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[WATCH] Fans Shocked As Loni Love Shades ‘The Real’

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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?

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McDonald’s USA & Keke Palmer Surprise Young Leaders with $220K

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 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.  

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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.”    

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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.

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Regina King Makes Her First Public Appearance Since Her Son’s Death

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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.

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 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.” 

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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. 

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GoGo Morrow Makes Debut with Intimate Single ‘In the Way’

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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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Shaunie O’Neal Weds In Anguilla

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Shaunie O’Neal, the ex-wife of Shaquille O’Neal married her fiancé Pastor Keion Henderson at a destination ceremony in Anguilla on Saturday.

The couple got engaged in November 2021 after dating for 2 years.

The wedding was attended by 200 guests, including Shaunie’s three sons, Myles, 25, Shareef, 22, and Shaqir, 19. The boys walked their mom down the aisle on a golf course at the Aurora resort. Shaunie’s two daughters, Amirah, 20, and Me’arah, 16, also attended.

Gospel singer Yolanda Adams performed during the reception.

Shaunie Henderson, 47, exclusively told PEOPLE she leaned heavily on her sons for emotional support.

“I just lost my dad in February. So, I really struggled with how I was going to get down the aisle. Losing my dad in the midst of planning this wedding was a lot, so my sons handed me off.”

Congratulations to the beautiful couple!

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Omeretta The Great Opens Up About The Pressures of Fame-“People don’t treat me like a human no more.”

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Last week the ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ Rapper went to her Instagram account and had a real conversation with fans about how she was feeling about fame, touring and being overworked.  Revealing with a non stop demanding schedule and the pressure from her team and family, Omeretta is feeling overwhelmed and shared her very real thoughts with her fans. “I just feel like I should be and can be open with y’all.. I been feeling so drained and I been telling people this but nobody listening cuz nobody care. I been so numb to everything you would think I would be so excited with all my dreams coming true but I can’t feel nothing. People don’t treat me like a human no more they think I’m a money machine or a robot. Nobody asking me how I’m feeling or how I’m doing mentally Everybody call my phone and need something. I would cry but crying never solved my problems. This shit hurt💔 people telling me “this what come with it” “more money more problems” they ain’t lying. I’m grateful for my situation so so grateful🙏🏾 but I’m also tired and I’m hurting and I’m so drained to the point I don’t even wanna get out my bed I been arguing with people for weeks straight this shit got me physically sick. From family feeling like I owe them my life to this snake ass business & people doing shit under my nose thinking I don’t know about it smh. I just wanted to let y’all know what’s up with me. Everytime I go missing from social media it’s because I’m drained and this shit don’t make it no better. Of course I got music on the way please don’t ask me I just need a min…”  Her friends and fans responded with their full support, from thanking her for her transparency to recommending she see a therapist.  This industry can be tough to navigate and stressful mentally and physically.  We pray that Omeretta will feel better soon.  Check out her Instagram post HERE.  

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[WATCH] Keyshia Cole Responds To Antonio Brown’s Public Humiliation

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Last night Keyshia Cole went live on Instagram to talk to her fans about her ill fated relationship with NFL free agent Antonio Brown. The Grammy-nominated artist took to Instagram to discuss her relationship with the free-agent wide receiver, days after he shared a video on Instagram speculated to be of Cole showing off a lower back tattoo of his initials.

After recently sharing her new ‘AB’ tattoo on her lower back. Cole took issue with the caption of Brown’s video, which read: “You Ain’t Pimpin Until You Hit An RnB Diva. #FreeAgent #KeepPimpin.”

“It was a little harsh,” Cole said in an Instagram Live with celebrity stylist EJ King. “Maybe he doesn’t know that it was a little harsh for him to say that. Even me speaking to him, he was like, ‘Do you want me to change the caption?’ And I was like no, I don’t want you to change the caption.”

King called the caption “a little insensitive,” adding that if Cole told Brown the latter, “You’ll start to resent him if he’s not in a place of receiving what you’re trying [to say].”

Now AB is telling Keyshia to keep his name out of her mouth…

In a live stream from Dubai Antonio says, “We don’t want you Keyshia” and calls himself a player. He also calls Keyshia a clout chaser and said she hit him up to do something, they did it and that was it and now he wants her to leave him alone.
Watch the mess unfold below. 

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Sha’Carri Richardson Reveals She’s Healing From An ‘Abusive Relationship’ With Female Athlete

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American sprinter, Sha’Carri Richardson, says she’s attempting to heal from emotional trauma, including alleged homophobia, which she says she suffered during a relationship with a Jamaican athlete.

The 22-year-old Olympic sprinter says she’s healing emotionally from trauma and homophobia she experienced in her relationship with an unnamed female athlete.

Sha’Carri wrote about her emotional trauma in a social media post.

“I was in a relationship with a Jamaican athlete that never cared about me from jump,” she wrote.

“I was abused and stole from yet protected her from the judgment of her country & family while they dragged me. I had to deal with homophobic  and so much more that I’m still healing from.”

Following her victory in the U.S. Olympic trials last year, Sha’Carri credited her then-girlfriend with helping pick her hair color.

“She said it just spoke to her, the fact that it was just so loud and vibrant,” Richardson told USA Today.

“She felt like [orange] was loud and encouraging and, honestly, dangerous… That’s who I am. She just wanted me to be able to make a statement — let’s continue to show the world I’m a force to be reckoned with.”

Richardson also posted a rainbow emoji on her Twitter feed, which prompted a plethora of rainbow tweets in her Twitter timeline.

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Kaash Paige Is Intentional About Her Relationship Status in New Song ‘Girlfriend’

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Kaash Paige returns with visuals for her latest single, “Girlfriend.” In the song, the 21-year-old is intentional about letting her potential romances know that she is not ready for a relationship. She sings:

So you wanna be my girlfriend?
Don’t fall in love with a b**ch like me

In the same breath, she has valid reasons to live and enjoy life on her own terms without the pressures of commitment. She sings:

I can hear them screaming out, Tequila, Tequila
Bad b**ches they smoking all the reefer
Where the keys at talking no Alicia
Where the freaks at dancing by the speakers

Kaash Paige also references her past experiences as well. She’s only used to “goodbyes,” which implies the inconsistencies of her previous relationships.

The video is a perfect parallel of the record’s lyrics. In several scenes, she is posted with different women. On the other hand, when she references “tequila” and “bad b**ches by the speakers,” she is enjoying the party.

“Girlfriend” is Paige’s first single release since her 2021 track, “Bad Girl.”

Check out the latest song and visuals from Def Jam’s Kaash Paige.

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Rapper Benzino Threatens To Leave Coi Leray’s Life After Defending Eminem

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Rapper Benzino clashed with his daughter, rapper CoiLeray, on Twitter after she defended rapper Eminem’s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

“I’m about love, equality, respect and forgiveness. I have nothing against Eminem, 25 years of my life all I know is he a very talented artist and actor ! (8 Mile was great) Let’s build bridges and get over them before you burn the bridge and burn with it.”

Benzino quickly responded…

“As far as the lil who keeps talking about love and forgiveness. Well there’s this word called “loyalty” and a commandment that says “Honor thy Mother and Father” As far as burning bridges, there no bridge bigger than the one you burnt with your own blood.”

“One day you will realize that the people in these blogs comment section do not really care about you like I do & your label execs will have you sell your soul to make millions. I LOVE & ADORE my only daughter but I will just have to do it from a distance.”

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