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T-Pain Plays Unreleased Oliver Tree Song After His Death
T-Pain shared an unreleased collaboration with Oliver Tree in honor of the musician just two weeks after his shocking death.
The rapper, real name Faheem Rashad Najm, was performing with Shaquille O’Neal, aka DJ Diesel, at the Electric Forest festival in Michigan in the late hours of Saturday, June 27, when he unveiled the new track, per social media footage.
Fan clips captured the emotional moment when T-Pain, 41, rolled out a video montage of clips of the late Tree as the track played.
The song’s public release came two weeks after Tree died in a mid-air helicopter collision over Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro. He was 32 years old.
Singer-songwriter Oliver Tree has reportedly died. He was 32. Two helicopters crashed into one another in southwest Rio de Janeiro on the morning of Sunday, June 14, according to a same-day report from CNN Brazil. According to the outlet, Tree was one of six fatalities from the reported crash. Further details about the reported collision […]
In T-Pain’s video montage, Tree was seen performing, riding a scooter down multiple hills and goofing around with friends. As the throwback videos played, T-Pain held his hand in the air before asking the crowd to wave their arms from side to side in unison.
T-Pain and Tree were known to be close friends, with the former often hosting the latter on his “Nappy Boy Radio Podcast.”
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News of Tree’s death circulated online after CNN Brazil reported on the fatal helicopter incident that occurred on June 14. The outlet stated at the time that two helicopters had crashed into one another, resulting in the death of six people including Tree. There were no survivors.
The musician and artist had been traveling in Brazil as part of his world tour at the time. After performing in São Paulo on June 6, Tree was scheduled to take to the stage in Lisbon, Portugal on July 1.
A spokesperson for Rio de Janeiro’s State Civil Police Press Office told USA Today in the collision’s aftermath that an investigation was being conducted to determine the “causes of the aircraft crash.”
Oliver Tree Rob Kim/Getty Images for iHeartRadio
Once a forensic examination that was conducted at the scene is finalized, the Aeronautical Accidents Investigation and Prevention Center will release its report. The outlet added that preliminary reports indicated that the falling helicopters crashed “into the parking lot of an electric car dealership, igniting a fire that consumed at least 20 vehicles.”
Tree’s team revealed via an Instagram post on Sunday, June 21, that his body had been recovered and transferred to California. The post, shared via Tree’s official account, also announced that he will be honored via a forthcoming foundation. “His legacy will live on through his foundation/endowment named ‘Dr. Oliver Tree’s Extremely Epic Grant For Baby Geniuses’ coming soon,” the post stated. “This is something that Oliver had put together before his passing, written in his will. We will make sure his wish comes to fruition so that more joy, love and art can be spread into the world, that was his final wish.”
T-Pain shared his own tribute to Tree via Instagram in the wake of his friend’s death. “Thanks for sharing your art and for always being different in the best way possible. See you on the brighter side,” T-Pain wrote hours after the news broke.
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Christina Ricci thought the painful chapter of her divorce was finally behind her. However, years after ending her marriage to James Heerdegen, the actress has once again found herself dragged into a bitter legal dispute over their son, Freddie.
As fresh custody claims thrust her past struggles with addiction back into the spotlight, insiders say Ricci is determined to fight back, insisting the latest accusations are an unfair attempt to weaponize battles she has long worked to overcome.
Christina Ricci is once again locked in a custody dispute with her ex-husband, James Heerdegen, after he requested an emergency custody hearing involving their 11-year-old son, Freddie.
According to court filings, Heerdegen claimed Freddie told him Ricci had been drinking while they traveled to Canada together on June 16.
The latest filing comes nearly four years after the former couple finalized their divorce following an explosive split marked by domestic violence allegations and legal battles.
Insiders close to Ricci believe the newest claims are less about concern for Freddie and more about reopening old wounds.
One source told the Daily Mail that Ricci believes Heerdegen is attempting to use her well-documented history with substance abuse “as a way to gain leverage with custody.”
The insider described the filing as “a calculated move,” adding that the actress is frustrated her personal recovery is once again being used against her after years of hard work rebuilding her life.
Ricci Says She Has Moved On Despite Lingering Legal Drama
According to insiders, Christina Ricci has little interest in continuing conflict with her former husband and simply wants to focus on her family and future.
“Christina wants as little interaction with James as possible at this stage of her life,” one source explained, adding, “She is tired of being pulled into disputes and having to respond to what she considers assumptions and accusations about her character and parenting.”
Prior to all the drama, Ricci and Heerdegen had a beautiful relationship. They first met while working on the television series “Pan Am” in 2011. They became engaged the following year, married in October 2013, and welcomed Freddie in 2014.
