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- How Thank U, Next Showed The Real Ariana Grande - MTV.com
- Gemma Collins 'plans to record a new single with Beyonce’s producer Naughty Boy next month' - Daily Mail
- PewDiePie lost YouTube crown to T-Series - Business Insider
- Christian Cowan turns Paris Hilton into a Powerpuff Girl - New York Post
- Twitter Corrects Vogue For Crediting Kim Kardashian For Crimped Hair - Revelist
- South Korean police questioning 2 K-pop stars in sex scandals - CTV News
- Should allies like Beyoncé and Jay-Z win queer awards? - Daily Xtra
- ‘From Not To Hot’ Star Mama June Shannon Arrested In Alabama On Drug Charges - Deadline
| How Thank U, Next Showed The Real Ariana Grande - MTV.com Posted: 18 Mar 2019 01:22 PM PDT  The memory of Mac Miller looms over Ariana Grande's album Thank U, Next, even if he's only explicitly mentioned once. The album was recorded in the space of a few weeks following the release of Sweetener last August and the September death of Miller, whom Grande dated between 2016 and 2018. She calls to him by his real name on the title track: "Wish I could say thank you to Malcolm / 'Cause he was an angel." In the music space, across all genres, separate narratives exist. The artist creates one via the music itself, and the media creates another. Artists can choose the latter to offer up defining personal details — Janelle Monae declared she was pansexual last year to Rolling Stone, for example — or reveal those directly to fans without the media at all. Where Beyoncé once used a not-so-subtle belly rub at the 2011 VMAs to declare her pregnancy with Blue Ivy, she instead took to Instagram in 2017 to announce her oncoming twins. That same year, rapper iLoveMakonnen came out as gay in a series of (now-deleted) tweets, while Kanye West used the same platform in 2018 to announce a slew of albums and establish a schedule for the impending release window. But there's a third option, too: Artists can unburden themselves directly through their music. For Grande, the Thank U, Next album (and accompanying Sweetener tour, which kicks off March 18 in Albany, New York) represents a chance to to vent, speak her truth, and confess to missing Miller's presence while painting the latest chapter of her story. There's a fresh fire in her delivery, a confidence that comes from being comfortable enough to express oneself in the parameters of one's art. She's always been adept at exploring her feelings and crafting music that's open and honest — particularly on Sweetener's "Breathin" and "No Tears Left to Cry" — but now, in an age of social media-fueled celebrity transparency that finds fans anxious for responses to her most traumatic experiences, she's working to apply that personal trauma to her music in order to evolve and take command of existing narratives. Thank U, Next's clean pop tries its best to convince the listener of Grande's newfound freedom spurred by cutting the weight of relationships, but Miller's memory lingers in the background. Two tunes in particular, "Ghostin" and "In My Head," establish the late rapper's presence as more than a one-off mention. "Ghostin" is about sobbing at finality, internalizing the questions that she knows she won't get an answer to. "I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again / Over him / I know that it breaks your heart when I cry again / 'Stead of ghostin' him," she sings. "In My Head" is angrier and finds the singer yearning for another, more innocent version of a lover before he became tainted. Neither song necessarily calls Miller out by name, but this personal peek into Ariana's head reveals a soft, conflicted soul. She's packing heightened energy here but there's a melancholy air to the proceedings. In the wake of Miller's death, these unnamed mentions and coincidences manifest his memory at multiple turns. The instrumental for "Ghostin" is a cousin of Miller's "2009," and the singer's explanation of the song to a fan on Twitter drew potential parallels to her post-Miller doomed relationship with Pete Davidson. On an LP that's buoyant with radio-ready pop formulas, Miller's presence stands out. As it plays, you realize that this is the first real look at her psyche since Miller's death. It's been a long time coming, but it's deserved too; the roars of angry fans online that blamed her for Miller's death in the immediate aftermath led her to disable commenting on her Instagram posts, and she remained quiet about his passing until nine days later. She would then limit her remembrances to Instagram posts and Twitter replies. In a November 2018 interview with Billboard, Grande expressed her wish to be freer with her music as a means to establish control, "to