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Season 2 of ‘P-Valley’ is on and P-Poppin!
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BOSSIP’s Sr. Content Director Janeé Bolden spoke with ‘P-Valley’ stars Brandee Evans and Nicco Annan ahead of the premiere of the new season.
Nicco Annan And Brandee Evans Discuss Their Different Approaches To Nudity On ‘P-Valley’
We don’t want to spoil too much, but this season will be showing up a LOT more skin when it comes to both Mercedes and Uncle Clifford, so we HAD to ask Brandee and Nicco about whether they were more comfortable shooting nude this season and if they have a certain approach they take to get ready to bare it all on camera.
“As an artist, we are using our bodies for art,” Nicco Annan told BOSSIP. “We are using our bodies to tell the story and there is a cost to that. Sometimes that is privacy. Sometimes that is you walking around in your apartment to be embracing your own body. We were coming out of a pandemic, so some of that was how does this body change? What is going on with it? I think that part for myself personally it was to amplify it as an actor. I wanted to make sure that Uncle Clifford’s body was full this season because of the pandemic. She’s going through some t things with drinking and we all had the munchies, so what that quarantine weight looks like but it was still pretty because it all jiggles when we’re on set.”
“Meanwhile I was psychotically in the gym,” Evans interjected, noting that Mercedes is constantly jogging with her dog Blackie Mild and has come back with an even tighter body. “Just like Brandee, when I need that release I’m in the gym, so Mercedes did come back with a little more tight shape this season. Also, I did have to be naked a lot.”
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Brandee Evans And Nicco Annan Heap Praises on Co-Stars Gail Bean And Bertram Williams Jr.
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The pair also spoke about this season’s new characters, with Evans heaping praise on her Delta Sigma Theta soror Gail Bean, who plays the rebellious new dancer Roulette.
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“That Roulette character!” Brandee Evans told BOSSIP. “She is a fiesty, 2.0 Mercedes taking it to a whole other level. And I love watching Gail bring her to life.”
Meanwhile, Nicco Annan had to sing some praises for Bertram Williams Jr.’s work as Woddy in Season 2.
“If I was coming in I would go for Woddy,” Annan said. “Bertram Williams Jr. plays that role of Woddy, Lil Murda’s manager. I feel like Bertram’s portrayal of Woddy is dope, I couldn’t do it as well as he does. I think that character is so interesting, working in a funeral home, that homie who is a little odd… I really like that character and his journey. There are no small characters in the Valley. Everyone has value and everyone has depth and stories to be told.”
Check out our full interview with Nicco and Brandee below!
New Episodes of ‘P-Valley’ air every Friday on STARZ
It’s hard to hear when you’re wrong, but sometimes the adult thing to do is to admit blame
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Judge Lynn Toler is back to help another couple on Thursday night’s episode of ‘Commit Or Quit.’ We’ve got an exclusive sneak preview clip for your viewing pleasure and this one might shock you a little.
If you’ve been keeping up, this show is all about couples who’ve reached a roadblock in their relationships who ask Judge Lynn Toler to help them figure out if they can fix their issues and fully commit or if they’re better off calling it quits. On this week’s episode, Judge Toler meets with Mackenzie and Unique about their communication issues.
Right off the bat, Mac opens up about Unique fixating on the negative and never rewarding him when he addresses her complaints.
“You don’t highlight when I do things that you ask me to fix,” Mac tells Unique.
“I definitely didn’t know that I wasn’t showing my appreciation for the things that you’ve changed, because in the past I would try to show these things to you,” Unique says.
“In the past,” Judge Toler, interrupts her, before continuing. “I’m trying to help you out. The grown woman’s response is, ‘I hear you baby and you’ll know from now on.’ Bam.”
“Bam, there you go,” Unique concludes.
If only it was as easy as that. Judge Toler won’t give Unique an easy out though.
“You got upset when I redirected you,” Judge Toler admonishes. “This is basic man/woman stuff and you are just indignant about it.”
