IS KANYE WEST FAKING HIS ALLIANCE WITH DONALD TRUMP? – (06/09/2020)

There’s a rumor going around that Kanye West is faking his alliance with Donald Trump to make progress for black people. According to The Jasmine Brand, Ye is being accused of “wearing his MAGA (Make America Great Again) hats so that he could get people out of jail.”

Reports also allege that rapper GLC revealed that “Kanye actually gave me the boxes of hats. He said, ‘I’m never wearing these again.’”

GLC said that Kanye added, “I’m just telling you that we got that amazing woman out of jail in Florida, right? We didn’t get to have that meeting until I put the hat on.”

JOE EXOTIC PENS CHILLING MISSIVE, CALLS ON TRUMP, CARDI B, KIM KARDASHIAN FOR HELP – (06/09/2020)

Tiger King’s star Joe Exotic has sent a chilling letter from prison that appears to be a suicidal cry for help, TMZ reports. The letter is addressed to “supporters, fans, loved ones” and opens by asking President Donald Trump to grant him his freedom.

The tone gets dark from there, and he says, “my soul is dead” as he describes his struggle to keep up his hope behind bars. He says he is tormented by reports that his husband Dillon Passage is moving on without him, and adds that he hasn’t heard from Passage. 

Exotic says that he needs medication for his health conditions and predicts “I’ll be dead in 2-3 months” without help. He tosses out a plea for help from Cardi B and Kim Kardashian, and suggests he’d get better treatment if he wasn’t white. 

His team has been campaigning for a pardon from Trump, but it looks like that ship has sailed. 

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BILLIE EILISH BACKS TYLER, THE CREATOR’S CRITIQUE OF GRAMMYS ‘URBAN’ AWARDS – (06/09/2020)

Billie Eilish is echoing Tyler, The Creator’s Grammys speech about being put into a category that is more determined by his race than his music.

Tyler won the Grammy for Best Rap Album for IGOR, a largely experimental record where he did very little rapping at all. He noted: “On one side I’m very grateful that what I made could be acknowledged in a world like this, but also it sucks that whenever “we” – and I mean guys that look like me – do anything that’s genre-bending or that’s anything, they always put it in a rap or “urban” category which is – and I don’t like that “urban” word, it’s just a politically correct way to say the ‘N-word’ to me.”

“I have always hated categories,” Eilish said in a new interview with British GQ. “I hate when people say, ‘Oh, you look like ‘blank.’ You sound like ‘blank.’ It was such a cool thing Tyler said. I agree with him about that term. Don’t judge an artist off the way someone looks or the way someone dresses. Wasn’t Lizzo in the Best R&B category that night? I mean, she’s more pop than I am.”

She adds: “Look, if I wasn’t white I would probably be in ‘rap.’ Why? They just judge from what you look like and what they know. I think that is weird. The world wants to put you into a box; I’ve had it my whole career. Just because I am a white teenage female I am pop. Where am I pop? What part of my music sounds like pop?”

Over the weekend, Republic Records announced that they would no longer be using the word ‘urban’ when describing their “departments, employee titles and music genres.” “We encourage the rest of the music industry to follow suit,” it added in a statement.

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UPDATE: BTS’ FANBASE MATCH THEIR $1M BLACK LIVES MATTER DONATION: BTS’ fanbase have matched their $1 million donation (and then some) to the Black Lives Matter movement. The K-Pop band and their label Big Hit Entertainment threw their financial support behind the campaign in light of the death of George Floyd, but decided to remain tight-lipped about their donation. But when word got out, the BTS Army raised over $1 million in 24 hours after the #MatchAMillion initiative was launched by Twitter user @Monosplaylist with the help of One In An Army – a BTS fan collective. Fans have been donating to the likes of NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, The National Bailout Collective and Black Aids Institute. One In An Army described the Army’s “support” as “overwhelming” and vowed to continue the campaign.

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TV, FILM PRODUCTION CAN RESTART JUNE 12: California Governor Gavin Newsom revealed guidelines for film and TV productions to resume in Hollywood after months of shutdown due to coronavirus. “Music, TV and film production may resume in California, recommended no sooner than June 12, 2020, and subject to approval by county public health officers within the jurisdictions of operations following their review of local epidemiological data including cases per 100,000 population, rate of test positivity, and local preparedness to support a health care surge, vulnerable populations, contact tracing and testing,” the California Department of Public Health said in a statement via the Governor’s Office on Friday. “To reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission, productions, cast, crew and other industry workers should abide by safety protocols agreed by labor and management, which may be further enhanced by county public health officers. Back office staff and management should adhere to Office Workspace guidelines published by the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Industrial Relations, to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission.”

