Source: Kevin Mazur/BBMA2017 / Getty A week after his former girlfriend and mother of four of his children was laid to to rest, Sean “Diddy” Combs took to social media describe what it means to be a single parent after Kim Porter’s tragic and surprising death. On Monday morning, the music mogul, with his 11-year-old twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila riding in the back seat of the car, shared what he was doing on “Day 1” of being a mother and father to his children. “Today the journey begins,” he says in the video. “I’m now a part of the 6 a.m. crew. This is mommy-daddy, daddy-mommy, checking in.” “This daddy-mommy thing is beautiful. You just have to get up early in the morning…like real early.” Diddy adds, “So we out here…All the single mother’s, y’all know what that is. Even some single father’s, you gotta step up and play both roles. The mother’s do it all the time.” Take a look at the touching video: Day 1 pic.twitter.com/rLtQuFYKHk — Diddy (@Diddy) December 3, 2018 As we previously reported , Diddy has referred to Kim’s death as a “nightmare” he’s “been trying to wake up from.” Last month, Kim, 47, was found dead in her Los Angeles home suffering from an apparent cardiac arrest and battling was pneumonia. Sources reported that she had been treated with saline and vitamins days before her death. Kim reportedly went to bed early the night after telling a loved one she wasn’t feeling well. The Los Angeles coroner’s office has called for an “additional investigation” in the 47-year-old’s death, E! Online news noted . Diddy, 49, and Kim dated on and off between the years of 1994 to 2007. The pair had three biological children together: Christian, 20, and twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila, 11. Porter also had 27-year-old son, Quincy, from her previous relationship with Al B. Sure! RELATED NEWS: Quincy Calls Kim Porter’s Death ‘The Toughest Heartbreak I Will Ever Encounter’ Diddy On Kim Porter’s Death: ‘I’ve Been Trying To Wake Up Out Of This Nightmare’ Kim Porter Dead At 47 [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3018399″ overlay=”true”]
It’s been almost two months since Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson broke up , but the scrutiny and speculation surrounding the former couple just won’t die down. Of course, part of the reason for the continued fascination is that Pete and Ari can’t stop talking about their split. Last week, the breakup became the talk of social media yet again, thanks to Ariana’s well-received music video for ” Thank U, Next .” The lyrics to the song address several of Grande’s past relationships, and the video features a nod to her time with Pete. Many were hopeful that that would be the end of it, but it seems Ari’s fans have been relentless in their harassment of Davidson. And the situation apparently got so bad this week that Pete felt the need to issue a public statement. Taking to Instagram, Pete posted the following heartfelt plea for compassion: ” I’ve kept my mouth shut. Never mentioned any names, never said a word about anyone or anything. “I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts or frame of reference. “Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling . “I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months. “I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly only in the hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth.” “I just want you guys to know. “No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this. To all those holding me down and seeing this for what it is – I see you and I love you .” Folks who only became familiar with Davidson due to his relationship with Grande might be surprised to hear him say that the bullying has been going on for the better part of a year. Pete’s been open about his struggles with addiction and bipolar disorder, and has frequently discussed his troubles during SNL segments. As a result, there’s been considerable interest in his personal life for quite some time. Many who were familiar with Pete were surprised by the uproar that occurred when he joked about his relationship with Grande on the air. After all, this is a man who’s made a career of pushing the envelope and being intensely open about his personal life. But today, Pete bared his soul for reasons that have nothing to do with comedy. We hope those who might be inclined to heap abuse upon him out of misguided loyalty to his ex might pause and consider what Pete said today. View Slideshow: Ariana Grande vs. Pete Davidson: Whose Side Should You Take In This Ugly Breakup?
