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Mayte Garcia Refutes Sinead O’Connor: Prince Was NOT a Wife-Beating Devil-Worshipper!

Music legend Prince’s death will not result in criminal charges , but that doesn’t mean that Prince’s name can rest in peace. Sinead O’Connor, as famous for her troubles and activism as for her music, has accused the late music legend of some terrible things, including violence against women. Now Prince’s ex-wife, Mayte Garcia, is slamming Sinead’s claims as absurd. Sinead spoke to the Carver County Sheriff’s investigators just a little over a week after Prince’s tragic death . That recording has now been released, and Sinead had some shocking and stunning accusations about the beloved celebrity. For one thing, she told investigators that Prince “used hard drugs.” While that’s not the most shocking thing that she said, she asserts that she knows it to be true, saying: “I know this because I spent time with the man.” It gets much worse. Sinead also came forward with a very serious accusation. She claims that Prince “had been violent to a number of women in his life.” That is jaw-dropping and serious … if true. She also claimed that he shelved his famous “Black Album” because he had a “vision of God” telling him to do so. Sinead then made her most sensational, if hardly the most damning, accusation against the late music legend. She accused him of, we kid you not, devil-worship. Wild . Now, Prince’s ex-wife is speaking to TMZ and refuting Sinead’s claims. Mayte Garcia was Prince’s wife from 1996 to 2000. She says that not only was he never violent with her, but she never witnessed him be violent towards anyone. Any woman or any man. She says that he did not do hard drugs, and that she saw him drunk only once. Garcia goes on to call Sinead’s timing into question, since Prince isn’t alive to defend himself. In fact, Garcia casts doubt on the idea that Sinead was ever really that close with Prince. She also, almost needless to say, dismisses the idea that Prince was somehow into devil-worship. “I strongly deny that in his honor.” Sinead O’Connor has had a troubled history, including making a disturbing video in 2017 that had fans fearing for her life. She has been known for being both impulsive and outspoken over the years. In the early ’90s, she stirred up controversy by tearing up a photo of the pope while performing on Saturday Night Live as a musical guest … without warning anyone on the show that she would do so. Unfortunately, in her attempts to make valid points about subjects like child-abuse, she sometimes alienates her audience by making outlandish claims or pulling dramatic stunts. This is also not the first time that she has spoken ill of Prince. In a couple of old interviews, she claimed that Prince had summoned her to his house and tried to discourage her from using foul language in interviews. She says that her rebuttal caused him to become violent and chase her out of the house. Many found that claim to be unbelievable … especially after a 2004 interview with Graham Norton, in which she described Prince as “a sweet guy,” and called the story “much exaggerated by the press.” While we’d never rule out the idea of someone, regardless of their reputation as a kind man and an advocate for women, secretly harboring a dark side … Sinead’s claims don’t seem to be substantiated. If a woman whom she suggests he has “hospitalized” were to come forward, that would be one thing. Until then … some wonder if Sinead was speaking impulsively over the phone. She may have said things that, with a clearer head, she regrets. View Slideshow: RIP Prince: Fans Remember Music Icon One Year After His Death

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Meek Mill To Be Released From Prison

Source: Prince Williams / Getty According to TMZ – Meek Mill will be a free man today after his long legal battle. TMZ sources say it was the Supreme Court of PA who made the decision overruling Judge Genece Brinkley. Meek tells TMZ … “I’d like to thank God, my family, my friends, my attorneys, my team at Roc Nation including JAY-Z, Desiree Perez, my good friend Michael Rubin, my fans, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time.” “While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive.” We will update you with further details once we hear more. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://boomphilly.com” id=”3656830″ overlay=”true”] Related:  Meek Mill Interviews With Don Lemon On CNN [VIDEO] The District Attorney Has Granted Meek Mill A New Trial, But Judge Refuses His Release Today  

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Meek Mill To Be Released From Prison

Source: Prince Williams / Getty According to TMZ – Meek Mill will be a free man today after his long legal battle. TMZ sources say it was the Supreme Court of PA who made the decision overruling Judge Genece Brinkley. Meek tells TMZ … “I’d like to thank God, my family, my friends, my attorneys, my team at Roc Nation including JAY-Z, Desiree Perez, my good friend Michael Rubin, my fans, The Pennsylvania Supreme Court and all my public advocates for their love, support and encouragement during this difficult time.” “While the past five months have been a nightmare, the prayers, visits, calls, letters and rallies have helped me stay positive.” We will update you with further details once we hear more. [ione_media_gallery src=”https://boomphilly.com” id=”3656830″ overlay=”true”] Related:  Meek Mill Interviews With Don Lemon On CNN [VIDEO] The District Attorney Has Granted Meek Mill A New Trial, But Judge Refuses His Release Today  

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Justin Bieber: I’m Making Myself PERFECT for Selena Gomez!

