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A Space For Creators: The New Home For Uninterrupted, Black Voices

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Sharp-witted, original, and dramatic web series are making their mark in entertainment. Through mini-episodes, loyal readers like you get acquainted to the daily lives of influencers, artists, and every day people across all cultures. From the screen, readers witness breakups and makeups to those breaking bread and hustling to stay fly in the city. Simply, Bossip has always been ahead of the curve when it comes to gossip and discovering fresh and funny content. We have even been expanding our own presence with fresh exclusive series like the hilarious Auntie’s Advice to season 1 of Charli Knows Best , Bossip knows good storytelling. Case closed. While on the lookout we discovered that there is a brand new and dynamic roster of storytellers who will not compromise their creativity, sort of like us. Talent scouts agree that the distance between their indie projects and high profile creative roles in Hollywood is a platform that puts their content in front of the right audience. Our parent company, iONE Digital , got news about the demand for compelling stories that provoke thought, explore social and racial issues, while giving an inside look at diverse multicultural lifestyles. Today, they are introducing the company’s new immersive video destination, A Space For Creators . This free video streaming platform is shattering glass ceilings by championing authentic voices from within the culture who are hustling to craft unique stories that they can present without censorship. We have some hot new content to binge on our phones and tablets! In fact, the Bossip team was drawn immediately to Creators of Color , a series showcasing conversations with celebrity talent across various genres about their careers. In episode 1, we gain insight into actress Tiffany Haddish’s rise to fame and why being a person of color has made her an asset in the business. “Being a person of color has positively impacted a lot of things in my career. I have booked roles in movies that were meant for white women but because I came through with so much character, and personality they ended up making it a black role.” -Tiffany Haddish The comedy that exists in everyday tends to be where we live, so we are also checking for Giving Me Life (In the Land of the Deadass) . This series was written, produced and directed by Dafina Roberts and chronicles the experience of six young Black and Latinx friends navigating the wild ups and downs of life and love in New York City. We reached out to Dafina to get a sense of how she approaches creating. Regarding the genesis of Giving Me Life (In the Land of the Deadass) , Dafina Roberts shares: “Giving Me Life was born from the real-life shenanigans of me and my friends. There is no show out right now that truly shows the breath-and-depth of sexuality for millennials of color. The series came out of the yearning to see ourselves and our communities in all our beauty and our struggle.” Roberts also shared how she felt about having her stories being featured on a platform geared towards multicultural audiences: I’m ecstatic about being a part of A Space for Creators ! As the politics of race, gender, sexuality and class shift in our society, I think millennials of color are looking for narratives that explore these issues in smart and funny ways. I think that Giving Me Life delivers on that! Find your binge-worthy favorites and tell us what you want to see more of… it just might be the next series to launch!

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Prince Harry: Spending Nights Away From Meghan & Archie ALREADY?!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It’s a weird thing to be a member of a royal family in 2019. We suppose it’s always been a weird thing, but 500 years ago, it was all beheading your enemies, noshing on giant turkey legs, and other objectively awesome sh-t. These days, it’s got its ups and downs, as Meghan Markle learned shortly after marrying Prince Harry last year. Sure, you’re rich and famous, and you could probably still order a low-key beheading if someone really pissed you off. But these days, being a royal is less about hoisting flagons of mead and more about public appearances and philanthropic work. Which is why Harry went back to work just days after Meghan gave birth to the couple’s first child. Just two days after baby Archie entered the world, Harry was in Amsterdam to promote the upcoming Invictus Games. Of course, that was just a day trip, and he was back at Frogmore Cottage in a matter of hours. On Friday, however, Harry headed to Rome to participate in a charity polo event. And it seems he’ll be spending the night alone from Archie for the first time. Now, Meghan and Harry have been catching hate from the British press for their parenting choices pretty much since the day Archie was born. And we’re sure Piers Morgan is already preparing one of his signature, jowl-quaking tirades, in which he’ll accuse Harry of being an absentee dad. But it’s important to note that the event is a benefit for Harry’s Sentebale charity, a Lesotho-based organization that serves victims of the African AIDS crisis. So yeah, it’s a very important cause, and since Harry is the main draw, there’s really no event without him. Thankfully, Harry likely won’t be dignifying the criticism with a response, but his friend and partner Nacho Figeroa responded to a reporter who pointed out that “most fathers” don’t spend nights away from home so soon after the birth of a child. “I’m a father of four, and sometimes duty calls. This is 24 hours away from the house, and I think he’s doing just fine,” Figueroa said. “He’s a wonderful father and very present, and he’s here for an amazing cause.” Maybe Harry should always keep Figueroa around to put the press in its place. Having a buddy named Nacho to clap back on your behalf is almost as cool as an on-call guillotine squad. View Slideshow: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Share Never-Before-Seen Wedding Pics on 1-Year Anniversary

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Kanye West: Waaah, Liberals Are SUCH Bullies!

