Celebrity Scoop – 08/18/2020

MILEY CYRUS SET TO PERFORM AT VMAS 2020: Miley Cyrus has been announced as a performer for the upcoming 2020 MTV VMAs. The 27-year-old singer will be performing alongside previous announced artists The Weeknd, rapper Roddy Ricch, Colombian singer Maluma, boy band CNCO, BTS, J Balvin and Doja Cat at the August 30th event. The announcement was made just days after Cyrus released her new single, “Midnight Sky.” Miley last appeared at the 2019 VMAs and was host for the 2015 show, which featured many memorable moments.

THREE ELLEN PRODUCERS OUT: The Ellen DeGeneres Show is overhauling its production team. On Monday, staffers learned on a conference call that executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman have been fired following an internal investigation into a toxic workplace. DeGeneres herself reportedly spoke during the call and she apologized again to staffers; her new season will bow September 14. Allegations were first shared in BuzzFeed. (Variety)

TAYLOR SWIFT REVEALS THE EASTER EGGS AND SECRET MEANINGS BEHIND HER ‘CARDIGAN’ VIDEO – (08/18/2020)

Taylor Swift teamed up with VEVO for an episode of VEVO Footnotes, in which every Easter egg in her “cardigan” video is detailed.

Some of the more things that are revealed:

At :21 into the video, there’s a photo of a man. It’s Taylor’s grandfather Dean, who landed on the beaches at the Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942. She also references him in the folklore track “epiphany.”

At :42 into the video, the hands on the clock point to one and three – because Taylor’s favorite number is 13.

At :50, you can see a painting of a white house next to the piano. Taylor painted it herself during the first week of quarantine.

Swift also breaks down the scenes of nature that occur in the video, explaining that the forest represents “the evergreen beginning of a relationship where everything seems magical and full of beauty,” while the ocean stands in for the “isolation and fear involved while a relationship is breaking down.”

In addition to directing the video, Taylor also did her own hair, make-up and styling in the video due to COVID-19.

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BILLIE EILISH’S MOM PARTNERS WITH THE DARKROOM & INTERSCOPE TO FEED HUNGRY KIDS IN LOS ANGELES – (08/18/2020)

Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell’s mom Maggie Baird is joining forces with labels The Darkroom and Interscope Geffen A&M on a new initiative to feed Los Angeles children nourishing, plant-based meals.

The summer-long campaign, Support + Feed The Kids, launches with a cash donation from Interscope and The Darkroom (to provide meals to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro L.A., along with the donation of 100,000 salads and healthy snacks from French vegetable supplier Bonduelle to the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).

The initiative is part of Baird’s nonprofit organization Support + Feed, which she founded in the wake of the pandemic. Even before the pandemic, Support + Feed says Los Angeles County had the largest population in the country experiencing food insecurity.

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ED SHEERAN DEMO ALBUM UP FOR AUCTION: A rare copy of Ed Sheeran’s first demo album is being auctioned – and he is probably not happy about it. The 29-year-old singer recorded Spinning Man in 2004 at the age of 13 after experiencing his first heartbreak. Opening up about the demo in his 2014 book Ed Sheeran: A Visual Journey, he revealed that 19 of the 20 copies he made were in his possession and said he did not want anyone else to get their hands on a copy. Spinning Man features 14 tracks with titles including “Misery,” On My Mind” and “Moody Ballad of Ed.” According to British music memorabilia auction house Omega Auctions, Sheeran gave the CD to a family friend in 2009 during his busking days and it is being sold by a relative of the friend. The unearthed album is expected to fetch up to $13,000 when it goes under the hammer next month.

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Celebrity Scoop – 08/17/2020

BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS TO TAKE PLACE OCTOBER 14TH, KELLY CLARKSON HOSTING: The Billboard Music Awards have announced a new date for their 2020 awards show. The 2020 Billboard Music Awards will air October 14th on NBC. The awards were originally scheduled for April 29th. They had to postpone due to precautions over the COVID-19 pandemic. Kelly Clarkson will still host the Billboard Music Awards. It will be her third year in a row hosting the show.

ELLEN DEGENERES BURGLARY AN ‘INSIDE JOB’ – (08/17/2020)

Ellen DeGeneres seems to have made a lot of enemies. The talk show host, who is currently the subject of an internal investigation into her eponymous show over reports of a “toxic environment,” was also victimized in a burglary that police are calling an “inside job.”