Selena Gomez seems to be just fine with the current breakup situation. But it sounds like Justin Bieber still holding out hope … because he believes that their relationship is God’s plan . In the mean time, a report gives the scoop on how he’s coping with their split. As it turns out, there’s more to how Justin is dealing with Selena’s absence than just sleepovers with Baskin Champion . HollywoodLife reports that the Justin Bieber is taking this time to better himself, perhaps to make himself a worthier partner. “Justin has been working on himself during his time away from Selena.” And clearly, there’s more to this self-improvement plan than showing off his excessive body tattoos . “He has been going to bed early, waking up early, exercising daily, hiking, spending time with family, and writing a ton of new music.” Wow! How many of us can say that? How many of us can say all of that? Basically, it sounds like he’s trying to not totally screw things up with Selena this time around. Well, not more than things are already screwed up. “His goal has been to stay out of trouble and be patient while Selena figures things out.” That sounds smart. Maybe he really is growing up and maturing.. “It’s hard, ’cause he really loves her a lot.” Well, Selena is talented, beautiful, and well-spoken. There are plenty of reasons to love her. “But as long as he is staying busy and productive, he is really happy.” It almost sounds like all of this work that he’s reportedly doing to improve himself is also functioning as a distraction from the loneliness of once again living a Selena-less life. Hmmm. Overall, though, the report says that Justin believes that things will work out for him and Selena. That it’s inevitable and their destiny. “He has his faith.” Remember, Justin Bieber canceled his tour  last year because he believed that God wanted him to. He’s super serious when it comes to his religious beliefs. “And Justin believes strongly that love conquers all.” Selena’s the one who grew to fame as a Disney star, but it sounds like the Biebs sees life as a Disney movie. In which he is the prince . But as confident as Justin reportedly is that Selena will take him back, this source says that he’s prepared to accept it if God decides on a different course for his life. “And, with or without Selena, everything will work out the way it is supposed to.” That sounds healthy. But … is Selena actually going to go back to Justin? Honestly, most people didn’t expect her to take him back in 2017. But that happened … much to her mother’s chagrin. Sure, Selena and The Weeknd had split. And yes, Selena had survived a life-threatening ordeal thanks to a kidney transplant. Sometimes, when people have near-death experiences, they start rethinking their choices. But was that behind Selena’s decision to date Bieber again? Or, as some believe, was it that she wanted to give him a chance, now that he was sober and seemed to be in a better place than he had been during their relationship. But given that Selena and Justin broke up again , reportedly after a huge fight, it sounds like the Biebs hadn’t changed as much as Selena had hoped. Which means that Justin might need to accept that his life is going to go in a different direction. In the mean time … this report says that he’s writing new music. Does this mean that he believes that God has decided that it’s okay for him to one day go back on tour? Only time will tell. View Slideshow: Justin Bieber Fans Offer #PrayersForBieber in Wake of Tour Cancelation

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‘LHHATLS7’ Recap: Tommie And Her Family Just Can’t Get Right

