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Justina Valentine: The Multifaceted Entertainer Taking the Industry by Storm

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In the dynamic world of entertainment, few personalities shine as brightly and authentic as Justina Valentine. Known for her quick wit, infectious personality, and vibrant red locks, Justina has made an indelible mark in various facets of the industry, from freestyling to starring in her own feature film.

Freestyling Sensation: A Hot 97 Takeover

Justina recently set the mic on fire with an epic freestyle on Funk Master Flex’s Hot 97 show, showcasing her unparalleled talent for off-the-cuff rhymes. As the longest-running female cast member on MTV’s Wild ‘N Out, she has proven time and again that her freestyling abilities are unmatched.

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A Multifaceted Career: From TV Star to Filmmaker

Justina’s journey in the entertainment industry began as a fan favorite on Nick Cannon’s Wild ‘N Out and later expanded to VH1’s FUHGEDDABOUT CHRiSTMAS. Not content with just acting, she took on the roles of writer, executive producer, director, and lead actor in the feature film, which premiered on VH1 in December 2022 after being acquired by MTV Entertainment. Beyond the screen, Justina has cultivated a massive following on social media, earning her the coveted title of Maxim Magazine cover star for July/August 2023. With millions of followers, she continues to captivate audiences with her vibrant personality and engaging content.

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Not limited to entertainment, Justina is also recognized for her advocacy work. Her passion for animal welfare earned her a nomination for a PETA Hero Award, reflecting her commitment to making a positive impact beyond the spotlight. Justina’s career is studded with achievements and groundbreaking moments. She made hip-hop legend Sway in the Morning, becoming the first female to freestyle off the top on Sway’s famous “5 Fingers of Death.” Her original music has graced the airwaves on major networks, and her latest release, the FUHGEDDABOUT CHRiSTMAS soundtrack, has garnered millions of streams.

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Host, Cast Member, and Show Creator: A Versatile Star

From hosting popular MTV shows like TRL, Singled Out, and The Challenge Reunion to starring in her own shows, including Justina Makes Over Your Man and Lip Locked, Justina showcases her versatility as an entertainer. Her impact extends to MTV’S Wild ‘N Out, where she recently wrapped up her impressive 13th season as the show’s longest-running female cast member.

In addition to her television success, Justina has found triumph in the music industry. Her albums Infrared and Favorite Vibe both debuted in the top 5 on iTunes charts, solidifying her status as a musical force to be reckoned with.

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Justina Valentine continues to break down barriers and defy expectations. With a strong pulse on multiple areas of the industry, she stands as a powerful female presence, inspiring fans worldwide with her talent, resilience, and infectious energy. As she navigates the realms of music, film, and television, Justina’s journey is a testament to her unwavering dedication to her craft.

Watch her Funk Flex Freestyle below!

Check out Justina’s new single below featuring Jadakiss.

Follow Justina on social media:

www.instagram.com/JustinaValentine

www.youtube.com/justinavalentine

www.twitter.com/JustinaMusic

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Reality TV Star Phaedra Parks Celebrates Her 50th Birthday During BravoCon

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A private exclusive dinner presented by Olmeca Altos Tequila for Phaedra Parks of Bravo’s “Real Housewives Of Atlanta”, “Married to Medicine”, “The Ultimate Girls Trip” and “Traitors” celebrated her momentous 50th birthday during Bravocon with some of her closest friends and cast members.

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The festive occasion was held at the Bellagio’s “Yellowtail” Restaurant by celebrity Chef Akira Back in Las Vegas, NV. Phaedra’s favorite Bravoceleb friends celebrated along side her for another year around the sun including; Teresa Guidice, Sheree Whitfield, Vicki Gunvalson, Akira Back, Mercedes Javid, Jennifer Aydin, Taylor Armstrong, Melissa Pfeister, and Toya Bush Harris.

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Phaedra and guests enjoyed a specially curated select menu by Michelin Award Chef Akira Back including Phaedra’s favorite dish, the Ahi Tuna Pizza. She has been raving about this dish since dining at Chef Akira Back’s restaurants worldwide. Custom cocktails were served with a unique menu presented by Olmeca Altos Tequila including: The Phaedra Paloma Spritz, Watermelon Altos Spritz, and The Atlanta Peach Tea Spritz mixed with Olmeca Altos Plata Tequila and Nixie Sparking Water.