The burglary took place last month at the $27 million estate she shares with wife Portia de Rossi, and a sheriff was quoted in a recent Montecito Association newsletter that the crime was committed by someone they know, according to reports. 

Her famous neighbors include Oprah Winfrey, Ariana Grande and now, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry. 

“If it had been a case of outsiders coming in and breaking and entering, I’d have alerted you to be on the lookout and lock up everything,” the newsletter read. “According to our very helpful Sheriff Lt. Arnoldi, that appears to be an inside job.”

The investigation is ongoing. 

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‘TRUTH HURTS’ LAWSUIT AGAINST LIZZO DISMISSED – (08/17/2020)

A California judge has dismissed the case against Lizzo regarding the writing credits and royalties of her hit song “Truth Hurts.”  According to The Hollywood Reporter, the U.S. District Court Dolly M. Gee dismissed a counter-lawsuit from brothers Justin and Jeremiah Raisen who claimed they deserved writing credits for “Truth Hurts.” The legal docs from Judge Gee said,  “Without deciding who, in fact, authored the songs at issue, and without reviewing the songs’ recordings or lyrics, the Court can determine that Counter claimants allege that the parties collaborated on, and finalized, one song — Healthy — before Lizzo allegedly copied portions of that song to make Truth Hurts.”

Gee continued, “As a matter of law, therefore, even if Counterclaimants are co-authors of Healthy, they have not alleged any ownership interest in Truth Hurts, which they claim is a derivative work of Healthy.”

Lizzo sued the brothers in October 2019. In her suit, she asked that she get a declaration saying that the Raisen brothers were not songwriters for the song and therefore were not entitled to any profits. They countersued the Detroit native and said that “Truth Hurts” was just another version of a song titled “Healthy” that they had all wrote in 2017. 

Lizzo denied their story, saying that the only lyric that is a product of their writing session is that ended up on “Truth Hurts” is: “I just did a DNA test turns out I’m a hundred percent that b–ch” — which was by songwriter Jesse Saint John Geller, who has received writing credit.

TOM CRUISE BANS CO-STARS FROM RUNNING NEAR HIM – (08/17/2020)

Tom Cruise seems like a complicated guy. The mysterious Scientologist and onscreen hero’s personal life has long been the subject of fascination, and weird reports have trickled out over his decades in the spotlight about his personal tics, none of which can really be verified.

The latest? He doesn’t let anyone run on-screen with him. Annabelle Wallis tells The Hollywood Reporter of starring with him in 2017’s The Mummy: “I got to run on-screen with him, but he told me no at first. He said, ‘Nobody runs on-screen [with me],’ and I said, ‘But I’m a really good runner.’ So, I would time my treadmill so that he’d walk in and see me run. And then he added all these running scenes. So, that was it.”

She says: “It was, like, better than an Oscar. I was so happy! I was so happy that I got to run on-screen with Tom Cruise.”

The action star is known for doing his own stunts. For 2018’s Mission: Impossible—Fallout alone, the 58-year-old performed a HALO (high altitude low opening) jump, which required a skydive from 25,000 feet with a parachute opening at below 3,000 feet.

Next up, he’s literally headed to space to film a movie, according to NASA.

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Celebrity Scoop – 08/14/2020

CHRISSY TEIGEN AND JOHN LEGEND ARE GOING FOR NO. 3? – (08/14/2020)

Fans are convinced that Chrissy Teigen and John Legend dropped a pregnancy scoop in Legend’s new “Wild” video. 

Released Thursday, viewers see the pair riding in a convertible, chilling on a beach … and then, the 34-year-old mother of two reveals what many are seeing as a growing belly. 

The model and cookbook author then retweeted Vevo’s tweet which read, “@johnlegend and @chrissyteigen drive us ‘Wild’ in the heartfelt visuals for John’s latest song with @garyclarkjr! Be sure to watch it now for a beautiful surprise!” She added a heart emoji to the RT. 

The pair share Miles, 2, and Luna, 4. 

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CHRISSY TEIGEN REVEALS SHE’S PREGNANT IN JOHN LEGEND’S NEW ‘WILD’ MUSIC VIDEO – (08/14/2020)

John Legend and Chrissy Teigen are expecting baby number three!