However, their relationship unraveled dramatically in 2020. After police responded to a domestic battery call at their Woodland Hills home, Ricci obtained a protective order against Heerdegen before filing for divorce weeks later.
She claimed she was escaping a marriage marked by severe physical and emotional abuse. The divorce quickly spiraled into mutual accusations.
Heerdegen unsuccessfully sought his own restraining order, alleging the “Addams Family” star became intoxicated in front of him and their son.
Court filings included photographs he claimed showed Ricci “in a state of severe intoxication” and accusations that he checked Freddie’s baby bottles for alcohol-contaminated breast milk.
Ricci’s attorney, Samantha Spector, dismissed the allegations as “nothing more than a transparently abusive attempt to silence my client,” adding that her client would not be intimidated and remained focused on protecting her family.
Christina Ricci Won Primary Custody But New Claims Quickly Fell Apart
Although the former couple initially battled for full custody, they eventually reached an agreement that granted Ricci primary physical custody while giving Heerdegen visitation rights. She also retained authority over Freddie’s educational and medical decisions.
Their financial settlement allowed Ricci to keep her Los Angeles home and future acting royalties, while Heerdegen received a vehicle, a one-time payment of $189,687, and part of the proceeds from selling a New York property.
Fifteen months after filing for divorce, the 46-year-old married hairstylist Mark Hampton, with whom she shares daughter Cleopatra.
Now, insiders say Ricci has no plans to retreat from the latest accusations. One source claimed she intends to “vigorously challenge these allegations” because she believes they are part of a broader effort to create doubt where none exists.
“She is prepared to fight the accusations head-on and is determined not to let her past be used against her in a way she feels is misleading or opportunistic,” the source continued.
Ricci Scores Court Victory As Judge Rejects Emergency Request
Despite Heerdegen’s latest filing, Christina Ricci secured an important legal victory when the judge denied his request for emergency custody as well as his demand that she undergo alcohol testing.
The court also sided with Ricci’s request to seal Freddie’s text messages, agreeing public access could expose the child to bullying and negatively affect his mental health.
According to court filings, Freddie later told his own legal counsel that he had “overreacted” in the messages he sent to his father.
The documents further state his description of his mother’s behavior was “not as he had described it to his father,” and that he expressed “no fear” about remaining in her primary physical custody.
Meanwhile, another insider praised Ricci both personally and professionally while expressing disbelief over the accusations.
“What she’s being accused of is seriously hard to believe,” the source said, adding, “She’s so nice, always friendly to everyone on set and great with kids. She makes them all feel so special when she’s around. She’s a great mom.”
Christina Ricci Has Never Hidden Her Battle With Addiction
Long before the latest custody dispute, Ricci had openly acknowledged battling drugs and alcohol during her teenage years in Hollywood.
After becoming famous at just 10 years old in “Mermaids,” followed by “The Addams Family” and “Casper,” the Hollywood star later admitted she turned to substance abuse while struggling with childhood fame.
Speaking with Demi Lovato in her 2024 documentary “Child Star,” Ricci confessed, “I don’t remember feeling like there was any other way to be happy.”
She has also revealed that she secretly brought alcohol onto movie sets inside soda cans and signaled to assistants she wanted alcohol by asking for “a warming Diet Coke.”
Last year, Ricci reflected on the years between ages 16 and 21, describing herself as “a bit of a party animal.” She admitted she “went through a period of time when I was like a feral creature,” while crediting her longtime publicist for keeping many of those moments out of tabloids.
Brittany Mahomes is living the dream while enjoying a summer vacation with husband Patrick Mahomes and their three children.
“We’ve been having the time of our lives,” Brittany, 30, captioned an Instagram carousel that showed the former soccer star posing in matching brown-and-white striped swimwear with Patrick, also 30, daughter Sterling, 5, and son, Bronze, 3. (The couple also share daughter Golden, 18 months.)
While one snap showed the foursome huddling up for a happy pic on a green lawn beside a swimming pool, another photo captured Brittany inside a coastal-inspired home with Bronze and Sterling, who struck an adorable pose of her own where she lifting an arm high in the air.
Patrick, who is scheduled to return as starting quarterback for the Kansas City Chiefs in September after suffering season-ending injuries last year, showed his love for the post by commenting with three brown heart emojis. His mom, Randi Mahomes, also ‘liked’ her daughter-in-law’s post.
Brittany Mahomes is having some fun under the sun with her family. The former soccer player, 28, took to her Instagram Story on Thursday, March 7, to share fun snaps with her husband, Patrick Mahomes, and their kids while on vacation in Los Cabos, Mexico. (The couple share daughter Sterling, 3, and son Bronze, 15 […]
Additional photos captured the Mahomes enjoying their time at a playground, with Golden playing on a swing, and visiting an animal park as the entire clan smiled at the camera in front of giraffes.
