Donald Glover, known as rapper Childish Gambino, told actress Laverne Cox during the Golden Globes red carpet that he’s been working on new music. But seemed tight-lipped about when it would release. Actor and musician Donald Glover, also known as Childish Gambino, shared he has been making new music. Childish Gambino’s Comeback Coming SoonThe creator […]
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The US Open is always a big deal for tennis fans as the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, but this year, it’s extra special, as it is superstar Serena Williams’ final tournament before she retires at the age of 40. On Monday, she played her first match of the tournament against Danka Kovinić with a surfeit of celebrity supporters such as Anthony Anderson, Mike Tyson, Queen Latifah, and Spike Lee in attendance. One who was not, though, is Beyoncé… but that didn’t stop some commentators on television and Twitter from believing she was.
As it turned out, the reason for the confusion was actress Laverne Cox, who multiple broadcasts confused for the Renaissance singer. To be fair, Cox was — who actually previously worked with Beyoncé — wearing a mask and has been known to wear similarly-colored tresses to Queen Bey. That didn’t stop those who could tell the difference from correcting those who couldn’t in the most hilarious ways.
#beyonce at @usopen pic.twitter.com/3UxbMUa2Iu
— Choni -Chonstradums
-Jamal
(@Choni_) August 30, 2022
THERES NO WAY BEYONCE IS AT THE US OPEN RN IM GONNA START CRYING!?! IM IN THE SAME VICINTY AS BEYONCE RIGHT NOW IM THROWING UP WHAT THE FUCK
— Victoria (@cozyvictoria) August 30, 2022
Is that @Beyonce at the @usopen with no one sitting next to her, and dressed like @sbyserena
pic.twitter.com/U8ddQxTG8Q
— FNOMNL Lifestyle (@FNOMNL_Life) August 30, 2022
my dad missed serena by one day – cause when you buy US open tickets you literally playing a gamble and BEYONCE IS THERE. HE IS SO PISSED.
— tequilamami (@mariej876) August 30, 2022
omg Beyoncé wearing a face mask at the us open…….we should all follow in her foot steps!!! the queen is wearing a mask in 2022…….i should too!!!! trend setter!!! come on every body let’s take after Beyoncé!!!! she’s so cool and trendy!!!
— maleyna (@thisgirldoescry) August 30, 2022
I’m weak at y’all thinking Laverne Cox was Beyoncè lmao I know Laverne is going to love that lmao
— THIQUE (@auntieashh) August 30, 2022
Laverne Cox being mistaken for Beyoncé is giving me life
— Autistic Tennis Fan (@AutisticTennis) August 30, 2022
Not people mistaking Laverne Cox for Beyoncé at the tennis match.
— Tanisha Thomas (@tanishajanae) August 30, 2022
Although Beyoncé wasn’t in attendance in person, she was in spirit, as the US Open broadcast of the match opened with a tribute video to Serena featuring Beyoncé’s song “I Was Here.” Beyoncé also recently narrated a Gatorade ad detailing Williams’ accomplishments on and off the court. The singer previously contributed the song “Be Alive” to the biopic about Williams’ father, King Richard, performing the song from the Compton tennis courts where Williams got her start to open the 2022 Oscars.
Cox, meanwhile, enjoyed the attention, posting a compilation of the mistaken identity tweets on Instagram with the caption “not me getting mistaken for @Beyonce at the #USOpen tonight then trending on Twitter as the internet cackles over the mistaken identity. These tweets are funny as hell. Enjoy!!!”
Serena Williams plays her second match tomorrow (August 31) at 7 pm ET / 4 pm PT against Anett Kontaveit.
A new Barbie doll is being made in the likeness of transgender actress Laverne Cox.
Mattel said Wednesday it worked directly with Cox to create a Barbie that fit in closely with her style.
The limited-edition Tribute Barbie comes with a red gown, heeled boots, a metallic bodysuit and silver earrings, and will be available Tuesday at Amazon, Walmart, Target and MattelCreations.com for $39.99..
In a statement, Cox said it’s been a dream of hers for years to work with Barbie to create her own doll so that fans can have the opportunity to add a Barbie modeled after a transgender person to their collection.
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“It’s been a dream for years to work with Barbie to create my own doll. I can’t wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection.”
Also included the Barbie Tribute Collection are bridal dress designer Vera Wang wearing a black one-piece outfit modeled after her Spring 2017 collection. Comedian and star of the 1950s television show I Love Lucy, Lucille Ball and Queen Elizabeth II.
In honor of Cox’s Barbie doll, Mattel will make a donation in her name to the nonprofit TransFamilySOS.
“We are proud to highlight the importance of inclusion and acceptance at every age and to recognize Laverne’s significant impact on culture with a Tribute Collection Barbie,” said Lisa McKnight, executive vice president and global head of Barbie and Dolls at Mattel, in a statement.
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Over the weekend while hosting the SAG Awards red carpet for E! Laverne Cox awkardly brought up Jada Pinkett-Smiths affair with August Alsina while speaking to Will and Jada.
Two years ago Jada Pinkett-Smith used the word entanglement to describe her relationship with R&B singer August Alsina despite being married to Will Smith. The world watched her show Red Table and witnessed a sullen Will watch as Jada exposed the dark side of their marriage.
During an interview at the SAG Awards, Laverne Cox awkwardly brings up the word entanglement while interviewing Will and Jada on the red carpet.
Laverne Cox recently went live on Instagram and told her followers that she understands that they’re upset, but that she’ll only apologize to Will and Jada if they personally request it, and it happens in private.
Check out the interview below.
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