The couple relish in their romance while hinting at their growing family in Legend’s “Wild” music video that came out yesterday.

Director Nabil Elderkin helmed the romantic clip, 14 years after he first introduced the famous couple on the set of the Grammy-winning singer’s “Stereo” visual where Teigen first played his love interest. She reprises her destined role, but this time, in Mexico with their kids, four-year-old daughter Luna and two-year-old son Miles.

The visual shows horses galloping on the beach as waves crash against the shoreline and the couple kissing on a billowing white canopy bed and ends with Teigen and Legend cradling her stomach.

Shortly after YouTube premiered the music video, Vevo wrote on Twitter to catch the “beautiful surprise” in the clip, which Teigen retweeted.

Teigen later showed off her growing baby bump on her Instagram Stories and Twitter. “Look at this third baby s—,” said Teigen, wearing a pair of black leggings and an open blazer as she posed in a floor-length mirror. “What the … oh my God.”

“Wild” features Gary Clark Jr. and comes off Legend’s seventh studio album “Bigger Love,” which peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard 200.

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LADY GAGA TO PERFORM AT 2020 MTV VMAS – (08/14/2020)

Lady Gaga has been announced as the latest musical guest to join the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards lineup.

Her appearance on the August 30th broadcast will mark Gaga’s first VMAs performance since 2013, when she performed “Applause” from her album Artpop.

Gaga is up for nine nominations at the 2020 VMAs. She co-leads the field with her “Rain on Me” collaborator Ariana Grande.

Earlier this week, it was announced that The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma, and CNCO will be joining the Video Music Awards bill. They join previously announced performers BTS, Doja Cat, and J Balvin.

All of the artists are set to give their performances from various outdoor locations throughout New York City; original plans to hold the ceremony at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn were scrapped earlier this month.

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THE WEEKND DONATES $300,000 TO BEIRUT RELIEF FUND: The Weeknd has donated $300,000 to Global Aid for Lebanon, which will go to assist victims of the explosion that happened in Beirut last week. Wassim “Sal” Slaiby, The Weeknd’s manager, made the announcement on social media. Previously this year, The Weeknd also donated funds to the Black Lives Matter movement, MusiCares’ COVID-19 relief fund, the Colin Kaepernick Know Your Rights Camp Legal Defense Initiative, and the National Bail Out.

NICK CANNON IS NOT SUING VIACOMCBS – (08/14/2020)

Nick Cannon has denied reports that he plans to file a $1.5 billion lawsuit against ViacomCBS for the rights of his show Wild N’ Out. According to TMZ, Nick’s rep said that the reports are inaccurate and he is currently focusing on bringing people together and fighting bigotry, racism and hate.

As previously reported, ViacomCBS severed ties with Cannon after comments that were deemed anti-semitic on his Cannon’s Class podcast.

NICK CANNON AND JESSICA WHITE CALL IT QUITS

In other news, Jessica White revealed on Instagram that she and Nick are no longer together. She wrote, “Someone who values you, wouldn’t ever put themselves in a position to lose you. I’m so blessed, I’m whole, and ready to embrace a single life free from all baggage.”

She continued, “I wish nothing but the best for @nickcannon But truly excited for the next chapter in my life. Someone tag Brad Pitt and let him know I’m single and momma has an abundance of pure love to give! Hahahahaha.”

A few weeks back, White revealed that she and Nick were together despite the announcement that he was expecting another child with Brittany Bell.

AMC TO SELL MOVIE TICKETS FOR $0.15: In preparation for its reopening on August 20th, AMC Theatres says it will bring back 15-cent movie ticket prices, which is what they cost at the chain’s first Kansas City location in 1920. “As our guests return on our first day of resumed operations on August 20, we invite them to join us in celebrating a return to the movies, and in celebrating 100 years of AMC making smiles happen with movies at 1920 prices of only 15 cents each,” AMC Entertainment CEO Adam Aron said in a statement. Initially, 100 theaters will open, with plans to open an additional 300 over the next two weeks. 

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Celebrity Scoop – 08/13/2020

ED SHEERAN & WIFE CHERRY SEABORN EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD – (08/13/2020)

Ed Sheeran and Cherry Seaborn are reportedly expecting, according to The Sun.

