Source: Larry Busacca / Getty There has been speculation for years about the relationship between Whitney Houston and best friend Robyn Crawford. Well, Robyn is putting an end to all of the rumors in her new memoir, titled, “ A Song For You: My Life with Whitney Houston .” In the memoir, she speaks of the intimate side of their relationship. Check out an excerpt from the book below. According to People Magazine, Crawford wrote in the book: From the moment Crawford, then 19, first saw Whitney (then almost 17) in 1980 when they were both counselors at an East Orange, New Jersey summer camp, she told her, “I’m going to look out for you.” And that’s exactly what she did for the next two decades as Whitney became a global superstar. “We wanted to be together,” says Crawford, “and that meant just us.” Whitney ended the physical part of their relationship early on, soon after she signed a record deal with Clive Davis at Arista. The singer broke the news by giving Crawford a gift of a slate blue Bible one day in 1982. “She said we shouldn’t be physical anymore,” writes Crawford, “because it would make our journey even more difficult.” “She said if people find out about us, they would use this against us,” says Crawford, “and back in the ’80s that’s how it felt.” And so, she says, “I kept it safe. I found comfort in my silence.” There was also pressure from Whitney’s family, including her mother gospel singer Cissy Houston. “Whitney told me her mother said it wasn’t natural for two women to be that close,” says Crawford, “but we were that close.” Their closeness spawned relentless speculation about Whitney’s sexuality for many years. “We never talked about labels, like lesbian or gay,” writes Crawford. “We just lived our lives and I hoped it could go on that way forever.” Crawford went on to say, “Whitney knows I loved her and I know she loved me,” says Crawford. “We really meant everything to each other. We vowed to stand by each other.” Crawford is now a fitness trainer and lives with her partner, talent agency executive Lisa Hintlemann, with whom she adopted two children. Your Thoughts?
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Meg Thee Stallion has a clear understanding how valuable her brand is. So much so she might have to put one of her former associates in legal check. TMZ is reporting that the Rap bombshell is flexing her legal muscle against ex or soon to be ex make up artist. Last month Akil McCoy took to social media to make sure the Houston native put some respeck on his face game. On October 22 she posted a clip from her Vogue feature with footage of her using an eyebrow brush. Clearly he felt snub and commented “Make Up Akilaface”. According to the story “The Big Ole Freak” rapper’s lawyer sent McCoy a cease and desist request. Apparently the letter stated that he is violating his non disclosure agreement by discussing his work with Megan. The celebrity website also suggests that if Akil continues to speak openly about their working relationship, even if the commentary is positive, he will be taken to court. You can view their original exchange on Instagram that sparked the feud below. View this post on Instagram #PressPlay: Oop!! #MeganTheeStallion and her makeup artist get into it real quick!! (Swipe)—( : @voguemagazine) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on Oct 22, 2019 at 11:06am PDT Photo: Bernard Smalls
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Actor Jason Mitchell is speaking out against sexual assault allegations that were made against him earlier this year. On Monday (Nov. 4) during his interview with New York’s Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club , Jason Mitchell took time to address both claims, denying any wrongdoing and claims that both in part are misunderstandings. In regards to his departure from Netflix’s “Desperados” in April due to an incident involving an intoxicated female co-worker at a pre-production event in Mexico, Jason states that he was simply looking out for a coworker. “Being the person that I am, I felt responsible to make sure she got home,” Jason Mitchell said. “Because they’re already telling us, like, ‘Don’t take the Ubers, don’t trust these people, don’t jump in a cab, don’t do any of that.’ We’re in Mexico City and we’re in a foreign land and we should stick together. This isn’t where I leave her. So I make sure she got home and the next day, it kind of all slapped me in the face; I’m not sure if her and her significant other had a situation, I made sure she got home but other than that, nothing really happened.” Jason claims that although he did nothing wrong, he was dismissed from the film with pay but without an explanation as to why he was let go, before apologizing for offending anyone. “For anybody who’s been around me, they know I’m one of the most loving, sweet people in the world, but if I did do anything, say anything, make anybody feel any kind of way, you have my deepest apologies,” Mitchell continued. “Like, honestly, my deepest apologies. Because that was never my intention of making anybody feel any sort of way.” Mitchell also denied any wrong doing with former The Chi co-star Tiffany Boone , who publicly admitted that she felt “unsafe” around the actor. Mitchell claims that the story was pushed by the hit show’s showrunner Ayanna Floyd Davis. “There was actually no situation with Tiffany Boone,” Jason Mitchell said. “She was put in this position because this lady, Ayanna Floyd Davis, she did come out and go to Deadline and made a statement for Tiffany Boone. I was a little taken back by the whole situation that happened, but the actual reason I got let go was because Disney saw what was going on with ‘Desperados’ and they just bought Showtime,” Mitchell explained. “So they decided not to pick up my option. And of course, I’ve been on the show for what was about to be three seasons, I was nominated for an award, so I was asking for more money and all these sorts of things and they just weren’t down to do it.” Mitchell went onto say that while he is an avid supporter of the “Me Too” movement, it’s situations like his that make it hard to stand in solidarity when someone makes a malicious claim. “I really hate to say this, because I’m all for the Me Too movement,” Mitchell continued. “I have two beautiful daughters who I would like to be in the business, so I’m all for the Me Too movement. But I think in this situation, Aryanna tried to use it as a really, really ugly weapon.” Check out the full interview below.
Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Actor Jason Mitchell is speaking out against sexual assault allegations that were made against him earlier this year. On Monday (Nov. 4) during his interview with New York’s Power 105.1 The Breakfast Club , Jason Mitchell took time to address both claims, denying any wrongdoing and claims that both in part are misunderstandings. In regards to his departure from Netflix’s “Desperados” in April due to an incident involving an intoxicated female co-worker at a pre-production event in Mexico, Jason states that he was simply looking out for a coworker. “Being the person that I am, I felt responsible to make sure she got home,” Jason Mitchell said. “Because they’re already telling us, like, ‘Don’t take the Ubers, don’t trust these people, don’t jump in a cab, don’t do any of that.’ We’re in Mexico City and we’re in a foreign land and we should stick together. This isn’t where I leave her. So I make sure she got home and the next day, it kind of all slapped me in the face; I’m not sure if her and her significant other had a situation, I made sure she got home but other than that, nothing really happened.” Jason claims that although he did nothing wrong, he was dismissed from the film with pay but without an explanation as to why he was let go, before apologizing for offending anyone. “For anybody who’s been around me, they know I’m one of the most loving, sweet people in the world, but if I did do anything, say anything, make anybody feel any kind of way, you have my deepest apologies,” Mitchell continued. “Like, honestly, my deepest apologies. Because that was never my intention of making anybody feel any sort of way.” Mitchell also denied any wrong doing with former The Chi co-star Tiffany Boone , who publicly admitted that she felt “unsafe” around the actor. Mitchell claims that the story was pushed by the hit show’s showrunner Ayanna Floyd Davis. “There was actually no situation with Tiffany Boone,” Jason Mitchell said. “She was put in this position because this lady, Ayanna Floyd Davis, she did come out and go to Deadline and made a statement for Tiffany Boone. I was a little taken back by the whole situation that happened, but the actual reason I got let go was because Disney saw what was going on with ‘Desperados’ and they just bought Showtime,” Mitchell explained. “So they decided not to pick up my option. And of course, I’ve been on the show for what was about to be three seasons, I was nominated for an award, so I was asking for more money and all these sorts of things and they just weren’t down to do it.” Mitchell went onto say that while he is an avid supporter of the “Me Too” movement, it’s situations like his that make it hard to stand in solidarity when someone makes a malicious claim. “I really hate to say this, because I’m all for the Me Too movement,” Mitchell continued. “I have two beautiful daughters who I would like to be in the business, so I’m all for the Me Too movement. But I think in this situation, Aryanna tried to use it as a really, really ugly weapon.” Check out the full interview below.
