Source: Derrick Salters / WENN / WENN Screening For New EPIX Forest Whitaker Project “Godfather Of Harlem” Attracts Celebrity Guests Forest Whitaker had the support of hip hop heavyweights, Rick Ross , Maino, Dave East and more for the Harlem special screening of his new EPIX project “Godfather Of Harlem” at the Apollo Monday night. Swizz Beatz, who did the music for “Godfather” spoke at length about his involvement during an interview with Power 105.1’s “The Breakfast Club.” Source: Derrick Salters / WENN / WENN The BAWSE definitely looked happy to be there. Source: Derrick Salters / WENN / WENN Can we discuss Cuba’s red carpet attire? Source: Derrick Salters / WENN / WENN Lil Mama has definitely stepped it up as of late. Check out more special screening shots below:
Source: Destination ATL / Destination ATL Destination Atlanta Announces Surprise Headliners For FREE Fall Concert Source: Lourdes Sukari / Lourdes Sukari Today “ Destination: Atlanta ,” a one-day music event created by Journeys and adidas Originals, announced Lil Yachty as the headliner for their second annual festival on September 28 in Atlanta . The GRAMMY-nominated QC star will take the main stage and perform fan favorites at the Georgia Freight Depot in downtown Atlanta . Additional acts performing at “Destination: Atlanta ” include hip-hop artists Kodie Shane , Marlo and Mike Floss . Festival-goers can also vibe to the sounds of DJs Heroes x Villains and Ferrari Simmons along with host, Kenny Burns . RSVP for free at journeys.com/destination!
Source: ATL Pics / Radio One Digital Megan Thee Stallion And Her Bestie Jonathan Have you found your soulmate? The person who understands you at every turn and you just laugh together all the time? Did you know that person doesn’t have to be romantically linked to you? Well, if you didn’t then you know now because Megan Thee Stallion and her hairdresser, Jonathan, are giving us our lives by showing us all sorts of soulmate-y friendship. They’ve warmed the hearts of the internet by posting on IG and IG Live being their best friend selves and making “FREEEEEEN” and “WHET” internet catchphrases. You know what? We want a full-on reality show and we want it now . Want proof? Look at the most adorable friends on the net in videos you can’t stop watching: View this post on Instagram Nobody: Me : Freeeennd @theestallion : Whattt Comment your favorite word A post shared by J.Wright (@iam_jonathan_) on Sep 5, 2019 at 11:35am PDT
Source: James Devaney / Getty The Big Baller Brand dynasty might be falling apart already. A recent episode of the family’s Facebook reality show Ball In The Family highlighted the rift between LaVar Ball and his son Lonzo Ball. Looks like we aren’t the only ones tired of LaVar Ball and his antics. Lonzo Ball who’s frustrations with the BBB has been well documented is also seemingly on the outs with his pops. Since his arrival into the NBA, Lonzo has failed to live up to the hype the patriarch of the Ball family created around him. His two seasons with the Los Angeles Lakers have been mid, at best, and marred by injuries. Plus on top of that, the brand that folks thought would revolutionize the athletic sportswear world, BBB has been looking real shaky as of late. After Lonzo accused Big Baller Brand’s co-founder of Alan Foster of stealing money millions from him and the brand. As a result, the only Ball to make it the league so far, distanced himself from the brand. He also covered up his BBB logo tattoo , and trash his signature sneaker the Z02’s in an interview. In the latest episode of the basketball family’s reality show, the rift between father and son is even more evident. Lonzo’s disdain of his dad is on full display as he opts not to partake in any activities involving LaVar. He reluctantly shows up to a meeting about the future of the brand and feels the brand should be renamed due to scandal. LaVar vehemently disagrees and takes a shot at his son in the process. “When I come up with a name, and there’s somebody telling me to change it, that’s like telling me to change your name. That’s like people saying, ‘Hey, change Lonzo’s name to Alfonso on the fact that he been damaged goods for the last two years.’” Looks like the Lonzo is genuinely over the theatrics and when he starts over fresh in New Orleans, he would prefer his father not be around. You can watch the entire episode here . — Photo: James Devaney / Getty
Even though Drake has proven to be a chill guy he still is about that petty life. It seems he has taken a jab at his Calabasas neighbor. Complex is reporting that the 6 God was seen wearing a very interesting piece over the weekend. Aubrey was sporting a grey hooded sweatshirt with “Ye Must Be Born Again” printed across the chest. While the brand, Cactus Flee Market, intended the piece to signify a “fresh start”, Hip-Hop fans took it as a subtle jab at none other than Kanye West. For the last year the Chicago MC has been waiving the Christian flag with his Sunday Service live performances. Prior to that his last studio album Ye , a double entendres for his nickname and the pronoun most used throughout the Bible. View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Sep 14, 2019 at 4:52am PDT Once frequent collaborators the two rappers have experienced a bumpy road in the last two years. Drizzy theorized that Yeezy was the one who told Pusha T about his child that he was hiding from the world on the “Story Of Adidon”. While West denied the chatty patty accusations things between them got even more dicey between them when the “Jesus Walks” took Drake’s verse on “Sicko Mode” as a direct threat. You can some more flicks of the hoodie below. View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Sep 14, 2019 at 4:52am PDT Photo: Euan Cherry/WENN.com
