Marriage goals Ciara and Russell Wilson took a break from their busy schedules to make magical moments with their adorable kiddos while celebrating Win’s 4th birthday at Walt Disney World Resort.
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The family funday marked Win’s first time at Magic Kingdom Park where the steadily growing Wilsons met up with Mickey before enjoying beloved attractions including the new Tiana’s Bayou Adventure.
Currently running through hits on Missy Elliott‘s ‘Out Of This World’ Tour, Ciara caused a commotion with a video thirst trap flaunting her post-baby bawwwdy during a recent show.
Back in April, Ciara was candid about her weight loss journey and revealed her goal of losing 70 pounds of post-baby weight ahead of the tour.
“Trying to lose 70lbs post baby, prepare for a show and tour while breastfeeding, and running my businesses…Shout out to all my mammas out there gettin in, I see you! ToughSh$t. #MambaMentality🐍” she wrote on Instagram.
We’ve always heard the saying “Atlanta isn’t a real place” but the YSL RICO case has provided solid proof to the whole world.. We’ve seen lawyers forced to bring wings from Atlanta’s favorite strip club, Magic City, and Young Thug’s lawyer Brian Steel almost jailed. Steel eventually requested a new judge in the case and his wish was granted. His request was accepted under the premise of maintaining the public’s trust in a fair judicial system.
“The most fundamental premise of our criminal justice system is that the criminally accused cannot be punished for an offense until the prosecution proves guilt beyond a reasonable doubt,” Steel told the new judge in his filing. “In our society, liberty is the norm.”
A bevy of beauties recently descended on the City of Light for a party celebrating the start of the 2024 Olympic Games.
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On Thursday, stars assembled at the Prelude to the Olympics event at the Frank Gehry-designed Fondation Louis Vuitton for the NBC- and Vogue-backed celebration.
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Vogue reports that the event was co-hosted by Charlize Theron, Serena Williams, Rosalía, and Omar Sy and “perfectly married the worlds of fashion and sport.”
Again?! The ex-husband of RHOA’s Phaedra Parks, Apollo Nida, went from trying to end his probation early to another arrest for allegedly assaulting his current wife.
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Apollo and Phaedra’s reality TV relationship is over, but his drama and legal troubles are from finished. In Touch reports that his wife, Sherien Almufti, called the police on March 11 for an incident that allegedly escalated from an infidelity argument to a physical altercation. The 45-year-old is no stranger to run-ins with the law, but alleged violence is different for his long-running rap sheet.
Sherien Almufti Accuses Husband Apollo Nida Of Assault After Reported Argument About “Cheating On Each Other”
According to the police report, Sherien claimed she came home from a girls’ night out when the couple got into a heated disagreement. Apollo reportedly confronted Shirien with a video of her locking lips with another man. After verbally sparring about “cheating on each other,” she claims he got physical with her.
Apollo allegedly pulled her by the hair and pushed against a refrigerator before a “scuffle” reportedly ensued. Shortly after, Shirien claimed she ran to get help and while her husband left the scene. Security footage corroborated the argument to police, but surveillance cameras did not capture the alleged assault.
When Apollo returned to the home to speak to the cops, he told a very different story. He alleged that the extent of the physical incident was his attempt to snatch Shiren’s phone mid-argument. He admitted to successfully taking it despite her balling up on the floor to stop him. Apollo alleged that he gave the phone back after Shirien ran out of the home to call for help.
At the scene, the police report indicated that Shiren had no signs of bruises or a physical altercation and she turned down medical attention. Officers arrested Nida for domestic violence and simple assault. Hours later, Apollo secured his release on a $3,000 bond.
Last month, he had a hearing for the misdemeanor charge of “simple battery — family violence.” It is unclear whether he secured an attorney or issued a plea yet, but it seems like the couple is already working things out.
“It was a huge blow out between a married couple that has brought us much closer since then. We have worked through our issues and have been going to couples therapy. The end,” Shirien said about the assault allegations.