Source: PeopleImages / Getty Skincare is the one topic that always has new developments. From double cleansing to the #60SecondRule, there are always new ways to transform your skin. While some methods can seem like a little bit more of a luxurious want, the fact remains that as we age our skin needs more attention to preserve its radiant and youthful look. There are plenty of products that are necessary for a solid skincare regimen and skincare essences are one of them. If you’re a skincare junkie like myself, then you’ve probably been introduced to essences from K-Beauty routines. Skincare essences are best described as an assist for your other skincare products. While we’re cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and masking our skin, it can be hard for your skin to truly get all the benefits of each product. And this is where skincare essences come in! A solid skincare essence works for all skin types to provide your face with the maximum level of hydration. Further, when applied after cleansing, this product creates somewhat of a pathway for your follow-up skincare products to sink deeper into your skin. In turn, this increases their effectiveness and gives your skin the benefits that it needs to look and feel it’s very best. While most essences only offer hydration, my personal favorite, Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener ($95.00, tatcha.com ) takes skincare to the next level. It offers anti-aging properties to keep your skin looking as radiant as possible, slowing down the signs of aging such as fine line and wrinkles, improves the overall texture of your skin, while plumping the skin with hydration. Oil-free, non-comedogenic and cruelty-free, this essence checks all the boxes for a skincare must-have. Think about it, our skin sees so many different products, the least we could do is make sure our skin takes advantage of each product. What say you? Are you sold on the facial essence wave? Let us know down in the comments below. DON’T MISS: FAB FINDS: Take Your Skincare And Beauty Routine To A HIGH-er Level With These Weed Based Products Camille Rose Reveals New Skincare Line And Announces The Brand Is Going 360 We’ve Got The Keys To Skincare Success No Matter Your Age [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2995977″ overlay=”true”]
Source: PeopleImages / Getty Skincare is the one topic that always has new developments. From double cleansing to the #60SecondRule, there are always new ways to transform your skin. While some methods can seem like a little bit more of a luxurious want, the fact remains that as we age our skin needs more attention to preserve its radiant and youthful look. There are plenty of products that are necessary for a solid skincare regimen and skincare essences are one of them. If you’re a skincare junkie like myself, then you’ve probably been introduced to essences from K-Beauty routines. Skincare essences are best described as an assist for your other skincare products. While we’re cleansing, exfoliating, moisturizing and masking our skin, it can be hard for your skin to truly get all the benefits of each product. And this is where skincare essences come in! A solid skincare essence works for all skin types to provide your face with the maximum level of hydration. Further, when applied after cleansing, this product creates somewhat of a pathway for your follow-up skincare products to sink deeper into your skin. In turn, this increases their effectiveness and gives your skin the benefits that it needs to look and feel it’s very best. While most essences only offer hydration, my personal favorite, Tatcha The Essence Plumping Skin Softener ($95.00, tatcha.com ) takes skincare to the next level. It offers anti-aging properties to keep your skin looking as radiant as possible, slowing down the signs of aging such as fine line and wrinkles, improves the overall texture of your skin, while plumping the skin with hydration. Oil-free, non-comedogenic and cruelty-free, this essence checks all the boxes for a skincare must-have. Think about it, our skin sees so many different products, the least we could do is make sure our skin takes advantage of each product. What say you? Are you sold on the facial essence wave? Let us know down in the comments below. DON’T MISS: FAB FINDS: Take Your Skincare And Beauty Routine To A HIGH-er Level With These Weed Based Products Camille Rose Reveals New Skincare Line And Announces The Brand Is Going 360 We’ve Got The Keys To Skincare Success No Matter Your Age [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2995977″ overlay=”true”]
