Source: Dave J Hogan / Getty Ciara And Her Short New ‘Do Attend The 2019 ACE Awards According to Ciara , she’s in what she likes to call, a “very free space” right now–and it shows through all aspects of her life. We can hear it on her latest project, Beauty Marks , and we see it across her Instagram page, where she shares intimate snippets of her family life along with stunning photos of her one-of-a-kind style. The latter is what earned her the Style Icon Award at this year’s 23rd Annual ACE Awards. Check out the video down below as ELLE joins Ciara ahead of the ceremony, where she talked her fashion evolution — from the swimsuit-denim pairing of “Goodies” past, to her extravagant Giambatista Valli trains of today — and what it means to level up her signature tomboy look.
Source: Joe Raedle / Getty Queens Mother Dies Of Mysterious Illness In Dominican Republic We don’t know WTF is going on, but we’re damn sure not going to the Dominican Republic anytime soon. According to NYPost , a Queens mother for four, 38-year-old Donette Edge Cannon, has died only hours after being exposed to a mysterious stomach illness during her vacation to the Dominican Republic back in May 14, 2018. Donette was on the island with her family who all reported having minor stomach issues during the trip, but none as bad as what she suffered says her sister Cannon Edge Johnson: “For us, throughout the trip, we kept using the bathroom,” Johnson said. “We went to a restaurant in the same condition, anytime we ate we were using the bathroom.” After a night of dancing and partying, Donette woke up in the middle of the night with diarrhea and vomiting that progressively got worse. “My cousin said, ‘It’s getting worse. I’m going to have the medics come and check her out,’” Johnson said. “Once they got to the room, she fell unconscious and they took her to the hospital.” Donette was diabetic and was undergoing dialysis prior to the trip, but she was taken to the hospital without her meds. The hospital told her relatives it was too late to take her elsewhere. “They basically let her die on the table,” her sister said. Donette’s official cause of death was ruled kidney failure, however… “Their conclusion was renal failure, but it never addressed what initially got her sick in the first place,” Johnson told The Post. When asked about the numerous new incidents of tourists dying Johnson says: “I think now that looking at the other incidents that it definitely [is] something deeper and sheds on their health care practices,” Johnson told The Post. “It’s not like the United States.” She said she “would never return” to the country and wants to warn others to be “very cautious.” We don’t blame her. There are literally dozens of other beaches and exotic locales to visit. Rest in peace Donette Cannon.
Source: Courtesy Epix / EPIX Forest Whitaker Stars In New Epix Series “Godfather Of Harlem” New TV show alert! EPIX has a new series airing this fall called “GODFATHER OF HARLEM” starring Forest Whitaker as Bumpy Johnson and we wanted to share a tease from the upcoming season. Premiering on EPIX on September 29, Godfather of Harlem is inspired by the story of infamous crime boss Bumpy Johnson (Whitaker), who in the early 1960s returned from ten years in prison to find the neighborhood he once ruled in shambles. With the streets controlled by the Italian mob, Bumpy must take on the Genovese crime family to regain control. During the brutal battle, he forms an alliance with radical preacher Malcolm X (Thatch) – catching Malcolm’s political rise in the crosshairs of social upheaval and a mob war that threatens to tear the city apart. Godfather of Harlem is a collision of the criminal underworld and the civil rights movement during one of the most tumultuous times in American history. The series also stars Vincent D’Onofrio, Giancarlo Esposito, Paul Sorvino, Nigel Thatch and Ilfenesh Hadera. Produced by ABC Signature Studios, the 10-episode series is written by Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato and Paul Eckstein. The series will launch on EPIX and EPIX NOW, the network’s new streaming service available for download in the App store for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV and in Google Play for Android phones and tablets. Follow the show on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GodfatherOfHarlem/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/godfatherharlem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/godfatherofharlem/ Hashtag: #GodfatherOfHarlem
Source: Jennifer Graylock – PA Images / Getty Nicki Minaj And Tracy Chapman Embroiled In Suit Over Song Sample A federal court judge has ordered Tracy Chapman and Nicki Minaj to try to make a deal on their copyright infringement case out of court. California Federal Court Judge Virginia Phillips ordered the artists to seek private arbitration in the case, which accuses Minaj of sampling Chapman’s copyrighted song “Baby Can I Hold You,” for her song “Sorry,” without permission. Source: Stephane Cardinale – Corbis / Getty Minaj denied Chapman’s infringement claim, saying Chapman did not own the copyright for “Baby Can I Hold You,” and said her use of the song was protected under the “Fair Use” law. The judge gave Chapman and Minaj until the end of this summer to attend private arbitration, in the hopes that an expert mediator could help them resolve it. If they can’t make a deal, then the case will head to trial in February 2020, court papers state.
