Source: Michael Tran / Getty Jemele Hill Announces Engagement To “Ol’ Boy” “ Meet me at the altar in your white dress , we ain’t gettin’ no younger, girl, we might as well do it ” were the words of the great American vocalists Jagged Edge, and while we’re pretty sure that isn’t exactly what Ol’ Boy said to Jemele Hill when he asked for her hand in marriage, it’s a very on-brand thing to imagine happening to the pop culture enthusiast that we’ve all come to love over the years. Yesterday, Jemele broke the news that Ol’ Boy liked it so he put a ring on it. Ever since Jemele left ESPN and broke out with that $6 million we exclusively reported , her life has been glowed the f**k up. God shole is good. We offer our sincerest congratulations to Jemele and Ol’ Boy! We wish you all the happiness in the world.
(Photos by Johnny Nunez/WireImage) Joe Budden Got SUPER Mad At Scottie Beam For Not Hating Another Woman? Is this where “the culture” is??? Joe Budden has rehashed the gender war of Twitter because he can’t get jiggy with feminism. The decamped rapper and his colleagues were discussing Brittany Renner on their web show, and things turned all the way left after his cohost Scottie Beam stated that she didn’t “hate” Renner over her tell-all book . In fact, Beam sounded indifferent over Brittany Renner’s tell-all book because people have been doing it for YEARS on pages and in music. Like recently, Quavo detailed sex with Nicki Minaj and no one even FLINCHED. But Joe Budden seemingly wanted Beam to degrade Renner on camera and when she didn’t, he blew hookah smoke all the way down her throat! Here’s the clip for “State of The Culture”, where Joe called Scottie a man-hater for not “hating” another woman. Is he for real? Just gonna leave this here and go. pic.twitter.com/gCicbB8SZK — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) October 28, 2018 Of course, Joe’s stance drummed up all of the woman-hating fans that hang off his balls. Like Freddie Gibbs , who blindly agreed with him. Then, Gibbs swore at another woman who called the cyber chest-bumping sexist… I’m sick of it lol — Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) October 28, 2018 Freddie tells the lady to “shut the f*ck up”. Sounds like a nice guy, right? Dozens of comments like this from other men appear in the thread, SMH. With all due respect my dear shut the fuck up. I been fuckin with this nigga Joe since he was a rapper, lol. My love for him has nothing to do with this post. — Freddie Gibbs (@FreddieGibbs) October 28, 2018 But a few folks were up in arms for Scottie Beam, who couldn’t even get a word out at her own job. Hit the flip to see how folks are reacting to this “fake feminist” argument brought forth by “the culture”. It gets nasty!
Image via Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Diamond Ball Mustard Proposes To Chanel Thierry With 18 Carat Iceberg Mustard on the ring, ho! The hit-making L.A. producer popped the big question (no word on if he actually got down on one knee, but the magic 8-Ball says “hell naw”, but we digress) to his girlfriend and BFF of 8-years Chanel Thierry and she said “yes!” That’s some REAL love Mustard put on Chanel’s finger. The center stone is 8 carats and there are 10 carats on the band. We hope these two go on to have all the happiness in the world, but if s#!t goes left, there is no way in hell Mustard is getting that thing back. Chanel could rebuild Detroit with that thing. Mustard wasn’t as effusive as Chanel in his Instagram post, but we’re pretty sure his actions said more than his thumbs ever could. Cotdamn that’s a big a$$ ring. Congratulations!
Source: James Devaney / Getty If Will Smith is the King of Instagram, Jada Pinkett Smith is certainly the queen. The actress and Red Table Talk guru returned to IG with enough wisdom to last us a lifetime. From sharing her thoughts on what it means to truly love someone to being honest about her own personal struggles and mistakes, Smith’s presence upended social media with the kind of clarity and profound insight we just don’t see everyday. And thankfully, there are zero signs that she’ll slow down anytime soon. Here are 14 of her most inspirational and evocative Instagram moments. Shoutout to mama love for the assists. Expectations can steal your joy. Parents will make mistakes. God has a plan. Hurt people, hurt people. People who love you will mess up, despite truly loving you. Deep love is excruciating. Not everybody you love is meant to be the person you build a life with. You are your own best friend. Your happiness comes first. Learning to forgive yourself will help you learn how to forgive others. Embrace your Sahara desert. Love cannot be created where the ego exists. Keep stepping. After acceptance, comes peace. Then, happiness follows.
