Tom Brady Is Facing Intense Backlash Over His “Superficial And Shallow” Comment About Justin Timberlake And Janet Jackson’s Infamous Halftime Moment At The 2004 Super Bowl
“So a Black woman’s career and reputation is damaged and she was taunted for a number of years by the mainstream media, but you know what, it was good for the NFL?!”View Entire Post ›
news.yahoo.comJudas Priest, Mellencamp leave memorable Rock Hall moments
Two weeks after the rousing entrance of Duran Duran, Dolly Parton, Eminem and Lionel Richie and many others into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, the ceremony at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles will air on HBO at 8 p.m. on Saturday night, when it can also be seen streaming on HBO Max. If past telecasts are any indication, the 6 1/2-hour will be cut roughly in half for the television audience. Here are a few memorable moments from the show, that might get short shrift on TV. Many of this year's Hall inductees had more fame than Judas Priest.
news.yahoo.com‘It Wasn’t as Good as I Hoped’: Laurence Fishburne Gives Blunt Critique of ‘Matrix Resurrections’ Film After Not Being Asked to Reprise His Role as Morpheus
Laurence Fishburne isn’t exactly sulking over a missed opportunity to reprise his role as Morpheus in “The Matrix Resurrections.” Fishburne starred alongside Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Ann […]
news.yahoo.comJanet Jackson front row at Siriano's glam fashion week show
With Janet Jackson resplendent in a black trouser suit on his front row and humongous hats on many of his models, Christian Siriano opened New York Fashion Week at the former townhouse of Elizabeth Taylor, rolling out sexy, slinky looks Wednesday to go with his trademark ballgowns. Taylor lived in the six-story, French Renaissance Revival townhouse now nestled among office buildings in Midtown for several years in the 1950s during her Michael Todd era.
news.yahoo.comNathan Chen pays tribute to mother Hetty Wang, Olympian Michelle Kwan after historic gold win in Beijing
Nathan Chen expressed his heartfelt appreciation for his mother, Hetty Wang, and gave a shout-out to two-time Olympic medalist Michelle Kwan after taking home a gold medal at the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The 22-year-old figure skater from Salt Lake City broke the short program world record on Tuesday, becoming the first Asian American man to win the title. Winning the gold medal in his mother’s home city of Beijing made the victory all the more worthwhile."It means the world to be able to be here," the “quad king” told CNN.
news.yahoo.comBlack Twitter calls out Jermaine Dupri after he admits to cheating on Janet Jackson in documentary
In true Black Twitter fashion, Jermaine Dupri got roasted for cheating on superstar icon Janet Jackson as was revealed in […] The post Black Twitter calls out Jermaine Dupri after he admits to cheating on Janet Jackson in documentary appeared first on TheGrio.
news.yahoo.comNew this week: Will Smith, 'Tick, Tick... Boom!' and Adele
This week’s new entertainment releases include a much-anticipated album from Adele, a documentary about Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction during the 2004 Super Bowl half-time show and Will Smith playing father and tennis guru to Venus and Serena Williams.
Recording Registry adds albums by Janet Jackson, Nas
Jacksons socially conscious album Rhythm Nation 1814, Armstrongs jazzy When the Saints Go Marching In and Nas debut release Illmatic are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. (AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Janet Jackson’s socially conscious album “Rhythm Nation 1814,” Louis Armstrong’s jazzy “When the Saints Go Marching In” and Nas’ debut release “Illmatic” are among 25 recordings being inducted to the National Recording Registry. The Library of Congress announced Wednesday that Labelle’s song “Lady Marmalade” and Kool & the Gang’s “Celebration” are some of the titles tapped for preservation this year. “The National Recording Registry will preserve our history through these vibrant recordings of music and voices that have reflected our humanity and shaped our culture from the past 143 years,” Hayden said in a statement. The library selects titles for preservation because of their cultural and historic importance to the American soundscape.
After top Grammy win, singer H.E.R. is heading to the Oscars
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)NEW YORK – A night after winning the top Grammy Award for songwriting, R&B singer H.E.R. Leslie Odom Jr. will also compete for best original song with “Speak Now” from “One Night in Miami...," which he wrote with Sam Ashworth. AdSongs by John Legend, Mary J. Blige, Janelle Monae and Robert Glasper were shortlisted for best original song but didn't make the final cut. The duo of Reznor and Ross have won a number of awards for their scoring work, including an Oscar, Grammy, Emmy and Golden Globe. Terence Blanchard (“Da 5 Bloods"), Emile Mosseri (“Minari") and James Newton Howard (“News of the World") round out the best original score nominees.
