A Motor City couple is dishing on joining the cast of Love & Marriage: Detroit, the intricacies and excellence of their city, and the true root of a friendship fallout.
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Kimberly and Marcel Dobine are the latest additions to the second season of the OWN show centered around Black love, business, and friendships in the D.
As the season continues, the Dobines told BOSSIP that they want viewers to tune in for more than just drama on the Carlos King show, and instead appreciate seeing the Motor City’s culture, grit, heart, and history.
“We were born and raised in the city of Detroit. We believe in Detroit. We stand ten toes down for Detroit,” Marcel told BOSSIP’s Managing Editor Dani Canada.
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His words were echoed by his wife who said that Detroit is more than just a backdrop for the show; it’s an integral part of their identity that they love to showcase amid the D’s ongoing renaissance.
“Detroit is who we are, through and through,” said Kimberly. “We wanted to really bring light to the beauty of Detroit, our culture, our food, our people, our family.”
“People have this perception of Detroit being this old, beat-up, broken-down city, but they don’t know the beauty of Detroit,” she added.
When the Dobines first appeared on TV screens, viewers saw them meet up with the show’s friend group, which includes the Harrises…
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the Thompsons…
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and the Smiths.
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Things quickly went left, however, when Kristina and Kimberly sat face to face after having a friendship fallout.
During that conversation, it seemed like Kimberly was upset about Kristina’s friend remarking about Kimberly having an Android phone and being “perfect” for her husband, who also had an Android because they “both like mediocre things.”
However, the event planner, designer, and founder of the Posh & Popular brand told BOSSIP that there’s more to the story.
“I know iPhone people are really serious, but it’s not that serious to us,” she told BOSSIP before noting that it wasn’t just about the phone comment; it was about the underlying tone and intent of the remark.
Marcel then noted that he believed that the comment was meant to be shady.
“Everyone’s got the running joke about Android versus iPhone,” said Marcel. “I’m in the businees where words matter. I’m really serious about when you say things, words really matter. For everyone, I look at body language and tonality. That’s 93% of communication.”
Despite remaining calm during the situation, Kimberly said the incident left her reeling and confused.
“When Marcel and I got in the car, he was like, ‘What was that?’” she recounted. “I never had that experience before.”
As time passed, the tension lingered and a follow-up meeting with Kristina only heightened Kimberly’s concerns. “I expressed to her the situation. Am I tripping?” Kimberly asked and what followed was confusion including a moment when the friend who commented first denied ever saying it, then claimed it was a joke. For Kimberly, that was a tipping point.
She felt let down, not just by the initial comment but by the way it was handled afterward including a phone call from the commenter that felt more like an attack than a conversation.
“I immediately hung up and blocked her,” Kimberly recalled.
Not only that, but Kimberly said that Kristina called the partygoers to verify that the comment was actually made because she didn’t hear it. This moment marked a pivotal point in her Kristina friendship.
“Now I have a friend who I deem a very close friend not taking my word for something when I never needed to lie about anything,” Kimberly told BOSSIP. “I have always had her back in any situation. I just feel like I was being treated differently than I had always treated her.”
She added that she and Kristina tried to reconcile, but the trust was shattered.
“There was a series of things, and at that point, we just started to drift away a little bit. There wasn’t a big fallout, I just felt like I was being treated differently than I had always treated her,” said Kimberly.
Ultimately, the friendship ended not over a simple misunderstanding but the culmination of unmet expectations and feelings of dismissal.
“I wouldn’t even say betrayed, I would say dismissed or treated unfairly within the situation,” said Kimberly when asked if she felt betrayed by her former friend. “If I’m your friend and I bring a situation to you, I’m not gonna call everybody at my party. It was never, ever, ever about a phone,” she emphasized.
On Saturday’s episode of Love & Marriage Detroit, it was clear that the two are still not in a good place amid Kristina alleging that Kimberly “tries to manipulate situations through tears.” At her surprise birthday, Kristina was adamant that her former friend would “use her emotions to try to manipulate people” so she could “play the victim.”
When word got back to Kimberly, another showdown between her and Kristina went down and Kimberly tossed pieces of clothing from the influencer’s KBS Collection on the floor.
Prior to the airing of that scene, Kimberly told BOSSIP that she would accept an apology from Kristina because that’s “all she wanted from a friend”, but now that seems unlikely.
