Tuesday, October 10, 2023

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#MAGFAB: Tarlisa Gaykamangu Covers Vogue Australia by Robbie Fimmano

Rising model Tarlisa Gaykamangu covers the September 2023 issue of Vogue Australia [IG], as she embarks on her career as a fashion model.
Petta Chua styles Gaykamangu in luxury looks from Burberry, Chanel, Gucci, Miu Miu, Tiffany & Co and more. Sydney-based photographer Robbie Fimmano [IG] is in the studio.

The bilingual model, who speaks English and Djambarrpuyngu — one of the many languages of East Arnhem Land, had a helping hand from her Aunty Liandra, interviewed previously by Vogue Australia. 
Liandra Gaykamangu launched Liandra Swim [IG] in 2018. She uses authentic, hand-drawn prints inspired by aboriginal Australian culture. The Liandra swim collection tries to be kind to the planet. The brand uses the technology developed at Unifi, through their recycled ocean plastics REPREVE® fabrics, in all of their swimwear. All Liandra Swim packaging is 100% compostable and can be recycled anywhere in the world.


#RHOA: Did You Know Nene Leakes Played a Stripper In a Movie Starring Beyoncé?
Nene Leakes was an aspiring actress before 'RHOA' and landed a role in a movie alongside Beyoncé.
NeNe Leakes shares her journey from being a stripper to becoming an actress and reality TV star on the Bethenny Frankel Podcast Just B.

Leakes decided to audition at a strip club in Atlanta after seeing college girls on her campus dancing. She quickly learned the craft and enjoyed being in control.

 After auditions and small roles, Leakes landed a big break as a cast member on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. She also discusses her relationship with Bravo and the challenges she faced after filing a lawsuit.
NeNe Leakes, 55, didn't hold back during her conversation on the Bethenny Frankel Podcast, Just B. She has always been open about her past as a stripper, a topic she also wrote about in her book, Never Make the Same Mistake Twice. In a candid conversation with former The Real Housewives of New York star, Leakes shared the story of her journey from being a stripper to becoming an actress and a reality TV star.

"I was a single mom, and I had recently ended a relationship," she explained. One day, Leakes came across an advertisement in the newspaper for Cheaters, a popular strip club in Atlanta that was looking for dancers. "All the college girls on my campus were dancing," she recalled. Leakes decided to audition saying that she used to be a model and thought it’s something she could do easily. "I walked inside, they asked me to see the house mom, and when I got upstairs, she asked me to take off my clothes. I took my clothes off, and she asked me to go to the dance floor and dance. I knew how to dance, but I didn't know how to be all sexy."

Watching the other girls move, she quickly learned the craft and secured the job. "I kind of liked it," she admitted. "I could control a lot of guys." However, her true aspiration was to become an actress.

After marrying Gregg Leakes in 1997, she began taking acting classes bought a book of agents' contacts, and took professional headshots. Unfortunately, she didn't receive any callbacks, but she didn’t give up on her dream. With the blessing of her husband, she bought a ticket to Los Angeles in the hopes of getting a movie part. “I learned about Pilot season and discovered an agency that hired extras called Central Casting. They sent me on auditions," recalled Leakes.
In 2003, Leakes landed an audition for a role as a stripper in the film The Fighting Temptations, which starred Cuba Gooding, Jr. and Beyoncé. The film follows a shy girl from a small town church who joins a traveling choir. Though her part was small, it was a big deal to Leakes.

"It was a big role," Leakes recalled. Although the audition went well, she didn't get the part. Instead, she was offered a tiny role of a stripper. A small role is better than no roles, and Leakes quickly agreed. She along with two other strippers had a line that went something like: "Hey, welcome to…" as Gooding Jr. entered the club.
However, don’t go running to look for Leakes in the film, her scene ultimately didn't make the final cut. Her big break came five years later when she became a cast member of The Real Housewives of Atlanta. The same casting director for The Fighting Temptations gave her the heads up about the Bravo auditions.

Eventually, Leakes did land a few big acting roles. She starred on Broadway's Chicago and Cinderella. She also had recurring roles on Glee and The New Normal.


#NewMusic from Miguel Releases Video For Latest Single “Give It To Me”

Miguel has just shared the video for his latest single “Give It To Me”.
The visual was directed by Bradley J. Calder and stars Juliana Nalu. It explores feelings of flirtation, desire, intrigue, chemistry and how they tend to draw two people together.

WATCH HERE 

The song is set to be included on Miguel’s upcoming fifth studio album “Viscera” which will release soon via ByStorm Entertainment/RCA Records. The album will also include Miguel’s single “Number 9” featuring Lil Yachty which released over the Summer.


#HipHopNews: Azealia Banks Slams Drake And Birdman Over Joe Budden Comments
Azealia Banks clapped back at Drake and Birdman over their comments regarding Joe Budden.
The “God’s Plan” rapper dropped his highly anticipated album, For All The Dogs, over the weekend. The 23-song effort contained guest features from Lil Yachty, J. Cole, Bad Bunny, SZA, and more. While reviews were largely positive, Budden seemingly felt Drake was “rapping for children.”

Subsequently, the Grammy winner hit back with a lengthy remark underneath DJ Akademiks’ repost. Birdman also spoke on the situation via his Instagram Story. It read, “[Joe Budden], calm down, brother. You not built [for] this gangsta s**t.”
Banks took issue with the pair’s responses and offered her commentary via an extensive series of posts. The “Luxury” artist explained, “Does Drake know his nose job and liposuction is not hip hop? Does Drake know that no one who actually understands hip hop — a culture born from [the] oppressed, really [cares] about his soft-toothed, colonized, confused, mixed-race facsimile attempts to exhibit the true authenticity of an actual MC? Does Drake know his desperate attempts to gangsterize Canadian ‘street life’ is an all-encompassing failure in and of itself?”

In a separate Story, she wrote, “Also, can hip hop get ANYMORE TRASHY? Does Birdman know how low IQ, tacky, and how much of a f**king loser he looks [like] threatening Joe Budden via the internet? Like… You can get arrested for that, Birdman.”
It continued, “Can [you] just make some more Lugz and quit threatening people online before you get arrested? [S**t] like that really makes the genre look trashy and low budget as hell, and sorry… You’ve kinda just made it so hot that if anything happens to Joe Budden, it’s certainly getting traced back to you and Drake.”

