Month: July 2024

  • New editorial calls Taylor Swift “not a role model” because she is not married and has no children

    New editorial calls Taylor Swift “not a role model” because she is not married and has no children

    hen it comes to influential celebrities, there is no denying that Taylor Swift is perhaps at the top of the list. She is globally known and her music speaks to a wide audience of people. Swift’s concerts sell out, even with ticket prices in the thousands of dollars. And people will even fly to other countries in order to hear her perform.

    But that is not what makes the singer so special. And for many people, she is a true role model because of what she does off the stage and away from the studio. She donates to charity and during her The Eras Tour, she has been donating enough money to fund food pantries in different cities she has stopped in for an entire year. She is literally making a change in the world with her platform and her money.

    And yet, a recent editorial from Newsweek has made it clear that Taylor Swift is “not a role model.” But what makes this writer believe that Swift doesn’t deserve the title of role model? Well of course it is because at the age of 34 she is both “unmarried and childless.”

    That’s right, Taylor Swift is not a suitable role model to young girls because she is not a married mother.

    “At 34, Swift remains unmarried and childless, a fact that some might argue is irrelevant to her status as a role model. But, I suggest, it’s crucial to consider what kind of example this sets for young girls. A role model, by definition, is someone worthy of imitation. While Swift’s musical talent and business acumen are certainly admirable, even laudable, we must ask if her personal life choices are ones we want our sisters and daughters to emulate.Newsweek”

    Apparently, the only way a woman in her 30s who donates millions of dollars to charity is allowed to be considered a role model is if she…checks notes…is married and has children.

    Now obviously, there was more to this breakdown of why she should not be considered a role model. But again, it all has to do with her personal life and romantic decisions. A lot of the criticism stems from the fact that she has dated at least 12 different men over the course of her career. And that as someone who has spoken out against the patriarchy, she has also chosen to date men who are influential with their own power.

    But do you know what we don’t see in the news? How about why a man is not a good role model because he is unmarried and has no children in his 30s? Honestly, we don’t even see it about men in their 40s or later. And of course, we definitely don’t hear the news media complaining that men are dating women who are their equals in terms of influence. It’s really only women like Taylor Swift we need to worry about, after all, who cares if she is willing to do her part to end hunger or help shelter animals stay fed for a full year?

    Whether you are a fan of Taylor Swift or not, the fact that someone would go to the trouble of writing an entire breakdown of why she is not a role model because of her status as an unmarried woman with no children is truly troubling. It is problematic for so many reasons and one of the biggest reasons is because it completely negates everything else she has done in her life and makes it seem like the only way any woman can be admired is if they not only get married but also have children (not even taking into account that there are women who may want children and physically can’t have them).

    This article was originally published on culturess.com as New editorial calls Taylor Swift “not a role model” because she is not married and has no children.

  • Rihanna dispels pregnancy rumors amidst speculation. Rihanna has shut down speculation that she is pregnant.

    Rihanna dispels pregnancy rumors amidst speculation. Rihanna has shut down speculation that she is pregnant.

    GloRilla Says Rihanna Asked Her a 'Wild Hypocritical' Question About Her  Album

    Rihanna has shut down speculation that she is pregnant.

    Amid recent rumors that she may be expecting her third child, the 36-year-old is setting the record straight on the size of her family.

    Rihanna – who shares her sons RZA, two, and 10-month-old Riot with A$AP Rocky – spoke to Entertainment Tonight on June 10 during her launch party for Rihanna x Fenty Hair, where she was asked about her dreams of becoming a “girl mom.”

    Rihanna's Baby Boy Named RZA Athelston Mayers After Wu-Tang Clan Member

    The “Diamonds” singer touched on the previous comment she made during a sit-down with Interview in April.

    In conversation with Mel Ottenberg, Rihanna had said she would “try for my girl” when asked how many more children she wanted.

    Harry Styles superfans burst into song as waxwork unveiled at Madame Tussauds

    “Look how that worked out,” the star performer told Entertainment Tonight. Rihanna was then asked if she wanted to have more children, hopefully a daughter, since she still isn’t a “girl mom.”

