Finally, we get to see mogul Rihanna and rapper A$AP Rocky’s baby boy. After much anticipation and seeing the new parents out and a bout the world wondered—when would we get to see the golden child? While we still don’t know the baby’s name we are happy just to see this little muffin.
Jason Lee’s Hollywood Unlocked posted photos of the adorbable baby boy and even shared a sweet video of the precious baby.
From Hollywood Unlocked: #HUExclusive: Months after welcoming her first child with A$AP Rocky, Rihanna is finally sharing pictures of their adorable son!
#HUBabyFever: The cutest! #Rihanna shares a cute clip of her and #ASAPRocky’s baby boy #Socialites, who does he favor more? Mom or Dad?
Janet Jackson is going back on tour for the first time in four years. The infamous legend who’s lead the way for your favorites is back to hit the stage. This time she’s bringing Atlanta’s own Chris “Ludacris” Bridges.
Janet just announced her 2023 Together Again North American Tour on social media and fans are wondering what she has up her sleeves.
“I’m going back on tour and yes we will be together again very, very soon,” Jackson said in an Instagram video on Monday. “I miss you guys so much and I can’t wait to see you. Our opening show is April 14 in Hollywood, Florida. I’m so excited.”
Janet has broken barriers for over 30 years with grace and we know this show is gonna be fire!
Today, Sleep Soul, a fresh R&B-inspired take on the traditional baby sleep music genre presented by Jhené Aiko, unveils its newest project entitled “Sleep Soul Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music Vol.2 Presented by Jhené Aiko.” Listen to Sleep Soul Volume II – HERE.
The 20-song collection perfects Sleep Soul’s signature fusion of translucent and soothing R&B melodies with white, pink, and brown noise soundscapes perfectly crafted to lull you and your baby into sleep for the night. Each track was also executive produced by multiplatinum R&B trailblazer Jhené Aiko, a proud mom herself. In regards to Sleep Soul, Aikonoted, “I’m super excited to partner with Sleep Soul to share this R&B lullaby album. As a mom of a newborn, I can really appreciate anything that helps me and my baby boy get to sleep. These R&B lullaby tracks help soothe and relax Mom, Dad and baby. Being a part of a project like this is important to me because I believe sleep is essential for the well being of both parent and child.”
In March 2022, Sleep Soulreleased Sleep Soul Volume 1, but since the release of Volume 1, Sleep Soul has partnered with the #1 app for sleep and meditation, Calm. The app featured the album prominently, as well as on Calm’s Instagram with over 2.9 million followers. The app will also feature “Sleep Soul Relaxing R&B Baby Sleep Music Vol.2 Presented by Jhené Aiko” where it will go live on December 15 on its homepage and new music releases section as well as in their newsletter to 1M+ subscribers.
The Sleep Soul team is currently working to seed out branded Sleep Soul packages for the holidays. Stay tuned for more to come from Sleep Soul.
Dream Doll is ending the year with a brand-new style! The “Life In Plastic 3” rapper went to her Instagram stories on Sunday to show off her newest hairstyle, and to share her unhealthy hair journey with her fans in hopes that they can learn from her mistakes. To give her a refresh, her long-time stylist Arrogant Tae chopped off a few inches so that she could begin the process of growing out her strands in a healthy way.
She shared her hair journey through a series of posts, pictures, and videos that showed her hair process, color changes, and style choices that lead to breakage and damage. Also asking her followers for suggestions on protective styles that help to put your hair on rest to give it a chance to grow.
Fast forward two days later Dreamdoll shows a video of her wearing and running her hands through a hand full of braids done by Glam718 Salon and Spa in New York City, in New York City.
. If you find your hair is falling out here are a few tips from the experts to bring those strands back to good health.
Cut off all damage like Dreamdoll did if you are not comfortable wearing short hair then you can always wear braids or wigs to cover it up until you get the desired length you need.
Always use a leave-in conditioner to help strengthen your strands in between your next wash. Try blending a leave-in spray like the Mielle Organics Leave-In Conditioner White Peony with your hair gel and/ or styling creams to give weak strands the extra boost it needs. And if you are wearing weaves, closures, or braids spraying your hair twice a week will help to keep strands strong.
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If you are coloring your hair blonde be sure to always keep it hydrated regularly as blonde is very drying on your natural strands. Hydrating styling products, deep conditioners, and steaming your hair and masks will help.
Azealia Banks is back in the news making claims about Nicki Minaj’s finances. Banks says that Minaj is attempting to mess up one of her business deals, and that she is “broke” and allegedly pays blogs to make other rappers’ lives difficult.
On Friday, Azalea posted several Instagram Stories where she alleged that the 39-year-old rapper had paid the two bartenders that had sued Cardi B and she also accused her of paying Tasha K to go after Cardi while claiming that she was broke and owed many people.
