Jonah Hill Slams Daily Mail For Using Shirtless Photos In New Article

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Jonah Hill called out the Daily Mail, Friday night, for publishing a story titled, “Jonah Hill slips into his black wetsuit for surf day in Malibu… before showing off his tattoos while going shirtless to towel himself off.” Hill used the opportunity to criticize the publication for body-shaming and reflecting on how long it took him to overcome insecurity about his own image.

“I don’t think I ever took my shirt off in a pool until I was in my mid-30s even in front of family and friends. Probably would have happened sooner if my childhood insecurities weren’t exacerbated by years of public mockery about my body by press and interviewers,” Hill admitted in the lengthy statement.

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He continued: “So the idea that the media tries to play me by stalking me while surfing and printing photos like this and it can’t phase me anymore is dope. I’m 37 and finally love and accept myself. This isn’t a ‘good for me’ post. And it’s definitely not a ‘feel bad for me post.’ It’s for the kids who don’t take their shirt off at the pool. Have fun. You’re wonderful and awesome and perfect. All my love. Oh and Daily Mail, not even you can take that smile from my face ;)”

The Superbad actor has spoken at length about his weight in past years, telling GQ in 2020, “I always had an interest in personal style and fashion, but I was always a bigger guy. It’s really hard when you’re overweight to dress a certain way, because clothes aren’t made for people who are overweight to have style. So, I think it surprises people.”

Hill is set to star in Adam McKay’s next film, Don’t Look Up, which is slated to release on Netflix, later this year.

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Emma Watson’s Manager Denies Reports Of Her Retirement

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Despite rumors to the contrary, Emma Watson is not retiring from acting, her manager announced in a recent statement. Inaccurate reports of Watson’s retirement began to spread following a Daily Mail piece that alleged she had “given up acting.”

“Emma Watson has gone ‘dormant’ according to her agent,” the outlet reported. “That appears to be movie-speak for she’s ‘given up acting.'” The outlet also cited an unnamed publicist.

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Watson’s manager at Untitled Entertainment, Jason Weinberg, shot down the rumors earlier this week.

“Emma’s social media accounts are dormant but her career isn’t,” he told EW in a statement.

The Daily Mail also reported that Watson’s decision “to step back from the limelight” was done “to spend time with rumored fiancé Leo Robinton.” 

Watson and Robinton began dating in 2019.

Watson, 30, has been in the spotlight throughout her life after garnering national attention for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, starting when she was just 9-years-old. She’s also starred as Belle in Beauty and the Beast (2017), Sam in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, and numerous other roles. She most recently starred in Little Women in 2019. 

In 2013, British GQ named Watson as their Woman of the Year.

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Kash Doll + NBA All-Star Kevin Durant’s Twitter Fingers Ignite War

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Republic Records rapper Kash Doll is staking her claim on the initials “KD” and Brooklyn Nets All-Star Kevin Durant isn’t too happy about it. The two celebrities clashed on social media over who could use the reference and fans have mixed feelings about their disagreement. Kash Doll + Kevin Durant Clash Over Their Names It […]

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Vanessa Bryant Scolds Evan Rachel Wood For Labeling Kobe A ‘Rapist’ After His Death

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Vanessa Bryant slammed Evan Rachel Wood, Saturday, for calling her late husband, Lakers’ legend Kobe Bryant “a rapist” in an old tweet. The tweet, which Vanessa labeled “slanderous,” was posted shortly after the beloved basketball star’s death on January 26th, 2020.

“Your false, insensitive, defamatory and slanderous tweet on 1/26/20 is vile and disturbing to say the least,” the widow wrote in response to seeing Wood’s original tweet. “Behavior like this is part of the reason why innocent black men go to jail for crimes they didn’t commit. An accusation doesn’t make someone guilty.”

“YOU DON’T KNOW THE FACTS OF THE CASE,” she continued.

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All criminal charges brought against Kobe during the 2003 sexual assault case were dropped after his accuser refused to testify. She decided to sue the Lakers’ guard and both parties reached a settlement.

“What has happened is tragic,” Wood wrote on the day of Kobe’s death. “I am heartbroken for Kobe’s family. He was a sports hero. He was also a rapist. And all of these truths can exist simultaneously.”

Vanessa also called out film producer Abigail Disney, who tweeted a similar message last year.

Wood recently came forward to accuse Marilyn Manson of abuse and sexual assault.

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Jewelry Designer Lorraine Schwartz and Beyonce Created A Scholarship For Black Gemologists

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Beyonce has always been the kind of pop star who is interested in giving back to the communities she’s been a part of or benefits from. So when jewelry designer Lorraine Schwartz, who has been responsible for plenty of Bey’s red carpet gem-laden looks, decided to began advocating for diversity and inclusion in the precious gems world, it’s no surprise that Beyonce would be a part of it.

As announced via Beyonce.com, the singer and designer are teaming to launch the Beyonce Knowles-Carter x Lorraine Schwartz scholarship at GIA, the Gemological Institute of America. Schwartz has designed jewelry for everyone from Oprah to Lady Gaga to Jennifer Lopez, but Beyonce fans will probably know her work best for the diamond earrings the singer wore on the cover of Dangerously In Love.

“This scholarship is an homage to Beyonce for the inspiration she’s given me through my career,” Schwartz said of the new initiative. “It’s about the love formed from relationships and knowing at the end of the day, we are all the same. Now I have the opportunity to bring that inspiration full circle and show the community the endless possibilities that are in this industry, especially for Black professionals.”

