Keke Palmer Explains Why She Prefers To Not Date Celebs

Unlike many other celebrities, Keke Palmer keeps her romances private. In a day and age where everyone seems to aspire to be "#RelationshipGoals" as they post every detail of their personal lives on social media, many times with their equally-as-famous partners, Keke says she prefers to date people outside of the spotlight.

There have been rumors that the talk show host has snagged herself a new man, but she remains tight-lipped about her relationships. "I don’t really do relationship stuff online, mainly because I don’t know how I would do it without looking, like, cheesy or something, you know?” she told Harper's Bazaar. "Yes, I’m a hundred percent authentic, but there is stuff that I do save for family and friends... I do have a Finsta. Sometimes I forget to post on there, ’cause I do post a lot of real moments and raw moments on my main Instagram page. But at the same time, when it comes to romance, [posting about it] doesn’t really come naturally to me, so I feel like, why force it?”

It doesn't sound as if Keke has ruled out the possibility that she'll ever date a celebrity, but it isn't likely. “I’ve always had the same philosophy when it comes to dating,” she said. “Not that I wouldn’t give someone a try. But trying to keep my private life outside of my work life, to me, it’s easiest when you don’t date someone with the same career.” Unsurprisingly, Keke Palmer also added that it's difficult to figure out who wants to get to know her for her, and who just wants to latch onto her coattails.

“And it’s not just romantic relationships. It’s friends too," she told the magazine. "That wavering, that’s the most traumatic thing about fame. And that can really tear at your self-esteem if you let it. ’Cause the reality is you really might be a great person, you really might be that fun to be around, you might be that lovable, but because you’re always having to protect yourself from what people may want from you, you can’t even embrace the fact that maybe it’s all true.”

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Mike Tyson Believes Murder Of Tupac Shakur Was "Planned In Advance"

On September 7, 1996, Mike Tyson hit the ring. The boxing legend was facing off with Bruce Seldon at the MGM Grand and everyone who was anyone descended on Las Vegas. Suge Knight attended the fight with Tupac Shakur, a friend of Tyson's, but following the event, the Death Row figures were involved in a brawl inside of a hotel. Hours later, someone pulled up alongside Tupac and Suge's vehicle and opened fire, injuringg the rapper. He died six days later.

Days ago, Fat Joe and Mike Tyson linked up for a quarantine chat where they shared stories about music, boxing, and growing up in New York. Fat Joe wanted to know what it was like for Tyson to hear about Tupac Shakur being murdered just hours after seeing him at the fight. “I never said this, but all that stuff was planned in advance... I believe that the fight was the opportunity for it to happen," Tyson said of Tupac's slaying. "I just believe that was the perfect opportunity for something like that to happen... Everybody knew everybody was going to be there. And the people that wasn't there, wasn't there because they knew who was going to be there."

"This is the real. Tupac was just a force," Tyson added about his late friend. "He was just an uncontrolled force and that was the problem. He was powerful and he just—no one could control him." Watch Mike Tyson chop it up with Fat Joe for close to an hour below.

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Tory Lanez Crowns French Montana The Winner Of Their IG Music Battle

Quarantine Radio was already a hit on Tuesday (March 31), but Tory Lanez wanted to end the month going head-to-head with French Montana. Since everyone has been stuck inside due to the COVID-19 quarantine, artists have been hosting living room concerts and fun music battles. We've watched as Timbaland and Swizz Beatz played their greatest hits, along with Hit-Boy and Boi-1da who had viewers grooving on Instagram Live. Tory Lanez has been entertaining tens of thousands of Instagram users for days now as he's introduced his Quarantine Radio, and he kicked things up a notch by challenging French Montana to a battle.

The two artists shared a split-screen on Instagram Live, but before everything went down, Tory Lanez admitted that he knew French Montana was coming in hot with all of his hits. "@frenchmontana I AINT DUCKING NOTHING !!!!" Tory joked in a caption. "Lmaooo let’s go ! I ain’t underestimating u either . U think u slick with your 100023763 million features and remixes !!! I’m betting on my self let’s goo !!!!!!!!"

Following the battle, Tory was quick to admit defeat. "WINNER !!!!!!!! I give my vote to @frenchmontana," he wrote in a caption to a photo of Montana. "I ain’t gone lie I knew my OG was gone win off time in the game alone ... was mad fun !!! 😂😂 QUARANTINE RADIO COMES BACK THURSDAY LETS GO !!!!!!!! #QUARANTINE QUARANTINE QUARANTINE." Check out a few clips below and let us know who you think should have taken the crown.

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Chuck D Reveals Public Enemy Breakup With Flavor Flav Was Staged

Public Enemy has been making headlines for less than favorable news as of late. The iconic rap group was reportedly at odds over a performance that was to be held at a Bernie Sanders rally. After it was announced that Public Enemy would be taking to the stage, Flavor Flav came forward to denounce the show. A war of words between members Chuck D and Flav ensued, and news was shared that Flav was no longer in the group.

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The exchange between the longtime friends and collaborators came off as bizarre to fans who couldn't believe that they were breaking down, but Chuck D told People's Party with Talib Kweli that it was all staged to prove a point. "The murder of Pop Smoke, man, to see that, it was like the flashback to Nipsey Hussle last year," Chuck D said. "It got to be like, do rappers need to be killed to get noticed in hip hop? And this whole thing  of bad news is the news and making people like—my daughter Dominique, who runs my company, she's often like, 'Dad, that's not a good look.' And I'm like when the f*ck does the good look get acknowledged because the bad look got an elevator and a rocket to it."

So, because Flavor Flav has been taking a few hits in the media lately and his "stock was low", they concocted a storyline that would grab the attention of the masses. "Flav doesn't know the difference between Bernie Sanders, Barry Sanders, or Colonel Sanders. He don't give a f*ck," Chuck D joked. He explained how they came up with the plan behind the scenes. "I'm not saying it's a hoax. I'm saying the original intention was to get your attention and not play attention, get you to pay attention."

Flav can't be fired, anyway, because Chuck says "he's a partner." Listen to Chuck D speak about the importance of Flav in Public Enemy and explain his plot below.

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Wayne Brady Is Quarantined With Daughter, "Best Friend" Ex-Wife, & Ex's BF

The COVID-19 quarantine is forcing some people to go outside of their comfort zones in order to maintain some semblance of normal life. Yet, not everyone has the stomach, or the healthy relationship with their ex, to go as far as Wayne Brady. In an interview with Access, Brady admitted that he's been under quarantine with his ex-wife and her boyfriend as they co-parent.

