Source: Brian F. / 93.9 WKYS After pushing back the start of her rap career to obtain a degree from The University of Southern California, Bay Area native, Saweetie debuted her first hit single, “Icy Girl” in 2017. After much success with the single, Saweetie released her EP, High Maintenance shortly after. Fast forward to 2019 and the rapper has released several hits including the summer anthem, “My Type.” Related: Saweetie on New Music & How She Started Dating Quavo [VIDEO] Currently on tour with Cardi B, Saweetie stopped through the studio to chat with Ashmac. She shared her self care regimen, what tour life has taught her, and if fans can expect an album from her and Quavo. Related: Quavo Says “Stop Comparing Us Please!!!” [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hot963.com” id=”2517257″ overlay=”true”]
Source: Presley Ann / Getty Last week, the Hotties were hoping to get blessed by their fearless leader, Megan Thee Stallion , with the “Hot Girl Summer” single. Some sleuths online seemingly managed to figure out that Nicki Minaj will appear on the track, and the week-long delay of its release seems to confirm that. The Minaj Society Twitter account posted a tweet Sunday (August 4) that showed a Shazam result for “Hot Girl Summer” with Minaj and Ty Dolla $ign as the featured guests on the track. The pair sparked rumors last month after appearing on each other’s Instagram Live feeds, and Megan herself told her adoring fans that the song would be delayed a week for a rather special reason. It’s safe to assume that the Hotties and Barbz are going to be blasting this track for the rest of the summer should the Nicki Minaj cameo come to fruition. “Hot Girl Summer” drops on Friday, August 9. According to @Shazam , Nicki Minaj is featured on “Hot Girl Summer” by Megan Thee Stallion. pic.twitter.com/w2x8ABUR8A — Minaj Society (@MinajSociety) August 4, 2019 Oh, here’s a video of Megan Thee Stallion running in a bikini because, why not? View this post on Instagram @iam_jonathan_ was like let’s make a video friend then he gone get mad and yell “FRIEND” like I pushed him A post shared by Hot Girl Meg (@theestallion) on Aug 4, 2019 at 6:29pm PDT — Photo: Getty
Source: Splash News / Splash News Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign Will Release “Hot Girl Summer” Track On Friday After Meg Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj basically became BFFs on IG Live , the two have now upgraded their relationship to full-on studio time. According to FADER , the two will drop an all-new track together on Friday along with Ty Dolla $ign called, wait for it… “Hot Girl Summer” The song was supposedly set to drop last week, but it seems Nicki and Ty had to hop on the tack before a proper debut. The news comes just weeks after Meg confirmed that she’d be trademarking the “Hot Girl Summer” phrase for all the biting brands out there. What do you think? Are you ready for the female comradery of strong knees? Let us know.
Source: Judy Eddy/WENN.com / WENN Lil Nas X Graces The Cover Of British GQ Amid Record Breaking Run Lil Nas X is on top of the world right now, and across the pond, he’s on the front page of magazines. The “Old Town Road” singer appears on the cover of British GQ Hype this month, and he spoke to the magazine about what he’s doing after the “Old Town Road” hype dies down, along with what people have been saying to him since he came out to the world as gay. View this post on Instagram GQ HYPE A post shared by Lil Nas X (@lilnasx) on Aug 5, 2019 at 10:44am PDT Just last week, the rapper broke the longstanding record for the longest running #1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, so it’s safe to say he’s got a big career ahead of him. Despite that, it can definitely be scary telling the world about the intimate details of your life. “Live your life to its fullest potential and don’t really care too much about what other people think of you. I used to say that cliché, but I never really lived by it, until now.” Lil Nas X told the publication. “Since I came out, people have been coming up to me saying, ‘You’re making a way for us.’” The musician revealed that he was gay in a very nonchalant tweet following the release of his album, saying he was inspired to do so after feeling some great energy onstage performing “Old Town Road” during Pride month. some of y’all already know, some of y’all don’t care, some of y’all not gone fwm no more. but before this month ends i want y’all to listen closely to c7osure. pic.twitter.com/O9krBLllqQ — nope (@LilNasX) June 30, 2019 He went on to tell British GQ , “I’m still in the first stage of figuring out who I am. I don’t know what kind of music I’ll be making ten years from now. I want to do everything and I’m still learning how I work. But the one thing I’ll always know is that people don’t know what they want until they get it. They didn’t know they wanted a song about taking a horse to the old town road in 2019. But they did.” As for his next steps in his career, Lil Nas X is just trying to make the most of his success and his time in the spotlight. “That’s my philosophy right now…do everything you can because [snap!]…it could all go in a second.” For such a young kid, he’s definitely got a good head on his shoulders. Check out this other segment with British GQ where he walks us through the making of “Old Town Road”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P5YGIbbVQw
