Source: Michael Caulfield / Getty Trailer Drops For Netflix Standup Special ‘Wanda Sykes: Not Normal’ Wanda Sykes is back with another standup special and per usual, she’s keeping things relevant with some of today’s most pressing issues. In the trailer for Wanda Sykes: Not Normal, she covers the opioid crisis and how there seems to be a racial divide on who accesses the drug. Check out the clip below. This will be Sykes’ next big stand-up special following her Epix special Wanda Sykes: What Happened…Ms. Sykes? in 2016. Since then, she’s appeared in shows like Black-ish and Broad City , as well as movies like Snatched. You can check out Wanda Sykes: Not Normal when it hits Netflix on May 21!
Source: Venturelli/WireImage / Getty Gucci Accused Of Religious/Cultural Appropriation For $790 Sikhi Style Turbans SMH. After all the blackface backlash , Gucci is getting groaned again — this time for selling $790 turbans that are similar in style to the dastaar (turban) worn by members of the Sikh faith. According to Washington Post , the brand originally drew ire from the Sikh community when the luxury designer had a white model walking the runway in a bright blue turban last year: It was styled nearly identically to the traditional headwear of Sikhs, who follow a faith with roots in South Asia, and outrage abounded. The Italian luxury brand was widely panned for not showing the look on “a brown model” and failing to grasp the turban’s significance. “As a Sikh, I see this as a huge sign of disrespect and disregard toward Sikhism,” one person tweeted at the time. Apparently that wasn’t enough to halt production because this week Gucci’s “Indy Full Turban” — described as a “gorgeously crafted turban” that is “ready to turn heads while keeping you in comfort as well as trademark style” — was being sold by Nordstrom for a reported price of $790. As of Wednesday evening, the item was listed as sold out on Nordstrom’s website and the price no longer appeared. The department store and Gucci did not respond to requests for comment from the Washington Post. Meanwhile there’s been a (well deserved, in our opinion) outcry from Sikhs and other critics over misappropriating an article of clothing that has religious significance and whose wearers have been attacked, discriminated against and even killed. The turban is not just an accessory to monetize; it's a religious article of faith that millions of Sikhs view as sacred. Many find this cultural appropriation inappropriate, since those wearing the turban just for fashion will not appreciate its deep religious significance. pic.twitter.com/fldmxa3Wvr — Sikh Coalition (@sikh_coalition) May 14, 2019 On Tuesday, the Sikh Coalition tweeted an image of the Nordstrom listing and criticized the treatment of the “sacred” headwear. “The turban is not just an accessory to monetize,” the group wrote, adding in a separate tweet that it had contacted Nordstrom and Gucci. It wrote: “Many find this cultural appropriation inappropriate, since those wearing the turban just for fashion will not appreciate its deep religious significance.” There’s much more to unpack with this particular item of clothing. Hit the flip for more tweets that explain why this was such a huge offense.
Source: Jason Kempin / Getty Will Smith And Queen Latifah To Release A Hip-Hop Musical Hip-hop legends Will Smith and Queen Latifah are slated to produce a contemporary musical version of Romeo & Juliet for Netflix, according to The Hollywood Reporte r . Solvan “Slick” Naim–who has directed episodes for a number of TV popular shows, including Animal Kingdom , Power , The Blacklist , The Get Down , and Blindspot –has been tapped to direct the project. This upcoming movie is supposed to be a contemporary musical take on William Shakespeare’s famous tragedy. The film is expected to be set against “the urban rhythms of New York,” and will tell the story of a young waitress from of Brooklyn opposite an aspiring musician from a wealthy family, whose unconventional romance will “force them to confront their life choices.” This project is going to reunite Queen Latifah and Will Smith, who worked together on The Fresh Price of Bel-Air so many years back–which also happened to be Queen’s very first acting gig. Latifah and Shakim Compere will produce via their Flavor Unit Entertainment banner, along with Broome and Yong Yam for 25/7 Productions. Smith will act as an executive producer under his Overbrook Entertainment, with James Lassiter and Caleeb Pinkett. Are you here for a hip-hop adaptation of Romeo & Juliet ?
