Halle Bailey says that she’ll “definitely” be dropping her first EP by the end of the year. She spoke about the highly anticipated project during a recent interview with Cosmopolitan. The update comes after the release of her debut solo single, “Angel,” last month.
The conversation began with Bailey explaining how her recent life experiences, such as starring in The Little Mermaid, have influenced the direction of her music. “Ariel was my college experience. She was the one to say, ‘Look, look what you have in you. You can.’ Nettie was the same type of lesson, almost in a spiritual way. These characters are speaking to me and teaching me,” she said. “It’s cool to learn things about life through their eyes. And all musical inspiration really just comes from life experiences. Love has been a really big one for me too, because that’s something I’m experiencing for the first time.”
Halle Bailey Attends The “Little Mermaid” Premiere
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – MAY 08: Halle Bailey attends the World Premiere of Disney’s “The Little Mermaid” on May 08, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
“This has been a really beautiful transformative time for me. I have all this new material to write about,” she explained. “I was very creatively inspired, and then from there, I fell in love. And so I really just played with those themes in my music. Sound-wise, it’s a little modern R&B-ish, with all the jazz elements and hints of pop that I love.”
Halle Bailey Prepares For Release Of Solo EP
In addition to the upcoming EP, Bailey will also be starring as Young Nettie in the film adaptation of The Color Purple musical directed by Blitz Bazawule. Other members of the cast include Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Ciara, H.E.R., Aunjanue Ellis, Colman Domingo, Danielle Brooks and Phylicia Pearl Mpasi. With the release of her debut EP, both her and her sister, Chloe Bailey, will have dropped solo work. Chloe released In Pieces, earlier this year. Be on the lookout for further updates on Hailey’s EP on HotNewHipHop.
Chrisean Rock has welcomed a baby boy into the world, as she recently shared through her Instagram live. She named her newborn son after herself, going by the name Chrisean Malone Jr. Blueface’s Reaction On Sunday, September 3, Chrisean Rock gave birth to a baby boy and named him after herself– Chrisean Malone Jr. Following […]
Drea De Matteo, synonymous with some of the most iconic television series of the past decades, has made a significant mark in the entertainment industry. As of 2023, her net worth stands at an impressive $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth, a testament to her talent, hard work, and dedication.
Born on January 19, 1972, in the vibrant borough of Queens, New York City, Drea’s roots trace back to Italy. Raised in a devout Roman Catholic household, she grew up alongside her two brothers, Darren and Joe. Her father, Albert, was a successful furniture manufacturer, while her mother, Donna, was a playwright and an esteemed faculty member at HB Studio in New York.
Drea’s educational journey saw her attending the Loyola School in New York City. Later, she pursued her passion for film at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Her aim? To become a film director. Simultaneously, she honed her acting skills at the HB Studio.
Drea’s Foray Into The Business World
LOS ANGELES, CA – NOVEMBER 25: (EXCLUSIVE ACCESS) Drea de Matteo visits the Young Hollywood Studio on November 25, 2014 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Mary Clavering/Young Hollywood/Getty Images)
Before making it big in Hollywood, Drea ventured into the business world. In 1997, she co-founded a unique clothing store in New York’s East Village named Filth Mart. The store, which specialized in vintage and rock music-inspired designs, collaborated with her then-boyfriend and his friends. Drea’s creative flair was evident as she designed a line of custom t-shirts that garnered attention from fashion publications like Elle. However, by 2004, the store had closed its doors.
Rise To Stardom
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Drea’s acting career began with minor roles in television and film. But 1999 marked a turning point when she secured the role of Adriana La Cerva in the critically acclaimed series The Sopranos. Her portrayal earned her numerous accolades, including an Emmy Award. The success of The Sopranos catapulted her into the limelight, leading to roles in other popular series like Joey, Desperate Housewives, and Sons of Anarchy. Her filmography is equally impressive, with roles in movies like Swordfish and Assault on Precinct 13.
Personal Strides & Struggles
Drea de Matteo during ASPCA Announces $5 Million Commitment to Mayor’s Alliance for NYC’s Animals INC. at Central Park Band Shell in New York City, New York, United States. (Photo by Brad Barket/WireImage)
On the personal front, Drea’s life has been a mix of highs and lows. She dated Michael Sportes in the late 1990s, with whom she opened Filth Mart. Later, she entered into a relationship with musician Shooter Jennings. Though they never tied the knot, the couple shares two children. Drea’s love life took another turn when she got engaged to Michael Devin, the bass guitarist from the rock band Whitesnake, in 2015.