Later, Banks cited the musician’s mother, Sandi Graham, for the way he behaved. She said, “Honestly, if Drake’s mother was Black, he’d probably not be so corny. White mom syndrome is very real.”
Earlier today, fans also speculated that Drizzy took another shot at Budden in his latest caption. He wrote, “I thank God for this life and not having to come to rushed conclusions on Best Buy podcast mics.”


Dwayne Johnson Addresses Backlash Over Maui Wildfire Fund

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson understands the "backlash" he faced after launching a Maui wildfire recovery fund. The "Black Adam" actor joined forces with Oprah Winfrey in August to launch the People's Fund for Maui, but the celebrity duo faced criticism after they called on the public to contribute to the fund.

The 51-year-old star, who pledged to donate $10 million alongside Oprah, said on Instagram, "When we first launched the fund, there was some backlash that came with launching the fund, and I want to address that backlash. I get it, and I completely understand, and I could have been better. And next time, I will be better."

The wrestler-turned-actor, who previously lived in Hawaii, acknowledged that times are currently tough for millions of Americans. Dwayne conceded that money is "not growing on trees."
The Hollywood star added, "I get it. I know what it's like. I've lived paycheque to paycheque. When you are living paycheque to paycheque, the last thing you want to hear is someone asking you for money, especially when the person asking you for money already has a lot of money."

The actor and Oprah took to social media in August to launch the wildfire recovery fund. The 69-year-old TV personality said on Instagram at the time, "We’re honored to announce the People’s Fund of Maui, a fund putting money directly in the pockets of those who were affected by the recent wildfires. As we have seen firsthand, the impacts of these wildfires have been devastating, and we’re here to ensure with 100 percent guarantee that your donations will go directly into the hands of Lahaina residents."

"Every adult resident who lives in the affected area and was displaced by the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula is eligible to receive $1200 per month to help them through this period of recovery. All you have to do is go to PeoplesFundofMaui.org to apply," she added.

She continued, "We are honored to start this campaign with $10 million and ask for your help in donating to those who have lost their homes. We thank you in advance for your contribution. Link in bio to learn more and give to the @peoplesfundofmaui [prayer emoji]."


Britney Spears Expresses Desire To Cover Beyonce's 'Daddy Lessons' With Jay-Z
Britney Spears is seemingly feeling musically inspired these days. While gearing up to release her first memoir "The Woman in Me", the Princess of Pop has expressed her desire to cover Beyonce Knowles' "Daddy Lessons".

On Sunday, October 8, the singer posted two videos of her dancing to the 2016 track of Beyonce's sixth studio album "Lemonade". In both videos, she rocked a racy purple thong bodysuit as she grooved to the song. She paired the strappy, sheer lingerie with a pair of tall black boots.

The 42-year-old wore her blonde hair in a long straight style in parts of the videos, and wearing it pulled back in other sections. It's unclear if she's already in the holiday spirits early or if the clips are old as Britney could be seen dancing with a sparkling Christmas tree in the background.

Later on Monday, Britney followed up the videos with another one that showed her interest on working with Jay-Z to work on a cover of "Daddy Lessons". "So many people have done remixes to my songs without my knowledge ... so I guess it's safe to say I will be redoing this song eventually. !!! Just need to meet Jay-Z and add a rap to it ... what's up???" she wrote in the caption of the since-deleted clip.
"Daddy Lessons" is a country track from Beyonce's blockbuster album. While it's not one of the singles of the set, the song debuted and peaked at No. 41 on the Billboard Hot 100 upon the album's release. It spawned a remix featuring The Chicks that was released later in 2016.

Britney last released a new song in July of this year as she teamed up with will.i.am on "Mind Your Business". Her last studio album "Glory" was released in 2016. In August 2023, it was reported that the "...Baby One More Time" songstress is working on her upcoming album with other fellow artists amid her divorce from Sam Asghari.
"She has an upcoming writers camp and is getting songs from some big artists," a source told Page Six about Britney's alleged plans to drop a new album. The source continued, "Ideally, she would love to do a record and maybe a song for the book ['The Woman in Me'] release." The music project, however, has not been confirmed by Britney's team.


Man in custody after scaling Santa Monica Pier Ferris wheel and claiming to have a bomb

Authorities closed Santa Monica Pier after a man climbed onto the Ferris wheel and claimed to be carrying a bomb, police officials said Monday.
In aerial footage from local TV, the man could be seen on the wheel carrying a dark bag. Police and firefighters were at the scene, and around 4:30 p.m., the man had climbed down and been taken into custody by officers gathered beneath the ride.

The Santa Monica Police Department had earlier announced via its account on X, the social media site formerly known as Twitter, that officers were “dealing with a person in crisis.” They subsequently evacuated the pier and Pacific Park.

A man sits on the support structure of a Ferris wheel holding a dark bag.
A man climbed the Ferris wheel on the Santa Monica Pier on Monday afternoon. (KTLA-TV)
In an interview with The Times before the man was taken into custody, Lt. Erika Aklufi said officers were attempting to extract riders from the Ferris wheel while they communicated with the man to “try to get him to come down.”

“Out of an abundance of caution,” Aklufi said, “we’re going to act as if he does [have a bomb] until we can prove that he doesn’t.” Video showed firefighters using a lift to remove riders from the Ferris wheel.
At about 4:45 p.m., Santa Monica police posted that no bomb had been found: “The suspect is in custody and will be transported to a local hospital for evaluation,” police said.

The pier and Pacific Park have “reopened to visitors upon receiving an all-clear status” from police after “guest and employee evacuation procedures were initiated due to an unknown individual in a restricted area at the Ferris wheel,” park spokesperson Cameron Andrews said in a statement Monday evening. The park thanked police “for their speedy response, direction and leadership.”


Bruno Mars forced to cancel Israel concert amid Hamas attacks
Amid escalating violence between Israel and Hamas, a scheduled Bruno Mars concert in Tel Aviv was abruptly canceled. The award-winning artist previously performed one show earlier in the week and had another scheduled for Saturday (Oct. 7). However, the country’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared a state of war that same day, prompting the cancellation of the weekend event.
“Dear customers, Bruno Mars concert scheduled to take place tonight is canceled,” Live Nation stated via its Instagram account. The post continued, “All ticket purchases to the show will receive an automatic refund to the credit card through which the purchase was made.”

