Celebrity Scoop – 01/04/2021

NICKI MINAJ SHARES PHOTOS OF HER BABY FOR THE FIRST TIME – (01/04/2021)

To celebrate the new year with her fans, Nicki Minaj shared photos and videos of her son. She gave birth 3 months ago and until now hadn’t released any photos of his face.

She wrote on Instagram: “Becoming a mom is by far the most fulfilling job I’ve ever taken on. Sending love to all the superhero mothers out there. Big hugs to all the women who have been pregnant during this challenging time.” In the post she also thanks her baby, Papa Bear, for choosing her as his mama.

His adorable photos are a bit like a fashion spread, you see him in different settings wearing designer baby cloths and sweatsuits. Minaj even topped off one of his looks with a gold chain.

HARRY STYLES RELEASES NEW VIDEO FEATURING PHOEBE WALLER-BRIDGE – (01/04/2021)

Harry Styles surprised fans with the premiere of his music video for “Treat People With Kindness.” The clip gives off the impression of ‘Broadway meets Frank Sinatra‘ and stars actress Phoebe Waller-Bridge.

The black and white video features Styles as a nightclub singer. Waller-Bridge is seen sitting in the audience sipping a martini. Next thing you know, she’s up on stage dancing with him. The pair wear matching outfits with white bellbottom pants and sweater vests. The dance concludes with the actress dipping Styles.

The One Direction alum debuted the video on New Year’s Day.

JENNIFER LOPEZ AMAZES AND CONFUSES FANS WITH NEW YEAR’S EVE COSTUME – (01/04/2021)

Jennifer Lopez wore some elaborate costume pieces during her incredible performance from Times Square on New Year’s eve. Fans zoomed in on the diamond studded head mask, that looked a lot like a jeweled hockey mask.

During her performance, she stripped off an over-sized gown to reveal a rhinestone bodysuit underneath and wore an odd diamond cage on her face.

Many fans online seemed to relate it to the wearing of face masks during the pandemic, others were completely confused. Some compared the net to sci-fi and fantasy movies.

Overall, when it came to her diamond headdress, fans seemed to be laughing with JLO, not at her.

Also during her performance, she debuted a brand new song called “In The Morning,” and sang her classic “Waiting For Tonight,” along with a medley of other hits.

BEYONCE: ‘2020 DIVIDED US AND UNITED US’ – (01/04/2021)

Beyonce gifted her female family members and friends with a gold, diamond encrusted chain that reads “2020” shaped like a hand giving the middle finger. Beyonce’s cousin Angie Beyince revealed the news on Instagram, writing, “@beyonce gifted all of her girls with this amazing custom 2020 necklace.  [middle finger emoji] 2020′ It’s a hand with middle finger and the year 2020 combined into one. When I opened it my eyes teared up because it is both Hilarious & Deeply Sentimental.”

She continued, “2020 has had ups and downs but over all its been a really weird and tuff year. Hopefully 2021 is good to the world.” 

In addition, Beyonce released a video montage of her life in 2020. She wrote to her fans, “2020 divided us and united us. Most could not see loved ones and we felt too many losses, but we were united by our humanity. This year for me has been about celebrating joy, chasing happiness, and living in love. As we all look forward and pray for new beginnings, my wish for you is that you honor yourself and those you love. Celebrate that you are an important individual who contributes to our beautiful collective. Here’s to a better and brighter 2021!”

BILLIE EILISH’S MOM WAS ONCE ON ‘FRIENDS’ WITH MATT LeBLANC – (01/04/2021)

Billie Eilish’s mom acted in an episode of Friends alongside Matt LeBlanc. Many fans were surprised a few weeks back when she was on Saturday Night Live and they played a clip of her mom appearing in a skit years earlier.

As for Friends, her mom, Maggie Baird was in Season 6. It’s the one where Joey loses his insurance, she portrays a casting director of his.

Eilish’s mom has also appeared in Walker Texas Ranger, X Files, Curb Your Enthusiasm, The West Wing, Charmed, among other films and television shows. Her last credited role was in 2016 for a short called I Am Be.

Eilish’s dad, Patrick O’Connell, is also an actor. He appeared in The West Wing along with projects like Iron Man, Supergirl, and Without A Trace. His last credited role was in 2016 for voicing a video game called Hitman.

CELEBRITY BIRTHDAYS – (01/04/2021)

Dave Foley (actor, NewsRadio, A Bug’s Life, Blast From The Past, Celebrity Poker Showdown) (59)

Michael Stipe (R.E.M. singer) (62)