After splitting from 23-year-old Andrew Darnell, Madonna is boo’d up once again with another man in his 20’s. Josh Popper, a 29-year-old boxing coach in New York City, was training the Queen of Pop’s son at his gym, Bredwinners, as reported by the Daily Mail. Madonna allegedly started dating Popper right after her breakup with the young model/skateboarder, which was initially reported in February.
The 64-year-old icon noted in a 2017 interview with Harper’s Bazaar, “I’ve created a very unconventional family. I have lovers who are three decades younger than me. This makes people very uncomfortable. I feel like everything I do makes people feel really uncomfortable.” Evidently, the “Material Girl” singer could care less about what other people think.
The hunky trainer rumored to be Madonna’s next young lover is also an up-and-coming fighter in the heavyweight category. His next fight will take place this Friday (March 3rd), where he’ll compete in the Ring Masters Tournament semi-finals. Popper, who is also a former NFL athlete, recently made a feature in Bravo’s Summer House. The reality TV series captures a group of affluent friends from New York who share a vacation home during the summer. Popper was invited on the trip as the trainer of businesswoman Samantha Feher. While the idea of love did circulate for Feher, they eventually did not pursue anything.
Although Popper has already taken to Instagram to showcase his interest in Madonna, it is possible that their love may just be a publicity stunt. The post, which shares a cozy pic of the duo ringside, was captioned, “I got some good people by my side.” Page Six shares that a close friend of Madonna revealed how the Popper rumors were just a way for his gym to garner attention. The source also reports how the singer “isn’t looking for love at the moment,” though they add, “that’s not to rule out any romance in the future — but for now things are strictly platonic.” With rumors still circulating about the pair, it still remains unclear if the couple is actually romantically involved. Be sure to check out HNHH for more news on hip-hop and pop culture.
Things between Machine Gun Kelly and Megan Fox appear to be on a downward spiral. In the past few weeks, the couple has indicated that things might not be so bright on their end. Meg shared an Instagram post where she burned a letter. “You can taste dishonesty/ it’s all on your breath,” she captioned the post, leading plenty of fans to suspect that the couple’s relationship has been on the rocks. What’s worse is that she unfollowed Machine Gun Kelly and began following his arch-nemesis – Eminem.
Fans speculated why things could’ve gone wrong, especially since they became inseparable in the public eye. However, fan theories escalated and dragged Machine Gun Kelly’s guitarist, Sophie Lloyd, into the mess. Rumors began bubbling that MGK slept with Sophie, leading many to believe that Fox was ready to break him off. Meg later shut down those rumors on Instagram, writing,” There has been no third party interference in this relationship of any kind,” she wrote in an Instagram post. Lloyd later issued a statement where she denied the rumors. “Sophie Lloyd is a professional, accomplished musician who has been needlessly dragged into the media based off of meritless accusations made by social media,” her team said in a statement.
Megan Fox & Machine Gun Kelly’s Couple Therapy Sessions
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 10: (L-R) Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly attend the Daily Front Row’s Sixth Annual Fashion Los Angeles Awards on April 10, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for for Daily Front Row)
In February, paparazzi caught a glimpse of Machine Gun Kelly and a crying Megan Fox leaving a therapy session. In an attempt to repair their relationship further, they’ve committed to daily counseling sessions, according to Page Six. Perhaps, the run-in with the paps was a bit much for the scenario, so they’ve opted towards using Zoom for the regular sessions to provide a better sense of privacy.
“Megan feels that they must give therapy a shot before making any permanent decisions,” a source told the publication. However, the couple are currently “broken up. “Megan is seeing where they stand… she wants to see what they can salvage,” the source added. MGK is equally committed to these sessions and “really wants to make up” with Megan. Hopefully, the couple can repair the damage that has been done and return to their regular lives.
Ray J and his estranged wife, Princess Love Norwood, are back in the news again for their seemingly turbulent marriage. The popular reality couple wed in 2016 and have since shared their relationship with the world on Love & Hip Hop. Ray J and Princess Love’s red flags were on full display throughout the series, leading to two separate divorce announcements in recent years. Both were dismissed, however they saw trouble in paradise yet again and went on to file a third time. Now, in a dizzying turn of events, Ray J is now asking to throw this case out as well.
