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Gabriel Diniz, Latin Pop Star, Dies in Plane Crash

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Gabriel Diniz, a popular Latin pop star, died on Monday when he was a passenger on board a plane that crashed en route to his girlfriend’s birthday party. He was 28 years old. “It is with great pain that we can confirm the death of Gabriel Diniz and the plane’s crew,” Diniz’s management team said in a statement that confirmed the artist’s passing. According to various local news reports, Diniz and two pilots died when their small plane crashed in the town of Porto do Mato, Estância, on the southern coast of Sergipe, Brazil. Officials from the local fire department responded to the scene and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Many more details will likely emerge in the near future — but w eknow Diniz was on his way to celebrate the birthday of girlfriend Karoline Calheiros. Here is an Instagram photo of the couple: Diniz, probably best known for the track “Jennifer,” had just performed in Feira de Santana, located northwest of Salvador. On May 26, Gabriel shared photos from his performance, sharing a message with his fans at the same time. “Always a joy to return to Feira de Santana and be greeted with such joy and with so much positive energy thank you for the kindness guys,” reads his post, translated to English. “A real crowd enjoying our show,” this message concluded. “Until next time God willing.” Diniz had more than two million subscribers on YouTube and 4.5 million followers on Instagram. He struck it big at first with his 2016 song “Paraquedas.” Gabriel’s friend, soccer player Roberto Firmino, took to Instagram to pay tribute to his late pal. “There are things that are hard to believe, the chip does not fal. The message of love and joy that you left here on earth was incredible. Glad to have met you. Rest in peace.” Diniz performed at the athlete’s 2017 wedding to Larissa Pereira — and she also paid tribute to the singer in the hours after his death, sharing a picture of thim at the event and writing: He participated in the happiest day of my life, he was there doing his best. Pereira ended her post with a message for the late star’s girlfriend, Calheiros. It reads as follows: I really do not know what to tell you, I wanted to be here just wishing you Happy birthday, but I also say that I’m praying a lot for you. Asking God to comfort your heart and understanding you to understand that His plans are sometimes not ours, but what matters is that one day we will all find ourselves in a much better place. We send our condolences to the friends, family members and loved ones of Gabriel Diniz. May he rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Iggy Azalea Vows Legal Action Against Fiend Behind Shocking Photo Leak

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Like most people, we’ve thrown shade at Iggy Azalea a time or two in the past. But what has happened to her is shocking. Iggy is the latest celebrity victim of nude photo leaks, and these weren’t stolen from her phone — they’re outtakes from a professional photoshoot. In a lengthy message, Iggy has promised legal action against the creep who leaked the photos that should have been deleted years ago. “Recently some outtakes from my 2016 GQ magazine cover were leaked to the public,” Iggy’s heartfelt social media post begins. A couple of photos surfaced from a clearly professional shoot, showing Iggy in underwear and translucent boxers … with her breasts exposed. Iggy notes that “a lot of high profile women have shot covers for GQ with a strategically placed hand ect Covering their breasts etc.” “I always felt they were very beautiful covers,” she explains. “So I jumped at the opportunity.” “I hadn’t seen other women’s covers leak,” Iggy adds. “So I felt comfortable (on a closed set) to model for such a reputable magazine.” Iggy emphasizes that she only did so “knowing only the images with my hands covering would be considered for print.” “I never consented to taking topless pictures for potential release, period,” she affirms.  “It was my understanding BEFORE shooting,” Iggy adds. “GQ do not print topless pictures.” “There was no reason for anyone to have kept the outtakes from the shoot,” she expresses. Iggy shares: “I’m surprised and angry that they were not immediately deleted after the final images were selected.” “I feel blindsided, embarrassed, violated, angry, sad, and a million other things,” Iggy’s post continues. “Not solely because I didn’t consent to this,” she notes. “But also because of the vile way people have reacted.” “A lot of the comments I see from men in particular taking things even further,” Iggy laments. “And,” Iggy has seen these men “sharing their thoughts and fantasies in regards to my body had honestly disturbed me.” “The outright wicked things people say is overwhelming & makes me feel like throwing up,” she expresses. “If you’ve ever been humiliated before in front of family and those you care about,” Iggy suggests. “Maybe you can relate to what I’m going through.” “It’s like a nuclear bomb that explodes and not only destroys you emotionally, but leaves a path of destruction in your personal life,” she explains. “I fully intend on finding out where the leak originated,” Iggy writes. “And pressing criminal charges in regard to this.” Some might disagree with her seeking to exact revenge, but she lays out exactly why she’s taking this route. “It’s important to me that someone actually be held accountable for their actions,” she explains. “And the way it impacts my life.” “I have seen some really vicious s–t written in the last 24 hours,” Iggy reveals. “And,” she continues. “It is too much for me to handle.” “For now,” she explains. “It’s best to keep my accounts deactivated.” Both her Twitter and Instagram are deactivated at the moment, beginning a short time after she shared her message — knowing that it would be preserved. Iggy concludes by imploring her fans and followers to “please be kinder to one another.” Please understand that just because Iggy’s photos were part of an official photoshoot does not make this okay. Photos taken in private — such as behind-the-scenes looks or outtakes like these — should only be shared with consent. Similarly, the fact that Iggy is drop-dead gorgeous with a figure to match doesn’t mean that she should be “flattered” at this hateful leak. It’s a violation. Shame on the person who kept the photos, shame on the person who leaked the photos. And quite frankly, shame on the people who decided to sexually harass Iggy in her social media mentions.

