Source: Jeff Kravitz / Getty Nicole Murphy is apologizing after getting caught kissing and behaving inappropriately with Antoine Fuqua. According to Murphy, she didn’t know Fuqua and Lela Rochon were still married, and was giving him a friendly kiss, which would of course contradict him being a family friend. In a statement to TMZ , Murphy apologizes to her family and Lela for her behavior. “Without going into the entire situation, I want to apologize to my family, and to Lela and the Fuqua family for what transpired,” she said. “It was not my intention to be in this situation. I do not condone women kissing or interacting in anyway inappropriately with a married man. I too was once married and I would never intentionally undermine another woman, despite what has been written.” Murphy originally told LoveBScott , she and Fuqua were exchanging a “friendly” kiss between “family friends.” Clearly, there’s some lies being told from both parties. Neither Lela or Antoine have responded to the leaked photos, but Lela did delete her social media. And just when you thought it couldn’t get any messier, Lisa Raye and Da Brat stepped into the conversation accusing Murphy of trying to get with Lisa’s ex-husband. We’re paying close attention to this story, we’ll keep you updated. RELATED STORIES: A Lela Rochon Appreciation Post: The Brown Bombshell Of The 90s Nicole Murphy Caught Lip-Locking With Lela Rochon’s Husband Antoine Fuqua [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”3053769″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Xilla Valentine / No Kable Productions Toronto crooner Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, is ready to make his debut on the big screen. Later this year The Weeknd will be featured in a crime thriller Uncut Gems. The Weeknd will play as himself alongside Adam Sandler , Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield , Judd Hirsch, and Kevin Garnett . The film previewed at the Toronto International Film Festival , where the movie was described as, “an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime, Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides, in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.” The film is currently set to run 135 minutes, so just over 2 hours. It is set to open in theaters on Christmas this year with a trailer set to drop as soon as September. Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie’s UNCUT GEMS, starring @AdamSandler , @IdinaMenzel , Lakeith Stanfield, and @theweeknd . #TIFF19 https://t.co/S7K5bp50sR pic.twitter.com/PymxeaWg4R — TIFF (@TIFF_NET) July 23, 2019 TIFF artistic director Cameron Bailey said this is probably “the most Safdie movie you’ve ever seen.” She continues to say It’s cranked up to 11 the whole time, it’s exhilarating to watch, Adam Sandler gives his very best performance… and Kevin Garnett is in it, so it’s got something for everybody.” This will be the first movie for the Safdie brothers since their 2017 hit movie Good Times.
Source: E. JASON WAMBSGANS / Getty The fall of R. Kelly has been spectacular to witness and it’s only going to get worse from this point out. Adding insult to injury, Kelly’s crisis manager, Darrell Johnson, pretty much spotted the jig to come and got out of dodge promptly after an interview with CBS News’ Gayle King . CBS News reports : “I step down as crisis manager for personal reasons. Mr. Kelly is in good hands with Mr. Greenberg,” Johnson said, referring to Steve Greenberg, the criminal defense attorney who heads Kelly’s legal team in Chicago. The news come hours after Johnson appeared on “CBS This Morning” and told co-host Gayle King that he would never leave his own daughter alone with an accused pedophile. Pressed on whether he wouldn’t leave his daughter alone with Kelly specifically, Johnson repeated: “I would not leave my daughter with anyone that’s accused of being a pedophile. I would not.” When King pointed out the seeming contradiction of defending Kelly, an accused pedophile, and simultaneously saying he wouldn’t trust his own daughter alone with anyone accused of that crime, Johnson repeated, “I wouldn’t leave my daughter with anyone — I’m going to say it again — that’s accused of being a pedophile.” The fact remains that Johnson was on the payroll defending Kelly so either the money ran out or he spotted an upcoming jig. — Photo: Getty
Source: Courtesy Focus Features / Focus Features When Focus Features announced plans to create a Harriet Tubman biopic — our community was instantly excited by the idea, but when the lead role went to Cynthia Erivo , a British actress, Black twitter jeered over having an actress who isn’t African American portray the role and there were even some naysayers who pointed to older comments from Erivo that offended some African Americans. Well the trailer is here now, check it out below: Did Cynthia Erivo kill all the criticism from what you’re seen in these clips? Or do you still think the role should have gone to an African-American actress?
