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Ellen Degeneres Honors Stephen “tWitch” Boss With Holiday Message

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Ellen Degeneres shared an emotional video message regarding the death of Stephen “tWitch” Boss on Instagram, Friday. In the post, Degeneres admitted that the last several days have been hard on her following her former colleague’s passing.

“I just wanted to say the past 11 days have been really tough for everyone. Everyone is in pain and trying to make sense of it, and we’ll never make sense of it,” Degeneres said. She also captioned the post with a red heart emoji.

LONDON, ENGLAND – JULY 10: Ellen DeGeneres attends the UK Premiere of “Finding Dory” at Odeon Leicester Square on July 10, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Anthony Harvey/Getty Images)

Degeneres continued: “The holidays are hard, I think, anyway, but to honor tWitch I think the best thing that we can do is to laugh, hug each other, play games, and dance and sing. That’s the way we honor him, is we do the things that he loved to do, which is dancing.”

From there, Degeneres added: “I know it seems hard, it seems impossible, but that’s how we honor him. And hug each other, and tell each other we love each other, and let people know we’re there for them and check in on people.”

tWitch, who worked on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, died by suicide on December 14 at the age of 40. He was married to Allison Holker, with whom he shares three children: Zaia, 3, Maddox, 6, and Weslie, 14.

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. He’s additionally appeared in both the Step Up movie franchise as well as Magic Mike XXL.

Check out Ellen Degeneres’ message below.

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Rick Ross Defends Saying “F**k” On AEW

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Rick Ross defended the explicit language he used during his latest appearance on AEW: Dynamite. Calling into Busted Open Radio, Ross explained that “no one can tell me what to say.”

The curse word usage came as Ross met Keith Lee at the Holiday Bash edition of Dynamite on Wednesday.

“You a big motherfucker,” Ross told Lee, who laughed in response.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – AUGUST 07: Rapper Rick Ross performs onstage during 2022 InvestFest at Georgia World Congress Center on August 07, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)

After the appearance in the ring, Ross declared that his Mogul Affiliates group is about to dominate AEW.

“We’re coming to take over the whole game,” Ross said. “All you know me for is one thing, and that’s winning, gettin’ big money.”

Speaking with Busted Open Radio afterward, Ross explained: “I’m taking you behind the scenes. This is the biggest boss in the game. Ricky Rozay, so no one can tell me what to say. You see, it was a gift for me to be there. But I love AEW, but it was a huge gift.”

“When Keith Lee kinda turned his back to me, and I realized the size and width of his shoulders and his trapezoids. I just had to express my heart,” Ross further explained.

“He’s a big motherfucker. He really is,” he added, reiterating his comments from the broadcast.

Ross previously appeared on AEW back in November. At the time, he went viral for ranting about “false accusations.”

AEW launched back in 2019. In the years since, many figures in hip-hop have appeared on the program, including Snoop Dogg, Kevin Gates, Westside Gunn, Action Bronson, and more.

Check out a clip of Rick Ross’ comments on AEW: Dynamite below.

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Kim Kardashian, Doja Cat, & Chloe Bailey Share Sexy Christmas Eve Selfies: Photos

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‘Tis the season! There’s so much to love about the holidays, from eating delicious food in the company of those you love the most to decorating your home in Christmas décor. One major part of the season that so often gets overlooked is the fashion of it all. Luckily, stars like Kim Kardashian, Chloe Bailey, and Doja Cat are here to remind us what expert holiday glam looks like.

Earlier on Saturday (December 24) afternoon, the reality starlet flexed her bold night-before-Christmas outfit on Instagram. “Believe in u,” she wrote in the caption.

From the tip of her pointy stilettos to the start of her sharper-than-a-knife jawline, the mother of four decked herself out in cheetah print. Her hair – still platinum blonde – shines white from the camera flash. Her roots can be obviously seen at the top of her head.