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The table was beautifully decorated as well as the custom gift bags by Celebrity go-to Event Designer Amanda Orso also known as The High- Low Hostess. Phaedra made sure to gift her friends with products that help stay forever young, including Botox and facials and much more thanks to Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center and  Beverly Hills MD skin tightening Dermal Repair Complex from Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery.

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The exquisite pink Poolside “Sunbaker” Tote bags were filled with luxury items including but not limited to: Beverly Hills  Rejuvenation Center’s gift cards to complimentary facials and Botox, Beverly Hills MD Dermal Repair Complex that aid in anti- aging, Le Grand Courtage French Sparkling wine Très- Chic Rosé, Silver Silk Eye Mask, Bubbly Bears Candy Cubes, Ace of Spades Blingy Clutch and a Hangover Kit.

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Photo credit: Brian Prahl/ Shutterstock 

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Studies Reveal The Most Fashionable City Of 2023

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Experts at Lilac St. analyzed various cities to identify the most fashionable city of 2023 evaluating key metrics, such as the number of annual fashion shows, fashion brands, schools and city-specific fashion hashtags on Instagram. A score was assigned to each city for every factor and summed up to determine the final ranking. The city with the highest total score was ranked as the most fashionable city of 2023.

A new study has revealed New York as the most fashionable city of 2023.

New York is ranked as the most fashionable city of 2023, with the highest number of fashion shows and fashion brands. Dubai leads in the amount of fashion-focused Instagram hashtags, with a total of 6 million. Milan takes the lead in fashion education with 22 fashion schools. 

New York holds more than 680 fashion events every year, including New York fashion week, which is also one of the most attended fashion events in the world.

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London takes the 2nd spot in the ranking as the most fashionable city of  2023. It secures its top position with 500 annual fashion shows and 4.3 million fashion related hashtags such as #LondonFashionWeek and #Londonfashion.

Paris holds the 3rd place due to the amount of fashion brands worldwide, including “Chanel”, “Louis Vuitton” and many more. Moreover, the hashtag #ParisFashionWeek was used over 3 million times, which is 75% of overall hashtags for fashion in Paris.

Milan, ranking at the 4th spot, stands out with the highest number of fashion institutions and schools including 22 fashion schools that significantly contribute to its ranking. Milan also secures its position with hashtags like #Milanfashion and #MilanFashionWeek on Instagram.

Dubai ranks 5th, having the highest number of fashion-related Instagram hashtags. Hashtag #Dubaifashion single handedly was used more than 5 million times when the overall hashtag count is 6 million.

Sydney places as the 6th most fashionable city of 2023. It owes its position to a range of fashion institutions, including the University of Sydney, which takes a spot  in the World University Rankings 2023.

Seoul stands at the 7th position of the most fashionable cities of the year. The number of fashion schools along with fashion brands significantly contributed to its ranking. Even though Seouls fashion hashtags are way lower than the previous cities’, it is still impressive with 800k hashtag engagements on Instagram.

Rome claims the 8th spot due to the number of fashion schools including one of the most famous Roman universities – Higher Institute for Artistic Industries, where famous designer Stefano Gabbana studied.

Los Angeles is the 9th most fashionable city and claims the rank with the 3rd highest number of fashion shows annually, from which the most attended one is Los Angeles Fashion week.

Tokyo rounds out the top ten with the number of fashion schools and brands. There are also 760k mentions on Instagram for the hashtags #Tokyofashion and #TokyoFashionWeek contributing to its ranking.

Check out the table below.

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Jada Pinkett Smith’s ‘Worthy’ Debuts At #3 On The New York Times Best Seller List

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Jada Pinkett Smith has had the internet in a frenzy but that hasn’t stopped her sales. Her new memoir Worthy debuted at #3 on the NY Times Best Seller list.
Jada’s achievement contradicts earlier reports by DailyMail.com that her book was “a flop”. The NY Times lists the most popular books sold in the United States based on sales in the past week.

