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Britney Spears Dances Her Troubles Away Amid Worrying Reports

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Britney Spears is dancing away the drama again. The pop icon recently regained her freedom from a 13-year conservatorship, and she has been somewhat absent from the industry ever since. However, the singer said she remains committed to recording music. “She has talked about recording again and has gotten plenty of offers, some of which she’s turned down,” said a source close to Britney. “But it’s all about timing and picking the right projects.” Touring, however, might be a different story, as she says she experienced trauma from touring. However, that is not the only thing that she experiences trauma from.

Several troubling reports have come out of celebrity gossip sites like TMZ, who reported that Britney allegedly has a “fascination” with knives. The icon reportedly sleeps with one under her bed in case her family tries to have her involuntarily committed again. The information was revealed in a new documentary produced by TMZ. Despite the ongoing media attention and troubling reports, the pop star appears wholly unaffected. On the same day the new documentary aired, she shared a revealing Instagram video. In the video, Spears can be seen wearing a tiny red bikini and knee-high black leather boots, energetically dancing and gyrating around. She later changed into pink lace bottoms and a matching crop top, showcasing her dance moves and flowing blonde hair.

Britney And Sam’s Marriage Is Allegedly On The Rocks

Britney Spears and Sam Asghari attend a basketball game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Staples Center on November 29, 2017 in Los Angeles, California.
(Photo by Allen Berezovsky/Getty Images)

Apparently, Britney Spears’ marriage is also in trouble. TMZ cites numerous “reliable insiders” that say the union is on the rocks. According to them, Britney Spears’ relationship with her husband, Sam Asghari, is experiencing significant difficulties. Reports suggest that physical altercations between Britney and Sam have occurred. These have been accompanied by frequent intense arguments. The situation has allegedly escalated to the point where security personnel have had to intervene. It is worth noting, however, that TMZ has produced a documentary that was broadcast around the time of these reports. The piece delved into Britney’s life after the conservatorship. As such, it makes sense that these headlines would be making the rounds.

Sam Asghari took to social media to refute the reports coming out of TMZ and other gossip sites. In anticipation of the TV special, Sam strongly criticized the program as “disgusting.” In a video shared on his Instagram Sunday night, Sam expressed his dismay. He called out the individuals who were part of Britney’s life when she lacked a voice, as they proceed to narrate her story as if it were their own. “All of a sudden — after 15 years when she’s free after all those gaslighting,” Sam said. “All those things that went down — now you’re going to put her under a microscope and tell her story?” What do you think of the latest reports on Britney? Let us know in the comments!

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Jonathan Majors And Meagan Good Reportedly Dating

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There’s not been a lot of positive news about Jonathan Majors’ dating life as of late. The 33-year-old actor is currently facing charges in New York for the alleged assault of his then-girlfriend in late March. While Majors has denied the allegations and his lawyer has claimed it’s a racially-motivated “witch hunt”, the legal proceedings are currently moving forwards.

As a result of his ongoing legal battle, Majors has been removed from several upcoming projects. Most recently, it was reported that Disney was preparing to recast Kang, the major Marvel villain that Majors recently debuted as in Loki and Ant-Man and the Wasop: Quantumania. However, away from the legal drama and its wider ramifications, it appears that Majors is pursuing a new relationship.

Sources Claim “Fairly New” Relationship Between Majors and Good

The last we heard about the love life of 41-year-old actress Meagan Good, she was turning down the advances of NLE Choppa. But TMZ claims to have a source that will attest to a relationship between Majors and Good. According to this source, the two actors have grown close over recent weeks and have entered into a “fairly new” relationship. Furthermore, a witness places the pair at the Alamo Drafthouse in Los Angeles last weekend. Representatives for Majors and Good declined to comment when approached by TMZ.