Yellen's encore: Lending economic heft to Biden's virus plan
“Yellen is uniquely poised," said Brian Deese, director of Biden’s National Economic Council. "She has as much experience and expertise of addressing the challenges of our time as any living economic policymaker today. AdYellen juggled parenting with her work as a professor at the University of California, Berkeley, in the 1980s, helping to build her son’s pinewood derby car as a colleague fed economic data into a computer. It’s an argument cultivated from years of research that fully blossomed during Yellen’s time as Fed chair. She said Yellen values differences of opinion and diversity because that helps her get a fuller sense of the economy.
For Kelly Rowland, good things come in threes
FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2019 file photo, Kelly Rowland attends the premiere of "What Men Want" in Los Angeles. Rowland released an EP titled K, featuring six tracks heavily influenced by Afrobeat rhythms. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)NEW YORK – If good things come in threes, then Kelly Rowland is basking in her current moment of bliss. But Rowland didn’t always possess that “Black Magic” confidence. “And I don’t know a lot of people who get that in this industry.”_____Follow Associated Press entertainment journalist Gary Gerard Hamilton at twitter.com/garyghamilton
Janet Jackson thanks fans for boosting 1986 album on streaming charts
Janet Jackson thanks fans for boosting 1986 album on streaming charts Janet Jackson's hit 1986 album "Control" is rising to the top of the charts again, 35 years after it was released. Vladimir Duthiers shares the pop legend's response and looks at the renewed support.
cbsnews.comViral and vital, college gymnasts finding their voice
The social justice movement in college athletics has popped up in most unusual place: gymnastics. From UCLA to Pittsburgh, Black gymnasts and the programs they represent are using their platform to empower and uplift. Her experience at Arkansas was simply reflective of the culture at large in the sport at the time. From Pittsburgh to California, female gymnasts are using their platform to empower, educate and bring light to causes they believe in. “Personally I would say (gymnastics) is a predominantly white sport,” Ward said.
Justin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson: "I know I failed"
Justin Timberlake has apologized to both his former girlfriend Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, who he performed with at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004. "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed." Timberlake has been criticized for his treatment of Spears following the release of a New York Times documentary following her rise to fame and legal struggles. Spears and Timberlake dated from 1999 to 2002. The incident crippled Jackson's career and it took Timberlake several years to come to Jackson's defense in public.
cbsnews.comJustin Timberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
Justin Timberlake has apologized to both his former girlfriend Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, who he performed with at the Super Bowl halftime show in 2004. "I've seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond," Timberlake wrote on Instagram. "I specifically want to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson both individually, because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed." Timberlake has been criticized for his treatment of Spears following the release of a New York Times documentary following her rise to fame and legal struggles. The incident crippled Jackson's career and it took Timberlake several years to come to Jackson's defense in public.
cbsnews.comTimberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
NEW YORK (AP) — In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson “because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.”“I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. Fans called out Timberlake for contributing to Spears' very public breakdown and controlling the narrative about the end of their relationship. More backlash hit Timberlake as social media began to recall the wardrobe malfunction with Jackson that caused a national controversy at the 2004 Super Bowl. Jackson was also a trending topic around the 2018 Super Bowl and after, with the hashtags #JusticeforJanet and #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay going strong on social media before Timberlake’s record third trip to the stage at the Super Bowl. I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports,” Timberlake wrote.
chron.comTimberlake apologizes to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson
This combination photo shows, from left, Janet Jackson performing at the Essence Festival in New Orleans on July 8, 2018, from left, Justin Timberlake performing during halftime of the NFL Super Bowl 52 football game in Minneapolis on Feb. 4, 2018 and Britney Spears performing during her concert in Taipei, Taiwan on June 13, 2017. (AP Photo)NEW YORK – In a lengthy social media post, Justin Timberlake says that he wants to apologize to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson “because I care for and respect these women and I know I failed.”“I’ve seen the messages, tags, comments, and concerns and I want to respond. AdFans called out Timberlake for contributing to Spears' very public breakdown and controlling the narrative about the end of their relationship. More backlash hit Timberlake as social media began to recall the wardrobe malfunction with Jackson that caused a national controversy at the 2004 Super Bowl. I want to take accountability for my own missteps in all of this as well as be part of a world that uplifts and supports,” Timberlake wrote.
Despite bleak 2020, celebrities make effort to brighten year
(AP Photo)LOS ANGELES – Yes, 2020 may seem like a complete fail with all the constant bad news and tragic moments. It’s been filled with gloom and doom(scrolling), but some celebrities and those inspired by them have tried to brighten a bleak year. He reassigned his 10 seamstresses in New York to produce thousands daily for health care workers on the frontlines. The singer and husband Emilio Estefan's restaurant Estefan Kitchen served up homemade meals for health care workers in Miami. The challenge coordinated offers by celebrities and athletes to raise funds to feed those in need during the pandemic.
