Source: Tony DiMaio / SplashNews / Splash News Alex Trebek May Be Leaving ‘Jeopardy!’ Due To Cancer It’s been over 35 years that Alex Trebek has graced our televisions and homes as the host of Jeopardy! But according to reports, Trebek’s time as the legendary’s show’s host may be coming to an end. In an interview with Canada’s CTV television network , Trebek revealed that his chemotherapy treatments are starting to affect his speech. “I talk to the producers about this all the time now. I say, ‘Look, I’m slurring my words. My tongue doesn’t work as much, as well as it used to. The chemo has caused sores inside my mouth. It makes it difficult for me to speak and enunciate properly,’” He continued: “I’m sure there are observant members of the television audience that notice also, but they’re forgiving,” he added. “But there will come a point when they will no longer be able to say, ‘It’s OK.’” You may recall that back in March, the 79-year old revealed that he’d been diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. However, he vowed in the TV interview to continue to fight. “We’ll play it by ear and keep chugging along until we either win or lose. I’ve lived a good life, a full life, and I’m nearing the end of that life… If it happens, why should I be afraid of that?” Let’s keep Trebek and his family in our prayers.
Source: WENN/Avalon / WENN T yler Perry is leading the way when it comes to Black people building power in the entertainment industry and his latest venture is history in the making. According to CBS News , Perry hosted a grand opening for his massive Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta this past weekend. The film complex covers 330 acres and includes 12 sound stages. It’s actually larger than the Burbank, California lots owned by Walt Disney Studios, Warner Bros and Paramount combined. If that isn’t news enough, Perry is the first Black American to own a major film studio, period. Celebrity attendees for the grand opening included samuel l. jackson , oprah winfrey , beyoncé and Spike Lee . Perry went on to say that despite Hollywood not getting him, “I know what I do is important. I know what I do touches millions of people around the world. I know how important every word, every joke, every laugh [is]. I know what that does for the people where I come from and the people that I’m writing for. So, yeah, I get that.” Perry is the creative behind 22 movies, 20 plays and eight TV shows. All of his work has led to this moment. He explained: “I know for a fact that when I drive in through these gates, onto this 330 acres and see these 12 sound stages, and see the highway sign that says ‘Tyler Perry Studios’ as you’re making to the exit in here, as I come in here and I see these hundreds of people working, these black and brown – I’ve been on sets where I’ve been the only black face on, only black face , as recently as 2019 going, ‘Where are the black people in this movie?’ Back behind the camera? So, when I come to work here and every black person that comes to work here they go, ‘Oh my God, it’s heaven. Here we are. We’re represented.’ Where everybody’s represented. LGBTQ’s represented. Black, white, gay, straight, whatever. We’re all represented, working hand-in-hand, arm-in-arm.” Tyler Perry Studios was built on part of Fort McPherson military base, which was once used by the Confederate army. Perry called it “poetic justice” that his Black-owned studio is now housed on land that was once used to uphold slavery. The 12 sound stages at Tyler Perry Studios are each named after seminal Black actors and actresses including cicely tyson and the recently deceased Diahann Carroll . Included with the 12 sound stages is a full-on replica of The White House where Perry shoots his upcoming BET show “The Oval”. Perry says this is only the beginning for his historical studio. He also told Gayle King in his “CBS This Morning” interview , “I tell you what I’m most excited about next is that pulling this next phase off is building a compound for trafficked women, girls, homeless women, LGBTQ youth who are put out and displaced and having a compound that is a beautiful place, right here somewhere on these 330 acres, where they’re trained in the business and they become self-sufficient, they live in nice apartments, there’s daycare, there’s all these wonderful things that allows them to reenter society and then pay it forward again.” SEE ALSO: Everything We Know About Momolu Stewart, The Man Kim Kardashian Helped To Get Released From Prison After Over 20 Years Penn State Slams Racist Fan Who Sent Star Player ‘Disgusting’ Dreadlocks Letter [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3888948″ overlay=”true”]