The event organizer also expressed its solidarity. They concluded, “We stand with the residents of Israel, IDF fighters, and the security forces in these difficult moments.”
The announcement came after Mars performed for over 60,000 fans on Oct. 4. Days later, Hamas commenced a series of devastating attacks that reportedly resulted over 900 Israeli fatalities. In retaliation, the country launched airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Per USA Today, the Gaza Health Ministry announced at least 200 Palestinian deaths. The violence also led to the postponement of international soccer matches and other large gatherings. “Citizens of Israel, we are at war. Not an operation, not a round [of fighting], at war,” Netanyahu declared.
After the attacks, U.S. President Joe Biden issued a statement on Saturday. It read, “The United States unequivocally condemns this appalling assault against Israel by Hamas terrorists from Gaza, and I made clear to Prime Minister Netanyahu that we stand ready to offer all appropriate means of support to the government and people of Israel. Terrorism is never justified. Israel has a right to defend itself and its people.”

Mars has yet to comment on the cancellation. However, Page Six confirmed that he left the country shortly after the announcement.


Janet Jackson & More Celebs Join Thom Browne for 20th Anniversary Celebration!

There were a bunch of celebs in attendance at fashion brand Thom Browne’s 20th Anniversary Celebration!
Janet Jackson, Callum Turner, and Maisie Williams were among the stars who stepped out for the event on Monday night (October 9) at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, England.

Thom Browne celebrated the anniversary with the launch of his first monograph created in collaboration with Phaidon. Guests attended a special talk between the fashion designer and menswear journalist Charlie Porter.
After the talk, guests were invited to an intimate dinner in the museum’s Edwin and Susan Davies Galleries.


Rihanna Bundles Up in Chic Coat During Chilly Night in NYC

Rihanna is dressing for a chilly fall night as she steps out for dinner!
The 35-year-old “Umbrella” singer was seen arriving at Nobu in New York City on Monday (October 9) night. Rihanna wore a grey Dries Van Noten coat, Balenciaga knife-heeled thigh-high boots, and carried a large Bottega Veneta bag.

The “Diamonds” singer’s dinner outing took place sans her partner A$AP Rocky, with whom she recently welcomed her second child – a boy named Riot Rose.
A few days ago, Rihanna and A$AP Rocky went out to celebrate his 35th birthday in Jersey City!
 

Francis Ford Coppola Calls Martin Scorsese the ‘World’s Greatest Living Filmmaker’
Coppola took to Instagram to call his “longtime friend” Scorsese the “world’s greatest living filmmaker” while including the trailer for Scorsese’s upcoming epic “Killers of the Flower Moon.”
“My longtime friend Martin Scorsese has a new film coming out this month, ‘Killers of the Flower Moon,'” Coppola captioned. “He is a wonderful person and the world’s greatest living filmmaker. His new film delivers on every level.”

“Killers of the Flower Moon” stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro as swindlers in 1920s Oklahoma, preying on the oil reserves of the Osage Nation. Lily Gladstone stars as DiCaprio’s onscreen wife.
Meanwhile, Coppola recently wrapped production on self-funded “Megalopolis” with Adam Driver, Talia Shire, Shia LaBeouf, and Dustin Hoffman.

Scorsese and Coppola have often voiced their shared admiration for each others’ work. Scorsese called “The Godfather Part II” his favorite Coppola film in an opinion piece for Esquire, writing that the family drama is “constructed like a symphony and directed by a master as a great conductor directs his orchestra, it reaches its highest points of lyricism.”

Scorsese added, “I admire the ambition of the project, its Shakespearean breadth, its tragic melancholy in its portrayal of the dissolution of the American dream…It is particularly the film within the film, the story of young Vito Corleone and his journey from Sicily to the Lower East Side, that touched me in a deep, personal way. Perhaps I saw a bit of my grandparents in that journey; perhaps I recognized my old neighborhood; perhaps I shared the sadness of the dream turning into a nightmare.”

In turn, Coppola called “Raging Bull” his favorite Scorsese movie in the same Esquire piece
“The Departed” director Scorsese told Deadline earlier this year that Paramount turned down hiring him at Coppola’s suggestion for “The Godfather Part II.”

“I don’t think I could have made a film on that level at that time in my life, and who I was at that time. To make a film as elegant and masterful and as historically important as ‘Godfather II,’ I don’t think…Now, I would’ve made something interesting, but his [Coppola’s] maturity was already there,” Scorsese said. “I still had this kind of edgy thing, the wild kid running around. I didn’t find myself that comfortable with depicting higher-level underworld figures. I was more street-level. There were higher-level guys in the street. I could do that. I did it in ‘Goodfellas’ particularly. That’s where I grew up. What I saw around me wasn’t guys in a boardroom or sitting around a big table talking. That took another artistic level that Francis had at that point. He didn’t come from that world, the world that I came from. The story of ‘Godfather II’ is more like Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur. It’s wonderful art.”


 Angela Rye ‘Fact-Checks’ Sexyy Red After Rapper Claims ‘the Hood’ Supports Donald Trump Because He Gave Them ‘Free Money’

In response to rapper Sexyy Red’s support to re-elect former president Donald Trump, political and culture commentator Angela Rye posted a video to expound on some of the claims the rapper made about Trump’s efforts to help the Black community that earned her endorsement.
In a sit-down with Theo Von on the “This Past Weekend” podcast on Oct. 3, the St. Louis rapper discussed her support for Trump due to his approval of stimulus checks and Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“I like Trump,” Sexyy Red told Von. “Yeah, they support him in the hood. At first, I don’t think people was f**king with him. They thought he was racist, saying little sh*t against women. But once he started getting Black people out of jail and giving people that free money. Aw, baby, we love Trump. We need him back in office. We need him back, because, baby, them checks — them stimulus checks. Trump, we miss you.”

While Sexyy Red isn’t falsely rehashing those efforts, Rye decided to post a video segment to her social feeds in response to the rapper’s comments as an “extension of grace” in an effort to bring some clarity to Redd’s interpretation of those initiatives.
“Some of this misinformation — some of these ‘facts’ — have to be fact-checked,” Rye said. “The arguments about what Trump has done for the Blacks have to be called out, have to be addressed. This video isn’t just about Sexyy Redd. This video series are really to ensure that Black folks who are for Trump or just might be by default understand what he’s done or not done for us.”