Apollo Nida’s Assault Arrest Follows Attempt To End Probation Early After Federal Bank Fraud Conviction
While it seems like the couple is in a much better place and getting some necessary help, it might add to Apollo’s legal complications. Just a few months before the reported incident, Apollo claimed he turned his life around in a request to cut his probation short.
In 2023, months before the alleged domestic violence, Apollo requested to end his probation a year early. He claimed that he became an upstanding member of his community with volunteer work, a job on an MTV show with Shirien, and a stable home life, making him no risk to society.
However, the prosecutors didn’t see such a squeaky clean track record and opposed the petition. His probation officer reported that Apollo repeatedly violated by traveling to Miami Beach without permission and caught a charge for resisting arrest.
Between getting into trouble before the alleged assault of Shirien and still owing $1.9 million in restitution, the judge denied Apollo’s early release. The terms of his probation end this year, but he could have a new set of legal issues on his hand depending on how this assault case goes.
Is there a “BB Belt Beef” brewing between Cardi B and Ice Spice? Fans seem to think so following the release of the latter’s debut Y2K album.
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On July 26, Ice Spice dropped her highly anticipated album with fanfare, and stans couldn’t help but notice a few spicy bars buried within “BB Belt,” a song featured on the project. Netizens pondered if the tune was a diss track aimed at Cardi after the 24-year-old rapper could be heard spitting.
“This one b**ch is built like an ant, ew (Ew)/Crashouts, and they goin’ on rants/Cash cow” over the hip-hop tune, according to XXL.
The verse ends with Spice saying;
“I be gettin’ them bands (Damn)/B**ches switchin’ but they wasn’t trans (Grrah).”
Later on in the song, the Bronx native allegedly serves up more shade for the “Bodak Yellow” artist, confidently rapping;
“Think she pretty, but changin’ her face (Damn)/Fallin’ behind like, b**ch, pick up your pace/It was funny ’til I took her place/Her man callin’, but I be like, ‘Who this?’ (Who this?)/I’m a switchy bitch, I really do this (Damn).”
Cardi B seemingly responded to the shade in a series of x posts shared on July 25. The 31-year-old mother of two said she’s ready to get her lyrical “licks back” on her next project, although she did not mention Ice Spice in her posts.
“These bitches have absolutely lost their mind… I’m getting all my lick backs on my album tho …ON EACH ONE OF YOU BITCHES !!!” the Grammy winner penned, adding;
“These bitches can’t see me in numbers or status, y’all had WAY too much time to catch up. Can’t see me in money, can’t see me in real estate, fashion, and CAN’T SEE ME IN PERSON either… I’m not in a rat race with none of you bitches!! And ima show yall.”
These bitches have absolutely lost their mind… I’m getting all my lick backs on my album tho …ON EACH ONE OF YOU BITCHES !!!
These bitches can’t see me in numbers or status, y’all had WAY too much time to catch up. Can’t see me in money, can’t see me in real estate, fashion, and CAN’T SEE ME IN PERSON either… I’m not in a rat race with none of you bitches!! And ima show yall
The source of the rumored feud between Cardi B and Ice Spice is unclear. However, speculation among fans started in April after the two rappers engaged in a social media discussion about cultural heritage. The conversation sparked Cardi B’s earlier clash with influencer Raymonte Cole, who had called her “ghetto” in a TikTok video and wrongly labeled her as Mexican.
This honestly has me weak with the Cardi B comparison because people been bashing Cardi B years ago 😭 always calling her ghetto … just say you don’t like Cardi and go stop saying her name . pic.twitter.com/s5peySEcWi
During an intense argument with Raymonte, Cardi tweeted,“I asked you why you feel comfortable calling me a Mexican when ice and Jharrel Jerome Zoe Saldana are Dominicans and you don’t do that to them.”