“Imagine how pissed off @nickiminaj is to have paid 100k+ for them girls lawyers, put them in a video with weirdo tekashi for them to only get $5,000 a pop. Nicki wanted cardi to get hit with a felony and have her passport relinquished so she could no longer travel outside of the country. Imagine the salt on her rim when she pays Tasha k to lie and cardi wins a 4m reward in court. Imagine owing Rushka Bergman money for styling you. Imagine getting told no by @monotofficial then going out to purchase it,” Azalea said.
Azealia Banks also alleged that Nicki Minaj put her hairdresser, presumably Arrogant Tae, on retainer but then asked him to work for free.
“Imagine being so jealous that you put your hairdresser on retainer, telling him he can no longer work with longtime friends, only to turn around and ask him to work for free because ur money is f**ked up an all the barbs and blogs you pay to try and make female rappers lives difficult,” she said.
“Nicki Minaj is Broke like, Broke Broke. Scamming production companies for private jets and rented houses kind of broke,” Banks alleged.
Banks also claimed that Minaj was turned down for other business ventures which allegedly refused to work for her.
“Gossip blogs and this extremely unentertaining Chickenhead media personality doesn’t work. It’s horrible acting sis. Stop yelling into your phone like you have no sense…Queen radio dropped from Apple, you got rejected by Netflix and HBO Max…then tried to give @bronstudios an ultimatum about working with me when chances are they’re probably not even going to release your documentary after how nasty you were to them and how disgusting they all think you are,” Banks wrote.
Azealia Banks also continued with her telling the rapper to go to rehab and claimed that she insinuated that the rapper was addicted to opioids. “you can’t travel to certain countries with those substances. And we don’t wanna see you have a seizure trying to quit opioids without medical assistance.”
Paige Hurd welcomed in three decades of life with a Cinderella-esque birthday bash in Los Angles last weekend. Hurd was joined by a number of family, friends, colleagues and collaborators for her Enchanted-themed soirée including, Christian “King” Combs, Quincy Brown, Michael Jai and Gillian White, her God-mother, Tashera Simmons and more.
“I had family flying in from all over and same with my friends,.” Hurd said. “We danced, we sang, we drank a lil and it was exactly what I wanted. I am blessed. I’m excited for my dirty thirties!”
Planned and executed by The Meadia Agency, Cairos Custom Events and NMA PR, she was greeted with a video compilation of her life that included a heartfelt video message from friends and collaborators Lorenz Tate, Meagan Good and Ryan Destiny. Hurd was sure to honor her late Godfather, DMX with a tribute.
“It was really important for me to include him because I just wish he was here on such a milestone and because I haven’t even accepted the fact that he’s gone,” she told ESSENCE. “He’s my godfather and I’ll always love him and include him in things that are important to me for the rest of my life.”
The Power Book II actress also celebrated over 20 years within the film and television industry, where she made her debut in her childhood. Her big screen debut came in the 2003 film, Cradle To The Grave, which starred DMX.
As she enters into her next decade, she is ready to embrace it.
“People say as you get older life gets better and I think that’s what I am looking forward to in this next chapter. Growing and experiencing more of life. Never going back to my twenties. I heard the 30’s is where it’s ATTT! Adulting is no joke though lol.”
Former The Real co-host Loni Love shades her former bosses for never acknowledging her birthday.
The “Soul Plane” actress turned 51 on July 14, and her new co-host of “E! Daily Pop,” Justin Sylvester, and the day’s guest co-host, “Full House” actress Jodie Sweeten, surprised her with a trombone-and-trumpet “Happy Birthday” performance by The Potash Twins, as well as a sweet birthday message from former co-host Tamera Mowery.
“I was on a show for 8 seasons and never got a birthday surprise .. I am humbled for this. Thank you to my @ENews fam“
Loni Love fired back at a fan after the reality TV host claimed her former hosting job The Real never gave her a solo birthday surprise celebration.
Although Love showed appreciation for the sweet gesture from E!, fans couldn’t help but point out her shade directed at the Daytime Emmy-winning talk show.
One fan in particular uploaded a throwback clip from 2016 underneath Love’s tweet that showed Love being given a surprise birthday celebration with her July birthday twin Tamera. However Love stated the clip only validated her point.
She responded, “Like I said, eight seasons boo.. Never got one, that was a combo.. Oop.”
TheShadeRoom reposted Loni’s message onto their Instagram page, and fans didn’t understand the reasoning behind the dig.
“There was no need for the shade, seeming a little bitter.”
“Sooo why didn’t you say anything for 8 seasons?”
“So she also had an issue with the show but stood 10 toes down defending them when other people spoke out about the show?”
Do you think Loni Love has a point?
I was on a show for 8 seasons and never got a birthday surprise .. I am humbled for this. Thank you to my @enews fam … https://t.co/SjoUCvDrgi
McDonald’s Future 22 is an integrated, creative campaign, launched during Black History Month, that highlights 22 young, Black visionaries who are creating meaningful change in communities across the country.
