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A star-studded parody comedy was recently celebrated in New York.

On Tuesday, Not Another Church Movie starring the likes of Vivica A. Fox, Jamie Foxx, Kyla Pratt, Tisha Campbell, Mickey Rourke, and Jasmine Guy was screened at the Tribeca Screening Room.

Attendees mixed and mingled before watching the movie that tells the story of  Taylor Pherry and his hilariously holy mission from God to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community.

Seen on the scene was Vivica A. Fox who posed for pics with stylist Ty Hunter…

 

Kevin Daniels who plays Taylor Pherry…

 

as well as co-stars Luc Ashley, Toshia Caitlyn Galligan, and producer James Michael Cummings…

and Frederick Anderson and Phillip Bloch.

 

In addition to the screening several of the stars went on a press run including Vivica A. Fox and Kevin Daniels who made stops at Slutty Vegan…

Hoda and Jenna…

the Deja Vu Show…

and Pix11 Morning News.

 

About Not A Church Movie

A press release reports that Not Another Church Movie “parodies the wildest moments in pop culture church antics with a no-holds-barred assault on recent church-themed films.”

Hoprah Windfall, fretting as her ratings plummet because her talk show and audience need some new blood, calls on God and demands His help. God and his angels decide there’s no better choice to replace her with than the hardest working man in the world, Taylor Pherry. But when the Devil overhears this, he comes up with a fiendish plan of his own to disrupt the whole ordeal. While Taylor prepares for one of his many jobs that mostly entail helping his dysfunctional but lovable family through their trials and tribulations, God appears and orders him to help Hoprah accomplish her mission, by writing a movie. By looking at the crazy women in his life he finds the very substance of the storylines for his screenplay!

NOT ANOTHER CHURCH MOVIE, the next great parody comedy, is a wild ride through the fabulous world of the ambitious Taylor Pherry and his holy mission from God to tell his family’s stories and inspire his community.

A Monty the Dog Production directed by Johnny Mack (Wild ‘N Out) and City on a Hill actor James Michael Cummings, from a script by Mack, produced by Cummings, Jim Cardwell, Paul Saleba and executive produced by Valerie McCaffrey.

Not Another Church Movie is only in theaters on May 10; will YOU be watching?

Forever those IT GIRLS

Prime Video teamed up with EBONY Magazine to bring together a dynamic collection of culture-shifters for an iconic ‘IT GIRL’ brunch event in celebration of Pam Grier at the lavishly decorated A.O.C. Wine Bar in West Hollywood, CA.

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The star-studded affair radiated with resplendence from ’90s and 2000s IT GIRLS including Shanice, Toccara, Meagan Good, Cree Summer, Raven-Symoné, Golden Brooks, Paula Patton, Tamala Jones, Bianca Lawson, Jennifer Freeman, Angell Conwell, Yaya DaCosta, and more.

Other notable attendees included Estelle, Lady London, Jackie Aina, Karen Civil, Power Book II: Ghost star Paige Hurd, America’s Next Top Model alum Olay Noel, and viral media mavens Gia Peppers, Sylvia Obell, and Danielle Young.

Bustling with Black excellence, the exclusive event honored Pam Grier with her long-overdue flowers while making space for emerging talent Deborah Ayorinde who stars alongside Grier in buzzy Prime Video Horror series THEM: The Scare.

Check out more selects from the event below:

Whew, these portrait photos are stunning! Shoutout to photographer Kai Byrd.

In Little Marvin’s horror anthology series THEM: The Scare, LAPD Homicide Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde) is assigned to a new case involving the gruesome murder of a foster home mother that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken.

Navigating a tumultuous time in ’90s Los Angeles with a city teetering into chaos, Dawn is determined to stop the killer at the center of the ominous case that grows more malevolent as she gets closer to the truth.

Check out the trailer below:

The cast (which also includes Luke James, Joshua J. Williams, Jeremy Bobb, Wayne Knight, Carlito Olivero, Charles Brice, and Iman Shumpert) was front and center to promote the series at Prime Video’s THEM: The Scare special screening in LA.

