Month: July 2024

Rihanna proudly showcased her blossoming bump as she arrived at Beyoncé glamorous Oscars bash at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Sunday.

The pregnant songstress, 35, looked sensational as she slipped into her fourth outfit of the evening alongside beau A$AP Rocky, 34.

Rihanna’s rocked a silver metallic co-ord – designed especially for her by Valentino creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli –  and featured a sequinned bandeau top and matching trousers with a diamond belt around her growing waist.

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She completed the look with a dramatic pink coat as well as a thick diamond choker and matching earrings.

The Rudeboy singer accentuated her feature with radiant make-up and let her brunette tresses tumble past her shoulders.

Blossoming bump: Rihanna, 35, proudly showcased her blossoming bump as she arrived at Beyoncé glamorous Oscars bash at Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood on Sunday

Partner: The pregnant songstress looked sensational in a skimpy silver co-ord as she arrived at the event alongside beau A$AP Rocky, 34

Making a statement: Rihanna’s stylish ensemble featured a sequinned bandeau top and matching trousers with a diamond belt around her growing waist

First time’s a charm: Her first look a stylish leather gown as she took to the evening’s champagne carpet

Sensational: She then draped herself in diamonds as performed her hit Lift Me Up during the star-studded ceremony (left) before slipping into a green skirt and shawl top (right)

A$AP Rocky has been ordered to return to court for a hearing to determine if he will stand trial for allegedly shooting former friend and rapper A$AP Relli in 2021.

The 34-year-old, who’s expecting his second child with superstar singer Rihanna, pleaded not guilty last August to two charges of assault with a semiautomatic firearm stemming from the incident – and faces up to four years in prison on each count if convicted.

Rocky, real name Rakim Mayers, has been out on $550,000 bail but was not present Tuesday at a Downtown Los Angeles criminal court where Judge Kerry White scheduled a preliminary hearing to be held on June 5.

A$AP Rocky (pictured at his arraignment in August 2022) is scheduled to appear at a June 5 court hearing in Downtown LA where a judge will decided if he will stand trial on two counts of assault with a firearm

The charges stem from an altercation in Hollywood on November 6, 2021, between Rocky and former friend and fellow rapper A$AP Relli – real name Terrell Ephron – who was also a member of the ASAP Mob rap group

Rocky – real name Rakim Mayers – was seen attending the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday alongside girlfriend Rihanna, with whom he is now expecting his second child

The charges arise from an altercation in Hollywood in November 2021 between Mayers and fellow rapper Terrell Ephron, a fellow member of the A$AP Mob rap group that started in Harlem in 2006.

Rihanna turned up the heat after sharing a racy throwback collection of lingerie snaps on Monday.

The 36-year-old stunning singer  — who was recently spotted on a loved-up stroll with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky — showed off her curves while promoting the return of one of her original collaborations for her Savage X Fenty line on Instagram.

Striking a series of risque poses, the Umbrella hitmaker looked every inch the sexy pop star in a sheer black bra and matching panties.

She maintained her trademark raven tresses, letting them flow freely, while complementing her look with black high heels and a dazzling array of jewelry.

Rihanna captioned the post: ‘The original Rihanna X Adam Selman collab for Savage X is BACK.’

Rihanna turned up the heat after sharing a racy throwback collection of lingerie snaps on Monday

The 36-year-old stunning singer — who was recently spotted on a loved-up stroll with her boyfriend A$AP Rocky — showed off her curves while promoting the return of one of her original collaborations for her Savage X Fenty line on Instagram

The chart-topping singer and her long-term rapper partner A$AP Rocky are parents to sons RZA, 22 months, and Riot, seven months.

Rihanna and A$AP – real name Rakim Mayers – were friends for many years and also worked together before they fell in love four years ago and started having a family.

Rocky opened for the U.S. leg of Rihanna’s Diamonds World Tour in 2013. Rihanna also starred in his Fashion Killa music video in the same year.