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Teen Mom 2 Reunion Recap: Jenelle Evans Lies on TV One Last Time!

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Jenelle Evans has gone through a number of changes during her time in the Teen Mom 2 spotlight. But several tendencies have remained sadly constant. Chief among them is Evans' shaky relationship with the truth. Yes, if you know Jenelle, you know she loves to lie. Or maybe she just can't stop herself from lying. Hell, maybe she's one of those deeply delusional types, and she doesn't even realize she's spewing BS. Whatever the case, dishonesty is second nature to the mother of three, and she was at the top of her game while squaring off with Nessa during this week's Teen Mom 2 reunion. Take a look: 1. Ready For Battle On last week’s reunion, Jenelle stormed off set after host Nessa Diab confronted her about comments Jenelle posted on social media regarding Nessa’s boyfriend, Colin Kaepernick. 2. The Doctor Is In On Monday’s episode, however, Dr. Drew intervened and convinced Evans to re-take the stage. 3. So … Timing Was the Issue? “She couldn’t wait ’til the end? ‘Til we were done?” Jenelle cried backstage. “I’ve been having so many medical issues this whole trip, and the first thing I go out on stage, I get attacked 4. Back At It Yes, Evans offered up some absurd excuses for her behavior, but eventually, she returned to the stage on the condition that her mother, Barbara Evans, be permitted to join her. 5. Confronted By Nessa Nessa stuck to her guns and asked Jenelle again about her comments regarding Kaepernick — and Jenelle responded in cowardly fashion, as usual. 6. A for Effort Evans insisted that she never made any such comments and that the anti-Kaepernick statements mysteriously appeared on her accounts. You almost have to admire the shamelessness. Almost. View Slideshow

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June Shannon: Being Robbed Blind Amid Crack Cocaine Case?