The look doesn’t exactly scream Christmas, but it’s certainly bold, and that, we admire. In the comment section, Paris Hilton gave her classic seal of approval, writing, “That’s hot” beside a fire emoji. 50 Cent’s boo, Cuban Link also dropped by to show some love. Chlöe did as well – after she dropped off some heat of her own.

For her part, the “Have Mercy” hitmaker worked with JPW Photo to capture some incredible images. They find her being deliciously unwrapped for the camera. In the first photograph, we get a close-up of Bailey’s glam and her stunning necklace.

“Santa baby,” her caption reads, followed by a red kiss emoji. In the subsequent shots, we see her teasing her figure behind an oversized fur coat, then standing, unwrapped, atop a pile of presents.

On the photographer’s own page, he shared other images of Bailey sporting an even more bare look – this one all black. Standing in front of a red background, the Atlanta native expertly works for the camera as she poses in sky-high heels.

Other sultry snapshots that have caught our eye come from Doja Cat. Also working with JPW Photo, the Planet Her songstress opted to wear curve-hugging red and white lingerie.

Rocking her signature extra-thin eyebrows, she was undoubtedly having the time of her life on set. Check out the pictures below, and stream our annual hip-hop holiday playlist here. Merry Christmas!

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Yung Joc Pledged To Shave Head If Tory Lanez Found Guilty

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Tory Lanez’s guilty verdict spread all over social media for the last couple of hours, with reactions and comments galore. However, some of those came from Internet sleuths who, for whatever reason, can’t let someone live a bet down. Clips resurfaced of an interview between DJ Vlad and Yung Joc, where the 40-year-old rapper said he’d shave his head if Tory was guilty. Well, the time has come, and many went back to the interview to show Joc those receipts.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – JUNE 09: Yung Joc attends the grand opening of SRS & Associates’ new Buckhead location on June 09, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

Despite jokes around the foretold shave, the Atlanta MC will go through with it. In the Shade Room post that contained the interview clip in question, DJ Vlad commented with that confirmation. “Just confirmed he’s going to shave his head,” he wrote in the comments.

“If Tory is found guilty,” Joc said, “I’ll shave my head. I’ll shave my whole head bald.”

“Are you serious?” the media host inquired, to which Joc responded with a decisive “Yes.”

Interestingly enough, this isn’t Yung Joc’s first strange encounter with a new hairstyle. Moreover, he got a spray-on beard and people clowned him for it last year. Still, that time around, he took it quite well, using Boosie’s famous line of “Put your face on Live for $1,000.” However, back in 2019, he had some crazier things going on. The TV personality shaved a 3D portrait of Tupac Shakur on his head, which got stranger but less mocking responses.

Check out the comments of this post to see DJ Vlad’s confirmation / Via instagram @theshaderoom

However, this time, people bombarded him with requests, comments, dares, and more and more people online asking him about the bet. Joc is having fun with it, though, as he’s posted a few funny memes and references to the shave on his IG story. Some are reposts of other people, others are the clips of his bet themselves, and a few are just random memes he made or liked. Even if the bet didn’t go his way, at least he’s making light of his controversial support.

Screenshot of Yung Joc’s IG story referencing the bet / Via Instagram @joclive

Do you think Yung Joc will pull off his new look? Let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay locked in to HNHH for the latest bets, dares, and crazy antics in the rap game.

Seattle Seahawks & DK Metcalf Spark Twitter Frenzy Over Shirtless Warm-Ups

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These days, NFL players compete in arctic conditions during the holiday season. However, DK Metcalf and the Seattle Seahawks walked onto the 10-degree weather unfazed. They faced off against the Kansas City Chiefs with a breeze that felt below zero. Moreover, they walked onto the field shirtless for warm-up practices, as a way to send a message to their home-court opponents. With so many tough and buff players on the field, and it being so cold outside, Twitter was having a field day.