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Source: Prince Williams / Getty Tonight’s episode of Love and Hip-Hop Atlanta is a little heavier than usual. It starts with the sad reminder that Shooter lost his son to gun violence, but takes a turn when his trifling arse says that Sierra wasn’t there for him in his time of need, as if he was there for her and actually faithful in his time of being a husband. I digress. We also find out that Karlie Redd’s father has cancer and he had a heart attack. That’s not good either. However, aside from all of the above, the episode also resumes the usual fluff we’re used to but it’s pretty lowkey for the most part. Tommie and her mother are finally on good terms, but mama wants her daughters to get along too. Tommie and her little sister, Versace, can’t stand each other. Yes, her sister’s name is Versace. Anyway, Tommie’s mom convinces her that she can get Versace to apologize for whatever indiscretion she may have committed (which involved Tommie getting in trouble with the law). Let’s cut to the chase, Tommie meets up with the family at a photoshoot later on and it goes downhill. Not only is Tommie still not cool with Versace, but she’s also no longer cool with her mother after their conversation turned into a big blowout insult-fest. Tommie felt ambushed and she was intoxicated. We all know she’s a hostile drinker, so what actually started out on a calm note and with seemingly good intentions (her mom and sister were calm), went left. Everything is terrible. via GIPHY Trifling Kirk meets up with Jasmine and tells her that he’s going to play an active role in their son Kanon’s life. Jasmine is single now, btw. If you recall, she was in a throuple last season, but she decided that situation wasn’t healthy. Rasheeda isn’t ready to have a relationship with Kanon, but she’s okay with Kirk being a father to his son. Actually, she says that Kirk is a great dad. He’s just a trash spouse. Rasheeda is also down with her children having a relationship with Kanon too. Interestingly enough, Kirk is still Rasheeda’s manager through all of this and set up a lucrative business deal for her because he thinks this will take her mind off of his indiscretions. Rasheeda still hasn’t made any divorce moves yet. She also keeps referring to their situation as “going through something,” and this is the 50/11’th time Kirk disrespected her so it’s probably safe to say that she’ll come back around for more torture eventually. via GIPHY Karlie Redd is trying to convince her father to move to Atlanta (from Florida). Her father is stubborn and claims that he’s fine. However, according to Karlie Redd, his doctors are saying he’s in bad shape. Then we learn that she has two sisters (same dad, different moms). The sisters play a role in trying to get him to move to Florida. It’s also revealed that Karlie Redd is power of attorney of her dad’s estate. That surprises her because she said she didn’t really grow up with him like that (she’s the youngest). Finally, the episode ends with Tommie meeting up with Scrap’s old girlfriend/babymama, Tiara, women we met a couple of seasons ago (she only did one season). Tommie is definitely up to something, but the what part isn’t quite clear yet. We’ll find out next week, though. RELATED POSTS ‘LHHATLS7’ Recap: Estelita Is Another Vulnerable Woman Who Fell For Stevie’s Beefcake ‘LHHATLS7’ Recap: Erica Mena’s Thirst For Tommie Is At Peak Levels

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Bodak Panther: Cardi B & Chadwick Boseman Are Starring On ‘SNL’ This Week

Source: Prince Williams / Getty SNL’s Leslie Jones is pumped to have Billboard-topper Cardi B and Blockbuster star Chadwick Boseman  on tonight’s episode. In one of their promo spots, Jones reprimands T’Chala for not introducing Bartier Cardi with enough enthusiasm. Watch all of their hilarious ads below and tune in Saturday on NBC. April 7th. @chadwickboseman (Hosting) and Cardi B (performing) on SNL pic.twitter.com/CtiFyuNv5z — Daily Cardi (@DailyCardi) April 6, 2018  

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Joanna Gaines Bids Farewell to Fixer Upper