Source: NBC / Getty Pete Davidson Addresses Online Bullies Leave Pete alone! The comedian is fed the heck up with Ariana Grande fans making comments about his health, appearance and break up with their pony-tailed Goddess. In a statement, he says he believes they’re trying to really make him harm his self. In his statement, he said: “I’ve kept my mouth shut. Never mentioned any names, never said a word about anyone or anything, I’m trying to understand how when something happens to a guy the whole entire world just trashes him without any facts of frame of reference. Especially in today’s climate where everyone loves to be offended and upset it truly is mind boggling. I’ve been getting online bullied and in public by people for 9 months.” Pete Davidson, 25, continues in his message, “I’ve spoken about BPD and being suicidal publicly only in the hopes that it will help bring awareness and help kids like myself who don’t want to be on this earth. I just want you guys to know. No matter how hard the internet or anyone tries to make me kill myself. I won’t. I’m upset I even have to say this. To all those holding me down and seeing this for what it is – I see you and I love you.”” Do YOU feel him on this??? Recently Ariana covered up her tattoo for Davidson with a tribute to her late ex-boyfriend Mac Miller. She tattooed his dog’s name, Myron, on her ankle. Hopefully, fans of Ariana take heed and leave him alone now.
Ladies, we know engagement rings are a big deal. Marriage proposals happen almost every day and we know for sure that if our nails aren’t done then more than likely we’re going to feel a type of way. But, what if you man decided to propose not with just one ring but SIX rings and asked you to pick which one you wanted? Model Dennis Brown II proposed to his girlfriend Atara Dallas on November 28 and did it in a way that may not ever be topped. He got down on one knee and proposed but opened a heart shaped box with six diamond engagement rings inside. He wrote on Instagram, “I didn’t win #6 rings like Michael Jordan but I won at life with her so she deserves #6 rings to choose from.” Of course Brown did some HEAVY organization in order to pull off his proposal from a photographer, videographer, props designer, florist, makeup artist, hairdresser, drapery expert, assistants, stylists, and more. To go along with the extravagant wedding rings, there was a giant message written and posted on the wall behind them. “Today, on your special day I had the pleasure of putting a smile on your face all day. For there is no greater gift that I could think to give you. “A woman, whose heart is full of love and devotion to me, a woman whose loyalty to all those she loves stands unmatched, a woman whose generosity and willingness to help others around her flourish knows no depths.” Too sweet! But ladies, for real though — you picking through six engagement rings? PHOTO CREDIT: Nate Veal Photography RELATED: Juelz Santana Proposes To Longtime Boo Kimbella At Dipset Show RELATED: Love In The Club: Man Decides To PROPOSE To His GF At Engine Room [WATCH] RELATED: Karlie Redd Got Engaged, But Not To Who You Think
As you’ve likely heard by now, Meghan Markle is pregnant with her first child. Meghan, of course, is in the unique position of having climbed the ladder from basic cable D-lister to international icon in record time, so the eyes of the world are squarely on her growing baby bump. Meghan has reached that level of fame at which people place bets on things like whether or not she’ll have twins and what the baby (or babies) will be named. One mystery that’s attracted a lot of attention in recent weeks is the question of who Meghan and Harry will choose as the baby’s godparents. Naturally, there’s been lots of speculation and a fair bit of wagering, with most concluding that the godparents will be celebrities. Meghan hob-nobs with the global elite these days, so it’s widely assumed that she and Harry will choose some sort of public figures as the godparents. And one couple has become the odds-on favorites to receive the honor. Sources close to Duke and Duchess of Sussex say that while they haven’t made the selection official yet, Harry and Meghan have decided to ask George and Amal Clooney to do the honors. “Amal and Meghan have been close for years, and Harry and George have become buddies because of that,” one insider tells the Daily Mail. “They’re much closer than the headlines let on.” While the offer hasn’t been extended yet, sources say George and Amal have heard the rumors and are looking forward to speaking with Harry and Meghan. Apparently, George has even “told a couple of people he has a strong hunch.” The Clooneys are parents of twins, and news that they’ll serve as godparents has bolstered rumors that Meghan is expecting twins as well. In fact, that’s now considered such a strong possibility that the Irish bookmakers who have hosted the majority of the wagering on Meghan’s pregnancy have stopped accepting bets that she’ll have twins. “An unprecedented amount of bets on Meghan and Harry to have twins has forced us to stop taking bets on the market altogether,” a spokesperson for Paddy Power told Us Weekly in a statement. “Since the day began, the stream of bets has led us to believe that perhaps the punters — or an insider source — knows something more than we do.” So if you can find a bookie who will let you bet that Meghan will have twins and the Clooneys will be the godparents, jump on that! Why should Meghan and Harry be the only ones expecting joyous news? View Slideshow: Meghan Markle vs. Kate Middleton Feud: Tearing William and Harry Apart?!
