Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Denzel Washington Honored By AFI We’re so happy to see Denzel Washington was honored this week with the 47th AFI Life Achievement Award. He was joined at the star studded event by his wife Pauletta, son John David and daughter Katia. We love this red carpet exchange he had with Access reporter Scott Evans. Do you think you’d have it in you to do a Denzel impression for Denzel? Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News A gang of celebs were in the building for the big event, including Issa Rae, Mahershala Ali and Ava Duvernay. Previous Denzel collaborators Morgan Freeman, Paula Patton and Joy Bryant were also in attendance. Check out more photos below then hit the flip for Beyoncé’s tribute to Melina Matsoukas who was also honored at the event.
Source: WENN.com / WENN Jay-Z’s Latest Investment Is A Vegan Cookie Company The news of Jay-Z officially becoming a billionaire is still fresh in everyone’s mind, and just like always, the rap mogul is already on to the next one as he continues to expand his business portfolio. The rapper’s venture capital firm Marcy Venture Partners led a $1 million seed funding round with a company that specializes in making vegan cookies. The company, Partake Foods, is a Black-owned start-up that makes health-conscious food products and specializes in producing food items that are free of the United State’s top eight allergens. According to reports, other notable investors in Partake Foods’ first major round of funding include The Factory, Backstage Capital, SoFi Venture, and Chuck Muth. This latest investment is not the first time Shawn Carter has backed a plant-based company. The Brooklyn native recently invested in Impossible Foods’ fifth equity funding round along with a slew of other celebrities. The company, known for its meatless hamburger patty, raised a total of $300 million. Jay isn’t new to this whole vegan thing, either. Along with his wife, Beyoncé, Hov co-owns 22 Days Nutrition, a company designed to encourage others to commit to a 22-day vegan challenge. The couple, who primarily eats mostly plant-based, have been vocal enthusiasts of the vegan lifestyle, with Bey publicly adapting a strict plant-based diet to prepare for her iconic Coachella performance in 2018. As for Partake Foods, the company was founded back in 2016 by former Coca-Cola national sales director, Denise Woodard. The decision to start her own company was directly inspired by her daughter developing a severe allergy to several foods. “I couldn’t figure out how to make a gluten-free, corn-free, egg-free cookie, so I went to buy one, but couldn’t find any,” Woodard said to People at the time. The cookies that they make are completely vegan and are free of peanuts, tree nuts, eggs, milk, soy, gluten, fish and shellfish, as well as are non-GMO, free of artificial flavors, and free of preservatives. Partake Foods can be found in over 300 stores and are expected to more than triple that number by the end of the year.
Source: Robin L Marshall / Getty Carl Crawford Welcomes Another Baby? It seems like Carl Crawford has another baby to care for. The retired MLB baller turned music mogul just (allegedly) welcomed a baby girl at the end of last year with a Texas area woman named Gabby . Now another woman from Houston named Megan is showing off her newborn seed who has Carl’s last name. So far neither the mom or Carl has confirmed publicly he is the dad, but the streets are talking! Megan Monae shared photos of her over the moon-themed baby shower and newborn baby to Instagram. Rumors are swirling that Carl is the father of the baby boy, who bears a striking resemblance to his alleged father. Here she is: View this post on Instagram Patiently waiting on my baby boy A post shared by MeganMonae (@megan_monae) on Mar 21, 2019 at 5:10pm PDT Hit the flip to see Megan’s baby boy, Carson D. Crawford. Does he look like Carl to YOU?