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Wiz Khalifa isn’t new to Hollywood, but it has been a while since he has graced the big or small screen. Apple announced that everyone’s favorite stoner will have a recurring role in the first season of the Apple TV+ show Dickinson . In the upcoming show that stars Hailee Steinfield as Emily Dickinson, the “Black and Yellow” crafter will take on the role of Death. Per a release from Apple, the character is described by Apple as Dickinson’s “muse” in multiple episodes. Wiz was not featured in the show’s first trailer which gave us a first look at the show. In it for some reason has Steinfeld’s portrayal of Dickinson twerking and shouting in the air. View this post on Instagram Because I could not stop for Death— A post shared by Dickinson (@dickinson) on Sep 13, 2019 at 3:44pm PDT Speaking on the addition of Wiz to the cast, creator and showrunner Alena Smith added in a statement: “It was a true gift to be able to cast Wiz in this series. We had a creative meeting of the minds in approaching the character, and his playful spirit fit in perfectly with the mischievous tone of the show.” Dickinson joins an ambitious slate of original shows coming to the Apple TV+. Other shows subscribers can look forward to are See starring Jason Momoa, The Morning Show with Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Anniston and Steve Carrell and more. The service officially launches November 1 and will only cost $4.99 a month. If you purchase any of Apple’s recently announced devices like the iPhone 11 Pro or Max, you will get the service free for a year. You can check out the trailer for Dickinson below. — Photo: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz
According to multuple reports, Kevin Hart has a long road to full recovery after being involved in a very serious car accident. While he lies at home and tries to get better, meanwhile, the actor now has something rather important and interesting to read: A lawsuit for $60 million filed against him by ex-lover Montia Sabbag. Sabbag, who had previously been identified as Hart’s mistress , slept with the comedian in 2017… while Hart was married. In 2017, the two engaged in consensual sex inside of a Las Vegas hotel room — and they were caught on tape while doing do. Hart actually shared a video on Instagram at the time, claiming someone was trying to extort him over the sex tape. Eventually, Hart’s former friend, Jonathan Todd Jackson, was later arrested and charged with extortion, although he has since denied the allegation. In new court documents filed this week, however, Sabbag says Hart was aware that Jackson set up this camera and alleges that the actor played a role in the sex tape filming and release. According to this 38-page complaint, Sabagg accuses Hart, Jackson, the Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas and other related companies of intentional inflection of emotional distress, violations of privacy and negligence . Hart was already an A-Lister with an enormous fan base and impressive resume at the time of the affair. However, Sabbag claims the tape was made to help “promote [Hart’s] Irresponsible Tour, which was a record-breaking comedy and to increase his overall pop culture status,” according to the documents. Sabagg goes on to write that she “had no knowledge that the intimate activity” depicted in the video of her and Hart “was being recorded.” The video, which according to the suit showed Sabagg “naked from the waste down and engaged in private, consensual sexual relations with Hart,” was published online in September of 2017. Hart has not yet commented on the lawsuit. However, he admitted to the affair and apologized two years ago during a radio interview. “I made a bad error in judgment and I put myself in a bad environment where only bad things can happen and they did,” Hart explained back then, adding: “It’s a sh-tty moment. It’s a sh-tty moment when you know you’re wrong and there’s no excuses for your wrong behavior. At the end of the day, man, I just simply gotta do better.” Wife Eniko Parrish has since chosen to remain with Hart. “I’m gonna go home, I’m gonna address it,” he continued in December 2017. “I’m gonna make my wife full aware of what’s going on and the situation I have now put us in, and I’m hoping she has a heart to where she can forgive me and understand that this is not going to be a reoccurring thing and allow me to recover from my f-cking massive mistake.” According to TMZ yesterday, Hart has been working with the district attorney for two years on this case. He believes his friend (Jackson) totally screwed him over and he’s been actively teaming with authorities any time they need his assistance, prompting some to wonder why he would do this if he did, indeed, play a role in the sex tape release. We have no idea what really happened, though, of course. Hart is currently recovering from a crash that left him with “major back injuries” when his Plymouth Barracuda veered off the road and landed in a ditch earlier this month. The actor was discharged from the hospital last week after undergoing surgery and is recovering from his injuries in a rehabilitation facility.