Whether Chip and Joanna Gaines quit Fixer Upper for their family or whether they quit over a horrible contract , Fixer Upper has come to an end. Joanna is opening up on her blog and bidding the series a bittersweet farewell. But she’s not saying goodbye to fans — because they can still keep up with the Gainses. Writing on her blog , Joanna Gaines said farewell to the show that catapulted her family into the spotlight. “Tonight marks the final episode of Fixer Upper — the series finale.” That episode aired on Tuesday night. “This season of life has been rewarding, challenging, unbelievably fast and furious and nearly everything in between.” We have to admire that season of life line. “Back in September when Chip and I posted the blog announcing that this season would be our last, it still seemed so far away.” It’s been a half a year since the Gaineses announced that Fixer Upper would end after season 5 . “April felt like it was forever away, but somehow it snuck up on us.” Time these days seems to pass at such a rapid pace, even if it still seems like food takes forever to arrive when you order it. “Time is funny like that, the days sometimes seem long, but the weeks, months and even years fly past us when we least expect it.” “I really loved this final Fixer Upper season because there was such a variety of styles and projects that really kept us on our toes.” Even professionals like to be challenged sometimes. “We did everything from an old barn out in the country to a downtown loft apartment.” Those are about as different as it gets. “We also got to do some pretty unique projects like my garden house, a new build for clients, our restaurant, and an ADA compliant house for two amazing boys and their family that we met through the Tim Tebow Foundation.” They recently attended a Tim Tebow Foundation event. “Oh, and of course tonight’s episode, where we do a renovation for a Rockstar!” “We are grateful to all the families who joined in on this journey with us over the past five years — what an honor to be a part of their stories.” Joanna thanks her fans … but also reminds them that the end of Fixer Upper doesn’t mean that she and Chip are just going to evaporate. “I do want to take some time to update you on a bunch of things that are going on in our neck of the woods now that filming is over. We are so thrilled that our restaurant, Magnolia Table is finally up and running.” Prepare to get hungry, folks. “The whole project was a huge undertaking, and we are so happy that it is officially open! If you come visit the restaurant, some of Chip’s favorites are the Farm Eggs Benedict, tater tots, the bacon and eggs appetizer, and of course Chip’s Ham Sandwich.” Did that make you a little more eager for your next meal? Joanna says that it had the same effect on her. “I am currently craving the pancakes, chicken salad sandwich, lavender latte and the Gaines Bros Burger with the jalapeno drip jam. My stomach is growling as I type this!” And speaking of food … “We also finished my cookbook, Magnolia Table , which will be out April 24th. It’s a collection of recipes from my kitchen, our restaurant, and some of my favorites from family and friends.” You know that she was going to plug her book projects, folks. “Cooking is so special to me because time spent around the table with family and friends is such a gift. My hope is that this book inspires you in the kitchen and that you’ll find recipes that become tried and true favorites for your own family!” But food isn’t her primary interest, of course. “My passion is to help people in their own homes — you don’t have to be a designer to get it right. It’s not about rules and special formulas. I believe it starts by simply going with your gut and telling your story.” And remember — Chip and Joanna didn’t start home design when Fixer Upper began. “Many of you may know that we were doing construction and design years before the show came online.” Yep. They have their own company. “Our company Magnolia Design and Construction has been fixing up homes for over 15 years now and we don’t plan on stopping any time soon!” If you want to see some of those, just follow her blog. “We have some big projects in the works and we are currently renovating a few flip houses and building about 20 new homes here in town. I will be posting some pictures soon — I can’t wait for you to see all of these new designs.” And she has some adorable news about the Gaines household. “And now for a quick update on the home front. Chip continues to increase our pet population. He recently surprised us all with a new kitten AND a new puppy. Oh, sweet Chip…” “For us, the end of this final season marks the beginning of a new one.” She is of course referring to her pregnancy. “If you would have told me that I’d end this season of the show pregnant with our fifth baby, I would’ve laughed.” “Like the entire Fixer Upper opportunity as a whole, life has a way of surprising us.” But she’s adapted, and has flaunted her baby bump in a little black dress. “With our little ones getting bigger, we had this gut feeling that it was time to step back and focus on them and our businesses here in Waco, Texas.” And she credits providence with this happy coincidence. “And although that’s why we  thought we decided to step away from the show, we now realize with this little one on the way that there was a bigger plan in place for us all along.” “Season Five’s Behind the Design episodes will start airing next Tuesday, which will give you an in-depth look into the process and also some rooms you didn’t get to see in the original reveal.” So, you see, Fixer Upper is ending but the Gainses really aren’t going away just yet. “Today is really bittersweet for us. Fixer Upper is the thing that introduced our family to yours, and every Tuesday night for the past five years, we have felt you rooting us on from the other side of the screen.” It’s so touching how much she and Chip admire their fans. “We’ve said it many times, but it’s worth saying again — thank you to everyone who has walked beside us on this journey.” And she thanks both old fans and the new ones. “Whether you watched every single show since season one or you are just now tuning in, you all have been a part of this and Chip and I will always be grateful for your support.” View Slideshow: Chip Gaines: 13 Shocking Facts About the HGTV Star

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Jana Duggar: Forced to Do Chores Instead of Dating?!