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Kanye West is a new father . However, in an interview with David Letterman, the famous rapper goes off once again about those who disagree with his poltiics, basically labeling Liberals as bitter motherf-ckers. West, of course, is an unabashed Donald Trump supporter . He loves to wear his Make America Great Again and he held court in the Oval Office several months ago. Kanye has come under fire for these beliefs from critics who think President Trump is a narcissistic, dumb racist — and he’s very annoyed about it! “This is like my thing with Trump — we don’t have to feel the same way, but we have the right to feel what we feel,” West tells Letterman in a chat that will debut on Netflix on May 31. He goes on to say that rocking a “Make America Great Again” hat is “not about politics,” but rather an attempt to break the stigma around showing support for Trump. There’s an odd hill to wanna die on, right? In the discussion, Letterman brings up the Republican-led voter suppression efforts during the recent midterm elections. “So if I see a person that I admire talking about Donald Trump can think whatever he does,” he says, “I wonder if those thoughts, indirectly, aren’t hurting people who are already being hurt.” In other words: Donald Trump’s policies are having a harmful effect on African-Americans. Doesn’t Kanye realize that his support is therefore contributing to this pain and suffering? West ignores this question and replies that Trump voters are “treated like enemies of America because that’s what they felt.” After Letterman makes a case that Trump actually is not helping those who vote for him, that it’s just one giant con perpertrated by the President, West shoots back: “Have you ever been beat up in your high school for wearing the wrong hat?” Simply put, he adds: “Liberals bully people who are Trump supporters!” It really is pretty sad. All those Trump supporters want to do is deport foreigners, take away the rights of LGBTQ members and cheer on corruption at the highest level in peace. Give them a break, Liberals! Leave them alone! Elsewhere, Kanye brings up his issues with Drake at one point, although he refuses to mention the artist by name. We had a little beef last year,” West tells the comedian. “He has this line that I love that says, ‘I told my story and made history’ – like made his story and made history. That’s what we do, we tell our story and then people relate to that story.” Continues Kanye, sort of on this topic: “I have a friend who told me that my power is my influence. And I said my power is my ability to not be influenced.” We’re not totally sure what Kanye is talking about here, either. But check out excerpts from the interview below: My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman: Season 2 Trailer

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Britney Spears: Surprising Fans with an Epic Comeback Single??

Posted on May 24, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

It has been warned that, between her father’s conservatorship and her overall well-being,  Britney Spears might never perform again . That would be tragic if true, but we of course want whatever is best for Britney. That said … rumor has it that she’s planning to return to the music world with an impossible-to-miss single that’s dropping  very soon . We have to stress that this does not come from Britney Spears herself. (Believe me, if she were speaking to me, you would know it) We don’t even know whether this rumor was started by her team as a marketing strategy … or if there’s just some bad apple trying to get people’s hopes up. But the rumor is that Britney is planning a comeback and that she’s going to drop an epic single. “Britney is back and she wants to be heard,” an unconfirmed tip that we received claims. “My Own Way drops on 05.31.19.” So, if this iteration of the rumor is true, we’ll know in a week — because May 31 is only one week away. This could be extremely exciting for millions of Britney fans. Britney is an incredible singer, but her comeback singles are always, always the strongest. Think about the power and impact of songs like “Womanizer” and “Work Bitch.” If history is any indication, “My Own Way” will be a smash hit. This would also be welcome news as an indicator that Britney is feeling like herself and eager to keep performing. We know that Britney is not — and will never be — hurting for cash, so this isn’t about needing a new source of income. This is about Britney feeling well enough to do what she loves — bringing joy to millions through music. It’s about her freedom of expression through her career. Setting aside selfish reasons like our desire to hear another bop from the Queen of Pop, we would love this sign that she’s really, truly okay. This is so soon after Britney’s release from a mental health facility last week. So why do we think that there’s even a snowball’s chance in hell that this rumor could be true? One, she’s a professional. If Ariana can drop “Thank U, Next” weeks after Pete Davidson, Britney can do this without breaking a  sweat . She could have been working on this for weeks. She may even have worked on it while she was in the facility. (If Paris Hilton prepared for her role in  Repo: The Genetic Opera  while serving time in prison, Britney can write a song while getting therapy) Two, this might be just what she’s looking for to reassure fans that all is truly well . “My Own Way” could very well be a nod to the Free Britney movement started by rumors that her father locked her up against her will. Certainly, many people are uncomfortable with the level of control that Jamie Spears exercises over his grown adult daughter. He’s had final say over basically all of her decisions for the past 11 years. Recently, he’s even filed to extend his conservatorship to other states — Louisiana, Florida, and Hawaii. There’s much we don’t know about Britney’s life and her true feelings about her situation at the moment. But there’s one way that she could express all of that: through song. View Slideshow: Britney Spears Fans Accuse Her Team of Orchestrating Cover-Up, Faking Pics & Videos