BEYONCÉ, LADY GAGA, BTS, LIZZO, TAYLOR SWIFT, KATY PERRY, MORE APPEAR DURING ‘DEAR CLASS OF 2020’ – (06/08/2020)

Inspirational leaders, celebrities and YouTube creators came together yesterday to celebrate the class of 2020 as part of YouTube Originals’ Dear Class of 2020.

The virtual commencement event celebrated graduates, their families and their local communities. The celebration featured commencement speeches from Lady Gaga, BTS, and more.

Lizzo opened the event with a performance of “Pomp and Circumstance” with the New York Philharmonic, followed by Alicia Keys giving a speech addressing the graduates and their families.

Leon Bridges, Camila Cabello, Noah Cyrus, Cynthia Erivo, Khalid, Tove Lo, Chris Martin, Ben Platt and Ty Dolla $ign teamed up for a special rendition of U2’s “Beautiful Day,” introduced by Bono.

Katy Perry concluded the ceremony and led the graduates in the ceremonial tassel turn.

Alicia Keys was the first speaker to offer her thoughts. She began by congratulating the grads, adding: “But let’s be honest, it’s been a hard week, and a hard month and a hard year. Right now, it may not feel like there’s much to celebrate, and that’s okay. It’s okay to not be okay right now.” She also addressed the state of civil unrest in America and the protests against racial injustice worldwide and saluting the ways graduates responded to national tragedy by trying to better the world around them.

Justin Timberlake pointed out how historically unique this ceremony would be and Taylor Swift shared that she too was not able to have a traditional graduation, due to being in the midst of a radio tour. BTS also delivered individual messages from all seven members.

The cast of Schitt’s Creek reunited – with a very special guest joining them. As the Rose family and their friends serenaded students with a rendition of Mariah Carey’s “Hero,” Carey herself hopped on the Zoom call. Carey even offered a few bars of “Always Be My Baby” following the performance.

Lady Gaga began her address by explaining that she had to re-record her speech after “the murder of George Floyd, and the subsequent activist movement protesting police brutality and systemic racism in this country.” She offered, “There is much to be sad about, there’s also much to be celebrated…  you are watching what is a pivotal moment in the country’s evolution. You’re watching society change in a deeply important way.”

Beyoncé delivered one of the longest and most powerful messages. “Thank you for using your collective voice in letting the word know that Black Lives Matter,” she said. “Real change has started with you, this new generation of high school and college graduates we celebrate today.” She also slammed the continuing sexism that persists in the music industry. She finished by shouting out those who still felt like outsiders.

Dear Class of 2020 was original set for June 6th, but was moved in honor of George Floyd’s memorial service.

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OPRAH WINFREY TO HOST TWO-NIGHT TV TOWN HALL: Oprah Winfrey will host a two-night TV town hall addressing racism in America following the protests following the murder of George Floyd. The event, dubbed OWN Spotlight: Where Do We Go From Here?, is scheduled to air June 9 and 10. It will be available on OWN, it’s social channels and Discovery Channel, TLC, HGTV and the Science Channel. “There is no one like Oprah to bring us all together at this critical moment in our history to offer insights, perspective and action,” said David Zaslav, president and CEO of Discovery Inc. “We are honored to partner with OWN and use our global reach to amplify this important discussion about the global issues of economic and social justice and equality to a potential audience of one billion people across more than 200 markets in a way that only Discovery can.”

JUSTIN BIEBER SAYS ‘I HAVE BENEFITED OFF BLACK CULTURE’ AS HE VOWS TO FIGHT RACIAL INJUSTICE – (06/08/2020)

Justin Bieber has released a new statement about the Black Lives Matter movement and how he intends to “be a part of much needed change.”

“I am inspired by black culture. I have benefited off of black culture,” Justin said on Instagram. “My style, how I sing, dance, perform, and my fashion have all been influenced and inspired by black culture.”

He added, “I am committed to using my platform from this day forward to learn, to speak up about racial injustice and systemic oppression, and to identify ways to be a part of much needed change.”

