Tag Archives: Celebrity News

Redemption: Jay Rock Receives The Key To Watts As May 24th Is Declared “Jay Rock Day”

Source: Jerritt Clark / Getty Jay Rock Was Just Honored With The Key To Watts It’s been a long time coming, but Jay Rock is finally getting the recognition that he deserves. On Friday, May 24, the Grammy-winning TDE rapper was presented with the key to the South Los Angeles neighborhood of Watts, his hometown. L.A. City Councilman Joe Buscaino presented the key to Rock during a public ceremony at the Nickerson Gardens Community Center, where everyone from fans to friends and family came through to show their support. View this post on Instagram “Exaggerated shit we rapped about came true…” @JayRock kicked in the door for #TDE and now he got the keys to the city. #WATTS Big #REDEMPTION @starksbxs A post shared by Top Dawg Entertainment (@topdawgent) on May 24, 2019 at 8:21pm PDT Buscaino gave Jay Rock his props, saying, “For the last 12 years, Jay Rock has done so much, so much to lift himself, Kendrick [Lamar], and TDE into the stratosphere of global music influencers. Now they’re not called ‘Top Dawg’ for nothing.” He continued, “And it all started here: 5-5-2, in Nickerson Gardens in Watts. We love you, Jay Rock, for your contributions to music, culture, and, most importantly, to this community.” Not only did the rapper receive the key to the city, but the councilman then declared May 24 “Jay Rock Day” in Watts. The OG then took the mic to say his piece, where kept things simple by thanking God, his family, the TDE crew, and of course, the community that surrounds him. “To my homeboys, my homegirls: Man, I love y’all—giving me support since day one. If it weren’t for y’all, I wouldn’t be right here…And to my young boys out here that’s trying to do the music, that’s pursuing y’all’s dreams: Don’t give up, man. This a prime example right here.” It was also announced during the ceremony that Rock had teamed up with his label TDE and Lyft to donate $5,000 to the community center. View this post on Instagram All I can say is today was a good day ES Watts Stand Up!!! History was made today!!! #TDE @retone A post shared by

BFF Goals: Gabrielle Union And Jessica Alba Put Their Friendship To The Test [Video]

Source: Dominik Bindl / Getty Jessica Alba and Gabrielle Union Take A Friendship Test Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba star together in L.A.’s Finest , but even before working on this project together, their friendship has been a longtime in the making. Long before these ladies were as close as they are now, they always had mutual friends telling them how much alike they are. Once they finally met–it was love at first sight. To put their friendship to the test, Jessica and Gabrielle joined the people over at Glamour to take part in some exercises to prove just how close they really are. Catch the video dow below to see these two stare into each others’ eyes, give one another compliments, mirror each others’ dance moves, and more.

Go here to see the original:
BFF Goals: Gabrielle Union And Jessica Alba Put Their Friendship To The Test [Video]

Jordyn WHOM? Here’s What Happened When Kylie Jenner Revealed Her Potential New Rent-A-Bestie

I love Raven, but this is an L.. Kylie collects black friends to chill with like bracelets lmaooo https://t.co/sjBgAEvXHu — BonnieNoClyde (@RobinShane) May 23, 2019 Kylie Steps Out With (Maybe) New Rent-A-Bestie & Blows Up Twitter Kylie & Jordyn’s deliciously messy BFF breakup saga is far from over and leveled-up when the billionaire JennerDashian stepped out with super yammazing baddie Raven Tracy to attend her star-studded Kylie Skin Launch party in a head-turning moment that set Petty Twitter ablaze. Kylie’s gonna copy Raven’s bikini ideas next, I can feel it. pic.twitter.com/Bi41D4MBvi — AB (@aL_bahhh) May 23, 2019 Peep the funniest (and pettiest) reactions to Kylie stepping out with Raven Tracy on the flip.

See the rest here:
Jordyn WHOM? Here’s What Happened When Kylie Jenner Revealed Her Potential New Rent-A-Bestie

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

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!