Are you ready for The Scare? All 8 episodes are now streaming on Prime Video.

Despite Travis Scott’s petitioning to be removed from the Astroworld lawsuits, a judge ruled that he must face the pending litigation.

After Travis Scott’s deadly 2021 Astroworld Festival, many lawsuits were filed, some being rolled into a singular suit, and others being quietly settled.

For years, Travis Scott’s legal team has been trying to get the rapper dismissed from the suits,  but it looks like that’s been to no avail.

According to XXL, despite his legal team’s best efforts to be removed, a judge has ruled that Travis must face the Astroworld lawsuits. The outlet reports that Judge Kristen Hawkins declined to dismiss hundreds of lawsuits against Scott after his festival left 10 dead and dozens injured. The first lawsuit filed by the family of Madison Dubinsky will go to trial on May 6.

Dubinksy’s family alleges Travis showed “conscious disregard for safety” the night of the festival. However, he has not been charged with a crime as a Texas grand jury declined to file charges against him.

Despite touring in support of his last album Utopia, Travis still hasn’t returned to Houston with a proper performance since the tragedy. He has however continued his charity work in his hometown via his Cactus Jack Foundation.

The annual Time100 Gala brought the stars out to celebrate the most influential people of 2024. Time100 honorees included game-changing innovators and icons like Taraji P. Henson, Fantasia, 21 Savage, Da’Vine Joy Randolph and more.

On Thursday, April 25, the event recognized the year’s biggest names in Hollywood, sports, politics, music, activism, and beyond. As BOSSIP previously reported, the 2024 TIME100 List also included The Color Purple stars Fantasia and Colman Domingo, singer Dua Lipa, actress America Ferrera, NFL star Patrick Mahomes, and singer Leslie Odom Jr.

Style stunner Taraji P. Henson was seen on the scene in emerald green. Before hosting the ceremony at New York City’s Jazz at Lincoln Center, Taraji Shug Avery served on the red carpet in a Thom Browne satin corseted gown with cutouts and a matching green cropped blazer.

Honorees Fantasia Barrino and Dua Lipa shared an adorable moment on the red carpet together. Later in the night, they each took the stage for live performances.

Fantasia shut the red carpet down in a backless curve-hugging black sequin Mônot gown with husband Kendall Taylor by her side.

During the ceremony, Fantasia performed “When I See U,” “Free Yourself,” and “Lose To Win.”

Dua Lipa rocked a Chanel plunging silver gown with a black bow and pearl details.

The pop star took the stage for the premiere performance of “Illusion.”

More 2024 Time100 Gala Red Carpet Looks

New Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph glittered in custom gold custom Elisabetta Franchi.

Red carpet killa Colman Domingo was a dream in cream with a suit by Casablanca.

Honoree Patrick Mahomes looked dapper in black on black while his wife Brittany Mahomes dazzled in an ensemble by Sau Lee.

21 Savage was sleek and chic in a black and brown all-leather fit.

Maya Rudolph kept it classic in a black and white and Gabriela Hearst gown.

Other attendees on the star-studded guest list included Monkey Man star and director Dev Patel, WNBA champion A’ja Wilson, #MeToo founder Tarana Burke, multitalented actor Billy Porter, and newlywed newsman Don Lemon with his husband Tim Malone.

Check out more pics from the 2024 Time100 Gala below.

Watch the TIME100: The World’s Most Influential People ceremony will air on ABC on Sunday, May 12 at 10 p.m. EDT.

Have you tuned in to the new season of THEM yet?

In the latest iteration of Little Marvin’s Prime Video anthology series, THEM: THE SCARE is once again set in Los Angeles (the first installment, subtitled Covenant, took place in Compton circa 1952). In this season the series moves the time frame forward to 1991. The story centers on LAPD Homicide Detective Dawn Reeve (Deborah Ayorinde), who is assigned to a new case: the gruesome murder of a foster home mother that has left even the most hardened detectives shaken. Navigating a tumultuous time in Los Angeles, with a city on the razor’s edge of chaos, Dawn is determined to stop the killer. But as she draws closer to the truth, something ominous and malevolent grips her and her family…

BOSSIP spoke with THEM: The Scare star Deborah Ayorinde about channeling ’90’s it girl style for the role of Detective Dawn Reeve.