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"Me ex-wife Mandy and I, we have a different and I think a very special situation than a lot of people that co-parent," he said. "Our daughter is 17 so it's also different than if she were five. For the entire duration of her life, we have co-parented as best friends. We've also lived seven minutes away from each other at the most. Right now, we live virtually next door to each other so our quarantining is a little different. We quarantine between both of our homes and I've got a big backyard and lots of land, so we share this land and this space."

Brady went on to say that his daughter, his ex-wife, and his ex-wife's boyfriend are all a family so they naturally share resources and space. "This new nuclear family... Family is everything to me, so moments like this bring you closer," he said. "So, we've been doing TikToks, we've been playing board games, we played Spades, Hearts. We've been in my studio writing songs, we sing together and freestyling, walking the dogs up the canyon up the street." He added that they're taking advantage of this "time out" to strengthen their bond as a family. Could you live with your ex and their new partner under quarantine? Check out Wayne Brady speak about his healthy family relationship and more in full below.

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Lauren London Shares Tribute To Nipsey Hussle On Anniversary Of His Death

It's been one year to the day since Nipsey Hussle was gunned down in Los Angeles. The rapper's legacy has continued to make an impact on communities worldwide as rivals have made amends and groups that were once at odds have come together to uplift the next generation of leaders. The trial of Eric Holder, the man who allegedly shot Nipsey Hussle that fateful day, is on the horizon, but in the meantime, Nipsey's loved ones have paid tribute to the slain rapper, including the love of his life, Lauren London.

As thousands of Nipsey fans praised the rapper on the one-year anniversary of his death, Lauren London took to her Instagram account to share heartwarming words dedicated to her late partner. We've included her words in their entirety as she penned it to maintain the integrity of the message.

It reads:

Time is deceptive
It’s been a year since you transitioned
The pain is as heavy today as it was a year ago
God knows I would give anything to see you again
I didn’t think I was going to survive a second of any of this
Prayers have kept me together
The kids keep me going and
Gods Grace and Mercy have carried me this far
As today makes a year
I stand strong because of you
Because I know you wouldn’t have it any other way
Because I recall every late night conversation we had about resilience and fear
Because you were my greatest teacher and because you are still with us, in spirit

With
every breath i take
I honor you
I carry this pain with purpose
I promise I will make you proud
I promise to apply everything you taught me
In life and in death
Ermias Asghedom
There will never be another
Until we are together again....
I love you beyond human understanding ( but you know that already)🏁

The Marathon Continues. Check out the Instagram post by Lauren London below.

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DaniLeigh Addresses DaBaby Dating Rumors On IG Live

When two attractive artists work together, the public is quick to assume that there is something romantic going on behind the scenes. However, before DaniLeigh and DaBaby released their joint track "Levi High," there was already a bit of drama cooking up on social media. DaniLeigh and MeMe, the mother of DaBaby's child, were engaged in a back and forth earlier this month that stemmed from allegations that DaniLeigh was hooking up with the Kirk rapper.

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"Sis got me blocked , but word keeps getting back to me .. so hopefully the energy is the same in real life," MeMe tweeted in early March. She called DaniLeigh "obsessed" while the rapper told a Twitter user that MeMe was harassing her because she was "bored." Speculation regarding her relationship with DaBaby has been a topic of gossip, and now DaniLeigh is addressing the rumors straight on.

In an online interview with Kendra G of Chicago's WGCI radio, the rapper said that people have tried to attach her to celebrities in the past, including Chris Brown. The two worked on the remix to her track "Easy" and after the music video dropped, people assumed they were dating, as well. DaniLeigh claims she's not dating anyone right now but when asked about DaBaby, she acted a bit coy and took a pause before saying they weren't together. Check out the clip to watch her reaction for yourself.

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Sings a new song that she has on the way! Plus, will her Meet & Greets be different once we go back to normal?

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Fredo Bang Accused Of Colorism By Godfrey Over "Light-Skin" Preferences

The topic of colorism is a sensitive one in various communities, but Fredo Bang has become a target following comments he made on Vlad TV. The rapper recently sat down for a lengthy interview where he spoke about his incarceration, his homosexual father, living with PTSD, and his lyrical choices. With the latter, Vlad brought up the rapper's song "Famous Crushes" where he mentions JT from City Girls. Fredo admitted that he used her name in the song because it rhymed and in real life, he isn't attracted to dark-skinned women.

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Vlad relayed the story to Godfrey, and the comedian gave his take on why Fredo Bang would feel that way about women who share his complexion. "It's colorist and it's almost kind of a self-hatred type of thing," Godfrey said. "Maybe growing up he was made fun of for being dark. I know what that's like. And the negativity of dark skin has been around for so long, but a lot of people are breaking that, which is great. I think dark-skinned women are finally getting a little bit of shine."

Godfrey went on to speak about the impact of colorism in the music industry and shared a few controversial statements of his own as he told light-skinned people to "bow down to their originators." Check out the clip from Godfrey's interview below.

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Lizzo Thanks Healthcare Workers By Giving Hospital Staffers Free Lunches

Medical and healthcare workers are putting in overtime. As many people complain about being "bored in the house and in the house bored" while stuck at home during this quarantine, hospital staff and emergency responders aren't taking days off. Some are risking their lives as they as understaffed and overworked helping patients who have been diagnosed with COVID-19, so pop star Lizzo wanted to give back and say thank you with free lunches.

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Lizzo shared a video on Instagram that showed healthcare hospital staff receiving boxes of food. "We wanted to send lunches to hospitals across the country to show our appreciation for the medical workers," she wrote in the caption of the clip while including a link for the public to donate. She also recently gave a shout out to Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit.

"You guys are putting yourselves on the frontline, so because of that, I wanted to treat y'all to a meal," she tweeted. "Lunch on me! I love you guys. Thank you so much for being the heroes in this story." Check out videos from Lizzo as she praises healthcare workers and check out a few thank you messages from hospital staffers who received free meals from the singer.

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Tiffany Haddish Says Studio Rejected "Girls Trip 2," Cast Is Writing Script Anyway

There have been rumors about a Girls Trip 2 film for the better part of a year, but Tiffany Haddish says it just may come to fruition—in a different form. Last year, the Girls Trip star told Page Six that even though the first film was a massive success at the box office, studio executives haven't moved forward with the sequel. “I’ve even written a script for it. Me and the girls punched it up and made it good," Tiffany said back in May 2019. "They don’t want it. We understood how much money could be made, and they don’t want to pay it. So I doubt it."

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In a recent interview with Huffington Post, the actress shared that during this COVID-19 quarantine, she's been in regular contact with her Girls Trip co-stars Queen Latifah, Regina King, and Jada Pinkett-Smith. The film was a breakout performance for Tiffany Haddish—who only made $80K for her appearance—and she claims that the studios won't move forward because production is asking for "too much money."