Posted on May 28, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Seeing her overall health in danger, June Shannon's family staged an intervention on From Not to Hot . During the very special episode, Pumpkin Shannon shared some jarring details about her mother, including how the arrest went down. In addition to details about the crack cocaine arrest, Pumpkin shared the worrisome news that Mama June's bank account is being drained. WeTV aired a From Not to Hot special episode, titled “Road to Intervention.” Back in March, June was arrested alongside troubled boyfriend Geno Doak for possession of crack cocaine. Notably, Geno was also arrested under the accusation of domestic violence towards June, which has made fans very worried for her. Now there is a new cause for concern that many have not considered. During the special, Pumpkin told June that she had been monitoring her bank account, and that June's funds had been deteriorating. The special also included new details about June's arrest. According to Pumpkin, June and Geno “always” argue while they're driving. (Contrary to popular opinion, it's healthy for couples to rarely argue and to never get into fights; if you “always” fight, you should break up) This time, she says, it was particularly bad, and grew worse as they pulled over at a gas station. Though fans had assumed that a witness had dialed 9-1-1, Pumpkin reveals that it was June herself who called the police. So, while Geno was purchasing an energy drink, June apparently called the police not once, but twice — hanging up both times. It turned out that a nearby vehicle just happened to be an unmarked police SUV. The officer within that car is the one who first approached June and Deno. Moriah, a producer for From Not to Hot , points out that June must have been feeling afraid if she dialed emergency services twice. “Something,” Pumpkin says. “Whatever happened caused her to call the cops.” “And she knows what's going on isn't right,” observes June's sister, Joanne “Doe Doe” Shannon. “She just never knows how to get out of it,” she expresses. We then see a flashback to footage of June confessing that there are stories about Geno bringing women to June's house for sex. (Notably, he's accused of paying thousands of dollars for these hookups) Even as June is worried about this, she refers to Geno as being “like her soulmate.” It's clear that the various people in June's life who are not Geno Doak are concerned for her. They fear for her deteriorating health. Producer Moriah even recalls having checked June's hand when she began to lose all sensation in it. They have real concerns about her physical safety around Geno, despite claims that he never physically laid a hand on her during their fight. And quite frankly, they are worried about her finances these days. Whether what's happening is just June spending recklessly or a certain someone dipping into her funds to pay for himself, that's alarming. June is a wealthy woman thanks to her reality career, but reality stars have made many times more than she has and then lost it all in a short time. We hope that June takes a turn for the better in all aspects of her life.

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Daniel Wright, Former Biggest Loser Contestant, Dies at 30

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

Daniel Wright, a former contestant on NBC’s reality competition The Biggest Loser, died this week almost two years after first being diagnosed with cancer. He was 30 years old. Wright competed on the seventh season of the long-running weight-loss reality series. He passed away on Sunday morning from leukemia, a multitude of his Biggest Loser costars sadly confirmed on social media. “I am so so heartbroken to hear about Daniel Wright this morning. He has fought SO HARD during his battle with cancer & more,” former contestant Courtney Crozier Respess wrote on Facebook, for example. She added: “This man is one of the kindest people I have ever met & is a true difference maker in this world! “His faith has never faded, even in the darkest of times. I am honored to have known him!!!” Daniel was married to another former Biggest Loser Star, Rebecca Wright, who had been keeping fans apprised on her husband’s health on her Facebook page. In her most recent update on May 24, she said Wright’s doctors were doing an endoscopy at the hospital and asked fans for prayers. The prognosis did not sound positive. “So last night Daniel Wright had a lot of blood clots come out of his stool &this morning he threw up blood so they are doing a Endoscopy here in the next couple of hours to find the source of the bleed & then clamp,band,flush,or cauterize the source,” the post read. “This comes with complications be cause he is so sick but more if we do nothing!” Rebecca continued at this time: “Yesterday, the Lord broke me down & today because of your prayers & my pleading our Lord has made me warrior strong!! I will let you know when they will be doing the procedure as soon as I know. “He is much more alert today but still quite foggy. Once that’s all finished they’re going to be switching him back to the CVVHD or continuous dialysis because he’s so weak and we need to get him to make that urine!!  “Man alive this is insane & alone seems impossible but with GOD all things are possible. THANK YOU for your prayers & well wish I adore you all!!!!” Wright was initially diagnosed in October of 2017. He had started to return to work and to regain some normalcy in his life … when he relapsed with a more severe case of leukemia in December of 2018, according to his GoFundMe page, which remains active. Within 24 hours of this relapse, Wright was transported by ambulance to an Iowa City hospital,. This is where he spent nearly four weeks dealing with “fevers, infections, low blood counts, chemotherapy side effects, and attempts with immunotherapy treatments,” the GoFundMe states. Wrote Season 12’s Joe Mitchell as a tribute tribute to his friend on Monday. He’s pictured here with Rebecca, shortly after leaving the hospital earlier this year: Wrote Season 12’s Joe Mitchell as a tribute tribute to his friend on Monday: “Please keep Rebecca Wright and her family in your thoughts and prayers. After a long heroic fight, my fellow Biggest Loser and Browns fan Daniel Wright is at peace now in our Lord and Saviors arms. “He was a hero and a man of faith who inspired so many, including me, during his short time on this earth. “He and his lovely bride showed the whole world what true love, faith and commitment are all about and he will be truly missed.” May Daniel Wright rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam

