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  • Julianne Hough And Hockey Player Brooks Laich Are Engaged, Shares Sweet Photos On Instagram

    Julianne Hough And Hockey Player Brooks Laich Are Engaged, Shares Sweet Photos On Instagram

    Julianne Hough is engaged and she and her fiancé Brooks Laich of Washington Capitals hockey team were happy to share their happiness on Instagram, Tuesday, August 18.

    In a photo they shared, Hough shows off the engagement ring on her left hand that Laich gave her. According to Us Weekly, the ring is a “custom Lorraine Schwartz-designed oval-cut diamond ring” and it is more than six carats.

    We are overwhelmed with joy and excitement to share with you our recent engagement! #fiancé #love

    A photo posted by Julianne Hough (@juleshough) on

    The source went on to tell the story behind the gorgeous ring. Laich put a lot of effort into finding the perfect stone for his soon-to-be wife. He took into consideration Hough’s personality and style in choosing the ideal engagement ring.

    Hough, in an interview with Redbook, revealed the secret of their happy relationship: “We’ve been open and honest from day one.”

    The two are also big believers of PDA. The Dancing With the Stars celeb posted another sweet photo of her and fiancé kissing via Instagram . The photo was captioned: “What a week it’s been! I’m just so happy and feeling so loved from all of you, and wanted to give you a quick update on everything.”

    Hough is planning to take a break from social media so she can spend more quality time with her fiancé. She said she is very much excited about the preparations for her wedding. She promised her followers to return soon to social media with more photos to share.

    Now, many are asking if Hough will move to Arlington after the engagement since Laich practices there at the Kettler Capitals Iceplex. He also has a home in Arlington according to Washington Post. Still, there are is no confirmation if that will happen soon.

    The couple has been dating since February of 2014 after Curve actor, Teddy Sears, introduced them.

  • Brittany Pilkington Kills Her Three Sons, Says Husband Did Not Give Daughter Enough Attention

    A young mother confessed to killing her three sons over the past thirteen months after she reported that her 3-month-old son was not breathing.

    The death of 3-month-old Noah, and the sudden deaths of 4-year-old Gavin Pilkington, who died in April, and 3-month-old Niall Pilkington, who died July 2014, led to the arrest of Brittany Pilkington on Tuesday. She was charged with three counts of murder.

    Prosecuter William Goslee made a statement on Wednesday saying, “She has confessed to placing a blanket over the faces of three of her children and holding them either face down or face up until they expired.”

    Goslee confirmed that before Noah’s death, a court judge had brought the boy and his young sister back to the family since the cause of the two previous deaths was undetermined at the time. The children were temporarily taken from their family’s custody after Gavin died in April.

    The 23-year-old mother called 911 to report that her son was not breathing. She was asked about the cause but the mother claimed that genetics must have been behind their deaths.

    However, the authorities believed the deaths were not of natural cause. The mother showed erratic behavior during the course of the investigation. She was said to be calm instead of panicking.

    When interrogated by prosecutors, Pilkington admitted that she suffocated them with a blanket. Her confession led the investigators to reopen the case of Gavin and Niall’s deaths.

    As to the motive for killing her sons, Pilkington said she was jealous of the attention the father was giving the three boys. She then said that her daughter was being ignored.

    Neighbors were certain there was something odd about the mother’s behavior when Gavin died in April. Jim Pilkington, the children’s uncle noticed the same thing during the funeral of his nephew.

    Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation together with local authorities are pursuing the investigation.

  • Christina Aguilera Celebrates Daughter’s First Birthday, Posts Sweet Message On Social Media

    Pop diva, Christina Aguilera, and fiancé Matt Rutler celebrated their daughter’s first birthday on Sunday.

    Aguilera posted on Instagram, a photo of Summer Rain wearing an apple print outfit with the caption: “Happy 1st birthday! My sweet, Summer Rain.”

    Happy 1st Birthday! My Sweet, Summer Rain. 🎉🎈❤️

    A photo posted by Christina Aguilera (@xtina) on

    Proud father, Rutler, tweeted a photo of him carrying Summer Rain in the garden. He also took time to tweet a sweet and touching message for his daughter and shared a video of them sending off Summer Rain’s message in a bottle in the sea.

    Aguilera, 34, told People in May, that she was happy and proud to be a mother. She enjoys her time with her two children, Summer and 7-year-old Max Liron.

    Curious as to how the toddler got her name?