“You take your friends’ grievances seriously, especially when they’re coming to celebrate you or to show up for you,” said Kimberly. “And so that’s, that was my only thing. I just didn’t like the way it was handled.”
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Piers Morgan Apologizes To Jay-Z & Beyoncé Over Jaguar Wright Interview, Carters’ Counsel Blasts British Broadcaster–‘There’s Rumors & Then There’s Nonsense’
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Piers Morgan was forced to issue an apology for remarks made by Jaguar Wright regarding Jay-Z and Beyoncé during an interview about the sex trafficking and racketeering allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs.
The British broadcaster was also scolded by the Carters’ high-powered attorney who said he was given an “ultimatum” in the matter.
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During Morgan’s Uncensored show published on YouTube on Oct. 2, Jaguar Wright alleged that she had disturbing details about Diddy’s infamous “Freak Off” parties, claiming to have witnessed “ritualistic abuse, drugging, and violent acts” at the notorious events. When Morgan inquired about the potential number of victims, Wright asserted there could be “thousands.” She also alleged that other high-profile figures, including Jay-Z and Beyoncé, have a history of sexual abuse.
Wright claimed that the power couple may have had hundreds of victims.
On his Oct. 8 show, Morgan rejected Wright’s allegations, stating that he had received a call from Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s legal team, asserting that Wright’s comments were “totally false and have no basis in fact,” according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He continued;
Morgan added;
Jay Z And Beyoncé’s Attorney Scolded Piers Morgan
On Wednesday, the Carters’ high-power attorney Alex Spiro had LOTS to say about Piers Morgan’s actions.
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The attorney clarified that he did not issue a simple cease-and-desist, as some outlets reported, but rather delivered an ultimatum to Morgan; either retract the false claims or face legal consequences.
When asked by Harvey Levin about the broader silence from Hollywood in the wake of the Diddy allegations, the attorney responded;
Who Is Jaguar Wright?
Wright got her start in the industry touring with The Roots and eventually released two studio albums of her own: Denials Delusions and Decisions and its sequel, Divorcing Neo 2 Marry Soul.
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In addition, she has released several singles from 2001 to 2014, Marie Claire notes.
The singer and songwriter has collaborated with notable artists such as The Roots, Dice Raw, Blackalicious, Mike Watts, and Femi Kuti, and has contributed backing vocals on numerous albums. She toured with The Roots and made a notable appearance on MTV’s Unplugged in 2001, where she performed as a backup singer for Jay-Z. This isn’t the first time she has accused a well-known hip-hop artist of sexual abuse. In 2020, Wirught claimed she was sexually assaulted by Common, who denied the allegations.
What do you think about Jaguar Wright’s comments on Piers Morgan’s show and the Carters quickly shutting them down?
Footage Shows G-League Player R.J. Hampton Berating The Mother Of His Child While Seemingly Admitting To Domestic Abuse
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Footage surfaces of NBA G League player RJ Hampton verbally abusing the mother of his child while seemingly admitting to previously assaulting her.
R.J. Hampton is currently playing in the G League after being a former first-round pick but instead of making headlines for his skills, he’s in hot water over a viral video.
On October 7, a video taken by his ex-girlfriend Tiffany Jeffcoat made its rounds on social media showcasing Jeffcoat and Hampton in a hotel lobby disagreeing after Jeffcoat allegedly traveled “11 hours” with their son. In the video what should have been a happy reunion between father and son, quickly went sour.
According to TMZ, Jeffcoat posted the video on her TikTok for the world and confirmed that it took place in an Oklahoma hotel lobby. The now-viral video clearly shows Hampton calling his ex a b*** in front of their 13-month-old son.
Not only that, but elsewhere in the video Tiffany tells Hampton she has bruises on her arms that “came from your hands.” Surprisingly R.J. responded with “Of course they did,” before saying;
“Did I punch you, did I slap you?” as if that made it any better.
At another point in the video, Tiffany alleges that her mother is “more of a parent to their son” which leads to Hampton saying that he doesn’t care if the Grandmother is “dead or alive.”
Tiffany later alleged that Hampton “snatched” their son before taking off in his car.
After fans begged for an update, Tiffany shared on TikTok that she still hadn’t located her son or his father and said she was stranded in Oklahoma with no help from the police.
She later posted an update on her IG Stories of her son sleeping with a caption that read, “Thank you to everyone who reached out.”
