The 57th Academy of Country Music Awards co-host reflects on his career, hosting the program, and being on that stage would mean to his late father.
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While such bold visibility for LGBTQ stars may seem like the norm in 2022, it’s a far cry from pop music’s recent history.
The whole world knows by now that Kanye West is taking this divorce from Kim Kardashian pretty hard.
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Every other day he posts something new about the situation, from text messages to videos and threats, and now, a poem entitled ‘Divorce’.
Yesterday he took to Instagram to post “Divorce”, a poem comparing the legal process to bad experiences anyone may go through in life.
“Divorce feels like your kids were snatched from your control / Divorce feels like you’ve been shot and traffic is slow,” the “Flashing Lights” rapper’s post reads. “Divorce feels like heavy breathing / Divorce feels like grandma never got over that cold / Divorce feels like suffocating / Barely breathing.”
You know, poetry is a form of therapy and as a lyricist this outlet seems like the best and healthiest way for Mr. West go.
The poem comes just two days after his estranged wife, Kim Kardashian, was declared legally single and she made it a point to drop “West” from all of her social media accounts.
“Divorce is difficult enough on our children and Kanye’s obsession with trying to control and manipulate our situation so negatively and publicly is only causing further pain for all.” stated Kim amid their ongoing divorce drama and social media attacks.
Most recently, Ye sparked controversy when he released a very disturbing music video for his song “Eazy” which featured the Saturday Night Live star, Pete Davidson, being buried alive.
As Kim and Pete continue to live their love life in private, Kanye and his new alleged Kim Kardashian look alike boo, Chaney Jones, makes an effort to post every now and then on her IG stories.
Hopefully Kanye and Kim can end on a good note, at least for the children’s sake.
Did they understand the assignment?
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Last year, BOSSIP reported that a College Hill reboot is on the way and now we finally have a lineup for the classic reality show’s return. Instead of the original formula of following real college kids through the ups, downs, (and throwdowns) of life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the reboot will follow celebrities who never attended or completed their college education.
According to TheJasmineBRAND the upcoming season will feature RHOA royalty NeNe Leakes, former NBA Lamar Odom, LHH stars Ray J and Dream Doll, and the Queen Diva of New Orleans Bounce Music Big Freedia. While these reality TV veterans may not be able to deliver the college-age antics that made College Hill so iconic, their larger-than-life personalities are a recipe for more iconic memes and moments.
Previous reboot rumors expected the show to film at Jackson State University where Deion Sanders became head football coach of his alma mater in 2020. The two-time Super Bowl champion revealed that his fiancée Tracey Edmonds, who was the producing powerhouse behind “College Hill” during its original run from 2004 – 2009, would bring celebrities to the Mississippi campus.
However, TheJasmineBRAND reports that the new season is currently being filmed at Texas Southern University. Does this mean we can expect a cameo from one of TSU’s most illustrious recent alumni, Megan Thee Stallion? The cast has already been spotted on campus with Slim Thug and India Love in the mix as well.
Fans of the show looked forward to an updated dose of HBCU drama, but reactions to the celebrity cast are mixed. The tweets are talking!
Many of the cast members are old enough to have kids in college, so they probably won’t be throwing down like their ’00s counterparts, but that doesn’t mean they won’t turn up at TSU. BET also gave us quality reality TV with the do-over drama on The Encore, so they might be onto something with this new direction.
Will you be watching the new College Hill?
Tami Roman is in her directing bag for the return of TV One’s UNCENSORED starring platinum-selling R&B singer Keyshia Cole this Sunday, March 6th at 10PM EST.
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Not only is UNCENSORED returning but UNSUNG will also make it’s debut with Soul For Real at 9PM EST. UNSUNG, spotlights entertainment’s most influential and talented artists. This weekend you can catch Soul For Real, a quartet R&B group of brothers, tell their story of brotherhood, early success, and industry mishaps.
Airdates of TV One’s upcoming new episodes of UNSUNG are:
Soul For Real (March 6)
Monie Love (March 13)
Thelma Houston (March 20)
Pete Rock (March 27)
PM Dawn (April 3)
Das EFX (April 10)
Now on the other hand, the highly anticipated UNCENSORED explores the lives of your favorite personalities as they provide first-hand accounts of their success and the obstacles they faced throughout their careers.