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Jenelle Evans: I’m a Killer Mom, Dude!

Posted on May 25, 2019 by Benny Hollywood| Leave a comment

If most people were in Jenelle Evans’ shoes … Well, thankfully, most people wouldn’t find themselves in Jenelle Evans’ shoes, but if they did, they’d probably be feeling really bad these days. To say the very, very least. Jenelle, as you surely know, has had all of her children removed from her home while police investigate her creeper husband, David Eason, after he beat and killed her dog . So if you were in her position, you’d probably be hysterical, right? You’d probably be divorcing your husband for ruining your life and being a genuine monster and doing everything in your power to get your kids back. Feelings of guilt would creep in, too — you know, that good old-fashioned mom guilt. But don’t worry, because Jenelle’s got this covered, dude. She’s not leaving David, she’s not worried about the kids, and she’s definitely not worried about being a bad mother. Rumor has it that on Tuesday, the judge in Jenelle’s custody case will make the final decision for where the kids will go next — whether they’ll go back to the swamp or stay with their temporary guardians. So what did she do on Friday, the last court date before the big decision? She went home early because she wasn’t feeling well, missing an hour of supervised visitation with the children. That can’t be a good look, right? That she can’t even bother to have a visit with her kids during this very serious time? Well, it gets worse! An insider spoke with Hollywood Life about what’s been going on with Jenelle behind the scenes, and it’s .. well, it’s just as depressing as you’d think. As the source tells it, “Jenelle has no intention of leaving David and is working with her lawyers on fighting this case no matter what.” “Jenelle doesn’t know what she’d do without David by her side right now because he has been a huge support system, and she’s leaning on him more than ever now.” Several sources have claimed that she was told that if she’d just leave David, even just for right now, she could get the kids back, because it’s his fault they’re in this position in the first place . But sure, she needs him for support in dealing with things that he did. Sure. This insider also says that Jenelle “knows she’s an amazing mom, and she loves her kids, and will do anything to get them back.” Uh … OK. “But Jenelle doesn’t feel she has to leave David to do so, and is prepared to do whatever it takes to get her family back together again.” And hey, “if that means a lengthy court battle then so be it, she is ready for whatever she needs to do.” Another source adds that “Jenelle is not showing any signs of turning on David . If anything, this seems to have them closer because they are now working together to do everything they can to get back custody of the kids.” “Whatever anyone might think of Jenelle, those kids mean everything to her, they’re her world and she’s fighting like hell to get this overturned, she won’t stop until she gets her kids back,” the source says. “Jenelle and David are very united on wanting that.” This person goes on to explain that “having everyone shaming David and blaming him is not helping because that always just makes Jenelle more isolated and more dependent on him.” “So the people in her life that care about her are being very cautious with everything they say. No one wants to risk saying the wrong thing and upsetting Jenelle more.” Speaking of getting upset, a third insider chimed in to say that ” Jenelle has considered leaving David multiple times , but he has a way of talking Jenelle out of it easily and somehow manages to keep her around.” Sadly enough, “it’s also obvious that she is scared to leave him because although Jenelle loves and cares for David, deep down, she is scared what could happen if she does.” “Jenelle knows deep down that David has dangerous tendencies due to his behavior and past and there is a real fear that he could hurt her.” But as is the case with so many abusive relationships, “she swears she loves him and says that’s why she’s continued to stay with him.” “She has legitimately said they have a strong marriage, which friends feel is so sad. They really feel for Jenelle and hope she can find the strength to leave.” If all of this is true, then it seems like Jenelle is in deep, deep denial about pretty much everything. She’s not being a good mother, David isn’t helping her, and they definitely don’t have a strong marriage. We really don’t understand how she can believe he even loves her, given all he’s done. Still, let’s hope that Jenelle can find her way out of this and away from David, all right? And, above all, that the children stay safe and protected through everything. View Slideshow: Jenelle Evans Leaves Court Without Kids OR David: What Happened?!