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Seen On The Vegas Scene: Celebs Sizzle & Slay The 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards
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Celebs were spotted slaying and sizzling at the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards in an array of ensembles.
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Ahead of the awards being broadcast on October 15 at 8 pm ET, stars celebrated the best in hip-hop with a night of performances, awards, and tributes at Drai’s Beachlub & Nightclub.
A press release reports that it was a reimagined show format that added fresh energy to the annual celebration of the culture.
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Megan Thee Stallion led this year’s nominations with a staggering twelve nods, further cementing her status as one of the hottest artists in the industry, and the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards celebrated achievements across 17 categories, selected by a prestigious voting academy of industry experts. Fans also had the chance to participate by voting for categories like DJ of the Year, Producer of the Year, and Best Hip Hop Platform.
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Seen on the scene was host Fat Joe who posed alongside his wife…
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2 Chainz who later performed…
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LightSkinKeisha who posed alongside her hubby Coca Vango…
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Ari Fletcher…
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Lola Brooke…
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and Eva Marcille.
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This year’s awards included a star-studded lineup of performers delivering high-energy sets that lit up the stage including E-40…
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Bossman D Low…
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Soulja Boy with Roscoe Dash, GloRilla, Juicy J, and Trina featuring Yung Miami.
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One of the most anticipated moments of the night was Travis Scott receiving the prestigious “I Am Hip Hop Award,” honoring his immense creative influence and cultural impact.
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The “Goosebumps” rapper received the award from Teyana Taylor and Tyla and the award highlighted Scott’s journey as one of the most innovative and influential figures in the music world today.
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Also spotted at the 2024 BET Hip-Hop Awards was Connie Orlando, BET’s EVP of Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy, who served as executive producer alongside Jamal Noisette, SVP of Specials & Music Programming.
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A press release adds that Jesse Collins, CEO of Jesse Collins Entertainment, also played a key role as executive producer, along with Jeannae Rouzan-Clay and Dionne Harmon.
Will YOU be watching the 2024 BET Hip Hop Awards when they’re simulcast on Tuesday, October 15, at 8 PM ET/PT on BET, BET HER, VH1, and MTV2?
‘Love & Marriage Detroit’ Newbies Kimberly & Marcel Dobine Dish On The Motor City’s Charm & Kimberly’s Kristina Friendship Fallout [Exclusive]
NEWSA Motor City couple is dishing on joining the cast of Love & Marriage: Detroit, the intricacies and excellence of their city, and the true root of a friendship fallout.
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Kimberly and Marcel Dobine are the latest additions to the second season of the OWN show centered around Black love, business, and friendships in the D.
As the season continues, the Dobines told BOSSIP that they want viewers to tune in for more than just drama on the Carlos King show, and instead appreciate seeing the Motor City’s culture, grit, heart, and history.
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His words were echoed by his wife who said that Detroit is more than just a backdrop for the show; it’s an integral part of their identity that they love to showcase amid the D’s ongoing renaissance.
When the Dobines first appeared on TV screens, viewers saw them meet up with the show’s friend group, which includes the Harrises…
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the Thompsons…
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and the Smiths.
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Things quickly went left, however, when Kristina and Kimberly sat face to face after having a friendship fallout.
During that conversation, it seemed like Kimberly was upset about Kristina’s friend remarking about Kimberly having an Android phone and being “perfect” for her husband, who also had an Android because they “both like mediocre things.”
However, the event planner, designer, and founder of the Posh & Popular brand told BOSSIP that there’s more to the story.
Marcel then noted that he believed that the comment was meant to be shady.
Despite remaining calm during the situation, Kimberly said the incident left her reeling and confused.
As time passed, the tension lingered and a follow-up meeting with Kristina only heightened Kimberly’s concerns. “I expressed to her the situation. Am I tripping?” Kimberly asked and what followed was confusion including a moment when the friend who commented first denied ever saying it, then claimed it was a joke. For Kimberly, that was a tipping point.
She felt let down, not just by the initial comment but by the way it was handled afterward including a phone call from the commenter that felt more like an attack than a conversation.
Not only that, but Kimberly said that Kristina called the partygoers to verify that the comment was actually made because she didn’t hear it. This moment marked a pivotal point in her Kristina friendship.
She added that she and Kristina tried to reconcile, but the trust was shattered.
Ultimately, the friendship ended not over a simple misunderstanding but the culmination of unmet expectations and feelings of dismissal.
