Dear Gossips,
It’s finally Oscar weekend! And just as it’s been this entire Oscar cycle, the unpredictability continues as Variety broke the news yesterday that Kendrick Lamar and SZA will not perform “All The Stars” from Black Panther, nominated for Best Song, due to “logistics and timing”. Read Full Intro
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Mary J Blige’s marriage ended in a mess. And afterwards he came for her money because even though he didn’t respect her during their marriage, he felt she owed him the respect of keeping him in that lifestyle. Understandably she never wants to find herself in the same position again Full Story
Beyoncé & Jay-Z’s Gold Party
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As mentioned a couple of weeks ago, Roc Nation’s annual Grammys brunch has become one of the most well-attended events on Grammys weekend, perhaps THE most well-attended event, especially this year since the Grammys seemed lighter on megastar power than in years past. Full Story
Rihanna & Hassan at the Lakers game
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Even Rihanna’s in town for the Oscars. Well, not specifically for the Oscars. But the action is definitely in LA this weekend and RiRi’s always down for a party and a basketball game, especially when LeBron James is playing. As we’ve seen over the years, Rihanna is LeBron loyal. She was at the Lakers game last night with her boyfriend Hassan Jameel, presumably having just spent her birthday together (February 20). Full Story
Celebrity Social Media, February 22, 2019
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They Beyhive might not forgive and forget, but Ms. Tina is too regal to hold a grudge. Full Story
Gisele in white
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As it is every year, everyone comes to LA for Oscar week, whether they’re involved in the Oscars or not. Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady were in LA last night as she was honoured by the UCLA IoES for her environmental activism. Sure, they’re not just there to party, and this is a legit reason to be in town, but they also scheduled this event for this week too - because this is the week when it all goes down. Full Story
The Lonely Island Announces their First Ever Tour
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I grew up watching Lonely Island sketches on SNL and YouTube, to the point where I can still sing/rap nearly every one of their tracks. In fact, this used to be my desktop background in high school for the longest time: Full Story
Florence Pugh in Fighting with My Family
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Do you have to care about professional wrestling to enjoy Fighting with My Family? No. Though set in the world of the WWE, and based on the life story of professional wrestler Saraya-Jade Bevis, known in the ring as “Paige”, Fighting with My Family is a classic sports underdog story. It’s about an outsider who finds a home in sport, and then must work her ass off to ascend to the highest levels of her discipline. Full Story
February 22, 2019 – Smutty Shout-Outs
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For Zoe from “the girls” – good luck to you on Monday. I know staying positive is easier said than done, and it can be annoying when you hear it because of course it’s scary and of course you worry. At the same time, you got this. This f-cking asshole “spot” is nothing. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Jussie Smollett turned himself into the police this morning in Chicago. He reportedly made a statement to police and was taken into custody. The police are expected to hold a press conference at some point today which is when they’ll likely lay out all their evidence. Read Full Intro
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On this week’s episode of What’s Your Drama, Sasha and I debate whether or not it’s a friendship dealbreaker if you don’t go to your best friend’s wedding - for a really good reason. Also Sasha tries not to judge me for the beauty treatment I really want to get Full Story