Nevertheless, the four stars of the film decided to hop on video conference calls to iron out a new script as a unit. “We might decide not to even make it ‘Girls Trip,’” the actress told Huffington Post. “Maybe we’ll do a different story just in case no one wants to make ‘Girls Trip 2.’” Did you enjoy Girls Trip enough to head back to theaters for a sequel?

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Flo Milli Brushes Off The Envy On "Not Friendly"

Although music industry activity has been put on hold temporarily, we've been getting a ton of dope music in recent times, especially from artists that are just starting to catch a buzz right now. Flo Milli is among the artists that everyone should be keeping an eye out for this year. After making rounds on Soundcloud with "Beef FloMix" last year, which has recently gained even more traction on TikTok, she's received praise from Cardi B, Rico Nasty, SZA, and Halle Berry.

Today, she returned with her latest single, "Not Friendly." With rambunctious energy and infectious hook, she flexes her lyrical dexterity and aggressive delivery on the record which is bound to keep her buzz running high.

Check her latest record, "Not Friendly" below.

Quotable Lyrics
Girls be acting
I can tell that you're pretending
These hoes really be jealous
That's the reason I'm not friendly
I hear these haters talking shit
It really don't offend me
'Cause in the crowd full of pussies
I see that you blending

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Lil Quill Drops Off Eerie Banger "Feel Like"

Whether alongside Yung Mal as Mal and Quill or doing his solo work, Lil Quill has continued to make strides in Atlanta and beyond. It does feel like we don't get as much music from him or Yung Mal as much as we would like but they do come through with bangers every so often. Earlier today, Quill unleashed his new single, "Feel Like." Straight out the trenches, the production sounds like it would soundtrack a horror film which only enhanced by Quill's deadpan delivery. 

Hopefully, this is a sign that he has some new music on the way. The rapper released his last project, Don Quillion last fall. Keep your eyes peeled for more new music from Lil Quill in the forthcoming future and check his new song below.

Quotable Lyrics
That's tragic, she sexy
I done get paid for my birthday bashes
Fall off, they vanish like magic
No talkin', get hit with that action

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Quelle Chris & Homeboy Sandman Connect For "Sacred Safe"

Quelle Chris has teamed up with Chris Keys, once again, for their forthcoming project, Innocent Country 2. Today, they unleashed the new single off of the project "Sacred Safe" ft. fellow Melo Music Group member, Homeboy Sandman who he previously tapped for 2017's "Pendulum Swing." Chris Keys and Quelle Chris co-produced a funky, soulful and psychedelic instrumental as Quelle Chris and Homeboy Sandman keep their pen game sharp.

"As a friend and brother and artist I’ve learned more than I can begin to get into here. He respects the sh*t out of the craft. He honors the energy in the words he casts. He’s always seeking growth. He bleeds. He’s the real deal," Quelle Chris told HypeBeast about working with Homeboy Sandman.

Quelle Chris and Chris Keys previously released their single, "Living Happy" as the lead single. Innocent County 2 drops on April 24th.

Quotable Lyrics
Today, I'm feelin' even worse, B
Every single person on Earth irks me, Lord have Mercy
The skin affliction of my pigment's now extended to my upper arm
I have no idea what a gwarn

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"Living Single" Star T.C. Carson Talks Firing & Execs Giving "'Friends' Everything"

In 1993, a cast of actors came together with hopes that their television sitcom would be a hit. It carried on for five seasons and now 27 years later, it's a beloved series that is a favorite among multiple generations. Living Single starred Queen Latifah, Kim Coles, Erika Alexander, and Kim Fields as 20-somethings navigating their careers and love lives in the big city. Of course, we can't forget about their neighbors, portrayed by John Henton and T.C. Carson, who added to the comedic relief.

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In a recent interview with Comedy Hype, T.C. Carson spoke candidly about his character, Kyle Barker, and his days on Living Single. He shared insight at what led to his departure, stating that he was fired from the show. Carson claimed that early on, executives wanted to portray his and Henton's characters as the bumbling fools who lived upstairs. He wasn't comfortable about that and spoke up, and to his surprise, changes were implemented.

However, Carson's character made an exit from the last season. "There were times when we had issues on that show," he said. "And we would come to them as a cast, but I would be the spokesperson for it. And so, that last season before I left, they called me in and they basically said all these problems we've been having, they've listened to you. You're the person they listen to so if you said something else, then they would do that." He refuted that he was standing alone and that all of the concerns were collectively given from the cast as a whole. Carson added that sometimes he felt as if they were treated as if they should just keep their mouths shut and be happy that as Black actors, they had jobs.

Later he saw that his character was being sent off to London at the end of the season, so Carson just asked executives if he was being fired from the show. He was told no, but immediately after the season's finale aired, his phone rang with the news that he'd been cut. "It wasn't that I got fired, it was the way it was done... We were getting less than. We were getting less than all around. Then, they created Friends and gave them everything." Check out the interview below.

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Brittney Taylor Explains Drunken IG Fight At Tommie Lee's House

Sometimes that Henny hits a little too hard and for Brittney Taylor, the dark liquor packed a heavy punch. While some people are self-isolating during this quarantine, others see social distancing as keeping strangers away. Friend circles are continuing to spend time with each other behind closed doors, including Love & Hip Hop stars Tommie Lee, Bobby Lytes, and Brittney Taylor.

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If Taylor's name sounds familiar, it's because she was the person who accused Remy Ma of assault. The case dragged out for months as they repeatedly made court appearances, and while Taylor insists that Remy punched her in the face for no reason at all, her lawsuit was dismissed. Taylor has continued to defend herself and keeps her social media interaction to a minimum, but she popped up with her reality television friends for an interesting Instagram moment.

Tommie Lee recorded the drunken fight between Brittney Taylor and another friend and shared it on her Instagram Story. Later, Tommie and Bobby were together when they got on Live once again, this time with Taylor in a split-screen. It's obvious that Taylor was intoxicated as she attempted to explain what happened. She then went on to tell Bobby Lytes just how fake of a person he is. Taylor later shared a post-and-delete message where she admitted to being drunk but says she was attacked by her "friend" who "completely lost it on me out of nowhere." Check it all out below.

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Boosie Badazz Is Plotting On A 2024 Presidential Run

Though the 2020 elections are apparently a few months away, and the Democratic party has yet to announce the presidential candidate, it appears that Boosie Badazz is plotting on a 2024 campaign during his downtime. That's right, Boosie Badazz has announced that he'll be running for president in 2024. The rapper took to Instagram where he shared a photoshopped picture of himself in a suit with a sign in front of him that reads, "Boosie For President 2024." Perhaps one would blame social distancing for the possible boredom he's experiencing during lockdown but he insisted that he was serious. "ITS OFFICIAL IM RUNNING 2024 no [cap] just talk to my people !!" He wrote in the caption.