Source: Theo Wargo / Getty Fans Call DJ Khaled “FAKE” After Tantrum Reports Whew chile! Dj Khaled is catching heat after a report exposed how allegedly nasty and rude he was towards his label over his flopping album streams. A source says Khaled stormed in Epic records and with his entourage and was “angry” and “yelling” after finding that his recent album failed to debut at the top of the charts. Reportedly he went on an EPIC rant that turned folks off who work for him. Page Six reports: ‘He threw a temper tantrum,” blaming the also-ran album placing on his label chiefs’ not understanding streaming services and bundle deals. A second source, who also described how the disappointed DJ did not hold back his displeasure, added, “No. 2 won’t do for Khaled. He was not happy when the album didn’t debut at No. 1 . . . Not happy at all.” An industry insider added: “He was furious. There was some nasty stuff said. Publicly, he’s all about ‘positivity,’ but there is a mean side to him that people don’t see . . . He overhyped the record and blew it up as his biggest album ever.” YIKES! Khaled also posted and deleted a video where he seemingly berated Tyler The Creator’s number 1 album as “mysterious music.” This isn’t the Dj Khaled that folks are are used to online, who likes to preach positivity and folks are calling him out for his salty behavior. so much of @djkhaled 's brand is positivity and wanting/seeing success for others. it's always been about there being room out here for everyone to win until he isn't the one winning…then all the inspirational shit goes out the window. #WeThePressed — Jamal (@JamalJimoh) June 7, 2019 Hit the flip to see how folks are responding to DJ Khaled being seemingly salty over being second best. They’re dragging him!
Source: Gina Wetzler / Getty Lil Xan Pulls Out A Handgun During Gas Station Altercation Lil Xan pulled out a handgun and pointed it at a man who confronted the rapper about once calling Tupac “boring,” and now the incident is being investigated by the LAPD. According to reports and video obtained by TMZ , the altercation went down shortly before 10 PM on Friday in a 7-Eleven parking lot near downtown Los Angeles. The person shooting the video says that he asked Lil Xan why he “talked s**t” about Tupac last year in an interview. Things went to a whole new level when the guy called Xan a “b***h,” which is when he started shouting back at the guy, yelling, “What the f**k you want, bruh?? Get the f**k out, n***a!!!” This is when the rapper started flashing what looks to be a semi-automatic handgun as he walked to his Mercedes-Benz SUV with his girlfriend, Annie Smith. Annie joined in, yelling back at the guy, “You started it, you dumb f**k.” As the pair got into their ride, Xan brandished the weapon one more time. They ended up driving off without any further incident, but the guy filed a report with LAPD. As for Lil Xan, he says he only pulled out the gun to protect himself from an attack. He feels like the man was antagonizing him over a comment that was made way back in March 2018. He posted to his Instagram story following the incident, writing, “the media is gonna try and twist what just happened at a gas station, I was about to be attacked and resorted to having to use self defend, f**k all you old head a** b**ches still talking bout that 2pac s**t live your own life And stop picking on a kid.”
Source: Apega/WENN.com / WENN Gabrielle Union Sends Out Some Very Important Thank You Letters After gracing the cover of Glamour magazine back in April, Gabrielle Union stopped by the offices to write thank you letters to some of the most important people in her life. Check out the heart-warming video down below to see just what–and who–Gabrielle is thankful for, along with the priceless reactions from her loved ones after receiving the letters.
Source: Roy Rochlin / Getty Ray J Is Taking His Investment Game To Another Level Ray J is ready to collect the bag from the booming marijuana industry. According to TMZ the 38-year-old entrepreneur reportedly invested $5 million to launch his new cannabis brand management company called “William Ray LA”. The Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood star reportedly already has an indoor grow house and will feature pre-rolled indica and sativa joints called, “Ray J’s.” He also plans to offer a Peanut Butter and Jelly strand of marijuana flower, Purple Lyric THC drink edibles, flavored packaging, along with a whole gang of other products. “I’m serving as the company with the license to sell and distribute in many states! Starting with Cali , Arizona , Kentucky! Still adding more companies and more brands all year long!!! Things don’t happen over night!! Let’s make this a successful journey.” View this post on Instagram “ WILLIAM RAY LA “ JUST LAUNCHED MY NEW CANNABIS BRAND MANAGEMENT FIRM! – PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY FLOWER – OIL AND PURPLE LYRIQ THC DRINK- EDIBLES – FLAVORED PACKAGING- And a lot more!! I’m serving as the company with the license to