drop a record on a Saturday night because you feel like it, and because your heart's going to explode if you don't." That the LP comes so soon after Sweetener – five months and 22 days to be exact – feels like a meaningful way to do this. She also revealed that the entire album was written in a little more than a week and recorded in two. In hip-hop, these kinds of quick-fire releases signal a response to something of personal accord — think Machine Gun Kelly taking aim at Eminem on "Rap Devil" just four days after being dissed on the legendary rapper's song "Not Alike" in 2018. "My dream has always been to be — obviously not a rapper, but, like, to put out music in the way that a rapper does," Ariana said. This method of reclaiming agency has helped artists like Jay-Z, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift tell their own stories through their own marquee releases. When the world saw surveillance footage of Solange kicking Jay in an elevator at New York's Standard Hotel in 2014, rumors of infidelity between the Carters rapidly materialized. However, despite the flurry of headlines and speculation, the two never gave an interview or posted about it on social media. When Lemonade came out two years later, Beyoncé finally wrested control of the conversation: "Sorry," one of the LP's biggest singles, spit in the face of apology but also revealed that Jay-Z allegedly cheated on her. A year later, the legendary rapper released 4:44, an album overflowing with open, honest answers, and private revelations about Beyoncé's health and his own maturity. It also completed the book that Lemonade started, allowing a look into the lives of two famously private artists by taking listeners into their most vulnerable moment. Taylor Swift, meanwhile, had spent a majority of her career battling her own constructed narrative, one about who she dates and how often. Swift's 2017 album, Reputation, found her reclaiming that narrative. After a simple 2016 Kim Kardashian tweet called Swift's side of her ongoing feud with Kanye West into question, her reputation suffered. And what better way to acknowledge this than by drawing a massive, snake-wrapped arrow at it via the name of her sixth album? The snake became integral in Swift's entire rollout; her merch carried a serpentine theme and her tour itself was devoted to snakes. "A couple of years ago, someone called me a snake on social media, and it caught on," the singer said when kicking off her tour last year. "I wanted to send a message ... that doesn't have to defeat you. It can strengthen you instead." You hear that resolve not just on Reputation, but on Lemonade, 4:44, and Thank U, Next as well. Grande's ability to power through her own darkness speaks volumes; she mourns on the album, reflects on relationships and pushes for more. Doing this enables her to claim her agency and take control of her narrative. That's what Thank U, Next is about, down to its title. There's a reason why it's a command and not a question.  |
| Posted: 11 Mar 2019 06:53 PM PDT She performed a rendition of his hit Runnin' that he produced for Beyoncé at the BRITS earlier in the month, resulting in them becoming pals. And Gemma Collins, 38, is now reportedly planning to head to America to record a single with Naughty Boy next month. The former TOWIE star is said to be flying out to the states to film a six-part series which will follow the reality TV personality as she tries to crack the US.  Across the pond: Gemma Collins, 38, is now reportedly planning to head to America to record a single with Naughty Boy next month Gemma will be joined in Los Angeles by her Dancing On Ice professional skating partner Matt Evers, according to The Sun. The pair have been largely inseparable since the Essex beauty signed up for the ITV show, as Gemma credits the skater with helping her lose two and half a stone during gruelling three-hour training sessions. On Friday, Gemma was treated to the culinary skills of music maker Naughty Boy, 34, as he cooked up a curry for her in her Essex home.  Music mogul : Gemma performed a rendition of his hit Runnin' that Naughty Boy (pictured) produced for Beyoncé at the BRITS earlier in the month, resulting in them becoming pals  New friends: Gemma Collins was treated to the culinary skills of hit music maker Naughty Boy, 34, who cooked a home-made curry for the TOWIE star The reality TV star shared their delicious night in on social media in which singer and songwriter Calum Scott, 30, was also in attendance. Naughty Boy, real name Shahid Khan, boasted in the footage that he was making tadka dahl with chappati's for the boutique owner which he told 'You have never tasted anything like it.' The GC quizzed the DJ if he has made the dish for Beyoncé, in which he shared that he hadn't cooked for the Grammy award winner but had whipped up a quinoa shepherds pie for rapper Mary J Blige.  