We guess when it comes to his personal finances, Chrisley really does know best. Back in August, USA Network reality star Todd Chrisley was indicted on tax evasion charges . Along with his wife, Julie Chrisley, Todd stood accused of concealing more than $2 million in earnings from the state of Georgia. Investigators claimed to have uncovered evidence of multiple fraudulent tax returns filed between 2008 and 2016. The finding set off an avalanche of bad press that has essentially buried the Chrisleys’ reputation and future career prospects. But in an Atlanta courtroom today, Todd and Savannah finally caught a break when the judge in their case dismissed the state’s charges against the couple. According to E! News, the court determined that the Chrisleys over-paid the state in four of the eight years under investigation, owed nothing for four others, and had a net liability of less than $77,000 in overdue taxes for just one year of incorrect filing. Obviously, 77 grand isn’t chump change, but on its own, it won’t be enough to land the Chrisleys behind bars, and court documents indicate that they’ve already reached a settlement with the state. “Julie and I knew all along that we had done nothing wrong and that when the facts all came out, we would be fine,” Todd shared in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. “We’re just glad that the Department of Revenue was willing to keep an open mind and look at all the evidence.” Of course, as many who have followed the case closely pointed out, Todd is celebrating a bit prematurely. For starters, he and his wife have only been cleared of state charges, and they’re still set to stand trial in federal court. And the possibility of jail time remains very much on the table. On top of that, the whole scandal has done irreparable damage to the Chrisleys reputation and seems to have brought an end to their lucrative reality show. Though Todd claims Chrisley Knows Best has not been canceled, sources at USA say otherwise. At this point, it’s difficult to imagine the show continuing, as the facade of a happy, functional family that Todd carefully constructed over the years has crumbled in astonishing fashion in recent months. In a turn of events that many found more shocking than the tax evasion charges, Todd has been accused of obtaining a sex tape featuring his daughter Lindsie Chrisley for the purposes of blackmailing her. The 50-year-old father of five has refused to address the allegations publicly. The tax evasion scandal has also called attention to Todd’s fractured relationship with his estranged son Kyle Chrisley , who publicly accused his father of cheating the federal government, but later claimed those statements were the result of his ongoing substance abuse issues. Following today’s hearing, Todd and Julie’s attorneys issued a statement in which they expressed confidence that a federal judge will find their clients not guilty: “We have maintained from day one that there has not been any tax evasion by our clients Todd and Julie Chrisley,” the couple’s attorney Bruce H. Morris said in a statement. “This settlement with the state is a big step in the direction of proving their innocence.” We’ll keep you updated on this developing story as more information becomes available.
Source: Adidas / adidas In time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month , Adidas has launched a new sports bra for women who have undergone a mastectomy. Designed by famous designer Stella McCartney , the brand’s first Post-Mastectomy Sports Bra has been created to empower breast cancer survivors to introduce sport and fitness back into their lives, Adidas wrote in a press release . “With the Post-Mastectomy Sports Bra, I really wanted to encourage women to take care of their health through wellness and self-care. This bra allows us to support recovering patients through the next phase of their journey, and hopefully give them the confidence to get back into training. It has a cool and modern look that will help motivate the wearer, as well as assuring them, they are not [the] odd one out in the gym,” explained McCartney, whose mother died of the disease in 1998. Source: Adidas / adidas The model used in the campaign is Black British boxer and breast cancer survivor, Michele Aboro . “After my surgery, I felt lost. As a professional athlete, I was used to relying on my body but after my mastectomy, I started to lose belief in myself and how my body would react. When I was ready to get back into fitness, I couldn’t find a sports bra that didn’t require being pulled over my head or lacked in support. Now I wear the Post-Mastectomy Sports Bra every time I train – it is comfortable and supportive and has helped me build back my confidence to get back into the game,” the mother and mentor explained. The bra, which costs $69, has a front-closure zipper, inner pockets with removable pads, and adjustable straps. In addition, the seams were all placed specifically around the arms to “reduce discomfort and irritation to areas of the skin prone to sensitivity due to surgical scarring.” It comes in two colors: Pink and black. Listen, this type of bra is definitely needed. Bravo Adidas! Buy the bra here . RELATED NEWS: Knowledge Is Power: 13 Myths About Breast Cancer The Gabi Fresh x Swimsuits For All Collection Features Breast Cancer Activist In Campaign WATCH: Brave Woman Tells Her Breast Cancer Survivor Story [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2960922″ overlay=”true”]