By November 2020, an insider revealed to People that the longtime friends had officially become an item.

In an interview with GQ in 2021, Rocky said Rihanna was ‘the love of [his] life’ and ‘the one’.

‘If that’s in my destiny, absolutely,’ he said about becoming a father. ‘Nah, but like, I think I’d be an incredible, remarkably, overall amazing dad.’

She told Vogue in April 2022 that she was not really planning to have kids with the singer right away.

‘I always thought it would be marriage first, then a baby, but who the f*** says it has to be that way,’ she said. ‘I’m certainly not gonna let that get in the way of me being a mom.’

A year later she said being a mom was ‘legendary,’ adding, ‘It’s everything. You really don’t remember life before, that’s the craziest thing ever.’

A source told People last year that the star is really taking to being a parent and is hands-on.

The singer and entrepreneur showed off her curves while promoting her very own Savage Signature Script collection of bras, underwear, teddies and sleep tops

Striking a series of coquettish poses, Rihanna, 36, looked typically stunning as she showcased the new range, available through her Savage x Fenty website

Rihanna opted to model the new range herself in a series of Instagram posts on Sunday

Sprawled across a hotel bed adorned with Savage sheets and pillows, the Bajan star is seen signing an enormous bill, served upon a silver platter

Rihanna sizzles in lingerie for Savage X Fenty collection

‘Rihanna loves being a mom. She is obsessed with her baby boy,’ shared the insider. The insider also said Rocky is ‘very involved as well and a great dad.’

She also said to Vogue: ‘[There’s] not much balance. But everything is stimulating. Everything right now is firing off. I’m excited.

‘It’s getting me super motivated, super energized to do new things, to create And I’m back in the studio and now we’re going to be back on stage for the Super Bowl, which is just crazy that I even agreed to that, but I am, and I’m excited.’

She added: ‘Of course being a new mom is insane. It is lovely. It is epic, honestly.’

LeBron James (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
The latest reports from NBA Insider for ESPN Adrian Wojnarowski suggest that the Los Angeles Lakers are working on a strategy to free up some extra money to add essential players during free agency. The Lakers are looking to reduce LeBron James’s max contract to create more cap space. According to Wojnarowski, agent Rich Paul and the franchise are in ongoing conversations about making modifications to James’s contract.

There’s still a conversation with agent Rich Paul and Lakers on James taking $1 million or so below max to keep team below second-apron and able to keep a little more roster-building flexibility, source tells ESPN. https://t.co/6OjREPfe17

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2024

“There’s still a conversation with agent Rich Paul and Lakers on James taking $1 million or so below max to keep team below second-apron and able to keep a little more roster-building flexibility, source tells ESPN,” Wojnarowski wrote in his latest post on X (formerly known as Twitter).

On Wednesday, it was reported that James and the Lakers reached a two-year, $104 million maximum contract agreement. The contract grants James a no-trade clause and a player option for the 2025-2026 season. If James were to sign the entire maximum contract for over $50 million, the Lakers would slightly exceed the $188.9 million second apron. Once the Lakers have used up their whole salary, they cannot take out more funds. However, according to recent reports by ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, King James is prepared to take a pay cut to add some essential players to the roster in order to play better in the next season.

Kendrick Perkins Made Some Bold Statement About Lebron James

Meanwhile, the Lakers have failed to add former Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson to the roster, as Klay agreed to a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, a former NBA player didn’t hold back on the situation and gave his opinion on the matter. During a recent episode of the show “First Take,” the host Kendrick Perkins, who recently had a social media fight with James, mentioned that he believes the Lakers and LeBron are on “two different pages.”

“Every time he steps on the floor, LeBron James is thinking about championships. Rob Pelinka is thinking about the future.” Perkins said during the latest episode of First Take.

Kim Porter’s Sister CONFIRMS Diddy Took Justin Bieber’s V!