During the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture,McDonald’s furthered its commitment to serving up bright futures by surprising 22 young, Black leaders with $10,000 each — totaling to $220,000 — to help them achieve their community-driven goals, with the help of award-winning actress, singer and entertainer and campaign spokesperson, Keke Palmer.
“It’s an honor to join McDonald’s to recognize and celebrate these awesome leaders, while also supporting their work and mission,” said Keke. “They are creating bright futures for themselves and the next generation – and, really, all of us – and the excitement on their faces during the McDonald’s surprise gave me joy.”
During the celebratory event held at Essence Fest last weekend in New Orleans, which McDonald’s sponsored for the 22nd year, Keke and Marissa Fisher, a second-generation McDonald’s Owner/Operator in New Orleans, participated in a fireside chat moderated by McDonald’s Senior Director of Cultural Engagement, Elizabeth Campbell, to inspire Future 22 leaders and provide tips on staying true to one’s mission, finding balance while changing the world and paving the way for others, among other topics.
“This year’s Essence Fest theme was Black Joy, and we couldn’t wait to celebrate all 22 leaders and bring them to New Orleans, in honor of their accomplishments,” said Campbell. “We certainly could’ve surprised them virtually but making them a part of our Essence Fest moment meant unlocking the additional community of supporters who are McDonald’s Owner/Operators and the Essence Fest family, to further celebrate them and demonstrate our belief in their work. It was more special than imagined, representing our commitment to feeding and fostering the communities we serve.”
All weekend long, the Future 22 leaders were invited to celebrate the Essence Festival of Culture 2022 theme of “Black Joy” through different McDonald’s activities, including a celebratory event in their honor, impactful experiences at its branded booth, loads of entertainment, and show-stopping performances. Future 22 campaign spokesperson Keke Palmer announced the funds during the celebratory event following a fireside chat with New Orleans-based Owner/Operator Marissa Fisher on staying true to one’s mission, creating your own opportunities and finding balance while changing the world. Moderated by McDonald’s Senior Director of Cultural Engagement, Elizabeth Campbell.
McDonald’s Future 22 and the Essence Fest partnership are two of the many company initiatives that celebrate Black excellence. For more than 65 years, McDonald’s and its Owner/Operators have awarded scholarships to HBCU students, and created impactful partnerships with community organizations like the National Urban League, NAACP, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, and more. And this year, McDonald’s is proud to congratulate the National Black McDonald’s Operators Association for 50 years of entrepreneurial and community excellence.
Watch the interviews above for more on Keke Palmer and McDonald’s Future 22 campaign.
Regina King made a stunning return to the red carpet on Sunday, attending the Filming Italy Festival in Santa Margherita di Pula, Italy. The glamorous appearance is King’s first public outing since her only son Ian Alexander Jr. died in January by suicide just days ahead of his 26th birthday.
The One Night in Miami director has remained private for most of this year, skipping the red carpet for the 2022 Met Gala, where she served as co-chair. “Our family is devastated at the deepest level by the loss of Ian,” King said in a statement at the time. “He is such a bright light who cared so deeply about the happiness of others. Our family asks for respectful consideration during this private time. Thank you.”
King, 51, graced the red carpet wearing a sleeveless white dress, completing the look with a pair of diamond hoop earrings, a Louis Vuitton purse, and braids tied up in a long ponytail highlighted with orange and blond accents. The Watchmen actress received love from her fans who wished her well on Twitter who were happy to see her return.
Really good seeing Regina King step out, the Wells Fargo commercials held me over lol. Hoping she continues keeping love around her at all times
GoGo Morrow dazzle listeners with an accountability check-in for her major label debut, “In the Way.” The song details Morrow’s experience with a questionable romantic relationship. She sings:
You love me when it’s convenient Can never tell when you mean it If you’re not always in it Maybe you should let someone else get it
The level of commitment that Morrow exhibits is not reciprocated. Therefore, the person she’s giving her time to could be spent on someone who would not only match her energy, but value her. Hence, the title and hook, “you ‘in the way.’”
The song is accompanied by visuals where GoGo Morrow interacts with her love interest. While some exchanges are pleasant, both Morrow and her love interest expression doubt for their relationship’s future.
“In the way” is GoGo Morrow’s major label debut. The track is produced by Harmony “H Money” Samuels. Morrow’s career began after being discovered on YouTube, which led to performance cameos at some of the biggest festivals and venues in her native city of Philadelphia, including Roots Picnic, Made In America and The Theatre of The Living Arts (TLA).
She has toured as both an opening act and back-up singer for Lady Gaga, Marsha Ambrosius, Wiz Khalifa and more. In addition, Morrow appeared on James Corden with Kanye West’s Sunday Service choir.
After catching the eye of multi-media mogul, Kenya Barris, he signed her to his joint venture with Interscope Records through his Khalabo music label. Barris has also partnered with B.O.E.
Now GoGo Morrow is taking her talents to develop a solo career with her debut track, “In The Way.”
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