Chef: Naughty Boy, real name Shahid Khan, boasted: 'You have never tasted anything like it'   Hot cuisine: The music producer made a Tadka Dahl with chapatti's for the boutique owner The Essex babe and Naughty Boy first hit it off at the Brits, when the blonde beauty belted out his Beyoncé collab Runnin' - leading him to proclaim her voice had 'touched his heart' in a way few had. The unlikely pair have since been hanging out with the music mogul labelling Gemma his 'new favourite singer.' Sharing a cosy selfie of the pair, he wrote: 'My new favourite singer the QUEEN of EVERYTHING @gemmacollins1 #higervibration #shepowerful #wegonnahelpher #ibelieveinher.'  Guest: Singer and songwriter Calum Scott, 30, was also in attendance at the get together He also hinted that they are set to release music together by adding: 'GC X NB = album soon come #music #real #naughty #2019.' This comes as Gemma spoke candidly about her hopes to move to sunny California. Speaking on the Jonathan Ross Show, she revealed: 'I've never been to LA. (I'm going to LA because) the cameras want to be on me the minute I touch down in LA, to follow me having a go at it (hitting the big time in America).'  Making music: The producer hinted that they are set to release music together by captioning their selife: 'GC X NB = album soon come #music #real #naughty #2019'  |
| PewDiePie lost YouTube crown to T-Series - Business Insider Posted: 18 Mar 2019 04:57 AM PDT  PewDiePie, the YouTube star whose real name is Felix Kjellberg, was briefly dethroned on Monday as the owner of the YouTube channel with the most subscribers. T-Series, a Bollywood production company known for releasing lavish music videos, had for months been poised to overtake PewDiePie, and for eight minutes on February 22, it did. On Monday morning, it carved out a subscriber lead that lasted more than two hours. Each channel boasts nearly 90 million subscribers, but T-Series had gained a narrow lead of 50,000 as of Monday. After T-Series pulled ahead, PewDiePie retweeted a call for people to subscribe to his channel. PewDiePie has launched a campaign to maintain his top spot, which he has held since 2013. Several other YouTubers have rallied to his cause, and he got Tesla CEO Elon Musk on his show last month in a bid to stay ahead. The campaign gained notoriety last week as reports emerged that the gunman behind the massacre in Christchurch, New Zealand, yelled "subscribe to PewDiePie" during the attack. PewDiePie said on Twitter that he felt "absolutely sickened having my name uttered by this person."  |
| Christian Cowan turns Paris Hilton into a Powerpuff Girl - New York Post Posted: 18 Mar 2019 01:58 PM PDT  Cutting-edge creative Christian Cowan debuted his Powerpuff Girls collection last week in celebration of the cartoon's 20th anniversary. And the designer has already cooked up his own dream team of superheroes to fight evil (and bad fashion). "Cardi B would have to be the first one because Cardi actually wears a buttercup necklace made of diamonds," he tells Threads, referring to the Powerpuff character of the same name. "Her superhero power would be the power of persuasion," he adds. "When she started off, she was very much a character people didn't want to like because she was so unapologetically her. And she's managed to convince the whole world to adore her." Next up? Serena Williams. "She's basically a superhero in real life," he says with a laugh. "She would need a practical power, like superspeed." And finally, Lady Gaga. "Her superpower would be the ability to transform." As for Cowan, who has dressed everyone from Beyoncé ("She's so organized") to Miley Cyrus ("She made the whole 'Voice' arena cheer for me when I went to see her on the show"), his special power is the ability to make women look fierce. And his A-listers love him for it. "Tyra Banks once wrote a haiku about me," he says. "It's one of my most treasured possessions."  |
| Twitter Corrects Vogue For Crediting Kim Kardashian For Crimped Hair - Revelist Posted: 18 Mar 2019 10:35 AM PDT Mainstream media publications have a sick habit when it comes to their coverage of the Kardashian/Jenner crew, especially Kim Kardashian. The cycle goes as follows: Kim Kardashian wears anything that black women wear and have worn for years. A mainstream publication deems it cool. The publication proceeds to flaunt how little it knows about the culture that Kardashian's looks are oft-inspired by with a story and headline that positions her as some sort of style innovator or reviver. Twitter users proceed to call out the publication on its crap. Said media publication ignores the valid critiques because it's checked off its Kardashian coverage for the day and could not care less about the cultures slighted in the process. The most recent culprit is none other than the fashion giant Vogue magazine.  |
