherelle Griner, following eight years of marriage.
The professional basketball player submitted the legal documents in Fulton County on Thursday, signaling the end of a high-profile relationship that captured international attention during Griner’s legal battles abroad.
 
According to court records obtained by Complex, the Phoenix Mercury center described the union as “irretrievably broken.” The filing indicates that the couple officially separated on July 24, 2026, just days before the legal proceedings commenced.
 
The news comes as a surprise to many fans who followed the couple’s journey through Griner’s 10-month detention in Russia in 2022. Cherelle Griner, a lawyer, was a vocal advocate for her wife’s release during her imprisonment on drug-related charges. She made numerous media appearances and worked closely with the U.S. government to secure Brittney’s freedom, which was eventually achieved through a high-stakes prisoner exchange in December 2022.
 
“The relationship is irretrievably broken,” the petition stated, using standard legal language for no-fault divorces in the state of Georgia. Neither party has issued a formal public statement regarding the cause of the split or the specific terms being sought in the dissolution of the marriage.
 
The timing of the separation follows a period of professional and personal milestones for the athlete. Griner recently competed in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris and participated in the WNBA All-Star Game. The couple also recently celebrated the birth of a baby boy, an event Griner spoke about with pride, referring to herself as “Pops” to the newborn. This marks the second divorce for Griner, who was previously married to fellow WNBA player Glory Johnson.
 
That marriage ended in 2016 after one year. Griner and Cherelle first met while attending Baylor University and later wed in 2018. Legal representatives for the Griners have not yet commented on the filing.
 
As the proceedings move forward in Fulton County Superior Court, fans and the sports community continue to monitor the situation for further developments regarding custody or asset division.
 
 
Lil’ Kim Makes Rare Appearance with Daughter Royal Reign, 12, at Back-to-School Fashion Show
The 52-year-old “Can’t Hold Us Down” rapper made a rare public appearance with her 12-year-old daughter Royal Reign at the Amazon Kids Back-To-School Runway Show by Rookie Kids on Thursday (July 30) held at Iron 23 in New York City.
 
Kim and Royal Reign – whose father is rapper Jeremy Neil aka Mr Papers – had some fun holding hands and giving kissy faces as they posed for the cameras.
While walking the red carpet, Kim and Royal posed for photos with singer/dancer DaniLeigh and her 4-year-old daughter Velour. Then inside the show, the mother-daughter-duo hung out with fellow rapper Steph G.
 
Over the past several years, Kim has become very selective about the events she’ll make an appearance at. In 2024, she joined several other stars at close friend Marc Jacobs‘ fashion show.
Last year, Kim found herself in a bit of controversy after praying that Los Angeles would get hit with a monsoon amid the horrific wildfires.
 
 
Richard Pryor Biopic Finally Happening With Daughter’s Personal Story As Source
Latigo Films and Inaugural Entertainment just locked down the rights to “Something We Said: Richard Pryor, a Notorious Word and Me,” Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor’s memoir that digs into the complicated relationship between one of comedy’s greatest minds and the man who struggled to be her father.
 
This isn’t just another Hollywood biopic trying to cash in on a legend’s name.
 
Elizabeth’s book chronicles decades of her trying to understand who Richard Pryor really was beyond the stage lights and sold-out arenas.
She grew up watching her father dominate comedy in the 1970s and 1980s, becoming the highest-paid Black actor in Hollywood and earning $4 million for “Superman III” alone.
 
But behind all that success was a man battling cocaine addiction, multiple marriages, and personal demons that followed him everywhere.
 
The memoir draws on Richard’s actual handwritten notebooks about his relationship with Elizabeth’s mother, revealing the raw material behind his legendary routines and the pain that fueled his genius.
Richard Pryor started his comedy career in the early 1960s, working clubs across the Midwest before hitting Las Vegas and eventually Hollywood.
 
He broke every barrier that existed in comedy, refusing to play it safe or water down his voice for mainstream audiences. His stand-up was fearless, tackling race, politics, addiction, and America’s ugliest truths with a style that felt like confession.
 