A significant setback came in March 2015 when a gas explosion in the East Village claimed Drea’s apartment, which had been her home for over two decades. On the brighter side, she made a significant real estate move in 2004, purchasing a home in L.A.’s Laurel Canyon for $2 million. By mid-2023, she had listed the property for $3.6 million.
Conclusion
Drea De Matteo’s journey, from her humble beginnings in Queens to her rise as a celebrated actress, is inspirational. With a net worth of $10 million in 2023, she is a shining example of talent, perseverance, and resilience in the ever-evolving entertainment world.
NPR‘s Tiny Desk is where artists go to show that with all the theatrics of their performances stripped back, they’re still very talented. Just this year artists like Ab-Soul, Action Bronson, and most recently Post Malone have taken to the stage. The next one to take the iconic stage was Chloe Bailey who is no stranger to dazzling fans with her raw voice. Earlier this year she took to Twitter to share a cover of one of the biggest hit songs of the year. Her version of “fukumean” caught fire online and reminded fans just how gifted of a vocal talent she really is.
She reminded fans once again with her new Tiny Desk performance. For the show, she began with her 2022 single “Surprise” before running through a number of songs from her debut album In Pieces. That included two singles “Body Do” and the title track “In Pieces.” As well as three deep cuts “I Don’t Mind,” “Worried,” and “Cheatback.” The performance featured Chloe’s vocals and 7 other musicians playing guitars, keys, trumpets, and more. You can check out the entire thing below.
While Chloe’s fans ate up her Gunna cover, not everyone was a fan. DJ Akademiks didn’t take it so well, going on a live-streamed rant taking shots at many artists including Chloe. “That sh*t trash” he said in regards to her viral cover. His reaction garnered quite a bit of backlash from R&B fans online.
Chloe is currently on tour supporting her debut solo album In Pieces which dropped earlier this year. While the album has its fans, it made an underwhelming chart debut. Her album sold just 10k copies in its first week and debuted at #119 on the Billboard 200. It’s a pretty far drop off from the numbers she achieved with her sister as the duo Chloe x Halle. What do you think of Chloe Bailey’s new NPR Tiny Desk concert? Let us know in the comment section below.
Spending the past year and a half in jail has been trying on Young Thug’s mental health, but it’s also left a hole in the life of his girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist. The pair began spending time together romantically just months before he was arrested on RICO charges, and the YSL leader has done his best to make sure she can feel his love through the distance. Seeing as she’s a rising R&B star in her own right, Mariah likely has plenty of suitors sliding into her DMs. However, in a recent interview, the Atlanta native confirmed that she’s holding out for Thugger’s release, no matter how long it takes.
“What would you say to people who had something to say about you saying, ‘Free my baby daddy,’ or ‘Free Thug!’”? the journalist speaking with the “Church” artist asked. “I feel like, and this is in all honesty, there is nobody on planet Earth that can get between me and supporting my man,” The Scientist confidently responded. “I’m sorry, it’s just not gonna happen,” she assured any doubters out there.
Mariah then called out people on the internet for making assumptions about her and Thug, among other things, and being judgemental. “They have a lot to say, but I’m sorry to hear that you don’t understand what I got going on,” the 25-year-old continued to clap back at haters. “Maybe one day you will, but the odds are you won’t. I don’t feel the need to explain and express to somebody the love I have for somebody else… It’s not gonna change what I have going on, what people have to say.”
Unfortunately for Young Thug and Mariah the Scientist’s love life, it doesn’t look as though the So Much Fun hitmaker will be freed from jail anytime soon. Lawyers are still struggling to find the right candidates to sit on a jury, and amid that search, they’re also seeking to have YSL Polo removed from the trial due to his erratic behaviour. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.
When reports surfaced that Keefe D was being looked at as the main suspect in Tupac’s unsolved murder, it became huge news. Since 1996, there has been plenty of speculation over who took the rap superstar’s life, but no arrests. After authorities announced Keefe D was facing imminent charges, there was buzz the case would finally come to an end.
Sixty-year-old Keefe D has deep ties to the late rap legend Eazy-E and the South Side Compton Crips. Everybody wanted to know more about the man. Who is he? What is his connection to Tupac? Here’s a deeper look into Keefe D and his relation to the Tupac murder investigation.
Keefe D said he first met Diddy in 1991 when Puff was working on an Usher video. Keefe let them use some of his cars for the shoot, with Usher damaging one when dancing on it. Diddy covered the cost, which seemed like a friendly gesture at the time. However, Keefe would see that things aren’t always what they seem.