Source: Leon Bennett / Getty We’re used to seeing Angela Bassett in more dramatic roles, but she’s flexing her funny bone in Netflix’s new comedy Otherhood . Bassett turns on the charm as Carol, one third of a trio of “empty nesters,” who find themselves on a mission to reconnect with their sons after they forget to call them on Mother’s Day. The journey, in turn, becomes a mission to self-discovery. MUST SEE: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette & Felicity Huffman Star In Netflix’s ‘Otherhood’ All of which drew Bassett to the production. “It starts with the script,” she said in a candid chat. “That was one of the things that attracted me to this movie. The chance to go a different way. My friends tell me I’m funny.” Basset chose to work Netflix, not because she needed an opportunity of course, but because they tell everyday stories when Hollywood can be so limited. “Our director and producer, they’ve been trying to get this done for 10 years. What stories are being told on the big screen goes through cycles. ‘We’re not doing biographies right now, or made for television movies right now. It’s great to have a place like Netflix where there’s such an array and something for everyone. We shot in New York City. It’s a love letter to the city. It was a wonderful experience.” Basset revealed she ultimately could relate to her character, which also influenced her decision to join the cast. “It had a comedic tone but was based in reality and I could relate being a mother. I relate being a girlfriend. I relate being a wife. I could relate on so many levels,” she said. “I thought this is something we don’t generally see but this is so real — the whole empty nest thing and who are you after the husband is gone and the children are gone. Depression is real after that for a lot of women. In families, sometimes the children are holding it together and everyone is focused on them. They’re fighting for their autonomy, and go off to college, who are you?” Bassett’s character and her Black son add some much-needed melanin to the Otherhood screen, which is important to Bassett who constantly reaffirms her children that they’re skin is beautiful. “It’s very important because the power of imagery and the history of this country and we know the scales have not been evenly placed and it’s very important, having a son and a daughter, that they understand who they are. That they are comfortable in their in skin that they’re skin is beautiful. For any woman, whatever skin you live in is beautiful but especially because it’s a life they have to live where they may not get a lot of affirmation in different rooms that they enter. They have to go in with confidence and come out with confidence. I just gave my daughter, I was leaving early this morning, a paper. I said ‘This is a little present for you because this is who you are little queen.’ It was an image of Nefertiti. So she should could always be proud of who she is and know that she is beautiful.” As for keeping herself grounded and motivated, Bassett offered the advice she gives her son, “When he goes off to the summer camp where he is a counselor at an autistic camp there are some days it’s a challenge. But that’s what it’s about, rising to the challenge and I tell him, ‘Yeah it’s tough, but find the good and praise it. It’s about your attitude and how you look t the situation. You won’t like it all but there’s a lesson in it.” Otherhood is streaming NOW on Netflix. RELATED STORIES: Angela Bassett, Patricia Arquette & Felicity Huffman Star In Netflix’s ‘Otherhood ‘ Angela Bassett Agrees That She Was Robbed Of An Oscar For Playing Tina Turner [ione_media_gallery src=”https://hellobeautiful.com” id=”2854525″ overlay=”true”]
