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Tyler James Williams’ Dream ‘Abbott Elementary’ Guest Star Isn’t Beyoncé, But It’s Close

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The third season of Abbott Elementary scored a mention in Uproxx’s “Best TV Shows Of 2024 (So Far)” list. Last month, Quinta Brunson confirmed the upcoming fourth season will feature a “crossover” episode.

“We will be doing an interesting crossover this season,” the creator of the acclaimed ABC comedy said, per Variety. “I’m not gonna tell you with who, or with what, or where, or when, but it’s really exciting and I think it’ll change television as we know it.”

Tyler James Williams has an idea.

“I would love to see Solange [Knowles] as a cousin,” Williams told People. “I feel like we look alike. It’s like us and then my dad is Orlando [Jones]. Yeah, I think Solange would be great. Just add a family member.”

Williams has earned three Primetime Emmy nominations for his portrayal of Gregory Eddie on Abbott Elementary.

Through the first three seasons, the list of star Abbott cameos includes Vince Staples, Questlove, Zack Fox, Kevin Hart, Ayo Edebiri, Andre Iguodala, Jason Kelce, Jalen Hurts, Brandon Graham, and Gritty.

Sexyy Red has made her case to appear on the show, so maybe she’ll join the list when Abbott Elementary returns for its fourth season premiere on October 9.

Joe Budden & Kai Cenat Squash Their “Beef” With The Help Of A Mutual Friend

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Joe Budden is one of the biggest podcasters in the hip-hop world. Kai Cenat is easily one of the biggest streamers on Twitch. Overall, these two come from very different generations of the internet. However, their goals and talents are quite similar. With their generational divide, there has seemingly been a bit of a misunderstanding between the two. After all, Budden is known for some fiery rants that can be offputting for those he is targeting.

Following the infamous giveaway in New York that got Cenat arrested, Joe Budden went off on the young content creator. Moreover, Budden had words for Cenat after Drake continued to use him for the rollout of For All The Dogs. This led to more strong words between the two, and there has seemingly been a feud ever since. However, it was all squashed recently thanks to a stream that Cenat did with QueenzFlip. Flip is one of Budden’s co-hosts, and he made sure that everything was cordial between these parties.

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Joe Budden x Kai Cenat

In the clip above, you can see the two engage in a quick phone call. During the call, Budden notes that he has love for Cenat and only had an issue with the New York giveaway. Cenat wanted Budden to show him some love, and the veteran rapper did just that. Needless to say, if you had any vested interest in Budden and Cenat’s relationship, you are going to enjoy this update. Only time will tell whether or not these two ever link up for some in-person content.

Let us know how you feel about all of this, in the comments section down below. Do you believe that the feud between Kai Cenat and Joe Budden was really that serious? How do you feel about Cenat’s rise to fame over these past couple of years? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Skai Jackson Avoids Discussing Arrest By Answering Fake Questions On TikTok Live

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Skai Jackson was reportedly arrested for alleged domestic battery after having a fight with her boyfriend at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Authorities were called to the CityWalk area of the theme park after she and her boyfriend were spotted arguing, per TMZ. According to TMZ, she pushed him more than once. Her boyfriend’s identity is still a mystery to the public. She has rarely featured him on her social media pages.

Security reportedly detained Skai Jackson and her boyfriend until law enforcement arrived. When law enforcement arrived, they arrested Jackson for a misdemeanor domestic battery. After deputies reviewed the footage and saw that she pushed him, they cited Jackson. Authorities released her hours later. Jackson and her boyfriend denied that anything got physical between them. Additionally, she told law enforcement that they are engaged and currently expecting a baby.

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Skai Jackson Ignores Fan Questions About Recent Arrest

In a TikTok livestream on Wednesday, Skai Jackson decided not to address her recent legal issues. After a fan asked her what happened at Universal Studios, she opted to go into detail about a new show she finished filming. The same day, she made a sponsored post with Cantu Beauty, limiting the comments to those that follow her so that she didn’t get bombarded with comments about the situation. She also disabled comments on her previous posts. At that point, disgruntled fans accused her of ignoring the questions by making up fake ones. None of the “questions” she actually answered were visible on the screen at any point.

