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Diddy Allegedly Acted Like A “Jerk” During “SNL” Appearance

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Diddy allegedly acted like a “jerk” while appearing on Saturday Night Live in 1998, according to former cast member Ana Gasteyer. Gasteyer recalled meeting the Bad Boy mogul during a recent interview on the Las Culturistas podcast with Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang. She explained that Diddy requested the studio be on lockdown as he rehearsed his single, “Come With Me,” featuring a sample from the iconic Led Zeppelin song, “Kashmir.”

“You can spot the five jerks in my six years there [from 1996 to 2002]. They’d come in, and suddenly it’d be, ‘So-and-so is in the building, everyone stay in your dressing rooms,’” Gasteyer said on the show. “It makes sense for a president, but otherwise? No. This is our house. For P. Diddy, he demanded a totally closed set.”

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Diddy Performs During The MTV Video Music Awards

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 12: Diddy performs onstage during the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards at Prudential Center on September 12, 2023, in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for MTV)

She explained that Will Ferrell then decided to dress up as a character named Ron to lighten the mood. “I have video from the control room,” Gasteyer recalled. “Sean Combs is rapping, with that ‘da-na-na, da-na-na’ Kashmir riff, and here comes Ron wandering around looking totally lost. It’s the best thing ever because, honestly, imagine interrupting Combs—a guy whose whole image was built on exaggerated importance—with Ron. (Combs) was absolutely uncomfortable, but it was so perfect. It exposed how overblown all of the seriousness was.” Ferrell previously recalled the incident during an interview with Vulture in 2020.

Ana Gasteyer Recalls Diddy’s “Saturday Night Live” Appearance

Gasteyer’s comments come as Diddy remains behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn while awaiting trial on charges of alleged sex trafficking and racketeering. He’s pleaded not guilty and denied the allegations. Check out Ana Gasteyer’s full appearance on the Las Culturistas podcast below.

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ESPN Reveals If Stephen A Smith Will Be On “Inside The NBA”

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Recently, it was announced that “Inside The NBA” is headed to ESPN sometime in the not-so-distant future. This left fans with many questions, including whether or not Stephen A Smith will have any part in it. The network’s content president Burke Magnus addressed this question during a recent chat with Sports Illustrated. According to him, it’s not likely.

“We have no plans to do that,” he began. “And that’s because, frankly, the construct of the deal really doesn’t — that’s not how it was conceived. What is conceived is that Turner, as they have always done with this show, with this cast, with the people involved behind the scenes, are going to continue to do what they’ve always done. And we’re going to distribute it on the ESPN platform. Frankly, that’s exactly what we want. We don’t want to change it, we don’t want to interject new talent into it. We don’t want to really do anything to it.”

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ESPN Content President Confirms There Are “No Plans” To Put Stephen A Smith On “Inside The NBA”

ESPN Reveals If Stephen A Smith Will Be On “Inside The NBA”
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Magnus’ clarification comes just a few days after Smith reacted to the news of “Inside The NBA” moving to ESPN for the upcoming season on The Stephen A. Smith Show. “Major credit goes to Commissioner Adam Silver and ESPN President James Pitaro for bringing this deal to life, allowing a much-loved show to remain in circulation, even as streaming rights shift hands,” he said at the time. “It’s fantastic to see the show still produced in Atlanta by the folks from TNT, now airing on ESPN and ABC.”

“This doesn’t affect me at all with ‘First Take’ and other projects I have going on,” he continued. “Plus, I’m thrilled for my friends—the hosts of ‘Inside the NBA.’ Ernie Johnson is a remarkable human being, and Shaquille O’Neal is like a brother to me. Kenny Smith and I go way back, and of course, Charles Barkley is someone I hold in high regard.”

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Shannon Sharpe Hints At Second Bombshell Interview With Katt Williams

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Shannon Sharpe is the host of Club Shay Shay, a show that has gotten a lot of positive publicity over the last year. Overall, the show is considered to be one of the best when it comes to sit-down interviews that offer some real answers. While the show was doing well throughout 2023, it really hit its stride throughout 2024. It really all started thanks to his interview with none other than Katt Williams, which immediately went viral everywhere.

