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Wendy Williams’ Ex-Husband Claims Her Sister Stole Almost $15 Million From Her

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Wendy Williams is unfortunately the subject of a lot of media scrutiny and debate right now thanks to the controversial Where Is Wendy Williams? documentary. Moreover, amid aphasia and dementia struggles, shifting responsibilities for legal guardians, and a lot of family accusations, it’s a tough map to navigate. But her ex-husband Kevin Hunter Sr. thinks that the Lifetime docuseries missed out on some key narratives and bad-faith actions when it comes to the iconic TV host. Specifically, he alleged that Williams’ sister Wanda took advantage of her under false pretenses that she would get her show back.

“Ok so everyone heard “f**k Kevin” through docu-series,” Wendy Williams’ former partner wrote on his Instagram Story this weekend. “Np the SHOW took precedent over EVERYTHING including family. What I guess they let out was that while she was in Florida getting recovery 3 yrs ago there were the secret calls her SISTER would set up with DEMBAR MERCURY (MORT & IRA). With false pretense that she would be getting show back. That was a lie and broke s**t more than anything.

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Wendy Williams’ Husband Accuses Her Sister Of Stealing Up To $15 Million

“They only were trying to get her there to satisfy an insurance claim so they could obviously replace losses and the money that they were STEALING (5-15mil),” Kevin Hunter Sr. continued. “They wanted CONTROL her SISTER was trying to get ultimate control herself and was medical proxy @the time. But her naiveté allowed her only to be PLAYED and once she got back to NY they kicked her sister out and she spiraled WORSE. I was involved @ the time… blood on ALOTTA HANDS.” Of course, with Wendy Williams not addressing many of these claims at the moment, this makes it very hard to discern what is really going on.

However, she did take some time to thank fans for their support. “I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD),” the 59-year-old stated. “Let me say, wow!  Your response has been overwhelming. The messages shared with me have touched me, reminding me of the power of unity and the need for compassion. I hope that others with FTD may benefit from my story. I want to also thank the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration for their kind words of support and their extraordinary efforts to raise awareness of FTD.” For more news and the latest updates on Wendy Williams, stick around on HNHH.

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“Where Is Wendy Williams?” Never Should Have Aired, Fans Argue

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Where Is Wendy Williams? has been stirring up controversy for weeks now, and the first part of the documentary has only ramped things up. It premiered on Lifetime yesterday (February 24), and showcases Williams’ erratic behavior, poor treatment of staff, and more. It also arrived just days after it was revealed that the personality had been diagnosed with aphasia and dementia.

So far, the documentary has gotten mixed reactions from fans. While some are intrigued by the icon’s day-to-day life, others think tuning in feels all wrong, especially considering the news of her diagnosis. Viewers are out in full force on social media weighing in on the series, with many arguing that it shouldn’t have aired at all.

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New Wendy Williams Documentary Sparks Concern

This is far from the first time the docuseries raised eyebrows, however. Last week, it was reported that Williams’ guardian Sabrina Morrissey filed a lawsuit in an attempt to block Lifetime from airing it. Additionally, she requested a restraining order. Earlier this month, Williams’ ex Kevin Hunter Sr. also reportedly had some less than positive things to say about it. According to The U.S. Sun, he was shocked to see the trailer, as well as by his son’s involvement in the project.

“Kevin was shocked to see his ex-wife portrayed in such a negative light in the Lifetime trailer. He was also totally blindsided that their son, Kevin Jr, ended up signing onto the project after he initially said he wanted nothing to do with it,” a source told the outlet. Overall, fans agree, with most speculating that the best thing for Williams right now is privacy.

Social Media Reacts To Where Is Wendy Williams?

What do you think of Where Is Wendy Williams? Do you agree that the doc is exploitative, or are social media users overreacting? Share your thoughts in the comments section, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates. Check out some fans’ reactions down below.

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Wendy Williams Cries With Blac Chyna, Goes Wigless In Emotional Documentary: Watch

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The Wendy Williams Show wrapping in 2022 marked the end of an era for the New Jersey-born host, but no one quite knew what was next for her at the time. Some suggested we would see a return to radio/podcasting after her hiatus to focus on her health, but now, it’s clear that won’t be happening. Amid her team’s confirmation that Williams is battling aphasia and dementia on Thursday (February 22), a new snippet from her Lifetime documentary reveals the shape the 59-year-old is in as she shares an emotional moment with Blac Chyna.

