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Tank, R&B Money & Toyota Celebrate ‘Women Who Move The Needle’ During BET Awards Weekend

Soul Brother Tank, R&B Money & Toyota” Honor “Women Who Move The Needle Toyota, Tank and his label R&B Money recently marked BET Weekend with a swanky soiree for a cause. On Thursday the multi-Grammy-nominated singer and his partners held a midnight soiree celebrating female change-makers in the entertainment industry, in particular, outstanding African-American women who continue to move the needle. Honorees included Juliette Jones of Atlantic Records, Ethiopia Habtermariam of Motown Records, and Latanya Newt of BET Network. This partnership is an extension of Toyota’s ongoing support of highlighting and championing African-American women across various industries. “I am absolutely thrilled that I was able to recognize some key players in the entertainment industry, who have had a personal impact on my career,” said Tank. “The Black woman should be celebrated and this is just a token of my appreciation to show the importance of Black women music execs.” Toyota Diversity & Inclusion representative, Alva Adams-Mason, stated “Toyota is proud to celebrate diversity within the entertainment industry,” added Toyota Diversity & Inclusion representative Alva Adams-Mason. “It’s women like Ethiopia, LaTanya, and Juliette, who pave the way for future women executives of color to make headways within the entertainment industry and beyond. It is moments like this that allow the brand to showcase our commitment to championing and empowering women of color to ‘go places’ and move the needle in the arts.” Soiree attendees included Nicole Murphy Selma actor Stephan James, Pleasure P, and June’s Diary. In addition to celebrating trailblazing women, Tank is celebrating success. His hit single “When We” secured the #1 spot for 11 weeks on the Billboard Adult R&B Song and UAC Radio charts and top ten on mainstream. More photos on the flip.

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Will You Be Watching??? Bossip On WE tv Returns This August

“Who said dat?!” RT @WEtv : Your wig is about to get snatched! #Bossip returns Thursdays this August. @bossip pic.twitter.com/KsME5W1QXt — Bossip (@Bossip) June 9, 2018 Hate it or love it?! Bossip on WE tv Returns This August We’re baaaaaaack! After taking over television last summer, Bossip on WE tv is making its triumphant return. This August you can once again tune in to see more viciously hilarious content from Bossip contributors who’ll bring our “soup cookie” criticizing, “deteriorating dust mite” dissing headlines to LIFE. Prepare to laugh and learn alllll about black gossip from our masters of mess! Here’s your first look at the cast; Will YOU be watching Bossip on WE tv when it returns this August???

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Will You Be Watching??? Bossip On WE tv Returns This August

Will You Be Watching??? Bossip On WE tv Returns This August

“Who said dat?!” RT @WEtv : Your wig is about to get snatched! #Bossip returns Thursdays this August. @bossip pic.twitter.com/KsME5W1QXt — Bossip (@Bossip) June 9, 2018 Hate it or love it?! Bossip on WE tv Returns This August We’re baaaaaaack! After taking over television last summer, Bossip on WE tv is making its triumphant return. This August you can once again tune in to see more viciously hilarious content from Bossip contributors who’ll bring our “soup cookie” criticizing, “deteriorating dust mite” dissing headlines to LIFE. Prepare to laugh and learn alllll about black gossip from our masters of mess! Here’s your first look at the cast; Will YOU be watching Bossip on WE tv when it returns this August???

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R.I.P: Kanye West Declares That He Killed His Ego

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Source: Paul Natkin / Getty Ladies, gentlemen…people across the globe, we have reached a very special moment in history…or so I hope. Kanye West , a.k.a. the next Walt Disney , Steve Jobs , and Picasso , is chucking the deuces up to his ego. I killed my ego — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 That’s right, the thing that has gotten Kanye into trouble more times than once has finally hit six feet under. Hours before Kanye’s big announcement, he posted about his wife’s involvement in freeing 63-year-old  Alice Johnson  from prison. https://t.co/GBaHHmLIL3 — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 Then, Kanye went into a Twitter thread about eliminating pride… give without pride — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 your pride can be and will be used against you — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 be great without pride — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 And then came the big reveal… I killed my ego — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 Who or what is Kanye West with no ego? Just Ye — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 And big shocker…this is something new for Ye… this is new for me but it’s just how I feel now. I don’t know why. I thought my ego protected me from doubters so that I wouldn’t doubt myself but there has to be a better way to do this — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 Finally, Ye ended by saying his need to help people affects his actions… sometimes I have trouble saying no because I want to help everyone — KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) June 14, 2018 So there you have it. Could we be on the horizon of a new Ye? We already know how random and fickle he can be. And now that it’s known he has bipolar disorder , I wonder if that will affect his future sentiments. Per usual, only time will tell and Kanye will continue to keep us guessing. Until then, I’ll happily attend that ego funeral.   Let’s just hope the only resurrection Kanye believes in is Jesus Christ.  