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‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: Spice Wants The Crew To Join Her In Trinidad

Posted on May 21, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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  Source: SPEX PHOTOGRAPHY, INC / SPEX PHOTOGRAPHY, INC Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta picks back up tonight with Spice’s skin bleaching situation, but this time it’s not a drawn-out melodrama. Basically, she’s on Joc and Karlie’s radio show and reiterates that she was using makeup, and had no plans to actually bleach her skin. She was just trying to make a point and she did. She got lots of attention from it — so much so that she has gotten more gigs. N ot only will she be the first woman from Jamaica to perform in the Gambia (her words, not mine) but she also got an invite to go to Trinidad for Machel Mondays, and she wants the rest of the crew to come with her. Karlie Redd is Trini so she’s extra excited. However, Joc isn’t really trying to go to Trinidad because Karlie will be there, and you remember all the drama that happened at the cabin with Karlie and his girlfriend, Kendra. Let’s fast forward a bit. Che Mack thinks her man is cheating. Surprise, surprise. She goes to Shekinah’s house and tells her that she found a box of condoms, with some missing, in Made Man’s personal belongings. They don’t use condoms so that’s the dead give away. Now she’s all upset because she put her career on hold for him, yatta yatta, and this isn’t the first time “Made Man had loyalty issues.” Now we’re at Sierra’s salon. Shekinah, Sierra, Mimi, and Tokyo Vanity have gathered and Shekinah tells all Ch Mack’s business. Then Pooh comes in and they’re all looking like: They don’t like Pooh because she caused drama between BK and Sierra by telling Karlie Redd that BK tried to kick it to her while he was with Sierra. Pooh says she’s there to “clear her name and apologize,” but come on, we know what show this is. Anyway, Pooh said that never happened and that Karlie is lying. Sierra thinks Pooh is the new liar in town and this doesn’t go well at all. Sierra tells Pooh to get tf out of her shop. Then Tokyo Vanity charges behind her as she leaves and tosses a lamp. Security caught that though. You know they’re pros at handling flying objects, hands, feet, etc. They also caught the wild Tokyo Vanity before she charged outside and made contact. Rasheeda and Kirk are back still trying to get us to care. Basically, Kirk’s daughter, Kelsie, has been the middle person between them, Kannon and Jasmine. Kirk told Rasheeda that he would no longer be in direct contact with Jasmine so it has been Kelsie. She loves helping her fam but she’s tired of being the middle person. This is still pending. Meanwhile, Che Mack is packing up her stuff and leaving her home while Tokyo is recording busy recording with Made Man (they’ve been recording before this drama). Then Shekinah pulls up to the studio and interrupts their session to go in on Made Man. She shows him the rubbers Che Mack presented to her and demands answers. Made Man says he doesn’t know what she’s talking about and he doesn’t know where the condoms came from. Then he tells her it’s none of her business and he needs to talk to Che Mack. Shekinah drops the bomb that Che is moving out and he looks flabbergasted. Later on, Poo meets up with Mimi to tell her that she feels bad for her shenanigans…again. Mimi gets the dimly lit idea to invite Pooh to Trinidad, but only if she can make things right with Karlie and everyone else. When Pooh gets home, later on, she tells her hubby Hiriam Hicks that she feels bad for her behavior. Then Hiriam says that Karlie called him crying and saying she didn’t do any of the nasty thangs that Pooh and now Hiriam alleges that the three of them did. Then he said Karlie swore on her daughter that this never happened. What Hiriam doesn’t know is that Karlie recorded this conversation and claims she has Hiriam backing her up that this didn’t happen. But the thing is, the recording sounds shady. You do hear him saying no, but it sounds more like he’s trying to comfort her, not back up her claims. We’ll be hearing more of this later. Anyway,  Pooh is pissed that Karlie hit him up behind her back and that she tried to get sympathy. Now Pooh isn’t sure she even wants to go to Trinidad but we all know she’s going to go. Plus, Hiriam tells her to go on the trip and try to enjoy herself. Next, Sierra calls a meeting with Akbar V, Spice and Tokyo Vanity in an attempt to broker a peace talk. Let’s cut to the chase, this doesn’t go well at all. It gets especially nasty when Akbar V mocks Spice’s accent which was totally uncalled for. This ends with Spice trying to lunge at her over a table. Security shut that down but Akbar V isn’t making a good impression, at all. She gotta go. The Trinidad drama goes down next week. RELATED POSTS ‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: Rasheeda And Kirk’s Party In The Woods Is Over ‘LHHATLS8’ Recap: Issa Couples Trip Straight Out Of A Tyler Perry Drama