“I like, recently been changing my life,” the mother of two tells Williams, who’s seen without her wig, in the clip below. “You’ve always been honest with me, and like put me in my place,” Chyna thanked the controversial host for her sometimes harsh demeanour. “In the most motherly, kind way. That’s why I love you so much,” the fitness enthusiast continued, giving Williams her flowers while both women shed tears. “Even when I was going through my darkest times, you never used that against me. That’s how you know the love is genuine, and it’s always going to be there.”

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Chyna – now going by Angela White – promised the mother of one she’ll continue to be an active supporter in her life as she learns how to live with her debilitating diagnosis. “I’m gonna be back and forth from New York, so I’m gonna be coming to see you more,” she added. In response to this, Williams (looking somewhat confused) said, “My real name is Wendy Hunter… He’s got no money.“

Wendy Williams built her empire through shamelessly gossiping about other celebrities. Still, many whom she dissed are keeping the entertainer in their thoughts and prayers as she navigates this tricky phase of life. Read what her team had to say about her recent aphasia and dementia diagnosis’ at the link below, and check back later for more music/pop culture news updates.

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“Stans”: Eminem Co-Producing “Edgy” Documentary Investigating Celebrity Fandoms

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Much like his good friend Curtis Jackson, Marshall Mathers continues to expand his resume into the world of TV and film. The former has been putting in serious work on Power and Raising Kanan in recent years, not to mention the Diddy documentary he’s pouring his all into after last year’s explosive allegation-filled lawsuit from Cassie. For his part, Eminem is doing some co-producing of his own, as his Shady Films company is assisting in the creation of Stans – a documentary that will “focus on the rise in intense fandoms when it comes to music,” as Variety notes.

The most recent example of social media users letting their love for certain artists take things too far stems from Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion’s rap beef. The location of the Houston Hottie’s mother’s gravesite was doxxed, leading to a similar situation happening with the Queen of Rap’s late father. Mathers knew about dynamics like this long before the Internet age took over. On his 2000 song, “Stan,“ Em reads a letter from an obsessive fan who winds up committing great acts of tragedy after feeling invisible to his favourite MC.

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Eminem and 50 Cent attend the “Southpaw” New York premiere at AMC Loews Lincoln Square on July 20, 2015. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/WireImage)

The Steven Leckart-directed project is due out later in 2024. From what we know so far, it’s going to be a “revealing, edgy, and disarmingly personal journey into the world of super fandom, told through the lens of one of the world’s most iconic and enduring artists, Eminem, and the fans that worship him.”

From the early days of his career, Eminem was truthful about the absurdities in his fans and those of other celebrities. “Stans” will only further explore that narrative, and it won’t be the only time the Detroit native has examined issues within the industry. Following the annual Grammy Awards this month, we reflected on some of rap’s most influential figures who have spoken out against the organization behind giving out the prestigious prizes. Read more about that at the link below, and check back later for more hip-hop/pop culture news updates.

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Wendy Williams’ Documentary Reportedly “Blindsided” Ex-Husband Kevin Hunter Sr.

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The two-part documentary Where Is Wendy Williams? is scheduled to air later this month, but not everybody is looking forward to it. According to a new report by The U.S. Sun, Williams’ ex Kevin Hunter Sr. expects it to be exploitative of Williams, who executive produced the tell-all. Reportedly, he also wishes that their son, Kevin Hunter Jr., was never involved.

“Kevin was shocked to see his ex-wife portrayed in such a negative light in the Lifetime trailer. He was also totally blindsided that their son, Kevin Jr, ended up signing onto the project after he initially said he wanted nothing to do with it,” a source told the outlet earlier this week. “Little Kev was repeatedly advised that it was a bad look to be involved in this project and that it was not in his best interest to have his name attached to it.”

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Kevin Hunter Sr. Didn’t Want His Son Involved, Source Alleges

Kevin Sr. reportedly believes that the documentary will tarnish the legacy that Williams has spent so many years building. Unfortunately, he isn’t the only one. Charlamagne Tha God weighed in on the upcoming project on The Breakfast Club earlier this month, claiming that immediately after seeing a trailer for it, he prayed for Williams. In the trailer, she’s seen admitting that she has “no money,” warning viewers that the same could happen to them.

