Karena Evans Details The Makings Of Her Video With SZA Karena Evans has been absolutely blowing up lately, and she’s known for her work directing all of Drake’s most recent music videos “God’s Plan,” “Nice For What,” and “I’m Upset.” The talented 22-year old isn’t only directing Drizzy’s stuff, though–she also directed the video for SZA’s latest, “Garden (Say it Like Dat).” The Toronto native stopped by Genius to give some insight into how she directed the beautiful video which starts SZA herself, her mother, and Donald Glover. She breaks down the thoughts, feelings, and emotions behind the video for a dope behind the scenes look at a beautiful visual.
Photo: Joe Chea Late Rapper XXXTentacion Expecting A Child It seems that XXXTentacion’s legacy will live on beyond the adoration of his fans and the criticism surrounding his actions. Apparently, the rapper had another life on the way at the time of his death. XXXTentacion’s mother, Cleopatra Bernard, shared a photo to her Instagram of an early-term ultrasound alongside the simple message “He left us a final gift.” Bernard included no further details on the matter. Now, it is unclear who the ultrasound belongs to , or how far along the mystery woman carrying this child is supposed to be. But until we have further details, we suppose congratulations are in order for the late rapper, his family, and for those close to him to have this good news on the heels of his murder. Joe Chea
Kobe Bryant Denied Membership To The Academy Even though he’s now an Oscar Award-winning executive producer and writer …Kobe Bryant has been deemed ‘not versed enough’ for membership in the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Winners are typically automatically considered for membership if they aren’t already in the club, though it’s subject to a vote by standing members. However, according to TMZ , the baller-turned-filmmaker wasn’t voted into the organization amid claims that he doesn’t have a substantial enough body of work for inclusion. Producers admitted into the academy need to have at least 2 screen credits on theatrical films that meet the Academy’s standards. Mind you, Kobe won the Oscar for his animated short “Dear Basketball” this year. He also produced the docu-series ‘Muse’ in 2015, though that was made for Showtime and works for television don’t fall into the Academy’s scope of inclusion. However, many suspect that the REAL reason Kobe got shut out was due to his sordid past with sexual misconduct claims, which reared its ugly head immediately after Kobe was given his award this year. Word is, the Academy simply doesn’t want the #MeToo smoke of admitting a new member who already has the mark of rape accusations on his name. Hmm. What do you think of Kobe being denied a voting stake with the Oscars, despite his new route of filmmaking? Getty
Yuri Gripas – Pool/Getty Images Trump Signs Executive Order Stopping Policy Of Separating Families After public outrage, y’all’s lil President was forced to cave in and stop his inhumane policy of separating children from their families at the border. CNN reports that Cheeto In Chief signed the order today at the White House after being pressured by both political parties, celebrities, and world leaders. The order means that while deplorable pile of pimento is STILL criminally prosecuting everyone who crosses the border until he gets that dumb azz “wall”, the “tender age” camps and those cages should stop. “We’re going to have strong, very strong borders but we are going to keep the families together,” he said as he signed the order. “I didn’t like the sight or the feeling of families being separated.” Mind you Trump JUST hinted at being unfazed by the sight of crying children ripped from their families and told Americans he’d “rather be strong” than have a heart. Pres. Trump addressing “dilemma” with immigration policy: “If you're really pathetically weak the country is going to be overrun by millions of people, and if you're strong then you don't have any heart… perhaps I'd rather be strong.” https://t.co/mATcMfWOkq pic.twitter.com/vWaCduBIEQ — World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) June 20, 2018 What…a…piece…of…isht. What do YOU think about this citrine colored curmudgeon caving into political pressure???
Blac Chyna Splits With YBN Almighty Jay Looks like it takes more than a tatt to make it last …but you would think Chyna learned that lesson already . Anywho, despite pregnancy rumors swirling all around the two , it seems that things are over and done in the May-December romance between Blac Chyna and up-and-coming-rapper-no-one-has-ever-heard-music-from, YBN Almighty Jay. Not that anyone asked, but YBN made an IG PSA about the state of his relationship — or lack thereof — with Chyna. While over on Chyna’s account…she’s remaining mum and looking pretty unbothered by the situation. Something tells us she’ll pop up with a brand new boo before you can blink… Splash
Cookie and EJ Johnson talk the difficulties associated with self-realization and acceptance, and what the experience of acceptance is like for a parent whose child identifies on the LGBTQIA spectrum… Getty/Facebook
