Weekend Entertainment Roundup December 09, 2023

A collection of our best posts of the week in entertainment

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Oprah Winfrey Spills the Tea on Her Major Weight Loss

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Oprah Winfrey has been such a personal part of our lives for so long, she feels like a member of the family. We’ve followed her through all the ups and downs, success and failures. One issue that Black women in particular have connected with her over is her constant battle with her weight. Over the years, we’ve seen Oprah go up and down in size, with it always making headlines when she loses a drastic amount. During her recent panel, The Life You Want Class: The State of the Weight, the Emmy winner discussed the scrutiny surrounding her weight. – Stephanie Holland Read More


Was Iman Shumpert Just Handed a Win in the Teyana Taylor Divorce Proceedings?

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As the still-surprising divorce between Teyana Taylor and Iman Shumpert continues to play out, it appears the NBA star may have just been handed a win in the case. – Shanelle Genai Read More


An Emotional Jamie Foxx Makes His First Major Appearance Since Emergency Hospitalization

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Jamie Foxx returned to the spotlight on Monday night — and to the delight of fans, he was back to his hilarious jokester self.

He attended the Critics Choice Association‘s Celebration of Cinema and Television: Honoring Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements to accept the Vanguard Award for his work in the Prime Video movie “The Burial.” The Oscar winner cracked up the audience as he recalled his battle with a serious “medical complication.” – Stephanie Holland Read More


Say It Ain’t So! One of Our Favorite Black Couples Calls Off Engagement

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It seems 2023 couldn’t end without the news of yet another celebrity uncoupling. This week’s target? Tracey Edmonds and Deion “Coach Prime” Sanders.

Their split was made public via a joint announcement to Instagram posted by Edmonds late Sunday night. The two met in 2012 in what initially started off as just a work relationship, as Edmonds worked with Sanders to produce his popular 2014 reality show, Deion’s Family Playbook. They would start dating shortly after, ultimately leading up to their engagement in 2019. – Shanelle Genai Read More


Is This a Sign That Cardi B and Offset Are Officially Done?

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As if Cardi B hasn’t been in the news enough lately for negative events — from modeling for the problematic brand Balenciaga to her continued legal battle with Tasha K — it looks like her love life could be on the rocks too. – Amira Castilla Read More


Lenny Kravitz Clarifies Comments About Lack of Black Media Support. Do We Believe Him?

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Lenny Kravitz may have said what he said with regard to the lack of support he felt he’s received from Black media. But now he’s making sure his message doesn’t get lost in translation after a handful of Black media provided receipts challenging him. I’ll explain. – Shanelle Genai Read More


This Plot Twist in the T.J. Holmes, Amy Robach Drama Is the Messiest One Yet

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In news that can only be described as “IKYFL,” the exes of former “GMA3″ hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach are now allegedly dating each other. It’s reportedly not sitting well with the television personalities. – Shanelle Genai Read More


Not So Fast: Jeezy Has Something to Say About Those Infidelity Claims From Ex-Wife Jeannie Mai

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Rapper and author Jeezy is speaking out following infidelity insinuations made by his soon-to-be ex-wife Jeannie Mai’s legal team.

As reported by The Root last week, Mai alluded to possible infidelity from Jeezy in her attempt to amend her counter claim against his divorce filing by adding other “grounds for divorce.” While her lawyers didn’t want to specify exactly what those grounds were, it became crystal clear and looks to have a major effect on their prenuptial agreement. – Shanelle Genai Read More


T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach Finally Have Something to Say About Those Cheating Rumors

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Former “GMA3″ hosts T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach may have been out of the spotlight since their respective departures from the show, but now they’re back to break their silence on their relationship and how things have been lately. – Shanelle Genai Read More


Are Ashanti and Nelly Adding a Baby to Their Adorable Relationship?

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Ashanti and Nelly have been relationship goals since they confirmed their reunion in May. They’ve traded elaborate presents on Instagram and have performed on stage together several times. Now, they’ve officially reached “It couple” status, as they find themselves the subject of pregnancy rumors. – Stephanie Holland Read More


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