R.I.P: Kanye West Declares That He Killed His Ego

#LifeOfTheParty: Cast Of Melissa McCarthy’s New Movie Say Comedienne Turned Her Trailer Into A Nightclub

Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.) BOSSIP Exclusive… Cast Of “Life Of The Party” Talks New Film” Melissa McCarthy was truly the “life of the party” this week during the world premiere screening of her film in Auburn, Alabama. “Life Of The Party” stars the funny woman as middle-aged mom Deanna whose midlife crisis turns into college matriculation coincidentally at exactly the same time and EXACT SAME COLLEGE as her daughter Maddie. (Molly Gordon) The slapstick comedy directed by McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone also stars Maya Rudolph as Melissa’s braggadocious (constant husband humping) BFF, “Modern Family’s” Julie Bowen, Matt Walsh and actor Stephen Root who told BOSSIP that the undeniable “life of the party” on set was Melissa McCarthy herself. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. “Believe it or not it was Melissa,” said Root who plays Melissa’s overprotective, slightly senile dad in the film. “Friday night when we didn’t have to work Saturday, we’d go to her trailer and party over there, that would be Melissa [who had the club in her trailer]. He also told us that he if had the opportunity to return back to college like Deanna, he’d be hesitant to take it because acting is his passion. “I love what I do, I’ve been doing it since ’76 but if I went back I think I’d probably pursue a double [major] in photography.” As for Gillian Jacobs (“Don’t Think Twice,” “Love,” “Community”) who plays a very special sorority girl named Helen in the film, she’d go back to college like Deanna and study ANYTHING but acting. “I’d go to a place where I could actually study something academic, I went to a Performing Arts College so I really missed being in a lecture class and learning about something different than acting, I’d love to study something other than acting.” Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Other stars on the carpet included Jimmy O. Yang who plays Maddie’s boyfriend in the film and told BOSSIP that he “couldn’t imagine going to college with his girlfriend’s mother” and panty melter Luke Benward who told us that he plays a very special frat-boy named Jack who has a unique relationship with Deanna. You’ll have to go see the film to see exactly what we mean… Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Will YOU be going to see “Life Of The Party” when it hits theaters May 11??? More on the flip.

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#LifeOfTheParty: Cast Of Melissa McCarthy’s New Movie Say Comedienne Turned Her Trailer Into A Nightclub

#LifeOfTheParty: Cast Of Melissa McCarthy’s New Movie Say Comedienne Turned Her Trailer Into A Nightclub

Ben Falcone and Melissa McCarthy (Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros.) BOSSIP Exclusive… Cast Of “Life Of The Party” Talks New Film” Melissa McCarthy was truly the “life of the party” this week during the world premiere screening of her film in Auburn, Alabama. “Life Of The Party” stars the funny woman as middle-aged mom Deanna whose midlife crisis turns into college matriculation coincidentally at exactly the same time and EXACT SAME COLLEGE as her daughter Maddie. (Molly Gordon) The slapstick comedy directed by McCarthy’s husband Ben Falcone also stars Maya Rudolph as Melissa’s braggadocious (constant husband humping) BFF, “Modern Family’s” Julie Bowen, Matt Walsh and actor Stephen Root who told BOSSIP that the undeniable “life of the party” on set was Melissa McCarthy herself. Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. “Believe it or not it was Melissa,” said Root who plays Melissa’s overprotective, slightly senile dad in the film. “Friday night when we didn’t have to work Saturday, we’d go to her trailer and party over there, that would be Melissa [who had the club in her trailer]. He also told us that he if had the opportunity to return back to college like Deanna, he’d be hesitant to take it because acting is his passion. “I love what I do, I’ve been doing it since ’76 but if I went back I think I’d probably pursue a double [major] in photography.” As for Gillian Jacobs (“Don’t Think Twice,” “Love,” “Community”) who plays a very special sorority girl named Helen in the film, she’d go back to college like Deanna and study ANYTHING but acting. “I’d go to a place where I could actually study something academic, I went to a Performing Arts College so I really missed being in a lecture class and learning about something different than acting, I’d love to study something other than acting.” Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Other stars on the carpet included Jimmy O. Yang who plays Maddie’s boyfriend in the film and told BOSSIP that he “couldn’t imagine going to college with his girlfriend’s mother” and panty melter Luke Benward who told us that he plays a very special frat-boy named Jack who has a unique relationship with Deanna. You’ll have to go see the film to see exactly what we mean… Paras Griffin/Getty Images for Warner Bros. Will YOU be going to see “Life Of The Party” when it hits theaters May 11??? More on the flip.