He won five Grammy Awards for his comedy albums and an Emmy for writing, and in 1998 he became the first recipient of the Kennedy Center’s Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.
But his personal life was a different story. In 1980, while freebasing cocaine, he set himself on fire and suffered third-degree burns over more than half his body.
He survived that, but years of drug use, multiple sclerosis, and heart problems eventually caught up with him.
 
He died on December 10, 2005, at age 65.
According to Deadline, the producers expect to announce a screenwriter and director soon.
This project has been a long time coming.
 
Kenya Barris had been working on a Richard Pryor biopic for years, but that project got stuck in development limbo.
There’s also been the documentary “I Am Richard Pryor” and various other attempts to capture his legacy on screen, but nothing has truly done justice to the full scope of his life and impact.
 
What makes this adaptation different is that it’s coming from his daughter’s perspective, grounded in actual documents and personal memories rather than just Hollywood speculation.
The producers on the film include David Lipper, Robert A. Daly Jr., Elizabeth Pryor herself, and Julie Merson.
 
The film is currently in development with no official release date announced yet.
 
 
Chris Brown Refuses To Pay Dollar $13 Million Dog Bite Settlement
Chris Brown is pulling out all the legal stops to overturn a $12.9 million judgment that’s threatening to drain his touring income.
The R&B star filed paperwork Friday requesting a new trial after a jury sided with his former housekeeper over a vicious dog attack that left her permanently scarred and unable to work.
Back in December 2020, Maria Avila was emptying trash at his Tarzana home when his 200-pound Caucasian shepherd named Hades attacked her without warning.
 
The massive breed, notorious for guarding Russian prisons, ripped off large chunks of her skin and left her face and arm mangled beyond recognition.
She needed dozens of sutures and skin grafts just to look human again, but the nerve damage stuck around permanently, making it nearly impossible for her to earn a living.
 
The lawsuit dragged on for over five years before a two-week trial finally wrapped up in late June.
The jury decided Chris Brown and his company Black Pyramid LLC were liable for her injuries and ordered him to pay $12.9 million in damages.
 
His legal team is now arguing the verdict was excessive, claiming jury misconduct and irregularities prevented him from getting a fair shake in court.
Avila isn’t waiting around for Chris to write a check. She’s going after his R&B Tour revenue with Usher, which is generating serious money right now.
 
The tour is his most lucrative income stream, and she’s positioned to seize a significant chunk of those earnings to satisfy the judgment.
A hearing on his motion for a new trial is scheduled for September 22, which falls right between tour dates in Las Vegas and Los Angeles.
The singer is refusing to let this woman take a bite out of his pockets without exhausting every legal option available to him.
 
 
Tyler Perry covers Harvard tuition for Tuskegee grad
An Alabama woman is headed to Harvard, and she says Tyler Perry helped make it possible.
Janay Duberry shared on Instagram Friday that the filmmaker and actor stepped in to cover the remaining balance of her tuition for Harvard’s Graduate School of Education. The Tuskegee University graduate said she had already secured financial aid from the school but still faced a gap she did not know how to close on her own.
 
Duberry described years of writing, building a career and networking before earning admission into the Ivy League program. She credited her acceptance to persistence built during her time at Tuskegee, and said the financial support she still needed felt like an obstacle standing between her and a dream she had worked toward for years.
 
According to Duberry’s account, she came to see Perry’s intervention as something close to divine timing, crediting a higher power for opening the door before he stepped in personally. She said Perry expressed belief in her talents, and that his support gave her confidence to keep building her voice as a writer and educator.
 
Duberry said the gesture does more than cover a balance sheet. She described it as something that clears space for her to focus on the books and educational projects she has been developing, without the weight of financial uncertainty hanging over her studies.
 
She also expressed deep gratitude toward Perry directly, describing him as a source of light within the Black community and thanking him for investing in her purpose.
In a follow-up post, Duberry said she intends to pursue a master’s degree in education once she completes her studies, continuing the work she has already built as a writer and educator. She pointed back to her time at Tuskegee University as the foundation for everything that followed, saying the historically Black institution prepared her to walk through doors she once only imagined.
 