Source: Pascal Le Segretain/Santiago Felipe / Getty Hollywood Walk Of Fame Class Of 2020 Announced There’s a new batch of Hollywood elite getting their names added to the coveted Hollywood Walk Of Fame. A new group of entertainment professionals in the categories of Motion Pictures, Television, Live Theatre/Live Performance, Recording and Radio have been selected to receive stars. The group was announced by previous HWOF honoree Vanessa Williams, a committee member for the 2019-2020 Selection Committee, alongside Rana Ghadban, President & CEO of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Honorees include 50 Cent , Wendy Williams , Spike Lee, Mahershala Ali, Terry Crews, Dave Chappelle, Octavia Spencer and a ton of others. The complete Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2020 is below: In the category of MOTION PICTURES: Mahershala Ali, Batman, Ruth E. Carter, Laurence Fishburne, Chris Hemsworth, Spike Lee, Julia Roberts, Octavia Spencer and Lina Wertmüller In the category of TELEVISION: Christina Applegate, Andy Cohen, Cindy Crawford, Terry Crews, Harry Friedman, Kathie Lee Gifford, Nigel Lythgoe, Milo Ventimiglia, Burt Ward, Wendy Williams, Dr. Phil McGraw and Andy Kaufman (Posthumous) In the category of RECORDING: Elvis Costello, Sir Lucian Grainge, Billy Idol, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, Alicia Keys, Andy Madadian, Mo Ostin, Bobby Rydell, Alejandro Sanz, Tanya Tucker and Muddy Waters (Posthumous) In the category of LIVE THEATRE/LIVE PERFORMANCE: Dave Chappelle and Billy Porter In the category of RADIO: Susan Stamberg View this post on Instagram Join us in congratulating Wendy, who is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame! She joins Julia Roberts, Andy Cohen, Kathie Lee Gifford and more who are part of the 2020 class. #hollywoodwalkoffame #wendywilliams #hollywood @robertector A post shared by Wendy Williams (@wendyshow) on Jun 21, 2019 at 8:51am PDT Hate it or love it?! View this post on Instagram man this is some cool shit, Mom, I think I made it. LOL#lecheminduroi #bransoncognac A post shared by 50 Cent (@50cent) on Jun 20, 2019 at 3:29pm PDT
Source: Prince Williams / Getty Estelita Has Successful Silicon Removal Surgery Congratulations are in order for Estelita Quintero . Previously, the reality tv actress revealed to fans that she had fallen sick because of a butt surgery gone wrong. The “Love and Hip Hop” star says she fell into a depression over her ailing buttocks and generally being unhappy with her career. So, she packed it all up and, and moved to California. Since moving west, Estelita has made her health a priority with the goal to fix her bad butt injections at the top of the list. Finally, she’s gotten it taken care of. Estelita says her surgery was a success! Surgery went really good, thank you God for been my guidance and protecting me all the way, thank you to all my followers for the love and support. I’m weak right now laying in bed but every chance I get, I be checking my DM. View this post on Instagram Surgery went really good, thank you God for been my guidance and protecting me all the way, thank you to all my followers for the love and support. I’m weak right now laying in bed but every chance I get, I be checking my DM …. Amen A post shared by Estelita Quintero (@estelitaquintero) on Jun 19, 2019 at 5:01am PDT She’s feeling weak right now, but she says she thankful for everyone’s love and support in this draining surgery process. Get well soon, Estelita!