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Keke Palmer Reveals She Had Abortion At 24 As Part Of #YouKnowMe Hashtag

Posted on May 16, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Amanda Edwards / Getty via MadameNoire.com : In response to the news that the Senate in Alabama voted to ban all abortions, only offering exceptions in cases where it’s necessary to prevent a serious health risk to the mother, actress Busy Philipps started the hashtag, #YouKnowMe on Wednesday. The 39-year-old created it to open up about her abortion at 15, and to encourage other women to support one another by sharing their own: 1 in 4 women have had an abortion. Many people think they don't know someone who has, but #youknowme . So let's do this: if you are also the 1 in 4, let's share it and start to end the shame. Use #youknowme and share your truth. — Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) May 15, 2019 That particular tweet garnered thousands of responses, while the hashtag itself went viral. Not only did many everyday women share their stories, including the decisions behind why they needed to go that route, so did a few well-known individuals in the entertainment industry. Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). According to the Los Angeles Times , actress Keke Palmer was one of those women. “I was 24, in Europe, very far away from home,” she reportedly tweeted. “I was worried about my career responsibilities and afraid that I could not exist as both a career woman and mother. #YouKnowMe ” The star, now 25, decided to delete the tweet afterward though. In place of it, she talked about how Twitter can often be not the best place to share private, sensitive information. However, she still discussed her anger and sadness over the abortion ban being signed into law in the Southern state: Twitter is sometimes too flat and too short to express intimate sentiments. Words without context, very annoying. — Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) May 16, 2019 I am disheartened about hearing the news in Alabama. I feel as if women rights laws are going backwards. Individual choice is being taken. I’m truly so confused at the world rn and the policies that follow. #YouKnowMe — Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) May 16, 2019 Making individual choices is not a betrayal to your faith. Mainly, because God knows your heart and your journey. God never judges. I hate that it’s always a this vs that, instead of an “I understand YOUR PERSPECTIVE.” — Keke Palmer (@KekePalmer) May 16, 2019 To better understand why Palmer and so many other women felt it necessary to share their experiences and remove the stigma associated with abortions, it’s important to understand just how far this new law, and laws like it, goes. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit According to CBS News , the restrictive Human Life Protection Act that was signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey not only prohibits abortions, but it also penalizes doctors who go through with the procedure. It reclassifies this method of ending a pregnancy as a Class A felony, with doctors facing up to 99 years in prison for performing it. There aren’t any exceptions allowed for mothers-to-be who are victims of rape or incest. Other states are reworking their own versions of abortion bans in the wake of this. For example, the state of Missouri, led by a Republican Senate, passed a bill to ban abortions after eight weeks this morning. They called it, Missouri Stands with the Unborn Act. Like Alabama, the only exceptions allowed if this bill becomes a law will be in situations where the mother’s health is at risk, but nothing for victims of rape and incest. The goal, it seems, for all of these state legislators, is to eventually prepare for the overturning of Roe v. Wade with the help of the majority Republican Supreme Court. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1752383″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Young Money Rapper Gets Life For Double Murder Radio Host Fired After Comparing The Royal Baby To A Chimp Queen Latifah Mothers Child With Longtime Partner [PHOTOS] Follow @TheRSMS