“It was a dream come true because I love that time period, and the hair and fashion and makeup,” Ayorinde told BOSSIP. “Like literally in my real life that is one of my favorite time periods, so I was very much so involved in a lot of the the costumes. I would literally hound Lynn Falconer who’s our amazing costume designer, I was like ‘Please source this, source this, source this!’ I remember just being so in love with the style of that time period. I was a kid, but I was still like, ‘Oh my God when I get older I’m gonna dress like this and dress like that,’ so I really wanted that to show through so it felt like truth, when people watched it they felt that nostalgia. And Janet Jackson– I mean come on! She was everything, you know and so I definitely wanted to put her in there and just have that that like hazy 90’s movie feel. I just wanted it to feel true for that time.”

Now in her second season of THEM, we asked Ayorinde about becoming Little Marvin’s muse and embodying THEM leads who are both strong AND feminine.

“He’s just such a genius and it’s such an honor honestly, it really is,” Ayorinde said, in response to her LM muse status. “What I love about the way that LM wrote both Lucky and Dawn is that — and it helped my performance — he writes these strong female characters that don’t compromise their femininity to hold on to the strength.”

Sometimes when women are written in in media they’re written either feminine or strong as if femininity and strength can’t exist in the same thing, as if strength is masculine by nature, and it’s not, you know,” Ayorinde added. “So what I love is that Dawn and Lucky they’re both strong women and they’re both still feminine so she stands up to the best of them. She will argue with these men yeah is a very feminine woman at the same time and it shows that they are not separate from each other you know and I love that so much.”

All eight episodes of THEM: The Scare are now streaming on Prime Video.

Doja Cat is beefing with her fans once again, this time, over her assertion that she doesn’t make music for children and calling those kids a “mistake.”

The rapper, full name Amala Ratna Zandile Dlamini, has gotten into it with her fans several times over the last few years. The community has a complicated relationship with her, to say the least, and now, she’s only making things even more tumultuous.

Seemingly in response to folks who complain about how explicit her shows are, Doja took to X–the social media platform formerly known as Twitter–to urge her supporters not to bring children to her concerts. But, in true Doja Cat fashion, she relayed that message in her own….unique way.

In since-deleted tweets captured by Complex, the singer wrote, “Idk what the f*** you think this is but i don’t make music for children so leave your kids at home motherf***er.”

idk what the fuck you think this is but i don't make music for children so leave your kids at home motherfucker

— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) April 26, 2024

She continued to explain that same sentiment in an even more eccentric way, writing, “im rapping about c*m why are you bringing your offspring to my show.”

Doja went on to refer to her fans’ kids as a “mistake,” writing, “Rappin about eatin d**k and pi**in on his v-cut, leave your mistake at home.”

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The “Paint The Town Red” singer went on to reply to some followers who fought back against her tweets, telling one fan “you’re nothing” and another “you’re see through.”

It’s not exactly clear what led to Doja Cat tweeting about her hatred for people bringing their children to her shows, but it seems like she’s overall dumbfounded that anyone would, considering her music’s subject matter.

The “Agora Hills” artist is fresh off of headlining Coachella sets, with upcoming shows planned in Manchester, London, Amsterdam, Paris, and more.

Kevin Hart has been given the green light to proceed forward with his defamation and invasion of privacy lawsuit against Tasha K for her salacious 2023 tell-all interview with his former assistant.

However, his claims that he was at the center of an extortion plot were thrown out.

According to a motion obtained by Court House News Service, during a hearing in Los Angeles on April 25 California Superior Court Judge Holly Fujie denied a portion of the anti-SLAPP motion filed by Tasha K (Latasha Transrina Kebe) and her production company.

Anti-SLAPP laws offer defendants a means to promptly dismiss frivolous lawsuits, commonly referred to as SLAPPs (strategic lawsuits against public participation), that are filed against them for exercising their rights to free speech.

