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Megan Thee Stallion Reveals How Tory Lanez Trial Impacts Her BF Pardison Fontaine

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If there’s anything we’ve learned from watching Megan Thee Stallion and Tory Lanez’s long-awaited trial play out over the past few days, it’s that this whole situation has been anything but easy for the Houston native. From the injuries she sustained during the traumatic incident to having to recount all the details on the stand in front of the courtroom all these years later, the rapper has had to put on a seriously brave face in the midst of chaos.

Among the details shared by the 27-year-old during her Tuesday (December 13) testimony was an update on her current relationship. As you may recall, Thee Stallion has been dating fellow recording artist Pardison Fontaine for over two years now.

Pardison “Pardi” Fontaine and Megan Thee Stallion attend the BET Awards 2021 at Microsoft Theater on June 27, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/FilmMagic)

“I feel disgusted, I feel dirty, my own partner is embarrassed,” she admitted on the stand earlier this week. “I can’t even be happy, I don’t want to talk to friends or family.”

Those who have been closely keeping tabs on the ongoing trial know that elsewhere in her comments, Megan admitted to previously having been intimate with Lanez. Prior to the trial, she had denied being intimate with the “Say It” singer. Now, however, the truth is coming to light.

Additionally, names like Ben Simmons and DaBaby are linked to both Thee Stallion and her former best friend, Kelsey Harris. Ultimately, the former seemingly denied the allegations with a clip of Rick Ross on his Instagram Story.

The latter, however, substantiated such claims before with his own song, “BOOGEYMAN.”

Aside from putting a strain on her romantic relationship with Pardi, the “Hot Girl Summer” hitmaker has also found her mental health struggling in the years since the shooting. So much so, in fact, that she’s been experiencing suicidal thoughts.

“I don’t want to live,” she told the court. “I wish he had just shot and killed me if I had to go through this torture.”

Read Megan Thee Stallion’s full breakdown of the shooting timeline here. Additionally, check back with HNHH later for more pop culture news updates.

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DJ Akademiks Says He Gave Lil Baby His Address To Fight

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DJ Akademiks has been quite the trending topic over the past few days.

As he continues to run his mouth on his Twitch streams, he’s not backing down when it comes to his recent beef with Lil Baby.

Rapper Lil Baby performs onstage during “Lil Baby & Friends Birthday Celebration Concert” at State Farm Arena. (Photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

He hosted one of his notorious online sessions yesterday (December 15). During it, the media personality alleged that the “Yes Indeed” rapper won’t actually fight him.

In clips shared on social media, the streamer says he was serious about wanting to fight Lil Baby.

He went as far as to reveal that he even sent the 28-year-old an address to pull up to.

“Apparently he messaged me yesterday when I was on stream, right? He said, ‘Yo, send the addy.’ I guess people went viral with this whole thing when I said I’ll box him. I will box him!” he exclaimed.

After proceeding to send him an addy in the DMs, the “Drip Too Hard” hitmaker never showed up.

“I really think the majority of these rappers without their crews and no guns, really ain’t all sh*t, I’m sorry. And if a n***a beat my ass.. trust me, I’m funny enough, I’ll joke about it,” Ak continued.

Furthermore, the former Everyday Struggle host says that Baby lied about being in New York.

While showing the DMs to the camera, we can see that Akademiks wrote “I love u too. Lmk if u in NY.” This came as a response to the Atlanta native’s “Send me the addy!!”

The media personality insists he was then sent a fake address and that the rapper even deleted messages afterwards.

This beef seemingly all began earlier this year. Upon dropping his third studio album, It’s Only Me, in October, fans were quick to point out Lil Baby dissing Akademiks.

On “From Now On,” he raps “Akademiks know he ain’t as rich as me / Brodie ready to eat for a twenty piece / I ain’t got nothin’ to say to you mini-mes.”

Only a few songs farther down the tracklist, he adds more. “Akademiks, n***as think they can’t get touched / I don’t be on compuers much, CED turned me on to YouTube,” he raps on “Top Priority.”