Boosie does qualify to run for president seeing as he was born in America and lived here for over 14 years and is also older than 35-year-old, the minimum age to run. Though he does have a criminal record, it's unclear whether that would actually prevent him from running for president.

We still have four years until Boosie officially steps in the race but in the foreseeable future, we can expect him to release new music. The rapper recently announced two new albums that he would be releasing back to back albums. Though the first one was initially supposed to drop on Monday, it's nowhere to be found. However, Goat Talk 2 "CARONA EDITION" is still supposed to drop on April 10th. 

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Tupac Shakur Bandanas, Hotel Bill, Handwritten Poem All Up For Auction

Fans will pay a pretty penny to get items that were once owned by their favorite artists, and articles belonging to Tupac Shakur are hot commodities. The world lost a great talent in 1996 when Tupac was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. It's unsurprising that collectors and fans of the rap icon continue to purchase and bid on items in hopes of owning a part of history.

We've seen his letter to pop star Madonna and his prison polaroids hit the auction block, and now Gotta Have Rock and Roll have a few more keepsakes for sale. The auctioneers have numerous Tupac-related items including two bandanas, one blue and one red, reportedly worn by the late rapper. "Tupac Shakur owned and worn blue bandana 'do-rag,'" they wrote in the description, mistaking the folded and tied bandana for a du-rag. "The bandana came from the collection of a very close family friend of Tupac's. Very good condition." They're estimated to bring in upwards of $4,000 each.

Other Tupac Shakur items for sale include a Death Row Records All Eyez On Me press release, the rapper's hotel bill from The Mondrian, his diamond nose stud, a diamond gold ring, his handwritten lyrics to an unreleased song, a handwritten letter, a handwritten poem, and more. 

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Drake & Young Thug Tell Tory Lanez How They're Staying Coronavirus-Free

Coronavirus has put many things on hold, including the music industry and the world on entertainment as a whole. Clubs and bars across the world have been forced to shut down as well as other types of establishments such as restaurant dining rooms, venues, and strip clubs. Thankfully, social media is still keeping things poppin'. Tory Lanez, for example, has regularly been transforming his Instagram Live into Quarantine Radio, filled with high-profile guests and tons of booty shaking.

Young Thug was among the guests that appeared on Quarantine Radio today. Though his appearance was brief, Thugger did reveal what exactly he was doing during this time of social distancing. When asked what he was doing to stay corona-free, Thugger simply responded, "Having sex." 

Following several segments of booty shaking, Drake joined Tory Lanez on Quarantine Radio where he also asked how he was staying corona-free, especially after hanging with Kevin Durant. With a large white wine spritzer in his hand and a Canadian accent as thick as poutine gravy, Drake replied, "Honestly, a glass of wine keeps the 'Rona away, boys." Drake later thanked Chris Brown for forcing him to get on Quarantine Radio.

Drake's rare appearance come shortly after he announced the release date for his next single, "Tootsie Slide" that arrives on Thursday. Peep the clip of Drake and Tory below.

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Jermaine Dupri Names The Famed Girl Group He Regrets "Passing Up On"

We all live with regrets at some time or another. It's true that all the experiences that we've faced have led us to the places we are at this present moment. Some people look back on their lives and can name one or more instances that they would have changed if given the chance. Jermaine Dupri is one of the most accomplished music industry professionals and artists in the world, so it's safe to assume he's quite content with the life path he's been leading. However, during a Q&A on Instagram with Black Love, the So So Def icon shared that he does have at least one regret in the chamber.

Dupri was asked if there were any artists he regretted "passing up on." He replied, "I regret not trying to do TLC at the same time as Kris Kross. I was only 19- years old at the time and didn't believe in myself as a person, as someone having the bandwidth to have both artists. I was putting so much energy into Kriss Kross, and I was only giving TLC maybe 30 to 40 percent, not even 50 percent."

"I felt I was spreading myself thin by trying to provide both of these groups what they needed to become the success they eventually both grew to become," Dupri continued. "So I eliminated myself from TLC being a group that I actually introduced to the world." This isn't the first time Dupri has spoken about his ties to TLC. In March 2019, the famed producer chatted with TV One's Uncensored about Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes being the inspiration behind Kris Kross's backward style.

"TLC was my group before they got signed to La Face," he previously told Uncensored. "Left Eye was living at my house when I found Kris Kross. The backwards clothes came after we started getting more and more songs... The backwards clothes actually came from being around Left Eye. 'Cause Left Eye was around here trying to cut her sleeves off of every shirt and she had me—I shaved my whole eyebrow off. I only had one eyebrow and I was walking around doing wild sh*t. I had a nose ring. We was just doing whatever we could do to get somebody's attention." Check out Jermaine Dupri speaking on his TLC regret below.

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Trick Daddy Goes Off On Trina's Former Manager: "Imma Break Your Jaw"

One place where a fight is guaranteed to take place is a Love & Hip Hop reunion special. The Miami cast is finishing up their latest season, and the reunion didn't disappoint. Hosted by Fox Soul's Claudia Jordan, the Love & Hip Hop Miami cast joined together to look back on the ins and outs of their drama-filled season.

Julilan Boothe, manager to Trina and Amara La Negra, has faced some serious accusations. Trina claimed that Jullian, her business partner, scammed her after he stole money that was supposed to be spent on her last album, The One. During the reunion, Jullian came face-to-face with his accusers, and the conversation sent Trick Daddy over the edge.

After leaving the stage, an irate Trick Daddy returned and let his frustrations be felt. "Stop playin' crazy like you don't know what the f*ck is going on," Trick said. "You remember selling songs of mine overseas?" At first, Jullian asks him what he's talking about. Then he asks Trick, "Did you not get paid every dollar?" "No!" the rapper replies.

"Man, Imma break your jaw soon as I get a chance," Trick continues. "You a **** ass liar... Sittin' up here lying. I'll make you leave Miami ****!" More expletives were shouted by Trick Daddy while Julian sat in stunned silence. Check out Trick Daddy lay down the law below.

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Adrienne Houghton Called Out By Former 3LW Groupmate Kiely Williams

Just when you thought the girl group beef between 3LW was over, Kiely Williams is back to kick up some dust. Back in the early 2000s, Naturi Naughton, Adrienne Houghton, and Kiely Williams made up the hit singing group 3LW. The trio hadn't even reached the chart-topping level of success that they were capable of before news of disbanding and inner-fighting began to circulate. In later years, stories of bullying arose following Naturi's accusations of emotional abuse. There were even the allegations that Naturi was the victim of a KFC-involved argument in Atlanta.