Of course, younger fans will best remember Skai Jackson for her time on Disney Channel. She played Zuri Ross on the hit show Jessie from 2011 to 2015. She reprised the role on the first three seasons of Bunk’d, a spin-off series, from 2015 to 2018. In 2020, Jackson finished in fifth place on the 29th season of Dancing With The Stars. She most recently appeared in The Man In The White Van, a thriller film starring Sean Astin, Ari Larter, and Madison Wolfe, scheduled for a theatrical release in North America on October 11. Based on her recent stream, she has another project on the way. It is possible that she isn’t answering questions since the case is has not yet been resolved, but it is unlikely that she’ll ever address it at all.

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Matthew Perry Update: Multiple Arrests Made In Connection With Death Investigation

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Law enforcement said Thursday morning that they charged multiple people in connection with the accidental overdose death of actor Matthew Perry. Perry, 54, was found face down in the pool at his Pacific Palisades home on Oct. 28, 2023. The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office attributed his death, in part, to the acute effects of ketamine. Authorities in Southern California arrested at least one person early Thursday. Later in the day, federal prosecutors will reportedly unseal an indictment that details the allegations against that individual. The indictment will also name others.

Ketamine has been a popular party drug for decades. In recent years, it has shown potential as an alternative treatment for depression. A growing number of clinics offer it as an infusion or injection for a wide variety of mental health problems. Perry had been undergoing ketamine infusion therapy to treat depression and anxiety. However, his last session took place more than a week prior to his death.

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Arrests Made In Connection To Matthew Perry Death

The levels of ketamine in Matthew Perry’s body were high, equivalent to the amount used for general anesthesia during surgery. The coroner ultimately ruled his death an accident, citing other factors outside of the ketamine in his system. Contributing factors also included drowning, coronary artery disease and the effects of buprenorphine, a synthetic opioid used to treat opioid addiction.

Perry, best known for playing Chandler Bing on Friends, had been open about his struggles with substance abuse. He detailed his struggles in his 2022 memoir, “Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing.” At the time of his death, he had been clean for over a year and a half. Perry’s death is not the first time that law enforcement has investigated drug-related celebrity deaths. Michael Jackson’s private physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter. He provided the singer with a fatal dose of powerful drugs in 2009. In 2022, a California court sentenced a drug dealer to 17.5 years in prison for his involvement in Mac Miller’s death. Law enforcement have not yet revealed the arrested man’s name, nor have they set a court date.

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Michael Rubin Catches Serious Flack For Revealing What He Dislikes About Black Culture

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Michael Rubin is someone who is in close proximity to black culture. Overall, the Fanatics entrepreneur has friendships with the likes of Meek Mill, Jay-Z, Drake, and many other artists in the hip-hop world. Throughout the years, some have questioned this proximity and his intentions. However, Rubin continues to be defended by those who know him best. Not to mention, the who’s who of entertainment can be found at his yearly White Party, with the latest outing being the biggest yet.

Recently, however, Michael Rubin found himself in a bit of a controversy, and it’s all his own doing. The entrepreneur was on The Breakfast Club where he offered up some comments about what he dislikes about black culture. As you can see below, Rubin said that he doesn’t like when black people hate on other black people. He subsequently used some of the backlash against Meek Mill as an example of this. However, many didn’t appreciate just how comfortable he was making these comments.

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Michael Rubin Speaks

In the tweets below, you can see the backlash that Rubin received. Overall, some felt it was offensive that Rubin would be comfortable enough to say this out loud. Furthermore, others were mad at Charlamagne Tha God for entertaining the comments and asking him to expound. At this stage, it seems unlikely that Rubin will apologize for his comments. He may not even know about the backlash. Either way, The Breakfast Club may have to rethink what they let their guests get away with, moving forward.

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Let us know what you think of Michael Rubin and his comments, down below. Do you believe that he should have been given a platform to make these remarks? Do you agree with the social media backlash to what he said? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest news and updates from around the music world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite artists and their upcoming projects.