    According to E! News, Aguilera has always wanted a unique name for her baby daughter. The insider who told E! News the story said, “She loves how Summer Rain Rutler flows together and thinks summer is an amazing time of the year. She has always been a more expressive person and a little bohemian who is inspired by words and daily life.

    Aguilera and Rutler seemed to be enjoying each other’s company as they were spotted spending the weekend together. Aside from celebrating their baby’s first birthday, the couple was present at the Apollo In The Hamptons event that weekend where the singer performed for a charity benefit. She also got to party with Real Housewives of New York actress, Bethenny Frankel in the Hamptons.

    She sang hit songs including “Aint No Other Man” and “Lady Marmalade.”

    According to People, Aguilera made a special dedication for her fiancé before she performed the classic hit “At Last” by Etta James.

    Aguilera and Rutler have been engaged since February 2014.

  • Kristen Bell Sings ‘Do You Wanna Build A Snowman’ At Disney’s ‘Frozen FANdemonium’

    Kristen Bell Sings ‘Do You Wanna Build A Snowman’ At Disney’s ‘Frozen FANdemonium’

    Frozen proved to be one of the most successful and most loved animated films in recent history. What made the film more remarkable are the songs that came with it.

    This year, D23 Expo, a Disney themed convention featured Kristen Bell at an event called Frozen FANdemonium in Anaheim, California. It was a musical celebration in honor of the Disney animated film.

    Fans were clearly excited as Bell sang the popular Frozen track, “Do you Wanna Build A Snowman.”  The 35-year-old star was joined by the two girls who lent their voices for the film as younger Anna.

    Katie Lopez, daughter of the composers of Frozen soundtrack, and Aggie Lee Monn, daughter of the director, played the younger versions of the character Anna. Seeing the three Anna in real life, sing on-stage was a very special treat for the fans present at the show.

    Aside from “Do you Wanna Build A Snowman,” Bell also sung “For The First Time In Forever” and “The Spare” a song that was not included in the film.

    The Frozen FANdemonium would not be complete without Olaf. The voice behind Olaf, Josh Gad, was also present at the event. He performed “In Summer.”

    The concert ended with a magnificent rendition of “Let It Go” from the Frozen actors.

    The video for Kristen Bell’s amazing performance immediately garnered thousands of views soon after it was uploaded on to their YouTube channel Inside the Magic. The musical celebration also featured the songwriters of the film, Kristen Anderson Lopez and Bobby Lopez.

    Meanwhile, a short film titled Frozen Fever was released in March. The soundtrack from the 7-minute sequel was sung by Idina Menzel and Kristen Bell.

  • Gwen Stefani And Husband Reconcile Amid Divorce Announcement And Financial Settlement Issues

    Gwen Stefani and husband, Gavin Rossdale announced their divorce two weeks ago, but the two seemed to be getting along pretty well as they were seen together with their kids at the Balboa Fun Zone in Newport Beach California, August 15.

    In a statement they gave Us Weekly, “While the two of us have come to the mutual decision that we will no longer be partners in marriage, we remain partners in parenthood and are committed to jointly raising our three sons in a happy and healthy environment.”

    Stefani and Rossdale reconciled despite their break up and issues regarding multi-million financial settlement.

    The couple is finding it difficult to separate their shared assets because the two did not have a prenup before they got married. According to RadarOnline, Gwen’s assets are estimated to be worth $80 million. But some reports claim it could be more.

    A large part of Stefani’s assets came from her clothing line and her music career which she took great care of. With the imminent separation, Stefani could be required to divide her earnings but the singer was not keen about the idea.

    An insider report said Stefani “doesn’t want to pay him any type of support.” The singer wants to give Gavin a fixed payout rather than hand him half of her earnings. The Bush front man’s estimated net worth is around $20 million.

    A report from Radar said what led Stefani to file divorce was her speculation that Rossdale had an affair with their nanny.

    Rossdale denied all rumors related to having extramarital affairs but Stefani’s friends had already warned her about it, according to an insider.

    Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale announced their break up on August 3, ending  their 13 years of marriage.

  • Maisie Williams On Her First Onscreen Sex Scene: ‘Awkward’

    The Game of Thrones star, Maisie Williams, describes her first onscreen sex scene as “awkward.”

    The 18-year-old star is trying to do a more mature role with her newest indie film The Falling. But despite being part of the hit series Game of Thrones, the actress felt rather self-conscious, she told Vulture.


    The Falling is about Lydia, an English all-girls school student. The story tackles sexual awakening among young women in a very repressive surrounding set in the 1960s.