    “You know what, I hope so. I do,” the Grammy winner admitted before adding: “I’m not pregnant, if that’s what you’re asking.”

  • Travis Kelce ‘spent a staggering $90,000 on a spending spree in London’ between Eras Tour shows – amazed at what he bought

    Travis Kelce ‘spent a staggering $90,000 on a spending spree in London’ between Eras Tour shows – amazed at what he bought

    Travis Kelce reportedly went on a $90,000 spending spree in London after heading to the English capital for Taylor Swift‘s Eras Tour last month.

    Kelce was in the house to support his popstar-girlfriend on all three nights at Wembley Stadium, attending the first two shows with brother Jason and sister-in-law Kylie.

    The third proved the most memorable of them all, as the Kansas City Chiefs star stunned fans by making an on-stage cameo while donning a top hat and tuxedo.

     

    All in all it was a successful trip across the pond for Kelce as he joined Swift on the latest leg of her worldwide tour.

    And according to The US Sun, he also managed to rack up an eye-watering shopping bill after hitting up some of London’s most lavish boutiques and designer stores.

    Travis Kelce enjoyed a $90,000 London spending spree during Taylor Swift's Eras Tour

    Travis Kelce enjoyed a $90,000 London spending spree during Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

    The Kansas City Chiefs star splashed the cash in Rolex, Burberry and Louis Vuitton

    The Kansas City Chiefs star splashed the cash in Rolex, Burberry and Louis Vuitton

    After spending a rumored $30,000 on Taylor ahead of her trip to the UK, and $80,000 in Paris on himself, fashionista Travis is said to have spent $90,000 on a collection of luxury clothes and accessories while his lover was playing at Wembley.

    The 34-year-old made stops in Burberry, Rolex and Louis Vuitton amongst many others, spending over $10,000 on three items from the former.

    He forked out $5,900 on a classic biker jacket, crafted from soft Italian leather, while also picking up a similar number, lined with a jacquard-woven Equestrian Knight Design, for $4,950.

    Kelce also purchased a quilted bomber jacket made from crinkled nylon for $2,400.

    ‘He was really excited to go to London,’ a source close to him is quoted as saying.

    ‘He loves London, he loves shopping, and he had such a great time there. No wonder he was smiling all the time.’

    Kelce wasn’t done there, however, as he also splashed a whopping $63,000 on two swanky watches from Rolex.

    He forked out a whopping $63,000 on two swanky watches from Rolex, including this Cosmograph Daytona timepiece

    He forked out a whopping $63,000 on two swanky watches from Rolex, including this Cosmograph Daytona timepiece

    He also purchased this quilted Burberry bomber jacket made from crinkled nylon for $2,400

    He also purchased this quilted Burberry bomber jacket made from crinkled nylon for $2,400

    Kelce bought a number of luxury denim-style shirts from favorite store Louis Vuitton

    Kelce bought a number of luxury denim-style shirts from favorite store Louis Vuitton

    An incredible $44,300 was spent on a glamorous Cosmograph Daytona timepiece – the 18-karat white gold masterpiece regarded as one of Rolex’s finest items.

    He also spent another $19,000 on a ‘legendary diver’s watch’ from the iconic store.

    The three-time Super Bowl winner shelled out $6,100 in Louis Vuitton – believed to be one of his firm favorites – adding patchworked denim shirts in long and short sleeves to his wardrobe for a combined $4,450 and the matching shorts at $1,900.

    A $1,700 hand-crafted Panama hat was also added to complete his summer look.

    ‘Travis had this trip in mind for ages,’ the source continued. ‘He loves the London way of life – everything from the taxis, the tea, and the styles.’

  • Everyone Is Suspicious After Shaquille O’Neal Spent An Unusual Amount Of Time With The “Hawk Tuah” Girl In Nashville

    Everyone Is Suspicious After Shaquille O’Neal Spent An Unusual Amount Of Time With The “Hawk Tuah” Girl In Nashville

    Everyone Is Suspicious After Shaquille O’Neal Spent An Unusual Amount Of Time With The “Hawk Tuah” Girl In Nashville

    Photos of Shaquille O'Neal with the Shaquille O’Neal with the “Hawk Tuah” Girl (Photos via @djdiesel/X)
    Shaquille O’Neal and the “Hawk Tuah” girl didn’t just meet up this past weekend, they spent some proper time together.