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Kiely has come forward repeatedly to exchange words with her fellow groupmates, and while she's still on the outs, the other two ladies have mended fences. Now, Kiely has returned for her first-ever Instagram Live where she spills details about her relationships with her former friends. People questioned why she hasn't been asked to go on Adrienne's show The Real to talk face-to-face.

"I don't think Adrienne wants to have live TV with me," Kiely said. "'Cause she's gon' have to say, 'Yes Kiely, I did pretend to be your best friend. Now, I am not.' You were either lying then or you're lying now. You either were my best friend and now you're just not claiming me or you were pretending [to be my best friend." She also stated that 

She also noted that she never assaulted Naturi with a plate of chicken from KFC and also denied the accusations that she' threatened to "out" Raven-Symoné years ago. Check out Kiely Williams rehashing nearly-20-year-old drama below.

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Kevin Hart Shares Disastrous Juice Story Involving Jay Z & Beyoncé

We may not know what went down in the elevator, but Kevin Hart dropped off his own mortifying encounter with Jay Z and Beyoncé. This "Stay At Home"-ordered quarantine has celebrities coming up with inventive ways to keep the public entertained. Talk shows are conducting interviews fro home, concerts are being performed from living rooms, and Kevin Hart is sharing random comedic stories of embarrassing incidents.

We've already heard the one about Kevin defecating on himself while on stage, and now he's back with a tale involving the Knowles-Carters. According to Kevin, he was at a nightclub in his VIP section during All-Star Weekend in Houston. Jay and Bey were in their section and Kevin was invited over. The section was packed full of people so he couldn't see everyone that was there, but Jay Z asked him if he wanted a drink. Kevin said he reached over and knocked over a canister of pineapple juice without knowing the entire thing spilled on Beyoncé who was sitting behind Hov.

As Bey used stacks of napkins to clean up the juice that had spilled on her legs and ruined her shoes, Kevin shared that he felt terrible about the situation. So, in turn, he reached in his pocket, pulled out some cash, and gave it to Jay in a handshake. Kevin told Jay not to look at it until he was gone because it was the least he could do. You'll have to watch until the end to see the funny punchline. Check out Kevin Hart bringing a little of comedy relief for fans below.

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A sticky situation 😂😂😂😂

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Rihanna Wants "3 Or 4" Kids Within 10 Years With Or Without A Partner

The Baby Fever bug has reached Rihanna. The singer came on to the music scene 17 years ago and since that time, she's built an empire. The Grammy Award-winning singer, actress, fashion designer, and beauty mogul has reached every career goal she's set out to conquer. Fans are hoping for a new album sooner than later—and we previously reported that RiRi has stated that she's "aggressively working" on her next project—but the next stage of Rihanna's life will also include "three or four" children.

Rihanna is the cover girl for British Vogue and in her feature, the singer was asked about what she's learned as she's gotten older. “Since I turned 32, I’m realizing life is really short,” she said. “You don’t have a lot of time to tolerate sh*t, you know? You put so much on your plate. When you’re overwhelmed, you need to start cutting things out. And I’m overwhelmed too much. What’s happening now is that I’m going back to black and white. My grey area is shutting down.”

She also revealed her 10-year plan. "I’ll be 42! I’ll be ancient. I’ll have kids—three or four of ’em.” Rihanna added that those babies are coming whether she has a partner or not. "I feel like society makes me want to feel like, ‘Oh, you got it wrong…’ They diminish you as a mother if there’s not a dad in your kids’ lives," she said. "But the only thing that matters is happiness, that’s the only healthy relationship between a parent and a child. That’s the only thing that can raise a child truly, is love.”

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B. Simone Sparks DaBaby Dating Rumors With Butt-Grab Photo

After B. Simone shared her recent Instagram photo, people were scrambling to find books on the Law of Attraction. While there are some people who keep their crushes under wraps, B. Simone had no problem telling the world of her love for DaBaby. The actress-entertainer-beauty mogul made it clear last year that she was pining for a little love from the rapper. "Man y’all already know WTF going on ❤️ Jesus i ask you for patience," she wrote on social media. "I ask you to lead him home and stop letting him entertain these girls 😢 He probably fake laughing at some lame hoe jokes… don’t worry king... A real clown is on the way! TF."

Since that time, B. Simone hasn't relented on sharing that she has a crush on DaBaby and the two celebrities have even exchanged flirtatious banter online. On Monday (March 30), Simone uploaded a photo to Instagram that sent the rumor mill ablaze. The picture seems to show Simone hugged up with a man who is grabbing her behind. The man's face can't be seen, but internet sleuths have matched the hand tattoos to those of DaBaby. If that is the case, then why was DaniLeigh arguing with his baby mama just weeks ago? 

B. Simone captioned the photo by writing "❤️ 🔐," only furthering the gossip about a possible relationship between Simone and her rap star crush. Then, she added in her Instagrma Story that she's the "manifest queen." Meanwhile, DaBaby's baby mama had a message for people sending her negative messages. Check it all out by swiping through below.

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Da Brat Is Nervous Speaking About Sexuality: "It Wasn't Cool Back In The Day"

After decades of rumors about her personal life, Da Brat has recently confirmed that she's in a relationship with Miracle Drops mogul Jesseca Dupart. The pair have shared that they weren't necessarily hiding their romance from the masses, but for the first time, Da Brat has revealed intimate details of her relationship. While speaking with her co-hosts on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show, Brat said she just held back for so long because when she came onto the scene, people weren't as accepting as they are today.

"I guess I should say something about it since this is the show that I'm on and everybody else talking about," Da Brat said. "I've always been an advocate for privacy, pretty much to protect the interest of the other party, because if you're not used to this life and the scrutiny that come with it, it can break you. I've been talked about for way over 20 years so I'm kinda conditioned for it and my coat of armor is pretty thick so I've learned what to say and what not to say in the battles that I decide to choose to fight, which most of the time I just stay silent and let people speculate."

"I've never confirmed anything because you know in the '90s it wasn't cool back in the day," she continued. Brat said she was nervous because she's not very public with her personal life and it's the first time she's talked about her sexuality so openly. "But when you get blessed and somebody, when you wasn't even looking for nobody, love you like you never been loved before, it's like a whole different experience... She love me from my hair follicles down to my toenails. She inspire me. She believe in me. She motivate me. She accept me for who I am. My past, my faults, my mistakes. We can talk about any and everything... and on top of that, she spoil me." Listen to Da Brat speak about her relationship in full below.