In a shocking revelation, Kim Porter’s sister has confirmed that Diddy, the music mogul and entertainment industry icon, has taken Justin Bieber. This information shocked public opinion and sparked a lot of controversy.

According to Kim Porter’s sister, Diddy used her power and influence to approach Justin Bieber when the young singer was at the peak of his career. The specifics of the incident remain vague, but the allegations have sparked a stir in the media and on social networks.

Immediately after this information was announced, a series of reactions from the public and fans appeared. Many people expressed outrage and disappointment, while others expressed doubts and demanded more concrete evidence. This incident not only affected Diddy’s image but also shook the public’s trust in the entertainment industry.

So far, neither Diddy nor Justin Bieber have spoken out about this allegation. Their silence further increases curiosity and suspicion from the public. Many people expected a clear explanation from the two

If these allegations are proven true, the consequences will be extremely serious. Not only will Diddy face a wave of criticism and possibly legal action, but Justin Bieber’s career will also be severely affected. This incident could become one of the biggest scandals in the entertainment industry in many years.

While waiting for relevant parties to speak up, the public continues to question the truth behind these allegations. Will Diddy really usurp Justin Bieber? And if so, what will be the consequences? We can only wait and monitor further developments in this case.

REPORT: Travis Kelce & Taylor Swift Have A Giant “Relationship Rule” That Will Be Tested To The Limits This Summer

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce (Photos via Getty Images)
Grammy Award-winning singer Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs superstar tight end Travis Kelce reportedly have a crucial “relationship rule” that will see its toughest test yet in the coming weeks.

Last fall, Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift essentially confirmed rumors that they were dating after the latter appeared at the Chiefs’ Week 3 home game against the Chicago Bears at Arrowhead Stadium. Swift attended 13 of the Chiefs’ 2023 games, including every playoff contest and their Super Bowl 58 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

According to a report from The Mirror, Swift and Kelce have a specific relationship rule in which they can only go two weeks maximum without seeing the other.

But Kelce is entering the busy stages of the offseason with Kansas City, and Swift has concert performances in the United Kingdom, Poland and Austria this summer. As such, it’s going to be difficult for them to maintain that two-week rule over the next couple of months:

“The 34-year-old pop icon has reportedly laid down some pretty strict relationship rules for her NFL star boyfriend to follow if he wants to be with her for the long run. Following 34-year-old Travis’ Kansas City Cheifs’ Super Bowl parade earlier this year – which saw him branded a ‘red flag’ by fans – the couple reportedly decided not to ever spend more than two weeks apart.”

 

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Travis Kelce and the Chiefs begin mandatory minicamp on Tuesday. Their first preseason game will take place against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Aug. 10, with showdowns against the Detroit Lions (Aug. 17) and Chicago Bears (Aug. 22) to follow.

Travis Kelce & Chiefs Aim For First-Ever NFL Three-Peat

The Chiefs became the first team to repeat as Super Bowl champions since the 2004 New England Patriots. With the victory over San Francisco, KC also cemented themselves as a dynasty with a third Super Bowl title in just five years.

No team in history has completed the Super Bowl three-peat, though teams like the 1990 San Francisco 49ers and 1994 Dallas Cowboys came relatively close. If there’s one team that can make history, however, it’s the team with Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, Chris Jones and Andy Reid.

Kansas City’s quest to a three-peat will begin on Sept. 5 when they welcome Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens to Arrowhead Stadium.

The Former Golden State Warriors guard, after a long journey of speculations, finally made the decision for his next landing spot. Klay Thompson rejected a two-year, $48 million contract in lieu of a more significant income when he accepted a three-year, $50 million contract with the Dallas Mavericks. However, Klay’s father, Mychal Thompson, had a different plan for his son. According to the recent reports by NBA Insider Mark Medina, Mychal Thompson, on his sales pitch, made some bold statements about his son and his dream team. He mentioned that the Los Angeles Lakers was the perfect team for Klay as he grew up watching his favorite players, Kobe Bryant, and the Lakers.