During the interview with Williams, the comedian was spilling the beans on the entire industry. Moreover, he was going after all of the people he had issues with throughout the years. It proved to be an extremely eye-opening interview that had everyone on social media talking. Furthermore, it proved to be a rejuvenation of Williams’ historic comedy career. While some felt Shannon let the interview get away from him, others felt like his platform was becoming the best place for celebrities to vent.

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Shannon Sharpe Talks Katt Williams

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In a new episode of Nightcap with Chad Ochocinco, Sharpe was speaking on the one-year anniversary of the famous interview with Williams. As it turns out, Sharpe might be planning a sequel on January 3rd, or at least that is what it sounds like. If this is true, then the internet is about to be in for a real treat. Having said that, one has to wonder how much Williams has left to say after unleashing the clip in his first interview with Sharpe.

Whatever the case may be, this is something that many should be looking forward to. Williams is a dynamic personality who can make anything into a joke. Furthermore, 2024 was a year that was dominated by some wild headlines, and we’re sure Williams has a lot of commentary there. Hopefully, Sharpe isn’t pump-faking us right now. Overall, it would be blast to see Williams in this setting again. Although his enemies might not be so excited.

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Travis Scott to Appear on WWE’s ‘Monday Night Raw’ Netflix Debut

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WWE and Netflix are joining forces to bring the high-energy excitement of Monday Night RAW to streaming, with a historic live debut on January 6, 2025, at the state-of-the-art Intuit Dome in Los Angeles. The event, set to air live at 5 p.m. PT/8 p.m. ET, promises an electrifying lineup of WWE Superstars and surprise guests.

The announcement was made grandly by WWE Chief Content Officer Paul “Triple H” Levesque and music superstar Travis Scott during Scott’s sold-out performance at ComplexCon in Las Vegas. Adding to the excitement, Scott revealed that his new music would serve as RAW’s theme song, marking a unique crossover between wrestling and music culture.

The premiere episode will feature some of WWE’s biggest names, including John Cena, Undisputed WWE Champion Cody Rhodes, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, and Bianca Belair, alongside other fan-favorite Superstars.

Tickets for this groundbreaking event will go on sale this Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET via Ticketmaster.com. An official presale will start on Wednesday, November 20, at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET.

With the Intuit Dome as its backdrop, WWE’s partnership with Netflix signals a new era for the RAW franchise. It blends the spectacle of live wrestling with the accessibility of streaming entertainment. Fans won’t miss this monumental start to RAW’s streaming journey.

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Beyoncé Set to Perform ‘Cowboy Carter’ Songs for First Time Halftime of NFL Christmas Day Game

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Beyoncé will headline Netflix’s inaugural NFL Christmas Gameday this Christmas with a special live performance during the second of the platform’s two marquee games. The Houston Texans will host the Baltimore Ravens at NRG Stadium at 4:30 PM ET on December 25, setting the stage for a hometown performance by the global icon.

The event, produced by Parkwood Entertainment and Jesse Collins Entertainment, will feature the first live renditions of songs from Beyoncé’s groundbreaking and record-breaking album, COWBOY CARTER. Recently earning 11 Grammy nominations, the album is now the most-nominated project by a female artist in Grammy history.

Beyoncé’s NFL appearances are already legendary, including her 2013 Super Bowl XLVII halftime show, where she reunited with Destiny’s Child in a performance that became the second-most-watched halftime show of its time. She returned in 2016 for Super Bowl 50, joining Coldplay and Bruno Mars in a show watched by 115.5 million viewers.

The Netflix Christmas Gameday begins a new holiday tradition, with the streaming platform announcing NFL games for 2025 and 2026. The first game will feature the Kansas City Chiefs facing the Pittsburgh Steelers at 1 PM ET, followed by the Texans-Ravens matchup.

While details of Beyoncé’s performance remain secret, fans can expect appearances from special guests featured on COWBOY CARTER. The event will be available to stream globally on Netflix, while local broadcasts and NFL+ will carry the games in the competing team cities.