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"Tiger King" Star John Finlay Talks Never Being Legally Married To Joe Exotic

*Spoilers* The Tiger King wave is the latest documentary craze to take over social media. The Netflix series is one of the more bizarre shows that the streaming network has offered this year thus far, and it's clear that Joe Exotic is on his way to becoming a cult classic icon. The incarcerated star is being held behind bars on charges related to allegations that he attempted to hire a hitman to kill his big cat-loving nemesis, Carole Baskins. Aside from the mystery surrounding Carole's missing husband, another wild take from Tiger King was Joe Exotic's ability to persuade "straight" men to marry him while delivering drugs to feed their addictions.

One of Joe Exotic's husbands, John Finlay, revealed that not only has he fixed his teeth, but he was never legally married to Joe. Finlay sat down with David Spade to chat about his newfound fame and to dish on the docuseries that has shaken the world. Now that he's off drugs and has a brand new grill, he's barely recognizable. Finlay revealed that after his relationship with Joe was over, he ran off with a woman and had a child. Now, he's engaged to someone else and has put his relationship with Joe behind him.

John Finlay also shared that he was never legally married to Joe or their third partner, Travis Maldonado (who died after accidentally shooting himself in the head). Watch David Spade attempt to deliver jokes that John Finlay just didn't catch in their 10-minute social distancing interview below.

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John Finlay says that he was never legally married to Joe Exotic... and other juicy #TigerKing deets in today's video chat with @davidspade. #LiveFromTheBunker

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Fox News Worried About Lawsuits Concerning Misleading COVID-19 Coverage: Report

On Friday, Fox News announced that they have parted ways with prime time host, Trish Regan due to her show on March 9, that showed her stating that the coronavirus disease was nothing more than a scam and another attempt to impeach the president, Donald Trump. Regan’s on-air comments sparked all-around criticism which led to her final days with Fox News. According to New York Times this decision shocked many journalists and anchors at the network due to the fact Fox executives have adapted to withholding from public pressure and rarely make any decisions that validate any criticism of the network.

"We thank her for her contributions to the network over the years and wish her continued success in her future endeavors," Fox News said in a statement. "We will continue our reduced live prime time schedule for the foreseeable future in an effort to allocate staff resources to continuous breaking news coverage on the Coronavirus crisis."

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Vanity Fair’s Gabe Sherman made an appearance on MSNBC’s AM Joy and stated that the network is worried about potential lawsuits, and that's the reason behind why they let Regan go.

"When I've been talking to Fox insiders over the last few days, there's a real concern inside the network that their early downplaying of the coronavirus actually exposes Fox News to potential legal action by viewers who maybe were misled and actually have died from this. I've heard Trish Regan's being taken off the air is, you know, reflective of this concern that Fox News is in big trouble by downplaying this virus," he said.

MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski delivered her own opinion regarding Fox News and suggests the broadcasters and their guests could be held accountable for their misleading claims. Brzezinski states they’re committing malpractice. 

“That’s grounds for a lawsuit. People delivering the news are supposed to be giving facts, not fiction. The viewers are there to trust them. If they get poor information, or they are misled to believe they can’t get sick, and they get sick, exactly how is that not grounds for some sort of situation to arise? This is clear, and if anyone is trying to push against it, they are committing malpractice.”

As of now there’s no clear statement on what Fox plans to do about these claims.

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Aaron Carter Accuses GF Of Faking Pregnancy Following Her Arrest

If you thought a quarantine would keep Aaron Carter from making headlines, you were mistaken. The former child star has been entangled in a stream of controversy over the last six months. He openly accused his Backstreet Boys brother of raping women and claimed his sister Leslie, who passed away from a drug overdose in 2012, sexually abused him when he was a child. There were allegations that he threatened his family members and Aaron was hit with restraining orders. After being forced to turn over his firearms, Carter resurfaced on reality TV with his mother on Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars Family Edition. With a new girlfriend by his side, some thought Aaron Carter was moving in a better direction, but a recent report states otherwise.

On Monday (March 30), TMZ reported that Aaron and his girlfriend, Melanie Martin, were engaged in a physical altercation. According to the publication, police responded to a call that came in on Sunday (March 29) evening. The couple was at Carter's home in Lancaster, California when a verbal argument turned violent.

Responding officers interviewed both Aaron and Melanie and decided that she was the aggressor in the fight. She was arrested on charges of felony domestic violence. Officers took photos of Aaron's injuries and booked Melanie and she's currently being held on $50K bond. Aaron Carter later told TMZ that there's no chance that he would reconcile romantically with Melanie, but he did share that she allegedly told him she was pregnant immediately before they began to argue. Aaron doubts the validity of her revelation. Check out his video chat with TMZ below.

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D Smoke Reflects On Tense "Rhythm + Flow" Moment With Snoop Dogg

One of the memorable highlights from the first season of Netflix's Rhythm + Flow came from a moment between the season's winner, D Smoke, and rap icon Snoop Dogg. Following D Smoke's performance, Snoop, along with the other judges, critiqued his performance. When it came to the Doggystyle rapper's turn to speak, he put a little pressure on D Smoke when he asked him where he was from. "I'm from Inglewood," he answered. Snoop pressed him again with the same question. D Smoke was unmoving and gave the same response.

That moment may have been seen as a tense exchange, but it was a lesson that Snoop wanted to give from one fellow Californian rapper to another. While chatting with People's Party with Talib Kweli, D Smoke expounded on the significance of that much talked about Rhythm + Flow encounter with Snoop Dogg.

"Let's start by saying, Snoop didn't ask everybody that," he began. "I think, before I said I was from Inglewood, I think he already wanted to ask. And I think it speaks to the energy and, to use your word, the authenticity behind what I presented in my art, in my performance. Snoop, he didn't ask anybody else that, which means he was moved in a different way."

"I think I'm an intersection of all that sh*t in the same box. Like, church, street, music, art, you know what I'm saying, fightin'," D Smoke continued. "I think Snoop saw that and I think it was a line—I didn't mean to look at Snoop but I think I looked at him when I said, 'If you don't like it then fight me /  go meet the heel of my Nikes.' I think part of it could have been like, 'Okay, he got that energy.'... I don't know if that part made the cut but he said, 'I can tell you got that energy.'"  He also said that Snoop has been a major supporter of his career ever since.

The rapper added that the way Snoop approached the situation was an "L.A. thing" and he was more than familiar with what was going on. Check out his full interview with People's Party with Talib Kweli below.

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DJ Jazzy Jeff Encourages COVID-19 Safety As He Shares Pneumonia Diagnosis

For millions of fans, DJ Jazzy Jeff is a national treasure. Ever since he stepped into the music scene alongside his partner in crime the Fresh Prince, also known as Will Smith, the pair have been beloved icons in hip hop. That's why it came as a shock to the public over the weekend when DJ Jazzy Jeff shared on social media that he's exhibited major symptoms of coronavirus, or COVID-19.