Bieber has been vocal about the Black Lives Matter movement in the wake of George Floyd’s death while in police custody in May, which has sparked protests in the U.S. and worldwide.

“No lives matter until black lives matter,” he posted via Instagram on May 28th. A day later, He encouraged his followers to “rise from the dark and desolate valley of segregation.”

On Saturday, Bieber also paid tribute to Breonna Taylor, who was shot and killed by police who entered her home in March and would have celebrated her 27th birthday on June 5th. He encouraged his fans to honor Taylor’s memory by taking actions including signing a petition to have the officers involved in her death arrested.

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ARIANA GRANDE, JONAS BROTHERS, TAYLOR SWIFT, ED SHEERAN MAKE FORBES LIST OF HIGHEST-PAID CELEBRITIES – (06/05/2020)

Forbes’s annual list of the World’s Highest-Paid Celebrities has Elton John as the highest-ranked musician at No. 14, with earnings of $81 million over the past year.

When it comes to pop stars, Ariana Grande is the highest-ranked at No. 17, with earnings of $72 million.

She’s followed by The Jonas Brothers at No. 20 with earnings of $68.5 million, and The Chainsmokers right behind them at No. 21, with $68 million. Ed Sheeran is No. 23 with $64 million, Taylor Swift is No. 25, with $63.5 million.

Kylie Jenner is No. 1 overall on the list, despite Forbes recently revoking her billionaire status.

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KYLIE JENNER TOPS ‘FORBES’ HIGHEST-PAID LIST – (06/05/2020)

Billionaire or not, Kylie Jenner makes bank. Less than a week after Forbes revoked Jenner’s “self-made billionaire” status, they crowned her and her brother-in-law Kanye West the top earning celebs of 2020. 

Forbes acknowledged the controversy, saying that selling 51% of her stake in her makeup brand to Coty for $600M brought in the big bucks. 

“While she had exaggerated over the years about the size of her business, the money she pulled in from the deal was real —enough to rank as one of the biggest celebrity cashouts of all time,” Forbes wrote on Thursday, June 4.

West, 42, who has also argued with Forbes for not naming him a billionaire, was named second-highest-paid celeb, with $170 million in earnings, primarily due to his fashion line Yeezy

Rounding out the top 10 highest-paid celebrities are Roger Federer ($106.3 million), Cristiano Ronaldo ($105 million), Lionel Messi ($104 million), Tyler Perry ($97 million), Neymar ($95.5 million), Howard Stern ($90 million), LeBron James ($88.2 million) and Dwayne Johnson ($87.5 million).

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TIFFANY HADDISH, KEVIN HART & MORE ATTEND GEORGE FLOYD’S MEMORIAL SERVICE – (06/05/2020)

Celebrities like Tiffany HaddishKevin HartTyreseT.I., Ludacris and more attended George Floyd‘s memorial service yesterday (June 4th) at North Central University in Minneapolis. In addition, Martin Luther King III, Jesse Jackson, Rev. Al Sharpton, Senator Amy Khlobuchar, Master P, Will Packer and black-ish actress Marsai Martin also attended the service.

Sharpton delivered the eulogy, telling the crowd, “I want us to not sit here and act like we had a funeral on the schedule. George Floyd should not be among the deceased. He did not die of common health conditions. He died of a common American criminal justice malfunction.”

Sharpton continued, “He died because of there has not been the corrective behavior that has taught this country that if you commit a crime, it doesn’t matter if you’re wearing blue jeans or a blue uniform, you must pay for the crime you commit.”

Floyd died on May 25th after ex-cop Derek Chauvin kneeled on his neck for almost nine minutes. He was 46.

SELENA GOMEZ TO HAVE INFLUENTIAL BLACK LEADERS TAKE OVER HER INSTAGRAM – (06/05/2020)

Selena Gomez is allowing important voices to take over her Instagram and use her platform amid protests globally against systemic racism and police brutality.

“I have been struggling to know the right things to say to get the word out about this important moment in history. After thinking about how best to use my social media, I decided that we all need to hear more from Black voices,” she wrote. “Over the next few days I will be highlighting influential leaders and giving them a chance to take over my Instagram so that they can speak directly to all of us. We all have an obligation to do better and we can start by listening with an open heart and mind.”

Selena also shared information on how to register to vote with her 178 million Instagram followers – and offered them the opportunity to chat with her.