    The former NBA center shared photos of himself with the new internet sensation this week, revealing he ran into her in Nashville, Tennessee. The images prompted lots of comments, with Shaq getting accused of shooting his shot.

    TMZ has since learned that O’Neal has become an unofficial advisor of sorts as he gave Hailey Welch lots of tips on how to handle her newfound fame.

    The Diesel is said to have advised Hailey to get a team to manage her, as she would encounter many people looking to take advantage of her.

    According to said publication’s sources, Welch showed Shaq some of the nasty and hateful comments she got after her “Hawk Tuah” moment went viral.  In turn, he told her not to pay attention to her haters as none of them know her.

     

    The “Hawk Tuah” Girl Got To Party With Shaq

    The pair also partied together at Jon Bon Jovi’s new spot in Music City.

    Hailey had gotten on stage for a performance with Zach Bryan the night before, and once Shaq saw her, he had his team contact her so she could come to his DJ gig at Bon Jovi’s joint.

    TMZ claims they spoke for around an hour before the four-time NBA champion brought her up to the DJ booth, prompting lots of excitement from the crowd. It wasn’t all fun, though, as he stepped on her foot at one point.

    Shaq is the last person anyone wants stepping on their foot, but the “Hawk Tuah” girl didn’t break any bones.

    It’s said she now considers him a friend and someone who has her best interest at heart.

  • Bronny James’ NBA Career Gets Very Disappointing Update That Fans Won’t Like After Getting Drafted By His Dad’s Los Angeles Lakers

    Bronny James’ NBA Career Gets Very Disappointing Update That Fans Won’t Like After Getting Drafted By His Dad’s Los Angeles Lakers

    Bronny James speaking to reportersBronny James (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
    Bronny James’ rookie year might not go the way most expect it to.

    The Los Angeles Lakers drafted the 19-year-old as the 55th overall pick last month and have since signed him to a curious four-year contract worth $7.9 million, with three years guaranteed.

    There’s been some outrage online because Bronny is a second-round pick who’s gotten a one-way deal, but he might not actually be with the Lakers next season—well, at least not these Lakers.

    Bronny James Could End Up In The G League

    According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the former USC guard might spend his rookie year with the South Bay Lakers in the G League, although he is likely to take to the court with his father for the first week of the campaign just for show.

    “Well, what the Lakers’ expectations are is that he’ll largely be a G League player like almost any 19-year-old player coming into the league drafted in the second round,” Woj explained during an appearance on ESPN. “I think what you’ll ultimately probably see is Bronny James in the first week of the season on the court with his father, in a very…I don’t want to call it ceremonial but the eyes of the world will be on that. 

    “They’ll do that the first week of the season, but there’s no expectation Bronny James is going to be in the Lakers’ rotation. He’ll spend a lot of his time playing with their G League team which shares a practice facility with the Lakers.”

    LeBron James Might Not Approve A G League Move, However

    Paying a player that much money to play in the G League is bizarre, but you do have that kind of pull when you’re LeBron James’ kid.

    Then again, LBJ’s influence might make it so that his son never even sees the G League.

    Time will tell.

  • REPORT: Two Western Conference Contenders Enter the Race to Sign DeMar DeRozan After Miami Heat Failed to Offer an Acceptable Contract

    REPORT: Two Western Conference Contenders Enter the Race to Sign DeMar DeRozan After Miami Heat Failed to Offer an Acceptable Contract

    Two Western Conference Contenders Enter the Race to Sign DeMar DeRozan After Miami Heat Failed to Offer an Acceptable ContractDeMar DeRozan (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
    The DeMar DeRozan sweepstakes now includes the Sacramento Kings and the San Antonio Spurs. The most recent information follows rumors that the Miami Heat cannot extend a competitive offer to the six-time NBA All-Star.

    The Kings and Spurs, previously mentioned as competitors to sign Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, have suddenly entered the discussion over DeRozan, even if the LA Lakers are still linked to him.