According to legal docs obtained by TMZ, the Verzuz performer filed against the divorce in Los Angeles last Thursday (Feb. 23). The two first filed for divorce in May 2020 and again in September 2020 amidst the Covid 19 pandemic. Though they called it off again in May 2021, it was Ray J who went on to file a third time later that year. The news follows his 42nd birthday on January 17th, which he spent with Princess Love and their two children.
Ray J And Princess Love During Happier Times
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – NOVEMBER 17: (L-R) Ray J, Melody Love Norwood, and Princess Love onstage at the 2019 Soul Train Awards presented by BET at the Orleans Arena on November 17, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Denise Truscello/Getty Images for BET)
In a two-minute clip posted to his Instagram, Ray is seen parading around his Las Vegas suite on his special day. In the caption he reflects on his marriage, telling fans “ [I] HAD TO GET MY WIFE BACK AND START FRESH.” “I LOVE MY FAMILY!!,” he continued on. “Ill FIGHT OVER AND OVER FOR LIFE FOR MY FAMILY AND KIDS!!” Ill PUT IT ALL ON THE LINE FOR MY CHILDREN TO BE HAPPY AND SAFE AND CLOSE TO ME 24/7!!!”
While their love life appears to be bettering these days, it wasn’t too long ago Ray J’s infidelity came into question. They butted heads about it last year, in fact, during a taping for Love & Hip Hop: Miami. In the episode, which aired in August, Princess admits to dating other men in the midst of their divorce. This comes after Love says she found condoms in their home. “You tried to f**k b***hes the day we got married,” she then rattles off. “And it’s always been strippers and prostitutes.” The clip went viral, with Ray J later telling her that having sex with the aforementioned women doesn’t count.
Ever since becoming a key member of Saturday Night Live, Pete Davidson has created a reputation for himself in the industry. He joined the cast in 2014 as one of the youngest members in history at only 20 years old. This was a prime time for not only kickstarting his career, but also his dating life. Davidson quickly found himself with an abundance of opportunities for success as a comedian, giving him the ultimate spotlight.
Pete Davidson has been known for his many girlfriends since his rise to fame. It is easy to speculate that this is due to his unique sense of humor, an attribute that many women look for in a partner’s personality. People tend to claim his appeal is a mystery, with his looks being somewhat of a controversy. Nonetheless, he has been associated with a long list of beautiful women.
2014 – 2015: Carly Aquilino
Carly Aquilino attends the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards Arrivals. (Photo by Jared Siskin/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
Long Island comedian Carly Aquilino was reportedly the first woman to be in a relationship with Davidson after his career debut on SNL. She is mainly known for her role in the comedy series Girl Code on MTV. Things never became serious and they ultimately dated for a short period of time. This was his first high-profile relationship and it certainly was not his last.
2016 – 2018: Cazzie David
Cazzie David and Pete Davidson attend the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” Season 9 premiere after party. (Photo by Jimi Celeste/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images)
This name may sounds familiar, and that’s because Cazzie David is the daughter of very famous comedian Larry David. Over the years, David has only starred in a handful of productions including Hannah Montana and the third season of The Umbrella Academy. Their relationship was Pete Davidson’s longest and most serious one. Shockingly, it came out that he broke up with her through text just days prior to her discovering his new relationship (to be discussed next).
Pete Davidson (C) and Ariana Grande (R) attend the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)
Pete Davidson and Ariana Grande’s relationship is one of his most well-known by far. In May of 2018, their relationship was announced, and the following June they confirmed an engagement. This relationship was surprisingly short and moved ridiculously fast. By October of that year, the engagement had been called off and their exciting fling was over.
Grande has made sure to keep these memories in stone through her music. Her 2018 album Sweetener contains an entire song for him titled “Pete Davidson”. Despite this, he is most famously known for being mentioned in her hit song “Thank U, Next”. This song allowed for fans to witness closure of their relationship as they both moved on to other people.
2019: Kate Beckinsale
Davidson had quite the controversial romance following his dramatic breakup just months before. He and British actress Kate Beckinsale made their red carpet debut at the 2019 Golden Globes. They quickly received harsh criticism for their twenty year age gap, though they appeared unbothered. Their relationship only lasted for a matter of months before his next dating adventure.