Rye notes that just because Trump pardoned Black people whose cases or reputation among the public were well-established like Kodak Black, Lil Wayne, and Alice Johnson doesn’t mean he made efforts to commute more sentences of Black prisoners. She also alludes back to Trump’s notorious efforts to pass the death penalty in New York after the Central Park Five — now known as the Exonerated Five — were charged with the rape and assault of a white woman.

“There are still a lot of Black folks who were in jail under Donald Trump. See the thing that you have to understand is that out of all of the people who requested clemency, a commutation, a pardon, Donald Trump was actually the president who pardoned the least number of people since 1945,” Rye explained.

Rye then spells out part of what that “free money” initiative during the pandemic, specifically what the distribution of PPP and other loans, really meant for many Black businesses and communities that had to face legal repercussions.
“The Small Business Administration has a little entity called the Office of the Inspector General. Those investigations led to over 1,000 indictments, led to 800+ arrests, led to 529 convictions for folks who engaged in PPP and EIDL fraud,” she stated. “You didn’t get no free money then, he ain’t offering no free money now.”

While Trump is already embroiled in several legal battles, Rye highlights one of Trump’s past brushes with the law, namely a suit brought forth by the Department of Justice for housing discrimination in 1973. She also cited an excerpt from a book written by John R. O’Donnell in 1991 in which O’Donnell quoted Trump’s criticism of a Black accountant by saying “Laziness is a trait in Black people.” She also underscores Trump’s very public and very flagrant challenge of Barack Obama’s citizenship in 2011.

Sexyy Red isn’t the only rapper backing Trump. DaBaby, Lil Pump, and Kodak Black, whom Trump pardoned in 2020, are all loyal supporters.


Simone Biles Wins 6th World Title, Now Holds 34 Medals, And Becomes Most Decorated Gymnast In History
Simone Biles has left a mark on the history of gymnastics.On Friday, the 26-year-old gymnast won her 27th world championship medal when she earned the gold for the individual all-around title at the world championships in Antwerp, Belgium.
She led the competition with a score of 58.399 in the women’s all-around, ABC News reported.

She now has her sixth all-around title following the win, which makes her tied for the most in history (man or woman). Biles is tied with Vitaly Scherbo, who competed for the Soviet Union, the Unified Team, and Belarus during his career.
She also now holds 34 World and Olympic medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in history.
Shilese Jones, Biles’ Team USA teammate, also earned bronze in the women’s all-around category with a score of 56.332. Rebeca Andrade of Brazil earned a score of 56.766 and won silver.

Biles’ history-making win was also a full-circle moment for her. A decade ago, she won her first individual all-around title in the same city when she made her global debut at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships.


Suspect Identified In The Murder Of Journalist Josh Kruger

Authorities are looking for Robert Edmond Davis, 19, for his alleged involvement in the death of Josh Kruger.
Philadelphia police homicide unit Lt. Hamilton Marshmond said during a Friday news conference that Davis has been listed as a suspect and that a warrant for his arrest “includes the charges of murder and related offenses.”

He also urged the suspect to surrender to police.
“Our goal is to have Mr. Davis taken into custody in a safe manner for the public, our officers and himself,” the police lieutenant said.
Kruger, 39, was shot seven times in the chest and abdomen around 1:30 a.m. inside his home in the Point Breeze neighborhood. Security video showed Davis at his home early in the day, NBC News reported.

Police said that Davis knew the journalist, and he should be considered armed and dangerous, PEOPLE reported.
During the press conference, police also said that Kruger was known for his advocacy for marginalized communities-particularly homeless people living with addiction. It’s possible he may have been counseling the suspect, NBC reported.
Marshmond said that police do not believe that the suspect was staying in the victim’s home, PEOPLE reported.

“At this time we believe that Mr. Kruger was trying to help Mr. Davis, and they were acquaintances,” Marshmond said, adding that the victim “was just trying to help him just get through life.”
The police did not provide any more details about the pair’s relationship or a possible motive.
It is not clear how the shooter ended up in Kruger’s home, and earlier reports showed no signs of forced entry.
After Kruger was shot, he ran outside for help, per the Inquirer. He was then transported to Presbyterian Hospital, where he died.


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Monday, October 9, 2023

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#MAGFAB: Swizz Beatz For Ebony Magazine’s Hip Hop 50 Edition
The Culture & Curiosity Of Swizz Beatz. He creates everywhere. Disrupts everything. Learns from everyone. Kevin Harry brings us into the multifaceted wonder that is the Swizz Beatz universe.
You don’t make the ground shake with business as usual. A seismic shift in the culture requires a quality or gift that burns like molten lava. Your ideas and subsequent creations must move the Earth—as Swizz Beatz does.

What makes renowned renaissance man Kasseem “Swizz Beatz” Dean’s moves powerful, prominent, and fearless? Of course, he makes the answer sound very simple. “I don’t do anything that I’m not into, you know, those days are gone,” he reveals. “I have to really feel something. I must really be excited. People have to get something from it.”

There is a starting point when creative spirits like Swizz begin a new project. I wonder: Is the goal to shift the landscape or just do the best work? “I would say it’s a little bit of both. I mean, I’m attracted to doing things that one may be scared to do or don’t even know that there’s the opportunity to do, but I go into those places, wanting to be my best.”
“I could have stayed, getting Grammys, but [I would have] never created so many verticals that would put me in the position that I’m [in] today where my name is brought up, not only in music but all things creative and all things disruptive.”

The Cambridge Dictionary describes a disrupter as: “a person or thing that prevents something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected.” How does Swizz Beatz measure up? He doesn’t. He has redefined what it means to be a disrupter. “You can’t play it safe. Everything that I did, I took a risk.” The Bronx native says that after winning his first Grammy award in 2011, music ceased being his sole artistic playground. He was hungry to take on new challenges in various other disciplines.

“I could have stayed, getting Grammys, getting Grammys, getting Grammys, getting Grammys, but [I would have] never created so many verticals that would put me in the position that I’m [in] today where my name is brought up, not only in music but all things creative and all things disruptive.”