    She revealed in an interview that her co-star, Joe Cole, helped her a lot to make her feel comfortable during their intimate scene.

    The actress said, “Joe was very sensitive to the fact that I had never done a scene like this before, and it was great to work with someone who was so considerate of that.”

    To make sure that the scene would go smoothly, Williams and Cole spent time together to get to know each other. The actress revealed they went out for lunches and rehearsed together so as to learn more about their characters.

    When asked about her co-stars, Williams told Vulture she thought Maxine Peake hated her. She was relieved when she was told that Peake, who plays Lydia’s estranged mother, was instructed by the director to not get close to her.

    The technique seemed to work on the actress because she admitted she was affected by Peake’s cold treatment. Williams confessed, “it felt like everyone was ignoring me and being really mean. It made me feel really sad and secluded and alone.”

    Williams said she was happy to be able to form a good relationship with the other girls in the film. She said she had a great time bonding and learning with them during the filming.

    The Falling is now showing in select theaters.

  • Britney Spears Fangirls Over Taylor Swift, Wishes She Was A ‘Swiftie’

    Britney Spears Fangirls Over Taylor Swift, Wishes She Was A ‘Swiftie’

    Aside from A-list friends, Taylor Swift has big celebrities admiring her talent and personality. Joining the circle of “Swifties” is pop star, Britney Spears.

    Spears, who rose to fame in the early 2000 with popular hits like “Baby One More Time” and “Toxic” is vocal about her admiration for fellow singer, Taylor Swift. The singer who dominated the pop scene back in the past has nothing but love for the new reigning country-pop singer.

    E! News spoke with her at the recently held 2015 Teen Choice Awards. “I love Taylor Swift,” Spears admitted.

    The pop star gushed compliments for Swift, “I think she’s adorable. I love her music. Her music makes me so happy. She’s very level-headed. She’s a very, very smart girl, very wise.”

    Swift and Spears were awarded at the Teen Choice Awards. The “Shake it Off” singer received four awards that night. Spears, however, received the Candie’s Choice Style Icon award.

    Thank you so much #TeenChoice for my @candiesbrand #CandiesStyleIcon award! Wearing a smile right now 😊😁

    A video posted by Britney Spears (@britneyspears) on

    Unfortunately, the two singers were not able to meet during the awards night as Swift was busy with her 1989 World Tour.

    But knowing Swift, people might one day see the two biggest names in the pop music industry collaborate, or appear together on-stage.

    Meanwhile, there were rumors that Spears might leave her Las Vegas residency. This is due to the fact that she might be ending her Las Vegas show once her deal ends. She said she has not made up her mind whether to renew her contract for her Piece of Me show once it ends this year.

    The 33- year-old pop star said she loves to do the show but she is still ‘torn” right now. However, if the singer finally decided on ending her contract, her final show will be lined up to take place on New Year’s weekend.

  • Kim Richards’ Ex-Husband On Her Alleged Stealing Incident: “Kim Is A Giver”

    Monty Brinson took to social media to show his support for ex-wife, Kim Richards.

    Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star is facing tough problems nowadays. Richards was arrested for shoplifting over $600 worth of products from the Van Nuys Target in California earlier this month, reports said.

    Added to that, there were rumors that her family is planning on putting her on psychiatric treatment. She was also said to be homeless and broke according to TMZ.

    Brinson wrote on his Instagram, “One day the people that didn’t believe in you will tell everyone how they met you. That quote is in honor of @kimrichards11 all I will say at this time besides being best friends, and personally a person who has a great heart is thankful to all her fans and friends for believing in her.”

    Brinson said he has not seen his ex-wife but he confirmed that they speak every day. Defending her, he wrote on his Instagram, “know the facts before being judgmental.” He also thanked Richards’ fans for supporting and believing in her.

    One day the people that didn’t believe in you will tell everyone how they met you. That quote is in honor of @kimrichards11 all I will say at this time besides being best friends, and personally a person who has a great heart is thankful to all her fans and friends for believing in her. Personally I have not seen her but we speak everyday. Do I know everything absolutely. Do I take up for my family and friends absolutely. Do I say it like it is. Absolutely. Is my heart filled with love for everyone absolutely. Without going into detail 90 per-cent of what you read is completely false. But for her fans that have stayed with her through this roller coaster will see her very soon at what she’s done best all her life since the age of 4. I’m excited for her. And personally I would like to thank everyone who stood by her through this rough time. Remember everyone in life goes through a rough time one way or another. I always say know the facts before being judgmental #life #love #heart #thankful #blessed #rhobh #friends #family #heart

    A photo posted by Monty Brinson (@montybrinson) on

    Reports said Richards took some merchandise and put them inside the reusable bags she had, then left without checking out.