    DeRozan played with the Spurs for three seasons before signing a sign-and-trade agreement with the Chicago Bulls. Including the forward in their lineup caused the Spurs to miss the playoffs twice and experience one first-round elimination. In his three seasons with the Bulls, DeRozan has just once advanced to the postseason.

    Barry Jackson posted, “Kings have talked to the Bulls about DeRozan sign and trade, per source. Spurs are also now another possibility. Despite DeRozan interest in Miami, the Heat is not in a position to give him what he’s seeking at this time… Heat will hope the opportunity on some player it wants arises this summer.”

    The most recent information follows rumors that DeRozan’s camp will decide within a day. Now that it appears the Miami Heat will withdraw from the competition, three clubs are in the running, barring a team that signs Markkanen.

    DeMar DeRozan Once Stated on Feeling ‘Irrelevant’ With the Spurs

    During a prior interview for the ‘Old Man & Three’ podcast, DeMar DeRozan discussed his time as the Spurs’ head coach and his time with now-Lakers head coach JJ Redick. Despite his excellent statistical performance, the forward said it troubled him because the team was not well-known nationwide.

    He said, “I had great games. I developed in a lot of great ways as a basketball player but in the same token, I just felt nonexistent for those years. It wasn’t like we were on TV, we weren’t competing. There was so much to it that was a struggle. I just felt like I was irrelevant.”

    DeMar DeRozan led the team in assists per game with 6.2 and shot 49 percent while averaging 21.6 points per game throughout his three seasons with the Spurs. He acknowledged that head coach Gregg Popovich has raised his game to a new level. He now has the opportunity to sign a contract and rejoin his previous squad and coach. Or will they be beaten to it by the Kings or Lakers?

  • Lakers’ Rookie Dalton Knecht Reveals His Take on the Greatest NBA Player of All Time, and It Is Not What Anyone Expected

    Lakers’ Rookie Dalton Knecht Reveals His Take on the Greatest NBA Player of All Time, and It Is Not What Anyone Expected

    Dalton Knecht names Kevin Durant as the best NBA playerDalton Knecht (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
    The Los Angeles Lakers stirred up the media by drafting Dalton Knecht as the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The rookie is now set to play with one of the most storied NBA teams, the legendary LeBron James-Bronny James father-son duo. Before his NBA start, Knetcht recently opened up, sharing who he idolizes as the greatest NBA player ever.

    During a brief Q&A session with SLAM Online, Knecht was asked, “Best NBA player of all time?”

    The rookie, without hesitation, mentioned “Kevin Durant.”

    In the same video, Knecht shared his predictions for the upcoming NBA and WNBA seasons. He confidently stated that the Lakers would be the 2025 NBA champions and predicted that the Las Vegas Aces would take the 2024 WNBA Championship.

    LeBron James’ College Prediction of Dalton Knecht Leaves Rookie Stunned

    Dalton Knecht was expected to be a top-10 pick or at least a lottery selection. However, before Bronny James’ controversial draft pick, the Lakers stole the spotlight by selecting Knecht.

    Interestingly, the Los Angeles Lakers legend LeBron James had predicted Knecht’s potential while still in college. Yet Knecht initially thought the video of James’ praise was a prank.

    “I woke up and thought it was fake at first. I thought there was no way he said that,” he mentioned during his introductory press conference.

    Despite not having a pre-draft workout with the Lakers, Knecht has always been confident in his abilities.

    I feel like I’ve always had that. Ever since I touched a basketball, I knew that I could do it; it was just a matter of how. My journey is not like everybody else’s, but that’s OK; everybody has a journey of their own. So just creating my path is something special, and a lot of kids will look up to it. So that’s really cool to wrap my head around,” Knecht said.

    Now, Knecht is prepared to bring the same work ethic to the Lakers that he has demonstrated throughout his basketball career.

  • Rihanna and A$AP Rocky opted not to hire a nanny after welcoming their baby boy in May: ‘It was just us,’ she reveals

    Rihanna and A$AP Rocky opted not to hire a nanny after welcoming their baby boy in May: ‘It was just us,’ she reveals

    Rihanna revealed that she did not hire a nanny to look after her baby boy during an interview with British Vogue that was published earlier this week.