“I don’t understand why they have the cameras in that woman’s face,” Charlamagne said of the documentary. “Why y’all want to document someone’s downfall?” he also wondered. Despite criticism, Where Is Wendy Williams? will premiere on Lifetime in two parts on February 24 and 25. What do you think of Kevin Hunter Sr. allegedly feeling “blindsided” by the upcoming documentary on his ex-wife, Wendy Williams? Do you agree that their son shouldn’t have been involved? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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Wack 100 Documentary Axed From WSHH After His Defamation Claim

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If you didn’t already hear, WorldStarHipHop released a documentary on Wack 100 a couple of days ago about how he is allegedly a snitch. We knew that he wouldn’t be very happy about this, but it seems like this will pose much stronger legal ramifications. Moreover, WSHH took the video down after the music executive hit them with a defamation claim and filed to resolve this in court. In the video below, you can see exchanges between both teams and his inner circle that detail some of the motions, responses, motivations, and refutations. Overall, it looks like we might have another tattletale case on our hands in the hip-hop world.

However, given the back-and-forth between these camps and WSHH‘s prompt removal, this might just be a quick damages settlement. While we can’t say for sure, we’d predict that there’s enough pull to steer this in a favorable outcome for Wack 100. But he’s got so much going on right now that maybe this isn’t the headache we see it as; just another bag chase. For example, he’s made a lot of claims about another video, but this one is an alleged one of Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez that he warned her about potentially ruining her.

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Wack 100 Moves Against WSHH For Defamation, They Pull Doc On His Alleged Snitching

Of course, there’s no real confirmation or evidence of any of this, so we can only wait for time to tell whether something will come of it. Still, folks likely know that the rap manager has a tendency to speak on others’ goings-on just as much as his own. Most recently, he contributed to conflicting stories about an altercation between Offset and 42 Dugg, with the latter maintaining that the former did not rob him successfully. It seems innocuous, but considering Wack 100’s ties in the game, it could always lead to shifting and conflicting loyalties and business partnerships.

Meanwhile, not even personal lives and relationships are safe from this ever-persistent magnifying glass. The California native is also pretty involved in Blueface and Chrisean Rock’s romance (or lack thereof, sometimes), defending his client against the former Baddies star. Surely, this axed WSHH documentary won’t discourage him from being so vocal. With that in mind, stick around on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Wack 100.

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Wendy Williams Says She Has No Money In Gripping Trailer For “Where Is Wendy Williams”

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Where Is Wendy Williams, a tell-all documentary from the radio and TV legend, will air on Lifetime later this month. The first trailer for the two-part show is the first sighting of Williams in over a year after she retired from public view due to ill health. The trailer, linked below, is not exactly easy viewing. Williams drinks and cries as she recounts her long struggle over the past few years.

It’s unclear if this is the documentary that Williams was spotted film in early 2023. The last time Williams was seen in public was at her childhood home in New Jersey as part of a new reality show that was expected to air last fall. However, fall came and went without a release, leaving fans confused and concerned for Williams. Will you be watching Where Is Wendy Williams when it drops on February 24 & 25? Let us know in the comments.

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Wendy Williams Relocates To Florida

Furthermore, the news of the documentary comes around a week after news broke concerning Williams’ current location. Radio host and Williams’ long-time friend Miss Jones claimed that Williams had quietly relocated to Florida with her family “several months ago”. Jones revealed that she had attempted a wellness check on Williams, only to be told by employees at Williams’ former building that she was “several months too late”. The moved reportedly coincided with revelations about Williams’ health, as well as the fact that her family were concerned that her team was “taking advantage” of her. Williams’ son claimed that her team were making decisions on the media veteran’s behalf and had even frozen Williams out of her bank accounts.

Responding to the news, many fans offered their well-wishes to Williams. “I’m not wishing anything on anyone. I’m a believer in God, and I believe God can heal Wendy, and restore her. I pray the will of God for her, and I pray for those who surround her as well,” one person said. “Anyone who grew up in NYC listening to Wendy knows that this is truly sad. Kevin destroyed her. I don’t ever see her coming back to broadcasting. So so sad,” added another.

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Pharrell Williams Announces Film About His Life Made With Legos

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Pharrell Williams is about as versatile of a creative force as anybody. It’s rare that any celebrity has the reach and scope of ambition that he does and it extends to numerous different mediums. He’s obviously made is musically in a variety of lanes. After getting his start as a producer in The Neptunes he’s also released music of his own both as a solo artist and with his band N.E.R.D. But his reach also extends into the world of fashion. Following the tragic death of Virgil Abloh, Pharrell was named head of menswear at Louis Vuitton. His reach has also extended into film. He’s made a number of songs that appear on film soundtracks and even composed a few entire scores for movies. That’s in addition to cameo appearances and voice roles he’s made.

