Source: NEW YORK, NY – DECEMBER 10: Master P, Cymphonique Miller and Romeo Miller attend as WE tv Celebrates The Premiere Of New Series Growing Up Hip Hop on December 10, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for WE tv) It’s been decades overdue but Master P is finally dropping the sequel to the street cult classic flick I Got The Hook-Up and for the first cut off the film’s soundtrack links up with Jeezy to take things back to the block. Taking to the block in Hummers, Bentleys and an ice cream truck for the visual to “Gone,” Jeezy and Master P politic with the community and some models before pouring out a little bubbly for the fallen G, Nipsey Hussle. Speaking of the classics, Teyana Taylor samples Ma$e and Total’s 90’s smash “Tell Me What U Want” and recreates some scenes from your favorite golden era Hip-Hop videos in her King Combs assisted clip to “How You Want It?” Check out the rest of today’s drops including work from Kent Jones, Da$h, and more. MASTER P & JEEZY – “GONE” TEYANA TAYLOR FT. KING COMBS – “HOW YOU WANT IT?” KENT JONES – “I LIKE IT” DA$H – “HOLD UP” UGLY GOD – “BATMAN” DOODIE LO – “LONZO” KILLY – “DESTINY” EVERTHE8 – “OW, I LIKE IT”
Todd Chrisley has already proclaimed his innocence on social media. And now the embattled reality star has done so in a court of law. Earlier this week, the very rich USA Network personality was indicted , along with wife Julie, on multiple charges; foremost among them: Wire fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States. Todd and Julie are accused of forging bank documents and not paying federal taxes over a period of multiple years. If convicted across the board, they could face 30 years in prison . On Wednesday afternoon, the reality stars pleaded not guilty to these tax evasion and other federal charges — and their lawyers claimed the counts stemmed from false allegations made by a former employee. This is the same allegation Todd wrote about in his lengthy self-defense on Monday. “I’ve never talked about this publicly before, but there’s been a cloud hanging over Julie and me and our entire family for the past seven years,” Todd said via Instagram this week, adding: “It all started back in 2012, when we discovered that a trusted employee of ours had been stealing from us big time… “I’m telling you all this because we have nothing to hide and have done nothing to be ashamed of. Not only do we know we’ve done nothing to be ashamed of. “Not only do we know we’ve done nothing wrong, but we’ve got a ton of hard evidence and a bunch of corroborating witnesses that prove it.” During the aforementioned hearing yesterday, a judge agreed to release the famous couple on a $100,000 unsecured bond , which means they don’t have to pay anything unless they fail to show up for court dates. Todd and Julie were also required to surrender their passports and are not allowed to travel outside of parts of Georgia and Tennessee without alerting their probation officers of their plans. According to the Associated Press, the bond conditions mentioned above were based on requests from the couple’s attorneys for travel permission so the family members can continue filming the reality television show . This would seem to contradict reports that USA will not be bringing Chrisley Knows Best back for another season. It has already aired for seven seasons and even spawned a spinoff for two of Todd and Julie’s kids. One of those kids, Savannah, is standing strongly behind her parents. ” ‘Do not be afraid or discouraged … the battle is not yours, but God’s. 2 Chronicles 20:15,’” the 22-year old wrote yesterday on her Instagram Story. Elsewhere, however, a U.S. Attorney has said the following: Todd and Julie Chrisley are charged not only with defrauding a number of banks by fraudulently obtaining millions of dollars in loans, but also with allegedly cheating taxpayers by actively evading paying federal taxes on the money they earned. Celebrities face the same justice that everyone does. These are serious federal charges and they will have their day in court. On the other legal side, the Chrisley lawyers ( Bruce H. Morris and Stephen Friedberg) have defended their well-known clients with a long statement of their own. This is what it says: For quite some time now, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia has been conducting an investigation of Todd and Julie Chrisley based for the most part on the demonstrably false allegations of