    She told the clerk the products were paid and then made another attempt of stealing a cart full of toys and beauty items. But she was stopped by the store security.

    According to TMZ, Richards looted an assortment of products like animal crackers and stickers, office items, gloves, jump ropes and a vanity mirror.

    Brinson was clearly shocked but dismissed the issue saying “I couldn’t imagine Kim stealing or shoplifting anything. She is a giver.”

    Meanwhile, Richards will not be returning to her show Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. However, Brinson is still positive that things will turn out good for his ex-wife.

  • Sarah Hyland Poked Fun At Herself After Tripping At ‘Teen Choice Awards’

    The 2015 Teen Choice Awards was a memorable night for Sarah Hyland who tripped and inadvertantly dropped the “f-bomb” on camera.

    The star of the Modern Family together with Pitch Perfect’s Skylar Austin were the first presenters of the August 16 event held at Galen Center, Los Angeles. The 24-year-old actress accidentally tripped while making her way on the stage.

    Hyland was clearly surprised and blurted out the f-word. Upon realizing what she had said, she covered her mouth, embarrassed.

    But Hyland was quick to own up to her clumsiness, “I do that sometimes, guys. I’m awkward.”

    Austin, her co-presenter explained that it could be “performance jitters” as they were the first presenters at the event. The young star was seemingly not at all affected by the embarrassing incident. On her Twitter, she poked fun at herself.

    The actress, despite her clumsiness, made a point about the importance of social media.

    She told FOX411 before she went on stage, “Social media for me, I think it can be open outlets to bullying, to criticism, to judgmental people but I think the great thing about it and what kids should learn to use it is for spreading the word. To be able to share things you are passionate about, share things like pictures of things that you love, of foundations you care about. I think it’s a really great outlet for kids and I think the only thing that they need to do is find their inner voice and power through social media.”

    The 2015 Teen Choice Awards was a success in general. The audience got to witness special performances from the music industry’s hottest artists including 5 Seconds of Summer, Robin Thicke, Flo Rida and Little Mix.

  • Meek Mill Returns To Twitter After Feud With Drake, Says He Lost His Account Password

    The feud between rappers Meek Mill and Drake has resurfaced once again.

    Mill had been missing in action on social media for about two weeks. His tweet, explaining why he was absent, said his camp changed his Twitter password to pacify the brewing dispute with fellow rapper Drake.

    Their feud started when Mill accused Drake of having a ghostwriter. Mill said Drake does not write his own lyrics and he wants people to stop comparing them.

    Drake came back with two diss songs “Back to Back” and “Charged Up.” Mill replied with his single “Wanna Know.”

    The dispute between the two hip hop acts has seemingly helped them sell more records.

    Drake’s “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” single became the first song released in 2015 to reach platinum in the U.S. It has sold over 1 million copies to date.

    Drake posted a photo on Instagram announcing his achievement. His caption conveyed his hopes for his next project Views From The 6 which is slated for release next year.

    Platinum off the tape. Views up next. Thank you once again. 💵💷💶💴6⃣

    A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on

    On the other hand, Mills’ single Dreams Worth More Than Money currently has sold over 313,000 copies in the U.S. alone.

    According to reports, Mill tried to stop his fight with Drake in a Twitter post that has since been deleted. However, Drake has not yet given any further reaction towards the issue.

    On the lighter side, since Mill’s tweet announcing his comeback to social media, Twitter followers began playing with the tag #MeeksPassword in an attempt to guess the rapper’s password. And of course, an onslaught of ridiculous tweets directed at Meek Mill have emerged.

  • Confederate Emblem On Mississippi Flag Needs To Be Removed, Celebrities Co-Sign For Change

    Prominent and influential celebrities are making an effort to change the flag of Mississippi. The group is asking the state to remove the emblem of the Confederate Battle Flag.

    As part of their effort to raise awareness on the particular political issue, the group calling for the change, published a full-page advertisement in the Mississippi Clarion Ledger on Sunday.

    The advertisement bears the following letter:

    “It is simply not fair, or honorable, to ask black Mississippians to attend schools, compete in athletic events, work in the public sector, serve in the National Guard, and go about their normal lives with a state flag that glorifies a war fought to keep their ancestors enslaved,” reads the letter. “It’s time for Mississippi to fly a flag for all its people.”