Although he initially laughed it off, it now appears as though the streamer wants the smoke.

In another streamed tirade earlier this week, he threatened to choke Lil Baby to death.

At the end of the day, it seems like the “Yes Indeed” rapper isn’t really taking all of this too seriously.

Do you think these two will finally squash their beef? Comment down below and make sure to stay tuned to HNHH for the latest updates.

Meghan Markle On Friendship With Beyoncé: “I Still Can’t Believe She Knows Who I Am!”

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Every so often, Netflix unveils a new original series that takes the world by storm. While Tim Burton’s Wednesday is definitely one of those at the moment, another recent arrival is the Harry & Meghan docuseries. The first three episodes premiered earlier in December. Now, the latter half hit the streamer on Thursday (December 15), giving us further insight into the lives of the two former royals.

Additionally, in the second half of the hit documentary, Meghan Markle briefly discusses her friendship with Beyoncé. As PEOPLE notes, the two previously met in 2019 after both working on Disney’s The Lion King remake. Paparazzi caught photos of the two hugging at the premiere. At the time, Queen B reportedly whispered “my princess” to the mother of two.

Britain’s Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex (3rd L) and Britain’s Meghan, Duchess of Sussex (2nd L) meet cast and crew, including US singer-songwriter Beyoncé (C) and her husband, US rapper Jay-Z (R) as they attend the European premiere of the film The Lion King in London on July 14, 2019. (Photo by Niklas HALLE’N / POOL / AFP) (Photo credit should read NIKLAS HALLE’N/AFP via Getty Images)

Those who saw the pair’s first meeting noticed an immediate “familiarity” between them. So much so, in fact, that many refused to believe that weren’t already kindred spirits. At the same time, Prince Harry was chatting it up with Jay-Z, who had some advice for the couple.

“The best advice I can give you, [is to] always find some time for yourself,” Hov told Markle and her husband.

Elsewhere, Beyoncé previously showed tons of love to the Suits actress following her and Prince Harry’s interview with Oprah Winfrey. The conversation aired back in March of 2021. It found them discussing things like losing police protection, the strain they’ve felt on their relationships with royals, and their daughter, Lilibet, who was still in utero at the time.

After the emotional interview aired, Beyoncé posted a public tribute to her on Instagram. “Thank you Meghan for your courage and leadership,” the Houston native wrote. “We are all strengthened and inspired by you.”

As it turns out, the Lemonade hitmaker also sent Markle a private text with even more kind words. In the docuseries’ latest episodes, we see the couple working side by side at home when the California native announces that she’s gotten a text from her famous friend.

“I still can’t believe she knows who I am!” she went on to gush about her sweet message from the vocalist. “She said she wants me to feel safe and protected. She admires and respects my bravery and vulnerability and thinks I was selected to break generational curses that need to be healed.”

Prince Harry responded, “that’s well said.” No doubt!

Check out the trailer for the second installment of Netflix’s Harry & Meghan above. Afterward, let us know if you’ve tuned into the docuseries down in the comments.

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Henry Cavill Won’t Be Returning To As DC Studios’ Superman

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Though Henry Cavill was expected to reprise his role as Superman in the DC Studios film series, the actor revealed earlier this week that he won’t be returning as the beloved superhero.

Releasing a statement, the 39-year-old shared with fans that he learned the “sad news” following a meeting with James Gunn and Peter Safran, who both serve as CEOs at DC Studios.

“I will, after all, not be returning as Superman,” Cavill penned. “After being told by the studio to announce my return back in October, prior to their hire, this news isn’t the easiest, but that’s life. The changing of the guard is something that happens. I respect that.”

Wishing Gunn and Safran luck, the actor graciously continued, “My turn to wear the cape has passed, but what Superman stands for never will. It’s been a fun ride with you all, onwards and upwards.”

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Cavill originally starred as Clark Kent in 2013’s Man of Steel, and later acted as Superman in a number of other films, including Justice League and Batman V Superman: Dawn of Justice.