2019: Margaret Qualley
Margaret Qualley attends the press conference for “Stars At Noon” during the 75th annual Cannes film festival. (Photo by Pool/Getty Images)
Pete Davidson and Margaret Qualley had merely a fling. They were spotted in Venice, Italy in promotion of her film, “Seberg”, allowing the relationship to make its way onto social media. The lovebirds had what seemed to be a good bond, but they ultimately split due to their busy schedules. Qualley and Davidson officially ended their relationship a few short months later that October.
2019 – 2020: Kaia Gerber
Kaia Gerber walks the runway at Celine. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for CELINE)
He soon found himself in another short relationship with model Kaia Gerber from the end of 2019 to January 2020. It had been reported that Gerber found his mental health issues to be too overwhelming. She also decided to end it due to him being too old for her. Their relationship was a brief one, but still posted all over social media at the time.
2021: Phoebe Dynevor
Phoebe Dynevor and Pete Davidson hosted by Lanson attend day 6 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)
Bridgerton actress Phoebe Dynevor dated Pete Davidson for about five months before ending their relationship. They tried to maintain a long-distance relationship but it inevitably failed, between the distance and their crazy schedules as two people in the industry. They kept things casual and tried to focus on their work, which turned into a lack of time for one another. The distance between New York and the U.K. was just too far.
Pete Davidson and Kim Kardashian attend The 2022 Met Gala Celebrating “In America: An Anthology of Fashion”. (Photo by Gotham/Getty Images)
In October 2021, Kim Kardashian hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live while Pete Davidson was still a part of the cast. During this episode they shared an on-screen kiss while playing Jasmine and Aladdin in a Disney sketch, sparking the beginning of their nine-month relationship. This relationship was heavily broadcasted all over the internet, and since she had just split from controversial rapper Kanye West, drama began to uproar rapidly. After being together for nearly nine-months, they officially split and Davidson supposedly got his tattoos for her removed.
2022: Emily Ratajkowski
Emily Ratajkowski wears black squared sunglasses, a black cargo shirt, a black suede cropped jacket from Courreges, outside Courreges, during Paris Fashion Week. (Photo by Edward Berthelot/Getty Images)
During one of his most recent flings, Pete Davidson shared some time with Gone Girl actress Emily Ratajkowski. She had expressed interest for him through social media which quickly led to them starting a relationship, but quickly parted ways. They only dated for the last two months of 2022. She later mentioned on a podcast that he was one of the worst men to date.
2023: Is Pete Davidson dating Ice Spice?
Ice Spice attends the BET Hip Hop Awards 2022. (Photo by Paras Griffin/Getty Images)
There have been Twitter speculations as of late that Ice Spice and Pete Davidson may be dating. The rumors surrounding this conspiracy have been overtaking the media, and it is still unknown whether or not it may be true. It may have been posted as a joke, but it seems as though fans are digging to find real evidence of their relationship. Rising star Ice Spice might just be Pete Davidson’s next fling.
After so many incidents of rants, phone-throwing, and verbal attacks, it seems like the paparazzi and Ye can finally get along. Moreover, paparazzi spotted Kanye West and his wife Bianca Censori smiling as they walked to dinner. In comparison to their usual stoic and defensive demeanor, the two seemed to be in a good mood. Heads held high, looking with no fear in photographers’ direction, and, of course, in matching black outfits. While people can only guess as to what they smiled about, renegotiation rumors with Adidas might have the rapper in high spirits.
Meanwhile, this comes after multiple headlines moments from the couple where Kanye antagonized photographers following them around. “I still got rights as a man,” he told a photographer of his privacy a couple of weeks ago. “I still got rights as a man. You ain’t taking no more photos. And tell everybody else they ain’t taking no more photos of my wife. You want me to follow you and your wife? Let me take pictures of your wife? I’mma start taking pictures of your wife.”
Still, it’s not like that’s been context for every single recorded Ye outing over the past couple of months. Despite his dwindling and all-time low public image, every move is still enough to entice fans’ curiosity, albeit perhaps in a weird “just-can’t-look-away” manner. For example, he recently went to see the film Infinity Pool with fellow disgraced music executive Russell Simmons and producer 88-Keys. In addition, although their union isn’t legal yet, Censori’s already met some of the former fashion mogul’s children. The couple went to dinner with North just a few weeks after they tied the knot, although it’s unclear whether she’s met his other kids.