    It was signed by John Grisham, Morgan Freeman, Jimmy Buffet and Archie Manning. Some 60 other people are joining the group including business and cultural personalities.

    Aside from celebrities, bikers from the whole Mississippi came together in the state’s capital, Jackson, on Sunday, supporting the cause.

    The call to remove the Confederate emblem has gained support from Mississipi politicians. House Speaker Philip Gunn expressed support for the anti-Confederate flag advocates. The great-great-grandson of Confederate President Jefferson Davis also deemed it important to remove the symbol.

    Also expressing support are Mississippi’s U.S. Senators Thad Cochran and Roger Wicker, author Kathryn Stockett and Hollywood producer Glen Ballard.

    Other states have already removed the confederate emblem since the killing of nine black church members in South Carolina. The accused, Dylan Roof had appeared in photos showing the confederate flag. The incident caused the lawmakers in South Carolina to permanently remove the Confederate flag from the Statehouse.

    Back in 2001, removing the Confederate symbol from the flag was a major challenge. Today, the letter proved that time changed the people and the meaning behind the flag.

  • Jessa Duggar And Ben Seewald Could Be Having Twins, Couple Keeps Their Followers Guessing

    Is the 19 Kids and Counting star, Jessa Duggar, having twins?

    That is the question many are asking after the reality star posted a poll about the gender of her baby. The poll, which encourages followers to take part, has four options: girl, boy, twin girls, twin boys and twin boy and girl.

    An article from InTouch Weekly reported Duggar and husband Ben Seewald are expecting twins.

    Back in April, Duggar, made the big announcement on her Instagram. Seewald hinted at the possibility of having twins saying, “Can’t wait to find out if it’s a boy or a girl.” He teasingly added, “It could be both, who knows?”

    Put in your guess on our website! www.TheSeewaldFamily.com/blog

    A photo posted by Jessa Seewald (@jessaseewald) on

    Currently, Duggar is sharing photos of her baby bump on her Instagram to keep her followers updated. However, Duggar and her husband are still quiet about the gender of their child.

    The baby is due on November 1, the exact same date the Christian couple got married. Grandparents, Michelle and Jim Bob Duggar are excited to welcome their sixth grandchild. Just recently, two grandchildren were added to their ever growing family– Meredith Grace and Israel David.

    Will the Seewald couple reveal their baby’s gender soon, or will they keep teasing their followers until the baby arrives?

    “Some people will say, ‘Oh, you’re carrying high, or low or whatever. But I don’t know. We’ll see! Y’all put in your best guess and we’ll see what the poll will say,” said Duggar.

    Aside from polling her fans, Jessa Duggar will be part of Breaking the Silence, a one-hour, commercial-free documentary which tackles the issue of child sex abuse. Josh Duggar molested five underaged girls including his sisters Jill and Jessa when he was a teenager. The sisters will speak out on being molested by theri older brother Josh.

    TLC will air the documentary on Sunday, August 30, which will feature other survivors of sexual abuse who will attempt to bring greater awareness to the issue.

  • Khloe Kardashian Allegedly Attacked By Ex-Husband Lamar Odom

    Lamar Odom seems to be having issues with the romantic development between ex-wife Khloe Kardashian and NBA star James Harden.

    Rumors of a verbal dispute between Kardashian and Odom circulated after Odom showed up at Soulcycle in Beverly Hills on Wednesday.

    The reality star was shocked by the altercation and she is now planning to hire a bodyguard, reports said.

    A witness recounted that Odom grabbed Kardashian’s arm when she ignored him. Other onlookers reportedly heard Kardashian screaming and even threatening to call the police. The witness claimed that Kardashian looked frightened.

    The Keeping Up With the Kardashian star changed her number to stop Odom from calling her, People reported.

    Odom denied all the accusations against him and insisted that the meeting he had with his ex-wife was “pre-arranged.”

    In an attempt to clear the issue, Odom told TMZ, “Nobody got followed. Nobody got hassled. Nobody got harassed. Nobody got grabbed on, none of that…It’s ridiculous, it’s crazy…It’s just not the truth.”

    After the alleged verbal attack, Kardashian was spotted with rumored boyfriend, James Harden at Aristocratlifes Engineroom in Houston. The two celebrated James’ birthday and his $200 million deal with Adidas.

    At the birthday party, the couple was said to be super close and according to observers, they apparently had a blast.