For some people, titles are very important, but Swizz says they are limiting; they can put you in a box. As a matter of fact, he says, in the past, a title could never define the scope of what he’s been capable of doing. “My title was all things creative, right? All things great, all things disruptive.”

Swizz recently shook up the music world with the groundbreaking Verzuz platform, where artists face off, trying to one-up the other with their hits. It is like nothing the music industry has ever seen. Created by Swizz and record producer Timbaland, Verzuz brought incalculable joy when it began during the early days of the Covid pandemic. One of the things that it illustrated was a sense of camaraderie between artists.

This was a music battle in name only. The participants were really a part of the mutual admiration society. Swizz is, however, well aware of its lasting impact on the music industry on several levels. He boasts about how Verzuz helped increase music streams for participating acts. But that’s not the first thing he mentioned when asked about the Verzuz phenomenon. He says it has been a reminder to the industry and the audience that great music doesn’t have a shelf life. “Verzuz single-handedly proved to people that music does not have an age limit,” he says. He cites the epic battle between The Isley Brothers and Earth, Wind & Fire as the perfect example. Both legendary acts saw their streams increase along with a boost in their album sales. Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight, who also set the Verzuz stage on fire, saw boosts in their streams too.


#RHOP: Gordon Thornton, 71, claims he gave ‘RHOP’ star Mia, 38, a hall pass to sleep with other men due to his age
Gordon Thornton, the estranged husband of “Real Housewives of Potomac” star Mia Thornton, claims he gave her the green light to sleep with other men to “satisfy” her needs.
“I know there’s going to come a time when I probably won’t be able to satisfy all of her needs,” the 71-year-old, who recently had prostate cancer surgery, told TMZ in an interview published Sunday.

Gordon further claimed to the outlet that he told his estranged wife, 38, that she could “find what [she] need[ed] elsewhere.”
“What really aggravates me through all of this, is that I’d given her permission, and yet she still chooses to sneak around, chooses to lie, chooses to continually change her story about what’s going on and why she’s leaving me,” he explained.

Gordon allegedly asked the “Real Housewives of Potomac” star — whom he shares two children with — not to sneak around or involve their kids in her extramarital affairs

They share son Jeremiah, 7, and daughter Juliana, 5. Both Mia and Gordon — who wed in 2012 — also have one child from previous relationships.
While Gordon may have been sympathetic to Mia’s needs, he told TMZ that he asked her not to “give [him] a reason” to question her honesty and to “keep the kids out of it.”

“I said [she] could see someone — just don’t make it public. Be careful and don’t involve the kids. Well, she’s still sneaking around and thinking that I didn’t know,” he added.
Gordon alleged that he found records of phone calls between Mia and her alleged new partner at “2 o’clock in the morning” and when the businessman was “away from home.”

“I knew what was going on,” he said.
Since their split, Gordon alleged that Mia has upgraded to another man who has “access to funds” that he no longer has.
“I absolutely believe her leaving me now is tied to the fact that I don’t have access to assets and my funds are limited at this point in time,” the dad of three claimed.

Mia has allegedly voiced to her estranged husband that she and an unidentified man are “buying a house together” and planning on “growing businesses together.”

However, he claims to the outlet that the reality star’s romance is “based on monetary gain from the relationship.”
“I absolutely believe that she’s leaving me because she sees an upgrade,” Gordon alleged.
“My desire is to never, ever, ever be associated with her again beyond our co-parenting situation. If we end up getting back together, it will only truly be for some advantage for the kids. It wouldn’t be for love.”


#MusicNews: Lauryn Hill Extends ‘Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 25th Anniversary Tour’

Lauryn Hill has announced more dates for the highly anticipated Fugees reunion.
As previously reported, Lauryn Hill is going on a world tour to celebrate the 25th anniversary of her transcendent solo debut album.
According to a social post, the legendary emcee will be extending her tour for an additional 10 shows.

The North American leg begins Oct 13 at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut and runs through Dec.13 in Boston. Several dates are sold out in certain cities, including Brooklyn, New York; Washington, D.C.; Chicago; Los Angeles; Oakland, California; and Seattle.

Tickets and additional information for both the new and existing dates at http://www.mslaurynhill.com 
Her set list will include the entirety of Miseducation of Lauryn Hill (diamond-certified album), including the popular songs “Doo Wop (That Thing)” and “Ex-Factor.”

“I wanted to join as many aspects of my musical upbringing and perspective as possible for that time. “
Hill reflected on the anniversary in a lengthy Instagram post. “25 years ago today, the Miseducation of Lauryn Hill was released to the world. Despite early skepticism about how well it would do after the Fugees’ groundbreaking The Score, it did VERY well! Enormously well. Perhaps even more importantly, the album served as part of the soundtrack of 90’s music that would help encourage and guide a generation,” she wrote.

She continued, “I grew up loving music, particularly the music that was commonly referred to as ‘oldies’ or ‘golden oldies’, ‘classics’. This constituted the Doo Wop, Gospel-inspired Soul music, and rock classics that my parents grew up on. To me, these records were new despite being vintage. They were topical, melodically sophisticated and romantic. They incited joy and tenderness but often introspection and inspiration to action. In 1998 it was my turn to make a record, and I wanted to join as many aspects of my musical upbringing and perspective as possible for that time. I had the support and aid of several brilliant and talented people, who if they didn’t play an instrument or sing, were brilliant in supporting, encouraging, and moving with the urgency necessary to help a movement take root, and an album become a classic. I am forever grateful for all of them.”

See all the tour dates below and find more ticket details on Hill’s official website.