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“Pls say a prayer for all the sick...it’s a lot more than you know!!" he wrote on his Instagram Story. "I’m recovering from pneumonia in both my lungs…I lost my sense of smell and taste which is a main sign of the virus. I would NOT be here if not for my guardian angel for a wife!”

He didn't outwardly state that he was diagnosed with COVID-19, but fans still took his warning to heart. DJ Jazzy Jeff added, “Please take this serious…it does not care who you are…what you do or what your plans are. Stay safe.” He was met with tens of thousands of well-wishes from friends, family, and strangers alike. Prayers up for DJ Jazzy Jeff and here's to hoping for a speedy recovery!

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Chris Brown Calls Out Drake Following Comedian Sinbad's "Dark White" Jokes

There's a new movement on the horizon, and it's been launched by Sinbad. The legendary comedian hoped to bring some laughing relief during this quarantine by sharing a funny mockumentary type clip where he spoke on the "Dark White Chronicles." Sinbad spoke about his"cheetah tribe" of lighter-skinned celebrities including Ava DuVernay, Klay Thompson, Ice-T, Nicole Ari Parker, Blake Griffin, Halsey, The Rock, Vin Diesel,  Zoe Kravitz, Lionel Richie, and Chris Brown.

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Sinbad joked that they're "neither white nor black" but are "dark white." He mentioned that one day he wants to be in a movie about slavery and lead the rebellion and also quipped that he felt out of place when he watched Black Panther and didn't see anyone that looked like him. "Dark White Chronicles - Pt. 1," Sinbad penned. "The frustrations of a dark white man. It’s time to be seen. Tag your favorite Dark White and join the movement. If you’ve been hiding, we got your back. Memberships coming soon."

After learning that his name was mentioned in Sinbad's clip, Chris Brown shared the video on his Instagram page where he called out Drake, too." #DARKWHITE 😂 CHEETAH TRIBE 'THE CHEETAH KING' @champagnepapi U IN THIS TOO N*GGA @sinbadbad. #IMLIGHTBLACK," Chris Brown wrote in the caption. The "cheetah king" has yet to respond publicly. Check out both Sinbad and Brown's IG posts below.

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The frustrations of a dark white man. It’s time to be seen. Tag your favorite Dark White and join the movement. If you’ve been hiding, we got your back. Memberships coming soon. #DarkWhiteChronicles #DarkWhiteMatters |#NotRedbone #NotLightskin #NotHighYellow #MaybeLiteBright #TooBlack #TooStrong #NoReparations #TheRevolutionWillBeTelevised | @icet @chrisbrownofficial @ava @lenawaithe @ijessewilliams @drivingdylan @therock @vindiesel @deraydavis @stephencurry30 @klaythompson @lionelrichie @smokeyrobinson @barackobama @dbook @traceeellisross @keeganmichaelkey @nicoleariparker @rashidajones @champagnepapi @kamalaharris @zoeisabellakravitz @prideofgypsies @sheilaedrummer @aarongordon @zachlavine8 @blakegriffin23 @soledadobrien @iamhalsey @trevornoah @racheladolezal #TinaMarie #Prince

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Smooky Margielaa Returns With "You Mad"

"You Mad" became a staple in pop culture after Cam'ron taunted Bill O'Reilly with that phrase on Fox News in the early 2000s. Though it's been used on several occasions since then, Smooky Margielaa has flipped the phrase for his latest track, "You Mad." Releasing it exclusively on his Instagram page, the song delivers a woozy melody-filled banger laced up with cold piano keys and thumping bass. Though he's not directing his energy to any right-wing pundit on this one, he does stunt on his haters and the ladies in his life that are blowing up his phone. 

The rapper took to Instagram where he explained that he's never seen anyone drop a song on Instagram so he felt it would be cool to give his fans something to vibe out to exclusively on his platform. 

Check out his new song below.

Quotable Lyrics
I meant everything I said
There's nothing said that I regret
It was times I was down
And you left my ass on read

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YNW Melly's Mom Suggests Coronavirus Prevented His Release

YNW Melly was supposed to be the next biggest star in hip-hop but his incarceration has blocked him from fully fulfilling his potential. Even so, he's still reached mainstream success, even releasing a new project, Melly Vs. Melvin while behind bars. Whether or not he's ever released from prison has yet to be determined but a few weeks ago, there was speculation that he may have been hinting towards a release date, though it actually turned out to be the date the remix of "Suicidal" with the late Juice WRLD dropped.

Apparently, there was a chance he was supposed to be out, though. His mother, Jamie King, shared a video of YNW Melly and YNW Bortlen riding around and vibing out to music. "Free My sons nothing is complete without y’all @ynw.bortlen @ynwmelly," she wrote in a post. A fan commented underneath, "I thought he was sposed to been out whaat happened." Without saying too much, King simply replied, "Coronavirus happened."

There haven't been any public announcements that he would be released from jail but from was Jamie King said in the comments, it appears that there's a chance he could be out once the Coronavirus pandemic dies down. His former attorney Bradford Cohen previously stated that while he won't be representing Melly, he believes the charges will be dismissed due to weak evidence.

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John Krasinski Launches YouTube Series "Some Good News," Steve Carrell Is A Guest

In this time of a pandemic, the world is definitely in need of "Some Good News."

This past Sunday, John Krasinski launched his new YouTube show called “Some Good News”, which consists of him sharing positive stories during our time of quarantine. For his first episode, he invited former co-star Steve Carell in honor of their 15th anniversary of The Office. During this episode, Krasinski confessed that he hopes the entire cast will have a get together after the entire pandemic is over with, “as people just saying hi.”

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Krasinski claimed he had “no idea” what he was doing as he began this show, but he wondered why there was no show that was dedicated entirely just spreading good news.

“For years now, I’ve been wondering, why is there not a news show dedicated entirely to good news? Well, desperately seeking my fix somewhere else, I reached out to all of you this week, asking — nay, begging — for some good news,” he began. “And boy, did you deliver. After reading those replies and the incredibly heartwarming stories that came with them, I thought, ‘All right. Enough is enough, world. Why not us? Why not now?’ So, ladies and gentlemen, this is your fault, and this is ‘SGN.’ I’m John Krasinski, and if it isn’t clear yet, I have absolutely no idea what I’m doing.”

During the majority of this show, it consisted mostly of stories inspired by fans tweets, praise for healthcare workers and those helping and providing food for the sick or elderly. As a product of this show, Krasinski invited 15-year-old fan, Coco, who just finished her final round of chemotherapy to share her good news. As she finished, she went home to her street filled with her neighbors cheering her on, encouraging her recovery. Kransinski told Coco that she was his new favorite hero.

Stay tuned for the next episode of "Some Good News," and catch the debut episode below.