This weekend Keyshia Cole gets real and raw as she tells her life through music and TV in a way fans have never seen before.
I’m so proud of @keyshiacole for being willing to let me take her places that may be painful, so she could authentically share her truth with you. I’m telling you, you’ve never seen her like this 💛 SUNDAY MARCH 6 at 10pm UNCENSORED on @tvonetv
Keyshia Cole definitely has a story to tell as her career began at the young age of 12. Outside of her career she has showcased her love life and family triumphs on reality/documentary series Keyshia Cole: The Way It Is which aired on BET from 2006 until 2008. She currently is still processing and healing from the tragic death of her mother Frankie Lons and her father Mr. Cole who passed away last year due to complications of covid-19.
Airdates of TV One’s upcoming new episodes of UNSUNG are:
Keyshia Cole (March 6)
Stevie J (March 13)
Master P (March 20)
Taye Diggs (March 27)
Salli Richardson-Whitfield (April 3)
Cee-Lo (April 10)
Erica Campbell (April 17)
Trina (April 24)
Tune in to TV One this Sunday at 10PM EST to hear Keyshia’s story.
Even Alice Cooper is curious about Aaron Rodgers’ future, and the rock icon has a wild prediction about the Green Bay Packers’ quarterback position.
Residente called out J Balvín, an artist he’s previously conflicted with, about his racist depictions of Black women in new rap song.
Kiefer Sutherland knows actors releasing music don’t always have a stellar track record. Sometimes magic happens, and he’s on tour with his 3rd album.
Janet Jackson and Nicki Minaj are just some of the musical acts who will be packing their bags for NOLA when Essence Fest returns this summer.
On March 2nd, several female giants in the music industry came together at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, in honor of Billboard’s 2022 Women In Music event.
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Ciara, who was named Billboard’s Woman Of The Year back in 2009, hosted the annual awards ceremony. She showed up to the gig in style, too, posing for the red carpet in a flowing Roberto Cavalli cheetah-print dress with slits that accentuated her tone legs. The singer jazzed up the look with a body harness wrapped around her waist and neck. The mother of three’s hubby, Russell Wilson, was also in attendance.
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Black Women Artists Dominate The 2022 Billboard Women In Music Awards
Some star-studded honorees included Saweetie, who snagged the Game Changer accolade, Chart Breaker recipient Summer Walker, and four-time Grammy-winner, H.E.R, who gave a sweet tribute to her mother after accepting the Impact Award.
“I want to thank my mom for teaching me to stay humble, be grounded, and be hardworking,” the star, whose real name is Gabriella Sarmiento Wilson, said.
Saweetie’s Mom Presents Billboard Women In Music’s Game Changer Award To Her
Moms seemed to be a common theme throughout the night, as Sweetie’s mother did the honor of introducing her daughter with the Game Changer award. The “Icy Chain” rapper took to the stage afterward with an empowering speech.
“This award is dedicated to all the game-changers. The brave ones who took major risks ..the fighters who go to battle even when they do so alone and the disruptive innovators who bet on themselves when no one else would,” Saweetie, who is of half-Black, half Filipino descent, shared to the crowd. “They can doubt us, but one thing they can’t do is ignore us, ” she added.
Black Women Served Red Carpet Looks At The 2022 Billboard Women In Music Awards
The star’s red carpet attire was just as palpable as her words of encouragement. The 28-year-old California native dazzled in a shiny black dress that featured a plunging V-shaped neckline, showing off her curvy frame.
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Viral rap sensation Doja Cat turned heads in a beautiful Carolina Herrera ensemble. This year, the charismatic singer and songwriter was honored with the Powerhouse Award right before she took the stage for an energetic performance of her hit tune “Alone.”
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Although she wasn’t nominated this year, Normani still slayed at the event, wearing a high-waisted brown leather skirt paired with a mosaic top and a high ponytail. The “Wild Side” crooner presented Doja Cat with the Powerhouse honor.
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Check out some more stunning looks from the 2022 Billboard Women In Music event below.
The After Hours Til Dawn Stadium Tour will bring the pop-R&B star, Doja Cat and his big stage production to North America for the first leg.
Kanye West’s music video for “Eazy” depicts the rapper holding what appears to be a bloodied, disfigured head created to look like Pete Davidson.