a former officer of a company they owned jointly. We saw the results of this effort yesterday – an indictment against Todd, Julie, and their accountant that relies largely if not entirely on emails that we know Todd never sent but rather were fabricated by this former employee. This individual, identified in the indictment only as ‘Co-conspirator A,’ first approached federal authorities in 2012, claiming he had evidence that Todd had been trying to avoid paying his taxes. What the authorities didn’t know, at least initially, was that he had been fired by the Chrisleys after they discovered he had been falsifying documents, forging their signatures, bugging their home, and intimidating other employees into covering up what amounted to a multi-million-dollar embezzlement scheme. These and many other criminal misdeeds were detailed in a federal RICO suit that the Chrisleys filed against him in 2012. Ironically, it was this lawsuit that sent him to the U.S. Attorney’s office. He wasn’t looking for justice but for revenge and his “evidence” against Todd consisted mainly of falsified document Now, seven years later, the government has granted this individual immunity from prosecution for his own crimes and used his false allegations to bring an indictment against the Chrisley. We have no doubt that if this case ever reaches a courtroom, Todd and Julie will be completely exonerated. But in the meantime, their reputation will be sullied by a shamefully unjustified prosecution based on testimony of a dishonest source who has somehow managed to successfully mislead prosecutors. View Slideshow: 17 Truly Shocking Reality TV Scandals
After 10 years of romance and about 8 months of marriage, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are over .. Now Miley’s been showing off pics from her girls’ trip and she and Liam have been pretty tight-lipped when it comes to official statements. But Miley’s big sister Brandi has something to say — and predicts that Miley will only sit on her side of the story for so long. Brandi Cyrus spoke on the Your Favorite Thing podcast with Wells Adams. For the first time, she is publicly commenting on the collapse of her sister’s marriage. “It’s not my business to talk about,” Brandi emphasizes. “And,” the 32-year-old actress, singer, and DJ adds. “It’s nothing anything of mine to tell.” Brandi laments: “There’s nothing I can really say.” But Brandi can speak about herself and the role that she is now playing with Miley and Liam’s separation public knowledge. “I just, I’m here for her, obviously,” Brandi expresses. Good for her! Of course she is. “And,” she adds. “I’ve been spending a lot of time with her.” She even has a guess as to when Miley will be prepared and willing to share here side of the story with the world. “When she’s ready to talk about it or whatever,” Brandi predicts. “Then she will.” Just a couple of days ago, Brandi was a lot more vague as she waxed philosophical on social media. “I’ve learned that life sometimes takes us through seasons,” she wrote on Instagram. “When we cannot understand why things have to hurt so much,” She added: “or be so hard.” “But,” Brandi affirmed. “All we can do is trust that there is purpose in everything,” “Even,” she added. “The darkness. …” “And in time everything will make sense,” Brandi’s message assured her fans and followers. “And all of that purpose will be revealed,” she suggested. “When the time is right.” Brandi predicted that out of turmoil can come new peace “and we will be stronger and better for it.” Given the timing, it’s difficult to imagine that Brandi was talking about anyone or anything but her sister’s separation. We’re leery of reading too much into a single post, absolutely. But sometimes you have to make an educated guess and use common sense. Outwardly, Miley does seem to be coping well with the separation. Part of that may be that, according to rumors, they actually separated a couple of months ago and only went public now. But Miley has been seen gal-paling with Kaitlynn Carter, and wonder if her coping mechanism might turn into a whole new relationship. That said, some people think that Miley and Kaitlynn are faking it just to get back at their respective exes. That’s certainly possible, but if it’s true, it would indicate that there’s some serious bad blood between Miley and Liam. More than they’ve let on. Recent reports have shown the split turning ugly with accusations that Miley cheated and that Liam is some sort of drug fiend . We hope that the truth comes out before various contradictory reports take on lives of their own. View Slideshow: 21 Most Stunning Splits in Celebrity History
