5/14/18

The Daily Buzz For May 15 ☕📰☕


Penelope Cruz Seduces In 'La Magnifique' Lensed By Hunter & Gatti For Madame Figaro May!
Super femme Penelope Cruz is styled by Barbara Baumel in black seduction sensuality for 'la Magnifique', lensed by Hunter & Gatti for Madame Figaro May 11, 2018./ Hair & makeup by Pablo.

Cruz talked about working with husband actor Javier Bardem on the film 'Everybody Knows' at the opening night of the Cannes Film Testival on Tuesday. When Variety asked Cruz if she received equal pay to Bardem on the film, she replied "Actually, yes."
The big news out of Cannes concerns Cruz joining a blockbluster A-list female actors list including Fan Bingbing, Marion Cotillard, Jussica Chastain and Lupita Nyong'o promoting an ensemble spy film series they hope to launch, a multi episodes movie run similar to 'The Bourne Identity'. Deadline attributes the concept for '355' to Chastain. 'The 'Zero Dark Thirty' star has already lined up director Simon Kinberg for the launch film. On May 9, '355' secured French distribution from SND and the ladies are hard at work, putting this breakthrough project to bed with a global distribution network before Cannes closes in another week.


#RHoA: Porsha Williams has a new New Secret Project
Porsha Williams is making money moves, in her off time from Real Housewives of Atlanta. She shared a new picture where she is looking hot as ever on the set of her new movie.
The TV host is dressed in a black top, matching legging, and has her curly hair cascading on her shoulders.
In the photo, Porsha is seen climbing back to her trailer, and it seems that the character’s name is Veronica.

Porsha, who previously confessed to battling depression and anxiety, also a unveiled a close-up and spoke about not giving up. She said: “Life is funny … one day everything seems horrible and the next it all feels right. Don’t give up! LASHES.”
And it seems she’s keeping to her own words!  Congrats Porsha.”


#Empire: Cookie wanted You to see her wish her Show Mom Happy Mother’s Day!
Did you see the tweet Cookie had for her on screen Mom Alfre Woodard? Look below.
Awwwww……..


#MusicNews: The Prince Estate And Tidal Announce Agreement To Debut New And Unreleased Prince Music
More of Prince’s vast unreleased catalog will see the light. It has been announced that the late icon’s estate will exclusively release a new album of Prince’s music with TIDAL.

The new album will contain previously unreleased music sourced from Prince’s archive of Vault recordings. The album – expected to be released in 2019 – will stream exclusively on TIDAL for fourteen days and will be available for download seven days after its debut. A global physical release is planned via The Prince Estate following the exclusive digital premiere on TIDAL.

The Prince Estate and Jay-Z are working together on the song selection for the album. “Our only goal is to share Prince’s music with his fans as he wanted,” says Jay-Z. “After thoughtful and honest conversation with him, he chose TIDAL as his partner for HITnRUN Phase One and HITnRUN Phase Two, and we will continue to respect and honor Prince’s enduring legacy and wishes with this new collection.” Troy Carter, speaking on behalf of The Prince Estate, echoed those sentiments, noting “I’m very pleased this is resolved, and we get to honor the relationship between Prince and TIDAL with this album. We look forward to fans hearing the new music and experiencing the genius of Prince.”

The new release marks a continuation of Prince’s 2015 partnership with TIDAL, which resulted in the exclusive debut of HITnRUN Phase One and HITnRUN Phase Two via the streaming service. This concludes the previously unresolved legal matters between The Prince Estate and TIDAL.

The album partnership with TIDAL does not involve any of Prince’s music catalogue that is subject to prior agreements with Warner Brothers Records, Inc. The agreement between TIDAL and The Prince Estate was approved on May 9, 2018 by the Probate Court overseeing The Prince Estate.


#HipHopNews: Childish Gambino’s ‘This Is America’ Debuts At No. 1
Childish Gambino is on top of the charts.

The rapper-actor’s new single “This Is America” officially debuts at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It topped the Streaming Songs chart with 65.3 million U.S. streams and Digital Song Sales chart with 78,000 downloads in its first week.
“America,” which premiered live on the May 5 episode of “SNL,” is Glover’s first Hot 100 chart-topper. His previous best was “Redbone,” which peaked at No. 12 last August.

Gambino dethrones Drake’s “Nice for What,” which topped the Hot 100 for four weeks. The Lauryn Hill-sampled song sits at No. 2 on the Hot 100 this week, while “God’s Plan” is No. 3. Drake’s run of consecutive weeks atop the Hot 100 ends at 15, giving him the fourth-longest such run in the chart’s history.