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Here’s How Arya Starks Actress Maisie Williams Wishes “Game Of Thrones” Would Have Ended Differently

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

View this post on Instagram Only ONE episode left of the LAST ( ) season of #gameofthrones – the absolute legend @maisie_williams as #aryastark #GoT #nikon #smpsp #hbo #stillsphotographer #season8 #forthethrone #maisiewilliams A post shared by Helen Sloan (@helenstills) on May 14, 2019 at 3:03pm PDT “Game Of Thrones” Actresses Admit The Ending Was Disappointing “Game of Thrones’” finale left much to be desired for many longtime fans of the show, but it turns out that the show’s actors would have written different endings for themselves as well. In an interview with Entertainment Weekly , Maisie Williams said her biggest regret for her character was not getting a season 8 scene with Cersei actress Lena Headey. “I just wanted to be on set with Lena again, she’s good fun,” Williams explained. “And I wanted Arya to kill Cersei even if it means [Arya] dies too. Even up to the point when Cersei’s with Jaime I thought [while reading the script], ‘He’s going to whip off his face [and reveal its Arya]’ and they’re both going to die. I thought that’s what Arya’s drive has been.” We’re pretty sure the WHOLE world of watchers were disappointed that Arya didn’t employ any of her Many-Faced-God skills during Season 8 — and it would have been especially gratifying against Cersei as Jaime, right? View this post on Instagram As I watch all the “thank yous” and all the final “goodbyes” on screen – a flood of emotions accompanies each one. All the thankyous, all the final goodbyes behind the camera. Our wonderful #gameofthrones family… we’ll always have Westeros @maisie_williams #maisiewilliams #rorymccann #aryastark #sandorclegane #GoT #nikon #smpsp #hbo #stillsphotographer #season8 #forthethrone A post shared by Helen Sloan (@helenstills) on May 13, 2019 at 1:44pm PDT Williams says ultimately she understood the direction show writers decided to take with Arya: “The Hound says, ‘You want to be like me? You want to live your life like me?’” Williams said. “In my head, the answer was: ‘Yeah.’ But I guess sleeping with Gendry, seeing Jon again, realizing she’s not just fighting for herself anymore but also her family — it’s bringing up all these human emotions that Arya hasn’t felt for a long time. When The Hound asks her if she has another option, all of a sudden there are so many more things in [Arya’s] life that she can live for, that she can do. It was a shock for me because that wasn’t how I envisioned her arc going this year. Then I realized there were other things I could play, bringing Arya back to being a 16-year-old again.” “It’s not a Game of Thrones ending for Arya, it’s a happy ending,” she concludes. “It gave me a place to take Arya that I never thought I’d go with her again.” View this post on Instagram Beautiful @nathalieemmanuel You represented hope and true strength. I didn’t like that day up there A post shared by Lena Headey (@iamlenaheadey) on May 13, 2019 at 11:23pm PDT Williams isn’t the only one who was looking for an Arya/Cersei faceoff. According to EW, Headey said she hoped she’d have a scene with Williams in the final season as well. “I lived that fantasy until I read the script,” Headey said. “There were chunky scenes and it was nothing that I had dreamt about. It was a bit of come down and you have to accept that it wasn’t to be. There is something poetic about the way it all happens in the end with her and Jaime.” She’s right — there’s nothing anyone can do but to accept the weak a** ending that the writers gave us. What do your “GOT” alternate endings look like?