The 27-year-old singer says she’ll direct message anyone who can show her a screenshot that they have officially registered to vote. “I’ll be responding to DM’s of people who show me a screenshot that they’re registered to vote,” she wrote in an Instagram Story that leads viewers to a When We All Vote post detailing “three actions you can take to help strengthen our democracy.”

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LADY GAGA GIVING HER INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT OVER TO ORGANIZATIONS TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES – (06/05/2020)

Lady Gaga is giving several organizations access to her Instagram account to help amplify their voices.

The 34-year-old singer and actress took to the social media app to announce the initiative.

She shared a photo of her peace sign tattoo and wrote a message saying: “Starting tomorrow, I’m giving over my Instagram account to each of the organizations I’ve recently donated to, in an effort to amplify their important voices. And after I vow to regularly, in perpetuity, across all of my social media platforms, post stories, content, and otherwise lift up the voices of the countless inspiring members and groups within the Black community.”

In a subsequent tweet, Gaga continued, “And after I vow to regularly, in perpetuity, across all of my social media platforms, post stories, content, and otherwise lift up the voices of the countless inspiring members and groups within the Black community.”

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KANYE WEST DONATES $2 MILLION TO HELP THE FAMILIES OF GEORGE FLOYD, BREONNA TAYLOR & AHMAUD ARBERY – (06/05/2020)

Yesterday (June 4th), Kanye West announced that he has donated $2 million to charities associated with Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd. In addition, he pledged to cover legal costs for the Arbery and Taylor Families and has set up a 529 college savings fund to cover tuition for Floyd’s 6-year old daughter, Gianna

His rep also revealed that he will be making donations to black-owned businesses in his hometown of Chicago and nationwide that have been in crisis and impacted by the unrest in the U.S.

Meanwhile, his wife Kim Kardashian has announced that her companies Skims, KKW Beauty, and KKW Fragrance will be donating to organizations focused on making change and fighting racial injustice. 

She said in a statement, “We firmly believe that #BlackLivesMatter and we are committed to supporting and participating in the change that needs to take place.”

In other news, Kanye has snagged a spot on Forbes’ list of the world’s highest paid celebrities. Coming in after his sister-in-law Kylie Jenner, Kanye came in at number two, with $170 million. 

Other hip-hop artists that made the list includes Sean “Diddy” Combs, who snagged the number 37 spot, Jay Z, who came in at number 42 and Drake, who came in at number 49.

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Celebrity Scoop – 08/07/2018

PINK ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL FOR GASTRIC VIRUS FOLLOWING CONCERT CANCELLATION – (08/07/2018) Pink was admitted to the hospital in Sydney, Australia, Sunday night for dehydration, forcing her to postpone a second show, her promoter said. Live Nation revealed that the mother of two was treated and discharged, but was readmitted to the hospital on Monday […]

Celebrity Scoop – 08/06/2018

DEMI LOVATO POSTS HEARTFELT NOTE AFTER REPORTED OVERDOSE – (08/06/2018) Demi Lovato is speaking out for the first time since being hospitalized after a reported overdose in late July. The 25-year-old penned a note posted to her social media on Sunday. “I have always been transparent about my journey with addiction. What I’ve learned is […]

Celebrity Scoop – 08/03/2018

ARIANA GRANDE & NICKI MINAJ SHUT DOWN FEUD RUMORS OVER ALBUM RELEASE DATES – (08/03/2018) Please note the following story contains language that could be considered offensive. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj are responding to fans on social media speculating that their album release dates are indicating some sort of bad blood. Nicki had to […]

Celebrity Scoop – 08/02/2018

DEMI LOVATO REPORTEDLY LEAVING THE HOSPITAL THIS WEEK: Demi Lovato will be leaving the hospital in the coming days, according to TMZ. The 25-year-old overdosed last week and has remained in the hospital due to complications. Demi is reportedly doing much better after suffering from extreme nausea and a high fever. A source says Demi’s […]

Celebrity Scoop – 08/01/2018

KATY PERRY VISITS HOME OF YOUNG AUSTRALIAN FAN TOO SICK TO ATTEND HER CONCERT – (08/01/2018) Katy Perry made time on to visit the home of a young fan who was too ill to attend her concert in Adelaide, Australia. According to Australia’s ABC, the girl, eight-year-old Grace, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in […]