Mary J. Blige continues her “bad b***h fall” domination! The Grammy-winning singer and Oscar nominee stunned on the November digital issue of SELF Magazine rocking a white and black Chromat bodysuit, Alain Mikli sunglasses and Aquazurra netted booties. YOU BETTER WERK MARY!!! Source: Jason Kim, SELF / Jason Kim, SELF Here, looking fresh-faced in MAC Cosmetics, she talks about what her biggest form of self-care is prayer and staying “very well hydrated: View this post on Instagram For @therealmaryjblige, the two most important components of self-care are prayer, and staying *very* well hydrated. We asked our cover star to walk us through what self-care looks like to her, from fitness to food to her daily routine. See what else she has to say above, and tap the link in bio to read @jamilahlemieux’s profile of the iconic artist. A post shared by SELF (@selfmagazine) on Oct 7, 2019 at 9:23am PDT Blige also opened up and got real about her past drug addiction, being a symbol of hope for others to heal and her ex-husband. On her role as a symbol of hope, and her ability to help others heal: “It happened because every night that I’m at these shows, I have at least four women say [to me], ‘You got me through the divorce that I was going through. That Strength of a Woman album? We was going through [your] divorce with you’…. I had to go through that in order to serve.” On her ex-husband: “Well, when I look back, I see that we all want what we want. And we want it to be the way we want it to be,” she says. “I wanted a savior. I’d been hurting so long, and so much, and so bad.” As for his role in breaking her drug habit, she now admits “he did not deserve that credit.” On the roots of her battle with substance abuse: “We numb ourselves with drugs and alcohol and people and shopping and shit, to cover up what’s really going on inside,” she says. “You’re taking drugs so you can go out and feel courageous, or go out and feel beautiful or whatever. You’re doing it to cover up something.” On when she realized she needed to make a change and begin her recovery journey : “I’ve seen visions of what I would look like if I kept doing drugs,” she says, adding that there were also some nights when her reality may have mirrored those perhaps prophetic visualizations closely. “If I saw myself almost dying, or if I almost died, or almost O.D.’d, why would I do that again?” View this post on Instagram “When I ask if [Mary J. Blige] has any interest in becoming a mother, she explains that she is focused on mothering herself. She’s taking care of that child within her who was hurt by other people and went on a path of self-harm as a result: ‘Right now I’m not thinking about anybody but her,’ Blige says. ‘…Right now it’s about me and little Mary. It’s like that’s my baby, my little girl. She needs my help…and I’m not going to ever let anybody hurt her again.’” Tap the link in bio to read more from @jamilahlemieux’s beautiful profile of @therealmaryjblige for @SELFmagazine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Photographer: @jasonkimphoto Wardrobe: @waymanandmicah at @starworksgroup Props:@aelisew at @sarahlaird_goodco Hair: @tymwallacehair at @mastermindmgtgroup Makeup: @porschefabulous Manicure: @nailsbyemikudo at @opusbeauty Visual director: @avenerable A post shared by SELF (@selfmagazine) on Oct 7, 2019 at 5:41am PDT She also opened up about the sexual abuse she endured as a child and how now her focus is about protecting that little girl. “ But right now it’s about me and little Mary. It’s like that’s my baby, my little girl. She needs my help…and I’m not going to ever let anybody hurt her again. She needs to live, she needs to play. She doesn’t mind her life being used to help someone else…. But I have to take care of her,” she said. Mary J. is one strong Black woman…and we’re all better for it. Read her SELF interview in its entirety here . RELATED NEWS: Mary J. Blige Debuts ‘Bad B***h Fall’ In A Fur…And We’re Here For it! Oscar Roundup: ‘Get Out’ Wins Big, Mary J. Blige, Common And Andra Day Kill It On Stage Lizzo Is 100 Percent That B***h On The October Cover Of Elle [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3054972″ overlay=”true”]