Meanwhile, their confidence and attitude reflected an important mentality and focus they need to tap into. They are right on the cusp of a playoff position at 7-7, but cannot afford to lose. The New York Giants, Washington Commandeers, and Detroit Lions are also hungry for an extra playoff spot, and there’s just a couple left.

Furthermore, these weathered conditions greatly impact the remaining Week 16 games. Moreover, the U.S. is undergoing an arctic blast, and below-freezing temperatures and brutal winds practically canceled certain games. The Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans delayed their game for an hour due to power outages in Nashville. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints will have to drive up to Cleveland to face the Browns in temperatures below zero.

KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 24: Dareke Young #83 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on December 24, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by David Eulitt/Getty Images)

Just to illustrate the cold these players deal with in addition to football, the Buffalo Bills will play the Chicago Bears with a -28.5 degree wind chill. The aforementioned Saints and Browns game forecasted at -15, and the Seahawks bared their chests in eight-degree weather or less.

Unfortunately, as soon as people were hyping the Seahawks up, Twitter was full of memes of their fumbles during the game as well. However, some were genuinely in jest, but the spectrum between butt-hurt fans and haters was narrow. “Never been more obvious the NFL does not want the Seahawks to succeed,” one user wrote.

“This drive is DK’s fault,” another stated. “Dumb hold on an 18 yard run. Don’t know what is wrong with him, all he does is make dumb mistakes.”

What do you think of the Seahawks’ powerful statement against the Chiefs? Let us know in the comments and check out some more reactions to their shirtless warm-up down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in NFL news, viral moments, and cold, cold games.

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Mariah The Scientist Calls Out The Neighborhood Talk For Posting Bad Videos Of Her

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Mariah the Scientist has had a busy year in 2022. Following the release of a short EP in March, she has since dropped two successful singles and gone on tour with Rod Wave.

A recent Instagram post from The Neighborhood Talk shares a video of her singing. The page is using the clip to comment on the quality (or lack thereof) within her performance.

Singer Mariah the Scientist performs on the Outdoor Stage during Weekend 2, Day 3 of the 2022 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)

In the screen-recorded TikTok, a fan is filming from the crowd and shows the 25-year-old singing one of her most recent hits, “Spread Thin.”

“Chile… this [is] how I sound singing this in the shower,” reads the caption.

Obviously, the “Always n Forever” singer took exception to the post. She subsequently called out the page for their comments. “Y’all never post any videos of me sounding good, y’all pick the 3 worst videos from an entire tour and post those hoping that I will be ridiculed for it,” she clapped back in the comments.

The rest of the comments are seemingly split between some agreeing with the poor quality of her vocals, while some fans evidently have her back. “Na she sung this live before and sounded really good,” says one user. “She can’t sing at all and always sounds [like] a mess,” says another.

“This blog is very biased, they want [to] post all the bad videos of Mariah but when Nicki no performing a** get on stage they only post her good clips,” another user chimed in.

In other news surrounding the Atlanta native, there have been dating rumors surrounding her and Young Thug for quite some time now. Earlier this year, the So Much Fun rapper surprised her with a romantic set-up for selling out all of her tour dates.

He has also been gushing over his alleged boo over social media from behind bars. As the 31-year-old remains in jail, the “Always n Forever” singer continues to advocate for her man’s release. In May, she wore a “Free Thugger” shirt while performing at one of her shows.

Furthermore, the 25-year-old recently wrapped up the aformentioned Beautiful Mind tour with Rod Wave and Toosii. The last performance was in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday (December 21).

What do you think of the performance video? Should The Neighborhood Talk have used their platform to put her down like this? Sound off in the comments and make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

Orlando Brown Arrest: Actor Loses Movie Role In Wake Of DV Incident

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What appears to have been a brief return to the entertainment industry for Orlando Brown has quickly crumbled before him. According to a new report from TMZ, the That’s So Raven alum has been fired from an upcoming film after being arrested for domestic violence earlier this week.

