(Courtesy of @queenloany/IG) Charlotte Gallery Hosts The 1st Durag Fest The Met Gala of durags (also commonly referred to as du-rag and duRag) went down in Charlotte, North Carolina this week and from the photos, you can tell folks had a beautiful time. There were babies in durags, women in matching durags get ups and even a wave contest. YES. A wave contest… The #Duragfest Wave Baffle was epic! pic.twitter.com/Iz4wBAVQpz — Boyz N The Society (@HeadGraphix) June 16, 2018 The event went down at black owned art gallery BLKMRKT and the event was created by Joseph Headen (@headgraphix), complete with art, a fashion show and a liquor sponsor. Hit the flip and see how folks put their creativity and black culture together to make history at the #DuragFest.
Jill Zarin returned on The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 11 , and we wish it were under better circumstances. The former cast member reunited with the ladies as she geared up for her late husband, Bobby Zarin’s funeral. “I got a text from mutual friends and Jill herself that Bobby passed away. It’s really sad. I knew how close they were,” said Ramona Singer while chatting with Dorinda Medley. Watch The Real Housewives of New York City Season 10 Episode 11 Online Ramona went on to confirm that she met up with Bobby and Jill while he was ill, and they put the past behind them. That’s a pretty big move when you consider the history between the three of them. “Bethenny hasn’t seen her for six years,” continued Ramona, which essentially confirmed we were going to be in for one of the most awkward reunions in the history of reunions. If you watch The Real Housewives of New York City online , you know that Bethenny and Jill were once best friends, but a falling out paved the way for them to part ways and never speak again. “Despite what happened with Jill, Bobby loved me,” said Bethenny of the whole situation, and made her way back from Aspen in luxury via a private jet for the event. Bethenny maintained that she was going to pay her respects and make a swift exit, but it all hit home for her when she was there. “I don’t know why I’m not leaving. I want to see her again. I’m feeling bad for a woman who lost her husband. It’s a real loss,” Bethenny said to the audience. Their reunion was as heartbreaking as one would expect. Jill admitted that she was in a difficult spot because she had not been alone since her 20s. “So proud. Bobby loved you,” Jill declared. “Where are the gift bags? Terrible funeral,” Bethenny said, clearly attempting to make light of a dire situation. After the funeral, Luann appeared in the episode thanks to the power of the telephone. Bethenny hit her up, and they got talking. Luann was mad that she missed the funeral, but she realized she needed to get herself better or she was going to end up in some serious trouble. “It was a wake-up call for me. This is the bottom,” Luann shared with her friend. But Luann was looking at the positive side of things and admitted that it was for the best she was arrested because it gave her the nudge in the right direction she needed. Tinsley’s mother, Dale, was in the city and met up with her daughter. It quickly emerged that Dale was meddling in her daughter’s life by telling Scott Tinsley’s biological clock was running out. “Oh my god. Literally,” Tinsley said, before telling her mother to stay out of her life if her aim was to mess things up. Despite all of the drama, Tinsley went to look for wedding dresses with her mother. Is there actually hope for them to get married? There may be a way for them to have kids. Tinsley made a video call to Dr. Denker aka her fertility specialist, and he showed them a picture of her eggs. “I’m looking at what potentially could be my children,” said Tinsley. We finally got more intel from Luann as the episode drew to a close. “This past month for me has been eye-opening,” Luann said to the audience. “I feel really, really good,” said Luann on a phone call to Dorinda. “I’ve been self-medicating for a while. I binge in order to cover my emotions.” “I want to see what it’s like to be sober, see if I can actually enjoy myself without it,” Luann said as the episode closed. What did you think of the episode? Hit the comments below! The Real Housewives of New York City continues Wednesday on Bravo! View Slideshow: 14 Shadiest Real Housewives Hook-Ups of All-Time
Source: Instagram / Instagram Tekashi69 might be fighting a losing battle trying to secure airplay on HOT 97. He was turned away at Summer Jam this past weekend. The rainbow haired rapper took to Instagram Live as he and his crew attempted to enter to the New York Hip-Hop station’s annual concert but were turned away. Naturally the rejection did not sit well with the Brooklyn native which lead to several rounds of arguing with police on site at the event and even a confrontation with local rapper Loccie Shmula. Of course Shmula took to social media to explain the backslide. While at the time it was uncertain why the Brooklyn native was denied entrance, HOT 97’s Ebro Darden has confirmed that he wasn’t invited to perform. “Reason we didn’t have you on Summer Jam is cause you don’t know how to shut up bro” he explained on “You Played Yourself” segment during the Ebro In The Morning show. Darden went on to detail how he was trying to give him some stage time but things went left. “I had a whole thing but I wasn’t gonna tell him in advance because his dumbass doesn’t know how to shut up,” Ebro said. “We had a whole plan. People was working. People really wanna help this kid but he doesn’t know how to shut up.” The former executive turned on-air personality also alleges that Tekashi allegedly covered up his face tattoos to get pass security. “Well if Summer Jam really fell off so bad fam, why you outside with makeup on covering up your tattoos trying to get inside?” You can view Ebro’s response below. Via Complex Photo: WENN.com