Last week, Jenni JWoww Farley got candid about her son's autism diagnosis . Now, she's showing off her delight at he speaks — naming through some primary colors while he's busy doing other things. The video that she shared is absolutely adorable. Take a look: “The way he says yellow makes my heart explode,” JWoww writes in the caption of this video. She includes with her words a yellow heart emoji. In the video itself, JWoww prompts Greyson Valor. With her encouragement, he names “red,” “yellow,” and “blue.” Those are the primary colors, and he's wearing two of them. Greyson seems distracted by his snack on the countertop during the video. He's humoring his mother because, well, he's a little kid and that's what you do. He's dressed as Dash from The Incredibles and holding a Jack Jack doll from the same franchise. Greyson then places Jack Jack on the counter and moves to climb up onto his chair. He's such a precious little two-and-a-half-year-old boy. In another video shared by Roger Matthews, Greyson's only prompting is a question. He is asked to name colors rather than simply repeat them, and he does. He's honestly paying more attention to Disney's Rapunzel at the time. “The sky is the limit for this kid,” his father writes in the caption. Greyson clearly knows his colors very well. His parents are showing the world that his autism diagnosis isn't as scary as some people try to make it sound. Part of what makes his parents so excited about his verbal identification of the colors is that his progress with speech is very recent. There is a tendency among parents and even among some who work with children professionally to associate speech with understanding. Children who don't speak don't always communicate that they fully understand their environment. It is not at all uncommon for children on the autistic spectrum to have speech delays as children. That does not mean that don't understand the words that their parents speak to and near them. Greyson has probably known his colors for a very long time. What's pleasing his parents so much is that is he is now giving verbal confirmation. JWoww doesn't want her son's autistism diagnosis used as clickbait , which is a very understandable concern. But she does want to show off her children on social media. In the process, she can educate more and more parents on what it can really be like having a child on the autistic spectrum. While it's true that some autistic adults need neurotypical caregivers in order to function in society, that is not the standard. Unfortunately, images from popular films of nonverbal and barely-functional adults too often come to mind for parents whose young children have just been diagnosed. Autism is a spectrum, and includes a massive variety of traits and qualities. Greyson smiling and speaking is a great way to illustrate that. Some mothers of autistic children seem to use their experience to make things all about them. They become “mommy bloggers” who look for sympathy for their situation, as if an autistic child were a curse. JWoww and Roger do not seem to be doing that at all. They're talking about speech therapy, but it's because they love their son and want to help him succeed in life. JWoww meets her attention quota as a reality star. She doesn't have to use her son for fame, and it's great that she's not trying.