The Murder Of Tupac
Tupac Shakur and Marion Suge Knight (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
On September 7, 1997, Tupac was in Las Vegas with Suge Knight and some of his Death Row associates. One of the guys pointed out Orlando “Baby Lane” Anderson, a Southside Compton Crip, and accused Anderson of trying to rob him. Orlando just happened to be the nephew of Keefe D. As the story goes, Tupac ran up on Orlando, and a whole melee ensued.
Hours later, Suge drove to another spot with Tupac as his passenger. Before they could arrive, a car pulled up next to them and opened fire. Tupac was hit four times and ended up dying six days later on September 13. The hip-hop world was left shocked and in mourning. Everybody wondered who could have killed the rap legend.
The Keefe D Connection
Plenty of conspiracies spun the block as the streets began talking and the investigation heated up. Orlando and Keefe D’s names were soon brought into the mix, with many pointing fingers at Orlando as the shooter. He continuously denied his involvement. Even after Orlando died in a gang-related shootout in 1998, numerous documentaries, witnesses, and police investigations have named Orlando as the main suspect. Since Orlando was gone, the focus often turned to Keefe. Multiple times, he put himself in that position.
The Keefe D Admission
In a 2018 interview, Keefe admitted he was in the backseat of the car when Tupac was shot. He boasted he was the one who handed the gun to the shooter. While he wouldn’t name the shooter, he acknowledged he was “the only one alive” who knew what happened that night. Keefe claimed he was speaking out because he had cancer and wanted the truth to be told.
Eventually, according to The Daily Mail, Keefe D named Orlando as the shooter “during a taped conversation under immunity.” He said he first tried to give the gun to another guy in the car, Dre Smith. After Dre refused, Keefe gave it to Orlando, who “popped the dudes.” Further, around this time, there were reports that an arrest was “imminent,” but that didn’t happen. The authorities said they were still investigating Tupac’s death, which remained an open case. The whodunit continued.
New Keefe D Investigation
In 2023, everything changed. Reggie Wright Jr., the former head of security at Death Row Records, predicted there would be some movement in the case. He told Bomb1st, “Let’s put it this way, I bet Keefe D [has] been having the runs for the last two weeks.” He added, “Because yeah, they are knocking on doors and there’s some activity.” Keefe said it wasn’t true and claimed, “This dude obsessed with me … He need to leave me the f*ck alone.”
Reggie ended up being right. On July 17, 2023, the police executed a search on a Henderson, Nevada property connected to Keefe. They looked for any evidence connected to Tupac’s murder. According to police, they found several bullets that would undergo forensic testing to match those found in Tupac’s body and on the scene. Police also gathered photos, computers, and more.
The home turned out to be that of Keefe D’s ex-wife. He admitted that murder-related evidence was located at the residence. While authorities collected various items, they said they would present the evidence to a grand jury. They warned it could take months before the jury came back with a decision.
Diddy-Keefe D Connection
Shortly afterward, Keefe explained that his connection to Diddy landed him in the investigation’s crosshairs. Keefe said he regretted ever meeting Diddy. “If I wouldn’t have ever met him, I wouldn’t have ever been involved in this bullsh*t. I would’ve never met the brother.” He also accused Diddy of playing him and Suge. He said, “Because he pitted us against each other, which was kinda smart. We’re Crips and Suge was Bloods.”
Pressing Forward
The bullets police collected from Keefe D’s residence didn’t match the ones found at Tupac’s murder scene. However, that didn’t mean he was off the hook. Authorities said some evidence showed “individuals who might have been connected to people directly or indirectly involved in the drive-by shooting.”
Sources told The Daily Mail that prosecutors expected “this matter to become a criminal case imminently.” Detectives said, “Keefe has gloated so much about this that he has effectively talked himself into huge legal trouble.” Some of the biggest evidence against him was truly his own words.
Many are hopeful that Keefe D will go to trial to put to rest one of the most intriguing unsolved mysteries in modern history. Reports have surfaced that Suge Knight might testify if he goes to trial. Although there have been so many twists and turns in this 27-year case, there is hope it could end. The grand jury is expected to come back with a decision by the end of September.
The 17-year-old daughter of Travis Barker, Alabama Barker, has heard her fair share of hate, bullying, and negative reactions from fans. She is reaching her breaking point, but she is going to pull back the reins on that. In a recent Instagram story, she expressed that she would not mind clapping back at all of the people bringing her down. She says, “Sometimes I find myself wanting to clap back. Bite at everyone who barks at me.” That is the common reaction to have when someone tries to get under your skin.