October 3 – Melbourne, AU – Rod Laver Arena (with Sampa The Great)
October 5 – Sydney, AUS – Kudos Banks Arena (with Show Dem Camp)
October 7 – Auckland, NZ – Eden Festival
October 13 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena (solo)
October 17 – Newark, NJ – Prudential Center (with Fugees)
October 19 – Brooklyn, NY – Barclays (with Fugees)
October 21 – Washington, DC – Capital One Arena (with Fugees)
October 23 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Arena (with Fugees)
October 26 – Toronto, ON – Scotia (with Fugees)
October 28 – Chicago, IL – United Center (with Fugees)
October 30 – Fort Worth, TX – Dickies Arena (with Fugees)
November 2 – Denver, CO – Ball Arena (with Fugees)
November 4 – Los Angeles, CA – Crypto.com Arena (with Fugees)
November 5 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum (with Fugees)
November 7 Oakland, CA – Oakland Arena (with Fugees)
November 9 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena (with Fugees)
November 12 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
November 17 – San Francisco, CA – Chase Center [NEWLY ADDED]
November 21 – Detroit, MI – Little Caesars Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
November 5 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center [NEWLY ADDED]
November 27 – Atlanta, GA – State Farm Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
November 29 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
December 1 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
December 8 – Tampa, FL – Amalie Arena [NEWLY ADDED]
December 10 – Miami, FL – Kaseya Center [NEWLY ADDED]
December 13 – Boston, MA – TD Garden [NEWLY ADDED]



#HipHopNews: Kendrick Lamar's Mic Cut After Austin City Limits Performance Passes Curfew
During an exciting yet rare performance from Kendrick Lamar at Austin City Limits, fans were upset when his mic was cut once he passed curfew. Before the performance’s abrupt ending, Lamar ran through a slew of hits with the showgoers lit from beginning to end.

The staff warned the “DNA” rapper of the strict 10 p.m. curfew ahead of his performance. One festival attendee posted a video 18 minutes after curfew showing Lamar saying, “I was told you all have a curfew here. But Imma tell you what I told them. They gonna have to cut my mic because we ain’t done.” Shortly after, Kung-Fu Kenny’s mic was cut, and he bowed down to the crowd and left the stage.

The performance showcased a seamless fusion of his poetic storytelling, and the pulsating beats created an immersive experience that transcended the confines of the concert venue.
Kendrick Lamar took a moment to connect with his fans, expressing gratitude for their unwavering support throughout his career. The crowd’s energy was electric, with the fans hanging on to all of Lamar’s words.

This Austin City Limits performance is one of many headlining performances from the legendary emcee this year. Next up, fans will see him and his cousin Baby Keem at Tyler The Creator’s Camp Flog Gnaw festival as The Hillbillies. They are slated to perform a few dynamic collaborations while also mixing tracks from their solo catalogs.

Lamar was mentioned in J. Cole’s explosive new verse on Drake’s “First Person Shooter,” where Cole paid homage to Lamar and Drizzy as the only two artists on his level. On the track, J. Cole raps, “Love when they argue the hardest emcee. Is it K-Dot? Is it Aubrey? Or me? We the big three like we started a league, but right now, I feel like Muhammad Ali.”

Lamar’s impressive music collection includes critically acclaimed albums like good kid, m.A.A.d city; DAMN, and To Pimp a Butterfly.


Rihanna Is Unfazed By Drake's Diss, Showing PDA With A$AP Rocky At Birthday Bash

Rihanna appeared to be unfazed by Drake's alleged diss. After her former boyfriend was speculated to have thrown shades at her on his track "Fear Of Heights", the "Love on the Brain" songstress was still seen having fun with her partner and rapper A$AP Rocky.

On Friday night, October 6, the 35-year-old singer was in good spirits as she celebrated her rapper beau's belated birthday at a party. In a video from the festivities, she packed on the PDA with the spitter, who turned 35 years old on October 3, before party guests. The clip also showed the two having a blast and dancing together.

During the birthday celebration, Rihanna looked stylish in a nearly all blue-and-white ensemble. She put on a busty display in a black bra top under a long-sleeved white shirt that came with a plunging neckline. Over her shirt, she put on an unbuttoned blue jeans jacket.

The "Umbrella" singer added a pair of long blue wide-leg jeans, two layers of sparkling necklaces, a huge shimmering ring, a pair of white pearl-drop earrings, black sunglasses and matching flat shoes to complete her look. Her hair was styled into waves, and her fingernails were polished in a bright red color.

All the while, Rocky went with an oversized get-up. He sported an unbuttoned ivory suit over a white tee. He also wore a pair of long matching tailored pants and glossy black leather shoes as well as a brown bag. To accessorize his look, he added a chain necklace, a pair of earrings and black shades.
Earlier that same day, Rihanna's ex Drake became a hot topic on X, formerly known as Twitter, for allegedly dissing her on "Fear of Heights". Fans believed he referred to her album "Anti", its featured track single "Sex With Me", and her beau Rocky, with whom she shares two children, on the song which is featured in his album "For All the Dogs".

On the track itself, Drake raps, "Ayy, ayy, look/ Why they make it sound like I'm still hung up on you?/ That could never be/ Gyal can't ruin me/ Better him than me/ Better it's not me/ I'm anti, I'm anti."

"Yeah, and the sex was average with you/ Yeah, I'm anti 'cause I had it with you/ Okay, I'm auntie like your daddy sister/ Auntie like a family picture/ And I had way badder b***hes than you, TBH/ Yeah, that man, he still with you, he can't leave you/ Y'all go on vacation, I bet it's Antilles," he continues.


Rich Paul Thinks Adele May Find His Memoir 'Difficult' To Read

Rich Paul thinks his memoir was a "difficult" read for Adele. The 41-year-old sports agent, who has been dating "Someone Like You" songstress for more than two years, explained that it could be tough for her to read his autobiography "Lucky Me" because of how he details his upbringing with a drug addict mother.

He told PEOPLE, "It was one of the toughest things for me to relive and write about. I had built up this wall as a young kid. Just have the understanding to move forward and know that she’s not going to be there. Like, Mom is not coming home. The thing about it is I was never really a kid. It was very emotional. I think a lot of it probably hit home, so yeah, it was a difficult read for [Adele]."

The Klutch Sports Group founder, who has three children from a previous relationship whilst Adele has 10-year-old Angelo with ex-husband Simon Konecki, went on to add that these days he is "happy" with his life as he recalled that his father Rich Paul Sr. set a "great example" for him growing up. He said, "I'm happy in all aspects of my life."

"I've always been somebody that never allowed things to get to me," he continued. "I had a great example of who a man should be and what a man should do. I had a front row seat to what work ethic was like, what perseverance was like. I watched my dad play air traffic controller in a community that was a war mixed with a tornado, but also a picnic at times. He was my hero in that regard."

"Lucky Me" is due to be released on October 10.