Christopher Polk/Getty Images for NARAS/WENN Joie Chavis Shares Ultrasound How sweet! Joie Chavis seems super excited to be a mama of two rapper seeds and she isn’t shy about sharing her happiness. So far the mama has been showing off her bouncy bump in photos and even in a viral dance video and now she’s showing fans her ultrasound video. How precious is this video?? Previously, Joie and Future casually dated, although the rapper claims in recent tweets he’s been single for four years. Those tweets don’t see,mto bother Joie who says she’s “constantly reminded” that she’s NEVER alone. Joie already has a seven-year-old daughter Shai with rapper Bow Wow. Shai is probably excited to meet her Future sibling. Sweet!
Source: Album Cover / Bluebird Of Happiness From R&B to hip – hop, this fall will be jam packed with a bunch of new music to last us from now until next spring. While some artists are preparing to release their final album, others are making major comebacks and proving to us that they’re consistent with giving us hit after hit. Take a look at some of the music releases we’re looking forward to this fall in our music preview. Tamar Braxton – Bluebird of Happiness Source: Album Cover / Bluebird Of Happiness Tamar Braxton’s latest project, Bluebird of Happiness , is the songstress’s fifth and reported final album as the Grammy-nominated singer is closing the doors on her solo music career in an effort to focus on her marriage with manager Vincent Herbert. Tamar revealed that she would be stepping away from the mic in order to eliminate all of the stress and problems off of her relationship. Although this will be her last solo album, she’s made it clear that she will not be retiring from the spotlight just yet as she’ll still appear on television and on tour. Blue Bird of Happiness was released on September 29th and has been fueling excitement on social media ever since. Considering this is the youngest Braxton sister’s final album, we’re sure Tamar will not disappoint and bring us nothing but vocals and catchy tunes that are straight from the heart. Lalah Hathaway – Honestly R&B/Soul singer Lalah Hathaway is set to release her eighth studio album, “Honestly”, on November 3, 2017. The album’s first single, I Can’t Wait invites listeners to join Lalah on a personal journey that’s both intimate and honest and makes you form a deeper connection with the songstress. “My approach has always been to find and write great stories, which was a driving factor behind the creation of honestly” said Lalah in an official press statement. “This album is a collection of entirely new and original recordings that really express where I am at this moment in time.” The five-time Grammy award-winning singer is set to debut her new album live at an exclusive release concert that’ll be held at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on November 13, 2017, just days after the album is released to the public. Pre-order Honesty , here . Demetria McKinney – Officially Yours Source: Album Cover / Officially Yours Singer Demetria McKinney released her debut album Officially Yours October 6. The project was produced by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer (and also her RHOA co-star) Kandi Burrus and originates from a place within the vocal powerhouse that up until now has only been only expressed through characters she’s played on screen. MUST SEE: The Emotional Trailer For TV One’s ‘Bobbi Kristina’ Movie Is Here In addition to the release of her new album, Demetria McKinney is also set to play the late Whitney Houston in TV One’s forthcoming biopic, “Bobbi Kristina”, a film about Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown. The Dream – Love Affair Source: NBC / Getty The Dream is FINALLY set to release his next project, Love Affair later this month. The highly anticipated album was announced nearly five years ago and although he’s given us a plethora of projects to hold us over while we waited, it looks like The-Dream’s latest masterpiece is finally near completion. The first single, Summer Body had a good run during the summer months and it looks like the hit-making singer/songwriter has plans to keep our cuffing season anthems in rotation with the release of his new LP. Ty Dolla $ign – Beach House 3 Source: Greg Doherty / Getty Rapper Ty Dolla $ign is also gearing up to release his next album, “Beach House 3” which is set to drop on October 27. This will be the third rendition of the Beach House series as Ty$’s first Beach House mixtape came out almost 5 years ago and was followed up with “Beach House 2” that following year. MUST SEE: Mariah Carey’s Delightfully Bad ‘Hip Hop Honors’ Performance + More Moments We Loved The rapper recently shared two new tracks from the forthcoming LP including Dawsin’s Breek which features Jeremih and Message In A Bottle. Beach House 3 is Ty Dolla’s sophomore record following his 2015 release Free TC and the Campaign mixtape release last year. Sheila E – Iconic: Message 4 America Source: Album Cover / Iconic