On Saturday’s episode of Love & Marriage Detroit, it was clear that the two are still not in a good place amid Kristina alleging that Kimberly “tries to manipulate situations through tears.” At her surprise birthday, Kristina was adamant that her former friend would “use her emotions to try to manipulate people” so she could “play the victim.”
When word got back to Kimberly, another showdown between her and Kristina went down and Kimberly tossed pieces of clothing from the influencer’s KBS Collection on the floor.
Prior to the airing of that scene, Kimberly told BOSSIP that she would accept an apology from Kristina because that’s “all she wanted from a friend”, but now that seems unlikely.
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Pharrell Williams, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo & Lewis Hamilton Announced As Co-Chairs For The 2025 Met Gala, Black Excellent Excitement Ensues
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The co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala have been announced.
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We’re still more than six months away from the 2025 Met Gala, but as any fashion fan knows, celebs prepare for about that long–or ever longer–for when that first Monday in May rolls along. Because the biggest night in fashion takes so much preparation, it’s only right the theme and co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala be announced early, too.
On Wednesday, Oct. 9, the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced the Costume Institute’s spring 2025 exhibition, Superfine: Tailoring Black Style. The exhibit will draw inspiration from Monica L. Miller’s 2009 book, Slaves to Fashion: Black Dandyism and the Styling of Black Diasporic Identity, featuring garments, paintings, photographs, and more—all exploring the indelible style of Black men in the context of dandyism, from the 18th-century through present day.
With those guidelines in mind, it only makes sense that the co-chairs for the Met Gala would be some of the most powerful and stylish Black men in Hollywood.
The co-chairs for the 2025 Met Gala will be Lewis Hamilton, A$AP Rocky, Colman Domingo, and Pharrell Williams, alongside Anna Wintour. LeBron James will serve as honorary chair. For Rocky, Williams, and Hamilton, the Met Gala is nothing new, having been a regular in attendance for years now. Domingo attended his first Met Gala earlier this year, while James will make his debut at the event in 2025.
The Met Gala will return to NYC on May 5, 2025. The dress code is set to be announced in early 2025.
Carole Baskin Used Big Cat Rescue Funds to Buy $895K Home/Office
SLIDERCarole Baskin bought a home late last year … with funds from her Big Cat Rescue org … TMZ has learned.
Carole and her husband Howard got the Odessa, FL house for $895,000. The deed, obtained by TMZ, lists Big Cat Rescue as the property owner. There is no mortgage evident from the deed, so it appears the property was purchased outright with Big Cat Rescue funds.
BCR is a charitable org and Carole is the CEO. Carole tells TMZ, she bought the place after she and Howard sold their sanctuary/headquarters and moved the cats to the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Arkansas.
As for using charitable money to buy the house, we’ve done research and there’s nothing illegal about the purchase, assuming she uses the house for the benefit of the charity.
But, using charitable funds to purchase the residence does raise the question — how does this benefit the cats? Carole tells TMZ, she and Howard, who serves as Treasurer, are still running Big Cat Rescue. She says, “We are still in business and plan to be for at least the next 40 years. We needed a place to work from.”
Carole also tells TMZ … “There is nothing nefarious about purchasing the property we bought to replace it since it’s used for our office work funding conservation programs in the wild, fundraising event, board meetings and storage of the records and equipment from the grounds we are vacating.”
Will You Be Streaming? Tubi Announces Deion Sanders & Rocsi Diaz Will Host New Talk Show ‘We Got Time Today’
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Streaming platform Tubi announces Deion Sanders and Rocsi Diaz will team up to host a new talk show “We Got Time Today.”
Tubi dropped a shocking announcement today that the streaming platform plans on debuting a new talk show in November. While the talk show itself isn’t that shocking it will be hosted by Coach Deion Sanders and former 106 & Park Host Rocsi Diaz. The format will be focused on “real conversations” with various people from different backgrounds. It feels more like opposing points of view trying to find a middle ground, which is challenging in 2024.
According to Complex, Deion is all in on the show appropriately titled “We Got Time Today” which features a nod to his nickname as Primetime.
Rosci is also excited about the new show and reveals they plan on keeping the talk show authentic in every way.
During the modern era of streaming ways, Tubi has run at their own pace and it has greatly benefited the streaming service. Most streaming services claim there is something for everyone but only Tubi has something for everyone that isn’t tied to legacy content. Adding talk shows is one way to keep things fresh and original week to week.