| South Korean police questioning 2 K-pop stars in sex scandals - CTV News Posted: 13 Mar 2019 07:11 PM PDT
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of -- Police on Thursday questioned two K-pop stars over interlocking sex scandals that have fascinated South Korea and prompted both men to announce they are retiring from the entertainment industry. Seungri, a member of the superstar group Big Bang, bowed deeply at a Seoul police station before more than 100 journalists. Police said they are investigating allegations that the 28-year-old attempted to arrange illegal sexual services for his business investors. "I once again lower my head and apologize to the people and all others who were hurt," Seungri said before entering the police station. "I'll faithfully undergo an investigation and give sincere answers" to police questioning. In South Korea, celebrities involved in scandals often issue public apologies even as they maintain their innocence. Seungri, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyun, has denied the sexual-bribery allegation, but announced his retirement on Monday. Earlier Thursday, fellow K-pop star Jung Joon-young, 29, came to the police station to be questioned about an allegation that he secretly filmed himself having sex with women and then shared the videos with friends in private group chats. "I feel very sorry for causing concern to the people and will faithfully undergo an investigation," Jung told reporters. "I'm sorry. I'm sorry." Jung said in a statement Wednesday that he recorded the videos without the consent of the women in them. He apologized to the victims and to those he disappointed and angered. He also said he was retiring from the entertainment industry. Media reports have saidSeungriwas among the men in a Kakao Talk group chatroom where Jung posted his sex videos.Police said there were several Kakao Talk chatrooms involved but didn't elaborate. The scandals have highlighted a dark side of South Korea's booming yet ultra-competitive entertainment industry. South Korean pop songs, TV dramas and films are hugely popular in Asia and beyond, but male stars have faced allegations of sexual assault and abuse and reports have been made that female entertainers and trainees have been forced to provide sexual services to men in power. Many K-pop stars are recruited by talent agencies as teenagers, some when they are elementary school students, and they often sleep, eat and train together before making a debut. Some suicides have occurred among celebrities in the industry. Big Bang has been one of the most successful bands in K-pop since its debut in 2006, attracting huge, loyal followings in Asia and around the world. Forbes magazine reported in 2016 that the band took home $44 million in pretax earnings the previous year. Seungri has been engaged in diverse business ventures, including a ramen franchise and a dance academy, and enjoyed displaying his lavish lifestyle. Big Bang is on temporary hiatus as its four other members fulfil about two years of military or alternative service, a requirement for all able-bodied men in South Korea. Seungri is set to start his mandatory military service on March 25. By law, the ongoing police investigation cannot prevent Seungri from joining the army unless he's formally arrested before March 25 or voluntarily requests a delay in his enlistment. South Korean police chief Min Gap Ryong told lawmakers Thursday that he would seek a joint investigation with military authorities if Seungri joins the army as scheduled and avoids an arrest. The stock price of YG Entertainment, Big Bang's agency, plunged this week over the allegations surrounding Seungri, dropping more than 17 per cent on Monday and Tuesday before rebounding slightly on Wednesday after the company announced it was releasing the singer. Its stock fell 1.59 per cent on Thursday. Analysts say YG has lost about 180 billion won (about $159 million) in market value since January.  |
