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BEYONCE: Slinging Whisky

Beyonce is in focus in a new video for her new SirDavis American Whisky brand. The celebrity spirit brand launched earlier this month, and she’s wasting no time using her name and face to get the word out. The video feels like behind-the-scenes of a day in the life of a jetsetter like Cowboy Carter. You can see her getting her hair done for a photo shoot, unwinding in the dressing room, flying on a private plane, and down on the ranch […]

todaySeptember 24, 2024 6

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KATY PERRY: Ruthless Reviews

Capitol Records Critics have been brutal in reviewing Katy Perry’s first album in four years. Ten of the 11 tracks on 143 were produced by Dr. Luke. He failed to recapture the magic displayed on her Teenage Dream album from 15 years ago. Here's a taste of the reviews which led Metacritic -- a site that collects and averages review ratings -- to declare Kary Perry’s 143 is the worst-reviewed album by a female artist. Steven J. Horowitz said (quote) “Perry sounds disaffected and removed, as if she’d just punched in between American Idol tapings.” The Washington Post wrote […]

todaySeptember 24, 2024 10

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KIM PORTER: Call for Investigation

The release of Kim Porter’s journal in book form caught the attention of a former boyfriend, singer Al B. Sure. He's demanded that the CIA and FBI step in to investigate. Kim’s Lost Word is available on Amazon. The unverified book ends with Kim's final text to her friends, “He got me.” Kim Porter died not long afterward at age 47 of pneumonia. The text presumably refers to Sean “Diddy” Combs. In the aftermath of Diddy’s arrest, Kim Porter’s death raises suspicions. Al B. Sure wrote at Instagram that Diddy’s […]

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HOLLYWOOD HEADLINES

Challengers The kinky love triangle featured in Challengers stars Zendaya, Josh O'Connor and Mike Faist. The tennis drama is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. After watching Challengers, biting into a churro will be different. Jersey Shore: Family Vacation returns to MTV tonight for its seventh season. TMZ reports that part of Justin Timberlake’s plea deal to a lesser charge than DUI included sealing the police body camera footage. The arresting officer’s report indicated that Justin was unsteady on his feet and slurred his words. He’s taken heat for […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 11

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DIDDY: Wins One, Loses Another

Photo by Jemal Countess Getty Images Sean "Diddy" Combs remains incarcerated in New York but in Michigan he enjoyed a legal victory. A judge vacated the $100 million awarded to an inmate that sued Diddy for sexual assault at a 1997 party. (TMZ) Diddy returned to a New York court for the second straight day in an attempt to be released. The judge refused. Diddy is in federal custody until his trial on three counts of transportation of prostitutes, racketeering and […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 9

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BET HIP HOP AWARDS: Megan & Kendrick Lead Nominees

BET announced nominees for the 19th annual Hip Hop Awards. The ceremony will be held in Las Vegas on October 8. BET will air the Hip Hop Awards one week later. Fat Joe hosts for the third straight year. Megan Thee Stallion earned 12 nominations followed by 11 for Kendrick Lamar and Drake is nominated in eight Hip Hop Award categories. Several artists are nominated seven times: Cardi B, GloRilla, Metro Boomin and Nicki Minaj. See the complete list of nominations. Hip-Hop Artist of the Year 21 Savage Cardi B Drake […]

todaySeptember 19, 2024 8

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EMMYS: Shogun and The Bear Dominate

The Bear, Shogun and Baby Reindeer had big nights at the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday. The Bear went home with 11 trophies, breaking its own record of 10 comedy wins for a single season set last year. Jeremy Allen White (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series) and Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series​​​​​) took the acting trophies in the comedy category. Shogun added four more awards to its record-breaking season. With 14 wins at the Creative Arts Emmys last weekend, the series has the most wins by […]

todaySeptember 16, 2024 8

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