Toni Braxton Shares Tastefully Sexy “Birthday Suit” Photo As She Turns 56
Toni Braxton celebrated her 56th birthday Saturday (Oct. 7), taking to social media to share a tastefully sexy snap of herself in nothing but a loosely draped robe.
The black cover-up falls behind her while exposing her back in the photo, the singer using a bit of its fabric to also help cover her chest. “In my birthday suit…” she captioned the upload.

The singer was immediately met with praise and birthday wishes, including from her fellow Braxton sisters.
Sister Towanda wrote, “Well dag-gone Toni Braxton!,” followed by an eye-heart emoji, as sister Trina added, “Lovely!!!! Best BDAY photo EVER!!”
Their mother, Evelyn Braxton, was also sure to acknowledge the birthday girl, writing, “Go girl ❤️. Look at God❤️?.”

The “Breathe Again” singer has much to celebrate this year, as her Braxtoni Productions inked an all-encompassing deal with Lifetime and A&E in April.
“Lifetime has been home to my film and TV projects for the past decade,” said the “Un-break My Heart” singer in a statement at the time. “My team and I are looking forward to continued success with the network as we bring projects to life for the audience that has so graciously welcome us into their homes over the years.”

Braxton served as executive producer for Lifetime film A Christmas Spark and starred/executive produced two other features under their Fallen Angels Murder Club banner in 2022. She also executive produced her own Lifetime biopic, Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart (2016), starring Lex Scott Davis.

Tanya Lopez, EVP Scripted Content, Lifetime & LMN, added, “We are thrilled to continue our long-standing relationship with Toni and continue to have her as part of the Lifetime family. We love partnering with her on storytelling, whether it be a heart-warming holiday romance or a gritty new project, Toni is excellent producing partner, a wonderfully versatile actress, and our audiences have shown us just how much they love seeing her on our air.”


Lady Gaga & Boyfriend Michael Polansky Attend U2 & Katy Perry's Las Vegas Residency Shows!
Lady Gaga and boyfriend Michael Polansky are checking out the shows in Las Vegas!
After wrapping up the latest run of her Jazz + Piano residency on October 5, the 37-year-old entertainer and her tech entrepreneur boyfriend spent their weekend at Katy Perry and U2‘s shows.

On Friday night (Oct. 6), Gaga , Michael, and her manager Bobby Campbell attended Katy‘s PLAY residency show at the Resorts World Las Vegas, as seen in a video shared by a fan on Twitter. Katy will be ending her residency on Nov. 4.

Then on Saturday night (Oct. 7), Gaga, Michael, and a group of their friends were spotted up in the VIP section of the newly opened The Sphere venue for U2‘s show.
During the show, U2‘s frontman Bono reportedly gave Gaga a special shout-out.

“I better sing these notes right, Lady Gaga is in the house tonight,” Bono said during the show, according to the Las Vegas Review-Journal.
If you didn’t know, Gaga and Michael confirmed that they were a couple in February 2020. However, they keep their relationship largely out of the public eye.


OnlyFans Model Claims Antonio Brown Is Her Baby Daddy, Brown’s Incredible Reply Only Thickens The Plot

Antonio Brown is always getting himself into crazy and controversial situations, especially involving his legion of female admirers and haters.
We’ve seen the man publicly go at it with the greatest quarterback of all time, Tom Brady, who is also his former teammate who helped Brown win his only Super Bowl. We’ve also seen him take his gear off in the middle of the game and effectively retire right in front of hundreds of thousands of fans. But now we’re in the territory of talking about another potential Antonio Brown Jr.

Antonio Brown is under a microscope because he allegedly got an OnlyFans and Instagram model, who goes by the Instagram name OnlyJewelz, pregnant. To elaborately make the claims that Brown is the baby’s father legitimate, she posted screenshots of their DMs from Instagram, posted a picture of an ultrasound, and a picture of herself with a baby bump.

She also posted a TikTok “How It Started” video, posting screenshots of the aforementioned direct messages. Plenty of fans commented on a No Jumper post regarding the situation, talking about how Brown is “the worst baby daddy to secure”.
Brown’s only response so far was under the Nojumper post saying “she too busted Adam that’s catch 22”.

To go along with the picture of the ultrasound, Jewez is parading these photos and allegations around while accusing AB of avoiding a DNA test, which she claims is only making him look more guilty of being the father of her unborn child.
Antonio Brown, who already has 5 kids with his only baby mother, Chelsie Kyriss, has since remained mostly silent on the matter of him potentially having child on the way, which should only be more alarming for Brown, considering he normally has something to say about anything and will speak on everything.

The same man who went about posting Tom Brady’s ex-wife Giselle Bundchen during their public divorce, insinuating that he slept with her to upset Tom Brady, hasn’t had a legitimate word to say about an OnlyFans model claiming she’s having his kid.
But alas, nobody knows the truth about whether Antonio Brown is the father of this woman’s kid, so all we can do is speculate until the truth comes out. But given Antonio Brown’s past and history with women, this will prove to be an unpredictable situation.


Nia Long Calls Out Celtics and Ime Udoka’s Mistress Kathleen Nimmo Lynch
*Many months have passed, but Nia Long is yet to recover from shock following the discovery that her ex-fiance, Ime Udoka, cheated on her with a Celtics mistress.
Long was devastated when the news of her then-fiance’s cheating scandal took the internet by storm. That was the last thing she expected Udoka would ever do to her.

The cheating scandal had far-reaching repercussions: not only did Long’s relationship with Udoka come to an abrupt end, but Udoka also lost his job as head coach of the Celtics.

Long, 52, and Udoka were engaged for 10 years, so it is understandable why the “Best Man” actress would still be heartbroken following their breakup. But as she slowly heals, she has got to the point where she can publicly identify the woman who snatched her husband-to-be. Long took to her Instagram page to call out not just her ex-fiance but also the mistress he cheated on her with.

Long also trained her guns on the Celtics, accusing the organization of lacking awareness.
Long shared a video of writer Dr. Yaba Blay speaking to her two friends on their “We Can Do Hard Things” podcast about how the world treats white women’s tears versus black women’s tears.
Long captioned the video, “Where was this level of awareness a year ago @celtics ??? #kathleenlynch.”