Last week, the food world lost a true icon when Anthony Bourdain was found dead of an apparent suicide in a hotel room in France. He was 61 years old. Days later, details about the events surrounding Bourdain’s death are slowly beginning to trickle in, but the question of what could have driven one of the most widely-envied men on the planet to take his own life remains unanswered. Fans and media outlets were quick to point out some unusual social media activity from Bourdain’s longtime girlfriend, Asia Argento, in the hours before the news of his passing became public knowledge. An image in which the actress is seen wearing a shirt that reads “F-ck Off,” coupled with photos of Argento apparently vacationing with a male friend in France prompted a widespread theory that Bourdain was distraught over relationship problems. In the final months of his life, Bourdain was an outspoken advocate of the #MeToo movement, and his activism brought him close to some of the most high-profile victims of sexual harassment in Hollywood, including the actress Rose McGowan. Bourdain and McGowan quickly became close friends, and today, she published an open letter in which she addresses both his death and the rumors about his alleged relationship troubles. “Sitting across from me is the remarkable human and brave survivor, Asia Argento, who has been through more than most could stand, and yet stand she does,” the letter reads. “She stood up to her monster rapist and now she has to stand up to yet another monster, suicide. The suicide of her beloved lover and ally, Anthony Bourdain.” McGowan goes on to claim that Bourdain and Argento were in an open relationship, and she implies he would not have been upset by the sight of Argento with another man: “Anthony and Asia had a free relationship, they loved without borders of traditional relationships, and they established the parameters of their relationship early on,” McGowan states. “Asia is a free bird, and so was Anthony. Was. Such a terrible word to write,” she adds. “I’ve heard from many that the past two years they were together were some of his happiest and that should give us all solace.” She later states: “It is in no way fair or acceptable to blame her or anyone else, not even Anthony.” McGowan says she’s angry about her friend’s death, but she also pleads for sympathy from those who feel that he took his own life out of selfishness or a lack of concern for his loved ones. Shortly after learning of Bourdain’s death, Argento addressed the matter on Instagram, writing: “His brilliant, fearless spirit touched and inspired so many, and his generosity knew no bounds. He was my love, my rock, my protector. I am beyond devastated. My thoughts are with his family. I would ask that you respect their privacy and mine.” We’ll have further details on this developing story as more information becomes available. View Slideshow: Anthony Bourdain: Celebrities React to Shocking Suicide
Ranch That Hosted Kanye’s Listening Party Bans Rappers From Property Kanye West took his energy and his business to Jackson Hole, Wyoming — an area known NOT to have a large Black presence. In a completely not shocking turn of events, it seems the community wasn’t too happy to have ‘Ye and his “kind” being all loud and happy and isht on their turf. According to The Blast , venue owner Jane Golliher says there’s no way she’s having any more rappers throw events on her property. The woman, who owns and operates the Diamond Cross Ranch in Moran, Wyoming where Kanye flew out 400 of his friends, associates, and members of the media for his “‘Ye” listening bash, claims that the event was the most confusing thing she’s ever been a part of. She says that Kanye’s event was originally supposed to be held indoors, but the rapper changing his mind “every 30 minutes” eventually that led to the speakers being carted outside and music blasted at extensively high decibels, causing near-instant calls and complaints from nearby lodges. Kanye also reportedly claimed that the event would wrap up around 10 pm…but he didn’t actually get started until 9:30 pm, and violated the noise ordinance in the area. Either way, Jane Golliher claims she has no beef with Kanye, but wishes she had charged the rapper $50,000 or more to have the event in her space and insists that no more rappers will be holding anything on her land. She says she’s open to a “day concert” that falls in line with noise levels, and only features “good music.” There’s that middle America ‘Ye loves so much. We guess he can forget about having any more events out in those peaceful white mountains… Getty/Instagram
JOCE / Bauer Griffin LLC Stevie Wonder Turns Up With T.I., Childish Gambino And More Happy Birthday wishes to Stevie Wonder , who turns 68 this Sunday. The soulful singer/songwriter celebrated his birthday with a star-studded night of music at The Peppermint Club In West Hollywood. JOCE / Bauer Griffin LLC Childish Gambino, his brother Stephen Glover, T.I., Nick Cannon, Angela Bassett, Jessie J, Kelly Rowland and Craig Robinson were just a few big names we spotted at the event. Check out more photos below, then hit the flip for the dope group performance video.