In a series of tweets posted Wednesday, Gunn spoke out about the current Superman revamp, saying that he and Safran have a “DC slate ready to go.”

Implying that they want to go with a younger actor, he then shared, “Among those on the slate is Superman. In the initial stages, our story will be focusing on an earlier part of Superman’s life, so the character will not be played by Henry Cavill.”

In another tweet, Gunn said about their future relationship with Cavill, “But we just had a great meeting with Henry and we’re big fans and we talked about a number of exciting possibilities to work together in the future.”

The news comes on the heels of Cavill’s exit from “The Witcher,” a popular Netflix fantasy series. The Jersey native portrayed Geralt, a monster hunter, on the series for three seasons. A fourth season of the show is currently in progress.

With Liam Hemsworth now replacing his character, many assumed that Cavill left the show to focus on and dedicate more time to his future Superman role.

However, Deadline reported that sources blamed his departure from “The Witcher” on a “short-term deal” he had with the show.

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Twitter Reacts To Tyler Perry Being The Godfather Of Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Daughter Lilibet

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The last three episodes of Harry & Meghan dropped on Netflix Thursday, with Tyler Perry making a surprise appearance on the new docu-series. In one scene, the mega-producer revealed that he was asked to be a godfather to Lilibet, the royal couple’s newborn daughter.

“‘We’d like for you to be Lili’s godfather.’ I go, ‘Woah,’” Perry recalled in the now-viral clip. “I take a minute to take that in and I thought, ‘I’d be honored. I’d absolutely be honored.’”

Admitting that he wasn’t up for a ceremony at Buckingham Palace, though, he also shared that he called back after hanging up the phone. 

“I go, ‘Hold on a second. Does this mean we gotta go over there and do all of that in the church with them and figure all that out? Because I don’t wanna do that.’”

Perry grew close with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry shortly after they began to distance themselves from the royal family. 

WELLINGTON, NZ – OCTOBER 28: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex lay ferns and a wreath at the tomb of the Unknown Warrior at the newly unveiled UK war memorial and Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, on October 28, 2018, in Wellington, New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are on their official 16-day Autumn tour visiting cities in Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New Zealand. (Photo by Rosa Woods – Pool/Getty Images)

Per People, Perry hadn’t met the couple until 2020, when he offered them his Beverly Hills mansion to live in amid the drama. Staying there with their son Archie for several months, they eventually left after purchasing a home in Montecito.

Not long after the second installment of Harry & Meghan premiered, many users took to social media to detail their shock at the unlikely friendship.

One person tweeted, “I completely understand why Meghan and Harry made Tyler Perry the godfather of their child but it still feels so hilarious and random for some reason.”

“Tyler Perry being the godfather to Harry & Meghan’s daughter was yet again not on my 2022 bingo card !” another wrote.

Harry & Meghan is currently available to stream on Netflix. 

What are your thoughts on Perry being baby Lilibet’s godfather? Share in the comments down below.

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Accused Takeoff Shooter Could Claim Self-Defense In Murder Case

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Takeoff tragically lost his life in November after suffering a fatal shooting at a Houston bowling alley and event center. Since then, 33-year-old Patrick Clark has been arrested and charged with the rapper’s murder. 

After allegedly attempting to flee the United States, his legal team has revealed that Clark may pursue a self-defense claim in court.

INDIO, CA – APRIL 15: Rapper Takeoff of the hip hip group Migos performs on the Sahara stage during week 1, day 3 of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 15, 2018 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella )

Per the Associated Press, one of Clark’s lawyers implied during a recent hearing that he opened fire after another person initially shot at him. But police tell a different story, claiming that Clark was the first to fire a shot.

“We feel comfortable that when the time is right that Mr. Clark will have a valid and meritorious claim for self-defense,” the lawyer stated. She reportedly declined to explain further to reporters.

Clark was initially given a $2 million bond following his arrest earlier this month. But his lawyers attempted to lower it at a court hearing this past Wednesday.