The courageous mom-of-two celebrated her book’s success in a video posted on her Instagram page.

She captioned the post:

“Thank you to the [Red Table Talk] family, the Worthy Warriors and to all who wanted to know my story beyond headlines … we made it to #3 on the NYT best sellers list. Congrats to the other 3 women who are holding the other top 4 spots on the list as well.”

In the video, she said:

“I was sitting here thinking that there was a time where women actually had to take on the names of men in order to be published, and here we have four women at the top of the bestsellers list.”

Let’s go queen!

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WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion Hints to ‘Shed Past’ in Act 1 Promo

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Megan Thee Stallion hit Instagram and continued to tease her forthcoming releases. She says in the promo video, “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past, over and over again.”

Megan Thee Stallion is ready to unleash her new music. Following appearing on “Bongos” with Cardi B, Hot Girl Meg is letting rap fans know that “Act One” is on the way.

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WATCH: Megan Thee Stallion Hints to ‘Shed Past’ in Act 1 Promo

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Megan Thee Stallion Says Watch 'Spooky Season' for New Music

Megan Thee Stallion hit Instagram and continued to tease her forthcoming releases. She says in the promo video, “Just as a snake sheds its skin, we must shed our past, over and over again.”

Megan Thee Stallion is ready to unleash her new music. Following appearing on “Bongos” with Cardi B, Hot Girl Meg is letting rap fans know that “Act One” is on the way.

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Insider Shuts Down Report of Rihanna Striking Touring Deal with Live Nation

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Insider Shuts Down Report of Rihanna Striking Touring Deal with Live Nation

A source close to Rihanna is shutting down online rumors that she singer has come to a new agreement with Live Nation. The original report came from the Daily Mirror, noting Rihanna was going to tour in 2024 and 2025 in a nearly $40 million deal with Live Nation.

According to Billboard, the insider stated, “no tour has been confirmed for Rihanna” and there are no touring plans on the books for the singer in 2024. In addition, there are no venue holds for a potential Rihanna tour.

Another rumor running rampant with Rihanna is a potential engagement to A$AP Rocky.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky hit the streets to celebrate the fashion killa’s birthday. What caught the eyes of many was a flashy ring on her hand, which has brought up questions of a possible engagement.

Rihanna popped out in a denim look with a tied white button-up, but on her ring finger was a ring, which Billboard describes as a “humongous” and “jewel-encruasted.”

Rihanna nor A$AP have addressed the ring, leaving speculation to run rampant as they have not issued a statement.

A$AP Rocky celebrated his birthday on Tuesday (Oct. 3) and went with his bae and the mother of his children, Rihanna, on a trip to Carbone. Leaving the kids at home, Rihanna stunned in all black and flexing in some heeled leggings. Rocky left in a blazer with a shirt and tie nestled under a grey sweater.

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Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment Reach Settlement Agreement

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Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment have decided to “amicably” separate. The agreement comes with a settlement.

The two entities released a statement to Rolling Stone:

“Megan Thee Stallion and 1501 Certified Entertainment are pleased to announce that they have mutually reached a confidential settlement to resolve their legal differences. As part of the arrangement, both parties have agreed to amicably part ways. Both Megan and 1501 are pleased to put this matter behind them and move forward with the next chapter of their respective businesses. All of us at 1501 wish Megan the very best in her life and career.”

There were no details of the settlement available. 1501 Certified Entertainment founder Carl Crawford added, “All of us at 1501 wish Megan the very best in her life and career.”

Megan Thee Stallion is ready to unleash her new music. Following appearing on “Bongos” with Cardi B, Hot Girl Meg is letting rap fans know that “Act One” is on the way.

After a surreal moment onstage with Beyonce and a hint at a collaboration with the Queen Bey, Megan Thee Stallion is back in the news. The Houston rapper has been in an ongoing legal battle over a deal she signed at the beginning of her career. Meg has been fighting to get out of her contact with Carl Crawford’s 1501 Certified Entertainment for three years with a vicious back and forth between her and the labelhead.