On the 14th floor of HBO’s office I am instantly greeted by Sandra Bland’s face when I walk into the conference room. Source: Sandra Bland’s sisters Shante Needham (L), Sharon Cooper (R) / Charise Frazier I see two women, Sharon Cooper and Shante Needham, who if given a brief glance, would pass for their deceased sister. They are warm and very welcoming. The spirit of Sandra Bland is definitely in the room. On any other occasion, it might’ve felt like we were gathered to talk about something less heavy. As we greet one another and prepare to dive into the discussion, the imagery of Sandra’s face embedded onto Needham’s shirt won’t let me forget. We are here to talk about HBO’s latest documentary, Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland, which documents the events leading up to the death of their beloved sister, who was found hanged in a Texas jail (Waller County) three days after being pulled over by former officer, Brian Encinia. The completed project shows never before seen footage and details what transpired from Sandra’s arrest on July 10, 2015, to her death on July 13, 2015. The film also touches on Sandra’s impact and how her death became a literal representation of the undocumented state-sanctioned violence that many Black women in America face, birthing the rallying call, #SayHerName. “I think what we have managed to do is fully document what families go through in the aftermath of this,” Cooper said. “It really all comes down to I think historically, people who don’t have the proper or appropriate intel or access, have been telling our stories, and they tell our stories to the exclusion of us.” For the past three years Sandra Bland’s family undertook an unthinkable task. They have repeatedly witnessed the events leading up to their loved one’s death in watching dash cam footage of her arrest. They’ve read and negated online commentary written by people who never knew Sandra. They’ve sat through a long legal battle advocating for some form of justice. And all the while, they’ve had to process the stages of grief. “As you can only imagine, this was very, very, very raw. And to have to relieve it over and over and over again, it put a lot of emotional stress on a person,” Needham said. Just two weeks after Sandra’s death, HBO contacted Sandra’s family to begin documenting. HBO enlisted award-winning filmmakers, Kate Davis and David Heilbroner, to tell the story, who followed the events as they unfolded on social media and in the news. In total, from start to completion, the film took about two and a half years. For the filmmakers who’s life work is based in civil rights and activism, Sandra’s case enlisted a series of challenges and mystique which made her specific story unique. “We were also drawn to the story because it was one more situation where a person of color died at the hands of cops–at the hands of police, whether literally or not. She was in custody in this case, all too often it was happening on the streets,” Davis said. “Editing this film was doing a really complicated braiding. It’s a mystery. It’s a death in custody. It’s also a portrait of a woman as she becomes woke and empowered. It’s also a political parable of race in America,” said Heilbronner. As white filmmakers, Davis and Heilbronner are in complete alignment with what it means to tell a Black woman’s story, putting their own biases and privilege into examination during and after filming as they forged a tight bond with Sandra’s family during the process. “I’m just gonna note the elephant in the room. No Kate and Dave don’t look like the broader part of this community that’s being impacted, but they’re truth tellers,” said Cooper. “They just seemed so genuine, they cared,” Needham said. As filmmakers, Helbronner and Davis did their best to use all of the voices involved in the case, conducting on camera interviews with Sandra’s family and Waller County authorities. According to Davis, Brian Encinia was the only person who declined to participate in the film. Remarkably, Sandra’s voice narrates the documentary using snippets from her video blog, “Sandy Speaks.” “Sandy utilized a very free platform to speak her truth and to express herself, and so it was this digital memorialization of her that I don’t even think she realized that she was making at the time,” said Cooper. “And to be able to leverage that throughout the film and have her appear as the voice narrating her own documentary, that’s powerful and I don’t think that we take a step back and are just in awe of that and how powerful that is and how social media, because it does give us the power to connect and build community, we connected and built so much community through the duration of that case,” Cooper said. Social media and the news media played a large role in Sandra’s case, setting a tone for public perception in regards to the narrative. It presented rewarding but oftentimes difficult challanges for all involved; the family, filmmakers and the family’s legal counsel, Cannon Lambert. Lambert helped the family secure a $1.9 million in a civil settlement and also assisting the family in navigating a difficult and painful legal terrain. Encinia was fired by the Texas Department of Public Safety in March 2016 after a grand jury indicted Encina over falsifying Sandra’s arrest report. The Sandra Bland Act was signed into law in June 2017 offering an investment in de-escalation tactics for officers and awareness surrounding mental health. But a few days after the Sandra Bland Act was signed, the perjury charge was dropped against Encinia. Sandra’s case begs the question surrounding the definition of justice. “Justice is evasive,” said Lambert. “I don’t think you ever go into it believing that you as a lawyer have the ability to bring about justice. What you have the ability to do though is to shepard families through a very difficult terrain so that they can come away feeling like they were heard,” he said. Forgiveness is also an idea which Sandra’s family does not feel committed to take up. Needham and Cooper both expressed that the first step to forgiveness is an apology, which they believe has not been issued on behalf of Waller County authorities. But through their pain, the family has found time to heal using therapy, journaling and by supporting other families who have experienced the same difficulties. “We will never be the same. Holidays, birthdays, marriages, kids, grandkids. She’s gonna miss all of that. And why?” Needham said. “Say Her Name: The Life and Death of Sandra Bland” premieres Monday, December 3 at 10 p.m. (EST) on HBO.