South Africa lifts spirits with Jerusalema dance amid virus
People celebrate South Africa's Heritage Day by dancing at Zoo Lake park in Johannesburg Thursday Sept. 24, 2020. As the number of worldwide Covid-19 death is nearing the million mark, coronavirus related case numbers and deaths in South Africa hit the lowest in months. (AP Photo/Jerome Delay)JOHANNESBURG – South Africans of all walks of life are dancing to “Jerusalema,” a rousing anthem to lift their spirits amid the battle against COVID-19. Soon it became a dance craze across southern Africa and beyond with Youtube featuring scores of videos of various groups doing the line dance. In its battle against COVID-19, South Africa has weathered its first peak, registering more than 665,000 cases, including 16,206 deaths, nearly half of the total of all Africa's 54 countries.
Janet Jackson Builds 'Island Retreat' for 3-Year-Old Son Amid Quarantine
Janet Jackson is getting creative amid quarantine. The singer took to social media on Friday to share a pic of the bright yellow "island retreat" she built for her 3-year-old son, Eissa. The playhouse features a blue roof with white stars, along with cut-out letters that spell out "E's Island Life." "My baby and I built a lil island retreat," Jackson, 53, captioned it, using the hashtag "#IslandLife." "First day of school, he took the violin to school.
Janet Jackson to make Houston stop on ‘Black Diamond Tour’
HOUSTON – Janet Jackson has delivered some exciting news for her fans! The pop icon revealed she’s kicking off her “Black Diamond Tour” in June and she’ll be performing in Houston at the Toyota Center on Aug. 7. The show will include new music from her forthcoming “Black Diamond” album. She’s also including a special performance of Rhythm Nation. Tickets will be available to purchase at noon on Thursday.
20 songs turning 20 in 2020: Flashback to NSYNC, Aaliyah, Shaggy and Britney Spears
LOS ANGELES -- The new millennium got off to a rocking start in 2000.It was during that year that Destiny's Child extolled the strength of an "Independent Woman," Janet Jackson reminded us that it "Doesn't Really Matter," U2 had a "Beautiful Day," Aaliyah reminded us to "Try Again" and *NSYNC let us know in no uncertain terms that "It's Gonna Be Me. "These are some of the songs we were jamming to in 2000 that will turn 20 in the new year:"Thank God I Found You" -- Mariah Carey, Joe, 98 Degrees
abc13.comJanet Jackson Says Son Eissa Is 'Incredibly Musical' and Copies Uncle Michael's Moves
Janet Jackson is seeing signs of a little performer in her almost 3-year-old son, Eissa! Though he's got the moves, Janet insisted that she'd support her son no matter what he decides to do. Over the past few years as a mom, Janet confessed that her patience has been tested. As for what wisdom she wants to instill her in son, Janet advised, "Keeping God very close to you, always, respecting others, but also make sure they respect you. RELATED CONTENT: Janet Jackson Announces Vegas Residency: Inside Details of Metamorphosis Embed Code RestartJanet Jackson Opens Up About Raising Son Eissa Without a NannyJanet Jackson Is Confident Brother Michael's Legacy 'Will Continue'Beyonce Has Girls Night with Kelly Rowland at Janet Jackson's Las Vegas Concert
Janet Jackson superfan gets surprise of his life
Bryan Bedder/Getty ImagesLAS VEGAS, Nev. - A fan who went viral for his reaction to receiving tickets to see Janet Jackson received another surprise, courtesy of the superstar herself. KB Strawder Jr. tweeted his father's reaction when he got tickets to Jackson's performance in Las Vegas as a Father's Day gift. Strawder's father yelled after opening the tickets, jumping out of his seat and running across the room. On Sunday, Jackson posted a video of herself surprising him backstage at her Metamorphosis show. "My dads father's day surprise concert trip to see @janetjackson had one more surprise," the younger Strawder wrote on a post that included the video and a series of pics from the night.
Janet Jackson Opens Up About Raising Son Eissa Without a Nanny
Janet Jackson is letting fans in on how life has been raising her young son on her own. The iconic songstress recently opened up to Stellar magazine in Australia, where she revealed what it's been like being a working mom while taking care of her 2-year-old son, Eissa. The singer added, "Of course, when Im working, someone watches him," but other than that, she's the one raising and caring for her little boy. For more on Jackson's adorable little boy -- and which Disney film he loves the most -- check out the video below. RELATED CONTENT:Janet Jackson Is Confident Brother Michael's Legacy 'Will Continue'Janet Jackson Thanks Her 'Incredibly Strong Family' as She Is Inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of FameJanet Jackson Announces Las Vegas Residency