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Erica Mena Responds After Being Called Out For Racism On Her New Dating Show

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Erica Mena is someone who has been hit with racism accusations in the past. Overall, her handling of these accusations has not been great, and she has certainly lost some fans over it. However, she continues to do her own thing, and is still employed by various networks. For instance, she is actually a creator on the Zeus Network, where she now has her own show called “Two Ways.” This is a dating program that is supposed to center around LGBT dating.

The show is currently filming episodes that are set to go out over the coming months. In one of these episodes, Mena allegedly featured Aaron the Plumber. For those who don’t know, Aaron went viral for his appearance on a 20 V 1 dating show. Some felt like he was arrogant, while others felt he was simply too muscular. Now, however, Aaron The Plumber is a viral sensation who was approached by Mena’s team for another go around on the dating show circuit. Unfortunately, the man did not have a good time.

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Erica Mena Under Fire

In the video above, Aaron the Plumber accused Mena of treating black men poorly. He felt as though she was being racist towards him and that the edit of the show is going to paint him as transphobic and an overall bad person. He subsequently warned others to steer clear of the program. Mena replied to these remarks in the comments section of The Neighborhood Talk, and simply offered up a thinking emoji. Needless to say, she doesn’t seem bothered by the allegations, whatsoever.

Let us know how you feel about all of this, in the comments section down below. How do you feel about this response from Erica Mena? Also, will you be checking out the new dating show from Mena when episodes begin airing? Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the entertainment world. We will continue to keep you informed on all of your favorite personalities and their upcoming projects.

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Netflix Confirms Season 2 of ‘Supacell’

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Netflix Confirms Season 2 of 'Supacell'

Today, Netflix announced the return of Supacell for a highly anticipated second season. The first season, which premiered on June 27, received rave reviews, with the Guardian praising it as “strikingly performed, bracingly plotted, and its characters are up there with prestige TV’s finest. It’s ingenious.”

Season 1 quickly soared to the number one spot on Netflix’s global TV series list, remaining in the top 10 for six weeks and securing a place in the Top 10 in 91 countries.

Rapman, the creator of the series, expressed his excitement: “I can’t wait for the world to see ‘Supacell’, Season 2. For me, Season 1 was always an origin story. Season 2 is when the journey really begins. Season 1 was my Batman Begins, Season 2 is my Dark Knight.”

Supacell follows a group of five ordinary people who unexpectedly develop superpowers. Despite having little in common, they are all Black South Londoners. One man, Michael Lasaki, must bring them together to save the woman he loves.

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MTV Sets New Date for VMAs, Announces GloRilla and More as Performers

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MTV has announced that the 2024 “VMAs” will air live from UBS Arena on Wednesday, September 11th, at 8 PM ET/PT, reaching audiences in over 150 countries. This year’s event will feature electrifying performances and unforgettable moments from some of the world’s biggest superstars.

In observance of the 23rd anniversary of 9/11, MTV will support the nonprofit 9/11 Day and Tuesday’s Children, which serve the families affected by the tragic event.

The first round of global music stars slated to perform includes Camila Cabello, Chappell Roan, GloRilla, Rauw Alejandro, and Sabrina Carpenter. Cabello, a four-time “VMAs” winner and GRAMMY®-nominated pop superstar, will perform for the third time, delivering a can’t-miss performance from her fourth studio album, C, XOXO. Cabello is also nominated for “Best Pop” and will be celebrated with a special fan tribute by BACARDÍ Rum during the show.

Trailblazing breakout star Chappell Roan will make her first-ever award show performance on the “VMAs” stage. Roan’s debut comes amidst a record-breaking year, including her first Top 10 hit on Billboard’s Hot 100 and critical acclaim for her album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. She is up for “Best New Artist” and another category.

GloRilla, a GRAMMY® nominee and the longest-charting female rap hitmaker of 2024, will debut on the “VMAs” stage. She is nominated for three awards, including “Best Hip-Hop” and “Best Collaboration” for “Wanna Be” with Megan Thee Stallion.