But now he’s reaching into the world of film in a brand new way. Earlier today Pharrell announced a new movie telling the story of his life using Lego. The film is called Piece By Piece and promises “an unparalleled motion picture experience that captures the magic and brilliance of Pharrell Williams’ creative genius, one Lego brick at a time.” The film will be directed by Morgan Neville whose handled critically acclaimed documentaries like 20 Feet From Stardom and Won’t You Be My Neighbor?. It’s is due out in October of this year. Check out the poster for the movie below.

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Pharrell’s Lego Life Story

Pharrel has had a pretty busy 2024 so far. This past week he put on yet another Louis Vuitton runway show for Paris Fashion Week. During the show, he played an unreleased song featuring Miley Cyrus and Pusha T even flexed his runway game by walking in the show as a model. He’s been bringing musical elements to nearly all of his events since taking over the position.

Pharrell has also stayed busy musically. He teamed up with folk band Mumford And Sons for the song “Good People” earlier this month. What do you think of Pharrell releasing a movie telling the story of his life with Legos? Do you think you’ll watch the film when it drops? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Run-D.M.C. Documentary “Kings From Queens” Gets First Trailer

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The first trailer for Kings From Queens, a documentary about Run-D.M.C., has been Threleased online. The trailer for the Peacock series features a wealth of hip-hop royalty discussing the impact of the pioneering rap group. “They’re the reason that hip-hop is as big as it is right now,” Ice Cube asserts. “They changed the sound of music, the audience for rap music,” Mike D of the Beastie Boys adds.

The series is not just another documentary about an influence group, however. The series is being executive produced by Rev Run and DMC themselves. “This documentary series will reach, teach and educate people on the Run-D.M.C. dynamic. I know people will see themselves in our journey and I am hopefully that the next 50 years of hip-hop will be a movement of positive improvement and creativity, in the same way we changed music and the world,” DMC said in a statement. The series will drop later this year.

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Steph Curry Producing Mac Dre Documentary

However, Kings from Queens is far from the only hip-hop documentary in the works. Last year, Steph Curry‘s production company, Unanimous Media, has begun work on a documentary about Bay Area music icon Mac Dre. “Mac Dre is a cultural icon who made a tremendous impact on the Bay Area and beyond through his music and pioneering creativity. We’re honored to work with Mac Dre’s incredible mother, Wanda, to tell her son’s life story with respect and dignity for fans, the Bay Area community, and music lovers alike,” Curry and Unanimous co-founder told Billboard.

Meanwhile, the aforementioned Wanda also spoke with Billboard. “I look forward to sharing how from Andre’s dreams of rapping emerged a blueprint that not only inspired a generation but also became a guide to conquering obstacles and fulfilling their entrepreneurial dreams,” she told the outlet. Mac Dre was a pioneer of the Hyphy movement of the early 2000s. However, he was shot and killed in a drive-by attack on Route 71 in 2004.

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Lil Nas X Shares Another Trailer For His Upcoming Documentary

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Last year, Lil Nas X announced a new documentary following him on his first-ever world tour. The project is called Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero and some fans have already gotten the chance to see it. The film premiered last year at the Toronto International Film Festival with the rapper himself looking extra stylish in attendance for the premiere. But earlier this month it got an official release date that’s had fans looking forward to when they can see it. That date is January 27 when it will air on HBO and simultaneously be streaming on Max.

Ahead of the release date, yet another trailer for the forthcoming project has been released. The trailer touches on a number of different subjects in rapid-fire fashion. It details his come-up into the mainstream as a pop star, when he revealed his sexuality to fans online, and how he approached some of the biggest shows of his entire career so far. Though the trailer is just a short two minutes it seems to touch on nearly everything that will be appearing in the documentary. Check out the new trailer and various fan reactions to it below.

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Lil Nas X Documentary Gets Another Trailer

Of course for big fans of Lil Nas X, the documentary is the last thing they’ve been thinking about in recent weeks. He recently dropped the lead single to his new album “J CHRIST” amid a swam of controversy. Fans took issue with his use of biblical imagery in both the song itself and the accompanying music video. It’s something he’s dealt with before in the wake of the music video for his song “MONTERO.”

The backlash started last year when Lil Nas first began teasing his new music. As soon as he declared his new “Christian era” underway, haters began to emerge. What do you think of the newly shared trailer for Lil Nas X’s upcoming documentary? Do you plan on watching the doc when it comes out later this month? Let us know in the comment section below.

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