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“Following economic sanctions in Russia due to the mounting violence in Ukraine, Russian creators on OnlyFans, a subscription-based content platform, are being locked out of their accounts and are unable to access their earnings, according to multiple Russian content creators who spoke with Rolling Stone.
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Month: February 2022
Lady Gaga Addressed The Russia-Ukraine Conflict At The SAG Awards: ‘My Heart Really Goes Out To Ukraine’
Tonight is an important night for film and TV — it’s the 2022 SAG Awards. After the last several months of canceled events and virtual appearances, an in-person red carpet is a treat for stylists, who are back at work, and all the artists and creatives who are eager to celebrate their work together once more. Especially during a time when unease is spreading in other ways, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, it’s a welcome distraction for some. However, plenty of other artists and actors are more than willing to show their support for the suffering of the people in Ukraine, and Lady Gaga is one of them.
“I think tonight we should all really sit in the gratitude of this.” – @ladygaga at the #SAGAwards. pic.twitter.com/ixVRz7Qs8Z
— E! News (@enews) February 28, 2022
Gaga is up for several nominations for her work as Patrizia Reggiani in her second starring role in a major feature film, House Of Gucci, but still had plenty of time to discuss foreign politics on the red carpet. When E! correspondent Laverne Cox approached Gaga about the event, her succinct response acknowledged both the impact of Covid-19, and the situation in eastern Europe. “What story are you telling us tonight with this gorgeous, gorgeous ensemble?” Cox asked.
“The story I’m telling is the truth, which is that I’m just really honored to be here,” Gaga said. “This is a beautiful night when we get to celebrate art together, and celebrate each other. There’s so much going on in the world, and my heart really goes out to Ukraine. I think tonight we should all sit in the gratitude of this.”
Meanwhile, Gaga stans are on the exact same page as Mother Monster:
Sorry about the lack of updates, got arrested at a #UkraineRussiaWar protest in Moscow
Who’s excited to see Lady Gaga tonight at the #SAGAwards?
— Gaga Daily (@gagadaily) February 27, 2022
LCD Soundsystem Show Up As ‘Guardian Angels’ In John Mulaney’s ‘Subway Churro’ SNL Sketch
Last night’s Saturday Night Live episode was one for the books. Not only were New York indie legends LCD Soundsystem back in the house, but after a fairly rough time in the public eye of late — in a few month streak that included a stint in rehab, a divorce, and a baby with new girlfriend Olivia Munn — John Mulaney returned to host the comedy show. As a staple of the show, and in today’s comedy scene in general, Mulaney was entering his fifth time hosting the show, a “five-timers club” distinction that comedians and actors are proud to achieve.
What else should he be proud of achieving? Enlisting LCD Soundsystem as his guardian angels! Well, it was just for a sketch on the show, but the “Subway Churro” episode, which is, of course, also somehow a musical, casts Mulaney as a newsstand worker in a subway station. At one point, he adopts the stylings of Fiddler On The Roof to wax poetic on the joy of going off the grid, and as more characters emerge, LCD shows up as “Guardian Angels” a group who emerged in reaction to the lawless atmosphere in the New York subway during the ’80s. It’s a perfect casting choice for the rockers, and puts them at the center of one of the funniest sketches of the night. Check it out above.
Kendall Jenner Debuts Red Hair At Milan Fashion Week
Kendall Jenner debuted a new red hair color during Milan Fashion Week, over the weekend, while walking the runway for Prada. The Keeping Up With the Kardashians alum rocked a black, feather-trim coat with a slicked-back hairstyle for the event.
Jenner was also seen wearing her hair in loose waves while exploring the French city with Fai Khadra on Sunday.
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Jenner, who was recently named the creative director of the shopping website FWRD, discussed the “next chapter” of her life in an interview with i-D magazine.
“At a young age, I had to give up that control and let someone else portray me in the way that they wanted to, for an editorial or a campaign or commercial – whatever it was. That was my job,” she told the outlet.
“Now, being on the other side is taking that control back in a way, building my own brand, and feeling empowered – and it has been really amazing,” Jenner explained. “As a woman and as someone who comes from a really female-driven family, it was really cool to put all my tools to work.”
Check out Jenner’s new look from Prada’s fashion show below.
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Gary Payton Recalls Shaquille O’Neal Using The Bathroom In A Bucket & Dumping It On Rookies
Gary Payton says that his former teammate, Shaquille O’Neal, would use the bathroom in a bucket for days and then surprise rookies by dumping it on them, as a part of his hazing process for new players. Payton and Shaq played together on the Los Angeles Lakers and Miami Heat.
“We used to always play jokes,” Payton explained in a recent interview with VladTV. “Shaq is a jokester. So if one of the rookies would be in the stall, he would take a bucket and use the bathroom in it for about a week. And then all of a sudden, he would pour it on them.”
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Payton didn’t reveal what rookies fell victim to Shaq’s repulsive prank.
The legendary guard says that he once pulled his own prank on Shaq, recalling a time he stole Shaq’s underwear at night, forcing him to be “free-balling” with a towel. He also still owns the pair of underwear.