The scholarship will be give “two members of the Black community” the chance to earn credentials at GIA, for the GIA Graduate Gemologist Diploma, with full tuition and paid expenses for the program. The program is primarily online through distance education, and applications for the scholarship are open from March 1 of this year until March 16.

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Black Thought Fans Rush To His Defense After A Controversial Tweet Was Shared About Him

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Black Thought is widely respected within the world of hip-hop thanks to his lengthy resume of impressive contributions to the genre. He’s often regarded as one of the best lyricists to grace the game. Much of his work came alongside The Roots, a group that is more than worthy of respect as a collective as much as they are for its members’ individual work. While the greatness of Black Thought may be an undeniable fact to most, one Twitter user seemed to be a bit uninformed about him. As a result, a tweet they shared delivered a controversial take about The Roots rapper and one that saw hip-hop Twitter rush to his defense.

Responding to a tweet that said Drake could not be grouped with names like “Kendrick, Lupe, Eminem, Black Thought and J. Cole,” a fan of the Toronto rapper looked to share their opinion on the matter. “Drake is more relevant, raps better, has more success, sings better than all these people,” they declared. “Plus who tf is a ‘black thought’ or any of these irrelevant rappers. Another example of HHT searching up rappers who no one listens to [and] comparing them to legends like drake.”

As one might have expected, the tweet brought a flurry of reactions that condemn the individual for their thoughts. One person said, “Saying ‘who tf is a black thought’ should disqualify you from listening to hip hop let alone speaking on it.” Another added, “If you don’t know who Black Thought is keep that to yourself it’s embarrassing.” Even Questlove, a fellow member of The Roots, saw the tweet and decided to share some thoughts of his own.

“Lol at this Black Thought trend. Y’all gone learn one day——I don’t care if he is 83 years old,” he said. “Psssssh even then he will out rhyme anyone….lol——for all of y’all frustrated about Riq’s standing in the world…y’all gotta preach the gospel too. THAT’S how people learn.”

You can find some more reactions to the Black Thought tweet below.

Curren$y Reaches Big Dog Level On “Jermaine Dupri”

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Curren$y has a massive discography that only keeps on growing. The NOLA rapper is a vet in the rap game whose passion for his craft hasn’t diminished over the years. He’s maintained a strong sense of his artistry and brand, even when he’s crossing over into the worlds of his collaborators. 

This week, the rapper returned with his latest body of work, Collection Agency, marking the release of his first project of the year. The album is a 10 song effort with a sole feature coming from Larry June. “Jermaine Dupri” is a stand-out record arriving towards the middle of the project. Curren$y details his lavish lifestyle filled with budsmoke and muscle cars while referencing Jermaine Dupri’s episode of Cribs where he showed off his Bentley Continental T.

Quotable Lyrics
Some of my cars self-park, but I don’t trust it
All them funky bitches who think they smart play Mario Kart with they hearts
See a OG nod slow, I’ll low-key tear you apart

El Chapo’s Wife To Be Offered ‘New Life’ In Exchange For Cartel Info: Report

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Joaquín Archivaldo Guzmán Loeram, known commonly as ‘El Chapo’ in reference to his short stature, is considered to have been the most powerful drug trafficker in the world. The Mexican-born kingpin matched the influence and wealth of Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar, and is currently serving a life sentence at the maximum-security federal prison ADX Florence after finally being recaptured in a shoot-out with Mexican authorities in 2016, later extraditing him to the U.S. According to reports, prosecutors are prepared to offer the drug dealer’s wife Emma Coronel Aispuro and her 9-year-old twin daughters a new life under witness protection in exchange for the Sinaloa Cartel, which her husband presided over. 


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According to DEA agent Mike Vigil, “Prosecutors will dangle witness protection in front of Emma Coronel. That is without question.” Aispuro was recently arrested on drug charges at Dulles International Airport in Virginia. Her mug shot was released last Tuesday (February 23).  

“Authorities will offer it simply because of the amount of information she can provide against the Sinaloa cartel,” Vigil continued. “She knows the identities of the upper echelon on the cartel, the drug trafficking routes they use, how they smuggle drugs and how they manufacture drugs.” 

“Crucially, she can provide a lot of information that can lead to US-based indictments against Sinaloa cartel members. And this would not bode for them very well. […] She also knows which Mexican government officials Chapo Guzman and now the Sinaloa cartel were paying off for protection.”


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Vigil later explained, “She would have to go through a psychological exam. She would get a brand new identity, passport, driver’s license, the works. She would get a script of her new life that she must learn for her fictitious back story.”

He added, “She would be placed in a secret location, helped with a place to live and given a small amount of money before she found work. She would have her twins with her, but it would mean absolutely no contact with other family.”


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We’ll keep you updated on further developments in the case. 

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Kosine & Jeremih Lament About The Difficulties Of Relationships On “Transparency”

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Chicago natives Kosine and Jeremih are two artists who know what it means to write songs about relationships, so it would only make sense that they would come together and collaborate on the quintessential relationship song. This latest effort is called “Transparency” and just based on the title alone, you truly get a sense of what this song is about.

Throughout the track, we get some r&b production while Jeremih delivers soaring sung vocals. Kosine’s verses are tight as well, where he takes a more nonchalant approach all while asking his partner to be transparent with him. The track discusses the pitfalls of a union and how things don’t have to be as complicated as they may seem.

Give the track a spin and let us know what you think, in the comments below.

Quotable Lyrics:

Heard his best friend was your neighbor
Blame it on me talking ’bout a side chick
But you’re the only one that’s right beside me
No ain’t worried ’bout those dudes (Damn)
Bitches hating wanna be in your shoes