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Martin Lawrence Says Chris Rock Didn’t Deserve To Be Slapped By Will Smith

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The world has been revisiting Will Smith and Chris Rock’s infamous Oscars slap thanks to the former’s new film. Smith is in the thick of heavily promoting his movie Emancipation, and during the press run, he addressed slapping Rock on the Academy Awards stage. Throughout the year, several of Smith’s peers have stepped forward with their takes on the incident, including Martin Lawrence, who had more to say.

Smith and Lawrence have been good friends for decades, even starring in their blockbuster Bad Boys franchise. Lawrence also knows Rock, and during a recent interview, he shared his thoughts on the situation. “Well, it hurt me to see that happen,” said Lawrence. “Because I know both of them. Both of them are my brothers.”

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He continued, “And when it happened, I text both of them after it happened, just to see how they were doing and everything. But, it was just an unfortunate situation.“

“You know, Will wasn’t in the right space that night and Chris Rock didn’t deserve that. So, it’s such an unfortunate situation,” he added. “It’s like seeing your brothers fightin’ and you don’t want to see your brothers fightin’. Chris Rock didn’t deserve that at all.”

TOPSHOT – US actor Will Smith (R) slaps US actor Chris Rock onstage during the 94th Oscars at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on March 27, 2022. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)
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Earlier this year, there were rumors that Bad Boys 4 could be on the horizon, but it was suggested that the Oscars moment curved production hopes. However, in a cover feature for Ebony, the Lawrence refuted claims that the film wouldn’t happen.

Meanwhile, Rock hasn’t sat down for an interview to share his side of the Oscars slap story. Instead, the comedian was said to have cracked jokes about the moment during his live shows. It is unclear if he will speak more on the event in the future.

JT Says Nobody Can Compare To Beyoncé: “Not A Soul”

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2022 was another busy year for the City Girls. Although they didn’t drop a full-length project, they still managed to stay relevant.

Dropping two successful singles, “Top Notch” with Fivio Foreign and “Good Love” with Usher, the rap duo made it clear that hey aren’t going anywhere.

Yung Miami and JT of the group City Girls attend Annual Mega Friday Night Live Ladies Lounge with City Girls.(Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

In August, they also made an appearance on DJ Khaled’s “BILLS PAID” alongside Latto. The song served as a single to the record producer’s thirteenth studio album, GOD DID.

One artist who had a monstrous year yet again was none other than Beyoncé. Dropping her dance-infused album, RENAISSANCE in July, the Houston native was effective in continuing her streak as one of the most dominant artists of the 2000s.

As a result, she appeared all over the Billboard charts once again. Shortly following its release, all 16 tracks from the album landed on the Hot 100. One half of the City Girls, JT, took to her Twitter account yesterday (December 13) to share her thoughts on the “Crazy In Love” singer’s greatness.

The tweet came in response to a post asking the Twitter-verse who, out of all the new singers, could pull off Beyoncé’s performance for her 2004 hit, “Check On It.” The 30-year-old was to-the-point with her response. “Not a soul, next,” she wrote.

Of course, the fellow performers are no strangers to one another. Just last year, the pair shared a bonding moment together at a Fourth of July party reportedly thrown by Michael Rubin.

While taking to Twitter the following day to detail a conversation between the two, JT couldn’t contain her excitement.

“I love Beyoncé if I didn’t feel like I made it no other day tonight I did! She told me I was beautiful & she’s proud & to keep going! God look At my life….I came from nothing at all,” she wrote.

The “Act Up” rapper was certainly appreciative of the kind words.

What do you think? Do any of the new pop singers compare to Beyoncé in your mind? Sound off in the comments below.

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Kelsey Harris Granted Immunity In Tory Lanez Trial

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Judge David Herriford has granted immunity to Kelsey Harris in the ongoing trial for Tory Lanez regarding the shooting of Megan Thee Stallion. Harris appeared in court to testify on Wednesday.

During her testimony, she initially asserted her 5th Amendment right until immunity was granted. This was done despite the District Attorney claiming they had no plans of prosecuting her.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 05: Tory Lanez performs on stage during Wireless Festival 2019 on July 05, 2019 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns)

Regardless, Judge Herriford admitted her concerns were “legitimate.”

On the stand, Harris described the trial as a “triggering situation,” adding that she doesn’t “care to be here today.”

“This is happening in the face of a million people, my name being thrown around, lies,” she said. “I didn’t ask to be in this.”

She later addressed public accusations about her being the one to shoot Megan. “I mean, it’s ridiculous. It’s ridiculous,” she said of the rumors.