    During the sit-down, the 34-year-old hitmaker expressed that she and her partner, A$AP Rocky, elected not to find a caretaker for their child, aged nine months, and remained with him during his early days.

    The interview with the performer, who recently spent over half a million dollars on a rental house in Arizona, was released just days after she revealed that she was pregnant for the second time during her performance at Super Bowl LVII.

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    Rihanna told the media outlet that, following her boy’s birth, she and A$AP Rocky decided to raise their child on their own.

    ‘We came home, cold turkey, had no one. It was just us as parents and our baby,’ she recalled.

    Rihanna out with A$AP Rocky after announcing second pregnancy

    Hands on: Rihanna revealed that she and A$AP Rocky did not hire a nanny to look after their baby boy during an interview with British Vogue; she is seen with A$AP Rocky in 2022

    Hands on: Rihanna revealed that she and A$AP Rocky did not hire a nanny to look after their baby boy during an interview with British Vogue; she is seen with A$AP Rocky in 2022

    The Disturbia singer also recalled that she and her partner had a difficult time during their early period as parents.

    ‘Those first days are insane. You don’t sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to…you’re a zombie for the most part,’ she stated.

    The performer commented that she found the experience of starting a family to be particularly profound.

    ‘Essentially, from one person I became two. You walk into the hospital as a couple and leave as a family of three. It’s nuts,’ she said.

    Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, 34, initially became acquainted during the early 2010s and remained both friends and collaborators for several years.

    The pair initially began seeing each other romantically in 2020, although they did not confirm their relationship to the public at the time.

    The Sundress rapper, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers, later spoke about his affection for his girlfriend during an interview that was released in 2021.

    The Only Girl (In the World) singer subsequently showed off her baby bump during a photoshoot in New York City in January of last year.

    Doting mom: 'We came home, cold turkey, had no one. It was just us as parents and our baby,' she recalled about their first days as parents

    Doting mom: ‘We came home, cold turkey, had no one. It was just us as parents and our baby,’ she recalled about their first days as parents

    Toughing it out: The Disturbia singer added: 'Those first days are insane. You don't sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to...you're a zombie for the most part'; they are seen in 2022

    Toughing it out: The Disturbia singer added: ‘Those first days are insane. You don’t sleep. At all. Not even if you wanted to…you’re a zombie for the most part’; they are seen in 2022

    Happy parents: Rihanna gave birth to her baby boy, whose name has not been revealed to the public as of yet, last May; she is seen with her partner in 2022

    Happy parents: Rihanna gave birth to her baby boy, whose name has not been revealed to the public as of yet, last May; she is seen with her partner in 2022

    Rihanna and boyfriend ASAP Rocky enjoy date night out in LA

    Rihanna went on to give birth to her baby boy, whose name has not been revealed to the public as of yet, that May.

    The performer also spoke about her relationship with A$AP Rocky and expressed that becoming parents had endeared them to one another.

    ‘We have to be on the same page, but we’ve always kind of had that in our relationship. Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer,’ she said.

    Rihanna went on to reveal that she had become pregnant for a second time during her recent performance at the Super Bowl.

    The performer showed off her growing baby bump while belting out several of her hits for the crowd and cameras.

    Round two: Rihanna revealed that she is pregnant with her second child during her recent performance at the Super Bowl

    Round two: Rihanna revealed that she is pregnant with her second child during her recent performance at the Super Bowl

  • PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Baby’s first fashion week! Pregnant Rihanna cradles her son, nine months, as doting mother lands in Milan with partner ASAP Rocky

    PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Baby’s first fashion week! Pregnant Rihanna cradles her son, nine months, as doting mother lands in Milan with partner ASAP Rocky

    Rihanna had some very special company as she arrived in Milan on Thursday, little more than a week after confirming her second pregnancy.

    The singer and actress was joined by her baby son, who at nine-months of age was travelling to Italy for his first ever fashion week – a run of ready-to-wear womenswear shows that began on Wednesday.