Source: GETTY / Getty Joe Budden’s Love Triangle If you saw the brand new Love & Hip-Hop: New York trailer then you saw a cast full of drama and potentials for a truly explosive season. Of course you saw that Chrissy and Kimbella are going to be on the show together. But that’s not it. We also know now that Tahiry and Cyn Santana are going to both be on this season together. What is their connection? Well, they both obviously dated Joe Budden for a long time. Joe proposed to Tahiry at Times Square a few years ago and got straight up denied. Then he popped up with Cyn, engaged, living together and expecting. Now they are all three going to be running around together. Oh, you need a refresher of what Joe will be looking at? Tahiry View this post on Instagram I WANT WHAT I WANT WHEN I WANT IT! Looking like cartoon action figure… They call her : SUPERRRRR CHEEKS Y’all see how the hip is connected to my thigh tho! ps i have cellulite… #womenproblems A post shared by Tahiry Jose (@therealtahiry) on Oct 19, 2019 at 7:21pm PDT Cyn View this post on Instagram Momma Cyn kinda feelin herself this bathing suit is perfect @mattecollection A post shared by Cyn Santana (@cynsantana) on Oct 11, 2019 at 2:10pm PDT Yup. Twitter has a LOT of jokes about Joe’s predicament but also we want to show you a bunch of pics of the two women to see how the baes are shaping up leading into the show. I don’t know why @JoeBudden doing this to himself Tahiry and Cyn? https://t.co/3UUULpMUhL — Jaded (@Jada_london) November 5, 2019
Source: Hewitt / London Entertainment / SplashNews / Splash News Internet Still Believes Drake Chopped Down Kylie This can’t be life. First we were shocked and appalled at the sudden split between Kylie and Travis . We didn’t really see it coming, but immediately rumors started swirling that Drake was at the center of the split. That’s right, the rumors had Drake and Kylie having some sort of relationship or at least some sort of physical entanglement. Then things went even further as reports had the two continuing some sort of relationship. Well, Drake and Kylie’s people quickly shot down those rumors. Because nobody wants to see that mess, especially if it means we don’t get any more SICKO MODE songs?!?! Well, despite the denials, the internet is convinced they are still bumping bits against each other. The reactions are petty as all hell… Drake outside Kylie’s crib after hearing her and Travis split up: pic.twitter.com/QL60DfHu6F — ʍąяЌʍ๏ (@markmo101) November 7, 2019
It seems almost impossible to remember at this point, but Teresa Giudice was once in prison. It’s true! She was behind bars for admitting to her role in a bankruptcy scheme and her future on The Real Housewives of New Jersey was in doubt. Now, however? She isn’t merely back on the show – this ex-convict and her family are the show! This was made very clear on Wednesday night’s Season 10 premiere. When this opening episode was filmed, Joe Giudice had a week remaining of his 41-month prison sentence for bank, wire and mail fraud. Bravo cameras therefore captured the heartbreaking and bittersweet moments among his wife and four daughters, as well as the cruel things that were being said about these same folks behind their backs. In the end, everything came back to the Giudices, Joe’s situation in particular. Just consider the following scene: We had Teresa, Gia, Gabriella, Milania and Audriana cooking dinner with Teresa’s dad, Giacinto, and discussing Gia’s decision to attend Rutgers University in the fall. The 18-year old said she wanted to be an attorney. Milania then accused Gia of copying her desired profession, but everyone laughed because they had never heard Milania express interest in law before. “I’ve been saying I want to be a lawyer for a while because it gets me so mad that our dad is in jail and might be getting deported,” Milania said, as Gia added: “Yeah, but I mean, he’s fighting the battle.” As a very quick refresher: Joe was ordered by a judge to be deported in the fall of 2018 because he broke federal law as a non-U.S. citizen. He is appealing the ruling, but most reside in Italy while