“Kelsey spent a little less than 40 minutes on the stand, saying a lot of her memory of the party was ‘blurry’ because of alcohol consumption,” LA Times reporter James Queally reported of the testimony.

Kelsey Harris also reportedly described Megan as acting out & being drunk at a party before the shooting.

The trial between Lanez and Megan began on Monday. Lanez is facing three felony counts and could face 22 years in prison if convicted. The charges stem from a 2020 incident where he is accused of shooting Megan.

In the last two days, Lanez has denied being the one to pull the trigger at the time. Megan also testified in court on Tuesday, detailing the night in question from her perspective.

Check out the latest updates from the trial from Rolling Stone’s Nancy Dillon.

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Ashanti Reacts To Possibility Of Getting Back Together With Nelly

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Could Ashanti and Nelly be getting back together? Earlier this month, the former celebrity couple were sparking rumors of a potential reunion.

It all started when the pair appeared on stage together while at Power 98.3 and Power 96.1‘s “Under The Mistletoe” concert.

Nelly and Ashanti during Ashanti’s 25th Birthday Surprise Party. (Photo by Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

An intimate performance of their collaborative 2008 hit, “Body On Me” set social media ablaze. Some fans began expressing their hope for the duo to rekindle their love.

During a recent appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, she confirmed that she’s been seeing all the comments. Of course, the late night TV host went on to ask the “Foolish” singer about the possibility after a pair of fans brought the topic up while appearing virtually.

“I saw a lot of comments. I mean, my reaction was, ‘wow!’ It was a lot of comments and people wanting that. What I will say is we’re in a better place. We’re cool now. We had some conversations, so it’s cool” she insists.

After Cohen blatantly asks if the reunion will happen, Ashanti chokes on her words. However, it seems as though it at least won’t be happening now. The power couple spent over a decade together before eventually calling it quits in 2014.

In other recent news, Nelly has been receiving backlash for some old videos resurfacing online.

In a number of clips, the Country Grammar artist is seen singing inappropriately to evidently underage girls. Furthermore, he’s also seen grabbing the hair of two underage fans in two separate videos.

In one of the videos, the 48-year-old even attempts to hold the young girl’s hand. Obviously, this is met with uncertainty and visual discomfort. It’s still unclear as to why these videos just recently began to circulate on social media.

Do you think the former couple will ever put their differences aside and get back together? Comment your thoughts down below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest pop culture updates.

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss Receives Tributes From Ciara, Ellen DeGeneres

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Stars are mourning the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss today after news of his untimely death circulated. Boss was famously known as Ellen Degeneres’s DJ on her talk show, but he acquired a massive following on TikTok. He and his wife, Allison Holker Boss, regularly shared dance videos and funny skits on social media, making news of his death even more jarring for fans.

It has been reported that Boss took his own life, and more information has been shared about the circumstances. Boss was reportedly found in a motel or hotel bathroom by a maid after he failed to check out of his room.

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“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” Boss’s wife said in a statement. “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

There have been several tributes flooding social media, including one from Ciara. She shared a video of her dancing with Boss and included a prayerful caption.

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“I am so crushed to hear the news that you are no longer with us,” wrote the singer. “I’ve always known you as joy, laughter, good times, and a big smile! Heaven has gained an angel today! May you rest in paradise. Praying for your family during this difficult time ❤🙏🏽.”

Ellen Degeneres also expressed her devastation in an Instagram post.

“I’m heartbroken. tWitch was pure love and light. He was my family, and I loved him with all my heart. I will miss him. Please send your love and support to Allison and his beautiful children – Weslie, Maddox, and Zaia.”

We continue to send our sincerest condolences to Stephen Boss’s loved ones. Check out a few of his memorable social media posts below.

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Nick Fuentes Claims Kanye Was Going To Meet With Putin to Free Brittney Griner

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Nick Fuentes claims that Kanye West intended to meet with Vladimir Putin to discuss freeing Brittney Griner. He argues Joe Biden caught wind of the meeting and rushed through a deal to free the WNBA star himself instead.

“Earlier this month, Ye was invited to meet with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to secure the release of Brittney Griner. He signed that paper for public release to show his intention to broker the deal,” Fuentes wrote on social media. “There is a good chance the White House agreed to the prisoner swap in order to prevent this from happening!”

Conservative student and supporter of US President Donald Trump, Nick Fuentes, answers question during an interview with Agence France-Presse in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 9, 2016. US universities are often bastions of progressive Democrats, but Donald Trump’s election has spurred a growing number of conservative students to step out of the shadows and become increasingly vocal. / AFP PHOTO / William EDWARDS / TO GO WITH AFP STORY BY Catherine TRIOMPHE-“Conservatives flex Trump-era might on US campuses” (Photo credit should read WILLIAM EDWARDS/AFP via Getty Images)

The Biden administration was able to negotiate Griner’s release in a prisoner swap with arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner was in Russia since February after customs officials found hash oil in her luggage.

