Celebrity Scoop – 03/09/2021
BRUNO MARS AND ANDERSON.PAAK CAMPAIGN TO PERFORM AT THE GRAMMYS – (03/09/2021)
After the full list of performers for the 2021 Grammy Awards were announced, Bruno and Anderson.Paak started the hashtag #LetSilkSonicThrive as they campaigned to perform at the show. Anderson posted the announced performer at the show, along with the caption, “Everybody join in!!! I need all of Twitter to help make this trend!! Come on @RecordingAcad #LetSilkSonicThrive.” Bruno responded, “I don’t think this is how u get on a show @AndersonPaak, & that’s a pretty long hashtag but i’m rockin wit you. #LetSilkSonicThrive.”
Bruno later added, “If you can use it your hearts to allow two out of work musicians to perform at your show we would really appreciate It. We just released a song and could really use the promotion right now.”
The Grammys air this Sunday (March 14th).
KANYE WEST’S EX BODYGUARD IS WORKING ON AN ‘EXPLOSIVE’ DOCUMENTARY – (03/09/2021)
Kanye West‘s ex-bodyguard Steve Stanulis is working on an “explosive” documentary about his ex client. According to Page Six, Stanulis says the project will be based on a “real-life ’48 Hours,’” of his experiences with West.
He said, “Two studios approached me. They see this as a ’48 Hours’ for real, or a Lethal Weapon for real. It comes from my mouth, I worked with [West] two separate times.”
He added, “Every day was a new adventure. There are a ton of stories I haven’t told.”
Stanilus worked with Ye in 2016 during his “SNL” meltdown and events in New York Fashion Week and the Met Gala.
ADAM LEVINE GUSHES ABOUT MEGAN THEE STALLION – (03/09/2021)
Adam Levine gushed about Megan Thee Stallion in a recent interview with People (the TV Show!).
The 26-year-old Grammy nominee recently teamed up with Maroon 5 for their new track, “Beautiful Mistakes.”
Levine said, “She’s amazing. We love the fact that she’s chosen us, or accepted our offer, to do [this song] because we’ve had this great history of [collaborations]. We love being there in that moment to collaborate with someone like her.”
The Voice star, who met Megan for the first time at the music video shoot, continued, “She was so epic on set. … [She is] just a lovely human being … It was instant chemistry. [I] adore her. She’s the best.”
“Beautiful Mistakes” made its debut on Wednesday (March 3rd).
#RESPECTSHAKIRA TREND AFTER THE SINGER IS SLAMMED BY SOCCER FANS – (03/09/2021)
Twitter users came to Shakira’s defense after soccer fans disrespected the singer on Sunday (March 7th).
The “Hips Don’t Lie” singer is likely under fire for her relationship with Barcelona player Gerard Piqué. Fans of Paris Saint Germain – the team scheduled to face off against Barcelona on Wednesday (March 10th) – were seen holding banners that read “Shakira a Lo Jonquera”. According to The New York Times, La Jonquera is located on the border of France and Spain and has “one of the largest brothels in Europe.”
After photos of the banners surfaced online, the hashtag #RespectShakira started trending. The singer’s followers called the banners “derogatory,” “sexist,” and “misogynistic.”
OLIVIA WILDE STAYS IN LONDON: Olivia Wilde’s new partner Harry Styles is returning to L.A., and she is remaining in London with her ex-fiance Jason Sudeikis and their children. A source told Page Six, “Jason is still heartbroken over their split, but they are keeping things amicable for their kids. They still care about each other and are friendly, despite her romance with Harry.” The pair have been supportive of each other in public, with Sudeikis thanking her in his Critics Choice Award speech, and Wilde congratulating him on Twitter. (Page Six)
IN LUST: Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker are “in total lust,” a source tells ET. “The relationship was a long time coming because the attraction has always been there on both sides,” the source adds. “They love the fact that they have a true friendship and bonded that way before taking anything further and making things romantic.” (ET)
TODAY’S CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS:
- Brittany Snow (actress, American Dreams, The Pacifier) (35)
- Emmanuel Lewis (actor, Webster) (50)
- Chingy (rapper) (41)
- Bow Wow (real name Shad Moss, rapper and actor, CSI: Cyber) (34)
