Source: Yui Mok – PA Images / Getty Following Kanye West’ s Twitter storms , “love” for Donald Trump and ridiculous ideas about slavery , many folks are ready to “cancel” the Chi-Town spitter…or at least take a break from him . However, there are also fans who are holding on. A select few even have theories that Kanye’s outburst are one big performance piece leading up to his next album. It sounds wild, but one Twitter user, Snowcone , made a very strong argument that Kanye’s antics are all for show and there’s a bigger plan in the works. So go ahead and take that red pill, then swipe through to dive deeper into Kanye-ology!
Source: Ollie Millington / Getty The record-breaking opening weekend of Avengers: Infinity War has finally winded down, but that doesn’t mean Marvel fans are tired off of these movies just yet. As announced yesterday, Marvel Studios dropped the official, full-length trailer for their next film, Ant-Man and The Wasp today. In this new trailer, viewers get their first look at the film’s villain, Ghost. It was revealed last month that Hannah John-Kamen would be taking on the role, and she was also unveiled in the newest poster for the film–But this is the first time fans get to see her in action. Ant-Man and The Wasp arrives in theaters on July 6th, but until then, here’s the trailer:
Things have been pretty rocky lately for Ryan Edwards and Mackenzie Standifer. Rockier than they were when they got married while he was high on heroin, even. Yep, for the past month or so, Ryan’s life has been falling apart in a pretty major way — again, even worse than it already was. In March, he got arrested for violating his probation , because it turns out that he’d been arrested last year for simple possession of heroin. We’re still not clear on exactly how he violated the probation — Mackenzie has said that the whole thing was a misunderstanding and that he wasn’t technically arrested at all, and other sources have claimed he either failed or missed a drug test. What we do know is that he was arrested at his home, he got a brand new mug shot, and that may not have even been the worst thing that happened to him that week. The same day we found out about the arrest, a woman came forward to claim that she’d been talking to Ryan on Tinder . It was confirmed that the phone number the woman had belonged to Ryan, so that means he’s been cheating or trying to cheat on his pregnant wife. Because, oh yeah, it just so happened that Mackenzie’s pregnancy was revealed on Teen Mom OG exactly when all this other nonsense was happening. One more thing — during this super eventful time, Maci Bookout also started the process of obtaining orders of protection against him for herself and her children. She did this because she said he’d been harassing her and threatening to kidnap their son. Her husband filed an order of his own because Ryan had actually threatened to murder him. Shortly after all of this, Mackenzie left their Chattanooga home for New York. We don’t know why or for how long, but it didn’t look like a great sign. Last we heard, the couple was on the brink of divorce because “neither one of them can stand each other,” and that when it comes to their relationship, “things are way worse than they seem.” But as one source explained it. “she just sticks around for the paycheck,” so maybe as long as Ryan has a job on Teen Mom he’ll have a wife. With this latest development, it’s looking like that last thing may be the case. Earlier this week, a car dealership in Chattanooga shared a photo of Ryan and Mackenzie in front of a new truck they’d purchased — a custom Ford F-150. They thanked the Edwards family for their purchase and told them to “please let us know if you need anything at all in the future!!” This is interesting for a number of reasons. One, it means that they’re definitely together right now. Two, this is the first new photo of Mackenzie since we learned she was pregnant. She’s wearing a very loose shirt so we can’t see any baby bump, and she may not even have much of one yet, but still, it’s worth mentioning. Three, Ryan and his wife are about to have a baby and this is the vehicle they decide to purchase? Seriously? Four, isn’t it so great that this guy who’s been known to drive while on heroin purchased this huge truck? Seems like a great idea for everyone. Stay safe, Ryan and Mackenzie! And also everyone who may be driving in or around southeast Tennessee! View Slideshow: Mackenzie Standifer: Pregnancy Details FINALLY Revealed!