“You hang on to the stuff that I do that you don’t like,” Mac adds. “But you never say ‘Hey listen, I see you did something good.’
I’m not trying to put you down, there’s no shade. I don’t want you to feel no type of way.”
“Nah we good,” Unique reassures him.
“No you’re not good,” Judge Toler responds. “That was a bold-faced lie. I can’t help you if you’re not truthful with me. You’re not good and you know you’re not good. You’re hot as a firecracker. How are you going to call me out here?”
At this point, Unique has had enough. She storms off from the couch and tells production not to follow her. As you see her walking first outside, then upstairs, she mutters, “I’m not going to sit there all night, cuz I’m not dealing with this.”
Watch the clip below:
Do you think Unique should be embarrassed over how she reacted? Or is it only natural that she would be defensive?
Here’s what else to expect from the episode:
Mac’s been married once and doesn’t want to make the same mistake twice. Unique is ready for a real commitment, but social media is killing their relationship. Judge Toler will decide if they should Commit or Quit!
Commit Or Quit With Judge Lynn Toler Episode “Friends With Benefits?” Premieres Thursday, June 9 at 10PM ET on WeTV
Will you be watching?
The Foo Fighters will honor Taylor Hawkins with a pair of concerts this fall in memory of the drummer, who died unexpectedly on March 25.
Which 2022 songs will be remembered as summer hits? Lizzo, Harry Styles, Train, Måneskin and Bad Bunny are compelling contenders for song of summer.
One of our favorite hip-hop pioneers is the guest of this week’s ‘Red Table Talk!’
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In an episode titled, “Queen Latifah is on a Mission!” superstar Queen Latifah joins the Table to reveal a personal struggle that’s taken her a long time to understand and shares her important new mission. It’s a side of Queen you’ve never seen! Plus, she offers her one-of-a-kind wisdom to a special group of fans. The episode airs tomorrow, Wednesday June 8th on Facebook Watch, but we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek clip for your viewing pleasure right now!
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Queen Latifah Addresses The Blatant Disregard Designers Show For Plus Sized Clientele
In the clip, Queen Latifah joins ‘Red Table Talk’ and discusses the difficulties she faced as a fuller-sized woman trying to stay stylish.
“When your mom is the ideal beauty for us as Black people,” Latifah says, addressing Willow Smith. “She look like my little mini-me when we stand next to each other. I had to figure out how to find clothes that look right on me, on my size, in this world, when designers are not creating those fashion brands that have these sizes. If I was a size 24 and I have style, I still want to rock what the size 2 is wearing. Designers are like ‘No we’re going to stop right here.’ Okay, have you checked the stats on the sizes of the rest of the country? I think you might want to make some clothes in that size. That’s when I realized you don’t want to get it. You don’t want us to look like this. You don’t want us to live this fullness.”
Watch the clip below:
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She makes incredible points.
The Queen is such a beautiful and talented spirit. Talk about paving the way in so many ways. She’s been a rapper, singer, Broadway star, television star, movie star, producer and so much more and she has NEVER stopped. All hail the queen! For real.
A new episode of the Emmy-winning “Red Table Talk” with Queen Latifah will stream Wednesday, June 8 at 9am PT/12pm ET on Facebook Watch.
Travis Scott is scheduled to headline Las Vegas’ Day N Vegas, the artist’s first U.S. festival booking since his fatal Astroworld festival last year.
Jawan Jackson, who played bass singer Melvin Franklin in a pair of Broadway hits, will debut this week as a permanent member of the real Temptations.
This is absolutely heartbreaking.
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News has been circulating online that Atlanta rapper, Trouble was shot and killed in his car during the early hours of June 5th.
Atlanta artist Trouble has reportedly passed away! 🕊
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— My Mixtapez (@mymixtapez) June 5, 2022
Trouble’s ex-girlfriend Alexis Skyy confirmed the news, but the details surrounding his death have not yet been confirmed.