Mychal Thompson on his sales pitch to Klay to the Lakers:

“I thought that would be a fitting end for Klay to play in Kobe’s uniform and for the franchise that Kobe represented. That would’ve been a nice bookend to his career. But it wasn’t meant to be, so be it.”

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) July 3, 2024

“I thought that would be a fitting end for Klay to play in Kobe’s uniform and for the franchise that Kobe represented. That would’ve been a nice bookend to his career. But it wasn’t meant to be, so be it.” Mychal Thompson said.

According to StatMuse, Thompson averaged 17.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists in 77 games in 2023-24.

Klay Thompson’s Decision Leaves His Dad Disappointed

The Lakers attempted to add Thompson to their roster, but he had other plans. Mychal expressed disappointment that Klay rejected the Lakers’ offer and accepted the Mavericks’ offer. He also mentioned that it’s Klay’s choice as he is a grown man, and a father can only advise his son; the decision will be best made by the son himself.

“I mean, obviously, it’s Klay’s decision, it’s his life, he’s a grown man, 34 years of age. Just like we were 34 one time and our fathers used to give us advice and, you know, we would choose our own path. And that’s fine, that’s what life is supposed to be about.” Klay Thomspn’s father said.

However, After Klay’s exit from the Warriors, Thompson’s former teammates paid tribute to him. The Warriors’ star player, Stephen Curry, honored the 34-year-old guard by uploading several images on his Instagram story with a heartfelt message. On the other hand, Draymond Green also opened up during the latest episode of ‘The Draymond Green Show‘ and spoke candidly about Klay’s departure from the team.

Social media is going in on LeBron James following the news of his new deal with the Los Angeles Lakers.

James entered free agency a few days ago in a bid to help the team sign another top player, suggesting he was willing to take a pay cut.

However, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported on Wednesday morning that the veteran has agreed to a two-year $104 million deal inclusive of a no-trade clause and a player option. James and the Lakers are still discussing the possibility of going $1 million below the maximum to allow the team more flexibility in building the roster.

So LeBron James returns on a 1-plus-1 deal for his 22nd season and takes his future year-to-year now in the NBA. https://t.co/o1YPztpbMT

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2024

Fans are now accusing James of knowing how this would play out all along. Check out some of their reactions below:

Perfectly played by LeBron, honestly. Says he'll take a paycut – but for only the guys he wants – great PR move, that. They don't get anyone, because who wants to join a team where you're always trade bait & always to blame.

And some think he's not running the show there. Crazy.

— Adam (@AdamJoseph) July 3, 2024

“Lebron is gonna accept a lot less money in order to bring in some stars”

Instead he takes over $50 mil a year and makes the team draft his son 😂

— Brad Bets ⚽️🪜 (@BradBetsFooty) July 3, 2024

So, no LePayCut, huh? No one wants to be part of realiry show, Keeping up with the Jameses 😂

— JBond (@jbondwagon) July 3, 2024

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Pulled off a phenomenal PR stunt with the whole pay cut for specific players to show how bad the Lakers front office really is

— Brunshim (@Jmbrunshim) July 3, 2024

LeBron James Hasn’t Surprised Anyone

Of course, it’s no surprise that LeBron James chose to return to L.A., given that the team just drafted his first son, Bronny James, as a second-round pick last month.

James had made no secret about wanting to play with his son, although his agent, Rich Paul, insisted that that was no longer the case heading into the draft and that Bronny’s destination would have no bearing on where the player chose to sign.

He will have a hard time getting anyone to believe that, however.

Meanwhile, the Lakers are working on signing Bronny to his rookie contract after taking him at 55 overall. The 19-year-old is now set to become part of the NBA’s first father-and-son pairing, which will make the 2024 season a historic one for the league, LBJ, and his son.

The four-time NBA champion will turn 40 in December and is heading into his 22nd season. He is considered by many to be the greatest of all time.

