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JENNIFER HUDSON: Daytime Talk Show

. Jennifer Hudson could add many more Emmy Awards to her EGOT. Hudson will launch a daytime talk show. The series starts the week after Labor Day. The producing team behind Ellen DeGeneres will steer The Jennifer Hudson Show, which is taped on the same stage as Ellen. Once Ellen was pressured to announce her retirement, dozens of wannabe hosts angled to replace her. Warner Bros. auditioned 30 potential hosts. Jennifer Hudson shot a test show last fall and quickly rose to the top as the “obvious choice.” (Variety) […]

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TIGER WOODS I’M A BILLIONAIRE!!!

LeBron James is gonna have to make some room in the 3 Comma Club ... 'cause Tiger Woods officially has a billion-dollar net worth. Just one week after it was announced the Lakers superstar reached the financial milestone, Forbes is now reporting the golf legend has achieved the same feat. It's actually surprising that 46-year-old Woods hadn't hit billionaire status earlier in his career -- back in April, the outlet estimated he'd earned $1.7 billion over the course of his pro career before taxes and agent […]

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TECH TIP

Now if you were not aware, both Windows 10 and Windows 11 have a built-in antivirus engine called Microsoft Defender. And truth be told, it actually does a pretty good job at keeping your PC virus-free. But like all other antivirus apps, Microsoft Defender isn’t perfect. It’s always possible that a digital nasty will slip through and infect your system. If you have opted to stay with Microsoft Defender instead of installing a third-party antivirus app, you should know that […]

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JENNIFER LOPEZ: Documentary Debut

Tonight, Jennifer Lopez will take advantage of a red carpet opportunity with fiancé Ben Affleck. Her documentary, Halftime, premieres opening night at the Tribeca Festival. Residents from Jenny's Block get the first crack at going behind-the-scenes while J-Lo rehearses for the Super Bowl 54 Halftime Show. Two years ago, she performed with Shakira. That 12-minute concert won them an Emmy Award. Next week, Halftime will stream exclusively at Netflix. The teaser trailer offered glimpses of J-Lo singing at President Joe Biden’s inauguration as well as Lopez's tearful realization her role in Hustlers was not nominated for an Academy […]

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NICK CANNON: Speculation on Three Babies in 2022

Nick Cannon confirmed that his seven children are getting more siblings this year. We knew in January that Nick and model Bre Tiesi are expecting. Then last week, Abby De La Rosa revealed her pregnancy one year after giving Nick twins. Though, she avoided identifying the father this time. On Tuesday, speaking on Angela Yee’s Lip Service podcast, Nick swerved when asked if he's welcoming three children in 2022. He only said, (quote) “It could be three. Let's just put it this way. The stork is on the way.” […]

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MADONNA: Bio-Pic Cast Lead

Madonna has cast the lead in her bio-pic. Julia Garner will play the 20-something Madonna establishing a music career in New York City. Madonna will direct the movie. She said on Tuesday, (quote) “The focus of this film will always be music. It’s essential to share the roller coaster ride of my life with my voice and vision.” The 28-year-old Garner starred this year in the Netflix series Inventing Anna. She’s also appeared in Netflix’s Ozark that just wrapped. She won a pair of Emmys for her […]

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TOM CRUISE: Top Gun Copyright Suit

Tom Cruise and his partner Paramount Pictures have a Top Gun copyright suit hanging over them and his first billion-dollar blockbuster. An article, “Top Guns,” written by a fighter pilot inspired the 1980s movie. This personal story was published in 1983 in California magazine. His widow and son filed a copyright suit on Monday seeking unspecified damages. This lawsuit also called for the immediate halt of Top Gun: Maverick screenings at 4000 North American theaters. A Paramount spokesperson retorted (quote) “These claims are without merit. We will […]

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STEVE HARVEY: “Team Lori 1000%”

Steve Harvey confirmed his daughter’s breakup Monday morning on his radio show. He said (quote) “I'm team Lori Harvey 1000%. She's my daughter. I love her, I support her.” She left Michael B. Jordan, who she dated for 18-months. Steve Harvey added, (quote) “He’s still a cool guy from what I know. Wish him well.” Steve Harvey has been married three times. He spoke from experience when he said on Monday, (quote) “It’s a breakup. I’m pretty sure they’ll be fine. People break up […]

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BET AWARDS: Doja Cat Leads Nominees

Doja Cat is poised for a big night at the BET Awards. She leads all nominees with six nods. Drake and Ari Lennox follow with four nominations each. Baby Keem, Silk Sonic, Chlöe, Future, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, Lil Baby, Mary J. Blige and Tems have three apiece. The BET Awards air live on June 26th. Taraji P. Henson hosts.

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