Source: Gabriel Olsen / Getty Houston Rockets player Chis Paul and his wife Jada put their money to beautiful use this past Friday when they hosted a Beauty and the Beast -themed prom. The event was led in conjunction with the Chris Paul Family Foundation, which hosted 800 students from C.E. King High School at The Citadel in Houston. Teens arrived in their finest for a memorable night and one of the best parts about it was everything was free. C.E. King High School was one of the buildings worst hit by Hurricane Harvey in 2017 causing the students to attend nearby elementary schools. The students returned to their campus in January 2018, and Chris along with his wife thought it would be great to plan their prom free of charge. “Chris and I both have fond memories of our proms and we wanted to help make sure we passed that memory on to these young people,” Jada said. The Pauls even hosted a pop-up shop in March were students could pick their prom outfits for free. In addition to this, a State Farm Good Nieghbor award was presented to seniors Erika Villaneuva and Joshua Early for their community work during the hurricane. Swipe through for some epic photos from the prom!
Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty If you never thought Beyoncé could be your direct pathway to God, think again. The Queen Bey is inspiring fans at concerts and in the pulpit. San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral is definitely moved. On Wednesday, they are hosting a Beyoncé mass which will celebrate and unpack the legacy of Bey. The event will be hosted by the weekly progressive worship service The Vine , and it’s set to include Beyoncé’s music and Bible readings by women of color that relate to her music. Reverend Yolanda Norton , who will preside over the mass, assured folks that this isn’t some Bey Hiv cult situation. “This is not a service deifying Beyoncé,” she told Essence . “This is a service that uses Beyoncé’s music as a tool to engender positive, empowering conversation about Black women. The premise of [the class] is that if we look at the personal life, career trajectory, music and public persona of Beyoncé, so much of her life reflects aspects of black women’s stories.” She continues, “We use ‘Flaws and All,’ a song maybe she wrote for her fans or for Jay-Z . But if you listen to the words in an ecclesiastical context, it’s a very faithful, honest, raw acknowledgment of the imperfect relationship we have with God.” Preach! Are you down for the Beyoncé-filled, fire-baptized session? If you’re in the San Francisco area, you can hit up Grace Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday (April 25)!
Source: VALERIE MACON / Getty If you never thought Beyoncé could be your direct pathway to God, think again. The Queen Bey is inspiring fans at concerts and in the pulpit. San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral is definitely moved. On Wednesday, they are hosting a Beyoncé mass which will celebrate and unpack the legacy of Bey. The event will be hosted by the weekly progressive worship service The Vine , and it’s set to include Beyoncé’s music and Bible readings by women of color that relate to her music. Reverend Yolanda Norton , who will preside over the mass, assured folks that this isn’t some Bey Hiv cult situation. “This is not a service deifying Beyoncé,” she told Essence . “This is a service that uses Beyoncé’s music as a tool to engender positive, empowering conversation about Black women. The premise of [the class] is that if we look at the personal life, career trajectory, music and public persona of Beyoncé, so much of her life reflects aspects of black women’s stories.” She continues, “We use ‘Flaws and All,’ a song maybe she wrote for her fans or for Jay-Z . But if you listen to the words in an ecclesiastical context, it’s a very faithful, honest, raw acknowledgment of the imperfect relationship we have with God.” Preach! Are you down for the Beyoncé-filled, fire-baptized session? If you’re in the San Francisco area, you can hit up Grace Cathedral at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday (April 25)!
THe same bitch that said she was taking a year long SOCIAL MEDIA break is back in some Atlanta stripped gear….because I guess this is her RAVER COACHELLA look…because it is COACHELLA TIME…and like clockwork, it happens every fucking year, and every fucking year a new group of idiots go to the festival to launch their festival career, now with more 40 year olds who still go after so many years, and think it’s some rite of passage or badge of honor that they’ve gone so many times….and it’s always the same outfits, the same nonsense, the same social media posts, the same outfits, the same events….over and over again…only now people like Bella Thorne get paid 65k to post it on their feed, where as 10 years ago…they just got paid to attend the events….so much has changed…yet nothing at all has changed.. What I find interesting is how boring and repetitive it is. Wouldn’t you want something new and different, rather than the familiar friendly festival you’ve experienced year after year…it’s like “been there done that” doesn’t apply to humans, especially not now in this social media era where you need to attend to be relevant…or with it…or for brands to want to work with you… Weird times…definitely…