Source: JGI/Jamie Grill / Getty It’s already crazy enough that dating as a Millennial is one of the most confusing, tedious and mystifying things one can experience — so imagine the pu pu platter of feelings one young Twitter user felt when her ex boyfriend sent her a hella emotional paragraph via text, just one day before he married his new girl. On Friday, Alexsa Sanchez Aguilar took to Twitter to share with her followers the super sus screenshots of the exchange between her and her unidentified ex-boyfriend, and the Internet became deeply divided. i- i’m speechless pic.twitter.com/i2EAiER60z —
Source: Sony / Sony The first trailer for Mr. Rogers’ A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood starring Tom Hanks as the beloved Fred McFeely Rogers has arrived. Yes, it’ll have you in your feelings. While it’s not the biopic most people thought it was detailing Roger’s rise to heartfelt fame, A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood centers around journalist Lloyd Vogel (Matthew Rhys), who’s tasked with writing a profile on the iconic TV star. Ultimately what he ends up getting is some life inspiring lessons and witnessing firsthand just how beloved Mr. Rogers is by all who know him and are familiar with his show. This one definitely looks like a tearjerker. Check out the trailer for A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood below and let us know if you’ll be checking for this come Thanksgiving weekend. Source: Lacey Terrell / Sony Pictures
Source: TIM WALKER / MONCLER / TIM WALKER When it comes celebrity Will Smith is a God among men. Moncler cut the big check to have him as the face of their newest collection. As spotted on Hypebeast the Philadelphia icon has been enlisted by the Italian apparel company for their upcoming “Genius Is Born Crazy” launch. As Smith’s first ever fashion spread of his acclaimed career, the teaser features the The Men In Black actor sitting Indian style while floating in the middle of the air. According to the official press release the goal of the shoot was to be a “visual study on the notion of genius”; Tim Walker oversaw the photography. View this post on Instagram Moncler is proud to unveil @WillSmith as the face of Genius is Born Crazy. The campaign is the first of his acclaimed career. As an actor, producer and musician, Will’s creative vision and commitment are a testament to the fact that #GENIUSISBORNCRAZY. _ Hear more from the mind of a Crazy Genius in our Instagram Stories. A post shared by Moncler (@moncler) on Jul 22, 2019 at 5:51am PDT Moncler CEO Remo Ruffini detailed the brand’s vision and why Will is the perfect ambassador. “I believe in the power of crazy and I always give a chance to a crazy dream. The magic often happens somewhere beyond the ordinary, in the exploration of new horizons that only few see, before others follow. Long live the craziest intuitions when rigor and dedication are there to make them happen. It’s an honour to have Will Smith, in his first advertising fashion campaign, embracing our ‘crazy’ idea to celebrate the genius hidden within everyone.” Will defined genius in his own via an IG story when he discussed the craziest thing he has ever done. Further details on The Genius Is Born Crazy collection will be released July 26. You can check out some behind the scenes footage from the shoot below. Photo: Moncler / Tim Walker
Westworld is making a return to HBO with a newly released trailer courtesy of the San Diego Comic-Con. The show explores the rise of artificial consciousness in the future, especially at amusement parks created to cater to human needs. The series made its debut in October 2016 and became HBO’s most-watched first-year show ever. It stars Evan Rachel Wood, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Ed Harris, Luke Hemsworth, Anthony Hopkins and Tessa Thompson. Though the season three trailer doesn’t go into extreme detail on what’s to come, the show will feature some familiar faces including Lena Waithe and Kid Cudi . You can check out the preview for the show above. For folks excited by what they watch, unfortunately, you’ll have to wait until 2020 for season three, which is in line with the show debuting a new season every other year. HBO brought some more heat to Comic-Con with an extended trailer of their show Watchmen. The series is inspired by the classic graphic novel of the same name, but will tell a story specifically for T.V. in which masked vigilantes become outlawed because of their violent method in an alternate reality of the U.S. Despite the ways of the land, some vigilantes gather to start a revolution while others are out to stifle things before it’s too late. In the trailer, Regina King seems to play a vigilante or masked law woman who’s kicking down doors and taking names. Check it out above, then you can catch Watchmen when it hits HBO in October.