Same reason why you felt comfortable calling me a Mexican when I’m Dominican and I asked you why you feel comfortable calling me a Mexican when ice and jharell Jerome Zoe Saldana are Dominicans and you don’t do that to them. You do it to me because you know that’s what people use… https://t.co/sXHJJV7i4u
Ice Spice stepped in to provide clarity on the issue, writing;
“No offense bardi its cus i have a Dominican parent & a Black one,” prompting the Love & Hip Hop alum to respond;
“My father is Dominican…I’m Dominican just like you. I also used other Dominicans as an example because as you should know a lot of times we get clustered into one because of the language. Also can you send me that pic you took of me wit ya camera from vanity fair? Thank youuu.”
I think there might be some confusion on what was said. I asked why he feels so comfortable calling me Mexican? I have no Mexican parents. My mom is Trini.. she came out of a whole black woman. My father is Dominican…I’m Dominican just like you. I also used other Dominicans as… https://t.co/p55fhPssMK
The seemingly amicable exchange ended with Cardi sharing a photo of herself smiling alongside Ice Spice, indicating that there was no beef with the rising emcee at the time, but it’s unclear if the status of their friendship has changed since then.
The head-turning relationship between Druski and Rubi Rose is no longer.
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The comedian made an appearance on Audacity’s V-103, stopping by the Big Tigger Morning Show on Friday, July 26. During the interview, Druski touched on his personal life, confirming that his relationship with model and rapper Rubi Rose has come to an end.
“Yeah, I’m single, man,” the Coulda Been Records founder revealed. “God blesses you sometimes with situations. It’s a learning situation. That’s what it’s all about.”
While he didn’t mention Rubi Rose by name, he insisted there’s no hard feelings and gushed about how well she’s doing in her own life, despite their split.
“[There wasn’t] nothing bad that happened,” he continued. “We just, you know – she’s a beautiful girl. She’s doing great in life, man. She’s making money, I’m doing the same… I learned that when you got a bad b***h, you can’t really…when you have a beautiful woman, of that caliber…it comes with a lot. And I don’t know if I was prepared yet. But I learned a lot from it, so I think I’m coming out of that [relationship] – you better have them pockets ready… I ain’t saying that’s what happened – you just gotta be ready. Because you don’t know when you’re gonna have to be pulling that wallet out…”
This confirmation from Druski comes about a month after Rose revealed that she was single.
During a brief interview with Rambo is Talking during Paris Fashion Week, Rubi was asked what her favorite love song is, which didn’t seem like something she was in the mood to answer.
“F**k love,” she said back in June.
“Okay, I’m single, guys.” She revealed before walking off.
Perhaps the former couple isn’t on the same page when it comes to having “nothing bad that happened.”
As the whole world prepares to tune in to the Olympics beginning this weekend, Simone Biles Rising director Katie Walsh will be in Paris following Biles and crafting the final chapters of her groundbreaking documentary.
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‘Simone Biles Rising’ Director Katie Walsh Weighs In On How Olympics Will Impact Film’s Final Parts
BOSSIP’s Sr. Content Director Janeé Bolden spoke with Walsh ahead of the Olympics opening ceremony to discuss the first two parts of the film, currently streaming on Netflix.
“I will be there with Simone throughout the whole duration of the games so stay tuned for Part 2,” Walsh told BOSSIP. “I think that’s one of the most exciting parts about this series is that I don’t know how it ends.”
We’re on the edge of our seats for Simone and the rest of Team USA, but we also know Walsh faced tremendous pressure pushing to complete the first two parts to completion in time for the Games, while also keeping Biles’ mental health in mind at what promises to be yet big moment of scrutiny for the gymnastics champion.
“That’s been the plan from the beginning, to have two parts that come out before the Olympics and then the other two that come out after and showcase what happens at the Olympics,” Walsh said. “That was always the plan, but I felt a lot of responsibility in many aspects of the film, but in that particular aspect because I was acutely aware that this was going to come out right before the Olympics for Simone’s own mental health and just keeping the positive energy going for her as she heads into the Games. I’m very grateful that it’s all been positive and there’s been a lot of love for her and her whole family. That was one thing I thought about a lot, was the timing of when this movie comes out and how that relates to Simone and her personal journey.”