Afton Williamson has had enough. The actress will be leaving ABC’s The Rookie , amid claims that she faced racial discrimination and sexual harassment while working on the show. Afton made the announcement yesterday while putting her executive producers on blast in a lengthy Instagram post. “I will not be returning for Season 2 of The Rookie,” Afton’s post begins. Afton, as Officer Talia Bishop, co-starred alongside Nathan Fillion throughout Season 1 of the police drama. She claims her mistreatment began as early as the original pilot. “Throughout the filming of the pilot,” Afton writes, “I experienced Racial Discrimination/Racially Charged inappropriate comments from the hair department and bullying from Executive Producers.” She says the bullying continued throughout the season, along with “Sexual Harassment from a recurring guest star.” Afton made the legally shrewd decision not to be specific about the identity of her aggressors. She also was not specific about the actions or language used against her, but obviously what happened is not okay. Working alongside great actors on a major network television show should have been a great gig. But no one at any job should have to put up with racist remarks or sexual harassment. There are supposed to be systems in place to prevent and correct this kind of behavior. In the corporate environment, this usually means taking your problems to the human resources department. But Afton claims that though she reported the harassment to showrunner Alexi Hawley, he never even passed her complaints along. “The Sexual Harassment though reported to the Showrunner/EP remained undocumented,” Afton says. She adds that the behavior “was not reported to HR as promised.” Because of his inaction, Afton’s harassment continued throughout the first season. Things reached their breaking point for Afton when the situation “escalated into Sexual Assault at our wrap party.” Now, The Hollywood Reporter is reporting that Afton’s claims are finally being investigated by Entertainment One, the studio on production of The Rookie . At this point, it isn’t clear whether the studio began the investigation before or after Afton’s decision to leave the show. Either way, it may be too little, too late to clean up this mess. For Afton, as well as the series, the damage is done. It seems like both Entertainment One and ABC are mostly focused on damage control right now. They both want you to know that even though they let this happen and did nothing until a woman had to leave her job, that they’re taking this “very seriously.” “We take claims of this nature very seriously,” said a statement released by Entertainment One. The statement continues, “We have initiated an independent investigation which is ongoing, and as such, it would not be appropriate to comment at this time.” ABC released a similar statement, saying “The safety of working environments is a top priority for us, and we take this matter very seriously.” Just like Entertainment One, ABC is not quite ready to draw any conclusions or accept responsibility. The story is definitely still developing, but we hope both studios actually follow through and do right by Afton. We may even learn more today, once ABC Entertainment president Karey Burke meets with reporters at the Television Critics Association’s summer press tour. View Slideshow: #MeToo: Stars Share Stories of Sexual Harassment, Assault
Tyler Cameron may have scored a date with supermodel Gigi Hadid, but he may have just lost his chance of handing out roses on next season of The Bachelor. *grabs the tissue box* Host Chris Harrison seemingly shut down The Bachelorette runner-up’s shots of being the next Bachelor after he was spotted getting drinks in Soho with none other than the beautiful Hadid. Days after he left Hannah Brown’s new LA home ! (In very comfy attire, and in the early morning, so take that as you will.) It’s safe to say that Tyler is embracing his newly single status, as he should, the poor guy just got his heart broken on national television after Hannah rejected his heartfelt proposal. But Chris Harrison isn’t too impressed . “If Tyler is bouncing round from girl to girl and loving the life and enjoying the limelight, which, by the way, good on him. That’s fine,” Chris told Entertainment Tonight. “If that’s what you want to do right now, I don’t blame him.” “He’s probably enjoying life really, really well — but that’s not someone we’re going to want to have as our Bachelor or Bachelorette ,” he stated. “So, it’s about sincerity. It’s about where you are in your life. And if that’s where he is in his life, then he’s not the guy for us.” Ouch! Bachelor Nation is probably feeling a tad bummed right about now. But hey, as long as Tyler is happy — we’re happy, right guys?! Cameron and Hadid met through Instagram, but apparently they have a few mutual friends in the modeling industry. “She knew of him before he got any wind of fame from the Bachelorette,” an insider told E! News . And yes, the date went really well, because according to E!, there are many more in store for Tigi. “Gigi thinks Tyler is really cute and nice and liked that he was a good listener,” shared the source. “They have been texting for weeks and have plans to hang out again while Tyler is in NYC.” “They are both taking things slow but have both made it clear they are interested in each other.” So yeah… sounds like we can pretty much kiss the idea