    Making her way across the city’s Malpensa Airport, Rihanna, 35, cradled her young son as she searched for her car.

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    The singer, who is expected to release new music this year, was  also accompanied by boyfriend ASAP Rocky, with the couple expected to attend a string of shows over the coming days.

    Dressed in an ankle-length coat and black hooded top, Rihanna appeared to be braced for chilly fourteen degree  temperatures in the Italian fashion capital.

    New arrival: Rihanna had some very special company as she arrived in Milan on Thursday, little more than a week after confirming her second pregnancy

    New arrival: Rihanna had some very special company as she arrived in Milan on Thursday, little more than a week after confirming her second pregnancy

    Make way: The singer and actress was joined by her baby son, who at nine-months of age was travelling to Italy for his first ever fashion week

    I've got you: Making her way across the city's Malpensa Airport, Rihanna cradled her young son as she searched for her car

    Make way: The singer and actress was joined by her baby son, who at nine-months of age was travelling to Italy for his first ever fashion week

    Cosy: The singer was prepared for the Italian winter in a thick ankle-length coat and black hooded top

    Cosy: The singer was prepared for the Italian winter in a thick ankle-length coat and black hooded top

    Meanwhile her son, who looked somewhat bemused by attention their arrival inevitably generated, was equally prepared in a brown woolen romper suit.

    Rihanna’s rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky appeared to be in a cheerful mood as he greeted onlookers with a smile before climbing into their waiting people carrier.

    This will be the second child for the mogul and her boyfriend. The couple have been in a relationship since 2020.

    Speaking to the magazine, Rihanna said Rocky is her ‘best friend’ and admitted she can’t remember what her life was like before having her son in May 2022.

    She said of becoming a mother: ‘It’s everything, you really don’t remember life before, that’s the craziest thing ever.’

    Upbeat: Rihanna's rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky appeared to be in a cheerful mood as he greeted onlookers with a smile before climbing into their waiting people carrier

    Upbeat: Rihanna’s rapper boyfriend A$AP Rocky appeared to be in a cheerful mood as he greeted onlookers with a smile before climbing into their waiting people carrier

    Luxury: The singer and her family travelled to Italy on a private jet ahead of fashion week

    Luxury: The singer and her family travelled to Italy on a private jet ahead of fashion week

    Inseparable: Rihanna kept a tight hold of her young son as she climbed from her private jet

    Debut: The youngster appeared to visiting Italy for the very first time

    Inseparable: Rihanna kept a tight hold of her young son as she climbed from her private jet

    Proud mother: Rihanna announced the birth of her first child with ASAP Rocky last May

    Proud mother: Rihanna announced the birth of her first child with ASAP Rocky last May

    Rihanna out with A$AP Rocky after announcing second pregnancy

    Let's go: She was seen making her way towards a waiting car outside the airport on Thursday

    Let’s go: She was seen making her way towards a waiting car outside the airport on Thursday

    Tight grip: The pregnant singer pressed her son, who's name has not been disclosed, to her chest

    Tight grip: The pregnant singer pressed her son, who's name has not been disclosed, to her chest

    Tight grip: The pregnant singer pressed her son, who’s name has not been disclosed, to her chest

    We've got you covered: Security looked an as she prepared to depart the airport on Thursday

    We’ve got you covered: Security looked an as she prepared to depart the airport on Thursday

    Rihanna said her first few months as a mother were a rollercoaster and described giving birth as a ‘head-f**k’, saying she couldn’t believe she entered the hospital pregnant and left with a baby.

    Rihanna admitted that having a child has also made her reevaluate as she described raising her son as one of the ‘scariest’ responsibilities ever in her life.

    She said: ‘Raising a young Black man is one of the scariest responsibilities in life […] ‘You’re like, ‘What am I leaving my kids to? This is the planet they’re gonna be living on?’

    ‘Everything changes when you have a baby but I wouldn’t say it’s done anything but made us closer,’ she added.