The incident took place on Thursday (December 22). At the time, Ohio police came to help resolve a fight between two men. Since the actor’s arrest, his victim, Matthew Sanders, has spoken out about the situation.

Brown was due to star in a film called Up The Score, which Sanders is directing and producing. He tells the outlet that he wanted the former Disney star to be a part of the project not only due to their friendship but also because the latter believes the former to be “extremely talented.”

The 35-year-old entertainer moved to his director’s home in Lima in November. The film project is currently in preproduction, and won’t begin shooting until the new year. Before this week’s fight, there were apparently no major issues between the two.

Sanders recounting states that Brown “came at him with a broken-off knife blade and a hammer.” Additionally, he notes that he believes his friend is struggling with mental illness. At times, he thinks the California native comes off as “out of touch with reality.” Ultimately, he’s most upset by not helping the child star with his comeback.

Actor Orlando Brown attends the 1st annual Cynthia Stafford’s “Gifted Day at the Geffen” held at the Geffen Playhouse on June 15, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Tommaso Boddi/WireImage)

In Up The Score, he was due to appear in a secondary role. The film is a dramedy about a military man who, after meeting someone on social media, leaves his family only to fall victim to some serious catfishing.

Presently, Sanders has decided that Brown is no longer allowed to live with him. If he seeks mental health help, a decision to recast him in the movie might be made. However, seeing as filming begins in the near future, it’s highly unlikely we’ll see him appear.

Read our initial report on Orlando Brown’s Ohio arrest here. Additionally, check back in later for more pop culture updates on all your favourite celebrities.

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Lupe Fiasco Says “F**k Kid Cudi For Life”

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Even with the holiday season underway, some rap beef stayed raw this week. Lupe Fiasco answered a couple of questions on Twitter today, one of which related to his beef with Kid Cudi. In unfiltered fashion, Lupe Fiasco indicated that his beef with Kid Cudi is still as strong as ever. Cudder has yet to respond, although he had posted a prophetically anti-bad vibes message to social media just hours prior.

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS – DECEMBER 24: Lupe Fiasco performs at halftime in the game between the Buffalo Bills and the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on December 24, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

“We see some of the young guys saying “stop the violence” and squashing beef that had bloodshed,” a user asked Lupe. “You & Cudi possibly somewhere down the line next?” The Chicago rapper responded, “Never. F**k him 4 life.”

However, he didn’t stop there. When another fan pointed out that it seems many people don’t like the Cleveland native, Lupe elaborated. “Outside of his musical genius, fame and success. Cudi is a really sneaky punk b***h a** b***h…it’s not even that controversial or spicy of a take. His personal resume outside the spotlight is trash.”

Furthermore, the DRILL MUSIC IN ZION MC agreed with some comments doubting Cudi’s vibe. “I swear I’ve had this feeling about Cudi these last few years,” another tweeter wrote. “Outside of the music bruh gives off a weird ass vibe.”

“You can gone confirm that…on me,” Lupe said. “But if you rock with his music etc that’s cool…just know that Al Pacino ain’t really Scarface and your parents are Santa Claus.”

Finally, Lupe seemed to respond to people either disappointed with his words or defending Cudi. After all, he has a legion of fans and built up an incredible and influential career in the 2000s and 2010s. However, in Lupe’s eyes, it’s just the way he sees things.

“Dear Kids,” he wrote just an hour after his last Cudi tweet, “always call it like you see it. Respectfully, Lupe #AddValue.”

Still, for what it’s worth, the beef has been pretty one-sided. Cudi’s yet to respond, but his most recent social media post indicates that he likely won’t. Otherwise, it would mean Lupe brought him out of his peaceful mindset, which he elaborated in Instagram and Twitter posts.

What do you think of Lupe’s comments towards Cudi? Moreover, do you think this beef will ever be squashed? Let us know in the comments down below. As always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in rap beef, reconciliations, and everything in between.