Sad news out of Hollywood today, as multiple media outlets have now confirmed that actor Verne Troyer has passed away. He was just 49 years old. Troyer’s cause of his death is unknown at this time. If you’re familiar with Verne, it’s most likely because of his best-known role as Mini-Me in the Austin Powers series of films. He became a bona fide star, yet Troyer suffered a number of personal setbacks in the wake of his meteoric rise to fame. Earlier this month, Troyer was hospitalized after police were told that he was drunk and exhibiting suicidal behavior. Doctors reportedly treated him for alcohol poisoning upon his arrival. There’s no word yet on whether Troyer’s death was in any way tied to his most recent struggles. Beginning his career as a stunt double in the 1994 film Baby’s Day Out , Troyer eventually amassed almost 60 film and television credits over the course of his decades in Hollywood. But it was his role in 1999’s Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged for which the actor will best be remembered. Hamming it up as a diminutive clone of Mike Meyers’ Dr. Evil, Troyer became a fan favorite and an overnight sensation. Troyer went on to work with Meyers on two additional films, including Austin Powers in Goldmember , and he even made a brief cameo in the first Harry Potter film. Sadly, the 2000s saw a steep decline in both the actor’s career and personal life. He continued to find work in Hollywood, but now it was mostly bit parts in small-budget comedies and degrading appearances on reality TV shows. In 2015, Troyer married actress Brittney Powell, with whom he appeared on an episode of ABC’s Celebrity Wife Swap . Troyer also appeared on such short-lived reality shows as Celebrity Juice and The Surreal Life . Born with a condition known as achondroplasia dwarfism, Troyer says he was never treated differently as a child. He later revealed, though, that his condition had often made his adult life tremendously difficult. He is survived by Powell and a stepson named Tyson. Our thoughts go out to Troyer’s family and friends at this difficult time. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2018: In Memoriam
Source: Dominic Lipinski – PA Images / Getty A mash-up of Toy Story and Avengers: Infinity War is something we never knew we needed until today. If you thought Toy Story was dramatic enough on its own, check out what happens when you set it to the tone of one of the most talked about films of the year. We are shook! Toy story: Infinity war pic.twitter.com/aGZ45WSQ1P — Awan (@quad_aaaa) March 22, 2018
Source: Jason LaVeris / Getty Jhené Aiko takes it way back to her roots in South Central, L.A. to bring the Kurupt-assisted “Never Call Me” video to life. Not only are Aiko and her collaborator in the visual, but the Slauson songstress gets some help in the videos with cameos from California’s finest. This video features some appearances from Nipsey Hussle , Dom Kennedy , Lauren London , Casey Veggies , Hit-Boy , and countless others. It’s clear to see through this visual that Jhené is completely at home and in her element, and it’s dope to see her kicking it with her California homies. Crack one open and relax while watching this super dope video for the Slauson Hills edition of “Never Call Me” Aiko also dropped ANOTHER video for the Kurupt-assisted track, this time with some more traditional vibes. You can peep that video down below.
In a little over two months, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry will tie the knot in what is bound to be a beautiful spring wedding. Adoring fans will be delighted to know that Markle has already gone through the bridal shower “ritual.” Now we know the details of what went down at this private affair, and this all sounds beautifully majestic. Since the November announcement that Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are engaged , the world’s delighted obsession with this royal couple has only grown. Now, E ! reports the details of Meghan Markle’s bridal shower . It apparently took place at Soho Farmhouse in Oxfordshire. Their source reveals: “Markus Anderson has helped throw the shower for Meghan and a small group of mostly her London friends.” And it sounds like it was the sort of bridal shower that everyone would enjoy. “It’s just a relaxing day of good food and pampering.” It turns out that you can get treated like a princess, just by being friends with a … future Duchess. Soho Farmhouse sits on 100 acres of beautiful British countryside. Oxfordshire is perhaps best known as a place to get a world-class education — at Oxford. But the area’s economy is also heavily impacted by the tourism industry. This is a place with picturesque rolling hills of grass with sparse, low-lying trees dotting the landscape without obstructing one’s view. Soho Farmhouse itself is a member’s club where guests can enjoy amenities such as spas, tennis courts, and a movie theater. (The movie theater