BILLBOARD HOT 100 TOP 10
1. Childish Gambino – “This Is America”
2. Drake – “Nice for What”
3. Drake – “God’s Plan”
4. Post Malone feat. Ty Dolla $ign – “Psycho”
5. Bebe Rexha feat. Florida Georgia Line – “Meant to Be”
6. Zedd, Maren Morris, & Grey – “The Middle”
7. BlocBoy JB feat. Drake – “Look Alive”
8. Camila Cabello – “Never Be the Same”
9. Ed Sheeran – “Perfect”
10. Ariana Grande – “No Tears Left to Cry”


Actress Margot Kidder, Who Played Lois Lane, Dies At 69
Margot Kidder, who became famous for playing Lois Lane opposite Christopher Reeve in Superman, has died at her home in Montana. Kidder was 69; her acting career spanned decades, from TV series in the late 1960s to seven films in the past five years.

A cause of death has not yet been publicly released for Kidder. Her death was announced by the Franzen-Davis Funeral Home in Livingston, Mont., where she resided.
"The actress and activist passed away on Sun., May 13, 2018 at her home," the funeral home said.

Margaret Ruth Kidder was born in Canada and honed her acting skills on TV shows such as McQueen, Nichols, Banacek and Mod Squad before becoming a movie star.

After landing a lead role in Brian de Palma's Sisters in 1972, Kidder's film career took off. It hit the stratosphere six years later, when she appeared as Lois Lane in the launching of the Superman film franchise. She went on to appear in three sequels over the next nine years.
Famous for her smoky voice and for portraying smart, indomitable characters, Kidder also struggled with addiction and bipolar disorder for much of her life. She suffered from a famous breakdown in 1996, when she disappeared for several days. When police found her in Glendale, Calif., she was hiding in the bushes behind a house.
After Kidder recovered from that incident, she became an advocate for mental health awareness.

"I'm not saying it's all over," Kidder told People magazine after her life derailed in 1996. "I'm saying this is the pattern of my life. In three years I might be having another wig-out. I have no idea. I just have to accept the fact that this is me, or I ain't gonna make it."
Kidder went to take dozens of other acting jobs, from recurring roles on TV's Boston Common in 1997 to 2009's Halloween II.


For decades, Kidder had lived in a log cabin near Livingston. In addition to promoting mental health issues, she spoke publicly as an anti-war and environmental activist.


Former Democratic leader Harry Reid is being treated for pancreatic cancer
Former Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Utah, is being treated for pancreatic cancer, his family said in a statement Monday. Reid underwent surgery Monday at Johns Hopkins Cancer Center to remove a tumor from his pancreas. 

"His doctors caught the problem early during a routine screening and his surgeons are confident that the surgery was a success and that the prognosis for his recovery is good," the family statement said. 
Reid is out of surgery and in good spirits, his family went on to say, and he will now undergo chemotherapy as the next step in his treatment.

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, D-New York, has spoken to Reid's family and said "it seems @SenatorReid's operation went well."
Spoken to family and it seems @SenatorReid's operation went well. We are all praying for dear Harry’s speedy recovery.


Lady Gaga Jumping Into The Cosmetics Game with ‘Haus Beauty’
Singer, actress and restauranteur Lady Gaga is truly a renaissance woman, and she seems to be gearing up to add yet another job to her repertoire: makeup mogul.
Lady Gaga’s company, Ate My Heart Inc., is currently moving forward to secure a trademark for a new brand of cosmetics called “Haus Beauty.”

While the singer already has a full haus with her Haus of Gaga creative team, Haus Beauty is seemingly an entirely new undertaking.
Haus Beauty will apparently run the cosmetics gamut, from foundation, eyeliners, shadows and lipsticks to other products like something called “beauty milks” … whatever those are.

The “Joanne” star has been looking to diversify her portfolio lately, as she also has been trying to debut a line of signature wines inspired by her family’s Italian restaurant.


'American Idol' 2018: Top 3 Contestants have been Revealed!
American Idol is down to their final three contestants!

After another live coast-to-coast broadcast, the top five contestants were narrowed down to three.
Viewers were able to cast their votes during the show, where the contestants performed a song from the catalog of Carrie Underwood and a Mother’s Day related song.

While the judges – Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan – were able to weight in on the contestants performances, the elimination was completely decided by the public!

Host Ryan Seacrest tells us just under 20 million people voted, and the singers moving on (in no particular order): Caleb Lee Hutchinson, Gabby Barrett, and Maddie Poppe. 
Who Went Home on American Idol? Cade Foehner and Michael J. Woodard saw their American Idol 2018 journeys come to an end.