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‘Simone Biles Rising’ Brings Attention To Isolation Of Tokyo Games Due To COVID 19
For those who haven’t seen the initial installments of Simone Biles Rising, the documentary opens with Biles at the Tokyo games, and draws attention to how, for the first time in her career as a gymnast, Biles was expected to compete without her loved ones in the stands. After beginning the Games favored to win gold, Biles ultimately chose not to compete in most exercises after experiencing a bad case of the twisties, a condition where a gymnast is experiencing a disconnect between their mind and body while in motion.
“So many of us watched the Olympics and her performance and other athletes performances in a vacuum,” Walsh recalled. “Like this is what’s happening on the floor and you don’t think about all of the things that are going on around that performance that helps support our athletes. If there’s one thing we learned during COVID, it was the importance of community and connection and family and having that support system and that has been a big part of Simone’s story and her journey — her family and how they supported her. So to lose that at such a big intense moment — this is a big competition — it’s the Olympics and to be stripped of all of that support that you’re so used to having is really a challenge. I don’t think if we knew it was going to be a challenge. I don’t know if we understood how big of a challenge it would be for these athletes and not just Simone, but all the athletes, so I really wanted to highlight that in the film, starting with Tokyo in and then sort of peeling back the layers of her personal experiences throughout her whole life and how they’ve built to that moment so that you’re no longer looking at it in a vacuum and just judging her on those couple of moments on the floor.”
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Simone Biles Rising also gives a unique look at Biles’ life outside of gymnastics, at home with her husband Jonathan Owens, who offers his voice and perspective throughout the film. While Owens has drawn criticism in the past for saying he didn’t know who Biles was as a public figure before they began dating, the project shines a fresh light on the couple. In many ways, Owens demonstrates how his own experience as an athlete make him a perfect match for Biles, particularly because he can understand both the pressures of performing at a high level and also because he is no stranger to public scrutiny.
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Director Of Simone Biles Doc Says Gymnast’s True Relationship With Husband ‘Shines’ In Film
“I think Jonathan coming into her life has been such a positive thing for her,” Walsh told BOSSIP. “Obviously they’re married, so they’re happy and in love and all of that, but from the perspective of another athlete, he really does get it. They can connect on so many levels, one of them being professional athlete to professional athlete, because it’s a small field of people that are competing at the top of their sport. We can all sympathize and try and understand what her experience is like but no one really truly understands except those that walk that same path, so Jonathan has been a great source of support and I think their true relationship really shines in the film.”
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One of the most notable parts of Simone Biles Rising is the exploration of how Biles and other Olympic gymnasts, including Dominique Dawes, Gabby Douglas and Betty Okino have had to combat public commentary about their physical appearance, particularly their hair, no matter how well they’ve performed.
‘Simone Biles Rising’ Director Says She Was ‘Acutely Aware’ Film Was About Amazing Woman Of Color
“I’m acutely aware that this is not just a film about an amazing female athlete, but about an amazing woman of color who dominates her sport and I wanted to make sure that we honored that and accurately shared that experience for her through her and other voices in the film,” Walsh said. “I really leaned on Dr. Onnie Willis Rogers, Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes. So many women who have to walk that same walk and have an acute understanding of what it’s like to be a gymnast and also a woman of color and how those two experiences converge and become sort of part of Simone’s history.”
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“Dr. Onnie Willis Rogers studies psychology and specifically focuses on adolescents and women of color adolescent young women of color, so she is able to really speak and share that experience,” Walsh continued. “She’s also an NCAA champion so she knows what it takes to be at the top of her sport. We discussed it together and really decided to use hair and the experience of Simone and all of the athletes, their experience with hair as a sort of like a a springboard into a larger conversation.”
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Another important discussion explored in Simone Biles Rising, is the role of social media and how it has impacted Biles and other athlete’s mental health.