Despite this, online observers aren’t too keen on the couple. While Majors has his supporters, many view this as a PR move to rehabilitate the actor’s image. “Meghan [sic], get out. He’s using you to get black women on his side,” one commentator wrote on TMZ‘s Instagram post. “I don’t think she can clean this up for him. He trying to get the black votes back, once he’s famous again, he will leave her,” theorizes another. In regard to his legal issues, Majors is due to next appear in court in June. How do you feel about Majors and Good dating? Is there a genuine connection, or is this an attempt to make him look better? Let us know in the comments below.

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Mike Tyson Believes Psychedelics Would’ve Made Him A Better Fighter

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Mike Tyson is a boxing legend, but even he is prone to thinking about his career what-ifs along the way. While that retrospection is usually about mentality or a specific fight, Tyson recently explained why he wanted to be tripping in his prime. Moreover, he spoke to TMZ Sports during an interview about wishing he would’ve done psychedelics back in his heyday, as he believes they would’ve made him a better fighter. “Psychedelics is an enhancement more than a de-enhancement,” he remarked. “It allows you to go in that realm of just comfortability, relaxness, and prepare to reach your highest level. It’s just an amazing feeling.”

Of course, given his passion and proximity to the cannabis industry, his interest in drugs is unsurprising. Still, that’s quite the jump from a joint to shrooms, but Mike Tyson stands by the value of both as a competitive fighter. In fact, the 56-year-old revealed that he took hallucinogens during a recent training session and said his prime would’ve been even more impressive if he was on them. Not only that, but he encouraged more athletes to start smoking bud and indulging in shrooms.

Mike Tyson Says He Would’ve Been A Better Boxer If He Was Tripping

“I’m capable of talking to everybody in the sporting world because that’s basically where it’s needed,” Mike Tyson expressed. “We always thought cannabis was a de-enhancer, made you tired, made you weak, but it actually made you more alert and more studious to your field, to your profession.” However, not everyone is going to agree with that take, and those drugs often work differently for different people. At least Mike was able to find the most positive and productive parts of the drugs. For the sake of his health, it’s also probably a good thing that he regrets not doing them instead of regretting doing them.

Meanwhile, the heavyweight is still thinking about boxing, and he recently revealed who he’s open to fight against. The answer is anyone with a bag. “When I see the money people for the end of the product, my mind works clearer,” he explained. “I can’t express myself right now financially.” Regardless, come back to HNHH for the latest news and updates on Mike Tyson.

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Bam Margera Accepts Odom’s Offer And Gives Update

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So much has happened in the story of Bam Margera over the past few days. After being arrested on public intoxication charges on March 29, Margera’s family attempted to stage an intervention. That allegedly did not go over well and Margera assaulted his brother, threatening to kill him. The police were called and Margera fled for four days before turning himself in.

Margera has denied the charges filed against him. He faces charges of simple assault, harassment, and terroristic threats. In an additional twist, former Laker Lamar Odom spoke to TMZ, offering Margera a free stay at one of his California rehab clinics. Now Margera has taken to social media to set the record straight.

Margera Goes On Instagram Spree

Margera unleashed a flurry on Instagram posts on April 28. The first addressed the accusations that he was using meth. However, the caption claimed that after a visit to urgent care, he had tested negative for methamphetamine. He also said that his brother would be evicted from Margera then shouted out his current girlfriend, Jessica. Margera claims to have met Jessica at university in Glasgow and that she has retained attorney Michael van der Veen for him. van der Veen defended Donald Trump during his impeachment trial. He is also likely the lawyer Margera refers to in several other posts. Furthermore, Margera claims that Jessica has a degree in criminology.

He continued with a post claiming that his ex-wife Missy was the one who called the police on Sunday afternoon. Furthermore, Margera’s language indicates there was an altercation between him and his brother in which he broke his “finger and hand”. Additionally, Margera posted a video of Jessica applying a band-aid to a large blister on his thumb. In the caption, Margera claims he no longer feels pain. His penultimate post declared he was renouncing alcohol for the sake of his son. Finally, he posted a video shouting a variety of people including Kat Von D. Additionally, Margera sent a video to TMZ saying he accepted Lamar Odom’s rehab invite. If any more details emerge, you’ll find them here on HotNewHipHop.