It was in this caption that the identity of the mistress whom Udoka had an affair with became known: Kathleen Nimmo Lynch. By hashtagging the name of Udoka’s alleged mistress, Long signaled she is not afraid to set the record straight and that this is not a done deal.

Celtics had all along kept the identity of Kathleen Nimmo Lynch private. Lynch still works for the Celtics.
The cheating was actually discovered by Lynch’s husband, who then took the matter to Celtics. About that time, Lynch began switching her story about her relationship with Udoka. Oddly, Lynch’s husband didn’t divorce her over infidelity, opting to keep her.

Long had just moved to Boston a fortnight before the cheating scandal, and it’s Lynch who reportedly arranged all the travel plans for Nia Long and her son.


Prisoners Busted with Cell Phones During Emergency Alert Test

*Inmates at prisons across the U.S. were busted with cell phones during the nationwide test of emergency alert systems on Oct. 4.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and FCC conducted the tests to ensure the systems were effective at communicating warnings to the public, the Mirror reports. The EAS sent a test to hundreds of millions of radios, televisions, and cell phones. Both a test message and a loud alert sound were sent to mobile devices.

Prison guards were able to easily identify inmates with contraband cell phones when the alert noise rang out, TMZ reports.
The alert message said: “THIS IS A TEST of the National Wireless Emergency Alert System. The purpose is to maintain and improve alert and warning capabilities at the federal, state, local, tribal and territorial levels and to evaluate the nation’s public alert and warning capabilities. No action is required by the public.”

Two phones were confiscated at Sing Sing Correctional Facility and phones were found at FCI Coleman Low in Florida during the emergency test, TMZ reports.

Some prisoners were likely aware the alert was gonna happen and turned off their devices so they didn’t get confiscated.
In related news, the nationwide emergency alert test resulted in several Amish men being shunned after they were outed for having smartphones.

Some Amish communities prohibit technology of any kind, this includes phones and computers. According to ex-Amish TikToker Eli Yoder, “Several Amish men got shunned by the Amish Church for having smartphones in their pocket when the emergency alert system went off,” he said in an October 4 TikTok, Complex reports.

According to Yoder, “quite a few Amish men” have contacted him about obtaining cell phones.
“Whenever they request to have a phone, I’ll do everything I can to try to get them a phone,” he continued. “Not always can I do so, but in some circumstances I have been able to get them a phone.”
Several of these men contacted Yoder after the alert test exposed them as cell phone owners.

“[They] said, ‘Hey, I’m gonna have to lay low for a while, I just got shunned,’” Yoders shared. “I said, ‘How’d that happen?’ They said, ‘Hey, that emergency alert that went off? Yeah, we had our phones on vibrate and it still went off.’”

He continued: “One guy said the elders were coming in his driveway and they were there to speak with him about something they heard about him, that he might have to get shunned. Right as that was going on, the alert went off and it was in his pocket. Now he’s getting shunned for both. Whatever they were after to shun him and also the cell phone.”


Taylor Swift Misses Chiefs-Vikings Game, Travis Kelce Sustains Apparent Ankle Injury
Taylor Swift was not at Sunday’s (Oct. 8) Chiefs-Vikings game, where rumored romantic interest Travis Kelce sustained an injury. Earlier in the game, which was televised on CBS, on-air commentator Jim Nantz confirmed that Swift was nowhere to be seen at Minneapolis, Minnesota’s U.S. Bank Stadium.
“In case you’re wondering, seven words I never thought would leave my lips in my career: Taylor Swift is not at the game,” Nantz announced. “That’s a first. I’ve never said that before. There’s some brokenhearted people I just saw in the stands.”

The camera panned to a Swift fan holding up a sign, and holding on to the hope of her appearing. Her sign asked what many were thinking: “Where’s Taylor?” A photo from Getty Images, seen below, shows another fan displaying a clever sign, noting that 87 (Kelce’s number) and 13 (Swift’s lucky number) equals 100%. “Kelce make a Swift TD,” it read.

A fan holds up a sign in reference to Taylor Swift prior to a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium on Oct. 8, 2023 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Others in the stands were shown wearing jerseys that read “SWIFTIE” on the back.

While Swift was not there to cheer on Kelce in person, as she has for the last two Chiefs games, the tight end seemingly tripped on the field’s turf and sustained a non-contact injury. Kelce was seen leaving the field, throwing off his helmet and heading to the locker room.

Kelce returned to the sideline with a securely wrapped right ankle.
Commentator Tracy Wolfson gave an update: “Travis Kelce is still on the sideline right now, but as you can see, helmet on, that right foot is wrapped up. I was just told he’s gonna try and give it a go. They’re leaving it up to him. He wants to play in this game, guys.”

Kelce reportedly suffered what is assumed to be high ankle sprain. Reports said that medical staff cleared Kelce to return if he wanted to. He ultimately rejoined the game and, soon after his return, scored a touchdown.
“Kelce comes off the X-ray table and finds the endzone,” the announcer said.
 

Celebrity Chef Michael Chiarello Dies From Allergic Reaction

Former Food Network chef Michael Chiarello passed away this weekend after suffering an allergic reaction.
According to his company, Chiarello died Saturday while being treated at the Queen of the Valley Medical Center in Napa, CA as the result of a fatal allergy attack.

Gruppo Chiarello announced Sunday what led up to their founder’s death, saying an acute allergic reaction resulted in anaphylactic shock, TMZ reported. They also say he was surrounded by friends and family in his final moments.
It’s unclear if the allergic reaction was food-related.

“We deeply mourn the loss of our beloved patriarch Michael,” the Chiarello family said in a statement. “His culinary brilliance, boundless creativity, and unwavering commitment to family were at the core of his being. He brought people together through the joy of shared meals, fostering lasting memories around the table.”

“As we navigate this profound loss, we hold dear the moments we cherished with him, both in his kitchens and in our hearts. His legacy will forever live on in the love he poured into every dish and the passion he instilled in all of us to savor life’s flavors,” Gruppo Chiarello ended.

The star chef had a long run on the TV show, “Easy Entertaining With Michael Chiarello,” which aired for 10 seasons on Food Network. He was also featured on hit series like “Top Chef,” “Chopped,” “The Next Iron Chef” and more, as well as appearances on other talk shows.
He’s survived by his wife, Eileen, and his four children. Michael was 61.


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