Source: Nicky Nelson/WENN.com / WENN Go Behind The Scenes Of Desus & Mero’s Everyday Life Have you ever wondered what it must be like behind the scenes with DESUS & MERO ? It’s really no surprise that with these two on set, the jokes never stop–but what else goes on in between filming skits and interviewing illustrious guests? Peep the video down below to spend a week with the boys and take a look behind the scenes to find out what really goes on while the TV magic is being made.
Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Summer of OWN Cocktail Party Photos OWN through a ritzy soiree Saturday during the 2019 ESSENCE Music Festival. The Summer of OWN Cocktail Party sponsored by Dove was held at New Orleans’ Legacy Kitchen’s Craft Tavern and was bustling with stars from the Oprah Winfrey network. Ava Duvernay who met with media before the party at an exclusive press conference was (of course) on hand… Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest as well as Oprah’s bestie/journalist Gayle King. Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest The stars of “Queen Sugar” celebrated in good spirits… Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest and the cast of OWN’s “Ambitions” brought their black excellence to the gold carpet. Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest “Greenleaf’s” Lynn Whitfield, Deborah Joy Winans, and Merle Dandridge were spotted partying with Gayle and hitting the dance floor. Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest The party featured passed plates and craft cocktails as well as sounds by DJ Princess Cut. Also, surprise guests The Exonerated 5 stopped by to celebrate with their “When They See Us” director Ava. Source: OWN/Photographer Peter Forest Fun times were for sure had. See more photos from the Summer of OWN cocktail party on the flip.
Source: Xavier Collin/Image Press / Splash News Ciara And Russell Wilson’s Wedding Anniversary Ciara and Russell Wilson have been happily married for three years and they’re marking the occasion on Instagram. The couple is apparently celebrating their anniversary on occasion and Russell made a sweet post dedicated to his “special woman.” “Year three, my love. You know, she’s a special, special woman but I love that about you,” said the Seattle Seahawks Quarterback. “We love our kids, and you’re such a great mom.” “You’re just an amazing woman and an inspiration to so many people and so many ladies around the world. I love you for who you mean.” View this post on Instagram Year 3. Happy Anniversary Babylove. @Ciara A post shared by Russell Wilson (@dangerusswilson) on Jul 6, 2019 at 7:45pm PDT On CiCi’s page, she shared a video showing the birth of their daughter Sienna and a recap of their palatial palace wedding. The couple tied the knot July 6, 2016, at Peckforton Castle in Cheshire, England. View this post on Instagram Year 3 Baby! So grateful to spend the rest and best days of my life you with you @DangeRussWilson! #HappyAnniversary A post shared by Ciara (@ciara) on Jul 6, 2019 at 8:41pm PDT Congrats to the coupled up Wilsons on three years!
Source: Robyn Beck/AFP/Getty Images / Getty Cameron Boyce Dies Disney Channel fans are reeling after the death of an actor. Cameron Boyce, known for his roles on Disney Channel projects including Descendants and Jessie, has died at the age of 20. The news comes directly from his family who released a statement to E! News ; “It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron. He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated.” “The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother.” His fellow Hollywood peers are public mourning his passing and his more than 8 million followers are flooding his Instagram page. Disney star Skai Jackson wrote a lengthy tribute memorializing her “big brother” and called Cameron “God’s best angel.” View this post on Instagram I don’t even know where to start… I am at a loss for words. I never thought in a million years I would be writing this. Cam, you were one of a kind. My heart will be forever broken. I am so happy that I got to spend almost everyday with you on set, you gave the best hugs. I wish I would have hugged you tighter when I saw you a couple of months ago. Thank you so much for being the big brother I never had… I am so distraught and I cannot stop crying! I love you so much… fly high Gods best Angel . #CameronBoyce A post shared by s k a i (@skaijackson) on Jul 7, 2019 at 3:09am PDT
Tragic and shocking news today out of the television universe: Cameron Boyce, a rising and popular actor best known for roles on Disney projects such as Descendants and Jessie, has been found dead. He was only 20 years old. According to a statement releasd by Boyce’s family, the actor passed away in his sleep after suffering a seizure. This is what the 20-year old’s loved ones wrote in their heartfelt statement: It is with a profoundly heavy heart that we report that this morning we lost Cameron. He passed away in his sleep due to a seizure which was a result of an ongoing medical condition for which he was being treated The world is now undoubtedly without one of its brightest lights, but his spirit will live on through the kindness and compassion of all who knew and loved him. We are utterly heartbroken and ask for privacy during this immensely difficult time as we grieve the loss of our precious son and brother. Boyce had been acting since he was nine years old and was deeply involved in charity work. In March of this year, he was actually introduced former Vice President Joe Biden at the Biden Courage Awards. He was also honored with the Pioneering Spirit Award at last year’s Thirst Gala, sponsored by the Thirst Project, a nonprofit for which Boyce raised $30,000 to build wells for clean drinking water in Swaziland. Cameron was a very impressive young man. “We offer our deepest condolences to his family, castmates and colleagues and join his many millions of fans in grieving his untimely passing. He will be dearly missed,” a Disney Channel spokesperson said in response to the awful news. After making his big screen debut in the film Mirrors, Boyce struck it big just two years later when he was cast as one of Adam Sandler’s children in the movie Grown Ups. He went on to achieve Disney stardom as one of the leads in show Jessie. Boyce starred as Luke Ross alongside the eponymous Jessie Prescott, played by Debby Ryan on a series that ran for four seasons and 98 episodes. His role in the Descendants films, which led cable TV film ratings in 2015 and 2017, catapulted him to even greater heights. Here is a promotional photo from that franchise: Added Disney Channel in its message: “From a young age, Cameron Boyce dreamed of sharing his extraordinary artistic talents with the world. As a young man, he was fueled by a strong desire to make a difference in peoples’ lives through his humanitarian work. “He was an incredibly talented performer, a remarkably caring and thoughtful person and, above all else, he was a loving and dedicated son, brother, grandson and friend.” Boyce, who had 8.1 million followers on Instagram, was next set to appear in the HBO shows Mrs. Fletcher. We send our condolences to his friends, family members and loved ones. May Cameron Boyce rest in peace. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam
B lack entrepreneur Don Peebles is investing in the futures of women and people of color in the real estate industry. According to The Real Deal , he’s launching a $500 million fund to support developers from underrepresented groups in South Florida, Los Angeles, New York and other cities. The new fund is another example of how Don Peebles has been a long-time game changer in his industry. https://t.co/9bl1w6ak7j — Black Enterprise (@blackenterprise) June 29, 2019 Peebles—who owns the real estate development firm Peebles Corp.—says he’s on a mission to level the playing field when it comes to access to capital. Through the fund he wants to work with developers from different cities throughout the country on projects that will be built on underdeveloped or vacant land. The projects will be a mix of commercial and residential buildings; some of which will have affordable housing units. According to Peebles, the fund will be supported by investors. He’s aiming to work on 60 different projects which will be between $10 million and $70 million each. “The idea is to create this business model that shows that investing in emerging developers and investing in diversity will result in higher returns with less risk,” he said while unveiling his plan at The Real Deal’s annual residential real estate event. “It’s a very positive thing to have the developments that are taking place in communities of color, to have the projects be developed by people of color. We see this as a win-win and an untapped market.” There are several entrepreneurs who are on a mission to make the real estate industry diverse. Johnetta G. Paye, Esq. and Ernestine Johnson created the first Black-owned real estate crowdfunding company to help individuals from underserved communities overcome the obstacles of gentrification by helping them make low-cost real estate investments. SEE ALSO: These Women Are Running The First Black-Owned Real Estate Crowdfunding Company Black Entrepreneurs Raise $8 Million For Barbershop-Focused App [ione_media_gallery src=”https://newsone.com” id=”3881815″ overlay=”true”]
Jenelle Evans and Amber Portwood have a lot in common. They are both members of Teen Mom Nation… they both have multiple children… and they've both run afoul of the law on multiple occasions. The latest (SERIOUS!) transgression took place early on the morning of July 5, when Portwood got arrested for felony domestic assault . The victim? Andrew Glennon, Amber's long-term boyfriend and the father of her one-year old son. According to a 911 dispatch call, Glennon feared for his toddler's life . Like we said: SERIOUS stuff. So, how did Evans reacts to this Portwood news? In typical Evans fashion. Scroll down to see what we mean… 1. Let’s Start with What Happened Around 3 a.m. on July 5, Glennon texted 911 (this is permitted in the state of Indiana) and said that Amber attacked him while he was holding little James. 2. YIKES A spokesperson for the Indiana Police Department spoke to Radar Online and confirmed what led to Portwood’s arrest, telling the celebrity gossip website: “I received a text message from somebody saying that their life and their son’s life is in danger. During which time the female, later identified as Amber Portwood, assaulted him, while he was holding their 1-year-old child.” 3. Now What? Portwood was taken into custody on a FELONY charge of domestic violence. She is due in court for a hearing on July 8. 4. There’s a History Here A pretty major one: Amber was arrested back on 2010 for also attacking then-boyfriend Gary Shirley. 5. She Went to Jail for the Act After violating terms of her probation by taking drugs, Portwood spent 17 months in prison, starting in early 2013. 6. But Gary is Here for Her Now In a way. This is what he wrote in Twitter in the wake of Amber’s arrest. View Slideshow
Source: Splash News / Splash News Kawhi Leonard’s Decision To Sign To The Clippers Lead To Russell Westbrook Slander If you went to bed early last night, you missed an epic night of #NBATwitter ! Around 2am ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news that after several tense days of waiting, Kawhi Leonard would be taking his talents to Los Angeles…TO THE CLIPPERS Free agent forward Kawhi Leonard has informed runners-up teams of his plans: He's signing with the Clippers, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019 Almost immediately after that, Woj announced that the Oklahoma City Thunder were trading Paul George to the Clippers. Oklahoma City is trading All-Star Paul George to the Los Angeles Clippers for a record-setting collection of draft choices, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 6, 2019 With the balance of power in the NBA distributed so evenly, basketball fans rejoiced. Then they roasted Paul George’s poor unwanted teammate Russell Westbrook. Jalen Rose and PG-13 tried to come to brodie’s defense, but alas… Reporter: So Paul George what made u leave Westbrook and thunder pic.twitter.com/a3VLi8JZr5 — aPimpNamedSlickback (@aPimpNamedSlic8) July 6, 2019 Whether you love or hate Russell Westbrook we’re pretty sure you’re going to get a great laugh out of the jokes. Flip the page for the foolery.
Source: WENN.com / WENN BET Drops The Full ‘Brothers’ Episode Of Tales Online If you’ve been waiting to watch the latest season of Irv Gotti’s series Tales , this is your chance. The storied music executive’s anthology series kicked off earlier this week with a two-hour premiere on BET and featured a snippet of music by Kanye West and Charlie Wilson. Gotti has been teasing this ‘Brothers’ episode of the series for the longest, and now that it’s finally here, you can watch the whole thing online. A Shakespearean tale of two brothers, Paul and Jimmy Kraymen, each living drastically different lifestyles in modern-day Atlanta. Will they be able to put their grief aside to combat their enemies? Peep the full season 2 premiere down below to see for yourself.