of seeing Tyler on our TV’s anytime soon goodbye. And as for his future with Ms. Brown? Well, despite the obvious sparks that are flying between Gigi and Tyler, it sounds like he is still open to see what the future holds for him and Hannah. But with her living in LA now, geographically, it is not exactly the ideal dating situation. “Tyler saw Hannah in LA and they had a good night and a good talk.” wink, wink, “But it’s probably not going to amount to much right now,” a second source tells E! . “She moved to LA and he doesn’t live there.” “They agreed to keep talking, but that’s it for now,” the source added. “It’s geographically challenging.” With or without the Bachelor franchise, Tyler will be just fine. Even though Bachelor Nation may not be… IDK how many more plot twists we can take?! But to leave you with a piece of good news (you’re welcome) , Chris Harrison is keeping the Florida stud in mind for another ABC show, adding that Cameron would be a good contestant on Dancing With the Stars . “Tyler dances. He has the whole Footloose thing! he told ET on Monday, adding that Peter Weber and Mike Johnson are still in the running to be the next lead. “Let’s see who really is sincere at the end of the day, because we do have a couple of months before we have to start production and really get into this, so we have time.” View Slideshow: Tyler Cameron Photo Montage: Holy Hotness! Propose RIGHT NOW, Hannah!
Tyler Cameron may have scored a date with supermodel Gigi Hadid, but he may have just lost his chance of handing out roses on next season of The Bachelor. *grabs the tissue box* Host Chris Harrison seemingly shut down The Bachelorette runner-up’s shots of being the next Bachelor after he was spotted getting drinks in Soho with none other than the beautiful Hadid. Days after he left Hannah Brown’s new LA home ! (In very comfy attire, and in the early morning, so take that as you will.) It’s safe to say that Tyler is embracing his newly single status, as he should, the poor guy just got his heart broken on national television after Hannah rejected his heartfelt proposal. But Chris Harrison isn’t too impressed . “If Tyler is bouncing round from girl to girl and loving the life and enjoying the limelight, which, by the way, good on him. That’s fine,” Chris told Entertainment Tonight. “If that’s what you want to do right now, I don’t blame him.” “He’s probably enjoying life really, really well — but that’s not someone we’re going to want to have as our Bachelor or Bachelorette ,” he stated. “So, it’s about sincerity. It’s about where you are in your life. And if that’s where he is in his life, then he’s not the guy for us.” Ouch! Bachelor Nation is probably feeling a tad bummed right about now. But hey, as long as Tyler is happy — we’re happy, right guys?! Cameron and Hadid met through Instagram, but apparently they have a few mutual friends in the modeling industry. “She knew of him before he got any wind of fame from the Bachelorette,” an insider told E! News . And yes, the date went really well, because according to E!, there are many more in store for Tigi. “Gigi thinks Tyler is really cute and nice and liked that he was a good listener,” shared the source. “They have been texting for weeks and have plans to hang out again while Tyler is in NYC.” “They are both taking things slow but have both made it clear they are interested in each other.” So yeah… sounds like we can pretty much kiss the idea of seeing Tyler on our TV’s anytime soon goodbye. And as for his future with Ms. Brown? Well, despite the obvious sparks that are flying between Gigi and Tyler, it sounds like he is still open to see what the future holds for him and Hannah. But with her living in LA now, geographically, it is not exactly the ideal dating situation. “Tyler saw Hannah in LA and they had a good night and a good talk.” wink, wink, “But it’s probably not going to amount to much right now,” a second source tells E! . “She moved to LA and he doesn’t live there.” “They agreed to keep talking, but that’s it for now,” the source added. “It’s geographically challenging.” With or without the Bachelor franchise, Tyler will be just fine. Even though Bachelor Nation may not be… IDK how many more plot twists we can take?! But to leave you with a piece of good news (you’re welcome) , Chris Harrison is keeping the Florida stud in mind for another ABC show, adding that Cameron would be a good contestant on Dancing With the Stars . “Tyler dances. He has the whole Footloose thing! he told ET on Monday, adding that Peter Weber and Mike Johnson are still in the running to be the next lead. “Let’s see who really is sincere at the end of the day, because we do have a couple of months before we have to start production and really get into this, so we have time.” View Slideshow: Tyler Cameron Photo Montage: Holy Hotness! Propose RIGHT NOW, Hannah!