Latin GRAMMY Award-winner Rauw Alejandro will perform from his forthcoming fifth studio album. Alejandro, a first-time “VMAs” nominee, is up for three awards.

Sabrina Carpenter will make her main stage debut, following her epic mashup performance on last year’s Pre-Show. Carpenter is nominated for six Moon Persons, including artist and song of the year.

Taylor Swift leads the nominations with ten, followed by Post Malone with nine. Fans can vote for their favorites across 15 categories at vote.mtv.com through August 30th.

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Skai Jackson Arrested For Domestic Battery After Alleged Fight With Boyfriend

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Skai Jackson was reportedly arrested for alleged domestic battery after having a fight with her boyfriend at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. Authorities were called to the CityWalk area of the theme park after she and her boyfriend were spotted arguing, per TMZ. According to TMZ, she pushed him more than once. Her boyfriend’s identity is a mystery to the public. She has rarely featured him on her social media pages.

Security reportedly detained the couple until law enforcement arrived. When law enforcement arrived, they arrested Jackson for misdemeanor domestic battery. After deputies reviewed the footage and saw that she pushed him, they cited Jackson. Authorities released her hours later. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will review the case and determine if charges are warranted. Jackson and her boyfriend denied that anything got physical between them. Additionally, she told authorities that they are engaged and currently expecting a baby.

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Younger fans will best remember Skai Jackson for her time on Disney Channel. A former child model-turned-child actor, she played Zuri Ross on the hit show Jessie from 2011-2015. She reprised the role on the first three seasons of Bunk’d, a spin-off series. After that, she played Glory Grant in the Marvel Rising animated specials. In 2020, finished in fifth place on the 29th season of Dancing With The Stars. She most recently appeared in The Man In The White Van, a thriller scheduled for release in North America on October 11.

Skai Jackson and her representatives are yet to comment on the incident. Jackson is also not the first from Disney Channel to have a run-in with the law. Orlando Brown, Kelli Berglund, and Jackson’s Jessie co-star Debby Ryan are among the names to deal with legal issues in their post-Disney careers. Hopefully, this case has a swift resolution for all involved.

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Ayesha Curry Wipes Away Tears After Tense Exchange With French Police

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Ayesha Curry, the wife of NBA legend Stephen Curry, was involved in a tense confrontation with Paris police. In a video posted to X (formerly Twitter) by The Hollywood Fix, Ayesha appears to wipe away tears while attempting to return to her car on August 10. The altercation appears to have occurred after Team USA’s win against France in the men’s basketball final at the 2024 Summer Olympics.

With her six-month-old son Caius strapped to her chest, Ayesha Curry is on camera speaking with police officers for several minutes. She’s there alongside Stephen’s mother, Sonya Curry and Draymond Green, Steph’s longtime Warriors teammate. In the video, Green can be heard asking the police, “So even after he hit the baby in the head, there’s still nothing you all can do to get them out of here?” It is not entirely clear what Green is referring to. However, it suggests that someone hit Caius during the exchange.

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Ayesha Curry Has Tense Exchange With French Police In Paris

French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly left the game at the same time. This led to gridlock traffic, as Macron’s extensive security detail (composed of over 70 people) escorted him out of the area. This also made it difficult for others to leave. The difficulty contributed to the confrontation between the Ayesha Curry, Sonya Curry, Draymond Green, and the Paris police.

The confrontation was a brief low point during what was otherwise an extreme high for the Curry family. In his first and potentially only Olympic run, Stephen played the hero. In Team USA’s semi-final game against Serbia, he scored a game-high 36 points. He was two points shy of breaking Carmelo Anthony’s single-game scoring record for points scored by an American in Olympic competition. During the gold medal game against France, his performance in the fourth quarter saved the team from defeat. He delivered four 3-pointers in the final three minutes of an excellent game. Those timely baskets ensured that Team USA left Paris with their fifth straight Olympic gold medal in men’s basketball. The conflict between Ayesha Curry and the police was resolved without further incident.

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