Sad news from the world of famous cats today, as the number of world-renowned felines has officially dropped to zero. Yes, we regret to inform you that the internet legend known as Grumpy Cat has passed away at the age of 7. The sad news was confirmed this morning by Grumpy’s representatives. (We hesitate to use the word “owner,” as anyone who shares a living space with a cat knows who’s really in charge in that scenario.) “We are unimaginably heartbroken to announce the loss of our beloved Grumpy Cat,” began the statement issued this morning from the official Grumpy Cat Twitter account. “Despite care from top professionals, as well as from her very loving family, Grumpy encountered complications from a recent urinary tract infection that unfortunately became too tough for her to overcome,” the statement continued. “She passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, May 14, at home in the arms of her mommy, Tabatha. “Besides being our baby and a cherished member of the family, Grumpy Cat has helped millions of people smile all around the world — even when times were tough. Her spirit will continue to live on through her fans everywhere,” the cat’s family concluded. Grumpy, whose real name was — *respectful facepalm on behalf of the departed* — Tardar Sauce, suffered from feline dwarfism, an extremely rare condition. She first rose to fame when a member of Tabatha’s family posted a pic of her on Reddit. Redditors refused to believe the pics were unretouched; more photos were posted as evidence, and with that, an internet legend was born. Grumpy eventually proved more profitable — and more marketable — than social media icons as Star Wars Kid or Salt Bae. During her short time on this planet, she spawned about a million memes and hobnobbed with countless celebrities . Grumpy appeared at events such as South by Southwest festival in Austin, where fans lined up for hours to meet the famous furball — who was, of course, completely indifferent to their presence. At the height of her fame, Grumpy inspired caffeinated beverages based on her ornery visage, as well as a Christmas movie in which she made her acting debut. In the age of Jimmy Fallon, James Corden, and Ellen DeGeneres, Grumpy offered a welcome alternative to all that bubbly positivity. Few figures have summed up the spirit of the internet as well as Tardar Sauce — and today is sure to be an especially grumpy day on social media. Our thoughts go out to Grumpy’s loved ones at this difficult time. View Slideshow: Celebrities Who Died in 2019: In Memoriam
Source: @stretchd_34 / @stretchd_34 z1079 Rappers may want to reconsider how they travel when they’re on the road. Tour busses have been getting targeted left and right lately, but luckily more often than not there’s no real physical damage done. Well, physical damage to human beings, I mean. The buses have certainly taken on their fair share of vandalism. Check it out. Via | HipHopDX NASHVILLE, TN – Yo Gotti’s tour bus was reportedly shot up outside of a Tennessee venue on Tuesday night (May 14). According to Fox 13 Nashville, police responded to the scene at approximately 11:30 p.m. local time following Gotti’s free concert at Mercy Lounge. View this post on Instagram FREE SHOW TONIGHT #Nashville @ The Mercy Lounge #CMG #FanAppreciationTour w/ @tidal A post shared by Yo Gotti (@yogotti) on May 14, 2019 at 3:47pm PDT READ MORE