Duberry was not alone in publicly praising Perry’s gesture. Vanderbilt University professor and author Michael Eric Dyson also acknowledged the donation online, describing Perry as one of the most generous people alive and noting how the support could reshape Duberry’s trajectory.
 
Today, Duberry offered another round of thanks, saying the support allowed her to begin this next chapter with more stability and peace of mind. She reflected on the lessons and prayers that carried her from Tuskegee to Harvard, framing the moment as a continuation of everything her earlier education instilled in her.
 
This is not the first time Perry has used his resources to help people facing financial strain. Earlier this year, he gave $1,000 gift cards to roughly 250 Transportation Security Administration officers at Atlanta’s airport during a partial government shutdown.
He also donated close to $1.4 million to organizations helping people affected by the loss of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits tied to a government shutdown in late 2025. At the time, Perry spoke about how devastating losing that assistance could be for families, seniors and newborns who depend on it most.
 
Duberry’s story adds to a growing list of moments where Perry’s philanthropy has intersected with education, hunger relief and support for federal workers caught in political gridlock, reinforcing his reputation as one of entertainment’s most consistent philanthropic voices.
 
For Duberry, the support does not erase the years of effort that got her into Harvard in the first place. It removes a barrier that could have stood between her acceptance letter and her first day of class, something she has framed less as a handout and more as an investment in work she was already building.
Stories like this one are a reminder that Black excellence grows fastest when people support each other, and moments like Perry’s gift show what real progress for Black people can look like when generosity meets opportunity.
 
 
Kandi Burruss VS Tamar Braxton? What’s the Beef?
Kandi Burruss made clear on her podcast, Speak On It, that she does not like Tamar Braxton and considers her insincere. She said she intentionally avoided shaking Tamar’s hand during an encounter at Essence Fest’s Black Women in Music ceremony last month, explaining she isn’t willing to act cordial with someone who regularly speaks negatively about her.
 
According to Kandi, Tamar’s appearance during the ceremony came as a surprise since Tamar wasn’t among those being honored that night. Kandi has pushed back on suggestions that she deliberately left Tamar out of a related social media post, saying she only included photos of the women who were actually being recognized. Video of the moment, showing Kandi appearing visibly unenthused, circulated widely online afterward.
 
Yes. Kandi says a separate encounter took place at an Atlanta event about a week after the festival, where she alleges Tamar walked past her and made a disparaging remark without being provoked. Kandi says she responded by ignoring Tamar for the rest of the night rather than escalating things further.
 
Burruss suggested that Tamar’s public relevance largely depends on conflicts with other people, implying that Tamar draws attention by talking about her rather than through her own projects. Kandi noted she has tried to move past their history before without success, and says she’s now focused on her own success rather than continuing the back and forth.
 
Tamar addressed the situation on The Morning Hustle Show, saying she holds no ill will toward Kandi and does not regret congratulating her at the event. She said she values peace in her life and does not want ongoing conflict, though she also said she remains willing to confront negativity directed at her. Tamar has characterized much of the online reaction to their encounter as exaggerated by social media commentary.
 
That remains unclear. Tamar maintains she has moved on and isn’t interested in continuing any conflict, while Kandi’s recent comments suggest she still feels there is unresolved tension between them, particularly regarding the alleged remark made at the Atlanta event. The two have a history of public friction dating back to their early years as R&B artists, and neither side’s account fully lines up with the other’s version of events.
 
Both women continue to address the situation separately through their own platforms, with Burruss hinting she may have more to share and Braxton continuing to promote her current projects. Whether the dispute settles or continues playing out publicly remains to be seen.
 
 
'Barbie' Sequel Reportedly in Jeopardy as Warner Bros. Might Lose the IP
Warner Bros. has until December 2026 to lock in deals with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig for a Barbie sequel before the film rights revert to Mattel, putting the follow-up in serious jeopardy.
After three years and more than half a dozen offers, negotiations have stalled over a profit-participation plan that Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav reportedly deemed too generous, with talent reps rejecting the latest proposal and not countering.
 
Gerwig and Noah Baumbach have an idea for a sequel but are reportedly withholding it until contracts are finalized, even as the original Barbie film's $1.5 billion box office and eight Oscar nominations raise the stakes for all sides.
The clock is ticking on a Barbie sequel, with Warner Bros. reportedly running out of time to stop it from slipping away entirely.
 