Later, Fuentes added that West and his team were also going to appear on Adin Ross’ Twitch page. However, the streamer turned them down. He blamed Ross’ lack of interest on Twitch and “Jewish groups.”

“Our team discussed a potential collaboration with Ye and Adin Ross last week,” Fuentes wrote. “But we did not schedule or confirm anything. There was no ‘cancellation.’”

Fuentes added that it would’ve been the “biggest stream of his career.”

Check out Fuentes’ comments on West meeting with Putin below.

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Yung Miami Informs The Game She’s Single Following Diddy Drama

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Amidst the recent drama, it appears as though Yung Miami is a single woman again. Within the past couple of days, Diddy and his now ex-girlfriend have been appearing in countless headlines following the 53-year-old rapper welcoming his seventh child with a new woman.

The Game subsequently took his shot in the comments of an Instagram post from The Shade Room earlier today (December 13).

Yung Miami attends the City Girls’ Summer Kick Back Celebrating “Good Love” Featuring Usher. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)

Sharing a screenshot of a tweet written by the “Hate It Or Love It” rapper, the gossip website emphasized his question. “Since @YungMiami305 taken, where YungAtlanta, YungHouston or Yung New York at ??” the rapper wrote.

“If you hold it down like her, you’ll never pay a bill again in this lifetime or the next !!!!” he continued.

After catching wind of the post, the City Girls rapper was seen leaving a comment for the Compton native. “I’m single boo!” she happily shared.

After laughing it off, he proceeded to seemingly share part of his phone number. Although it wasn’t an exclusive relationship, the Bad Boy founder and Miami had been romantically involved since at least last year.

Her announcement updating her relationship status follows Diddy’s surprise announcement on Saturday (December 10). “I’m so blessed to welcome by baby girl Love Sean Combs to the world,” he wrote.

“Mama Combs, Quincy, Justin, Christian, Chance, D’Lila, Jessie and myself all love you so much! God is the Greatest!” he continued. Evidently, his new baby Love is his seventh child.

However, reports from TMZ indicate that the newest addition to his family might’ve been born much earlier than the announcement. Nearly two months earlier, to be precise.

Diddy seemingly cleared the air yesterday (December 13), denying that Yung Miami could ever be his side chick. “She’s very important and special to me, and I don’t play about my Shawty Wop. I don’t discuss things on the internet and I will not start today,” he wrote.

Nonetheless, things have certainly taken a turn since.

Additionally, the “I’ll Be Missing You” rapper seems to be taking full advantage of his recent spike in publicity. Last night, he dropped off a brand new single; the PARTYNEXTDOOR-featuring “Sex In The Porsche.”

Do you think it’s possible that Yung Miami and The Game could really get together? Comment down below. Finally, make sure to check back in with HNHH for the latest updates on this ongoing scandal.

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DJ Akademiks & Saucy Santana Get Into Heated Back And Forth

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DJ Akademiks loves to get himself involved in a conflict. As a result, it appears as though an unexpected beef is unraveling before our eyes.

As it usually does, the drama began to ensue when Akademiks took to his Twitch stream. Addressing a tweet from Saucy Santana, the media personality saw a chance to ignite some friction.

Saucy Santana performs onstage during The Pinky Cole Experience “Eat Plants B*tch Tour.” (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)

Considering the “Material Girl” rapper is always active on Twitter, of course he noticed a tweet from a fan. “I can’t wait for @SaucySantana to DRAG @Akademiks when he sees him. Stop playing about his best friend @YungMiami305,” they wrote.

The post was in response to the recent drama surrounding Diddy and his girlfriend, Yung Miami. After welcoming a baby with Dana Tran, rumors began circulating that the 28-year-old is just a side chick to the “Bad Boy for Life” rapper. However, the Circoc promoter has since cleared the air.

The City Girls rapper and the 2022 XXL Freshman are certainly known to be close friends, so they have each other’s back amidst the drama.

Santana went on to agree with the Twitter user, indicating that Akademiks is never seen outside. “We outside tho!!!” he continued.

While on Twitch, the former Everyday Struggle co-host rudely replied to the 29-year-old’s remarks, reminding him he’s a man.

“I beg for you to try to say I’m not outside ‘cause I will be, and I beg for you to try to step to me,” the media personality taunted despite streaming from his basement.