Source: Dorann Weber / Getty See, we’re fans of DIY work. We’re also real big fans of life hacks. But … apparently, the most unknown tool to help fix a few appliances happens to be a pack of Ramen Noodles. No, we’re not kidding. A recent video has gone viral showing one man’s rather innovative way to fix a shattered ceramic sink using an uncooked block of noodles. The crazy part? The guy used the seasoning packet on top of the noodles! Ok I’ve really seen it all now. pic.twitter.com/TgS1pHFiNQ — (@riamichaelss) May 14, 2019 Also, would you believe this isn’t the first time Ramen has been used to repair something in the home? Yup, somebody even used their pack of Ramen to fix a table. Which … now makes us not as crazy for having that giant pile of Ramen stashed in our dorm rooms in college. Here's the one I was looking for. pic.twitter.com/47oBWl598i — Hugh's Your Daddy? (@hugh_daddy) May 15, 2019
Source: John Parra / Getty The nominations for the 19th annual BET awards were announced on Friday morning with Cardi B leading the pack with seven including Album of the Year for “Invasion of Privacy.” Drake received five nominations while Beyonce, Travis Scott and J. Cole are all tied with 4 nominations. The 2019 BET Awards will air live on Sunday, June 23rd from the Microsoft Theater on Los Angeles, California. See the nominations below. Best Female R&B/Pop Artist BEYONCÉ ELLA MAI H.E.R. SOLANGE SZA TEYANA TAYLOR Best Male R&B/Pop Artist ANDERSON .PAAK BRUNO MARS CHILDISH GAMBINO CHRIS BROWN JOHN LEGEND KHALID Best Group CHLOE X HALLE CITY GIRLS LIL BABY & GUNNA MIGOS THE CARTERS Best Collaboration 21 SAVAGE FT. J. COLE “A LOT” CARDI B & BRUNO MARS “PLEASE ME” CARDI B FT. BAD BUNNY & J BALVIN ” I LIKE IT” H.E.R. FT. BRYSON TILLER “COULD’VE BEEN” TRAVIS SCOTT FT. DRAKE “SICKO MODE” TYGA FT. OFFSET “TASTE” Best Male Hip Hop Artist 21 SAVAGE DRAKE J. COLE MEEK MILL NIPSEY HUSSLE TRAVIS SCOTT Best Female Hip Hop Artist CARDI B KASH DOLL LIZZO MEGAN THEE STALLION NICKI MINAJ REMY MA Video of the Year 21 SAVAGE “A LOT FT. J. COLE” CARDI B “MONEY” CARDI B & BRUNO MARS “PLEASE ME” CHILDISH GAMBINO “THIS IS AMERICA” DRAKE “NICE FOR WHAT” THE CARTERS “APES**T” Video Director of the Year BENNY BOOM COLIN TILLEY DAVE MEYERS HYPE WILLIAMS KARENA EVANS Best New Artist BLUEFACE CITY GIRLS JUICE WRLD LIL BABY QUEEN NAIJA Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award ERICA CAMPBELL FT. WARRYN CAMPBELL “ALL OF MY LIFE” FRED HAMMOND “TELL ME WHERE IT HURTS” KIRK FRANKLIN ” LOVE THEORY” SNOOP DOGG FT. RANCE ALLEN “BLESSING ME AGAIN” TORI KELLY FT. KIRK FRANKLIN “NEVER ALONE Best International Act AKA (SOUTH AFRICA) AYA NAKAMURA (FRANCE) BURNA BOY (NIGERIA) DAVE (UK) DOSSEH (FRANCE) GIGGS (UK) MR. EAZI (NIGERIA) Best New International Act – (Fan Voted Category) HEADIE ONE (UK) JOKAIR (FRANCE) NESLY (FRANCE) OCTAVIAN (UK) SHO MADJOZI (SOUTH AFRICA) TENI (NIGERIA) Best Actress ISSA RAE REGINA HALL REGINA KING TARAJI P. HENSON TIFFANY HADDISH VIOLA DAVIS Best Actor ANTHONY ANDERSON CHADWICK BOSEMAN DENZEL WASHINGTON MAHERSHALA ALI MICHAEL B. JORDAN OMARI HARDWICK YoungStars Award CALEB MCLAUGHLIN LYRIC ROSS MARSAI MARTIN MICHAEL RAINEY JR. MILES BROWN Best Movie BLACKKKLANSMAN CREED 2 IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK SPIDER-MAN: INTO THE SPIDER-VERSE THE HATE U GIVE Sportswoman of the Year ALLYSON FELIX CANDACE PARKER NAOMI OSAKA SERENA WILLIAMS SIMONE BILES Sportsman of the Year KEVIN DURANT LEBRON JAMES ODELL BECKHAM JR. STEPHEN CURRY TIGER WOODS Album of the Year ASTROWORLD – TRAVIS SCOTT CHAMPIONSHIPS – MEEK MILL ELLA MAI – ELLA MAI EVERYTHING IS LOVE – THE CARTERS INVASION OF PRIVACY – CARDI B 2019 Coca-Cola Viewers’ Choice Award CARDI B, BAD BUNNY & J BALVIN – I LIKE IT CHILDISH GAMBINO – THIS IS AMERICA DRAKE – IN MY FEELINGS ELLA MAI – TRIP J. COLE – MIDDLE CHILD TRAVIS SCOTT FT. DRAKE – SICKO MODE BET Her Award ALICIA KEYS – RAISE A MAN CIARA – LEVEL UP H.E.R. – HARD PLACE JANELLE MONÁE – PYNK QUEEN NAIJA – MAMA’S HAND TEYANA TAYLOR – ROSE IN HARLEM