Simone Biles Documentary Serves As A Reminder That Athletes Are Human
“Social media plays such a big role in, not just the experience of pretty much any 20-year-old, or even 30 now at this point, and younger, but especially you know as a public figure who there is a lot of people commenting, whether they know you or not and whether they ought to have an opinion or not, and so I really wanted to bring in all of that outside noise as almost as if it was like a character in the movie and I wanted to show how Simone experiences that,” Walsh told BOSSIP about the way she incorporated both headlines and social media posts into the visual presentation of the film. “The premise of the film was to show, not just the way the outside world perceives Simone, but the way that Simone perceives the world around her. So we see moments where she’s on her phone and social media is just kind of filling up her space and then you see moments where she’s actually reading the tweets and you know I think it’s a reminder to everyone that what you say and the words you use mean something and have impact and Simone’s a human being, apart from being the greatest of all time, just this impermeable athlete on the field who is able to withstand so much intensity and pressure. She’s still a human being and those words mean something and they affect her and they affect her mental health. As we explore mental health and I wanted to explore the role that social media and just that media as a whole plays in that mental health for her.”
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With the Paris Olympics finally beginning, we’re so excited to see what’s next for Simone Biles and the rest of Team USA. We’re also excited to see how Walsh captures Biles’ experience for the final two parts of the documentary.
“I hope that people who know gymnastics can love this film and I hope people that don’t know gymnastics can also love this film and we can all just have a greater appreciation for what Simone has done, whether she goes to this Olympics and wins all the medals or not,” Walsh told BOSSIP. “Her showing up and her being a part of this and putting herself back out there again is such an achievement and that’s what I really want to celebrate.”
The first two episodes of Simone Biles Rising are available on Netflix now.
As promised, we’ve compiled swoon-worthy stunners (and our thirst-trappin’ celebrity faves) with Halle Berry making her return to the series after sending fans into a frisky feline FRENZY over her topless thirrrst traps.
The Oscar-winning actress, 57, celebrated the 20th Anniversary of polarizing comic book flick Catwoman in a sexy series of topless thirrrst traps with rescue cats paying tribute to her iconic character Patience Phillips.
this scene alone refutes every negative thing about the movie (besides the CGI). the walk, the body, the adlibs, the sound effects. Halle Berry is the best Catwoman (aesthetic wise) debate with ya cheating boyfriends. https://t.co/xxbZn1fIhg
Since its release in 2004, Catwoman has existed in the pop culture pantheon of massive flops before its recent ‘it’s not that bad’ comeback on social media.
You may recall Berry winning a RAZZIE for her campy performance in the film and showing up to the ceremony with her Oscar to accept the trophy for Worst Performance.
Despite that famous flex, Berry admittedly carried the negativity surrounding the panned film for years.
“I felt like it was Halle Berry’s failure, but I didn’t make it alone,” she revealed in a retrospective interview with EW. “All these years, I’ve absolutely carried it.
Being a Black woman, I’m used to carrying negativity on my back, fighting, being a fish swimming upstream by myself,” she continued. “I’m used to defying stereotypes and making a way out of no way. I didn’t want to be casual about it, but I went and collected that Razzie, laughed at myself, and kept it moving. It didn’t derail me because I’ve fought as a Black woman my whole life. A little bad publicity about a movie? I didn’t love it, but it wasn’t going to stop my world or derail me from doing what I love to do.”
This week’s thirst trap compilation also features Ciara delivering heat along with Coco Jones and Jordyn Woods giving what needs to be gave.
There’s also big baddie energy from Brandi Kelly, Erica Fontaine, and more so we invite you to enjoy our latest collection of top-tier thirst traps on the flip.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ ascension to the very top of the Democratic ticket has created a wave of excitement and enthusiasm that is rarely seen in modern politics. It hasn’t even been one whole week and Harris has galvanized just about every bloc of left-wing voters, and it doesn’t appear that her momentum is going to slow down anytime soon. Nor can it afford to.