The news follows Ed’s announcement that he is taking a break from music at the end of 2019, following over two years of touring.

The Sun also reports that Cherry shared the news with some of her closest circle of friends online this week. “It’s a really happy time and their families are all totally delighted for them and cannot wait to meet the new arrival,” the source adds.

The source added, “They’re just making the last of the preparations at home, and the baby is expected later this summer.”

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DJ STEPHEN tWITCH BOSS SAYS THERE’S ‘LOVE’ ON ‘ELLEN DEGENERES’ SET – (08/13/2020)

While widespread reports of a “toxic” workplace environment has recently plagued the Ellen DeGeneres Show and sparked an investigation by WarnerMedia, she has her defenders among celebrities and co-workers alike.

Stephen “tWitch” Boss, who joined the show as house DJ in 2014, tells Us Weekly that while DeGeneres and the show aren’t perfect, they’re not toxic either.

He says: “We can’t speak too much legally about it, but I’ll say this, there’s been love. Obviously there’s some things to address, but from my standpoint and from countless others, there’s been love. I’ll just leave it at that until there’s a time where we can address more publicly. There’s been love and there’ll will continue to be love.”

After reports of a hostile work environment went viral, DeGeneres sent a not to her staff: “On day one of our show, I told everyone in our first meeting that The Ellen DeGeneres Show would be a place of happiness – no one would ever raise their voice, and everyone would be treated with respect. Obviously, something changed, and I am disappointed to learn that this has not been the case. And for that, I am sorry. Anyone who knows me knows it’s the opposite of what I believe and what I hoped for our show.”

Katy Perry and Kevin Hart are among the celebs defending her as well. 

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IS TYRA BANKS ENGAGED? Tyra Banks has sparked engagement rumors after being spotted with a significant sparkler on that finger. The 46-year-old was photographed leaving her Santa Monica theme park, ModelLand with boyfriend Louis Bélanger-Martin. The pair were first linked in October of 2019. 

KAIA GERBER AND CARA DELEVINGNE GET TATS: Twinning! Kaia Gerber and Cara Delevingne got matching tattoos. “Happy birthday to my solemate,” the 18-year-old Gerber posted on Instagram alongside pictures of the duo’s hands interlocked and another of the matching ink, which read “solemate.” The pair have sparked romance rumors, as have Delevingne and Margaret Qualley recently. (Page Six) 

MAYA RUDOLPH TO REPORT FOR DUTY: Saturday Night Live star Maya Rudolph is super-psyched to play Kamala Harris now that the senator has been selected as Joe Biden’s running mate. “That’s spicy,” she told EW of Biden’s pick. Rudolph is Emmy nominated for her portrayal of Harris on SNL. John Mulaney has taken on the role of Biden and Alec Baldwin has historically taken on the role of Donald Trump.

MULAN FOR $30? Disney is desperate to drum up revenue for tentpoles like the $200M Mulan, which has repeatedly been removed from release over COVID. Right now, the live-action remake will debut on Disney+ beginning September 4th, and Disney will make it available for $29.99 for streamer’s 60 million customers. 

DEMI LOVATO TEASES NEW SONG FROM UPCOMING ‘#D7’ ALBUM – (08/13/2020)

Demi Lovato has teased a new song from her upcoming as-yet-untitled album on social media.

In a short Instagram Story clip, Demi sits in a car while grooving to one of her brand-new songs off her upcoming seventh studio album. She sings lyrics that seem taken straight from her own experiences with relationships and sobriety: “I know I made it hard for you/And I owe my part, I’ll tell the truth/You said that it’d be over/If I didn’t get sober/ Sober.”

Demi used a GIF of a teapot in the Story, indicating she was giving fans some tea. She captioned the video “#D7.”

Demi’s new album, the follow-up to 2017’s Tell Me You Love Me, has yet to be officially announced. It will be her first collection of new music since her near-fatal overdose in 2018.

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Celebrity Scoop – 08/12/2020

THE WEEKND, RODDY RICCH & MALUMA TO PERFORM AT MTV VMAS – (08/12/2020)

The Weeknd, Roddy Ricch, Maluma and CNCO have been added to the lineup of the MTV VMAs.