    Kardashian and Harden have been seen together a number of times in recent months and seem to be spending quality time with each other.

    The Houston Rockets star was also spotted at Kylie Jenner’s 18th birthday bash last Sunday and celebrated Fourth of July weekend with Kardashian.

    In 2013, Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian broke up, ending their 4-year marriage. They got divorced in July of 2015.

  • Eva Amurri: Susan Sarandon’s Daughter Loses Baby After Miscarriage

    Susan Sarandon’s daughter, Eva Amurri, revealed she lost her second child after a miscarriage. She shared the devastating news on her blog Happy Eva After.

    Amurri,30, was overjoyed when she found out she was expecting a second child with husband Kyle Martino, 34. On top of that, Marlowe Mae, their first-born, turned one just this month. Amurri and Martino, shared the wonderful news of her pregnancy at the birthday party of their daughter.

    But the happiness was replaced with grief soon after Ammuri’s doctor failed to detect their baby’s heart beat.

    “At my next visit for a routine ultrasound, however, the baby’s heart was no longer beating,” she wrote. “Just like that, it was all over.”

    She recalled how excited they were to welcome the new baby, “Two babies under two! I was filled with nervous excitement – so amazed that Marlowe would have a sibling so close in age. Kyle and I hoped it was another girl.”

    The unfortunate event caused her to feel mixed emotions. Amurri posted on her blog that she felt confusion, anger, sadness and also an “immense amount of gratitude.”

    The Californication actress expressed her gratitude for the support her family and friends. Amurri added that what she is most grateful for, is the fact that she has a healthy daughter whom she can always hold in her arms. On her blog, she shared a photo of Marlowe on the beach and behind her “Big Sis” was written in the sand.

    Amurri’s doctor told her that there might have been “developmental problem with the fetus.”Although saddened by her loss, she is trying to cope with the problem by sharing her heartache.

    She said that by writing her experience, she hopes to be of help to people who are going through the same problem. Amurri’s husband also extended his gratitude to supporters through his Twitter account.

  • Brittney Griner Denied Marriage Annulment, Judge Rules In Favor Of Glory Johnson

    The annulment request filed by Brittney Griner against her soon-to-be ex-wife, Glory Johnson, has been denied by an Arizona judge.

    According to People magazine, “The court decision effectively enforces Griner’s position as the couple’s breadwinner, since Johnson has taken a year off from the court to carry twins – a pregnancy that Johnson, who plays for the Tulsa Shock, announced on June 4, one day before Griner filed to annul the 28-day marriage.”

    Griner filed the annulment case claiming that the marriage was “void based on fraud and duress,” according to a report by the New York Times.

    In an interview with People, 24-year-old Griner revealed that she tried to cancel the wedding. She said she felt she made a mistake marrying Johnson.

    On the other hand, Johnson said that she was thankful that the annulment request was denied. She admitted in People magazine that the two of them made life changing decisions which made an impact on their lives as a couple.  Furthermore, she honestly felt that both of them “should be held responsible for those decisions.”

    According to recent reports, their relationship started to face problems after Johnson had been accused of having an affair with a boyfriend. Afterwards, the two WNBA stars were arrested for physically assaulting each other. The incident led to the WNBA suspending Johnson and Griner for seven games.

    After the court decision, Johnson poured out her feelings on social media.  On her Instagram, she posted a photo that said, “Lying is done with words and also with silence.” She further explained her situation in the caption and denied all rumors that she cheated on her wife.

  • Janelle Monae & Jidenna Accused Of Ripping Off Iggy Azalea’s Music

    Jidenna, Janelle Monae’s fellow Wonderland Records artist, has been compared to singer Iggy Azalea since the release of his hit single “Classic Man.”

    Music fans have noticed similarities between Jidenna’s single “Classic Man” and Iggy Azalea’s “Fancy.”

    One fan asked whether Jidenna’s single took from Azalea’s “Fancy.” Azalea claimed that she earns from the records income, reports said.

    Monae and Jidenna tried to clear up the issue when they sat down for a quick interview at Hot 97’s Ebro in the Morning soon after the rumors began.

    “Some of the people have said Iggy Azalea is getting paid off this record,” said Jidenna, disputing the rumors that Azalea gets a percentage of the track’s income.

    The two artists go on to set the record straight, saying the reason Azalea was included in the credits was because of Robin Thicke’s copyright infringement lawsuit concerning the song “Blurred Lines.”