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James Harden Seen Arguing With Man In Vegas

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James Harden is having a perfectly fine NBA playoffs. Aside from an ejection in Game 3 of the Sixers’ first-round series against the Nets, he has been a solid contributor. He’s averaging 17.3 points per game on about 36 minutes a game. Additionally, he is shooting 42.4% from three. The Sixers, who swept the Nets 4-0, are off the court until they meet the Celtics on May 1. That is set to be a much-hyped rivalry series.

However, Harden is still finding ways to grab headlines. Reportedly, Harden took some time off between the sweep and practice to hit up Vegas. That’s where TMZ seemingly caught him up with not being especially chill. Despite this tantalizing lede, things might not be as dramatic as one may be hoping for.

Harden Argues With Entourage Member

According to footage obtained by TMZ, Harden was spotted by a side entrance to The Flamingo at around 1:25am Monday morning. There, passers-by saw Harden arguing with a man. Harden’s voice was described as raised and he was seen angrily gesturing at the man. He also proceeded to tap the man’s chest and smack him in the face. However, once Harden was made aware that people were watching, the pair took the argument inside. There were no further reports of a disturbance from inside the casino, suggesting that the two had resolved whatever issue they were having. The Flamingo is a popular hotspot for athletes. In 2018, an Australian soccer player died there after jumping off the roof while attempting to land in a palm tree.

Nothing appears to have come from the argument. TMZ confirmed that there was no 911 call made and that there were “no incidents involving James Harden reported to the LVMPD.” The incident was likely a minor disagreement between friends coming at the end of a night of drinking and gambling. There is nothing to suggest that the incident was anything more serious than that. However, that was perhaps the result of the witnesses present, who stopped things from escalating further. Furthermore, Harden was back in Philadelphia as playoff training resumed on Tuesday. Be sure to check back at HotNewHipHop for all the biggest NBA stories.

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Nate Diaz Turns Himself In After Viral Fight

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Last Friday, MMA fighter Nate Diaz engaged in an altercation with an unnamed man outside a boxing event in New Orleans. The incident ended with Diaz putting the man into a chokehold and rendering him unconscious. Diaz’s representative claimed that their client was innocent and acting in self-defense. However, a warrant was issued for Diaz’s arrest on Monday.

The fight was the culmination of a tumultuous evening for Diaz, who had gotten into an argument with reality star-turned-boxer Chase DeMoor during the boxing event. After the man fell unconscious, Diaz was seen dropping him to the pavement and walking away. His actions were initially praised by the likes of Dana White and Connor McGregor. However, there has now been a new update in Diaz’s case.

Diaz Voluntarily Surrenders To Police

Nate Diaz is now in police custody, according to his representative Zach Rosenfield. Rosenfield told TMZ that Diaz had turned himself in at 7:10am local time Thursday morning. He has since been booked and is being held on a charge of second-degree battery. Rosenfield added that “We continue to look forward to presenting all the evidence and videos that show Nate was acting in self-defense.” While Diaz’s team claims self-defense, it remains to be seen if the police will deem his response “proportional”. After all, Diaz’s day job involves choking people into submission, which changes the nature of things slightly. However, no further details were made available at the time of writing.

Diaz, 38, is currently a free agent after declining to re-sign with the UFC last year. His most recent career fight was at UFC 279 in September 2022, where he beat Tony Ferguson. However, Diaz is scheduled to fight Jake Paul in a boxing match this August. That fight would be Diaz’s professional boxing debut. It is unlikely that the current legal proceedings would prevent him from competing. Fellow fighter Jorge Masvidal has been able to compete in professional fights following his alleged assault on Colby Covington in March 2022. However, be sure to follow all the updates in Diaz’s case here on HotNewHipHop.