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REALLY???? Britney Spears’ Manager Says Pop Icon May Never Perform Again

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN Britney Spears’ Manager Weighs In On Superstar’s Mental Health & Return To The Stage Last month, Britney Spears checked herself into a mental health facility , stating she needed “a moment.” Now, her manager Larry Rudolph says her return to the stage could be a lot more far off than indicated. “As the person who guides her career — based on the information I and all of the professionals who work with her are being told on a need-to-know basis — from what I have gathered it’s clear to me she should not be going back to do this Vegas residency, not in the near future and possibly never again,” Rudolph told TMZ . “I don’t want her to work again ’till she’s ready, physically, mentally and passionately. If that time never comes again, it will never come again. I have no desire or ability to make her work again. I am only here for her when she wants to work. And, if she ever does want to work again, I’m here to tell her if it’s a good idea or a bad idea.” Rudolph says Britney’s father getting sick last year was the “perfect storm,” as she grew distraught to the point that they had to pull her Vegas residency. Currently, Britney seems to be M.I.A. “Last summer, when she wanted to tour, she called me every day. She was excited. She hasn’t called me in months. Crickets. She clearly doesn’t want to perform now,” he adds. Britney checked out of the mental health facility after a month of recuperating… but by the sound of things, it’s unclear how much help that did. Here’s what she was up to earlier this month… View this post on Instagram Yoga on the green I really like it LIKE THAT !! A post shared by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on May 4, 2019 at 10:09am PDT We’ll keep you posted.

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Wendy Williams & Howard Stern Make Amends After Months-Long Feud

Posted on May 14, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

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Source: Thomas Concordia / Getty via MadameNoire.com : After filing for divorce it seems that Wendy Williams has found her way back into the arms of a few formerly estranged friends. In March Williams and radio host Howard Stern were enthralled in a nasty exchange after Williams labeled Stern “Hollywood,” citing that his notoriety had watered down his shock jock appeal. Stern hit back at Wendy hard, calling her a “jealous b—,” all in the midst of Williams’ recent bout with addiction, along with rumors of a reported affair between her ex Kevin Hunter and his alleged mistress Sharina Hudson. But as the cover star for the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter, Stern opens up about the heated back and forth and expressed remorse over their disagreement. “That was me at my worst. I thought she was saying that I was a piece of s–t and I sucked. But as [I hear it] now, I don’t see it as an offense at all,” he said. “If ‘Hollywood’ means that I’ve evolved in some way and the show has changed, then yeah, she hit the nail on the head.” Text “RICKEY” to 71007 to join the Rickey Smiley Morning Show mobile club for exclusive news.  ( Terms and conditions ). On Monday, Williams said she was relieved to end the feud with her former mentor on the most recent episode of her hit talk show. “By the way, Howard, I read the article with you on the cover and I saw that you mentioned me and that you apologized. Howard, you know what, if you never apologized to me ever in your life, you would still be one of the most influential people in shaping my career. You and Oprah, that’s it.” Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Close Thank you for subscribing! Please be sure to open and click your first newsletter so we can confirm your subscription. Email Submit “The idea that you apologized, — he went on the air and ripped me a new one for no damn reason, because I knew I was right — then in this article, it was a thick article, he goes on to say that he loves me and that I might’ve seen something in him that maybe he didn’t see, or something like that,” she continued. “And, [he says] that he’s kind of embarrassed for ripping me on the air, so he’s pulled that from the archives. You’ll never hear that on repeat…I love him! And, my heart was so broken when he was fighting with me because I wasn’t fighting with him!” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://rickeysmileymorningshow.com” id=”1979503″ overlay=”true”] ALSO TRENDING ON RICKEYSMILEYMORNINGSHOW.COM : Porsha Williams Reveals Baby Pilar’s Face For The First Time [PHOTOS] Queen Latifah Mothers Child With Longtime Partner [PHOTOS] How To Win Money From The Rickey Smiley Morning Show ATM! [CONTEST] Follow @TheRSMS