Well, so much for all those years of peaceful co-parenting. Last month, The Ashley's Reality Roundup reported on rumors that Kailyn Lowry is not getting along with her OG baby daddy, Jo Rivera. Now, Kail has confirmed that she's no longer on speaking terms with Jo. Lowry opened up about the situation on the latest episode of her Coffee Convos podcast. She also revealed how Jo's wife, Vee Torres, factors into all of this. Take a look: 1. Better Days For years, Kail and Jo have managed to set aside their differences in order to focus on the health and happiness of their son, Isaac. 2. A Turn For the Worse Sadly, those days are done, and it now looks as though Kail and Jo are bitterly at odds. 3. Spilling the Tea Kail opened up about her feelings toward Jo on the latest episode of her Coffee Convos podcast. 4. Not Mincing Words “I hate Jo’s guts right now but I’m not here to put Vee in the middle,” Kail told her co-host Lindsie Chrisley. 5. Vee in the Middle Vee is Jo’s wife Vee Torres. There was a time when she and Kail did not get along. 6. Mending Fences But the two have patched things up, and Kail was in attendance at Jo and Vee’s recent wedding. View Slideshow
T hroughout his entire career London-born actor Idris Elba has used his craft as an avenue to bring narratives about Black pioneers to the big screen. Six years after playing the role of South African revolutionary Nelson Mandela in the film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom , Elba will now star in a movie about the unsung stories of Philadelphia’s Black cowboys, Deadline reported. Production is now underway on #ConcreteCowboys , with Idris Elba starring with #StrangerThings ‘ Caleb McLaughlin https://t.co/QGTQhbG0nM — Deadline Hollywood (@DEADLINE) August 8, 2019 The film—titled Concrete Cowboys —is centered on the Fletcher Street Stables. Fletcher Street is a Black horsemanship community that has been in existence for over a century. It was cultivated as an outlet to help Black men and boys escape communities plagued by violence and crime and learn about the importance of discipline and responsibility. The film follows the journey of a teen who was sent to live with his father in North Philly. While adjusting to the new environment and bearing witness to the impact of gentrification and poverty, the teen discovers the community’s urban cowboy culture and explores how horse riding is used to escape the dire circumstances faced by those in the neighborhood. Concrete Cowboys is loosely based on a book penned by author Greg Neri titled Ghetto Cowboy . Actors Caleb McLaughlin , Jharrel Jerome , Byron Bowers , and Lorraine Toussaint star alongside Elba in the film. The film is being produced by Elba’s production company Green Door Pictures, Tucker Tooley Entertainment, and Lee Daniels Entertainment. Ricky Staub will serve as the film’s director. “Idris had expressed a desire to be involved in projects uplifting to the African American community,” Staub told Philly Mag in an interview. “Idris has a huge heart in wanting to uplift new voices and to make an impact on the community.” As for the real-life “Concrete Cowboys,” they’re excited to see the story be transformed into a film. Ika Bradford says Fletcher Street Stables has forever impacted his life. “I had my time and share of doing this and doing that, all the bad things that ended me up in jail. Just being around the horses keep me calm,” he told ABC 6 . “Just have something to do. Stay out of trouble. Take your mind out of things in the hood, they’re playing basketball in the hood, but there’s nothing like a horse stable, I’ll tell you that.” The film is currently in production and there is no word on when it is slated to be released. SEE ALSO: Jay-Z, Will Smith To Produce TV Series About The Civil Rights Movement’s Women Trailblazers Philadelphia Unveils Its First Statue Of A Black Girl [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3841650″ overlay=”true”]