In a string of tweets following Akademik’s response, Santana is evidently not holding back as he continues to diss the 31-year-old.

“I just landed in LA! You a twitch b*tch! At home in a room full of corn chips! Screaming & spitting in a mic,” he wrote. “I know imma MAN everyday when I wake up… that still ain’t gon make u do shit,” the “Material Girl” rapper continued.

Regardless of what happens, the XXL freshman is not backing down.

Clearly, Akademiks is in a fighting mood recently. He additionally said he’ll fight Lil Baby in a recent live stream. This arrives following the Atlanta rapper mentioning him on one of his new tracks, “From Now On” earlier in the year.

“Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me,” he raps in response to the media personality formerly claiming otherwise.

Elsewhere on Baby’s third studio album, It’s Only Me, he consequently sends a threat. “Akademiks n****s think they can’t get touched/ I don’t be on computers much, CED turnt me on to YouTube,” the 28-year-old raps on “Top Priority.”

It will certainly be interesting to see how this unfolds and who will check Akademiks next.

Finally, who do you think would win in a fight between Akademiks and Saucy Santana if they eventually square up? Comment down below and make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss, DJ For Ellen DeGeneres, Dead At 40

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Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who is the DJ for The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has died at the age of 40. His wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed the news in a statement provided to People on Wednesday.

Holker Boss wrote: “Stephen lit up every room he stepped into. He valued family, friends and community above all else and leading with love and light was everything to him. He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans.”

LOS ANGELES, CA – AUGUST 04: Stephen “tWitch” Boss attends the 4moms Car Seat launch event at Petersen Automotive Museum on August 4, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for 4moms)

She continued: “He was the backbone of our family, the best husband and father, and an inspiration to his fans. To say he left a legacy would be an understatement, and his positive impact will continue to be felt. I am certain there won’t be a day that goes by that we won’t honor his memory.”

“Stephen, we love you, we miss you, and I will always save the last dance for you,” Holker concluded.

TMZ reports that Boss’ death appears to be a suicide. Holker had reportedly been worried about his whereabouts after noting he left home without his car. Paramedics later found him dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at a hotel in L.A.

In addition to his work on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Boss rose to fame on the show, So You Think You Can Dance. He was also a semifinalist on MTV’s The Wade Robson Project, back in 2003. Later in his career, he appeared in both the Step Up movie franchise as well as Magic Mike XXL.

Boss and Holker celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary just days ago.

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Iconic Selena Outfit On Display At Smithsonian National Museum of American History

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On top of Selena’s influential contributions to music, something else her fans continue to admire her for is her flashy and expressive outfits.

As a result of her fashion sense, one of her most famous fits is now part of a new exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.

American singer Selena (born Selena Quintanilla-Perez, 1971 – 1995) rides in a carriage during a performance at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. (Photo by Arlene Richie/Getty Images)

The “Entertainment Nation” exhibition serves as the museum’s very first exploration dedicated entirely to entertainment history. Along with the late singer’s iconic outfit, around 200 other objects will feature in the display.

Selena wore the fit that the museum is honoring in 1994 while performing at the Tejano Music Awards in her home state of Texas that year. Both the leather jacket she was wearing and the satin brasserie that she paired it with will be shown at the gallery.

The singer’s family is responsible for donating the pair of items to the museum four years later, in 1998.

1994 proved to be a busy year for the late American Tejano singer. She went on to win Female Artist of the Year and Album of the Year for Selena Live! Additionally, she also won Female Entertainer of the Year.

The “Amor Prohibido” singer was tragically murdered the following year by Yolanda Saldívar. Saldívar was a former nurse who went on to become the manager of Selena’s boutiques the year prior.

Complaints about her management style consequently followed. Furthermore, she was caught embezzling $30,000 from fan clubs and the boutique by forging checks.

As a result, this led to Selena’s parents confronting Saldívar about the situation, leading her to fatally shoot the singer in retaliation.

In 2020, the Quintanilla family announced a commemorative concert for the 25th anniversary of her death. The celebration of life took place on May 9, 2020, at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas.

Last year, the world was witness to a dramatized scene of Beyoncé seeing Selena at a mall as a kid. The scene comes from the Netflix feature, Selena: The Series, documenting the late singer’s rise to fame.

Fans began questioning the authenticity of the event. In an old interview, the “Crazy In Love” singer insists that it did take place. After all, they are from the same state.

Finally, the exhibit’s doors officially opened last Friday (December 9). If you’re in Washington, be sure to check it out.

What’s your favorite song from the iconic Mexican-American singer? Comment down below.

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