Chanel Iman Is Pregnant with Her First Child with Husband Sterling Shepard
In the sweetest Instagram announcement, Victoria's Secret model Chanel Iman just revealed that she is expecting her first child.
Iman married New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard in March 2018, after meeting him in November 2016 at Victor Cruz's birthday party. They got engaged in December 2017, on Iman's 27th birthday. This will be the couple's first child.

Writing on Instagram, Iman said, "Daddy and Mommy can’t wait to meet you. As I approach motherhood I want to wish a Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers and mommies to be ❤️ ."
Speaking to E! News about the pregnancy, Iman and Sterling revealed, "Our focus has always been on love and family and we look forward to instilling these qualities in our little one. We are truly blessed!"


Your First Look Trailer For ‘The Predator’ Movie
20th Century Fox has released the first look trailer and a few new images for The Predator. The film stars award winning This is Us actor Sterling K. Brown, comedic actor Keegan-Michael Key and Moonlight’s Trevante Rhodes. The film arrives in theaters on September 14, 2018.

The film’s synopsis reads as follows:
From the outer reaches of space to the small-town streets of suburbia, the hunt comes home in Shane Black‘s explosive reinvention of the Predator series.
Now, the universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species. When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

WATCH HERE

The Predator also stars Boyd Holbrook, Jacob Tremblay, Olivia Munn, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane, Augusto Aguilera, Jake Busey and Yvonne Strahovski.


Salt-N-Pepa Set to Perform with En Vogue at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards
Yet another exciting set of performers have been added to this year’s Billboard Music Awards.

You read it right! The legendary rap trio, Salt-N-Pepa will collaborate with En Vogue this year for a special performance in honor of the 30th anniversary of becoming the first female rap artists to reach the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100!

Salt-N-Pepa made their debut in 1987 and just one year later, the group released their iconic track, “Push It,” which became the first rap song by a female group to reach No. 19 on the Hot 100!

In a statement to Billboard, the group shared,
“Thirty years later, we’re still Pushing It all over the world and we’re still loved and celebrated by fans we grew up with as well as new fans,” Salt-N-Pepa said in a statement. “Looking back at all the barriers we’ve broken as women in this very male dominated genre of music, being the first two female rappers to break the Top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100 is right up there as one of the best moments of our amazing career. We are blessed.”

In 1994, when Salt-N-Pepa joined forces with En Vogue, they peaked all the way to No. 3 on the Hot 100 with the hit, “Whatta Man.”

In addition to this collaboration, you can also expect to see performers such as Camila Cabello, BTS, Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes, Jennifer Lopez, John Legend, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera ft. Demi Lovato and host, Kelly Clarkson!

The annual ceremony will take place on May 20th at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.

The award show will be aired LIVE on NBC at 8PM EST/5PM PST.


Andra Day, Common Part of New Grammys Diversity Task Force
NEW YORK (AP) — Andra Day and Common are among the artists and executives on the Recording Academy’s new task force on inclusion and diversity.

The academy announced the team’s 16 members — 13 of whom are women — in a statement Wednesday.
The Grammys announced the initiative after its CEO drew criticism for saying women need to “step up” when asked about the lack of female winners backstage at its 60th awards show in January.

Other members include artists Cam, Cheryl Crow, and BET chief executive Debra Lee.
The task force chair is Tina Tchen, former chief of staff to Michelle Obama, who has spent the last two months assembling the team.

The academy says it’s intended to uncover unconscious biases and other barriers that impede women’s success in the music industry.


Drink Scam Dude from New Jersey Defrauded Ne-Yo, Brian McKnight
A New Jersey man is accused of running a multimillion-dollar scam that bilked singers Ne-Yo and Brian McKnight, who invested in a sports drink company.
According to reports, Kevin Foster, of Montclair, faces 16 charges including wire fraud, money laundering, bankruptcy fraud and tax evasion.

Six of those charges were added Tuesday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Foster, who served as Ne-Yo’s business manager, is accused of convincing the star to invest $2 million in a drink called OXYwater. Prosecutors say the 42-year-old Foster didn’t disclose that he served as a controller for the business or that he earned commission on investments.


#REJOICE: ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Picked Up By NBC After Fox Cancellation
A new home. Brooklyn Nine-Nine has been picked up by NBC for a sixth season. The network is reviving the sitcom after it was announced on Thursday, May 9, that Fox was canceling the cop comedy.