    “The truth is, we actually didn’t sample it. But ever since the decision of Robin Thicke and Pharrell, we believe that it was important to make sure that we are safe.”

    Jidenna’s song “Classic Man” is described as a fusion of different hip hop and pop musical influence. Even the song “Fancy” can be said to contain similar musical style. However, this does not necessarily mean one artist copied from the other as DJ Mustard also claimed “Classic Man” sounded similar to his song. DJ Mustard does not seem affected by the song similarities.

    When the show’s host pointed out Azalea’s tendency to appropriate other culture’s music this is what Monae said: “She steal from us, we steal back.”

    Well, there will always be issues of copying and stealing of musical style since the music industry is a big melting pot where cultures meet.

     ‘Classic Man’: Jidenna Featuring Roman GianArthur (Explicit Lyrics)

  • Nicki Minaj Helps Injured Fan, Shares Twerking Video With Meek Mills

    Nicki Minaj Helps Injured Fan, Shares Twerking Video With Meek Mills

    Nicki Minaj helped a fan who got sprayed in the face with mace at her concert last Friday night.

    According to reports, there were fights among the audience members during her Bay Area stop at the Concord Pavilion, just west of San Francisco. After the fight broke out, Minaj reportedly stopped her performance and called the injured girl on stage.

    The Concord Police Department documented several bad incidents that happened during the show including one where a 22-year-old man was arrested after attacking Pavilion security. Despite these incidents, the majority of the concertgoers were not hurt according to Lieutenant Tim Runyon.

    The singer has yet to give her side on the riot that happened at her concert. Despite the incident, she showed her appreciation for her fans through her Instagram account.

    After the brawl last Friday on her Pinkprint Tour, she posted a video of her twerking wearing a thong.

    Nicki is seen twerking on boyfriend Meek Mill in a video she uploaded on Sunday. The couple seemed to enjoy their day off together after all the stressful events that took place on Minaj’s concert tour.

    “I love how we spend our days off” Nicki wrote on her Instagram.

    @meekmill I love how we spend our days off. Cheers to everyone living their lives and not being pressed.

    A video posted by Nicki Minaj (@nickiminaj) on

    She added, “Cheers to everyone living their lives and not being pressed.”

    The “Anaconda” singer was happy with the positive comments she got after posting the video. She then thanked her fans saying, “That’s what I always do. And if this makes the news I’ll just laugh. I’m gonna keep doing wtf I want.”

    The said video gained different reactions from fans. One Twitter follower’s comment made the singer defend her twerking video. Minaj claimed she did not care about what other people think of her video.

    Nicki tweeted one more time, “Social media got yall scared to live your OWN lives!!!!!! I’m glad u liked the video.”

  • Salma Hayek Will Eat Almost Anything, Even Worms [Video]

    Actress, Salma Hayek has an odd taste for food and this was proven when she appeared on Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday.

    The Watch What Happens Live host Andy Cohen challenged the Oscar-nominated actress to sample some foods they prepared. In the game “Will Salma Eat It?” the host first offered Salma deep-fried frog.

    “Deep-fried frog or frog legs?” she asked. “What you’re supposed to eat is the frog legs.”

    She revealed that there is no problem with eating them because it is a common French food. Salma lives in France with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, a French businessman.

    Next, she was given a Jalepeno, which the star willingly ate. The Mexican-born actress said she can eat almost anything but onions.

    The game became more challenging when the host offered Salma stir-fried silkworms. The actress ate the silkworms without a second thought. The exotic food might be gross-looking for some people but Salma quickly told the the viewers, “These are Mexican.”

    As the game was about to end, the host offered yet another dish- gefilte fish- to which Salma commented that she would rather eat the worms.

    When asked about how she maintained her fit body after giving birth, she revealed that she is strict with her diet.

    According to her, she does not starve herself even when on a diet. The key is to eat healthy foods. A word of advice from her:  “It’s always great to breast feed,” Salma said. “Don’t worry about it while you breast feed, but after you stop – eat less, exercise.”

    Salma Hayek proved that she is worthy of the title “Champion” when it comes to chomping down exotic foods.

  • Idris Elba Loses Title Of ‘Black James Bond’ To British-Nigerian Actor David Oyelowo

    James Bond has found its new actor — well, kind of.

    For months, rumors circulated that Idris Elba would play the first black James Bond, replacing actor Daniel Craig.

    However, Elba denied all the rumors. He may have disqualified himself by saying he is a little too old to be playing James Bond.