Jana Duggar is 28 years old and single. That may not seem like a big deal, but Jana was raised in a family that teaches children from a young age that women are put on earth to procreate. So the fact that four of her younger sisters have now married and started families while she remains at home with Mom, Dad, and an ever-dwindling brood of siblings has got to weigh on Jana’s mind from time to time. Jana has been dubbed “the Cinderella Duggar ” due to her perceived ability to suffer in silence and devote herself to household chores. But is she really suffering or is she found fulfillment in serving her family? Complex questions, but most Duggar fans aren’t interested in seeking the answers or listening to what Jana has to say. Instead, they’d rather focus on what they believe is new evidence that the woman flat-out hates life. Recently, the Duggars posted a video of Jana doing some gardening. Seems innocent enough, but like everything else Jana does, fans quickly interpreted the activity as evidence that she’s depressed and miserably lonely. “It’s sad to watch a 28-year-old woman raising her mother’s ‘blessings.’ Too bad she can’t use her many talents for her own life,” commented one viewer . “Agreed… it’s horrible that Jana is forced to be the mom for all her younger siblings,” remarked another. Like we said, the act of growing vegetables was somehow taken as further proof that  And what does Jana have to say about all of this? Well, not much, sadly, and her silence has been interpreted as further evidence that she’s a miserable workhorse who’s being forced to shoulder the burden of her parents’ decision to sire 19 freakin’ kids. However, it’s not unusual that Jana’s not speaking up for herself, as Duggar women are rarely permitted to say what’s on their minds. It’s possible that she’s miserable, but it’s equally possible that she’s decided marriage and children are simply not for her. It’s tough to say, as most of the comments on the subject are made not by her, but by her father. “Jana is 28 years old and still single. She’s still praying about ‘the one,’” Jim Bob Duggar told the crowd at a recent Christian leadership conference. Jana’s own comments on the situation often sound forced or scripted. “I know how it feels to wait for Prince Charming to come along. I’m still waiting. Waiting is not always easy,” she said in an interview back in 2016. She’s been mostly silent on the matter ever since. Fans are desperate for Jana to find the right man, which has led to some interesting rumors over the years. Some of them have been absurd (like the reports that Jana is courting Tim Tebow ), but others have been thoroughly believable. But others have been entirely believable. Most recently, it was reported that Jana was dating Caleb Williams , who – like most of her alleged suitors – is a longtime friend of the Duggar family. Unfortunately, Williams denied the rumors and he and Jana have not been seen in one another’s presence since. So we guess Jana will remain the Cinderella Duggar for the foreseeable future. At least she’ll always have her gardening. Watch Counting On online for more on reality TV’s most controversial family. View Slideshow: Jana Duggar: 13 Reasons Why … is She Still Single?

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Wayment: Offset Throws Daughter’s Lavish Pony Princess B-Day Bash And His Baby Mama Is A BADDIE!

 (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage) Offset And Shya L’amour Celebrate Daughter Kalea’s 3rd Birthday Cardi B ‘s fiance Offset took time out of his busy schedule to throw a lavish celebration in honor of his daughter Kalea’s 3rd birthday. There were ponies, cakes, real like princesses and razzle dazzle everywhere at the event… Kalea’s momma Shya L’amour was there too and the two parents helped blow the candles out the cake together, isn’t she a banger?? Hit the flip for more of Offset, precious Kalea and his banging baby mama at the celebration. Continue reading

Young Queen Runnin’ Thangs: Yara Shahidi Covers ESSENCE Magazine And Reveals Her Connection To Prince On “The Talk”

Yara Shahidi Opens Up To Essence About “Grown-Ish” And Being Woke One of our absolute FAVES Yara Shahidi is on the cover of ESSENCE Magazine’s April issue. Here’s a few quotes via Essence.com : On Social Media: “Quite honestly, I’m the kind of person to get my feelings hurt over something somebody said on Twitter,” the actress reveals to ESSENCE. “There are those moments when I can go through 10 million amazing comments that are super supportive, and one person may say something and I’ll stew over it. That’s something that I’ve actively had to work on.” On Activism Over Acting: “I’ve always struggled with Hollywood feeling trivial. Red carpets aren’t worth it. As fun as it is to get dressed up, it is surreal to be sitting at the Teen Choice Awards while [something like] Charlottesville is happening.” “I feel comfortable putting my political stances out there without feeling as though I am filling some sort of quota,” she says about being a socially active teenager who still wants to have fun. “I don’t have a wokeness quota for the day.” On Her Onscreen Love Scenes: Yara, who has yet to start to dating, tells me about a scene she had to shoot with an on-screen male love interest. ‘I’d [never] slow-danced with anyone before,’ she recalls, laughing. ‘Like, I’d never been this close to another human being—other than my mother—in my life…’” Hit the flip for some video footage from her shoot with Essence Continue reading