While some experts will swear to you that the best new fall accessory is a pair of thigh-high animal print boots , let us tell you, it’s much more simplistic than that. Just look to Former First Lady Michelle Obama for inspiration. If you loved the best-selling memoir, you can take it to the next level with Becoming: A Guided Journal for Discovering Your Voice , which is aimed at inspiring folks to reach for the stars and live their best life. According to a Penguin Random House press release, the journal features an intimate introduction by Mrs. Obama, along with more than 150 inspiring questions and quotes that resonate with key themes in Mrs. Obama’s memoir. The goal is to help readers reflect on their own personal and family history, challenges, and dreams, hopes and what they imagine for themselves in the future. Source: Penguin Publishing / Penguin Random House The journal, which costs $19.99, hits stores on November 19. Just think: It’s the perfect little stocking stuffer for the holidays. As we previously reported , Obama’s memoir, which dropped last November was an instant hit, clocking in as the best-selling book of 2018 in the U.S , but on its way to becoming the most successful memoir of all-time. Becoming is an immensely personal book where Obama opened up for the first time publicly about a range of issues including experiencing a miscarriage, conceiving both of her children with IVF and having to seek couples therapy with former President Barack Obama . Adding this journal to our holiday wish-list! RELATED NEWS: 7 Times Viola Davis Gave Us First Lady Michelle Obama Realness Study Shows Michelle Obama Is The Most Admired Woman In The World…Duh Becoming History! Michelle Obama’s Memoir Sells 10 Million Copies [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3000397″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Jevon Salnave / Radio One Digital The best part about Hip Hop, is the game may change including it’s players, but it’s always embraced the same. BET brought the BET Hip Hop Awards right back to Atlanta, but you know BET never comes back doing the expected. 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards is hosted by none other than Lil Duval, serving hilarious on a sliver platter. The Queen Bee, Lil Kim, is being honored with the I am Hip Hop Awards, which in my opinion was beyond befitting. Lil Kim has been a trend and this mogul has a a few tricks up her sleeves, with the unexpected guest to pay homage to Kim. All hail the Queen. Source: Jevon Salnave / Radio One Digital Of course, Hip Hop Awards are bringing the legendary cypher’s, but this year we can expect a comedy cypher featuring Jess Hilarious, Chico Bean, Karlous Miller and Affion Crockett, these comedians were Wildn’ Out in this cypher literally. Had the chance to speak with Big Baby to see how he felt about his fellow co-stars from MTV’s Wildn’Out partaking in the 2019 BET’s Hip Hop Award cypher. He thought Karlous would do a great job, but he wasn’t too confident about how Jess bars was going to deliver. Always expect the unexpected with BET. If you are a true Hip Hop fan, then I know you respect the artistry of battle rap. For the first time ever BET Hip Hop Awards will introduce it’s very first battle rap and who else would be a more prominent person than Smack from URL Smack Dvd’s. That’s right battle rap has made it’s way from URL Smack DVD’s to mainstream. Respect the art. Source: Jevon Salnave / Radio One Digital Be sure to catch all the performances from artist such as Lil Baby, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, Da Baby, Anderson. Paak and more. who Is taking home the award for The Best Callabo and Single. I’m definitely rooting for my girl Cardi, but we will see Tonight on the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards airing at 8pm only on BET.
Source: Paul R. Giunta / Getty Euphoria actress Storm Reid may play Zendaya ‘s on screen little sister but she’s continuing the sisterly vibes off screen as well. Source: Paras Griffin / Getty The 16-year-old starlette arrived at Tyler Perry Studios grand opening sporting Zendaya’s collaboration with Tommy Hilfiger. She wore a suit with a matching turtleneck. She paired the look with white pointy shoes and wore her hair in a top bun. She accessorized with hoop earrings. She gave us a bold pink eye and kept her lips neutral. It’s fun to see how young Black Hollywood likes to play with makeup. Serve, honey! View this post on Instagram Not even sure that I’ve had a chance to process how thankful I am that @tylerperry invited me to be amongst all the greatness I experienced last night at the opening of Tyler Perry Studios. I do know that my life has been forever changed by the love, laughter, and kind words I received. I was raised to be a dreamer and to have the faith of a mustard seed. You have shown all of us that with hard work and dedication ANYTHING is possible. I am forever grateful to close my eyes and remember this moment forever. I am inspired beyond words! Oh yeah, the GOLD slippers for all the ladies was so thoughtful and right on time A post shared by Storm Reid (@stormreid) on Oct 6, 2019 at 5:20pm PDT Clearly Reid had a great time as the young actress posted to her Instagram a regal photo of her in the suit with the following caption, “Not even sure that I’ve had a chance to process how thankful I am that @tylerperry invited me to be amongst all the greatness I experienced last night at the opening of Tyler Perry Studios . I do know that my life has been forever changed by the love, laughter, and kind words I received. I was raised to