Trouble, born Mariel Semonté Orr, release his critically acclaimed mixtape “December 17th” in 2011. He went on to collaborate with the likes of Lupe Fiasco and YFN Lucci and signed with producer Mike Will Made It‘s Ear Drummer Records.
Mike WiLL Made-It commented on Trouble’s passing this morning writing, “REST EASY SKOOB” on his InstaStory.
Others weighing in on his passing include Gucci Mane, Juicy J and Bow Wow.
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Trouble released his debut album “Edgewood”, a nod to his Zone 6 Atlanta neighborhood, that featured the tracks “Bring It Back” featuring Drake, and “Come Thru” featuring the Weeknd.
Trouble was last photographed at Pierre “Pee” Thomas’ birthday Black Ball on Wednesday, June 1.
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The rapper was also last seen hours ago in an InstaStory riding around Atlanta with his friend/fellow rapper MMB Huncho.
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Our condolences go out to his friends, family & fans. More news to come as this story is still developing…
Its toooooooo many 12 of for me tonight IM GOIN HOME‼️
Yall move smoove outchea ✌🏾— Trouble (@TroubleDTE) June 4, 2022
We were rooting for y’all!
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One of our favorite celebrity couples cut “Nugget and Turtle” ties. On Saturday, People reported that Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey broke up after a year and a half-long romance. The former lovebirds “are both completely heartbroken. They still love each other,” according to a source close to the couple.
Michael B. Jordan and Lori Harvey have called it quits after a year-long romance. 😞 | 📷: Frazer Harrison/Getty pic.twitter.com/vWOrCaiwHG
— People (@people) June 4, 2022
“Michael matured a lot over the course of their relationship and was ready to commit for the long term. He let down his guard with her, opening up emotionally in a romantic relationship for the first time,” the source said. “They had great times together and brought out the best in each other.”
The Real Thing?
It was all good just a few months ago! They both seemed to be head-over-heels as they celebrated their 1-year anniversary last November. In December, the Creed III director and star said this was his most public relationship because he “finally found what love was” and had something “real enough” to share with the world.
“When I was younger, I don’t know if I could have handled the onslaught of opinions and being picked apart, and also being conscious of what the other person’s going to go through. It takes a special person to deal with that,” he told The Hollywood Reporter.
“There’s a premeditated planning of staying out of the way [of the public eye] that sometimes kills spontaneity and intimacy. I wanted to take that away and give this the best chance it had, in this weird world that we live in, to be somewhat normal. Long story short, I think it’s just the timing of everything. It was the right time for me,” Michael said. “Yeah. I’m happy.”
Lori even sparked speculation about a little one on the way when she affectionately called the actor “babydaddy” in an NYE post about ringing in 2022 together. After a few high-profile relationships with men like Justin Combs and an engagement to soccer star Memphis Depay, something did seem special about this time around.
“We just really balance each other,” Lori couple goals-gushed about Michael during an appearance on The Real in September. “I really do believe in the statement when they say, ‘When you know you know.’ And I think that really applies to our situation and we just have a really good time together.”
Maybe the difference was Michael, who seemed very ready to settle down. He didn’t just go above and beyond for elaborate V-day plans and luxurious baecations. The model and influencer said he is “so sweet, very attentive; he listens to me and the things that I say that I want, and he really makes an effort.”
Writing on the Wall
Neither Lori nor Michael’s representatives commented on the split, leaving fans of the romance in disbelief. However, both of their actions speak louder than words in the recent months and weeks leading up to the announcement. They were last spotted together in March for their red carpet debut at the Vanity Fair Oscar party.
The Black Panther star was all-in and appeared ready to settle down, trading in his $7 million bachelor pad for a $12 million mansion in Encino, California two weeks ago. An engagement seemed inevitable any day now, but was the 25-year-old ready for a ring and MBJ’s new nest? Around the same time, she hit the red carpet solo to show off her super trim pilates body at Cannes Film Festival.