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Actor Miguel A. Núñez Arrested For Stealing Groceries

He's entertained us in dozens of comedy appearances in film and television, but law enforcement's encounter with Miguel A. Núñez was no laughing matter. The current COVID-19 pandemic has caused people to purchase and hoard groceries by any means necessary, causing stores to change the way they deal with customers. Law enforcement officials in Los Angeles claim that Miguel A. Núñez attempted to shoplift from a Ralph's grocery store, but he states otherwise.

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TMZ reports that the Juwanna Mann actor found himself in an embarrassing situation last week when he was at the checkout counter. The cashier alerted Núñez that the credit card he was using had been declined, and instead of retrieving another method of payment, Núñez reportedly walked out of the store with his cart. 

According to the report, Núñez didn't face law enforcement at the time and was allowed to leave. However, when he tried going back to the store just days later, he was told he couldn't enter and police were called to the location. Due to the COVID-19 quarantine, L.A. officers aren't detaining citizens who are "arrested" for minor violations. "Police cited him for misdemeanor shoplifting and he was sent on his merry way," TMZ wrote. Although Núñez wasn't taken into custody, he was still "arrested," according to the law.

Yet, Núñez shared his side of the story and stated things didn't exactly unfold the way law enforcement said they did. The actor claimed that he was in a long line and when he grew tired of waiting, he just left. He added that he intended on returning to the Ralph's store to pay for the $200 worth of items, but the manager told him he couldn't because he "wasn't special." He'll have to wait to find out which version of events will be believed in the end.

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Drake Promises To Drop Newly Teased Song

TikTok is the latest social media platform to dictate what the next biggest hit is going to be. "The Box" by Roddy Ricch has been killing it on the Billboard Hot 100 since its release in late December and its largely due to the success of the viral challenge that went along with it. That being said, it feels like if you're planning to have a hit single, an accompanying TikTok video might be necessary.

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Though it seems contrived to launch a dance or a challenge to aid the success of a song, it seems like Drake's getting in on the fun. A new snippet of one of his unreleased songs surfaced online earlier today which is rumored to be called the "Tootsie Slide." The dance shares the name with the song and it appears that people are getting ready to "Tootsie Slide" into the summer which hopefully isn't ruined by the coronavirus. The rapper slid in the comment section of a post to confirm that he will be releasing the song sometime soon. "I'mma drop soon since ya'll got it going insane," he said along with a laughing emoji.

Surely, this is part of Drake's slow rollout of his forthcoming project. He's released a few tracks so far such as "Chicago Freestyle," "When To Say When," and the UK drill inspired, "War." Though it's unclear if those songs will land on a project, at least we'll be able to get through the lockdown with some new vibes from Drizzy. 

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Pharrell Williams Catches Heat For Asking Public To Donate To COVID-19 Relief

Celebrities have come forward to use their platforms to bring awareness to social distancing and COVID-19 relief efforts, but the public has often been biting toward their requests. Some famous figures have announced their generous donations to non-profits or directly to healthcare workers, but when Pharrell Williams asked for his followers to donate to the Frontline Responders Fund, he was met with backlash.

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The award-winning artist shared a link to a GoFundMe crowdfunding campaign that has raised over $4 million to date, but not everyone thought it was appropriate for the multi-millionaire to ask donations. "Hospitals are running low on masks, gowns, and other critical items. We need to replenish their supplies," Pharrell tweeted. "Take action, make a donation, and ask others to join the fight. We’re in this together. Let’s protect the responders on the frontlines."

On person reminded him that he's "worth over $150 million" and that he needs to "donate [his] own money." Pharrell told the Twitter user that he just wanted to find a way for people to help. “So sorry if i wasn’t clear. I of course donated but wanted to make sure my followers had a way to get involved if they needed too." Recently, Metro Boomin called out those who were giving rich people a hard time about how much money they're donating to relief efforts. Do you think the rich and wealthy should ask the public to donate?

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Lil Uzi Vert Is Eager To Release Even More New Music

It's been less than a month since Lil Uzi Vert released Eternal Atake as well as the deluxe edition which served as LUV Vs. The World 2. Perhaps the double dose of music that he released was meant to compensate for the long wait period fans endured for both projects. Or maybe, Lil Uzi Vert is just in a giving mood. The rapper hit Twitter earlier today where he teased the release of even more music. 

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"I can't wait to drop again I got some shit," he tweeted before hinting at even more clips of music. "This shit sound like the streets," he added.

What's interesting is that after the release of Eternal Atake, he began teasing the deluxe version of the album. Initially stating that it would be eight songs, which is already more than most bonus tracks included on your average deluxe edition, he released the "second half" of the album with an additional fourteen tracks.

Eternal Atake and LUV Vs. The World 2 proved to live up the hype and also marked Uzi's ascent into rap stardom alongside major names. Pushing 288K units in the first week of Eternal Atake's release, he reclaimed the number one spot on the Billboard 200 for a second week in a row with an additional 247K units.

Peep Uzi's tweets below. 

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Tokyo Olympics Set New Dates For 2021

Due to the coronavirus outbreak, you don’t have to worry about missing the Olympic Games.

This year’s Tokyo Olympic Games have been re-scheduled, after first being postponed. The Olympics are now set to take place in July and August 2021. Summer Games will be held July 23, 2021 to Aug. 8, 2021 and the Paralympic Games will run Aug. 24th, 2021 to Sept. 5, 2021. 

This decision was made based on protecting both the athletes and everyone involved to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. A conference call consisting of IOC president Thomas Bach, Tokyo Governor Koike Yuriko, Olympic and Paralympic Minister Hashimoto Seiko, and Tokyo 2020 President Mori Yoshiro allowed the decision to take place. Despite not being on the call, the Japanese Prime Minister has stressed for the games to take place no later than summer 2021. 

According to organizers, this postponement gives health authorities and everyone involved more than enough time to deal with the constant changes of the coronavirus outbreak. Even though these new dates are going to protect the people of the Olympic Games, this is expected to hurt the Japanese economy in 2020. It forecasts the games would create $6.4 billion in consumer demand and canceling them would dent the overall economy by $74 billion. 

With the Coronavirus pandemic restricting travel for many athletes, some athletes have already qualified for the Olympics and will not have to re-qualify for Tokyo 2021. “It has previously been confirmed that all athletes already qualified and quota places already assigned for the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 will remain unchanged. This is a result of the fact that these Olympic Games Tokyo, in agreement with Japan, will remain the Games of the XXXII Olympiad,” the IOC explained.

This is the first time in modern Olympic history that a pandemic has interrupted and suspended the games.

As far as coronavirus cases, Japan has 1,884 confirmed occurrences of the COVID-19 with 1,408 remaining active. 

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