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90 Day Fiance Happily Ever After Sneak Peek: Larissa Lima Reveals She Has Two Kids

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

We knew that this was coming ever since Larissa Lima addressed abandoning her kids on social media earlier this week. Larissa has kids in Brazil, and for the first time ever, she's talking about it on 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? To say that Debbie is shocked is an understatemen. In this sneak peek, her reaction is strongly negative. This sneak peek clip of 90 Day Fiance: Happily Ever After? opens with Larissa, Colt, and Debbie seated an outside table. That sounds like a nightmare in Nevada, but hey, it's probably easier for the crew to film that way. Things are sort of tense even before Larissa spills the truth, but Debbie's current dye job is looking great in this lighting. “Debbie,” Larissa says nervously. “I have something to say to you.” She immediately grimaces with anxiety. You can tell how much Debbie's opinion used to mean to her. “Okay,” Debbie says. This isn't a surprise to her — because the 90 Day Fiance crew is all set up and the tension is palpable. Debbie has clearly been thinking of what Colt and Larissa could be planning to spring on her. “You're pregnant?” Debbie guesses. If that had been the case, Debbie would have been shattering the tension effortlessly. But that's not the news that Larissa had to reveal. “I have kids,” Larissa says seriously, slowly nodding. Debbie, though clearly surprised, nods. “You have children,” she says, confirming that she understood Larissa despite her accent. Keep in mind that, for this point, Debbie and Larissa have been sharing a house for months and months. This isn't news to Colt, but neither of them have shared this information wtih Debbie in all of this time. Larissa nods. Debbie begins to visibly tear up. Larissa glances, both apologetically and awkwardly, back and forth between Debbie and her son, Colt. Clearly, she expects Colt to say something to his mother. Instead, he apparently just sits there awkwardly as a spectator. He … could really work on his social skills. That would be ideal if he wants to continue with his reality career or just being a person. After a few moments of silence (or what has been edited to look like silence), Debbie stands up and goes inside. Inside, the camera follows Debbie as she says “I need a drink.” “They haven't told me anything about it,” Debbie confirms to the camera in a voiceover. And Debbie is, frankly, more than a little pissed. “I am so angry with her,” Debbie expresses in a confessional moment. She says that it's absolutely her business “because it's our family, and I need to know what's going on.” That is extremely fair. “I'm a little disappointed that you guys didn't tell me,” Debbie admits, having rejoined her son and her daughter-in-law at the table. “It hurt me that no one had discussed it with me,” she confesses. “I always wanted to tell you,” Larissa bursts in. “But it's a complicated situation.” “From the beginning,” Larissa observes. “We don't get along.” “So, every time that I see the way that you take care of Coltee,” Larissa explains. “'How will I explain to you that I have kids in Brazil?'” “It was chickens–t of her to do that,” Debbie admits. “I'm sorry,” she adds. “But it was.” “I love Colt,” Larissa explains at the table. “So what will his mother, that did everything for him, think about it?” “When Larissa told me how she felt about me,” Debbie later confesses to the camera. “I understood why she didn't tell me about having children. “She was scared,” Debbie assesses. “And I don't think she trusted anybody.” This Sunday's episode is certainly going to contain some bombshells.

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Adam Levine Bids Very Fond Farewell to The Voice, Curses Off Blake Shelton