he does so… and no matter what Teresa says here, she’s totally gonna divorce him . “I just don’t know how the whole thing’s gonna go,” Teresa said sadly on the premiere. It’s hard to feel badly for Teresa or Joe because they’re entitled criminals who suck on, like, every level. But there are four young girls involved here, as Gia said on the premiere that she’d end her relationship with her father if he refused to fight the deportation. “I’m going to prom, I’m going to graduation, I’m going to college. Those are three big things I want my father here for,” she added, but Milania interjected: “No one cares.” The sisters then argued some more before Milania simply walked away. Teresa later opened up to her brother, Joe Gorga, saying: “I hate that my kids have to go through all this. Like, he’s done his time! And now, I’m fighting to keep him in the country.” Joe then conferred with wife Melissa about this conversation and cited the “cheating allegations” that are also following Teresa around. Joe claims Teresa told him she and the younger man with whom she was photographed several months ago are mere friends. “Friends it is,” Melissa reiterated. “I just feel like everything that’s gone on in her life always gets in the way of our relationship. It is what it is. I’m not one to hold a grudge.” In a confessional, Melissa explained there were “a lot of pictures out there, but if Teresa says she is not cheating then I go with what my family says.” She added: “There was a lot of tension between Teresa and I, but she called me and apologized.” Other Housewives also touched on this chatter. “There’s tons of cheating rumors going around about Teresa. There’s photos of her with some 20-something-year-old guy,” Margaret Josephs told the camera. “If she’s stepping out on Joe, who can blame her? He’s about to get deported, and he’s been gone for three years. She’s been through enough. “It doesn’t matter to me if the rumors about Teresa are true or not. What goes on behind closed doors is frankly none of my business.” ( Editor’s Note : We can blame her! She’s still married!) In another scene, Jackie Goldschneider, came across a video Teresa posted to Instagram of Jennifer Aydin doing her best impression of Jackie. It was far from flattering. “Teresa, to me, she’s broken,” Jackie fumed to the ladies. “She should be home with her children instead of sitting in a restaurant and making fun of me.” Melissa attemped to defend Teresa by saying she had “a lot going on” and wasn’t “thinking about what she’s doing,” but Jackie felt that was “such an easy excuse.” Jackie also said she believed that Teresa cheated on Joe. ( Editor’s Note II : Joe also believes this .) Later on, Dolores stopped by Teresa’s place and was given an update on Joe’s standing with prison and ICE. Teresa focused on the financial aspects of the process at first, but then elaborated as follows: “This appeal is costing me so much money, but I don’t care. I’ll spend the money. I don’t care. And then at least I’ll know I did everything I could.” Dolores left with the impression, however, that Teresa was over her husband and only doing this for her kids, namely Gia. Finally, the premiere ended the way nearly all Real Housewives episode end: With tension between the co-stars. Dolores told Teresa that she spoke to Margaret after Margaret’s dinner with Jackie and told her what Jackie said about the cheating rumors. Teresa was mightly peeved over it. “F-ck Jackie,” she replied. Meanwhile, Teresa went off to Melissa about the rumors she felt Jackie was continuing to perpetuate. And when she saw Jennifer had walked away from Jackie, Teresa swooped in to confront her. Jackie claimed someone had asked her a question about Teresa, but Teresa didn’t want to hear it. “Just keep my name out of your mouth?” she asked, as Jackie asked the same from Teresa. The two agreed to not talk about each other, yet Melissa said she knew the truce wouldn’t last. The episode wrapped up with Joe’s release from prison. He called Teresa from what is believed to be the ICE facility. “Everything is like lock down over here,” he said, concluding: “I’m telling you, it’s bad. My time is done, and I’m wasting my life away in this freaking crap. I don’t know what could happen.” “I could just freaking go nuts!” View Slideshow: Teresa Giudice vs. Joe Giudice: The Most Shocking Interview Reveals!