This will be The Weeknd’s second VMA performance; he last appeared on the show in 2015. He has six nods this year, including Video of the Year, Artist of the Year and Best R&B Video.

It’s Roddy Ricch’s first appearance on the VMAs – he has three nods, including Song of the Year.

Maluma has one nod, while CNCO has two.

All four acts join previously announced performers Doja Cat, J Balvin and BTS. Keke Palmer is hosting.

Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga are this year’s leading nominees, with nine each.

The MTV VMAs will not take place at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, as previously planned. Instead, the performances will originate from outdoor locations around New York City. The show airs August 30th.

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LADY GAGA REVEALS SHE TAKES ANTI-PSYCHOTIC MEDICATION: Lady Gaga has revealed that she takes anti-psychotic drug olanzapine because she “can’t always control what her brain does.” Olanzapine is used to treat schizophrenia and bipolar. She released a song about it on her latest album, Chromatica. Speaking to Zane Lowe on Apple Music’s Beats 1, Gaga explained: “I wrote a song on Chromatica called ‘911,’ and it’s about an anti-psychotic that I take and it’s because I can’t always control things that my brain does and I have to take medication to stop the process that occurs.” She added, “I know I have mental issues and I know that they can sometimes render me non-functional as a human.”

REPORT: NICK CANNON PLANS TO SUE VIACOM FOR $1.5 BILLION – (08/12/2020)

Reports say that Nick Cannon is planning to sue ViacomCBS for $1.5 billion — which is the estimated value of his hit show Wild’n Out. As previously reported, ViacomCBS severed ties with Cannon following statements he made about the Jewish community.

 A member of Nick’s team told The Shaderoom about the upcoming suit, “It is just that simple, ‘Wild’N Out belongs to Nick! The show was created by Nick Cannon with his idea and original thought. Wild’N Out has brought billions of dollars in revenue to Viacom since 2015. And Nick deserves and has earned everything it is worth.”

The source continued, “From the platforms he provides for other entertainers, the jobs he creates for black youth, the time he gives to mentoring incarcerated men and women, to the money he gives back and puts into communities, homelessness, and people less fortunate. He is constantly evolving both spiritually and mentally, as well as, taking action in learning, education and bridging the gap within the Jewish and African American communities, so that it will allow us to build relationships, work together and learn from each other in order to move forward in equality.”

Nick’s team said that he plans to use the money from the suit to invest in better education in underserved communities, as well as creating psychological programs, youth organizations, and developing inner city communities.

The source added, “If Viacom believes in growth, equality, education, then Viacom will do what is right and pay Nick what they owe, and giving him his $1.5 brand.”

THE FRESH PRINCE RETURNS: Will Smith is going to bring a very different version of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air to the small screen, via Smith’s Westbrook Studios and Universal TV. He was inspired by a fan-made trailer that went viral in 2019. Morgan Cooper created the trailer, which reimagined the show as a drama with a darker undertone that portrayed a different side of a the story of a West Philly teen going to live with his uncle in Bel-Air after getting into trouble. Cooper is working on the show along with showrunner Chris Collins. 

ZAC EFRON TO STAR IN 3 MEN AND A BABY REMAKE: Zac Efron has boarded a remake of Three Men and a Baby, a remake of the 1987 comedy being produced for Disney+. Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson starred in the original, which chronicled their woes as bachelors caring for, and then falling for, a baby. 

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CHRIS PRATT AND KATHERINE SCHWARZENEGGER WELCOME BABY GIRL – (08/11/2020)

Chris Pratt and Katherine Schwarzenegger have welcomed their first child together, a little girl. The 30-year-old’s brother Patrick confirmed the news to ET, saying that his sister and brother-in-law are “doing great.” The pair shared the first photo of Lyla Maria on Monday, writing: “We are beyond thrilled to announce the birth of our daughter Lyla Maria Schwarzenegger Pratt.” 

Pratt included two Bible verses in his caption:  The first, Psalm 126:3, read, “The LORD has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”

“Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward,” read the second, Psalm 127:3-4. “Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one’s youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate.”

A source tells People that they spend the weekend at home after welcoming their new bundle: “They knew they were having a girl and were thrilled about it. Kat had a good pregnancy and she is hoping for a quick recovery. So far, so good. She is going through all the first-time mom emotions. She is extremely happy, but a bit tired and overwhelmed. Chris keeps being amazing though. It’s comforting for Kat that he is already a dad and understands how it is to have a newborn.”