The studio has until December 2026 to close deals with Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Greta Gerwig before the rights to make another Barbie movie will revert to Mattel, according to a report from the New York Times.
 
The studio has made more than half a dozen offers as negotiations have stretched on, according to the report. Its most recent proposal was rejected by the talent's representatives, who did not make a counteroffer.
 
A central sticking point has been a proposed profit-participation arrangement tied to box office milestones. Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav declined to approve it, reportedly because he found the terms too generous. A studio spokesperson pushed back on that framing, saying talent representatives had turned down an offer made in May and had yet to respond with a counter.
 
Warner Bros. co-chairs Pam Abdy and Michael De Luca confirmed the standoff in a joint statement: "We have a rights deal with Mattel in place and have made a series of big offers to try and finalize deals to make the next Barbie film. Unfortunately, we have been unable to reach an agreement thus far."
 
Gerwig and writing partner Noah Baumbach have reportedly developed an idea for the sequel but are holding it back from the studio until their contracts are settled. Gerwig had publicly said as recently as 2024 that she had no story ideas for another film.
The original Barbie grossed $1.5 billion worldwide and collected eight Oscar nominations, winning Best Original Song for Billie Eilish and Finneas O'Connell's "What Was I Made For?"
 
 
Jared Leto denies sexual assault allegations described in BBC documentary
Four women have accused Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers, to which the actor and musician responded Wednesday that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.”
“I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false,” Leto, 54, said in a statement to The Associated Press.
 
The BBC documentary “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” released Wednesday, details allegations including those from four women who accused the actor of sexual misconduct and assault between 2002 and 2016, when they were teenagers and Leto was an adult. One said she was 17 when she was sexually assaulted, while another accused Leto of statutory rape as she was also 17. One woman said she was 19 when Leto threatened her with sexual assault and another said she was 16 when Leto made sexually explicit phone calls and propositioned her.
 
The BBC says it corroborated the women’s accounts, which could not be independently verified by the AP. The documentary does not identify the women by their full names. The BBC said Leto did not respond to its attempts to seek comment for its documentary. The AP sent an emailed request for comment to the BBC on Wednesday seeking a response to Leto’s denial.
 
Leto was also accused of misconduct by nine women who spoke to Air Mail for a story published last year. A representative for Leto denied those allegations at the time.
Leto, an Oscar winner for his supporting role in “Dallas Buyers Club,” is also the frontman of the band Thirty Seconds to Mars. He recently starred as Skeletor in “Masters of the Universe.”
 
 
Met Gala 2027 Theme Revealed: Designer John Galliano to Be Honored at Big Fashion Event!
The theme for the 2027 Met Gala has been announced!
On Friday (July 31), Anna Wintour and the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute revealed that next year’s big fashion event will be held in honor of designer John Galliano.
 
“John Galliano: Horizons,” the spring 2027 exhibition at the Costume Institute, will examine and exalt the work of the iconic designer.
“There is no one more deserving of an exhibition of this scale than John Galliano,” Anna shared in a statement, per Vogue. “His body of work—at Dior, Givenchy, Margiela, his namesake label and more—combines erudition and creativity, darkness and light, the past, the present, the future all smashing together in a brilliant way.”
 
She continued, “He’s a great designer and his career isn’t defined by a moment—something that he will live with for the rest of his life. The exhibition won’t shy away from any of the darkness in John’s past. It’s part of what has shaped him. The show will take in the full arc of his career and grapple with all of it.”
 
Galliano is now the third living designer the Met Gala has honored with an exhibition, joining Yves Saint Laurent in 1983 and Comme des Garçons’ Rei Kawakubo in 2017.
As of right now, the 2027 Met Gala‘s celebrity cochairs and official dress code have not been announced.
 
The 2027 Met Gala is scheduled to take place on Monday, May 3, 2027.
 

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Thursday, July 30, 2026

The Daily Buzz For July 31 ☕📰☕

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

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

HAVE A GREAT DAY ALL!!!
EFREM

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