CBS News Execs Admonish Tony Dokoupil’s Discussion With Ta-Nehisi Coates On Israel And Palestine
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Last week, CBS Mornings co-host Tony Dokoupil got himself dragged up and down the internet after going toe-to-toe with acclaimed author, educator, journalist, and activist Ta-Nehisi Coates during a panel discussion about Coates’ book The Message, which draws parallels between Israel’s mistreatment of Palestinians and the Jim Crow South in America.
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Apparently, Dokoupil took issue with Coates’ book because he highlighted the history of colonization and anti-Palestinian oppression instead of highlighting Israel’s “right to exist,” which is, by far, the most popular pro-Israel talking point, and has already been repeated ad nauseam by mainstream media outlets and politicians across the Western world, which is why Coates didn’t feel the need to include it in his book.
Now, Dokoupil’s aggressive line of questioning is being admonished by CBS News executives, who said the interview did not meet the editorial standards of the network. (We’ll circle back to that part in a sec.)
So, Dokoupil essentially opened the interview by telling Coates that if he wasn’t as popular, accomplished, and acclaimed as he is, nobody would like his little Jihad book, then he proceeded to chide him for not painting Israel as the victim in the conflict and Palestine and other surrounding Muslim countries as the terrorist-filled aggressors.
Coates responded to the loaded question more politely than many of us would have.
Coates’ perfectly reasonable answer didn’t appear to satisfy Dokoupil, who essentially repeated over and over again that Israel had a “right to exist” as if it were his one and only prepared talking point while Coates continued to try to educate him on how apartheid and power dynamics actually work.
It was an exhausting display of Black intellectualism vs. dedicated caucasity. The interview garnered a lot of negative publicity across social media, prompting CBS News executives Wendy McMahon and Adrienne Roark to address the issue during a daily editorial meeting with staffers on Monday.
It’s worth noting that while McMahon and Roark agreed that editorial standards were not met during the contentious interview, CBS chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, did not agree.
I suppose that’s arguable.
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It’s also arguable that all Dokoupil did was reword the same question about Israel’s “right to exist repeatedly while ignoring all of the substance in Coates’ responses. After Coates pointed out that most media outlets already report on the conflict from a pro-Israel perspective, Dokoupil dismissively insisted,
Although Coates never actually said the nation didn’t have a right to exist, Dokoupil just kept remixing his assertion that Coates did say it.
The only time Dokoupil really acknowledged that Coates’ book focused on apartheid-style anti-Palestinian discrimination was when Coates recalled that his Palestinian guide in Israel was not able to “ride on certain roads,” or “get water in the same way that Israeli citizens” were able to.
A lot of people took that as Dokoupil blaming Palestinian citizens for their own state-sanctioned discrimination.
I’ll just leave you with Coates’ response.
And there it is.
Not So Fast! Kanye West & Bianca Censori Spotted Looking Lovey-Dovey In Tokyo Following Divorce Reports
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Welp, that was quick!
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Immediately following reports that Kanye West and his wife of almost two years, Bianca Censori, were headed for divorce, the couple have reunited.
Fans were convinced the rapper was on his way to divorce number two following reports from TMZ, which said on Oct. 7 that multiple sources close to the couple confirmed that the pair called it quits. According to the outlet, Ye and Bianca had been telling people around them they broke up a few weeks ago, leading Censori to take a trip to Australia, where she was spending time with her family.
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The outlet went on to report that Kanye was telling people close to him he plans to live in Tokyo and divorce Bianca.
According to additional reports from Daily Mail, insiders claim the pair had already been “drifting apart” before a recent visit from Bianca’s family confirmed the end of their romance.
But, despite Ye being spotted alone in Tokyo in recent days, Bianca joined him in Japan on Oct. 8, swiftly shutting down divorce rumors.
The couple went shopping at Dover Street Market in Tokyo, looking happier than ever as they took part in some PDA. In one photo, Censori put both of her hands on the rapper’s cheeks as she flashed a huge smile; Other photos from their trip saw the pair walking hand-in-hand through a mall corridor, clearly enjoying one another’s company.
Iman Shumpert Insists There’s No Romance With ‘My Peoples’ Amber Rose After Beach Day Sparks Dating Rumors
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Iman Shumpert is walking back rumors about his beach day with Amber Rose following romance speculation going crazy online.
