In a recent announcement, Blac Chyna revealed that she has been cast as Nisi in the live stage adaptation of the 1997 film B.A.P.S., a role originally portrayed by Halle Berry. Blac Chyna, who now goes by her government name, Angela White, announced she was going to play Nisi in the live play of B.A.P.S., […]
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She may be a mom of two, but Halle Berry isn’t a celebrity parent who shows off her children. Berry is one of the most celebrated actresses in the industry who made history as the only Black woman to win Best Actress. The attention she has received caused Berry to become a reclusive character in Hollywood, shading her children from the pesterings that come with superstardom. However, this week, Berry gave a rare look at her daughter, Nahla, as the teen celebrated her 15th birthday.
As any proud mama would, Berry uploaded a series of family-friendly photos of her and her daughter. She shares the teen with her ex, Gabriel Aubry. “One of the greatest gifts the universe has given me is my daughter, Nahla. She is the sun that never fades and the moon that never wanes! Please join me in wishing her a happy 15th Birthday today! I love you sweet angel 
.”
Fame isn’t the only reason Berry keeps daughter Nahla and son Maceo Martinez away from the spotlight. She has had a contentious relationship with Aubry, and for over a decade, they have made headlines. The pair met on a Versace photoshoot when Aubry was working as a model. They dated for five years before announcing their split, unraveling into a bitter custody battle. Berry later met actor Olivier Martinez while working on a film, and she wanted to move her family to France with the French actor. Aubry was adamantly against it, and soon, he and Martinez were fighting at the actress’s home.
A restraining order was established, but a judge sided with Aubry in the custody dispute. Berry and Aubry later settled the matter, and the actress was ordered to pay him $16,000 per month, a retroactive payment of $115,000, and $300,000 in Auby’s attorney fees. Berry would go on to marry Martinez in 2013, but by 2015, their romance was over. She’s currently happy and in love with Grammy-winning musician Van Hunt. The pair recently strutted the Academy Awards red carpet together. Check out Halle Berry’s tribute to her daughter above.
The 1997 Halle Berry-starring movie B.A.P.S. has a bit of a complicated legacy, in that it was critically panned upon release but has since become a memorable cult classic. Apparently, there has been talk of a remake, and in a recent interview with Slashfilm, director Robert Townsend said that “everybody from Megan Thee Stallion to Cardi B” has asked for his blessing to remake the film.
Cardi has put a stop to that rumor, though. In a tweet shared earlier today (March 9), Cardi quote-tweeted a post dismissing the rumor and added, “I don’t even know where that rumor even came about….Maybe because we looked soo cute in the Wap video ? …kiss kiss.”
I don’t even know where that rumor even came about….Maybe because we looked soo cute in the Wap video ?
…kiss kiss
https://t.co/HaL4vG4bSp
— Cardi B (@iamcardib) March 9, 2023
In a 2021 interview, Berry reflected on the film’s main characters, Denise “Nisi” and Tamika “Mickey,” saying, “I knew it at the time that they would be beloved, you know? […] It was a real depiction of us in a really beautiful way and it takes one to be one, to know one, to understand it really, you know what I mean? […] I get so much more love for Boomerang and B.A.P.S. now than I ever did at the time.”
B.A.P.S. is truly iconic and ahead of its time in every way. @halleberry shares why the role of Nisi became so important to the culture.
Catch the full intv on the Strong Black Legends podcast with Halle & @brokeymcpoverty or on the ‘Still Watching’ Netflix YouTube channel. pic.twitter.com/cFUjWpjcTL
— Strong Black Lead (@strongblacklead) December 4, 2021
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In a recent interview, Dir. Robert Townsend revealed “W.A.P.” rappers Megan Thee Stallion and Cardi B want first dibs on starring in a possible B.A.P.S. remake. The 1997 classic was directed by Townsend and originally starred by Halle Berry and Natalie Desselle-Reid. During an interview with /Film, director and comedian Robert Townsend shared that Megan […]
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Halle Berry recently posted a funny video of a nasty fall she had at a recent charity event. While it clearly caused concern in the moment, the actress seemed to laugh it off. After all, one of the most graceful things you can do for the media is make fun of yourself when you do something ungracefully. Furthermore, the 56-year-old posted a video of her faceplant with “Rasputin” by Boney M hilariously playing in the background. In her post’s caption, she explained what the event itself was for and pointed people towards a good cause.