Even though CBS claims that Pauley Perette and Mark Harmon settled their differences , Pauley is not returning to NCIS . In fact, rumor has it that the seemingly unstoppable series is going to feature yet another dramatic casting shakeup. Could Gibbs get the boot and be replaced by a character fans never thought they’d see again? Rumors have been circulating that NCIS could have a major casting shakeup. Some speculation shared to Reddit suggests that the show may lose its 67-year-old lead, played by Mark Harmon, for a familiar face. “Gibbs is old now, I stand by that the only way this show can continue is if Ziva takes his place as team lead,” writes one Redditor. That same post continues: “Oh how wonderful that would be.” “They could just write that for her child’s protection Tony is taking care of her in hiding,” suggests another. That Reddit post adds: “I wouldn’t be mad at all, anything to have her back.” Back in 2005, Kate was famously murdered during an episode that shocked NCIS fans to their cores. This is when Cote de Pablo joined the cast, playing a complicated and tough-as-nails Mossad agent, Ziva David. Her character was a relentless badass, and brought something to the show even as characters and fans alike were mourning Kate. But in 2013, Ziva was seemingly killed off. It was years later, in 2016, that she surprised fans by being secretly alive. Could she make a return and take the helm of the show? Not all NCIS fans are convinced — particularly those of the older demographic who want their regular dose of Mark Harmon. “Heard what I hope is a stupid rumor; that ‘Ziva’ will be replacing ‘Gibbs,'” one woman tweeted. The tweet continued: “The only way I will continue to watch # NCIS is if Gibbs is promoted to Director.” “I’ve stuck with you through ‘Kate’s’ murder, ‘Tony’ leaving, ‘Abby’s’ leaving, & ‘Ducky’s’ reduced role,” the longtime fan wrote. “Enough.” Clearly, there are strong opinions on both sides of the aisle. There may be some logistical, in-universe barriers to Ziva returning to the fold and taking the helm. “[Timothy] McGee (played by Sean Murray) is the Senior Agent,” points out one Redditor. (Most of us Millennials know Sean Murray better from his role as Thackery Binks in Hocus Pocus , but he’s been with NCIS for the long haul) “And I really like him,” the original Ziva theorist replies. “But his character is not enough to replace Gibbs as team lead.” “In regards to NCIS continuing in ratings,” the Redditor continues. “I think Ziva is the only beloved team member by fans who could carry this show.” Still, some folks were simply not convinced. “She’s the junior NCIS agent, had divided loyalties,” one Redditor argued. Yeah, that was kind of her schtick for countless episodes. Ziva also “has been missing for years & was officially considered dead,” the Reddit denizen countered. The argument continued: “There is no explanation for how she could roll back in & take over the major crimes unit of NCIS .” Another chimed in: “I love the whole cast but the main reason I watch it is because of Gibbs. If this is true I most likely won’t watch it.” Look, if we’re living in a world where a character as rude as Gibbs has actual fans, surely anything is possible to get Ziva that promotion, right? View Slideshow: 13 TV Shows That Alienated Their Fan Base
Even though CBS claims that Pauley Perette and Mark Harmon settled their differences , Pauley is not returning to NCIS . In fact, rumor has it that the seemingly unstoppable series is going to feature yet another dramatic casting shakeup. Could Gibbs get the boot and be replaced by a character fans never thought they’d see again? Rumors have been circulating that NCIS could have a major casting shakeup. Some speculation shared to Reddit suggests that the show may lose its 67-year-old lead, played by Mark Harmon, for a familiar face. “Gibbs is old now, I stand by that the only way this show can continue is if Ziva takes his place as team lead,” writes one Redditor. That same post continues: “Oh how wonderful that would be.” “They could just write that for her child’s protection Tony is taking care of her in hiding,” suggests another. That Reddit post adds: “I wouldn’t be mad at all, anything to have her back.” Back in 2005, Kate was famously murdered during an episode that shocked NCIS fans to their cores. This is when Cote de Pablo joined the cast, playing a complicated and tough-as-nails Mossad agent, Ziva David. Her character was a relentless badass, and brought something to the show even as characters and fans alike were mourning Kate. But in 2013, Ziva was seemingly killed off. It was years later, in 2016, that she surprised fans by being secretly alive. Could she make a return and take the helm of the show? Not all NCIS fans are