A district judge acknowledged that Clark might be a flight risk. They also revealed that his “Google searches for fake tickets cause me a great deal of concern.”

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Eventually, though, he agreed to lower the bond to $1 million with security measures expected to be put in place. Clark’s lawyer hopes to reduce it further to $300,000, a figure that could be more affordable for his family.

Takeoff was fatally shot in November and passed away at age 28. Quavo, his uncle and collaborator, was also at the scene during the shooting.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 11: A view of atmosphere during a Celebration of Life for Takeoff of Migos at State Farm Arena on November 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Takeoff was fatally shot at 810 Billiards & Bowling in Houston, TX in the early hours of November 1, 2022 at the age of 28. (Photo by Derek White/Getty Images)

His funeral was held in Atlanta’s State Farm Arena and brought in a number of mourning stars. The City Girls, Alicia Keys, Justin Beiber, and more attended the event to pay their respects.

Both Quavo and Offset spoke at the service in honor of Takeoff, along with Drake.

Check back in with HNHH for updates on Takeoff’s murder case.

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Glorilla Claps Back After Being Dragged Over $550/Week Personal Assistant Job

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Glorilla found herself trending this week after posting job details for a personal assistant gig. Many took offense after reviewing the description and seeing that the weekly pay only totaled $550. 

Clapping back following the backlash, the Memphis rapper justified the posting, saying that the assistant’s constant flights would all be paid for.

“Talking about $550 too low. Really, it needs to be $500,” she joked in the video clip. Glorilla then added, “First of all, your flights get paid for…You think I’m finna pay $500 for you a flight every day plus pay you? No, that don’t work like that.”

Responsibilities listed in the original posting include scheduling meetings, running errands, and grocery shopping for the “F.N.F. (Let’s Go)” rapper. But according to her, “half of the sh*t on that list you don’t gotta do for real. It’s just, if it comes down to it, you might have to do it.”

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Glorilla also called being her personal assistant the “easiest sh*t in the world.”

Still though, many were still dragging the rapper over the listed pay.

Claiming $550 per week isn’t a “living wage,” one person tweeted in response to the job posting, “Now Glorilla looking for a personal assistant and she’s paying $550 a week. Ppl talking about ‘it’s not always about the money, it’s a stepping stone.’ Yeah a stepping stone to poverty.”

They then added, “That’s not a living wage for all of the things you’re expecting ma’am.”

Another user joked, “Glorilla, if you hire me for $550/wk just know Imma steal.”

“Glorilla paying $550 a week to be her assistant?? Lmao they making more than that at McDonald’s” one user tweeted.

What are your thoughts on Glorilla’s personal assistant pay? Would you sign up for the gig? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

Columbus Short Implies tWitch May Have Ended His Life After Savings Loss

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Shortly after news broke that Stephen “tWitch” Boss had died at age 40 after completing suicide, actor Columbus Short has offered a theory on why the famed dancer and DJ might’ve taken his own life.

In a video uploaded to social media, the Stomp The Yard star revealed that tWitch may have killed himself after losing his life savings in a bad investment.

“You guys don’t know what people are going through. People made investments. People do a lot of things, this is just a theory,” Short shares in the clip.

Saying that tWitch’s legacy “shall live on,” he continued, “But, what if you invest in something that took your whole life savings possibly? Yeah, it gets rough.”

Short then added that he doesn’t “want to speak too much on that.”

Per TMZ, unnamed sources recently revealed that the So You Think You Can Dance star wasn’t struggling with finances prior to his death. 

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 12: Stephen “tWitch” Boss attends the 2022 Industry Dance Awards at Avalon Hollywood & Bardot on October 12, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Momodu Mansaray/Getty Images)

After being discovered in a motel room, tWitch’s cause of death was later listed as a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, as declared by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. He was known for his incredibly diverse dance skills and time spent as a DJ and executive producer on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.