With Netflix, the NFL, and Beyoncé joining forces, this Christmas promises an unforgettable blend of sports and entertainment.

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Katt Williams Believes “SNL” Views Him As “A B*tch” Following Shannon Sharpe Skit

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Katt Williams is truth teller and not a prophet. That’s what he told GQ in a recent interview, saying, “None of them were conspiracies, which is why they all happened. I believe we’re entering the golden age. Right after the age of truth, the revealing is the scab being pulled off and then the healing can begin.” A lot of people may look at him sideways for that take. However, so far, the things he said during his mega viral interview with Shannon Sharpe have indeed come to fruition. His information and insight about Diddy have been spot on, as he currently awaits his legal fate in jail.

Over the weekend, Katt Williams shared another “fact” with Vulture, and this time, it relates to SNL. If you remember, his infamous tell-all with Shannon Sharpe blew up for his comments about several other celebrities outside of the music mogul. It became a signature moment this year and it led the sketch comedy show to recreate it. Their impersonation of it has accrued over 3.5 million views and has generated a lot of laughs. However, Katt Williams is not of fan of the skit nor SNL. Part of it has to do with the fact that actress Ego Nwodim portrayed the comedian.

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Katt Williams Sees The Supposed SNL Animosity As “A Badge Of Honor”

 
 
 
 
 
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This was an epiphanous moment for him, explaining to the outlet, “A lot of times, when people are doing an impression of you, they’re really showing you how they feel about you. So, for ‘Saturday Night Live’ to have an impression of me and have a woman do that, it means they think I’m a b****. And I understand that that’s what they’re saying when they do that.” However, he didn’t stop there, as he called out the program for parodying him so many times and never having him on.

However, he seems to be just fine with it also. “There has never been a person that has been parodied nine times on ’Saturday Night Live’ and yet never been invited other than me. So, at this point, I take it as a badge of honor that they don’t f*** with me.” It seems that Katt is going to remain solid no matter how much is thrown at him and it’s making us wonder how much longer the “age of truth” is going to last.

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Elmo Extends Beyoncé An Invitation To Visit ‘Sesame Street,’ Now The Beyhive Is Demanding A Special Cameo

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There is no limit to Beyoncé’s massive fan base. he Beyhive is inclusive of all races, classes, cultures, and creatures. So, everyone’s favorite monster Elmo being a card-carrying member shouldn’t come as a surprise.

During a recent episode of Chicken Shop Date, Elmo was unapologetic with their admiration for the “Texas Hold ‘Em” singer even inviting Beyoncé to visit Sesame Street.

When host Amelia Dimoldenberg asked Elmo about their go-to karaoke song. Without hesitation, Elmo replied: “Beyoncé. Anything Beyoncé.”

Amelia follow-up by asked Elmo about their Beyhive membership status which went Elmo burst into full-on excitement. Elmo used the name-drop to secure a special guest appearance from Beyoncé.

“Bey, hi,” said Elmo. “How are you doing?”

Amelia disrupted the one-sided conversation, saying: “No we’re, I think we’re trying to play it cool now.”

But that didn’t stop Elmo. “Hi, Beyoncé,” said Elmo. “Elmo loves you. May you can come to Sesame Street sometime. Or Chicken Shop Date?”

The adorable invitation has sparked a viral conversation among Beyhive members. Now users online are demanding that Beyoncé shuffles on down to the beloved television set.

Beyoncé’s last appearance on Sesame Street was reportedly in 2002 as a member of Destiny’s Child. So, Beyoncé’s cameo is long past due.

Watch Elmo’s full appearance on Chicken Shop Date hosted by Amelia Dimoldenberg above.

‘Tiger King’ Joe Exotic is Once Again Seeking a Pardon from Donald Trump

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Joe Exotic is back to asking for pardons. With President-Elect Donald Trump preparing to retake office, Exotic penned a letter to Trump requesting a pardon and expressing his desire to work alongside the administration.