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

The Creators And Stars Of “She’s Gotta Have It” Celebrate Season 2 Premiere In Brooklyn

Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Courtesy Netflix “She’s Gotta Have It” Season 2 Premiere Party Was Lit Have y’all started streaming Season 2 of “She’s Gotta Have It” yet? Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Courtesy Netflix Last night, Netflix hosted the red carpet premiere of season 2 of She’s Gotta Have It at the Alamo Drafthouse Brooklyn, followed by a celebration at Gotham Market at The Ashland. Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Courtesy Netflix Attendees included creator, director and executive producer Spike Lee, executive producer Tonya Lewis Lee, She’s Gotta Have It cast-members DeWanda Wise, Anthony Ramos, Fat Joe,Chyna Layne, Margot Bingham, Ilfenesh Hadera, De’Adre Aziz, Cleo Anthony, Lyriq Bent, producers Radha Blank, Andrew “Lemon” Andersen, Jason Sokoloff and more. Source: Courtesy of Netflix / Courtesy Netflix She’s Gotta Have It Season 2 launches globally on Netflix TODAY, May 24, 2019. Take a first look here.

Go here to read the rest:
The Creators And Stars Of “She’s Gotta Have It” Celebrate Season 2 Premiere In Brooklyn

Y’all Funny, Funny: Black Twitter Changes The Lyrics To These Classic Songs And It’s Hilarious AF

See more here:
Y’all Funny, Funny: Black Twitter Changes The Lyrics To These Classic Songs And It’s Hilarious AF

Klay Got Jerked, Giannis Secures The BAG: All-NBA Teams Revealed, Twitter Debates Snubs

Source: Gregory Shamus / Getty

See the original post here:
Klay Got Jerked, Giannis Secures The BAG: All-NBA Teams Revealed, Twitter Debates Snubs

Crafty Mamas: Tia Mowry Shares DIY Boho Themed Party For Her Baby Girl’s 1st B-Day [Video]

Source: LISA O’CONNOR / Getty Tia Mowry Shares Cairo’s First Birthday Vlog Tia Mowry is enjoying the mom life 100%. In a recent vlog, the elated mother of 2 gloats about her baby girl’s recent 1st birthday party. It’s already been a year since baby Cairo arrived. Tia explains the theme she came up with, how she styled her little nugget, the drinks they served (for the adults) and the food — YUM! Tia was going to take the affair to a kiddie play place but got the urge to entertain in her own home once she thought of her adult friends. Guests included her twin sister Tamera and her family, Loretta Divine and more cast members from her upcoming Netflix show. Hit play to see the magic Tia make happen for her baby girl and guests. It’s super cute!

Go here to see the original:
Crafty Mamas: Tia Mowry Shares DIY Boho Themed Party For Her Baby Girl’s 1st B-Day [Video]

We Still Think About Cindy Crawford's Playboy Shoot in Black and White

We know you’re thinking about it, too!… read more

More here:
We Still Think About Cindy Crawford's Playboy Shoot in Black and White

Anything For Clout: Connecticut Fugitive Will Surrender Only If He Gets 15K Likes On Facebook Wanted Poster 

Source: amphotora / Getty Fugitive To Surrender If He Gets 15,000 Likes On Facebook We certainly live in a time when people will do anything for clout. One Connecticut man even agreed to surrender to police only if he got a certain amount of likes on his wanted poster that was posted on Facebook. 29-year-old Jose Simms has seven arrest warrants and is being sought as a fugitive because he failed to show up for a court appearance. According to Torrington police, Simms is believed to be at large somewhere in the New York area. Lt. “Brett Johnson reported on social media that Simms had contacted him through Facebook and agreed to turn himself in if the social post containing his poster gets 15,000 ‘likes.’ Johnson says he tried to get Simms to agree to 10,000 “likes” but Simms wanted 20,000 — so they split the difference.”   So far, the Facebook post has about 3000 likes. Looks like police will be waiting on Jose for a good while — unless they catch him slipping.

Here is the original post:
Anything For Clout: Connecticut Fugitive Will Surrender Only If He Gets 15K Likes On Facebook Wanted Poster