convinced — particularly those of the older demographic who want their regular dose of Mark Harmon. “Heard what I hope is a stupid rumor; that ‘Ziva’ will be replacing ‘Gibbs,'” one woman tweeted. The tweet continued: “The only way I will continue to watch # NCIS is if Gibbs is promoted to Director.” “I’ve stuck with you through ‘Kate’s’ murder, ‘Tony’ leaving, ‘Abby’s’ leaving, & ‘Ducky’s’ reduced role,” the longtime fan wrote. “Enough.” Clearly, there are strong opinions on both sides of the aisle. There may be some logistical, in-universe barriers to Ziva returning to the fold and taking the helm. “[Timothy] McGee (played by Sean Murray) is the Senior Agent,” points out one Redditor. (Most of us Millennials know Sean Murray better from his role as Thackery Binks in Hocus Pocus , but he’s been with NCIS for the long haul) “And I really like him,” the original Ziva theorist replies. “But his character is not enough to replace Gibbs as team lead.” “In regards to NCIS continuing in ratings,” the Redditor continues. “I think Ziva is the only beloved team member by fans who could carry this show.” Still, some folks were simply not convinced. “She’s the junior NCIS agent, had divided loyalties,” one Redditor argued. Yeah, that was kind of her schtick for countless episodes. Ziva also “has been missing for years & was officially considered dead,” the Reddit denizen countered. The argument continued: “There is no explanation for how she could roll back in & take over the major crimes unit of NCIS .” Another chimed in: “I love the whole cast but the main reason I watch it is because of Gibbs. If this is true I most likely won’t watch it.” Look, if we’re living in a world where a character as rude as Gibbs has actual fans, surely anything is possible to get Ziva that promotion, right? View Slideshow: 13 TV Shows That Alienated Their Fan Base
Now, it’s not every day that you see the words “Duggar” and “slutty” in the same sentence. Which is probably why so many reality TV junkies were shook by a tweet describing Bachelor In Paradise star Caelynn Miller-Keyes as “the lost, slutty Duggar sister.” Now, if you’re a member of Bachelor Nation, you’re probably familiar with Caelyn from Colton’s season of The Bachelor , as well as the current season of Bachelor In Paradise . We don’t think her behavior on either show could ever really be described as “slutty,” but maybe it’s a relative thing. After all, in the Duggars’ world, wearing a skirt that exposes your knees is considered downright scandalous. (“Knees are for prayin’, not displayin'” is something we could imagine Jim Bob saying.) As first pointed out by Life & Style , the tweet that prompted a million surprised head nods reads thusly: Take issue with the use of the word “slutty” if you want (We’re pretty sure it’s a joke, so maybe don’t take it too seriously?), but there’s no denying that the second part is true. Once you see the resemblance between Caelynn and the Duggar girls, it really can’t be unseen. And it seems the OG tweeter is not the only one who spotted the Duggar doppelganger among the swimwear enthusiasts on this summer’s BIP. “Caelynn looks like she could be a Duggar sister,” tweeted one viewer. “Is Caelynn a member of the Duggar family????!” added another. “I watched The Bachelor for the first time this season, and my takeaway is that Caelynn is actually Jessa Duggar wearing a ~very~ light disguise,” a third remarked. Yes, it’s widely agreed that the Duggar Caelynn most resembles is Jessa, who has been conspicuously absent from social media in recent weeks. (This has yet to spark a rumor that Caelynn is actually Jessa in disguise, but the internet being the internet, we’re sure someone will put that out there eventually.) Neither the Duggars nor Caelynn has spoken out about the comparison, which is of course not at all surprising. After all, the Duggar girls probably aren’t allowed to watch shows like BIP. This family is so sheltered, people were surprised when Jill took her kids to see Toy Story 4 , as the Duggars typically steer clear of secular entertainment. Meanwhile, Caelynn is busy dealing with all that Blake Hortsmann drama . In a way, she’s the anti-Duggar. Jessa and company are always getting trolled for being evangelical prudes, while Caelynn is getting shamed for having sex. Anyone for else see the makings for a killer podcast team here? View Slideshow: The Bachelor & The Bachelorette Cast: Their Hottest Swimsuit Photos Ever!