After initially bidding on the show in 2012, NBC announced that it would be picking up the show for 13 episodes following its cancellation. “Ever since we sold this show to Fox I’ve regretted letting it get away, and it’s high time it came back to its rightful home,” Chairman of NBC Entertainment Robert Greenblatt told Deadline on Friday, May 11. “Mike Schur, Dan Goor, and Andy Samberg grew up on NBC and we’re all thrilled that one of the smartest, funniest, and best cast comedies in a long time will take its place in our comedy line-up. I speak for everyone at NBC, here’s to the Nine-Nine!”
Show creator Dan Goor also took to Twitter to announce the news directly to fans: “Hey everyone, just wanted to say no big deal but … NBC JUST PICKED #BROOKLYN99 UP FOR SEASON 6!!! Thanks in no small part to you, the best fans in the history of the world!Nine-nine!!!!!!!!!”

Goor expressed his gratitude following the cancelation news, tweeting: “Wow. Thank you for all this incredible outpouring of support. #brooklyn99 fans are the best fans in the world. it means the world to me and everyone else who works on the show.”

Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which also stars Samberg, Terry Crews, Chelsea Peretti, Andre Braugher, Dirk Blocker and Joel McKinnon Miller, first aired on FOX in September 2013.


Kylie Jenner’s Bodyguard Tim Chung Denies Kylie Jenner's Baby Rumors
This week Kylie Jenner's bodyguard, Tim Chung, fueled gossip that he was Kylie's REAL baby daddy after he refused to answer the question when asked by paparazzi
Tim sets the record straight...


Is Spotify's New "Content and Hateful conduct" policy Targets only Black Artists?
Spotify announced their new "Content and Hateful Conduct" public policy on 5-10-18 that will remove content that expressly and principally promotes, advocates, or incites hatred or violence against a group or individual based on characteristics, including, race, religion, gender identity, sex, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability. However, it appears that Spotify is using their new policy to make a political statement against only Black Artists, since they only revealed the removal of R&B Legend R. Kelly and XXXTentacion music from discovery playlists. Ebonynsweet is strongly against retailers making political statements against artists based on their personal issues, which should never be a determining factor. If Spotify, enforced this policy on everyone that had run-ins with the law, their would literally be hundreds of artists removed from their platform, simply because nobody's perfect. 

This Tweet is from XXXTentacion's Management

A response from R.Kelly's Management Team:
 We appreciate Spotify for continuing to make R. Kelly’s songs accessible to millions of people, although it will stop listing his songs on its official playlists.Spotify is adopting a new “Hate Content & Hateful Conduct” policy. R. Kelly never has been accused of hate, and the lyrics he writes express love and desire.Mr. Kelly for 30 years has sung songs about his love and passion for women. He is innocent of the false and hurtful accusations in the ongoing smear campaign against him, waged by enemies seeking a payoff. He never has been convicted of a crime, nor does he have any pending criminal charges against him.Spotify has the right to promote whatever music it chooses, and in this case its actions are without merit. It is acting based on false and unproven allegations. It is bowing to social-media fads and picking sides in a fame-seeking dispute over matters that have nothing to do with serving customers.

Meanwhile, though, Spotify promotes numerous other artists who are convicted felons, others who have been arrested on charges of domestic violence and artists who sing lyrics that are violent and anti-women in nature.Mr. Kelly falls into none of these categories, and it is unfortunate and shortsighted that Spotify fails to recognize this.
Furthermore, You might be surprised to know that Spotify is hosting music by several White Supremacist Groups that was flagged by Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). Here’s a list of the groups that were available on Spotify (US) as of this evening:

Ad Hominem
Baker’s Dozen
Battlecry
Blood Red Eagle
Broadsword
Chauves Pourris
Condemned 84
Dark Fury
Freikorps
Geimhre
Grand Belial’s Key
Granulosum
Kamaedzitca
Ken McLellan
Kill, Baby… Kill!
Kolovrat
Legion of St. George
Legittima Offesa
Prussian Blue
Ravens Wing
Seges Findere
Selbstmord
Skinfull
Skull Head
Standarte
The Spear of Longinus
Tattooed Mother Fuckers
Thunderbolt*
White Knuckle Driver
 Hate Forest
Nokturnal Mortum
No Remorse
Berserker
Centurion
Bölzer
Kolovrat
Endless Pride
WTF???
............... It seems like being a Racist is okay, Spotify needs to do better.


AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
‘HEY DUDE’
Hey bro, way to put in the work over the winter to get your back well toned to pull off that shirt. You had a goal and you went after it. Good for you.


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