    Bustle: There was an inevitable throng of activity as Rihanna arrived in the Italian fashion capital with her family

    Don't mind me: But Rocky was hard to miss as he made his way across the airport with his entourage

    Don’t mind me: But Rocky was hard to miss as he made his way across the airport with his entourage

    We're off: The rapper beamed as he climbed into the rear of his waiting car following his flight to Italy

    We’re off: The rapper beamed as he climbed into the rear of his waiting car following his flight to Italy

    Daddy's boy: Rocky was seen fussing over his young son as they idled in the back seats

    Daddy's boy: Rocky was seen fussing over his young son as they idled in the back seats

    Daddy’s boy: Rocky was seen fussing over his young son as they idled in the back seats

    Proud: Rihanna, who announced her second pregnancy just over a week ago, gazed down at her son as they prepared to depart

    Proud: Rihanna, who announced her second pregnancy just over a week ago, gazed down at her son as they prepared to depart

    She also gushed over Rocky’s relationship with their son, saying their baby boy needs validation from his father as she described their close bond.

    The couple shot their recent cover for British Vogue on a beach in mid-December. At the time, she had no idea she was pregnant again.

    ‘How crazy both of my babies were in these photos and mommy had no clue,’ the star wrote on Instagram on Wednesday while proudly sharing images from the shoot.

    Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, admitted he learned about her new surprise pregnancy while watching her big reveal during the Super Bowl halftime show.

    There he is: The youngster looked slightly bemused as he waited for the car to set off

    There he is: The youngster looked slightly bemused as he waited for the car to set off

    Close bond: Rihanna recently praised Rocky's relationship with their son, saying their baby boy needs validation from his father as she described their close bond

    Close bond: Rihanna recently praised Rocky's relationship with their son, saying their baby boy needs validation from his father as she described their close bond

    Close bond: Rihanna recently praised Rocky’s relationship with their son, saying their baby boy needs validation from his father as she described their close bond

    Happy family: The trio finally set off, with Rocky in the front seat while Rihanna entertained their son in the back

    Happy family: The trio finally set off, with Rocky in the front seat while Rihanna entertained their son in the back

    Fenty told TMZ on Sunday that he is ‘over the moon about his daughter and A$AP Rocky’s new kiddo’ and is hopeful she has a girl.

    Ronald commented that he already has four grandsons and is ‘hoping RiRi can shake things up with a girl.’

    He added that ‘he’s excited about the prospect of having a granddaughter.’

    Ronald told the outlet that Rihanna got him tickets to the big game without mentioning that she was pregnant.

    Woah baby! Rihanna confirmed she was pregnant with her second child after surprising fans with a baby bump during her highly anticipated comeback at Super Bowl 57 last week

    Woah baby! Rihanna confirmed she was pregnant with her second child after surprising fans with a baby bump during her highly anticipated comeback at Super Bowl 57 last week

    Surprised grandfather: Rihanna's father, Ronald Fenty, found out about her new pregnancy while he was watching the Super Bowl halftime show. Fenty told TMZ that he hoped for a girl

    Announcement: The super star sent fans into a frenzy online after taking to the stage in a red costume that highlighted her tummy

    Surprised grandfather: Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, found out about her new pregnancy while he was watching the Super Bowl halftime show. Fenty told TMZ that he hoped for a girl

    Rihanna pays tribute to the late Andre Leon Talley at Super Bowl

  • And the award for the most selfish gown goes to… Singer and songwriter Tems goes viral for wearing ENORMOUS headpiece at the 2023 Oscars – which completely blocked the view of audience members who sat behind her

    And the award for the most selfish gown goes to… Singer and songwriter Tems goes viral for wearing ENORMOUS headpiece at the 2023 Oscars – which completely blocked the view of audience members who sat behind her

    Singer and songwriter Tems has gone viral for wearing an enormous headpiece at the 2023 Oscars – which left audience members who sat behind her unable to see the stage.

    Tems, 27 – who co-wrote Rihanna‘s Academy Award-nominated song Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – has caused quite the stir online thanks to her bizarre choice of clothing at the star-studded event.

    The artist opted for a dramatic white dress with a long train and huge shoulder piece that wrapped around her head when she attended the coveted awards show, which took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, California, on Sunday evening.