He and his family then received an outpour of support and tributes from his friends in the industry. Ciara, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Justin Timberlake, and more spoke out about tWitch and the impact he had following the news.

In an Instagram post, DeGeneres also honored the late entertainer, writing, “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.”

tWitch leaves behind his wife, fellow dancer Allison Holker, and their three shared children.

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Trevor Noah To Host Grammys For Third Year In A Row

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The 65th Annual Grammy Awards is set to kick off next February, with Trevor Noah officially hosting the popular ceremony for the third year in a row.

After recently wrapping up his time on The Daily Show, the South African-born comedian is ready to expand his career as a popular media personality.

In a sit-down with Billboard, the 38-year-old called the opportunity to host the Grammys again “thrilling,” saying, “For me, it’s a cheat code because I’m a fan of almost all the people who are there. It has also been interesting because of the journey.”

“The first one was [during] COVID-19, and it was a completely different way to make the show. And then the next one was in Las Vegas because of the restrictions [in Los Angeles], and that was a different type of show,” Noah continues. “Now it’s exciting [because] it’ll be the first one for me back in L.A. — that’s hopefully not just normal, but different for the right reasons.”

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On why he considers himself to be a good candidate for the honor, the political commentator flaunted his long resume, dating back to his start in South Africa.

Working in the entertainment industry for nearly two decades, he shared, “I’ve been lucky enough to host crazy productions where everyone’s running around and you have to hit your marks and do different things…I allow myself [to be] comfortable with the idea that everything could go wrong in a moment.”

CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 16: Trevor Noah on The Daily Show Undesked Chicago 2017: Lets Do This Before It Gets Too Damn Cold Comedy Centrals The Daily Show with Trevor Noah taping Monday, October 16 through Thursday, October 19 from Chicagos The Athenaeum Theatre and airing nightly at 11:00 p.m. ET/PT, 10:00 p.m. CT on October 16, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jeff Schear/Getty Images for Comedy Central)

Noah signed off from The Daily Show earlier this month after hosting the show for seven years. Comics Craig Kilborn and Jon Stewart previously headlined the program, which debuted in 1996.

After announcing his departure in September, he offered his fans a brief explanation for his exit, saying on the show, “After seven years, I feel like it’s time. I spent two years in my apartment, not on the road, standup was done. And when I got back out there again, I realized there’s another part of my life I want to carry on exploring.”

On what’s next for the actor-writer, Noah will begin his Off The Record Tour in 2023, traveling across the country to perform new material and get back to his stand-up roots.

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DJ Akademiks Receives DM From Diddy About Yung Miami

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He doesn’t usually return to backtrack on his beefs, but DJ Akademiks is moving differently after waging war with Yung Miami. The blogger has often been on the wrong side of several artists due to the nature of his reports. Whether through his interviews or Twitch Livestreams, Akademiks doesn’t hold back in his unfiltered criticisms. Over the years, he’s had quite a bit to say about Yung Miami and her career, so it was no surprise that he touched on her relationship with Sean “Diddy Combs.”

Most recently, Diddy revealed that he became a father once again. A California woman named Dana Tran was revealed to be the newborn’s mother—a child reportedly born in October. Akademiks trolled the situation by referring to Yung Miami as a side chick, prompting a back-and-forth that became a viral moment. Insults were spewed and Akademiks doubled down on criticisms, but now, he’s backtracking.

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In a follow-up, Akademiks claimed that Diddy DMed him to speak about the viral controversy.

“Diddy, I’m not no player hater. I love you so I’ma just fall back outta this one, I ain’t even gonna get on it crazy like that,” he now says. “She’s been be reading comments, Diddy… She’s on everybody’s head. It’s not only me.” Akademiks then called Yung Miami a “queen” who no longer a side chick.

Meanwhile, Diddy made it publicly clear that he wouldn’t stand for anyone disrespecting the “Act Up” hitmaker.

“[Yung Miami] is not my side chick. Never has been, never will be. 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.

Check out the clip of Akademiks speaking about Diddy above.