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Just last month, the former NBA player was spotted in Miami having a relaxing beach day with anti-rape-activist-turned-Trump supporter, Amber Rose. On Oct. 7, TMZ got the chance to ask Shumpert about this outing when they spotted him in New York City, asking about the nature of his relationship with Rose.
According to Iman, the two of them have a completely platonic relationship, forming a friendship after meeting on College Hill: Celebrity Edition back in 2022.
This is the first time The Chi actor has been caught up in romance rumors since his split from his wife, Teyana Taylor.
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The couple finalized their divorce in June 2024 after quietly filing in January of last year. News of their split didn’t hit the media until months later in September 2023 after Taylor publicly confirmed their separation, later citing in court documents “extreme emotional and mental abuse.”
According to legal docs, the singer alleged that her rising stardom angered Shumpert, and therefore, she “began to intentionally dim her light for her husband to try to have a harmonious and peaceful marriage.” She also claimed to have turned down various acting roles and other opportunities because he “did not want her to work,” but then complained when she stopped working after giving birth.
In their divorce, Shumpert was ordered to pay a “one-time seven-figure payment” and $8,000 in monthly child support, also covering private school fees for their two daughters.
Teyana and Iman tied the knot in 2016 after giving birth to their eldest daughter, Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert, a year prior. They welcomed their second daughter, Rue Rose Shumpert, in 2020.
Fenty Fate: A$AP Rocky Says He ‘Knew When We Were Younger’ That Rihanna Would Be The Mother Of His Kids
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A$AP Rocky opened up about his Fenty-fated relationship with Rihanna in his new cover story for W Magazine, which features exclusive photography by the Bajan beauty. Published on Oct. 8, the rapper and self-proclaimed “Fashion Killa,” shared insights into his love life and experiences as a father to their two children, Rza, 2, and Riot, 1. Throughout the feature, the New York native showcased some incredibly stylish outfits, including a custom Loewe jumpsuit, alongside pieces from Prada and Tiffany & Co.
Rocky Said He Knew Rihanna Would Be The Mother Of His Kids, Recalled How He & Rihanna First Met
Rocky is head over heels for Rihanna and when asked how he realized the megastar would be the mother of his kids, he gushed to W Magazine;
The joyful couple initially crossed paths in 2012, building a friendship that lasted for several years before their romance blossomed around 2019 or 2020, according to Rocky’s timeline. Reflecting on their first meeting, the rapper shared that they “locked eyes” outside a nightclub in that same year, where the singer came to his aid when a difficult bouncer denied him, the late Virgil Abloh, and a mutual friend entry.
A$AP Rocky Told W Magazine That He Loves Fatherhood
Rocky and Rih have been hooked on each other’s love ever since, taking great pride in the family they’ve created together. The rapper spoke affectionately about his two boys, Rza and Riot – born in 2022 and 2023 respectively – highlighting how, despite their young age, they’ve begun to showcase their own distinct personalities.
Rocky is enjoying life as a father and his parenting journey has deeply inspired his forthcoming full-length project Don’t Be Dumb which was slated for release in August, but was pushed back due to sample clearances and leaks according to the rapper’s X post published Aug. 22. Fatherhood has profoundly shaped his perspective on life, influencing his daily routine and even the type of music that resonates with him.
Awww, we love to see it!
Read Rocky’s full feature with W Magazine here.
Tekashi 6ix9ine Signs New Record Deal With Kartel Music for Over $6 Million
SLIDERTekashi 6ix9ine is taking his talents to Kartel Music … signing a new record deal with the label that will pay him millions of dollars.
The rapper just inked a lucrative contract that calls for him to record a new album with Mexican regional artists and go on tour in the United States, Mexico and Central and South America.
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According to the contract, obtained by TMZ, Tekashi is being paid $1 million for the album, which will feature 10 songs … and he’s going to make $250,000 for every concert of an upcoming tour. This all adds up to Tekashi potentially pocketing over $6 million.
After putting pen to paper, 69 told a photog in Miami he can’t wait to get started with Kartel Music … and told the pap the plan is to take Mexico by storm.
In signing the deal, Tekashi agrees to have no involvement in legal issues or initiate any conflicts on digital platforms … and to not get arrested, which has been an issue for him in the past.
While Tekashi’s getting a nice payday here … a good chunk will be going towards his IRS debt.