James iss the league’s all-time top scorer and the first to pass 40,000 points while also fourth in all-time assists, eighth in steals, eighth in made threes, and third in made free throws.

Rihanna, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg were among some of the world’s most famous people to attend a pre-wedding gala hosted by Asia’s richest man.

Mukesh Ambani organised the three-day jamboree in India for his son Anant Ambani, 28, who is set to marry his 29-year-old long-time girlfriend Radhika Merchant in July.

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Mr Ambani senior is the head of Indian conglomerate Reliance and has a net worth of $114bn (£90bn), according to Forbes.

He held the song and dance event at his resort in Gujarat state.

Unverified reports said Rihanna had been paid £5m to sing at the party – the first time she had performed in India.

Ivanka Trump was also in attendance alongside a number of Bollywood film stars such as Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan.

Image:Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, centre, with Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. Pic: Reliance/AP

Image:Actors Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan with their son Taimur Ali Khan. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Around 1,200 guests enjoyed the festivities – the authorities said nearly 130 flights had landed at a local airport, which was temporarily granted international status for the event.

Anant is a director at Reliance’s new energy business and one of Mr Ambani’s three children who are the heirs to his empire.

His fiancée is a director at India’s Encore Healthcare.

Image:Nita Ambani, wife of Mukesh Ambani, with Radhika and Anant. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and their daughter Arabella. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:Bill Gates and Paula Hurd. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

The family also made headlines when Mr Ambani’s daughter Isha got married in 2018 in an occasion described by some as a mini-Davos summit.

Guests to the latest party enjoyed 500 dishes created by around 100 chefs and were pampered with hair styling and make-up artists.

Image:Rihanna after her performance at the pre-wedding celebrations. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:New Zealand cricketer Trent Boult and wife Gert Smith. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:Salman Khan, Ram Charan, Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:Anant and Radhika speak to their guests. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Image:The venue in Gujarat where the event was staged. Pic: Reliance/Reuters

Taylor Swift Took Drastic Measures To Make Her Presence Known At Chiefs Ring Ceremony Without Actually Being There

Taylor Swift (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Taylor Swift was at the Kansas City Chiefs ring ceremony without actually being there.

Following her Eras Tour concert on Thursday, the 34-year-old decided she would stay up incredibly late and tune into a live stream of the Kansas City Chiefs ring ceremony so she could watch her boyfriend Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes, and their teammates receive their Super Bowl LVIII rings.

The celebration took place at Kansas City’s Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, as Swift was six time zones away. At one point, Swift joined Chariah Gordon’s Instagram Live, the girlfriend of Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman, and showed him a comment she made about him.

“AND WE GET ANOTHER YEAR OF MECOLE,” she commented.

Swift showed her excitement throughout with comments such as “YESSSSSSS,” “CONGRATULATIONS,” and “AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.”

The ceremony went well, but Taylor wasn’t able to finish it out. As she later commented, “I have to go to sleep; it’s so late here. Love you guys.”

As we all know, the ring ceremony was to celebrate the Chiefs Super Bowl LVIII victory against the San Francisco 49ers, which took place in Las Vegas. It was the franchise’s second Super Bowl win over the 49ers.

Brittany Mahomes Praises Taylor Swift For Creating New Football Fans

Back in September, Taylor Swift shocked everybody by showing up at Arrowhead Stadium to watch Travis Kelce and the Chiefs as their relationship was just beginning.

Swift’s impact was immediate as more gear and more people would tune into games because of her.

Brittany Mahomes, who is married to Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, witnessed firsthand Swift’s impact and how she likely introduced a new generation of football fans.

“I love that it’s getting young girls into football, so that they can watch it with their dads,” Brittany told E! News at the Chiefs’ 2024 Super Bowl ring ceremony.

“I feel like most dads out there love it when their daughters are like, ‘I wanna watch football!’”

She added, “It got a bunch of beautiful little girls out there, and a lot of new fans that we love and adore.”