The final image in the carousel showed Brittany holding Golden with one arm while placing her other on the flipper of a sea lion who leaned up against a panel of glass for the incredible shot.
Brittany recently spoke to Yahoo Entertainment about adjusting to motherhood while in the spotlight and the impact it’s had on her.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Mahomes are making the most of the NFL offseason, vacationing all over the world with their children, Sterling and Patrick III (better known as “Bronze”). Their latest stop? Portugal. Brittany shared a series of photos via Instagram of the happy family taking in all the sea, sand and sunny golf courses […]
“Being a mom changed so many things in my life and changed how I looked at so many things,” Brittany said in an article published on Wednesday, June 24. “It really reshaped and redefined a lot of things in my life.”
She further explained, “It’s made me more intentional, more purposeful and, honestly, more motivated to keep going and keep showing my kids that there are no boundaries in front of you. You can achieve anything. You can be a part of anything that you want to. You need to dream big and understand that you have to work hard and do the hard things to do the fun things.”
The football season is over for Patrick Mahomes, but sports were still on the menu when it came to his recent family vacation. The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback, 28, enjoyed a tropical getaway earlier this month with his wife, Brittany Mahomes, and their two children, Sterling, 3, and Bronze, 15 months. According to Brittany’s Instagram […]
Just days prior to the article going live, Brittany shared an Instagram video that celebrated Patrick as a father, too.
“To the dad that sacrifices so much for this family, Happy Fathers Day! The hours of sleep you give up to be with us, the advice you give these kiddos, the calmness you bring to this family, nothing is ever taken for granted,” she captioned the sweet clip. “We are so beyond blessed to have you. We Love you!!!!”
Less than one year after D’Angelo died at age 51, his three children paid tribute to the soul icon at the 2026 BET Awards.
D’Angelo’s daughter, Imani, and her two brothers, Swayvo (born Michael Archer Jr.) and Morocco, kicked off the star-studded musical tribute on Sunday, June 28, with a sweet message about their late father.
“To the world, he was D’Angelo, to us he was just dad,” Imani began, before Morocco noted that the “Brown Sugar” crooner was their “biggest hype man and protector.”
Morocco continued, “One of the things that brought our father the most joy was performing with his band, The Vanguard.”
Celebrities brought their finest fashion ensembles to the 2026 BET Awards red carpet. Some of music’s biggest names in music, including Cardi B, Tyla, Kehlani, Bruno Mars, Olivia Dean and more, delivered sartorial drama while posing on the red carpet, which took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. Rapper […]
Swayvo, for his part, explained that it was only fitting that The Vanguard helped honor D’Angelo on Sunday.
“So, it’s only right that they’re here with us along with some other special guests to honor the man who meant the whole world to us,” Swayvo stated. “So, Pops, this one’s for you. Let’s do it!”
D’Angelo’s children were joined by Raye, Ari Lennox, George Clinton, BJ the Chicago Kid and Durand Bernarr to reminisce about the late singer’s discography.
Us Weekly confirmed in October 2025 that D’Angelo died after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” a family spokesperson told Us in a statement at the time. “After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today.”
The 2026 BET Awards will celebrate all the nominees and winners on culture’s biggest night. Druski is hosting the Sunday, June 28, ceremony at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Cardi B leads this year’s nominees with six total nods. Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow closely behind with five nominations each, while Doechii, Doja […]
The rep continued, “We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all to join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
D’Angelo is survived by his children, whom she shared with late singer Angie Stone, who died months earlier in aMarch 2025 car accident. She was 63.
“I know you up there enjoying your god body 😂 I hope you got to see grandma and granddaddy,” Swayvo wrote via Instagram at the time. “I want you [to] know how proud I am [of] the person you are. I want you to know how much you inspired me every single day,you never failed me ever ever. You never were a burden to me EVER.”
North West’s latest Paris Fashion Week appearance has sparked an unexpected debate after rapper Skepta publicly criticized an interaction involving the 13-year-old.
The British artist weighed in after watching footage of Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter greeting a man during a fashion show, arguing that the teen’s body language was ignored.
His comments quickly gained traction online, with fans praising him for speaking up while others debated whether the encounter had been blown out of proportion.
Skepta did not hold back after seeing footage of North West attending the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week.
The clip showed the 13-year-old approaching a man, appearing to extend her hand for a handshake before the interaction turned into a hug. They then posed together for a photo.
Reacting to the moment on X, Skepta argued that North’s intentions were obvious. “A blind man could see she wanted a handshake,” he wrote, adding the abbreviation “KMT” to express his frustration.
Although the rapper admitted he generally avoids commenting on other people’s lives, he said that particular moment crossed a line.
“My fans know I try to stay out of [people’s] business but damn the way grown men, complete strangers, try to use North makes me sick,” Skepta added.