be a dreamer and to have the faith of a mustard seed. You have shown all of us that with hard work and dedication ANYTHING is possible. I am forever grateful to close my eyes and remember this moment forever. I am inspired beyond words! Oh year, the GOLD slippers for all the ladies was so thoughtful and right on time.” The perfect suit for the perfect moment! Beauties, what do you think of this look? DON’T MISS: Oprah, Ava DuVernay & Storm Reid Are Cover Girls For Essence Magazine’s February Issue GET THE LOOK: Storm Reid Goes For An All White Suit At The Star Wars Premiere In LA Zendaya x Lancôme Launches The Perfect Red Lipsticks For Brown Girls [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3027426″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Amy Sussman / Getty Tracee Ellis Ross is one of Hollywood’s favorites for fashion and style. The Black-ish actress recently launched her own haircare line, Pattern and is on the latest digital cover for Glamour UK. While there are tons of photographers that are probably dying to get their lens on Diana Ross ‘ daughter, Ross got a bit introspective and shot the cover herself. What else can she not do?! View this post on Instagram Oh hey sunshine…. @traceeellisross wearing @maisonvalentino for the cover of @glamouruk #styledbyLAW #fLAWless A post shared by Law Roach (@luxurylaw) on Oct 8, 2019 at 6:35am PDT She was the sole photographer and also did her own makeup. Law Roach, who is most famous for working with Zendaya , helped out with the styling. View this post on Instagram Tracee Ellis Ross wears #Valentino for Glamour UK October 2019. & Makeup: Tracee Styling by Law Roach #TraceeEllisRoss #Glamour #Fashion #Style #CelebrityNews #celebritystyle #fashionista #Fashionpost #FashionNews #Haute #Beauty #Couture #Chic #HighFashionDose #HighFashion #Designer #Slay #Glam #DailyFashion A post shared by High Fashion Dose (@highfashiondose) on Oct 8, 2019 at 6:53am PDT For the cover, Ross is pictured wearing a Maison Valentino yellow coat and serving us with a perfect pink eye. View this post on Instagram me by me for @glamourUK hair @traceeellisross makeup @traceeellisross photographer @traceeellisross using my iPhone styling @lawroach A post shared by Tracee Ellis Ross (@traceeellisross) on Oct 7, 2019 at 1:16pm PDT There are a series of editorial shots and they look so raw and natural, we can’t get enough! She’s pictured in a white Maison Margiela coat and she serving the same bold pink eye. I love how the outfits changed but the makeup stayed the same. View this post on Instagram Oh hey Tracee….. wearing @isabelmarant for @glamouruk #styledbyLAW #fLAWless A post shared by Law Roach (@luxurylaw) on Oct 7, 2019 at 11:29am PDT In one shot she wore a Isabel Marant dress and jacket. Her hair is styled in an afro. Beauties, what are you thinking of these looks? Take our poll below. Take Our Poll DON’T MISS: Tracee Ellis Ross Is Out Here Looking Like A Summer Popsicle And We Love It 5 Things You Need To Know About Tracee Ellis Ross & New Hair Care Line GET THE LOOK: Here’s Where To Shop Tracee Ellis Ross’ 2018 AMA’s Style Featuring All Black Designers [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3015039″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Lil’ Kim continues to prove that she’s the Queen B, serving us fashion and beauty looks that become imprinted in our mind and in fashion and beauty history. She showed up at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards and didn’t disappoint. The 45-year-old, Brooklyn born rapper gave us a metallic pink look that was stunning! Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty She wore a metallic biased cut dress created by Dapper Dan x Gucci. She paired it with a Gucci belt and cream platform shoes. Her makeup was stunning with a muted pink eye and perfect pinky nude lip. Her skin looked flawless and I love her blush cheeks! Source: Aaron J. Thornton / Getty The best part of the look was her finger wave, rose gold hair. It looked absolutely perfect! She wore the hair long and sweeped to the side. For her on stage appearance she added crystals to the side of her eyes. The additional bling is bomb! View this post on Instagram We Gucci @dababy A post shared by Lil' Kim (@lilkimthequeenbee) on Oct 7, 2019 at 6:10pm PDT She posted a photo with rapper Da Baby, who was also wearing a Dapper Dan x Gucci ‘fit and captioned, “We Gucci!!!” The double entendre was so cute. Could a dual song be coming? We want to know what you think about this hairstyle? Are you feeling it? Tell us in the comment section. DON’T MISS: Lil Kim On Eve And Their Alleged Old Beef: ‘Why Do You Girls Always Do This To Me’ Lil Kim’s ‘Get Money’ Manicure To Be Featured In Museum of Modern Art Exhibition Kim K Tried To Channel OG Lil Kim, And We’re Not Here For It The Highlights: Teyana Taylor, Lil Kim, Xscape, Missy Elliott & More Tribute The 90s At VH1’s Hip Hop Honors [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2857411″ overlay=”true”]