It’s fitting that the Paris Olympics are in full swing because Nov. 5 is right around the corner, and it’s going to be a sprint to the very finish if VP Harris wants to bring home the gold. A big part of the effort to win this race is endorsements, and today, Harris got the biggest one she could possibly get, one that people have been waiting for since last Sunday…
I’m so proud of my girl, Kamala. Barack and I are so excited to endorse her as the Democratic nominee because of her positivity, sense of humor, and ability to bring light and hope to people all across the country. We’ve got your back, @KamalaHarris! pic.twitter.com/xldcZeDXuS
Both President Barack Obama and forever First Lady Michelle Obama endorsed VP Harris with a video documenting their congratulatory phone call to her.
Earlier this week, Michelle and I called our friend @KamalaHarris. We told her we think she’ll make a fantastic President of the United States, and that she has our full support. At this critical moment for our country, we’re going to do everything we can to make sure she wins in… pic.twitter.com/0UIS0doIbA
Another endorsement necessary to secure an electoral college victory in November is that of white women. As BOSSIP has never let you forget, 53% of white women voted to make Donald Trump their POTUS zaddy in 2016. For some white women, that number is eternally embarrassing, and in 2024, they are looking to get some of the dirt off of their sunburned shoulders.
Following in the footsteps of Win With Black Women and Win With Black Men, white women held an online conference call last night entitled “White Women: Answer The Call” and to their credit, boy, did they ever…
164,000 participants, making it the largest Zoom in history.
$2 million+ raised in less than 90 minutes.
Tens of thousands of new volunteers registered and ready to elect @KamalaHarris in just 100 days.
Good on ‘em but they need to get their skinfolk information because until they show and prove, they will always get the side-eye when it comes time to hit the ballot box.
Another demographic that is crucial for VP Kamala Harris in this election will be gay Black men. The LGTBQ+ community has important issues that need addressing, and another Trump Presidency will do absolutely nothing to help protect them and their rights. Last night, a fundraising call was organized by lawyer Alphonso David, journalist Emil Wilbekin, and civil rights leader Rashad Robinson.
Our convening will include journalists, pollsters, political leaders, commentators, organizers, and celebrities to discuss how we can utilize our time, tools, and talents to navigate the 2024 election for our community. Register at https://t.co/YtoubCZg7c
To the surprise of many, Kamala Harris’ husband, Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, joined to encourage the crowd and share a story of how he learned that President Biden was dropping out of the race. Coincidentally, he was hanging out with some gay friends of his when they hipped him to the shocking news. Via LA Times:
“We’re out there having coffee, messing around and talking, and … people are coming up to me, so it’s now, like, after the announcement has gone out, and my friend’s partner said, ‘Um, you need to look at this,’ and I said, ‘What?’” Emhoff said.
He continued:
“Of course I didn’t have my phone, so I ran and ran and got into our car, and of course my phone is just on fire, and it’s basically, ‘Call Kamala,’ ‘Call Kamala,’ ‘Call Kamala,’ from everyone,” Emhoff said. “And of course, the first thing she said was, ‘Where the … were you? I need you.’”
Are y’all excited about the return of Love After Lockup?
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We definitely are! We’ve got an exclusive clip from Friday’s all-new episode of Love After Lockup featuring Latisha and Keith. In the clip Latisha gets a surprising call from Keith that promises a reunion for the couple sooner than expected. Check out the clip below:
Here’s more about Keith and Latisha’s Black Love story:
Latisha & Keith (Davenport, IA)
Latisha and Keith’s love story started in Love During Lockup Season 4F, and now with Keith meant to get out any day, Latisha is overjoyed for Love After Lockup. A recently-passed law could grant Keith an immediate release! Latisha can’t wait for Keith to get out and finally consummate their marriage!
Whew! It’s kinda funny how the whole friends sending their friends picture never fails right?!
The all-new episode of Love After Lockup airs Friday, July 26 on WeTV