The Duggar family apparently feels like Josh Duggar’s molestation scandal has blown over, folks, because Jed Duggar is running for office . Despite that being a deeply controversial move, his big sister Jana gave him a shout-out and a glowing endorsement. Now, fans are upset with Jana for endorsing someone with upsetting, oppressive platforms like Jed’s. “It was an honor to go to the Arkansas State Capitol today,” Jana’s Instagram post begins. She got “to watch my brother @jed_duggar file as a candidate for House District 89.” “I’m so proud of the man he is,” she gushes. “And,” Jana concludes, “the heart he has for serving the community of Springdale!” “I hope he doesn’t forget that humans, especially women, have rights,” one commenter begins. The comment continues: “Women have the right to many things and he better not take any of it away from them.” “Don’t punch your religious values on people,” the comment concludes. “We don’t want it.” “No offense he’s not going to win,” another follower cautions. “Janna has a better shot at winning than this guy.” “Oh yeah, because he totally understands separation of church and state,” another commenter derides. The follower observes; “He’s been raised to believe nobody other than Christian men have rights.” “And he has no life experience,” that same commenter concludes. Clearly, Jed’s run for office is a disappointment to many fans, and they don’t love Jana endorsing his move. “I’m a Conservative. Pro-Life. Pro Second Amendment. Pro Religious Liberty,” Jed announced alongside his candidacy. The chilling litany of his agenda was enough to alarm plenty of people, even though it is no surprise. He also wrote that he plans to “Combat the Opioid Crisis. Lower Taxes. More Jobs & Growth. Strong Economy.” Jed being 20 years old and lacking any life experience or opinions of his own could really hamper him in any political race. “I’m Jed Duggar. I have grown up in the Springdale area all my life,” he wrote on Instagram. Jed continued: “And as a local small-business owner, I understand the important issues facing the residents and businesses of District 89.” Yes, we’re sure that Jed can relate to all of the other small business owners whose daddies gave them businesses instead of a college education. Clearly, he is hoping that others will overlook his lack of qualifications or experience and simply side with his abhorrent views on human rights. “Northwest Arkansas is the economic engine of our state,” Jed continued. He wrote: our local jobs and state economy depend on elected officials that take a common-sense, business approach to legislative reforms.” “I will fight for sound fiscal policies and tax relief for all Arkansans,” he pledged. It sounds like Jim Bob is angling for a tax break for himself and his fellow millionaires. “I will unequivocally advocate for conservative values,” Jed warned. “I am a Christian and I will stand up for religious liberty,” he emphasized. Religious liberty is a favored euphemism meaning special rights for conservative Christians. At times, laws passed on these grounds directly oppose the rights and beliefs of religious minorities. “:I am pro-life and I will be an advocate for the unborn,” Jed’s grim announcement continued. He continued: “And I will always defend our Second Amendment.” In other words, he’s happy to see people forced to give birth, but once they’re born, it’s basically fine if they die in a hail of bullets. “With your support,” Jed tells his followers. “I will be a strong, conservative voice in Little Rock for District 89.” Some Duggar fans have noted that Jed’s campaign seems to link his address to an apartment. It wouldn’t normally be shocking for a 20-year-old to live on his own, but most 20-year-olds aren’t members of repressive cults. Jim Bob lets his children move out of the house only when married. This seems like a curious exception. Fans believe that Jim Bob wants to make Jed look independent. Who’s going to vote for a man who’s forbidden from having an orgasm? Of course Jana endorsed Jed. Not only did she likely have no choice in the matter, but he’s her brother! The reason that fans were upset is that Jed’s platform just … sucks. The other reason is that Jana endorsing him conflicts with the image of Jana that fans have constructed in their minds. If Jana is really a rebel against the horrible beliefs of her family, she’s really good at hiding it. View Slideshow: Jedidiah Duggar Announces Run For Arkansas House of Representatives: I’m Even More Conservative Than Jim Bob, Y’all!