| Should allies like Beyoncé and Jay-Z win queer awards? - Daily Xtra Posted: 13 Mar 2019 11:20 AM PDT  Each year, at a glitzy Hollywood ceremony, the GLAAD Media Awards doles out honours to entertainers who provide representation to LGBTQ2 communities and our causes. But it's not just members of these communities who get love. The annual Vanguard Award is given to straight and cis allies who made a significant difference in promoting acceptance of queer and trans folks. This year's recipients are Beyoncé and Jay-Z. The Carters are being recognized for their inclusion of LGBTQ2 people in their music videos and songs and their support of same-sex marriage. But should a major queer organization like GLAAD celebrate straight and cis people? The Xtra team has a lot of feelings. Together, we unpack the awards and the place of allies in LGBTQ2 communities. Erica Lenti, senior editor: When I think of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, "queer allies" is not what immediately comes to mind. I think first of their dedication to empowering Black communities — the way Beyoncé's Lemonade uplifted Black feminism and challenged police violence against Black people, or the ways in which Jay-Z has helped break the stigma around Black folks seeking mental health care. They've done a lot for communities of colour. That said, their work with LGBTQ2 communities has been fairly surface-level. Beyoncé dedicated a performance to communities in plight after the Pulse Orlando shooting, and Jay-Z supports same-sex marriage, particularly after his mom came out as a lesbian. It's great, but does it warrant an award? Is that all it takes to dub someone an ally? It's hard to see this as active participation in the bettering of queer and trans existence. If it were up to me, I'd skip past allies' basic acts of kindness and care toward LGBTQ2 people and just . . . reward the LGBTQ2 people doing great things. Arvin Joaquin, associate editor: Okay, a disclaimer: I adore Beyoncé and one should not speak ill of the queen. However, I never considered her as an ally — maybe an icon, but an ally seems like a stretch. And Jay-Z. Aside from having a lesbian mom and crying when she came out to him, I don't know any monumental thing he did that qualifies him to be someone worthy of an award. Sure, he cried. Sure, he showed acceptance. But is that enough to be acknowledged and named a vanguard of queer communities? I'm not questioning the Carters' stance as supporters of LGBTQ2 people, but giving them this award feels like a desperate move to associate our causes with famous folks. EL: That's really what it seems like, right? We know Beyoncé and Jay-Z hold a lot of clout — and we know they have huge fan bases — and they therefore become faces of awards where perhaps others (read: queer and trans people) should be getting more visibility. Meanwhile, Madonna is winning the Advocate for Change Award! Yes, she's been a long-time supporter of queer folks, especially through the AIDS crisis — but let's not forget she's just as guilty of queerbaiting and using our communities for her commercial gain. Do these organizations just collect artists they know queer people love and throw awards at them? AJ: That's a valid point. I think there's no doubt that the Carters and Madonna are icons. But I think we need to unpack this and spell out what differentiates an icon from an ally. Eternity Martis, senior editor: I think a straight celebrity can be both a queer icon and an ally, especially if they know that they're a queer icon — think Mariah Carey, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga, Bette Midler, Diana Ross, Cher, good ol' Liza — but these are celebs known as divas, which primarily appeal to gay men, and gay white men at that. And some of these folks have donated to or supported queer rights, whether financially, publically or politically. But others have just been open to the reality that they have become gay icons — do we call that being an ally? Because I don't think that's enough. Take Cher, for example. A gay icon, and someone who now loves to troll Trump on Twitter, especially about trans issues. But when her son Chaz transitioned, she made it all about herself and how she struggled. Her inability to accept Chaz as a trans man strained the relationship, and she's even said in a interview that when Chaz first came out as gay, years before his transition, she had a really hard time, too. So when you break that down even further in terms of who gets to speak on behalf of LGBTQ2 communities — namely white gay men — their icons come out on top, though to people of colour or trans and non-binary folks, these may not actually be their icons, or allies. Perhaps their allies are folks who don't have Bey and Jay–type clout, but because their voices and opinions are excluded and de-valued in mainstream opinion, we continue to pick the low-hanging fruit of the most popular gay icon celebrities then reward them as "allies" for doing things they already should to be good humans. EL: You know, these awards have been around since 1993. Racist, Trump-supporting Roseanne Barr was one of