Because of the new coronavirus restrictions, their extended family couldn’t meet the baby, including grandparents Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. 

“As soon as Kat and the baby got home from the hospital, Maria and Arnold visited. They are both proud grandparents of course. They also visited over the weekend. Maria is making sure that Kat has everything she needs,” the insider tells People. 

Her siblings Christina and Christopher also visited. 

The baby joins big brother Jack, who turns 8 on August 17th. The 41-year-old Pratt shares Jack with his ex-wife Anna Faris. 

“Jack will be a great big brother. Katherine always says that he is the sweetest, most caring boy. Katherine thinks Chris is an amazing dad. She allowed herself to fall in love with Chris quickly because she early on realized that he is a great family guy,” an insider told People in April. “She loves being an extra mom to Jack.”

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ANTONIO BANDERAS TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID ON 60th BIRTHDAY – (08/11/2020)

Antonio Banderas had a bummer birthday. The Pain and Glory star revealed on social media in Spanish: ““I want to make it public that today, Aug. 10, I am forced to celebrate my 60th birthday in quarantine, having tested positive for the COVID-19 disease, caused by the coronavirus.”

“I would like to add that I feel relatively good, just a little more tired than usual, and am confident that I will recover as soon as possible following medical instructions that I hope will allow me to overcome the infectious period that I am suffering, and that is affecting so many people around the planet,” the actor wrote.

“I will take advantage of this isolation to read, write, rest and continue making plans to begin to give meaning to my 60 years, to which I arrive full of enthusiasm. A big hug to everyone,” Banderas concluded.

His ex-wife Melanie Griffith was also celebrating her birthday, and on Sunday, she shared details, saying her ex Banderas, plus her exes Steven Bauer and Don Johnson, her children and good friends had all checked in with her over FaceTime … plus her pals Eli and Kevin decorated her private gate with birthday flare. 

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CARDI B DEFENDS DECISION TO PUT KYLIE JENNER IN ‘WAP’ VIDEO – (08/11/2020)

Cardi B has defended her decision to include Kylie Jenner in her new video for “WAP.” As previously reported, a Change.org petition was created to remove Kylie from the clip. The petition now has over 65,000 signatures. 

In now deleted tweets, Cardi said that she put Kylie in the video because Kylie “treated my sister and daughter so lovely at her kid bday party.” She continued, “Travis and Set are real close and Kris Jenner have giving me advice on certain things I ask for and her husband real cool with mine.”

Later a fan tweeted, “Normani did ALL this and Kylie walked down the hall and opened a door. If that’s not a perfect visual indication of Black women having to do the most and white women do the bare minimum to get somewhere, I don’t know what is.”

Cardi responded, “Normani is one of the best female artist that dances Like she dances her f*ckin a** off! Why would she open a door? Please tell me how that would make sense? The best part of the song is the beat & hook it what makes you want to shake your a**.”

She continued, “Not everything is about race. Theres issues out here in the world that it is about race that I i preach all the time about. This is not about f*ckin race.”

SIDE NOTE

.“WAP,” which also features Megan Thee Stallion, also includes appearances from  Normani, Rosalía, Mulatto, Sukihana and Rubi Rose. The video has nearly 60 million views in 72 hours.

PORTIA DE ROSSI SAYS ELLEN DEGENERES IS GREAT: Portia de Rossi told a photographer that her wife Ellen DeGeneres is doing “great” amid WarnerMedia’s investigation into the toxic work environment at her eponymous show. When pressed on whether she’d push forward with her show, which is set to go back on the air in September, de Rossi said “yes.” (Page Six) 

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SIMON COWELL BREAKS HIS BACK – (08/10/2020)

America’s Got Talent maestro Simon Cowell broke his back and underwent surgery Saturday night, according to multiple reports. The 60-year-old was rushed to a hospital after an e-bike crash in the courtyard of his Malibu home. 

“Simon has broken his back and will be having surgery this evening,” a rep for Cowell confirmed on Saturday night.

“Simon had a fall from his bike on Saturday afternoon whilst testing his new electric bike in the courtyard at his house in Malibu with his family,” the rep added.