sell and distribute in many states! Starting with Cali , Arizona , Kentucky! Still adding more companies and more brands all year long!! Things don’t happen over night!! Let’s make this a successful journey!!! More info on the way!! Click the link in my bio to purchase and for any questions about WILLIAM RAY LA – NEW WRLA JET TO GET US HIGH IN THE SKY!! #G450 #treehouse #WILLIAMRAYLa #peanutbutterandJelly #cannabis #weed #smoke #oil #C21Meds #kentucky #arizona #PB&J #indica #sativa #hybrid #PJ A post shared by Ray J (Raytron Dadon) (@rayj) on Jun 3, 2019 at 3:49pm PDT View this post on Instagram WILLIAM RAY LA (Cannabis and CBD Brand Management Firm) Here are the first wave of products that will be available July 1st 2019. INFUZION FOODS – Infuzion Foods creates premium elevated high-end cannabis-infused chocolates made with only the best all-natural ingredients. Infuzion Foods are suitable for an exclusive gift for anyone new to the edible world. Their products are lab tested for the highest quality, consistent dosing and out of this world good. Flavors include S’mores, Almond Toffee Pretzel, Peppermint and Turtle Pecan. PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY FLOWER (INDICA) – Upon sight – this well cultivated rare batch of PB&J shines with trichones crystals and vibrant colors such as purple , light green and orange and white pistils. This strain gives off aromas of savory peanuts and sweet grape leaving an nostalgic and comforting vibe along with a hint of gas. This flower is extremely sticky staying true to its name of Peanut butter and Jelly. It’s ability to create both a relaxing euphoric high calms your Ming and body. May help alleviate stress and mild aches and pains. 3.5 GRAMS PER JAR. RED PHI (Oil)- Developed by medical scientists in California, Red Phi only uses triple-tested CO2 cannabis oil distillate. Red Phi is BAS Infused certified, being California’s first seal for clean processes and GMP. They have 25 award-winning strains , all delivering the complex entourage benefits of the plant in a form that is flavorful, potent, discreet and always consistent. BURNIE’S – Burnie’s is premium high octane from Burnie’s personal stash with (INDICA) (SATIVA) and (HYBRID) limited strains of artisan-grown flower. It exemplifies the classic “Weekend at Burnie’s” lifestyle. They also feature a limited-edition, accurately-dosed infused edible line with White Cheddar Pretzels, Cool Ranch Pretzels, Sweet & Spicy BBQ Pretzels and Savory Pretzels. WRLA INFO William Ray LA is a branding and license management company overseeing a myriad of brands ranging from startups to global giants. We bridge a connection between brands and their audience through culture, values, and passion. We bring out the best in our brands by evoking senses of emotion and personal co A post shared by Ray J (Raytron Dadon) (@rayj) on Jun 6, 2019 at 5:21pm PDT
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty Jamie Foxx And His Daughter Corinne Reveal What It’s Like Working Together Jamie Foxx and his daughter Corinne stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Friday to talk about the brand new show they’re working on together, Beat Shazam . While they’re in the building, these two also talk about what their relationship is like offscreen, Jamie embarrassing Corinne, and Jamie’s portrayal of George Jefferson in Jimmy and Norman Lear’s special “Live in Front of a Studio Audience.” Check out the clip down below to see just how hilarious these two are when they’re together.
Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Amber Rose Says She’s Skipping Slutwalk This Year Because Of Baby Baking Amber Rose and her boo Anthony Edwards had an eventful Thursday, making stops at the dentist and for a bite to eat at Il Pastaio in Beverly Hills before the paps caught up to them and asked a gang of random questions. They started out with questions about the Beyhive sending death threats then graduated to pregnancy sex questions before Amber had to tell Anthony to “stop talking.” Pure comedy riiiiight?! Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Amber also confirmed she will not be doing her Slutwalk this year because she’s avoiding stress. Source: ENT/ SplashNews / Splash News Hit the flip for more photos of Amber and Anthony out and about baby bumpin.
Beyonce about to ask why they keep putting the ball in the basket if it's gonna fall out pic.twitter.com/l4OG9euBCn — Desus Nice (@desusnice) May 11, 2014 Queen Bey’s FUNNIEST Courtside Moments We LOVE when Jay Z forces Queen Bey to watch “the sports” in front of millions (especially when bae-in-her-head Bron-Bron is playing) so you already know we had to bring you her best (and funniest) courtside moments from over the years (and yes, the other night ) for your weekend funny. “I said she's good, playa” RT @charles270 : Hov is about to slap the Soul Glo out of his head pic.twitter.com/XE57bKN9mb — wayne.jpg (@35mmPapi) February 4, 2014 Hit the flip for Queen Bey’s funniest (and shadiest) courtside moments (so far).