Inside his lawsuit filed in December, Hart, 44, claimed Tasha K and his former assistant Miesha Shakes made “false and defamatory statements” about “legal disputes in which he had been involved.” One of the claims brought up during the discussion was charges related to a sex tape the comedian allegedly recorded in Las Vegas in 2017.

“Such statements were published despite the fact that the prospect of there being criminal charges against Hart was provably false, which could have been confirmed with a basic public records search, and the fact that no evidence existed to corroborate such a claim,” Hart penned in his lawsuit against Shakes and the Unwine With Tasha K host.

Courthouse News reports that the judge ruled that Kevin Hart’s defamation claim had enough merit to proceed, rejecting Tasha K’s motion to dismiss the claim under anti-SLAPP laws designed to protect free speech. The judge affirmed that the use of the word “charges” by Shakes and Tasha K during their YouTube sitdown could lead people to believe Hart faced criminal prosecution, which he did not.

Even if “charges” referred to civil actions, it would still be false since a civil lawsuit against Hart had been dismissed in June 2023.

Matthew Cate, an attorney representing Tasha K, may appeal the decision.

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The motion also noted that Judge Fujie struck down Hart’s extortion claims against the vlogger. In the suit, he alleged a member from Tasha K’s team threatened to drop her interview with Shakes for “a ransom of $250,000.” The individual also allegedly warned Hart that the interview would be “damaging to [his] reputation.”

Judge Fuije tossed out the claim against the infamous YouTube star, stating that “it should be dismissed because California law does not support such a cause of action.”

On X, formerly Twitter, Tasha K celebrated the judge’s decision.

“So glad that the Judge threw out #KevinHarts bogus extortion claims, That’s his forever go to line these days it seems like,” she penned on April 24, noting how her law team was working hard to fight other “so-called claims” made by the comedian.

So glad that the Judge threw out #KevinHarts bogus extortion claims, That’s his forever go to line these days it seems like. My lawyers made progress getting half of these so called claims thrown out today. We have two more claims we are actively fighting regarding interference…

— Tasha K | UNWINEWITHTASHAK (@unwinewithtasha) April 24, 2024

In January, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge rejected Hart’s request for a temporary restraining order against Tasha K, Court House News Service noted in a separate article. She would have been required to take down her tell-all interview with Shakes if it was granted.

Shakes, who reportedly worked as Hart’s assistant from 2017 to 2020, also accused the Night School actor of purportedly cheating on his wife, Eniko Hart, with a flight attendant and multiple other women during her tell-all interview. Additionally, she claimed that the comedian had a “gambling problem” and orchestrated an “extortion plot” against his former best friend, JT Jackson.

What do you think about Tasha K and Kevin Hart’s heated defamation and invasion of privacy lawsuit?

The Real Housewives of Potomac season 9 cast has allegedly been finalized and a newbie is reportedly out, but “friend of the show” Keiarna Stewart is reportedly in.

As buzz continues around the forthcoming ninth season, a new report strengthens suspicions that Nneka Ihim is exiting the series alongside Candiace Dillard Bassett and Robyn Dixon. 

The news about Nneka’s departure was first reported by TheJasmineBRAND which noted she was let go from the Bravo show amid a reported cast shake-up. The attorney has yet to confirm or deny the news.

Now TV Deets reports Nneka was indeed not asked back after just one season on the show. And while Nneka might be out, TV Deets reports that Keiarna Stewart, who was introduced as a friend of Wendy’s during Season 8, is expected to return for Season 9.

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Keiarna appeared briefly this season and got into a physical altercation with Ashley Darby’s friend, Deborah Williams. Despite that, it looks like producers want her back and insiders told TV Deets she was sent a “last-minute contract.”

🚨 Change of plans! Keiarna Stewart WILL be returning to #RHOP for Season 9. pic.twitter.com/8QsOQORLVY

— TV Deets (@tvdeets) April 26, 2024

If the news is true, the Bravo show will only have five housewives; Gizelle Bryant, Dr. Wendy Osefo, Karen Huger, Mia Thornton, and Ashley Darby.