However, most people’s eyes are now on the rumors of a deal between Kanye West and Adidas, who previously dropped him following bigoted antisemitic remarks and rhetoric. While nothing’s official yet, they’re rumored to have struck a deal to sell all remaining Yeezy inventory. Not only would it help out the company’s current financial dire straits, but Ye could cash out before dipping back out of the public eye. Either way it goes, come back to HNHH for the latest news, updates, and surprises from Kanye West.
The Wine Down with Mary J. Blige is already creating a buzz online as clips of her conversation with Yung Miami and Taraji P. Henson gain attention. The Queen of Hip Hop-Soul recently announced her new talk show, and she’s kicking things off with a bang. Throughout her career, Blige has used music to express the ups and downs of life’s journey. In this episode, Blige asked Henson if she had a “boo” around these days. The acclaimed actress said she was flying solo, and it was something Yung Miami couldn’t believe.
“I honestly don’t,” said Henson of being cuffed up. Miami asked her if she likes someone or had a guy she simply has lunch with. Henson joked, “Where is he?” before suggesting that the love of her life may not be in America. “I keep saying that because all the men have been ran through.” It’s a sentiment that the City Girls rapper agreed with as she replied, “Mmhmm, that’s true.” Even Blige chimed in with, “Straight up and down. There’s a shortage.” Then, Yung Miami asked the singer if she was testing out the dating pool.
“Hell nah!” said Blige. She added she was enjoying time dating herself. “I take myself to dinner… Anyway. That’s too much information.” Henson called it “powerful” to be able to be with one’s self. Meanwhile, Miami may be the only one on the couch who has been booed up for some time. She and Sean “Diddy” Combs have been boasting about their unconventional relationship, and occasionally, they’ll drop off a photo or two from their jet-setting adventures.
At first, people trolled Yung Miami for what looked to be her one-sided public support of Diddy. The public believed she was putting in more effort than her beau, but both hitmakers made it clear that the feelings were mutual. When the internet fires up about their relationship, it isn’t uncommon for Puff to defend the Florida star.
In December 2022, Miami laid rumors to rest about her romance. “There are people who think that I’m like a side chick, and he can just do whatever he want,” she said with a smile. “And I’m just over here head over heels. No, it goes both ways. Ain’t nothing one-sided over here.” Check out more from Yung Miami, Taraji P. Henson, and Mary J. Blige above.
It seems Chris Brown can’t do anything on social media without it becoming a trending topic. The same can be said for the latest headline after Breezy liked a couple of posts on Instagram recently. One that particularly stood out was his like on ex Karrueche Tran’s page. The former lovers have sparked conversation lately after their names were mentioned amidst the release of Brown and Chloe Bailey’s single, “How Does It Feel.” Fans of Beyoncé’s protege were disappointed she’d chosen to do a song with the R&B superstar. This led to a look back at his troubled relationships, with mentions of the restraining order Tran had against him from 2017.
The post in question shows Karrueche announcing her new role on season two of Peacock’s popular Bel-Air dramedy. Chris Brown hearted the post, which was soon noticed by the actress’ followers. “Looks like Chris Brown still isn’t over you,” writes one commenter. “None of his baby mamas compare to his OG girl that he fell in love with.” Another shared the sentiment, referencing Brown’s “Back to Sleep” remix where he calls Karrueche out by name. Others were in support of the like and bothered by its virality altogether. “He can’t just like a pic? Please don’t reach with this one,” a fan urges. Someone also noted she unblocked him, assuming she “clearly wanted his attention.” Because of all the fanfare, the 33-year-old has since deleted his like.
Though both Chris and Karrueche have since moved on, it hasn’t kept people from mentioning their failed union. Brown called out former 3LW member Kiely Williams a couple weeks back after she brought up his abuse allegations against the model and Rihanna. “Let him come out with his own record—so genius, so captivating that it makes us all forget HE BEATS WOMEN,” Williams tweeted in response to his “How Does It Feel” announcement. “He can’t so he won’t.” Breezy then went on to post a meme poking fun at the singer’s lisp and more. “Obviously you are at a point in your life where either you are very broke or broken,” he fired back. “THE FACT you think you have to speak negatively about me makes u look so lame.”