Lori was focused on securing the bag and maintaining her brand. She made headlines explaining the extreme diet and exercise regimen that helped her lose weight she gained by cuddling and eating good with her honey. If dropping relationship weight, wasn’t a sign that the relationship might follow, Steve Harvey tied to tell us. Although the comedic icon approved of Mike, calling him “a really good guy,” he didn’t see marriage on the horizon. In March, Steve said he wasn’t ready to marry off Lori just yet.
Between the ditching the relationship weight in time for hot girl summer and a completely MBJ-free Instagram page hours after the announcement, it seems like the Lori is ready to move on sooner than later. Let’s take enjoy last look at the stunning couple.
Tim Norman better get used to squeezing his ample legs and hips and body into an orange jumpsuit!
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The STL Today reports that a man named Travell Anthony Hill pleaded guilty in court on Friday to shooting Andre Montgomery Jr.
Hill was convicted on multiple counts for the conspiracy and committing the 2016 murder-for-hire of the 21-year-old former star of Welcome to Sweetie Pie’s. According to U.S. District Judge John A. Ross, both counts carry a mandatory life sentence. Andre’s killer may spend the rest of his life behind bars, but the shocking case is far from over.
Shooter who killed Sweetie Pie's reality TV star pleads guilty, implicates others https://t.co/3JPssvgxGw
— St. Louis Post-Dispatch (@stltoday) June 4, 2022
Before his death, Andre regularly appeared on the reality show about a St. Louis-based soul food empire started by his grandmother, Robbie Montgomery. Instead of focusing on expanding his mother’s business and helping nephew Andre get his life on track, Tim Norman allegedly “wanted Montgomery dead.”
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Travell Anthony Hill admitted to fatally shooting Andre in exchange for a $5,000 payment from Norman. Plenty of evidence put the pieces of this puzzle together, but Hill already admitted that part during calls to his brother from jail.
Tim Norman is one of the examples of why you’ll never hear me say abolish prison. His ass should’ve stayed in there….
— Manifest Doll 💅🏾 (@AmazonCan) June 4, 2022
The plea implicates Tim as the mastermind who also hired Terica Ellis, an exotic dancer who previously dated Andre. They are both facing charges of conspiracy to commit murder. Detectives believe Tim paid her $10,000 to lure Andre to his death and told Hill where he was right before the shooting. If killing his own kin wasn’t cold-blooded enough, Tim expected a $450,000 payday from a life insurance policy he took out on Andre. He and his insurance agent Waiel Rebhi Yaghnam face additional charges of wire and mail fraud for their life insurance scheme, but Tim was never able to successfully cash out on the policy.
Tim Norman hired someone to kill his nephew…. JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL….. 😳😳😳😳🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬 @iamjennifer tried to tell y’all his child bearing hip ass was a lunatic
— wannie (@Wannie777) August 18, 2020
Evidence from Hill’s case paints a very different picture than fans saw on the hit OWN series.
Tim told Terica and others that he believed his nephew stole $200,000 from Ms. Robbie in a burglary. While police interviewed Andre about the break-in, he told officers he thought Tim stole the cash, jewelry, and other items. Andre also told them that Ms. Robbie was working to remove Tim’s name and access to Sweetie Pie’s business dealings. Four days after accusing Tim, Hill shot and killed Andre.
Wow. Wow. Wow.
So Tim Norman got life insurance on his nephew; took part in his murder for financial gain & then consoled his grieving mother when she was mourning her grandchild knowing he orchestrated the whole thinnnnng ah.
I hope Miss Robbie is okay #WelcomeToSweetiePies 💔
— † 🇧🇧🇲🇹 Baldwin Hills 🇲🇹🇧🇧 ✝️ (@Ms_BaldwinHills) August 19, 2020
It takes a sick and twisted person to rob their mother or kill their nephew for money. Sadly, it sounds like Tim might have plotted to kill his late brother’s only child for quite a while. A year before the shooting, he took out the nearly half-million-dollar policy on his nephew and made himself the sole beneficiary. If there’s any doubt of how cold and calculating Tim can be, he kept up the act on camera for years of the reality show’s run until 2018. When fans heard the shocking news of his arrest, clips of him mourning Andre’s death went viral.