“He’d get in his truck and ride around and then he would throw the towel out and then he’d be free-balling,” Payton said. “So I used to keep all the shorts pair of drawers and all that stuff.”
Check out Payton’s interview with VladTV below.
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Benzino Gives His Address To Eminem Fans, Calls Him A “Scared Coward P*ssy”
Benzino continued to call out Eminem on social media, over the weekend, labeling the legendary rapper a “scared coward pussy.” In since-deleted tweets, Benzino also shared the address to his restaurant and told his haters to pull up.
The back and forth between Benzino and Eminem’s fans on Saturday kicked off after a fan tweeted, “Say it to @Eminem face I bet you won’t your a poor excuse for a father and human being.”
“I’ll say it to his face but he’s scared coward pussy like his fan base,” Benzino wrote in response.
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As the situation escalated, Benzino called on Eminem’s fans to fight for him.
“I been left this shit alone but since the coward ass stans wanna talk shit and hide then it’s still fuck Eminem and if you got a problem with me do something about it. Nothing you ever said has effected me in any way. I know how to fight and I got big sticks so pull up,” he tweeted.
He added: “To all you pussy ass stans, we all know you are the most corniest non-violent coward fan base hip hop has ever seen. I have a restaurant in Atlanta. 5071 Peachtree Industrial Boulevard Chamblee Ga. Stop tweeting and pull up on me pussies.”
Check out Benzino’s tweets below.
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Nicki Minaj Says Seeing Footage Of The Ukraine-Russia Conflict “Broke My Heart Into Pieces”
Nicki Minaj used her platform on Twitter to send out prayers for the people of Ukraine, Saturday night, following the ongoing Russian invasion. Minaj says that seeing footage from the conflict left her heart broken “into pieces.”
“Saw footage of bombs dropping & in the background u could hear children screaming,” Minaj tweeted. “When I tell u it broke my heart into pieces? …To every mother fleeing w|your children, saying goodbye 2 your husband…I can’t imagine how afraid & alone you must feel. God, pls help them.”
“To every soldier, May God be with you,” she added in another post.
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Russian began its invasion of Ukraine, last week, and the conflict has continued in the days since. On Sunday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he has agreed to meet with the Russians on the border of Belarus “without preconditions.”
Over the weekend, Russian President Vladimir Putin put his military’s nuclear deterrent forces on high alert, citing “aggressive statements” from the West.
According to NBC News, at least 368,000 Ukrainians have fled their home country, heading west into neighboring countries.
Many other celebrities have called for support to the refugees over the last week.
Check out Minaj’s tweets below.
Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Voice Support For Ukraine At NAACP Image Awards
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry were honored with the President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards on Saturday.Awards on Saturday. During their acceptance speech, the couple took time to call for support for the people of Ukraine.
Markle spoke first, taking the time to celebrate civil rights leaders like the late John Lewis.
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“It’s inspiring to think about the legacy of the Image Awards, which began shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed into law,” Meghan said on the stage. “Today, we can continue that legacy by re-establishing federal voting protections in our country and fulfilling the work of civil rights giants, like the late John Lewis.”
“We are so deeply humbled to be here in the company of so many illustrious awardees,” Markle added.
Zendaya, Mary J. Blige, Questlove, Morgan Freeman, and many more were in attendance.
Harry added: “Before I begin, we would like to acknowledge the people of Ukraine, who urgently need our continued support as a global community. I also echo the immense gratitude for tonight, both for this award and this community for welcoming me so warmly. I think it’s safe to say that I come from a very different background from my incredible wife, yet our lives were brought together for a reason. We share a commitment to a life of service, a responsibility to combat injustice and a belief that the most often overlooked are the most important to listen to.”
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Greg Jennings & Aaron Rodgers’ Backup Trade Shots On Twitter
Legendary Packers receiver Greg Jennings and current Packers backup quarterback Kurt Benkert traded shots on Twitter, this week, regarding Jennings’ recent comments on Aaron Rodgers. Jennings had slammed the four-time NFL MVP as a “selfish guy.”
“L take, Lots of salt,” Benkert said in response. “Get a new narrative to spread. 12 is the most generous and thoughtful person I’ve met in the league. Not to mention the back to back best player. This sounds like it comes from a person that wanted to be that guy, but wasn’t.”
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Jennings fired back: “so generous people can’t display acts of selfishness. News to me. As far as wanting to be that guy. Not sure I understand you there. Are you implying a guy who that plays?”
Benkert scolded Jennings for using his playing time against him: “The ole ‘you don’t play’ jab. Tells a lot about your character, Greg. I’m fine with busting my ass behind the scenes day in and day out without publicly being rewarded for it. Can you say the same? Getting your clicks up by trashing other people isn’t a way to build your brand.”
Benkert, who played his college ball at East Carolina and Virginia, went undrafted in 2018. He spent his first three years with the Atlanta Falcons, before joining the Packers in 2021.
Check out the heated exchange below.
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