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

In the end, it was just time. After 16 seasons as an entertaining, talented and devilishly handsome coach on The Voice, Adam Levine has decided to hang up his red chair. Carson Daly confirmed on Friday morning that the Maroon 5 frontman is leaving this beloved NBC competition. Insiders say the singer was annoyed by the rule change this season that did NOT guarantee at least one performer from each coach’s squad advance to the Live Playoffs — and was also irritated he didn’t have a member in the finals. He didn’t hide this irritation, either, when singing with very little passion in front of potential advertisers in New York City at the NBC Upfront Presentation on May 13. Such a lethargic performance sparked anger among network higher-ups, some of whom TV Line claims wanted Levine fired immediately. Instead, both sides appear to have arrived at a mutual decision that Levine’s time on the program had finally come to an end. Levine paid tribute to his lengthy run on the series via a lengthy Instagram caption this afternoon. “About 8 years ago, Mark Burnett convinced us to sign up for this show where you sit in a big red chair with your back turned away from the singers on the stage,” he said to open a message that accompanied an old Rolling Stone cover. “First thank you must go to Mark. We had no idea what we were doing or where it was going. After the first day of shooting, I sat there, stunned. I said to myself ‘Theres [sic] some magic here. Something is definitely happening.’ “It went on to be a life shaping experience that will be close to my heart forever. “Thank you NBC for signing me up. I am truly honored to have been a part of something I’ll always cherish for the rest of my life.” After doling out praise to some of the folks behind the scenes at The Voice, as well as host Carson Daly, Levine went on to single out this past season’s panelists. He started, of course, with the other half of television’s favorite bromance. Thank you to the people behind the scenes who do the real work and make this machine hum. To the amazingly talented vocalists who competed on the show and blew my mind on a daily basis. And, BLAKE F—KIN’ SHELTON. I couldn’t hide my love for you if I tried. Seriously. I tried. Can’t do it. Our friendship is and always will be one for the books. Whatever this whole surreal experience was, Im [sic] just happy I got to experience it with you. You’re my brother for life. Kelly and John, take care of the cowboy and I’m sure I’ll be back to say hi very very soon. So much love to you both. And lastly, to all of the loyal [V]oice fans, there’s literally no show without you guys. For me, it was time to move on. Your support has meant EVERYTHING. And Lastly, I’d like to thank my manager Jordan for convincing me to take that meeting. What an amazing ride. Thank you all so much. As for who will be taking Levine’s spot? Former coach and ongoing Blake Shelton lover Gwen Stefani has landed the gig. She has previously been a chair-sitter on the show across three separate seasons, but no Team Stefani team member has ever captured The Voice crown. Will that change on Season 17? Tune in to find out!

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#GUHHATL Season 3 Trailer: Waka Threatens Brandon Barnes—And Drea & Her Daughter Discuss R. Kelly—While [Video]

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

Source: Marcus Ingram/Wire Image / Getty Will YOU be watching??? “Growing Up Hip Hop Atlanta” Season 3 Trailer New season, who dis? After already announcing the cast of “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” season 3, WE tv’s released a trailer for the explosive new season. In it, we see R. Kelly’s ex-wife Andrea “Drea” Kelly and her three children Buku, Kyd, and Jaah move back to Atlanta and broke their silence in a buzzing child support battle. As Drea tries to spread her wings and fly, the arrest of R. Kelly is yet another wound inflicted on her from her nightmare of an ex. All the while that drama’s going on, Drea’s sweet daughter Buku takes a step out on her own, trying to establish herself as a vocal artist in her own right away from the long shadow of her criminal father. Also profiled will be that CRAZY fight between Bow Wow and Kiyomi, Waka and his wife Tammy Rivera settling down after having their dream wedding in Cancun, Da Brat rebuilding her life in the wake of prison and bankruptcy, Debra Antney working alongside Brat on an Artist Boot Camp. Returning this season will be Ms. Deb’s controversial godson Brandon Barnes who Waka calls a “scammer” and threatens to beat the brakes off of. Not only is Waka BIG mad at Brandon, Ayana Fite, DJ Hurricane’s daughter, is on a warpath against him and his lies. “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” premieres Thursday, June 13 at 9pm ET/PT on WEtv.   The Growing Up Hip Hop franchise, including “Growing Up Hip Hop”, “Growing Up Hip Hop: Atlanta” and “Growing Up Hip Hop: New York”, is produced for WE tv by Entertainment One (eOne) and Datari Turner Productions.  

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#GUHHATL Season 3 Trailer: Waka Threatens Brandon Barnes—And Drea & Her Daughter Discuss R. Kelly—While [Video]

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