Source: Marcus Ingram / Getty Porsha’s storyline on Real Housewives of Atlanta is already getting old. But alas, that is the main hook of tonight’s episode (and probably the next few episodes to come, if not the entire season ). We Start with Porsha and Dennis enjoying some hookah as they wait for Porsha’s mother, Miss Diane, to come through. This is Miss Diane’s first time meeting the bae and so far so good. Mama likes him and says that she believes Dennis is Porsha’s true soulmate. Next, Kandi, Marlo, Cynthia, and Nene link up for brunch and Kandi starts with the Dennis is shady bit again. Kandi goes on about how she knows people Dennis has dated and how he has some of their names tatted on his body. She says that she and Porsha are just starting to get cool again, which is why she hasn’t mentioned anything to Porsha. Instead, she’s just going to gossip incessantly to everyone else until they finally runteldat. You know how they love playing carrier pigeon, right? Anyway, they all claim they understand and say they’re just going to leave Porsha alone and not bring any of this to her doorstep. But we all know what show this is and how these ladies do. That’s going to get back to her at some point. Now, in other parts of the episode… We get to meet Eva’s mother. Her mom is in town to help her with wedding activities. Eva describes her wedding as the wedding her mom never had (because mom eloped in Vegas) so you already know some momzilla shenanigans will ensue. Eva’s mom is a trip. We see this during their dress shopping adventure and during another moment where Eva is driven to tears because she is so overwhelmed by her mother’s opinions. Now we all see where Eva gets it from. Gregg has gone vegan as he continues to pursue natural methods to fight his cancer, but he gets more bad news. They’ve found circulating tumors in his colon so the doctor highly recommends chemotherapy in order to kill all the remaining cancer cells swiftly. We’re just going to have to watch this play out. #LettucePray. Shamari and Ronnie DeVoe’s twins extravagant first birthday party goes off without a hitch and then we get back to Kandi’s loose lips. What we all knew would happen, actually happened. Yes, someone went and told Porsha what Kandi has been saying about Dennis. Kandi tells Todd and DonJuan that she suspects it was NeNe since NeNe and Porsha are close. That brings us to the episode’s conclusion. We wind down with Cynthia inviting the group to a wine tasting because she’s opening a wine bar. Kandi and Porsha arrive first and it’s awkward. Then, Cynthia and Nene come through and it’s still awkward, especially because Porsha keeps bringing up Dennis’ name in an odd way. Kandi gets the message so she finally spits out what she has been saying. Then she accuses NeNe of being the carrier pigeon. NeNe denies it but Porsha, in her confessional, says it was NeNe. There goes that. However, Porsha is over the drama. She’s happy with her man and not even trying to go there with Kandi so she does her best to remain unbothered. She even makes a joke about how she has joked about the fact that he has so many tattoos and that he mentioned getting one of her name. Moral of the story is, we knew somebody was going tell Porsha. Also, leave Porsha alone and let her be happy with the Hot Dog King! RELATED POSTS ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Shamari DeVoe Gets Personal About Her Open Marriage Shenanigans ‘RHOAS11’ Recap: Kandi Learns That Porsha’s New Man Might Be Running Game
Source: TV One / TV One Merry Wishmas Trailer & Clips There’s a new TV One film airing tonight that’s perfect for the holiday season. “Merry Wishmas” tells the story of successful businesswoman Kenni (Tamela Mann) who hasn’t returned home to the quaint town of Columbia, South Carolina in years. She’s hoping for a peaceful visit when she finally returns home, but unresolved family issues with her sister Dionne and mother Regina threaten to make the Christmas holiday not so bright. She’s reacquainted with Jessie (David Mann), an old high school friend with a fledgling wellness facility and she’s instantly thrown into the lives of the center’s residents. She meets a host of colorful characters including Celine (Kim