Source: Andre Brown / Andre Brown Beauty subscription boxes are becoming more and more popular, but the Grind Pretty box is unique because it features carefully curated beauty products by female-owned brands. Mimi J, makeup artist and entrepreneur, started the online platform Grind Pretty as a digital destination that connects aspiring entrepreneurs and experts in the beauty and lifestyle space. “At Grind Pretty , we aim to help female entrepreneurs in all industries connect with others who are living out their dreams of entrepreneurship and leading their happiest and most authentic lives,” says Mimi J, CEO of Grind Pretty . “With Grind Pretty ’s newest offering in our quarterly subscription box, we’re continuing that mission of promoting female entrepreneurship by featuring quality beauty products by female-owned businesses and providing our subscribers with inspirational stories of these entrepreneurs’ success.” Mimi launched the Grind Pretty subscription box as an extension of the Grind Pretty brand. It features a limited-edition summer box full of trendy beauty industry products and surprises, including: · Printed Summer Issue of Grind Pretty Magazine · Skinglass by Noorface, deluxe sample · The Glamatory Universal LipDrip, full size · Coola Makeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30, deluxe sample · Jones & Rose Island Girl Body Soufflé, deluxe sample · Curluxe Naturals Jojoba Mint Cleansing Tea Shampoo, deluxe sample · Passport cover · Luggage tag View this post on Instagram @dr.laurenelise got her Grind Pretty Summer Box and rocking her Grind Pretty tee! Thanks for Grinding Pretty with us Lauren! A post shared by Grind Pretty (@grindpretty) on Jul 27, 2019 at 11:15am PDT The quarterly Grind Pretty Subscription Box can be purchased at a one-time price of $24.99 or at $89.96 for a yearly subscription, here . READ MORE: Bare Baes: 26 Selfies Of Celebrities Without Makeup Unilever’s SheaMoisture Acquisition Includes $100 Million Investment For Women Of Color Entrepreneurs
Source: Andre Brown / Andre Brown Beauty subscription boxes are becoming more and more popular, but the Grind Pretty box is unique because it features carefully curated beauty products by female-owned brands. Mimi J, makeup artist and entrepreneur, started the online platform Grind Pretty as a digital destination that connects aspiring entrepreneurs and experts in the beauty and lifestyle space. “At Grind Pretty , we aim to help female entrepreneurs in all industries connect with others who are living out their dreams of entrepreneurship and leading their happiest and most authentic lives,” says Mimi J, CEO of Grind Pretty . “With Grind Pretty ’s newest offering in our quarterly subscription box, we’re continuing that mission of promoting female entrepreneurship by featuring quality beauty products by female-owned businesses and providing our subscribers with inspirational stories of these entrepreneurs’ success.” Mimi launched the Grind Pretty subscription box as an extension of the Grind Pretty brand. It features a limited-edition summer box full of trendy beauty industry products and surprises, including: · Printed Summer Issue of Grind Pretty Magazine · Skinglass by Noorface, deluxe sample · The Glamatory Universal LipDrip, full size · Coola Makeup Setting Spray Organic Sunscreen SPF 30, deluxe sample · Jones & Rose Island Girl Body Soufflé, deluxe sample · Curluxe Naturals Jojoba Mint Cleansing Tea Shampoo, deluxe sample · Passport cover · Luggage tag View this post on Instagram @dr.laurenelise got her Grind Pretty Summer Box and rocking her Grind Pretty tee! Thanks for Grinding Pretty with us Lauren! A post shared by Grind Pretty (@grindpretty) on Jul 27, 2019 at 11:15am PDT The quarterly Grind Pretty Subscription Box can be purchased at a one-time price of $24.99 or at $89.96 for a yearly subscription, here . READ MORE: Bare Baes: 26 Selfies Of Celebrities Without Makeup Unilever’s SheaMoisture Acquisition Includes $100 Million Investment For Women Of Color Entrepreneurs