However, while living in the constant eye of the media certainly has its drawbacks, it is also a blessing in disguise for the social media personality. The haters, like the media, are going to try and pry information and emotions out of you for their pleasure, or, in the media’s case, dollar signs. But, Alabama is learning a valuable life lesson. She also states in her IG story, “But then I look at those people, like really look at them… what kind of life they’re living. The choice they’re making. The things they do. Compared to who I am, what I do & how I live. And that, itself keeps me humble.”
This Is Not The First Time Alabama Barker Has Dealt With Hate
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 11: Jordyn Woods, Alabama Luella Barker, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker in a total Tommy Hilfiger x Richard Quinn look, before Tommy Hilfiger, during New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jeremy Moeller/Getty Images)
She signed off by wishing her haters on their way and saying, “Remind yourself that the evil-hearted never wins.” These thoughts creeping into Alabama’s mind seem to be stemming from the body-shamers, but they also could be about a plethora of other things. Her outfit choices, and her thirst traps on TikTok during the time of Kourtney Kardashian being sent to the hospital, could all be reasons as to why she is feeling this way. However, we do not know for sure so keep checking back for more updates.
What are your initial thoughts on Alabama Barker making these comments about her haters? How hard do you think it would be to be a teenager growing up in the limelight? Do you think Alabama should respond to her critics? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Alabama Barker.
YK Osiris says that the barber who claims that he didn’t pay for a $100 haircut is lying for attention. He responded to the viral allegation in a statement provided to XXL. “She got paid,” Osiris told the outlet. “She just want clout. Give her a lil clout lol.”
The hairstylist, who goes by @thalegendofficial on Instagram, leveled their claim in a post on Instagram. “I hate to have to come to the internet with this but I guess I got to,” they said in a video. “Y’all know I cut my first celebrity client, YK Osiris, last week. I charged him $150 for the cut, the cut went up, he paid me $200. He tipped me $50. No complaints but he had hit me up to come line him up last Tuesday.”
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 05: Rapper YK Osiris arrives to the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards on October 05, 2019 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage,)
They continued: “I charge him $100 for the lineup. This n***a hit me with the, ‘Alright, I’ma Cash App you.’ Instantly I was like… I’m like ‘I don’t think he gonna do me like that.’ It’s just $100 dollars, it’s not $100,000.” They also shared an alleged text exchange between themselves and Osiris in which the rapper appears to promise to send the money he owes via Cash App. The barber claims they never received the money. Fans in the comments section on Instagram shared supportive messages. “So not cool for him to run off on you over $100. You will be rewarded bigger and better smh,” one wrote. Another added: “I’m glad you put it out there, some wouldn’t have the courage to stand on business bc it’s a ‘celebrity’”
The barber is far from the first person to claim Osiris owes them money. Both Drake and Lil Baby, among others, have publicized viral complaints about the rapper not paying up. At the end of 2021, he promised he would be clearing all of his debts in the following year.
In an exclusive interview with Cam Capone News, Terror Squad general Fat Joe spoke about one of the most infamous, yet unbelievable stories about Death Row CEO Marion “Suge” Knight.
After giving Suge his flowers for his tremendous contributions to Hip Hop culture, Joey Crack went on to explain why Knight was also such a problem in the game. Joe began, “At the end of the day, he did a lot of good things for Hip Hop, the man made $300 million legitly and got it taken from him…he lost his eyesight and eventually went to jail.” He continued about Knight, stating, ” Suge Knight is no different than O.J. Simpson. O.J. Simpson got away with some shit, but then went to get his own shit and went to jail. Some motherf*****s walking the earth know that if you slip on the wrong banana peel, they’re gonna give you 10,000 years.They got a bed waiting for you. it’s just what mistake are you going to make to get in that bed.”
Joe merged into a story about Terror Squad producers Cool and Dre at the BMI Awards in Los Angeles, where they both had their first run-in with the general of “the world’s most dangerous record label”. Both Cool and Dre noticed as they entered whatthey thought was the VIP entrance, that all of the attendees, including some famous, yet unnamed people, were being relieved of their jewelry at the door. At the door’s threshold was Suge Knight, who Joe says was “professionally” taking everyone’s shines. Because of their association with Joe, they were allowed to keep their jewels, but the Terror Squad producers felt guilty for being allowed to keep their ice.
Anderson .Paak has hinted at a new album with Knxwledge after the duo went on tour earlier this year, leaving many to believe they’ve got new music incoming.