Message For America Socially conscious musician, Sheila E, released her project, Iconic: Message 4 America back in August and it’s still making heavy music rotation, especially in today’s political climate. Her latest video, Funky National Anthem (FNA): Message 2 America sends out a call to action during this controversial time when American citizens are questioning the future of their country and the world. The video’s story line features speeches from prominent leaders of the past with messages about equality for men and women of all races. Leave it to Sheila E to keep us woke while getting our jam on. So, there you have it, a healthy mix of R&B, soul, and hip-hop tunes to get you through the fall and winter. Which album release are you looking forward to the most? RELATED STORIES: PRESS PLAY: Rob Riley Makes His Directorial Debut With Demetria McKinney’s ‘Is This Love’ Is Tamar Quitting Music To Save Her Marriage? The Highlights: Ty Dolla $ign, Teyana Taylor, Lil Kim, Xscape, Missy Elliott & More Tribute The 90s At VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Honors’
Source: Album Cover / Bluebird Of Happiness From R&B to hip – hop, this fall will be jam packed with a bunch of new music to last us from now until next spring. While some artists are preparing to release their final album, others are making major comebacks and proving to us that they’re consistent with giving us hit after hit. Take a look at some of the music releases we’re looking forward to this fall in our music preview. Tamar Braxton – Bluebird of Happiness Source: Album Cover / Bluebird Of Happiness Tamar Braxton’s latest project, Bluebird of Happiness , is the songstress’s fifth and reported final album as the Grammy-nominated singer is closing the doors on her solo music career in an effort to focus on her marriage with manager Vincent Herbert. Tamar revealed that she would be stepping away from the mic in order to eliminate all of the stress and problems off of her relationship. Although this will be her last solo album, she’s made it clear that she will not be retiring from the spotlight just yet as she’ll still appear on television and on tour. Blue Bird of Happiness was released on September 29th and has been fueling excitement on social media ever since. Considering this is the youngest Braxton sister’s final album, we’re sure Tamar will not disappoint and bring us nothing but vocals and catchy tunes that are straight from the heart. Lalah Hathaway – Honestly R&B/Soul singer Lalah Hathaway is set to release her eighth studio album, “Honestly”, on November 3, 2017. The album’s first single, I Can’t Wait invites listeners to join Lalah on a personal journey that’s both intimate and honest and makes you form a deeper connection with the songstress. “My approach has always been to find and write great stories, which was a driving factor behind the creation of honestly” said Lalah in an official press statement. “This album is a collection of entirely new and original recordings that really express where I am at this moment in time.” The five-time Grammy award-winning singer is set to debut her new album live at an exclusive release concert that’ll be held at the Highline Ballroom in New York City on November 13, 2017, just days after the album is released to the public. Pre-order Honesty , here . Demetria McKinney – Officially Yours Source: Album Cover / Officially Yours Singer Demetria McKinney released her debut album Officially Yours October 6. The project was produced by Grammy Award-winning artist and producer (and also her RHOA co-star) Kandi Burrus and originates from a place within the vocal powerhouse that up until now has only been only expressed through characters she’s played on screen. MUST SEE: The Emotional Trailer For TV One’s ‘Bobbi Kristina’ Movie Is Here In addition to the release of her new album, Demetria McKinney is also set to play the late Whitney Houston in TV One’s forthcoming biopic, “Bobbi Kristina”, a film about Bobbi Kristina Brown, the only child of Whitney Houston and singer Bobby Brown. The Dream – Love Affair Source: NBC / Getty The Dream is FINALLY set to release his next project, Love Affair later this month. The highly anticipated album was announced nearly five years ago and although he’s given us a plethora of projects to hold us over while we waited, it looks like The-Dream’s latest masterpiece is finally near completion. The first single, Summer Body had a good run during the summer months and it looks like the hit-making singer/songwriter has plans to keep our cuffing season anthems in rotation with the release of his new LP. Ty Dolla $ign – Beach House 3 Source: Greg Doherty / Getty Rapper Ty Dolla $ign is also gearing up to release his next album, “Beach House 3” which is set to drop on October 27. This will be the third rendition of the Beach House series as Ty$’s first Beach House mixtape came out almost 5 years ago and was followed up with “Beach House 2” that following year. MUST SEE: Mariah Carey’s Delightfully Bad ‘Hip Hop