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Lil Yachty Parts The Sea For ‘Spotify Fans First’ In Atlanta

Lil Yachty Performs During “Spotify Fans First” Last Thursday Spotify hosted one of their Spotify Fans First event in ATL with Lil Yachty for a select group of fans. These events give artists a chance to connect with their Day-1 supporters. Celebrating the release of his second album, Lil Boat 2 , he performed several new songs for this intimate crowd. With a mostly teenaged, diverse audience the energy that Lil’ Yachty gives is undeniable. This had to be one of the most lit shows we’ve been to with a dynamic audience. With his water theme, the stage had real water with visuals of rain and waves. Yachty even gave his fans water bottles to wet the crowd up. Yachty’s set included SELF MADE, BOOM!, FWM, COUNT ME IN, DAS CAP, POP OUT, FLEX, NBAYOUNGBOAT , and Trippie Redd stopped by to perform 66 Photo credit: Lydo Lee

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Electric Lady: Janelle Monae Explains The Importance Of Coming Out As Pansexual

Apega/WENN.com Janelle Monae Speaks Further On Pansexuality After revealing to the world her pansexuality, Janelle Monae is speaking further on her decision to come out. As previously reported the “Dirty Computers” songstress told Rolling Stone in her cover story that she initially identified as bisexual but then later read about pansexuality, an attraction toward someone regardless of their sex or gender identity, and identified with that as well. Now Monae’s expounding on that and explaining why it was necessary to speak so candidly about being queer. The singer sat down with CBS’ Tony Dokoupil for an extensive interview in her hometown of Kansas City. After meeting with Monae’s mother, recovered addict father and 11 aunts, Dokoupil asked the singer about her relationship with her late mentor Prince. “If this was  Star Wars,  he was kind of like Yoda to my Han Solo,” said Monae. He then asked her if she too would portray her sexuality as sexually fluid like the Purple Rain singer did, and she said ‘no’, because she wants “Dirty Computers” like herself to feel represented and celebrated. “I think that is important for people to be proud of their identity,” she said. “I am very proud to be a queer, young black woman in America. I’m proud of who I am. I love myself, and I want for all the Dirty Computers around the world to feel seen, to be heard, and to feel celebrated and to know that I’m right there with you. What an electric lady . Did you know that after Janelle came out “pansexuality” became the top search on Merriam-Webster? 'Pansexual' is our top search today. https://t.co/DJ8gUex3qs — Merriam-Webster (@MerriamWebster) April 26, 2018 We love that Janelle is so open about who she is, it’s refreshing to see her be transparent about her true self. Hit the flip for the full 8-minute interview.

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Bridezillas’ Exclusive: NaughtyZilla’s Fiancee Tells Her – “It’s Either Me Or Your Baby Daddy!”

“Bridezillas” Airs Friday Nights At 10 P.M. EST On WeTV NaughtyZilla Crystal has a lot of explaining to do after her fiancee catches her communicating with her baby daddy in the new episode of “Bridezillas.” But Crystal said her bae isn’t blameless either, because she’s learned he’s still talking to his ex-girlfriend. The narrator reminds viewers that Crystal and her now fiancee began dating when she was seven months pregnant. Will their major trust issues derail their wedding day? Peep the episode description: NaughtyZilla Crystal confronts groom over his ex and threatens not to show up to wedding. PushoverZilla Ebony battles bridesmaids on her wedding day.

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Will You Be Wearing? Viral Dance Phenoms Ayo & Two Launch Headphone & Speaker Collab With Fanstereo [VIDEO]

Dance Stars Ayo & Teo Drop Headphone & Speaker Collection With Fanstereo Dance pros Ayo & Teo have partnered with lifestyle brand Fanstereo to release their own capsule collection of consumer electronics. The functional line features two types of headphones, one leather-bound and the other mobile earbuds, as well as a bluetooth speaker. The electronics are priced from $99 to $139. “Ayo and Teo, they are a hybrid group, and we’re a hybrid headphone,” Fanstereo’s CEO Jay Leopardi told us. “It’s been a beautiful marriage.” The brothers, who appeared in Usher’s “No Limit” video and whose own song “Rolex” went platinum last year, greenlit the collab not only because Fanstereo’s products have gained a rep for high quality with a focus on research and development, but also because the headphones are made to stay put if you’re on the move, Leopardi said. “They are in the dance movement, and there’s no other headphone that you can dance in without them falling off your head,” Leopardi said. “I think they are the new Justin Biebers for that type of music. That’s why Usher messes with them. They are talented artists and we sign talented artists.” The company has launched 30 to 40 celebrity capsule collections to date (like a collab with Boosie Badazz and an “Art of Rap” collection with Cypress Hill, EPMD, Tone Loc and Biz Markie) and count Stevie Wonder and comedian Eddie Griffin among its fans. Will you be wearing the new headgear? Hit the flip for more pics from the collection:

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