Fields) and Natalie (Towanda Braxton). The film also features a cameo appearance by Yung Joc. The film premieres this Sunday, December 2 at 7 PM/6C, encore at 9 P.M. ET/8C and is directed by Terri J. Vaughn. Written by Cas Sigers-Beedles, MERRY WISHMAS is executive produced for TV One by Roger Bobb, Angi Bones (Bobbcat Films), Terri J. Vaughn and Cas Sigers-Beedles (Nina Holiday Entertainment). David and Tamela Mann also serve as Executive Producers. George Pierre serves as Casting Director. For TV One, Tia A. Smith is Executive Producer in Charge of Production, Donyell McCullough is Senior Director of Talent & Casting, and Robyn Greene Arrington is Vice President of Original Programming and Production. For more information about TV One’s upcoming programming, including original movies, visit the network’s companion website Tvone.tv. TV One viewers can also join the conversation by connecting via social media on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook(@tvonetv) using the hashtag #MERRYWISHMAS. Source: TV One / TV One See more clips on the flip.
Source: Dean/SplashNews / Splash News Priyanka Chopra And Nick Jonas’ Wedding Was A Singing And Dancing Dream Come True Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are having an incredible wedding weekend. The couple has had a series of events, including a Christian wedding ceremony on Saturday and a Hindu ceremony Sunday. The photos so far are AMAZING so we definitely had to share. According to People reports , the couple were officially wed Saturday during a Christian ceremony officiated by Jonas’ father, Paul Kevin Jonas Sr, where both bride and groom wore custom Ralph Lauren and exchanged wedding bands by Chopard. Source: SplashNews / Splash News Saturdany night’s reception included a massive fireworks display over the Umaid Bhawan Palace. Source: SplashNews / Splash News On Sunday, the Priyanka and Nick had a Hindu ceremony. “It is super important to Priyanka to have an Indian ceremony that honors her heritage and culture, just as it’s important to also have a Western ceremony that honors Nick’s Christian upbringing,” a source told PEOPLE earlier this week. “They are doing both.” Nick and Priyanka both shared photos from her Mehendi ceremony held prior to the weddings… “One of the most special things that our relationship has given us is a merging of families that love and respect each other’s faiths and cultures. And so planning our wedding with an amalgamation of both was so so amazing. An important part for the girl in an Indian wedding is the Mehendi. Once again we made it our own and it was an afternoon that kicked off the celebrations in the way we both dreamed. @nickjonas” The Mehendi ceremony is a Hindu wedding ritual that is traditionally all female, with the women from both the bride and groom’s families as well as the bride’s close friends gathering as the bride had henna designs applied to her hands and feet. In this case, Priyanka and Nick both had henna applied to their hands and their event was coed. Now that’s a great way to swirl it up right? Another pre-wedding ritual the bride and groom enjoyed was the Sangeet — a musical evening where both sing and dance… You know these two had a ball. “It all began as a fierce song & dance competition between the families but ended, as always, as a huge celebration of love,” Chopra wrote on Instagram along with a series of videos and photos from the big night. “Nick and I were looking forward to the Sangeet (musical evening), another pre wedding ritual.. and to see what each side had put together.” “And what a performance it was. Each family telling our stories through song and dance, filled with lots of laughter and love. We were both filled with gratitude for the effort, the love and the laughter and will carry the memories of this special evening for the rest of our lives. It is an amazing start to a lifetime of togetherness for our families and friends.. #grateful” Source: SplashNews / Splash News The Jonas Brothers got the band back together for the big event. Besides dancing with her hubby to be, Priyanka also made moves with her mom Madhu Chopra, and “Game of Thrones” actress Sophie Tucker. Nick’s “Kingdom” costar Jonathan Tucker was also in the mix.