#WelcomeToSweetiePies star #TimNorman & #MissRobbie Mourn The Death of Andre Montgomery In this vintage clip, after his 2016 passing 💔🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/tl789m4DLX
— theJasmineBRAND (@thejasminebrand) August 19, 2020
“I drove my mom through the park to the spot where Andre lost his life because I’ve not been there yet. I don’t think mom had been there either. We’ve lost a lot of family members on this street. Andre, as of late, and then before Andre, my father. Since Andre’s passing I haven’t gone through this part of the city. Really, I’ve been avoiding it,” he explained on an episode about his nephew’s death.
“Charles and I are the last boys left in this generation. We lost the entire family to violence, you know,” Tim said during the reunion.
Tim and Terica’s trial is scheduled to start in September.
Club Tummy has a new addition to VIP!
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There might even be two VIPs on the list, according to People. Almost a year after welcoming twins with ferociously fertile father of eight Nick Cannon, DJ Abby De La Rosa revealed that she’s expecting again on her Instagram on Friday.
“I’M PREGNANT! Another set of twins?!” Abby teased after announcing the good news. For now, she’s keeping more information about the pregnancy under wraps unless you’re one of her subscribers. “I’ll be posting all the exclusive content and answering the questions y’all are dying to know!”
Of course, the question on everybody’s minds is: “If Nick Cannon has nine babies, does he get a 10th one free?” The father of Abby’s new bundle of joy is another detail she’s keeping private, or at least, behind a paywall. Do we really need a paid subscription to figure out this mystery? Internet detectives only have one suspect so far, the Turbanator.
“We discuss that there is nothing more healthy than a Virile Man! Go forth and multiply,” Nick wrote under a hilarious picture hanging approximately fiftyleven onesies from his feature in Men’s Health Magazine.
Abby became baby mama number 3 in Nick’s wild web of co-parenting, giving birth to their twin boys Zion Mixolydian Cannon & ZIllion Heir Cannon last June. We already know that twins run in his family, starting with 11-year-olds Monroe Cannon and Moroccan Scott Cannon with his ex-wife Mariah Carey. He also has a track record of spinning the block like he did with Brittany Bell, who gave birth to Golden “Sagon” Cannon in 2017 and Powerful Queen Cannon. His social media feed shows that he’s been spending plenty of time with Abby and the twins recently.
“OUR SON ZION WALKED TODAY!!!!” Abby posted on a video of Nick lovingly guiding their baby’s first steps last week. “ZILLION IS NEXT!! WE ARE SO AMAZED BY ALL THEIR PROGRESS! Watching them grow is so amazing!!! We are blessed!!”
“Can’t believe the boys are almost a year!! Young Zion Mixolydian aka Z-Mix already getting his Mozart on! Young Geniuses!” Nick bragged yesterday about little Zion, who looks ready to follow in his musical footsteps after mastering the physical footsteps.
Although “Mr. Ncredible” admitted he “wasn’t setting out to be Father Abraham” and that he’s entertaining offers to become a long-overdue vasectomy influencer, Nick and Abby both clearly love parenting. Whether the Wild ‘N’ Out creator is on baby number nine (and maybe 10) or just keeping the same cool co-parenting energy, the Range Rover he gave the Abby is perfect for three or four car seats.
Until we get more info about the new arrival or confirmation of a vasectomy date, Nick’s not beating the seed-spilling speculation anytime soon. Zion and Zillion already have another sibling on the way this year. In January, Nick shared that he’s expecting biracial baby number 8 with model Bre Tiesi. There is no visible baby bump in the 31-year-old DJ’s announcement posts so it’s still anyone’s guess when we’ll meet the adorable addition to Club Tummy
Congratulations, Abby!