“Sometime you bust your ass!” she wrote via Instagram. “What happened was…. My dear friend @shillahekmatpiano invited me to speak at her charity event celebrating a wonderful organization called @lookingbeyondla that raises money for children with special needs. Then that happened!!! I face planted. If you can go to lookingbeyondla.com and donate. Children are worth it!” Furthermore, the video shows her walking up to speak amid applause, then falling as she tripped on a step. At the podium, she laughed at herself and joked, “If I see this on the Internet…” before posting it herself.
You guys made me feel so good when I got on Twitter … so I thought I’d have a little fun.
pic.twitter.com/FaGpOEyrnU
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) February 3, 2022
Meanwhile, she had more laughs on Instagram after pranking fans into thinking she and Van Hunt got engaged last year. Moreover, it seems like she loves to have fun with the app, and with people’s emotions. After trolling followers with a fake engagement post, she teased them with an explanation. “We were just having some New Year’s Day fun!” she stated. “People clearly don’t swipe as much as we thought they did. Thank you for the well wishes, tho, it really touched our hearts! Now it’s OFFICIAL, the internet is no longer undefeated. #nomoreswipes4me #Januaryfoolsday.”
Whether Berry is faceplanting on an event stage or playing with the Internet, she always seems to do it with a big smile. While they didn’t get engaged, they didn’t rule out tying the knot, either. Regardless, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest on Halle Berry and more funny celebrity moments.
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When the film Bruised comes out in theaters on November 17th and then on Netflix a week later, it’ll mark Halle Berry’s directorial debut on the big screen. She’ll also be playing the film’s starring role as the maligned mixed martial arts fighter, Jackie Justice, looking to make a return to the octagon as she looks to get her life back on track.
Along with Berry’s breakthrough as a director, the film’s soundtrack, out November 19th, will also be making history as the first all-female hip-hop soundtrack to a major film release. Co-executive produced by the Academy Award winning Berry and Cardi B (who will be hosting the AMAs this month), the soundtrack will feature songs by Cardi, Saweetie, City Girls, HER, Flo Milli, Latto, Young MA, Baby Tate, Rapsody, Erica Banks, Big Bottle Wyanna, Ambre, and DreamDoll. Of the 13-tracks on the album, six are original cuts written specifically for the movie and seven additional tracks that were inspired by the flick. The single “Scared” by City Girls, is out tomorrow night.
The Young MA track on the film’s trailer, so check that out below.
Bruised (Soundtrack From And Inspired By The Netflix Film) is out 11/19 via Warner Records.
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By now, Saweetie’s commitment to elaborate Halloween costumes should be near-legendary. Last year, she completely reproduced Destiny’s Child’s “Bootylicious” single cover with herself as each of the three members. The same year, her and Quavo’s matching costumes saw them become Beast and Mystique from the X-Men, building on their comic book character theme from the year before when they went out as Harley Quinn and the Joker.
This year, Saweetie keeps the superhero streak going, dressing up as Halle Berry’s version of Catwoman from the oft-ridiculed 2004 film. But, being Saweetie, she couldn’t just shoot and post photos of the costume. Instead, she went all-in with a complete sketch video featuring none other than Halle Berry herself. The video opens with Saweetie strutting her stuff on a rooftop reciting a line of dialogue from the movie when Halle Berry bursts out from the stairwell to wonder, “What’s going on here?” The two regard each other for a bit, with dramatic music building and an intense staredown ensuing when Halle takes a page from Saweetie’s book, declaring, “I know that’s right!”
had to put on for the best Catwoman to ever do it
@halleberry #saweetaween pic.twitter.com/OlGj5b2M80
— icy bae
(@Saweetie) October 29, 2021
Saweetie isn’t the only star getting into the spooky spirit. Megan Thee Stallion also impressed fans with her own cosplay shots on Instagram after dressing up as a sexy Pinhead from the Hellraiser horror franchise. You can catch Saweetie on Netflix this weekend, hosting Sex: Unzipped, a comedy special about, well, sex featuring… puppets? I guess if you’re not into all the horror of Halloween, there are worse ways to spend a Saturday night.