    Well, now there’s another James Bond. The lucky guy is British-Nigerian actor David Oyelowo.

    Oyelowo was chosen by the Ian Fleming estate to lend his voice for the audio version of the new James Bond book, Trigger Mortis, written by Anthony Horowitz.

    Though Oyelowo was not chosen to play Bond on the big screen, he still is honored to portray the character in an audio book. He said, “I am officially the only person on planet Earth who can legitimately say: ‘I am the new James Bond’ – even saying that name is the cinematic equivalent of doing the ‘to be or not to be’ speech.”

    The casting, of course, was not without issues about race since the iconic character has been white for years.  Years ago, Oyelowo experienced ridicule and hate mail when he portrayed Henry VI (a traditionally white character). Despite the hate, Oyelowo says he is determined to move forward and face the challenges that come with the project.

    He even shared his thoughts on Elba playing the role on screen. “He has all the qualities that you’d want in a James Bond. Because films and TV affect culture, a black Bond would be a cultural event … a statement … beyond just entertainment,” Oyelowo said.

    Even though Oyelowo will not be seen as James Bond (only heard), the move was still considered a great “progress” when it comes to casting black actors. Hugh Quarshie, in 2012, was chosen to voice for another 007 book, Dr. No.

  • Gabrielle Union: Stunning At ‘Straight Outta Compton Premiere’

    Gabrielle Union’s fashion statement at the recently held premiere of Straight Outta Compton drew attention and admiration from attendees of the premiere.

    The actress showed up wearing a sexy black dress that looked like a tuxedo in the front. The sheer material used for the back and sleeves lent a very feminine touch to the tuxedo-like dress. The dress was also designed with thigh-high-slit, adding to its sex appeal. This unique Akris gown was picked from the Fall 2015 collection.

    To complete the look, Union wore a pair of strappy high-heeled sandals with a minimalistic silver Y-necklace.

    The 42-year-old star exuded an air of confidence and sexiness as she displayed her curves during the premiere. She arrived with her husband Dwyane Wade who appeared in a casual yet trendy grey shirt, jeans and black boots. Wade kept his style simple with a gold chain necklace and a black hat for his accessories.

    The premiere of the biopic film, Straight Outta Compton was held at the Microsoft Theater in Lost Angeles on Monday. The event was full of big celebrities like Snoop Dogg and Tyrese Gibson of Furious 7, TV presenter Terrence J and cast and crew of the film.

    Dr. Dre was also in attendance accompanied by wife, Nicole Young. He has released his newest album titled Compton: A Soundtrack by Dr. Dre. Kendrick Lamar was also seen at the premiere. Former One Direction member Zayn Malik was also reported to be present at the scene.

    Straight Outta Compton tells how NWA became one of the best rap acts in the music history. It chronicles its humble beginning from the streets of Comptons and the controversies the group faced.

    The biopic is coming in theaters on August 14 in the US and August 28 in the UK.

  • Rita Ora Gets Slut-Shamed By Rapper A$AP Rocky, Says She’s Not Affected By Tasteless Lyrics

    Rita Ora said she was not affected by A$AP Rocky’s sexual comments. In an interview with HOT 97 on Wednesay, Rita Ora talked about the offensive sexual comments of A$AP Rocky on his song, “Better Things”.

    She said she doesn’t really care about what he thinks of her, but she does not want people to think it was okay to talk about women in a sexually offending way. She clarified she does not have anything against Rocky’s music.

    “I love what he does,” Rita Ora confides. “I like how, you know, he looks dope, whatever. But for me, it’s not about me. It’s about what people think they can get away with about speaking about women.”

    The 24-year-old pop singer said she was happy and proud of her individuality and what she represents.

    The cause of all the fuss was the line from the track “Better Things” which was released early this year. It recounts Rocky’s intimate encounter with Ora .

    Rocky, later on admitted that his choice of words was “tasteless” . Ora said she missed this comment from Rocky but it was nice that he admitted it.

    ASAP Rocky: ‘Better Things’ (Explicit Lyrics)

    When asked about her love life, Rita Ora admits that she is single now and she feels free.

    “Don’t get me wrong, even sometimes I’m like, ‘Yo, am I gonna end up with like 10 cats? Am I gonna be that woman?’” she shared laughing. “But then I think, ‘No, you know, at this time it’s just not mean to be.’ Accept that, be happy with who we have, what we are, and I’m not trying to preach but I’m kind of saying this so I can hear myself say it, too. It’s one of those things, man. [Relationships] don’t mean everything.”