TV Deets adds that #RHOP filming will begin next week and producers are testing out new women to add to the cast.

 

🚨 #RHOP begins filming Season 9 NEXT week! pic.twitter.com/XOP2P30jNk

— TV Deets (@tvdeets) April 23, 2024

What do YOU think about Nneka Ihim reportedly leaving The Real Housewives of Potomac and Keiarna Stewart coming back?

Ne-Yo’s ex-girlfriend Sade Bagnerise has issued an apology for publicly blasting the singer in a recent Instagram Live.

On Wednesday, April 24, Bagnerise filmed Ne-Yo inside his home while accusing him of assault and claiming the star exposed their children to drugs and prostitutes. Just hours later, she returned to her Instagram Story to apologize to the singer, admitting that a little time for reflection made her realize it was wrong to bring their relationship issues onto the internet.

As reported by The Shade Room, Sade went on to explain that “emotions were heightened,” and the “full moon was out, cycle on,” and “postpartum built with frustration” came together to cause the incident. She also clarified that she wants “the best for everyone” and insists Ne-Yo has the ability to be a much better father.

 

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“I wouldn’t be fussing if I didn’t think he was capable of being the best. I show up different,” she wrote in her apology. “Sorry for how I communicated my frustration with you @neyo sincerely. Let’s do better…”

Bagnerise went on to say, “I’m human. I hurt too. & i want the best for everyone. That’s all I was fussing for. Nothing more.”

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The mother of two also spoke to Radar Online after the outlet learned that cops allegedly removed her from Ne-Yo’s home early Thursday morning.

“We are two parents co-parenting and we had a heated argument,” Sade told the site. “I removed myself from the home.”

Amid all this public relationship drama, Ne-Yo’s ex-wife Crystal Renay took to Instagram to share a meme that may or may not be related.

“Knowing I can take it there & DON’T is growth to me,” read the photo she reposted on her Instagram Story.

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While Sade didn’t respond to Crystal’s repost, she did issue a statement to all of the fans calling Ne-Yo’s behavior “karma” for how their relationship began.

“Hell I neverrrrrr ever even came to this internet and said who my BD was to begin with. Let’s start there,” she posted on her Instagram Story.

“Y’all swear I was that lady karma and now y’all swear this mine,” Bagnerise continued. “So wtf y’all got BF and BD problems fa? Lmao y’all s**t just not on the internet.”

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A press release reports that the 10-episode series hosted by Ta’Rhonda Jones centers around seven couples who have been virtually dating for some time and believe they may have found lasting love – only they have never met each other in person!

Now, they’re meeting face-to-face for the very first time and sharing a house for three weeks to see if their internet love can survive off the screen and in real life.

Will their online romances last when things get real or will they fizzle out amid fun and flirty relationship activities, couples therapy, and for some, physical intimacy in the “boom boom room.”

 

At the end of the process, some will be going home together while others choose to sign out for good.

 

The Never Ever Mets Premiere Clip

In an exclusive clip from episode two, we see the couples connecting during an intimacy exercise. Ta’Rhonda challenges them to deepen their physical connections by practicing Kama Sutra, but it’s not what you think.

Instead of it being about sex, the couples must focus on sharing their feelings for each other while in intimate positions.

Sandia and Chris choose to do the lotus blossom position and Chris opens up.

“I feel like you’re kind, you’re beautiful as well and I would love for this to go way further than this, that’s what I feel,” says Chris.

“That’s what I feel,” agrees Sandia.

 

Next up are Shay and Josh who are asked to pick between the hero position or the curled angel. After noting that they tried both positions in the bedroom, they go for the curled angel.

“This is home for us,” says Josh while holding the woman he’s finally met face to face after 12 years.

After a decade of establishing intimacy over the phone, Shay tells Ta’Rhonda she’s enjoying finally having physical intimacy with her man.

“Now we’re on our sexual path and I’m tingling,” says Shay.

Take an exclusive look below.

 

A new episode of The Never Ever Mets airs tonight Friday, April 26 at 8 pm ET/PT on OWN and streams on Max.

 

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