Meek Mill Reacts To Judge Who Sentenced Him Getting In Trouble For Misconduct

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Whether it’s immediately or years after the fact, you can always depend on karma coming to bite you in some way. Meek Mill’s former judge learned that this week, as authorities stripped her of over 50 cases she was presiding over. Mill excitedly shared the news via Instagram and wrote a pretty emblematic caption.

PHILADELPHIA, PA – NOVEMBER 03: Meek Mill pumps up the crowd prior to Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images)

“The judge who sentenced Meek Mill to 4 years for doing a wheelie on a dirt bike had her criminal cases stripped,” the post read. “+50 of her cases were terminated by another judge over 2 days.” For those unfamiliar, stripping a case usually refers to a judge’s inadequate job of properly attending the case. While this suggested many different things, Meek clearly interpreted it as payback for the way she handled his case.

“For motivation use only -standing at the scratch line,” he wrote as a caption to the post. In addition to that caption, he also shared various pictures of himself during his legal processes. Although it’s Meek’s post, he decided to let “GRATEFUL” by DJ Khaled and Vory in the background.

Meanwhile, the Philly rapper has a lot to be grateful for, and acted to give that gratitude back. As cofounder of REFORM Alliance, he paid bail for twenty incarcerated women to be with their families for the holidays. Also, this comes after the organization’s Season of Giving events in New York City, Brooklyn, and Philadelphia. Alongside partnerships with Nike, sports teams, and many others, they supported and championed children negatively affected by the justice system.

“It was devastating for me to be away from my son during the holidays when I was incarcerated, “ Meek said in a statement. “So I understand what these women and their families are going through. No one should have to spend the holidays in jail simply because they can’t afford bail. I’m grateful for the opportunity to help these women be with their families and loved ones during this special time of year.”

What do you think of Meek Mill’s judge clap-back and community efforts? Let us know in the comments down below and stay tuned to HNHH for the latest in rap activism.

Billie Eilish’s 21st Birthday Party Saw Her Hosting In A Sultry Santa Claus Suit

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Unfortunately for those who celebrate a birthday around the holidays, their greetings are often lost in the mix of Christmas and other ongoing festivities. While some complain about the downfalls of this, others, like Billie Eilish use it to their advantage.

Earlier this week, the “Bad Guy” singer celebrated her 21st birthday in a Santa Claus-inspired outfit, surrounded by her closest friends and family members. As Page Six notes, she hosted an event in West Hollywood, wearing a dark red velvet corset and black belt complete with white fur trim.

Eilish’s shiny black hair was styled in pin-up curls, and her bright blue eyes stood out amid her smokey makeup. Of course, her boyfriend Jesse Rutherford gallantly posed alongside her. For his part, The Neighbourhood singer chiefly matched her festive energy in green slacks and a red cardigan.

In photos that have been making rounds from the event, friends like Nas-X” class=”text-word” target=”_blank” >Lil Nas X, Hailey and Justin Bieber, and Dove Cameron are seen posing together. Canadian rockstar Avril Lavigne and comedian Eric Andre also made appearances to celebrate the singer.

Additionally, Kendall Jenner, Olivia Rodrigo, Sabrina Carpenter, Conan Gray, Doja Cat, Petra Collins, and Noah Cyrus were there as well. Obviously, there was no shortage of star power and vocal talent in the room that night.

Billie Eilish arrives at the 11th Annual LACMA Art + Film Gala at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 05, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/FilmMagic)

Though she held her party recently, Eilish’s birthday is actually on December 18th. At the time, she wore a custom shirt reading “Been a good girl for 21 years” to commemorate the occasion.

Following that, the California native took to the stage on Friday (December 23) to close out her “Hometown Encore” shows. Her boyfriend, parents, and older brother joined her, at which time Billie joked about being able to legally take shots.

Check out more footage from the pop star’s 21st birthday party below. Additionally, check back later for more pop culture news updates.

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