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    And while she certainly rocked the outfit, after images of her sitting in the audience with her gigantic and over-the-top headpiece quickly made their way around the web, many social media users were in shambles over the fact that she completely blocked the view of those around her.

    Singer and songwriter Tems has gone viral for wearing an enormous headpiece at the 2023 Oscars - which left audience members who sat behind her unable to see the stage

    Singer and songwriter Tems has gone viral for wearing an enormous headpiece at the 2023 Oscars – which left audience members who sat behind her unable to see the stage

    Tems, 27 – who co-wrote Rihanna’s nominated song Lift Me Up from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever – has caused quite the stir online thanks to her bizarre choice of clothing

    The artist opted for a dramatic white dress with a long train

    The artist opted for a dramatic white dress with a long train

    It also contained a huge shoulder piece that wrapped around her head

    It also contained a huge shoulder piece that wrapped around her head

    It also contained a huge shoulder piece that wrapped around her head

    Twitter quickly erupted with memes about her look, with one person writing, ‘What people sitting behind Tems are seeing,’ alongside a snap of a white curtain.

    ‘POV: You’re sitting behind Tems watching the Oscars,’ tweeted someone else, accompanied by an image of white fabric.

    And while she certainly rocked the outfit, images of her sitting in the audience with her gigantic and over-the-top headpiece quickly made their way around the web

    ‘I know whomever is behind Tems is mad as Hell,’ added another user, while a fourth said: ‘Imagine scoring an invite to the Oscars and discovering your seat is behind [Tems].’

    ‘Yo, what the f**k is Tems wearing? She getting married at the after parties?’ joked a different person. ‘She’s blocking everyone’s view.’

    ‘I can’t help but laugh because every time I see Tems I know them people behind her are SICK,’ read another tweet.

    ‘If I was sitting behind Tems I would be pissed. Oscars needs to enforce a dress code after this year for a mess like that,’ raged someone else.

    ‘Oscars, make Tems sit in the back or remove that outrageous view-obstructing piece,’ a different person wrote.

    ‘The lady behind Tems’ neck is going to be hurting after tonight,’ joked another user.

    Many social media users were in shambles over the fact that she completely blocked the view of those around her

    Many social media users were in shambles over the fact that she completely blocked the view of those around her

    Twitter quickly erupted with memes about her look, with one person writing, 'What people sitting behind Tems are seeing,' alongside a snap of a white curtain

    Twitter quickly erupted with memes about her look, with one person writing, ‘What people sitting behind Tems are seeing,’ alongside a snap of a white curtain

    'POV: You're sitting behind Tems watching the Oscars,' tweeted someone else, accompanied by an image of white fabric

    ‘POV: You’re sitting behind Tems watching the Oscars,’ tweeted someone else, accompanied by an image of white fabric


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    Some people even slammed the Oscars, with one user writing, 'Make Tems sit in the back or remove that outrageous view-obstructing piece'

    Some people even slammed the Oscars, with one user writing, ‘Make Tems sit in the back or remove that outrageous view-obstructing piece’

    Some users, on the other hand, defended Tems, with one of her supporters claiming, 'If you¿re sitting BEHIND greatness that is known as Tems, then perhaps you¿re just not that important'

    Some users, on the other hand, defended Tems, with one of her supporters claiming, ‘If you’re sitting BEHIND greatness that is known as Tems, then perhaps you’re just not that important’

    Others blamed it on the creators of the strange look. 'Her designers should have thought this through,' read another tweet

    Others blamed it on the creators of the strange look. ‘Her designers should have thought this through,’ read another tweet

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    Some users, on the other hand, defended Tems, with one of her supporters claiming, ‘If you’re sitting BEHIND greatness that is known as Tems, then perhaps you’re just not that important.’

    ‘That’s not Tems’ issue,’ said another person, while a different user wrote, ‘That’s queen [Tems]. They should try and hustle for front seat next time.’

    ‘Consider yourself lucky to even sit at her back,’ stated someone else.

    Others blamed it on the creators of the strange look. ‘Her designers should have thought this through,’ read another tweet.

    Someone else agreed, ‘She looks stunning but perhaps the designers could have made the top bit detachable.’