“A lot of people went to bat for you in 2021 who have been living in hell ever since then,”Exotic. “Everyone hopes you keep the promises you made during your campaign, which include pardoning everyone sooner than later in January 2025. Some of those very people have been stuck in solitary confinement, forced to live like rats, have killed themselves in prison, or have died. Some, like myself, have fought like hell to hang on, hoping for you to win this election.”

Exotic is striking a different cord than he did when he didn’t receive a pardon at the end of Trump’s first presidency. If you recall, despite having a makeup team and a stretch limo waiting outside the prison, Joe Exotic was not pardoned by President Trump. The Netflix star’s prison sentence ends in 2037.

After not receiving the pardon, Joe Exotic hit Twitter and blasted Trump, calling out bias due to Exotic’s sexuality.

“I was too innocent and too GAY to deserve a Pardon from Trump,” Exotic wrote. “I only mattered to Don Jr. when he needed to make a comment about me to boost his social media post. Boy were we all stupid to believe he actually stood for Equal Justice? His corrupt friends all come first.”

You can see all the messages from Joe Exotic below.

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Kevin Hart’s Hartbeat Launches New Unscripted Cooking Series with Justina Valentine and Conceited

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Hartbeat, Kevin Hart’s global entertainment company, has unveiled an all-new six-episode unscripted cooking series, What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’, starring comedians and rappers Justina Valentine and Conceited. Premiering Monday, November 25 on Peacock and Tubi, the series will later debut across LOL Network’s streaming channels on platforms such as Pluto, Roku, Samsung US, and more.

Produced by Hartbeat, What’s Cookin’ Good Lookin’ takes viewers on a hilarious culinary adventure as Valentine and Conceited combine unexpected recipes with outrageous food challenges and lively banter. Special guests from the Tri-State area include Gorilla Nems, rappers Remy Ma, ScarLip, Uncle Vin, Grammy-nominated producer Havoc, and reality TV personality Renee Graziano.

Valentine, known for her quick wit on Wild ‘N Out and her VH1 holiday feature film Fuhgeddabout Christmas, brings her seasoned humor and charm. Conceited, a Brooklyn native and battle rapper with global acclaim, joins her with his own style and energy.

The series is the latest in Hartbeat’s mission to bring fresh comedy content to diverse audiences, expanding LOL Network’s already extensive reach.

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Kenya Moore Breaks Silence On Revenge Porn Allegations

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Kenya Moore stepped into a world of controversy in June. The Real Housewives of Atlanta star was accused of posting sexually explicit photos of new cast member Brittany Eady. Moore took to Twitter to assure fans that she was not responsible for the incident. “I would never engage in revenge porn,” she wrote. Well, now that some time has passed, Kenya Moore has changed her tune. The reality star went on the Tamron Hall Show on November 14 to fess up to what she did.

Moore told the host that she did indeed post the sexually explicit photos of Eady. She also claimed that she would do things differently if given the chance. “Hindsight is always 50-50,” Moore noted. “If I could do it all over again — I believe the photos were very distasteful and I elevated the situation.” She went on to concede that she has “elevated situations” before, but now believes that her treatment of Eady was a worst case scenario. Kenya Moore told Hall that she utterly and completely apologizes for sharing the photos in question.

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Kenya Moore Apologized For Posting Explicit Photos

“I’ve taken full accountability for the things that I’ve done,” she asserted. “I am sorry for what I’ve done.” Kenya Moore then began to get emotional. She felt shame for partaking in such an action as a mom, and feels as though her actions were unbecoming. “I didn’t have to take it that far but when I feel threatened. I’ve never had a child and be in a situation like this before,” she added. “So that’s why I escalated it to the point that I was protecting not only myself but my child.” The apology appeared to come from a genuine place. Unfortunately, Kenya Moore’s time on Real Housewives of Atlanta has already come to an end.

Moore was suspended from the show following the June incident. Bravo launched an investigation into what happened, and ultimately decided that the reality star had no place in the show’s future. Moore was fired from Real Housewives of Atlanta on June 26. She had been present for the show’s previous eleven seasons. She voiced her sadness in an Instagram post, but assured fans that her and her daughter will continue to thrive in a “non toxic environment.”

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