Source: SOPA Images / Getty A Glasgow-based fashion brand that’s popular among beauty gurus and influencers is facing a ton of backlash online over its decision to create a separate social media account for plus-size and minority women. Following the criticism flowing through twitter and the brand’s own comment section, they addressed the mishap calling it a “serious error of judgement.” Oh Polly, which prides itself on being created “for girls, by girls” was under attack after people online came across their secondary Instagram account, “Oh Polly Inclusive”. View this post on Instagram
Source: Thaddaeus McAdams / Getty Kodak Black Facing Federal Weapons Charges Following Miami Arrest Last Week Kodak Black has blasted the media and the feds for allegedly releasing a picture of him after last week’s gun bust in order to gloat about nabbing a big name. That’s according to new legal docs from the troubled rapper, who is coming out swinging against his recent gun arrest at the Rolling Loud festival in Miami. Using his new legal name, Bill K. Kapri, the “Tunnel Vision” rapper filed court docs claiming that the media and law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they disseminated a photo of him in shackles and street clothes at the Miami-Dade police station. Kodak said there was no reason for the cops and media to snap and distribute the pic – other than to create a “news spectacle” and for law enforcement to brag about catching such a big fish. The photo was released “for the purpose of creating a news spectacle in showcasing a Grammy-nominated artist shackled and in custody for all to see,” Kodak’s motion, which was obtained by BOSSIP, states. “Quite simply, there was no law enforcement or security rationale, and this was nothing more than a personal frolic for law enforcement to posture.” Source: Atlantic Records The feds raided Kodak’s tour bus May 11 while he was en route to perform at the festival. The photo in question is of a handcuffed Kodak waiting to be transported to federal detention, his court docs state. Kodak wants the police and the media to be barred from distributing any photos of him without a legit law enforcement or security purpose. The news comes as the prosecutor in his South Carolina rape case asked a judge to revoke his $100,000 bond because of his repeated arrests. A high school girl accused Kodak of sexually assaulting her following a concert in Columbia in 2016. A judge has yet to rule on either motion.
Source: theo wargo / Getty Trey Songz ALLEGEDLY Welcome A Baby Trey Songz may have pulled one of Drake’s moves and had a kid on the low-low — or at least that’s what it looks like. Trigga had ladies in a frenzy on Thursday when he posted an illusive black and white photo on Instagram of himself preciously holding a little babies foot. View this post on Instagram A post shared by treysongz (@treysongz) on May 16, 2019 at 11:51am PDT Last we knew, Mr. Steal Your Girl and Lori Harvey had abruptly split after a few months of dating, but neither of them revealed the reason behind the breakup. Now folks are speculating that his newborn seed may have been the cause. Although nothing has been confirmed, Lori congratulated her ex by commenting under the alleged baby photo, writing: “Awww that little foot. Happy for you T!” View this post on Instagram #LoriHarvey says she’s happy for her former boo #TreySongz (See previous post) A post shared by The Shade Room (@theshaderoom) on May 16, 2019 at 1:09pm PDT It’s only a matter of time before Twitter does it’s thing and finds out all the Trigga tea, including who the baby’s mom is. We know who it isn’t.