Now, it’s not every day that you see the words “Duggar” and “slutty” in the same sentence. Which is probably why so many reality TV junkies were shook by a tweet describing Bachelor In Paradise star Caelynn Miller-Keyes as “the lost, slutty Duggar sister.” Now, if you’re a member of Bachelor Nation, you’re probably familiar with Caelyn from Colton’s season of The Bachelor , as well as the current season of Bachelor In Paradise . We don’t think her behavior on either show could ever really be described as “slutty,” but maybe it’s a relative thing. After all, in the Duggars’ world, wearing a skirt that exposes your knees is considered downright scandalous. (“Knees are for prayin’, not displayin'” is something we could imagine Jim Bob saying.) As first pointed out by Life & Style , the tweet that prompted a million surprised head nods reads thusly: Take issue with the use of the word “slutty” if you want (We’re pretty sure it’s a joke, so maybe don’t take it too seriously?), but there’s no denying that the second part is true. Once you see the resemblance between Caelynn and the Duggar girls, it really can’t be unseen. And it seems the OG tweeter is not the only one who spotted the Duggar doppelganger among the swimwear enthusiasts on this summer’s BIP. “Caelynn looks like she could be a Duggar sister,” tweeted one viewer. “Is Caelynn a member of the Duggar family????!” added another. “I watched The Bachelor for the first time this season, and my takeaway is that Caelynn is actually Jessa Duggar wearing a ~very~ light disguise,” a third remarked. Yes, it’s widely agreed that the Duggar Caelynn most resembles is Jessa, who has been conspicuously absent from social media in recent weeks. (This has yet to spark a rumor that Caelynn is actually Jessa in disguise, but the internet being the internet, we’re sure someone will put that out there eventually.) Neither the Duggars nor Caelynn has spoken out about the comparison, which is of course not at all surprising. After all, the Duggar girls probably aren’t allowed to watch shows like BIP. This family is so sheltered, people were surprised when Jill took her kids to see Toy Story 4 , as the Duggars typically steer clear of secular entertainment. Meanwhile, Caelynn is busy dealing with all that Blake Hortsmann drama . In a way, she’s the anti-Duggar. Jessa and company are always getting trolled for being evangelical prudes, while Caelynn is getting shamed for having sex. Anyone for else see the makings for a killer podcast team here? View Slideshow: The Bachelor & The Bachelorette Cast: Their Hottest Swimsuit Photos Ever!
Khloe Kardashian’s ex has found happiness! No, not Tristan Thompson , the other equally terrible one — Lamar Odom. Lamar, who was legally married to Khloe for seven years, has made it super known that he has moved on and has found love with new GF — health and life coach Sabrina Parr! The two began speculating romance rumors after TMZ captured videos of them making out in public, but it was pretty much confirmed later on after they decided to go Instagram official on us. A source, however, quickly made a rather odd allegation against the new couple, telling People that whatever was going on between them was “fake.” “They are not dating,” the source said. “There is nothing romantic going on with Sabrina and Lamar. It’s fake.” But Odom, who has been extremely vocal about his “new woman” on social media, shut down the reports right away. And now, he is speaking out about his relationship with Parr. On Friday, the former NBA player sat down with his girlfriend for an interview with Dish Nation where he was asked about his new romance, as well as his highly publicized marriage to Khloe. Odom was with the reality star from 2009 until 2016, though the two actually split three years earlier due to his partying habits, drug overdose, and insane (!!) amount of affairs, which he opened up about in his book ” Darkness to Light”. But despite their continuous support and love for one another, it looks like that train has officially left the station. During a “Rapid Fire” segment of the interview, Odom was asked about his feelings for the 35-year-old Kardashian. “I’ve definitely moved on,” he said. (ok, but new girl was sitting right there so of course he had to say that, right?) But when he was asked if the Kardashian family put him under a “spell” (lol) he reacted perfectly and with grace. “Hell no,” he said immediately. “I’m here and I’m alert. I’m present. “I knew what I was getting myself into,” he added. “They always did right by me.” The conversation moved away from Khloe because awkward . .. but he didn’t hold anything back when it came to his current life with Parr. “What makes this relationship different from previous relationships?” host Gary Hayes asked. Odom said: “It’s the truth. She’s black.” “When a black woman comes along, ain’t playing,” Hayes joked, then Parr added, “Oh no, I was not playing at all.” “Yeah, she keeps it real,” Odom gushed. Hayes then went on to question Parr, asking her how on earth she was able to give Lamar ” a chance”, despite his rough past with sex and drug addiction, as well as his near-fatal overdose in 2015 . Odom spoke first and said “Sometimes pain, I think, attracts women. The pain I’ve been through.” But Parr had a different, more understandable answer. “That wasn’t my story, I wasn’t attracted to the pain and the drama,” she said. “You have to meet people where they are.” “He was never in a position to be someone’s husband, you know?” the life coach added. “He was sick, he needed to heal, he neede to grieve. He experienced a lot of losses. And he never had time to go through that.” Well, it sounds like these two could actually be good for each other. So… here’s to a happy & healthy future for Lammy! View Slideshow: Lamar Odom: 17 Most Bat$hit Crazy Bombshells from His Memoir