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Coachella Reportedly Scrap Frank Ocean Ice Rink

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Frank Ocean has loomed large over Coachella 2023, despite only spending about an hour playing at it. After injuring his leg in the week leading up to Weekend 1, Ocean’s bizarre behavior overshadowed the festival’s first weekend. He was late to his own set, only performed for an hour, and didn’t even livestream what little he did perform.

Then came the shocking announcement that just days before the second weekend was due to kick off, Ocean had pulled out. In response, Coachella has been forced to shell out millions to replace his Sunday night performance. Furthermore, they have been left with the dilemma of what to do with the giant ice rink they had built for his set. Due to liability issues, they were unable to open it as a public rink. Instead, Coachella’s organizers hoped that they would be able to incorporate it into another performer’s set. However, as Coachella 2023 reaches its final day, this doesn’t appear to be the case.

Leaked Photos Show Scrapped Rink

According to TMZ, Coachella has chosen to scrap the rink rather than repurpose it. Sources informed the outlet that the 100 skaters hired for the set had been informed Thursday that they would not be performing during Weekend 2. Instead, they would receive payment for rehearsals and their Weekend 1 performance. There is no word of where the ice rink is currently. However, it has likely been moved off-site for a more private dismantling. Coachella has not officially commented on the rink.

TMZ also obtained footage of the ice rink during rehearsals. According to sources, security was incredibly tight as Ocean wanted the ice as pristine as possible for his performance. This may be due to the unverified rumor that the ice would reveal an image of Ocean hidden beneath the surface. This may also explain why Coachella ultimately chose to scrap the prop entirely. It wouldn’t make sense for, say, GloRilla to showcase Ocean’s face. Ocean was replaced by blink-182 as well as a new closing act from Skrillex, Four Tet, and Fred again… Coachella’s final day begins at 12pm PDT, with sets from Eric Sanchez and Minus the Light. Other major performers on the final day include GloRilla, WILLOW, Latto, and Noname.

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NBA YoungBoy Misses Album Release Party

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Last week, NBA YoungBoy released Don’t Try This At Home, his sixth studio album and second of 2023. The album has a decent sales forecast and will likely debut in the top five on the Billboard 200. It is seen by many as a return to form for the rapper after the somewhat underwhelming I Rest My Case.

However, there have been some obstacles in promoting the album. YoungBoy has been under house arrest in Utah since 2021. While the conditions of his sentence were recently lightened, the rapper has not been able to properly promote an album in some time. Despite this, YoungBoy dropped a reported $200k to rent LA’s Elevate Lounge DTLA for the Don’t Try This At Home. Additionally, YoungBoy would attend the event virtually via live stream.

YoungBoy No-Shows

Everything was ready to celebrate Don’t Try This At Home. Famous faces were mingling at Elevate. DJ Carisma was providing the on-site music. But there was no sign of YoungBoy himself. The event continued but still no sign of the man of the hour. Eventually, the party closed out and everyone went home without ever having seen or spoken to YoungBoy. It was a disappointing turn of events, especially given the hype surrounding Don’t Try This At Home and the party’s price tag. The party was also reportedly sponsored by 50 Cent’s cognac brand.

So what happened? TMZ claims a source with knowledge of the situation informed them that YoungBoy had simply gone to bed. Utah is an hour ahead of LA and the late Saturday night start would have been even later for YoungBoy. However, the rapper’s team disputes this. “There was a technical difficulty and they couldn’t get NBA YoungBoy on the live stream. They tried Zoom and FaceTime without any success and unfortunately, NBA YoungBoy was unable to connect with his friends and fans,” they said in a statement. Technical difficulties feel like the more likely reason but if that were the case, why did the rapper simply call in and speak to a few people? No further statement has been released at this time, with YoungBoy’s team only speaking to refute TMZ‘s claims.

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