Source: Alberto E. Rodriguez / Getty If you’re a fan of Marvel, you too shouted #blackgirlmagic at the big screen when Tessa Thompson was crowned the new king of Asgard. An honor bestowed on her by a bloated Tho, who decided it was time for a new ruler. During Comic Con this weekend, Tessa revealed, not only will Valkyrie appear in Thor: Love and Thunder , she will be looking for love in the same sex, making her Marvel’s first on-screen LGBTQ superhero. “As new king [of Asgard], she needs to find her queen. That will be the first order of business,” Tessa revealed during Marvel Studio’s Hall H panel at Comic-Con . Tessa’s bad a** character Valkyrie is originally bisexual in the comics so it only made sense to have her live-action portrayal match. Tessa confirmed she is bisexual in an earlier interview with NetAPorter.com. “I’m attracted to men and also to women,” she said. During the interview, a few of her comments were taken out of context and led to rumors she was dating Janelle Monae . She fanned flames when she appeared in Monae’s music video, but the two have been mum about their “connection” since. Thor: Love and Thunder opens Nov. 5, 2021. RELATED STORIES: Tessa Thompson Says Michael B. Jordan’s DMs Are Full Of Women Offering Him Sandwiches Tessa Thompson Confirms Connection With Janelle Monae: “We Vibrate On The Same Frequency” ‘Captain Marvel’ Is A Woman And She’s Here To Save The Universe [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2959432″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Kevin Winter / Getty F or years Marvel fans have been screaming for the return of the legendary Day Walker to the big screen. Last night (July 20) in Hall H at San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studio’s chief, Kevin Feige made dreams come true. While announcing the MCU’s 4th Phase which will be — the most inclusive, diverse and outright craziest one yet,— he announced Blade is coming back. BUT, he also revealed to the surprise of the crowd, 2-time Academy Award-winning actor Mahershala Ali will be wielding the vampire hunter’s legendary sword. Just announced in Hall H at #SDCC , Marvel Studios’ BLADE with Mahershala Ali. pic.twitter.com/mtrDBy5OV0 — Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) July 21, 2019 The announcement of Ali becoming Blade came at the end of the 90-minute presentation that was jam-packed with announcements. Feige revealed that Phase 4 will include 10 films plus original Disney+ series that will tie-in with the movies. Source: Kevin Winter / Getty When it launches next year, fans can look forward to these films and shows: Black Widow (May 1st, 2020), Falcon and the Winter Soldier (Fall 2020), The Eternals (November 6th, 2020), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (February 12, 2021), WandaVision (Spring 2021), Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness (May 7th, 2021), Loki (Spring 2021), What If (Summer 2021), Hawkeye (Fall 2021), and Thor: Love and Thunder (November 5th, 2021). Scarlett Johansson will reprise her role as Natasha Romanoff, with Stranger Things’ star David Harbour playing the villain, Taskmaster. Black Widow which will serve as a prequel. The Eternals based on Jack Kirby’s comics of the same name will follow a group of beings who use their powers to protect humans in the future. The film boasts an impressive cast with Richard Madden, Kumail Nanjiani, Brian Tyree Henry , Salma Hayek, and Angelina Jolie all being confirmed. Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings which will be the first Asian superhero film will star the titular character played by Canadian-Chinese actor Simu Liu. In it, he will face-off against The Mandarin (Tony Leung), the ten ring wearing villain who was supposed to be in Iron Man 3 but turned out to be a fake played by Sir Ben Kingsley. Awkwafina will also be in the movie in a yet-to-be-revealed role. MCU fans also learned that Natalie Portman will return in the Taika Waititi directed Thor: Love and Thunder , the follow-up to Ragnarok . This time around, Jane Foster won’t just serve as the Lord of Thunder’s love interest but will be wielding the mighty hammer, Mjolnir and will become Thor. Another groundbreaking moment in the film will be Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson) becoming Marvel’s first LGBTQ superhero. In the upcoming movie, she will be looking for her queen in the sequel. The next Doctor Strange (Benedict Cumberbatch) movie will see the master of magic and martial arts team-up with Scarlet Witch (Elizabeth Olsen). In the film which is interestingly described as Marvel’s first horror film, Strange will explore the Multiverse first hinted at in Spider-Man: Far From Home . The film will directly follow the events of the Disney+ series WandaVision. The original show will see the return of the Bruce Banner and Tony Stark’s (RIP) creation Vision, who was killed by Thanos in Infinity War . Feige before closing things out also revealed that the Fantastic Four and The X-Men are on the way. He dropped the surprise announcement stating he didn’t have enough time to squeeze them in. Expect to learn more about the upcoming Marvel Studio’s slate at the D23 Expo. For reactions to the big Blade announcement, you can hit the gallery below. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://cassiuslife.com” id=”94368″ overlay=”true”] Photo: Kevin Winter / Getty