is called a cinema because, you know, it’s British) MegMar had a number of friends in attendance, including Lindsay Jill Roth and Heather Dorak. There are friends and then there are friends so near and dear that you invite them to your bridal shower and they actually make the journey to attend. Markle’s mother, Doria Radlan, was not there for the bridal shower. That’s not so unusual — in some families, half of the attendees are relative. For others, it’s a time to go (reasonably) wild with friends. Radlan will however be at Meghan Markle’s bachelorette party , which will be more low-key though it won’t be a somber occasion. There is one very serious even coming up on Markle’s schedule, however. Later this week, Meghan Markle will be baptized and confirmed in the Church of England. (Her mother will be there for that — and so will her father, Thomas Markle) This religious event will take place in the Kensington Palace chapel, and be performed by Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby. The history of the Church of England has been intrinsically linked to the monarchy and Royal Family since the Church’s separation from papal authority in 1534 under the “guidance” of King Henry VIII. For some — even for those girls who dreamt of growing up and marrying their Ginger Prince — a conversion like that would be a deal-breaker. The fact that Markle is going through with it goes to show exactly how in love she is with Harry. The royal wedding itself will be open to 2,640 members of the public. The crowd will be the equivalent of a large high school attend the ceremony, which is a wholesome gesture. Truly, Harry is committed to the idea that the Royal Family belongs to the People. Despite the racist hate crime perpetrated against Meghan Markle , they know that the majority are happy for them and eager to witness a part of British Royal history. The wedding itself will take place in St. George’s Chapel. A royal wedding in a place named after a man credited with slaying a dragon — that’s about as close to a fairytale wedding as you can get. View Slideshow: Royal Wedding 2.0: All the Exciting Details!
Source: Astrid Stawiarz / Getty We’ve seen everything from movie and television shows to stars themselves becoming White washed — but what if things happened the other way around. can’t believe how amazing it is to see this! @legallyblackuk @AdvocacyAcademy #blackrepresentationmatters pic.twitter.com/SLjiV9zhIr — wakanda forever (@livcornibert) March 1, 2018 It’s happening in South London, where people in Brixton noticed something strange about the movie posters on the bus stop. Loving this new #DoctorWho poster up in Brixton bustop today. Hoping @BBC will take note and cast this awesome lady as the next Doctor? @bbcdoctorwho pic.twitter.com/qI9F7SqinM — Aisha (@AishaDod) March 1, 2018 According to Mashable , the original images were created for a campaign (but not put on the bus stop) by a group called Legally Black — four young activists from south London (Liv Francis-Cornibert, Shiden Tekle, Bel Matos da Costa, and Kofi Asante) whose goal is to “combat the way black people are portrayed in the media.” Spotted this waiting for the number 3. Brilliant concept! @legallyblackuk pic.twitter.com/RMEjAVDHYP — Guido Tallman (@GuidoTallman) March 1, 2018 And boy did they nail it. Hit the flip to see more beautiful Black-washed movie posters.
Source: Christopher Polk / Getty You never really know what Lil Uzi Vert is gonna say next, but this time he’s getting into cryptocurrency. The rapper when from telling fans that he was going to be providing drip everyday from 2018 until 2046, to then asking if anyone would want to be apart of a drip coin. While some Uzi devotees were excited at the prospect of being able to add to their drip balance, others outwardly expressed they would really just prefer some new music instead of him creating a whole new way to pay. GIVING YALL DRIP EVERYDAY 2018 ….. 2046 stay tun3d — Uzi London ® (@LILUZIVERT) February 28, 2018 Who wants a drip coin — Uzi London ® (@LILUZIVERT) February 28, 2018 By the next day, Uzi uploaded a screenshot showing the droplet emoji photoshopped over the actual Bitcoin logo, along with “Dripcoin” replacing the name of the actual popular cryptocurrency. The rock star tweeted out the picture saying, “Omg don’t be 2 late,” which rightfully caused some fan hysteria. Omg don’t be 2 late pic.twitter.com/kJAZjKUXAa — Uzi London ® (@LILUZIVERT) March 1, 2018 It looks like many results for drip coin do appear on Google, but none of them seem to be too viable, or connected to Uzi at all. When reached for comment by Complex , a rep for Dripcoin said that Uzi had simply mentioned this cryptocurrency “as an idea,” so they went ahead and started it. Uzi currently has no affiliation with Dripcoin, self-described as “the artist’s cryptocurrency.” If Lil Uzi Vert did start his own version of Drip Coin or another cryptocurrency, would you buy in?