the first recipients, if you can believe it. We've been celebrating straight and cis people doing the bare minimum — and to Eternity's point, doing so mainly for white, gay people — for 25 years! AJ: Not to mention, they awarded Britney Spears the same award, too! No disrespect to another queen, but does having hit songs that are loved by the gays enough to get a GLAAD award? EL: Was she rewarded for her performance of "I'm A Slave 4 U" with that snake? I guess that was pretty gay. AJ: I don't know about that, but I'm pretty sure she's not dedicating that song to LGBTQ2 causes. EM: Also, has anyone ever noticed that a white girl sang a song called "I'm a Slave 4 U?" Yikes. Anyway, that's off topic. So a straight couple winning an award for queer contributions from an organization that supports queer representation. I think there are a number of problems with this, and the biggest for me is who has access — financially and representation-wise — to provide significant contributions. First off, Beyoncé and Jay-Z are one of the richest couples in the world. And since the majority of celebrities making millions of dollars are heterosexual — and Jay and Bey are individually super rich and have a combined worth of 1.255 billion dollars — they clearly have more disposable income to contribute to social causes — which is, in a way, a civic responsibility. If you're an LGBTQ2 celebrity struggling to get roles or equal pay, which is a reality for many queer celebs, but you contribute significantly to your community, you probably still wouldn't get considered for a contribution award because you barely have enough money to get by, even though you contribute in other non-financial ways. AJ: That's such a good point. Especially when recent studies show more LGBTQ2 people in the US are economically disadvantaged. If you're trying to survive yourself, how can you advocate and help others? If you have more disposable income you're more likely to have the opportunity to support causes. As you mentioned, Eternity, if you're a queer celebrity who is still starting out in Hollywood, how can you advocate and support causes if you can't even score a role or get a break to support or feed yourself? EL: And our communities have always been built on grassroots organizing, on taking the very little we have and using it to boost the profile of our issues. LGBTQ2 people have historically not had much to work with but have always fought incredibly hard fights. To me, the folks who are doing that — especially in mainstream entertainment where we still see barriers to equality — deserve far more praise than straight and cis allies standing at the sidelines waving their "we care!" flags. EM: I'm sure that GLAAD knows this — after all, it's an organization that monitors LGBTQ2 people in the media as well as the disproportionate lack of representation in both characters on-screen and in the hiring of queer and trans actors, writers, directors and directors. So I question why GLAAD handing out an award to straight folks — it's basically like when we reward men for being hands-on, present fathers, or as if we gave an award to a white person for contributing to causes related to people of colour. Again, that's just being a good human. Maybe handing out this award is a good way to draw attention and clout to the organization, and maybe that's not such a bad thing? Perhaps woke straight people might pay more attention to queer and trans causes if they feel as if they're welcomed by the community, or can be rewarded for their efforts — which is super cringey to think about but I don't think is unrealistic. Bringing in well-known straight celebs to champion queer causes might have worked in the past, but there are many more openly queer people today for GLAAD to recognize, who are doing important work for their communities but just don't have the same influence or status as someone like the Carters. EL: I think what's been irking me most about this news is how such surface-level activism has been considered worthy of an award. What does it take for Beyoncé to dedicate to Pulse survivors and victims? What does it take for Jay-Z to say he supports same-sex marriage? These celebrities risk nothing in proclaiming their support for us. In fact, there's been a lot of chatter about what happens when straight and cis folks are rewarded in LGBTQ2 spaces and within organizations after Manchester Pride announced Ariana Grande would be headlining its Pride this summer. It begs the question: Where do allies fit in? AJ: I think there's always room for allies. Our communities are built on inclusivity and embracing differences; however, I think the point of contention here is whether or not being an ally