Cowell has been quarantining with his partner Lauren Silverman and their son Eric, 6, as well as her son Adam, 14, from a previous relationship. Cowell was due to return to AGT this week with his co-hosts Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Sofia Vergara, with the first live show since the onset of the pandemic airing Tuesday. 

Cowell is frequently photographed on bikes and has credited it with a nearly 60-pound weight loss. 

On Sunday, sources told Page Six that the star is in “recovery and asleep. He had to have a big surgery, he’s got a number of breaks and has had to have a metal rod put into his back. When he fell off the bike he landed right on his back which broke in a number of places,” noting it “was six-hour surgery overnight on Saturday.”

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SIMON COWELL THANKS FANS: After breaking his back testing out an e-bike, Simon Cowell went through surgery, but is on the road to recovery. The America’s Got Talent judge spoke out, thanking fans for their support. He said on social: “Some good advice… If you buy an electric trail bike, read the manual before you ride it for the first time. I have broken part of my back. Thank you to everyone for your kind messages. And a massive thank you to all the nurses and doctors. Some of the nicest people I have ever met. Stay safe everyone Simon.” (The Blast) 

2020 MTV VMAS WON’T BE INSIDE AFTER ALL: The 2020 MTV Video Music Awards will not take place indoors at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn as planned due to the pandemic. “In close consultation with state and local health officials‎, it became clear at this time that outdoor performances with limited or no audience would be more feasible and safer than an indoor event,” MTV said. “The VMAs will highlight the boroughs in an exciting show and return to Barclays Center in 2021. MTV will continue to work closely with the Department of Health, state and local officials, the medical community, and key stakeholders to ensure the safety of all involved.” Keke Palmer is hosting the August 30th event. Lined up to perform are BTS, Doja Cat and J Balvin. Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga go into the competition with a leading nine nominations apiece. Billie Eilish and The Weeknd follow with six nominations each.

KANYE WEST REVEALS 2020 POTUS PLANS – (08/10/2020)

Kanye West has laid out his position on various issues. According to TMZ, West has revealed that his presidential platform is titled Creating a Culture of Life — and it looks as if he is planning to appeal to both Democrats and Republicans. He plans to focus on freedom of religion, education, prison reform and more. 

Kanye’s first goal as president is to “restore faith and revive our Constitutional commitment to freedom of religion and the free exercise of one’s faith, demonstrated by restoring prayer in the classroom including spiritual foundations.” He also wants to better support faith-based groups. 

Next, he plans to reduce both household and student loan debt. He also plans to focus on reforming the United States education system so that it “serves the most at-risk and vulnerable populations, allowing the widest possible range of educational and vocational paths to job opportunities and career success.” 

He added that as president, he also wants to “maintain a strong national defense,” but is not interested in starting decades-long wars.

On prison reform, he said that he wants to promote policies that “treat all Americans the same, regardless of race, color, or ethnicity.” And, he promises to protect the environment by promoting clean air and water as well as renewables.

The documents end with a request to donate to the Ye 2020 campaign.

REPORT: KANYE WEST COULD FACE ELECTION FRAUD INVESTIGATION

In other news, reports say that Kanye could face election fraud investigation. According to NJ.com, Kanye’s home state of Illinois removed his name from the ballot due to invalid signatures on his petition. In addition, he also withdrew his campaign in New Jersey after hundreds of signatures drew scrutiny from an election’s lawyer.

White House correspondent and CNN political analyst April Ryan said that this could cause some legal issues for the music and fashion icon. She tweeted this past weekend, “Two states declaring #KanyeWest ineligible to be on #POTUS ballot due to faulty signatures could open him up to an #ElectionFraud investigation. I would imagine other states where reported GOP operatives assisted him to get on the ballot will soon be reviewing. #Election2020.”

NICK CANNON SAY HE PLANS TO VOTE FOR KANYE

Meanwhile, Nick Cannon told TMZ’s cameramen that he plans to vote for Kanye. When asked about it, he said, “we need another black man in the White House.” When the photographer pointed out that there is no way that Kanye can win the election at this point, he said, “stranger things have happened in 2020.”

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Read Kanye’s plan: https://bit.ly/3fCYeja

Kanye West Could Face Election Fraud Investigation: Report: https://bit.ly/3in7lpY

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