Karrueche Tran has yet to respond to the like or any additional commentary made about their past. She’s seemingly unbothered by it all, as she’s been caught hanging back out with Quavo in the past year. The two—who dated briefly in 2017–were seen vacationing together in St. Martin at the top of 2022. Though she’s denied they’ve reignited old flames, Tran went to Jamaica with the former Migos member two months later.
She’s a pregnant mom on the go these days, but nothing is slowing down Rihanna. The singer has been in a flurry as this season is back-to-back performances. After preparing for her epic Super Bowl halftime show, Rihanna is now gearing up to take to the Academy Awards stage. She’s reportedly set to perform “Lift Me Up” from the latest Black Panther soundtrack, but ahead of the next show, behind-the-scenes footage of Ri, A$AP Rocky, and their baby boy was shared.
Recently, the superstar singer posed on the cover of British Vogue with her little one. At the time, Rihanna says she was unaware she was pregnant with her second child. That news became the big reveal at the halftime show, and now, fans are getting a closer look at how Ri and Rocky are as famous parents on the go. British Vogue shared a brief video showing the mom and dad during Ri’s photoshoot for the magazine.
Rihanna Explains “Legendary” Motherhood
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 26: (L-R) Rihanna and A$AP Rocky attend Marvel Studios’ “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” premiere at Dolby Theatre on October 26, 2022 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/WireImage)
Rihanna detailed what it’s been like as a first-time mom. “Oh, my God, it’s legendary,” she told the outlet. “It’s everything. You really don’t remember life before, that’s the craziest thing ever. You literally try to remember it – and there are photos of my life before – but the feeling, the desires, the things that you enjoy, everything, you just don’t identify with it because you don’t even allow yourself mentally to get that far, because it doesn’t matter.”
Fans have speculated about Rihanna as a mother and what her home life must be like. There have been guesses about a house full of nannies or help at every corner. While we’re sure Ri has all the aid she needs, she explained to British Vogue what it was like following birth. She called the process beautiful but admitted that the concept messed with her head. “Essentially, from one person, I became two,” said the singer.
Rihanna added, “You walk into the hospital as a couple and leave as a family of three. It’s nuts. And oh, my gosh, those first days are insane. You don’t sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to. We came home, cold turkey, had no one. It was just us as parents and our baby. Man, you’re a zombie for the most part.” Check out the behind-the-scenes footage of A$AP Rocky, Rihanna, and their mini-me above.
It’s been a rough year for Shakira. Not only does she face tax evasion charges in Spain but she also went through a pretty nasty break-up. Last year, she and Gerard Piqué called it quits after 11 years together. The singer began dating the football player in 2011 following his appearance in the “Waka Waka (This Time For Africa)” music video, and later, they welcomed a child together. While they were listed among the world’s most powerful couple, things eventually went left.
The couple later shared a statement after news emerged of their split. “We regret to confirm that we are separating. For the well-being of our children, who are our highest priority, we request respect for (our) privacy. Thank you for your understanding,” the statement read. Though the details surrounding their split remained unclear, she confirmed there was infidelity in the relationship. In fact, Shakira revealed that she knew he was cheating due to a used jam jar. Then, Shakira addressed the matter in her single, “BZRP Music Session #53” along with Bizarrap.
During a recent interview, Shakira didn’t hold back on her thoughts surrounding women who aren’t supportive of other women. Many felt as though she was taking aim at Piqué’s new girlfriend. She explained that she doesn’t need to depend on a man after feeling as though “a woman needed a man to be complete.” “There is a place in hell reserved for women who don’t support other women,” Shakira said during her interview with Enrique Acevedo of Canal Estrellas.
The breakup was clearly an eye-opening experience for Shakira. She felt as though she depended on her partners in the past on an emotional level, though she said that she discovered a new side of herself. “I’ve always been emotionally quite dependent on men I’ve fallen in love with love and I think I’ve been able to understand that story from another perspective, and today I am sufficient on my own,” she said. Shakira said that her main focus is to take care of and protect her two sons, 10-year-old Milan and 8-year-old Sasha, who she shared with her ex.