deserves recognition and if it does, then how do we evaluate worthiness? Is it on the basis of how one stands for and serves our communities or are we merely basing it on clout and hope that publicity and name association miraculously solve issues that continue to undermine LGBTQ2 folks? EL: If that's the criteria, then let's revoke Bey and Jay's awards, please. I've seen LGBTQ2 organizations, time and time again, undermine queer and trans folks' importance to the greater world, and it's so saddening. We matter, we bring important things to the world, and we can stand on our own. We don't need A-list, straight cis celebrities vouching for how important we are to a global society. We just need to keep doing our thing. If we're going to celebrate allies, I'd like to celebrate those who are providing that real, on-the-ground work that actually makes a difference in the lives of everyday LGBTQ2 people. Show me an entertainer who rallies in Washington alongside trans soldiers who are facing a ban from the military and uses their platform to champion their cause. Show me an artist who starts a foundation helping queer people of colour access education and health care in places where too many barriers exist. Show me a celebrity who makes space for queer and trans performers, someone who is willing to sacrifice their own desires to uplift communities who have been shut down and left out for too long. AJ: So I guess the question is, if you were to pick this year's Vanguard Award winner, who would you give it to? EL: Does it have to be a straight or cis ally? Because I can think of so many queer and trans folks that deserve some recognition. Can we like . . . cancel the Vanguard Award? AJ: I am pro-cancellation of the Vanguard Award. Let me rephrase the question then: if you could honour someone for exceptional work that uplifts our communities, who would that person be? EL: There are too many to pick! Janelle Monáe (who, in fairness, is up for another GLAAD Award this year), Tessa Thompson, Elliot Fletcher, Indya Moore . . . AJ: Ah, those are great people! I'd say Marco Morante, the designer of underwear line, Marco Marco who staged a historic runway last year when he cast all trans models during New York Fashion Week! I mean, even previous GLAAD award recipient Laverne Cox acknowledged how that was a game-changer. He's not as well-known as Bey and Jay-Z but I'd argue he did more for our communities than the Carters. EM: I nominate Angelica Ross. She's been so outspoken about her own journey as a trans woman and the challenges she faces as an actor. Plus, she started TransTech, a skills-based company for trans people who want to get training in order to gain employment in the industry, which has high rates of anti-LGBTQ2 discrimination. In the four years of running the company, she didn't even get a salary, but she was so devoted to helping her community glow up that she risked it all. Give this woman the Vanguard! And give her more money! So, is the consensus that we travel to LA and pull a Kanye like he did to Taylor Swift at the 2009 VMAs? AJ: That or we just send a cancellation letter to end the Vanguard Awards and start a petition to reward worthy LGBTQ2 folks instead. EL: I'm here for both!  |
| ‘From Not To Hot’ Star Mama June Shannon Arrested In Alabama On Drug Charges - Deadline Posted: 16 Mar 2019 08:41 AM PDT  Reality TV star Mama June Shannon and her boyfriend were arrested in Alabama earlier this week for drug possession following a domestic dispute, according to reports. Shannon, the mother of Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson, faces charges on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia. Her boyfriend, Geno Doak, was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia and domestic violence. The arrests came at an Alabama gas station. Shannon came to attention on the Here Comes Honey Boo Boo reality TV series, later appearing in From Not To Hot, which spotlighted a makeover that included losing 300 pounds after gastric sleeve surgery. The season three premiere is just out on the series. There has been no comment from Shannon's representatives. Here Comes Honey Boo Boo was briefly a cultural phenomenon for TLC. The show was spun off from the reality series Toddlers & Tiaras and spotlighted the family's activities in McIntyre, Georgia. Although critics lambasted it as exploiting the family, the show was a hit among the public and lasted four seasons. It was eventually cancelled when Shannon became involved with a registered sex offender. The series had episodes already taped for a fifth season when cancelled, but they later aired in a two-hour TLC special.  |
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