Honors’ Performance + More Moments We Loved The rapper recently shared two new tracks from the forthcoming LP including Dawsin’s Breek which features Jeremih and Message In A Bottle. Beach House 3 is Ty Dolla’s sophomore record following his 2015 release Free TC and the Campaign mixtape release last year. Sheila E – Iconic: Message 4 America Source: Album Cover / Iconic Message For America Socially conscious musician, Sheila E, released her project, Iconic: Message 4 America back in August and it’s still making heavy music rotation, especially in today’s political climate. Her latest video, Funky National Anthem (FNA): Message 2 America sends out a call to action during this controversial time when American citizens are questioning the future of their country and the world. The video’s story line features speeches from prominent leaders of the past with messages about equality for men and women of all races. Leave it to Sheila E to keep us woke while getting our jam on. So, there you have it, a healthy mix of R&B, soul, and hip-hop tunes to get you through the fall and winter. Which album release are you looking forward to the most? RELATED STORIES: PRESS PLAY: Rob Riley Makes His Directorial Debut With Demetria McKinney’s ‘Is This Love’ Is Tamar Quitting Music To Save Her Marriage? The Highlights: Ty Dolla $ign, Teyana Taylor, Lil Kim, Xscape, Missy Elliott & More Tribute The 90s At VH1’s ‘Hip Hop Honors’
It hasn’t been the best week for Jenelle Evans. In fact, we’d wager that she hasn’t looked this bad in quite some time. First off, she lost her custody battle for her oldest son, Jace — or, well, she didn’t so much lose it as she did agree to stop pursuing it. On Wednesday, and and her mother, Barbara Evans, had mediation in which they both agreed to a new visitation agreement. Barbara would maintain full custody of Jace, as she has for nearly eight years now, and Jenelle would get him every other weekend, for a couple of weeks during the summer, and for certain holidays. There were also several rules put in place to protect Jace: no one could use drugs or drink excessively around him, they’re required to be respectful of each other around him. It’s a pretty nice setup, but the niceness didn’t last for long. On Friday, Jenelle went on an epic Twitter rant , bashing poor Barbara and threatening to write a tell-all to reveal her deepest, darkest secrets. She also claimed that she had a plan and a reason for not pursuing custody of Jace. Then, a little later, a video mysteriously surfaced that showed Jenelle and her boyfriend, David Eason, accusing Barbara of drinking and driving with Jace, along with some other kids, in the car. Was that part of her plan? It sure seemed like it. Barbara didn’t seem drunk at all, and Jenelle and David were mercilessly taunting her. If anything, the video made them look bad, not her. But hey, drinking and driving might sway a judge’s opinion on who should have custody, right? It’s a mess, that’s for sure. And in this new interview Barbara did with Us Weekly, it seems like she’s fully aware. To start, Babs felt the need to defend herself by saying “I just want people to know that I’m not trying to keep Jace away from my daughter.” “I have to protect him from certain situations. I don’t hate my daughter,” she insisted. “All of this was because I love Jace. Jace has a great life at my house: he’s going to school — he finishes in a couple weeks — he has friends now, he’s in Boy Scouts and he’s going to summer camp!” It sounds like the kid really does have a great life — and it’s not a stretch to think that Jenelle might not be as good about keeping up his extracurricular activities. “I think that in the end, our whole family will be very happy,” Barbara continued. “My main concern was that my daughter and I would have a very drawn out court battle, and luckily that was not the case.” “I love her and don’t want to fight with her in a courtroom! It actually went much more smoothly than I could have hoped.” Unfortunately, the same can’t be said about her relationship with her daughter, which she said is “very, very strained right now, as it usually is.” “She hates me. I think as time goes on, it will get better between us. I have to believe that because she’s my daughter.” Barbara represented us all when she added “I’m not sure why Jenelle doesn’t see that I have the best home to raise Jace in.” “I do not think Jenelle is putting Jace’s well-being before her happiness. Of course she wants Jace to live with her, but she isn’t thinking that my house may be a better place, especially while she’s with David.” Remember, Barb has said that David is Jenelle’s worst boyfriend ever — which is really saying something. Jenelle’s dated guys that have introduced her to heroin, guys who have physically abused her, guys that are named Nathan Griffith. If David is the worst … does Barbara have room at her house for Kaiser and Ensley, too? In closing, we remain, now and forever, #TeamBabs. View Slideshow: Barbara Evans: A Tribute to Jenelle’s Mahhh