Megan is calling on her fans asking for their support for her new album after she reveals that she paid for it out of her own pocket.

Watch her video below.

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A-List Celebrities Earning The Most on OnlyFans

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Have you thought about making a couple of extra bucks online?

Well these celebrities have taken their talents to OnyFans and the numbers may shock you. Iggy Azalea is the top earning A-list celebrity on OnlyFans, with a total earnings of $48 million. The former Disney star Bella Thorne earned $1M in just 24 hours after joining OnlyFans. And Tyga, ranked sixth, deactivated his $20M worth of account to start his own platform, Myystar.

The experts at LELO did some digging to find out which big-name stars are making money on OnlyFans. Factors that have been looked into are 1) How much each celebrity has earned, 2) the monthly fees they charge, and 3) the frequency of online searches.

Iggy Azalea is leading the list of top A-list celebrity earners on OnlyFans, with a total earning of $48M. She charges a $25 monthly subscription fee for access to her content. In addition to her revenue, her account receives much attention, with 127K worldwide searches.

Cardi B is close behind in second, with $45M in total earnings. The hip-hop artist offers her content for a monthly subscription fee of $4.99. Cardi B OnlyFans account is still one of the most sought-after on the platform, with 28K worldwide searches.

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Blac Chyna takes the third spot with total earnings of $35M. She charged $19.99 monthly for her subscription, which included special X-rated content and “Foot-Freek Mondays.” Her account also boasted 28K worldwide searches; however, she recently deactivated it.

Bella Thorne is in fourth place, with a total earnings of $32M. The former Disney star offers a free subscription plan. She earned $1M within just 24 hours of joining OnlyFans. This is the most money any OnlyFans Creator has ever made in 24 hours.

Amber Rose is rounding out the top five, with total earnings of $26M. The celebrity teased fans with booty-centric Instagram clips, promising they would “see EVERYTHING” for a $5 monthly subscription fee.

Tyga stands at the sixth position with a total earning of $20M and a monthly subscription fee of $20. The hip-hop artist set up his OnlyFans account after one of his private photos was leaked and went viral, but eventually deleted it to launch Myystar.

In the seventh spot is Pia Mia, who earned $18M. Offering a free subscription, the Los Angeles-based singer often posts her never-seen-before pictures, videos, and some private content on OnlyFans.

Chris Brown is ranked eighth with $15M in total earnings. The celebrity announced he would charge $20 monthly for subscription-only content but ultimately deleted his account.

Austin Mahone is ninth with $5M in earnings on OnlyFans, also offering a free subscription. The star has a VIP program that includes free conversations, future postings, custom content requests, and Zoom calls to people who tip him $100.

Completing the top 10 are DJ Khaled and Fat Joe. While they offer a free subscription, their earnings are close to 4M. The stars aim to create “a community that’s full of positivity,” willing to know their actual fans closely.

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Trailblazer Odessa “OJ” Jenkins Celebrates The Historic 2028 Olympics Flag Football Addition

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History has been made as Flag football is one of five sports added to 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, Ready to take on the challenge is South Central Los Angeles-born businesswoman Odessa “OJ” Jenkins – a trailblazer for women in football as founder of The Women’s Football Club. OJ is the winningest Head Coach in women’s tackle football history. She is a Hall of Famer, a 7x National Champion, a 2x USA Football Team captain, and a 3x Team USA Gold Medalist.

As the news of  Flag football, one of five sports added to the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, is trending, OJ is enthusiastic about what this does to accelerate equity and financial opportunities for women in football and hopeful about the new pipeline for women’s professional football (WNFC). Because of this, girls will start playing football earlier. OJ is confident that this will encourage conversations around women’s high school football, college, and even a transition into flag AND tackle football for women.

Jenkins has a history of creating opportunities for women, people of color, and the LGBTQ+ community. Odessa Jenkins, also CEO of Bonfire Women, and a champion of diversity and innovation, leading the charge in engaging, retaining, and empowering diverse talent, especially women on the rise. She is an inclusive leadership expert and a powerful force in sports and business.”The future of work is here, and we must equip women to rise in any corporate culture.”

Watch the video below.

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