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‘Mod Squad’ Star Peggy Lipton Dies At 72, Her Daughters Rashida & Kidada Jones Release Statement

Posted on May 12, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN Peggy Lipton Dies The mother of Rashida Jones and Kidada Jones has unfortunately passed away. Quincy Jones’ daughters both confirmed their mother’s passing in a joint statement to the Los Angeles Times. “She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side,” said Rashida and Kidada. “We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her.” “We can’t put all of our feelings into words right now, but we will say: Peggy was and will always be our beacon of light, both in this world and beyond,” they added. “She will always be a part of us.” Lipton was 72-years-old. The “Mod Squad” actress who wed Quincy Jones in 1974 stepped away from her career to focus on raising a family. The pair divorced in 1989. Source: FayesVision/WENN.com / WENN She later returned to Hollywood as Norma Jennings on the TV series “Twin Peaks. Our condolences go out to the family and friends of Peggy Lipton.

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James Charles Responds to Tati Westbrook: I’m Sister Sorry!

Posted on May 11, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

If you don't find joy in keeping up with YouTube gossip … well, sorry. But the drama that's been going on between James Charles and Tati Westbrook is what a whole, whole lot of people are talking about, and so here we are. So, OK, James and Tati are both beauty gurus on YouTube, right? Tati has been in the game for years, and James has been around for a fraction of that time, but he's had unbelievable success. And it turns out that he has Tati to thank for that. The drama started when James shared an ad for SugarBearHair vitamins after he claimed they helped him out with security at Coachella, and Tati reacted very negatively to that. She was upset because she has her own line of vitamins, Halo Beauty, and since she and James have been so close for so long, for him to promote her main competitor was a bit of a betrayal. She literally cried about the situation in her Instagram story, and a lot of people thought she was being dramatic. Not so much. Yesterday, she released a 43-minute video titled “BYE SISTER …” in which she pretty much destroyed him, but in a nice way. In the video, she revealed that she mentored James at the very beginning of his career, and that she and her husband helped him get million-dollar deals when no one was taking him seriously. She considered him to be family, and they were so close that she had him do her makeup at her wedding. As time went on, certain things about him began to bother her, and she realized that his ego was getting out of control. She also had a big problem with the way he treats potential romantic partners. That's a whole different story, but just to get a taste of it, Tati recalled how he went out to dinner with her and her family and friends for her birthday, and he said very explicit things about what he wanted to do to their waiter. When she told him he was straight, James said “It doesn't matter, I'm a celebrity.” Tati said that she tried to help James time and time again and steer him in the right direction, but he would never listen, and when he promoted a rival company, that was pretty much the straw that broke the camel's back. And after learning just how much she and her husband helped him, it's definitely understandable that she no longer wants to be involved with him. The thing is that Tati is pretty revered in the beauty community, and she's very trustworthy, so it was easy to believe everything that she said. And James started hemorrhaging subscribers — as of now, he's lost well over a million. So what else was there for him to do but an apology video? You can watch the full video at the end of this post, but the gist of it is that he's really, really sorry. After losing so many subscribers, why wouldn't he be? He says that most of his career so far “has been about me making mistakes and trying to learn and grow from them, and I haven't always done the best job with that.” He's sad that he ruined a relationship that was so important to him, “and throughout all of this what sucks the most is that there's nothing I can say or do to ever earn that friendship or trust back.” Oh, and about all that creepy, manipulative stuff about getting with guys? He essentially says that he just wishes he never talked about it at all on social media, and that Tati did warn him he'd get into trouble over boys on day. So he's not sorry for his behavior, only sorry that he's getting called out for it. He finishes the video by admitting that “A lot of times when I've tried to address things in the past I've acted out of impulse and I've gone off and tried to pull receipts or facts or screenshots and played the victim, and I'm not doing that today.” It's just not a great apology video. It's not as bad as Laura Lee's apology from last year , but it's still not good. After everything we've seen from him, it's hard to believe he's sincere here, and if you take one look at the comments on the video, it's clear that everyone else agrees. Is this the end of James Charles? Probably not. But still, it's certainly a bad look. Check out his full apology here:

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