Skepta Doubles Down While Defending North
After one social media user questioned whether hugging someone had suddenly become offensive, Skepta clarified that his concern centered on North West’s body language.
“What are you talking about?! She is 13 years old, and she put her hand out for a handshake, you don’t ignore that. I can’t believe some these replies to my tweet,” he responded.
The discussion continued when another user suggested the young star had “basically skipped being a teenager” because of her celebrity upbringing and bodily choices, including having multiple piercings.
Skepta replied with an emotional plea. “WOW!! Protect your kids people. Protect your kids!”
The 43-year-old also shared broader concerns about adults recognizing nonverbal cues. In another post, he said it was “sickening” that many people seemed unable to understand what he believed North had communicated without words.
According to Skepta, “Schools teaching French, German & English when really the language most people need to f***ing learn is ‘Body Language.’”
North West Debate Draws Strong Support From Fans
Many social media users sided with Skepta after his posts began circulating, particularly on Reddit’s pop culture discussion forums.
One commenter argued that it was troubling when someone outside a child’s family appeared more protective than those closest to her.
“When a completely unrelated and uninvolved person has more common sense, care and protective instinct for a child than that child’s parents, there’s something really wrong,” the user wrote per the Daily Mail.
Another person criticized the adults involved in the interaction. “Shame on these grown men for crossing very obvious boundaries. That’s a 13-year-old (!), no matter how famous her parents may be,” the fan noted.
Others praised Skepta for using his platform to speak out. “Glad to see an industry man calling this out,” one commenter wrote, adding that they were “appalled” by what they believed North was being exposed to without a parent present.
Another fan said Skepta’s comments reminded them that genuinely good people speak up when they witness behavior they believe is inappropriate rather than remaining silent.
North West made the headlines again this week when she turned heads at the Vetements Menswear Spring/Summer 2027 show during Paris Fashion Week.
As The Blast reported, she sparked reactions online after debuting a dramatic new look that left fans questioning whether her facial jewelry was real.
The teenager arrived with electric blue hair, a black Vetements outfit, chunky platform boots, and striking “angel bite” lip piercings, along with a bridge piercing and cheek studs.
While many praised her edgy style, social media quickly filled with concerned reactions, with one fan even asking, “Are they Real?”
Others wondered if someone her age should be sporting facial piercings at all. Several outlets later reported that the accessories appeared to be faux piercings rather than permanent body modifications, though North has embraced temporary piercing-inspired looks before.
North West Honors Kanye West With Heartfelt Father’s Day Tribute
A few days before North paid a heartfelt Father’s Day tribute to Kanye that quickly had fans pointing out just how much the father-daughter duo resemble one another.
As reported by The Blast, she shared two nostalgic photos on her Instagram Stories, including one showing her standing beside the rapper in matching black face coverings and a protective-style vest emblazoned with “Donda,” mirroring the look Kanye famously adopted during the rollout of his 2021 album of the same name.
North simply captioned the post, “Happy Father’s Day,” before sharing another throwback image of herself helping her dad prepare for one of his fashion shows.
Both posts were accompanied by Kanye’s songs “Wolves” and “Say You Will,” making the tribute even more personal.
After the photos went viral, fans flooded social media with comments like “Like father, like daughter,” “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and “She’s his twin fr,” while others praised the pair’s coordinated masked-up look, with one user calling it “Tough as hell.”
Love Island USA‘s Zach Georgiou jokingly declared his love for Kayda Bosse multiple times after they had sex in the communal bedroom.
The Sunday, June 28, episode showed Zach and Kayda having sex under the covers in the villa. He told her he loved her before walking it back — and he did the same the next morning after their recoupling.
The couple reunited after Zach explored a romance with Alannah Keyser in Casa Amor. Zach walked back into the villa alone after Alannah was removed from the show after facing backlash for a resurfaced video that allegedly showed her using a racial slur.
The video and other posts were not shared publicly until after Alannah’s appearance on the show and thus were not accessible during the vetting process.
“Hi everyone, I’m coming on here to address some things that have been circulated online. I do want to begin by addressing the video of me singing along to a Roddy Ricch song that contains a racial slur. I’m sorry to whoever has seen that video and has been offended by it. That was never my intention,” Alannah said in a Saturday, June 27, TikTok. “The video is from six years ago and that word is just not in my vocabulary anymore.”
She continued, “I’d also like to address the screenshots that have been going around online that have been falsified. What has been shared does not reflect the truth and it has never been in my character to discriminate against anybody’s skin color. I do want to say directly that I do not support racism or discrimination of any kind and I never have.”
Earlier this season, another contestant, Vasana Montgomery, was cut from the show after resurfaced social media posts showed her using a slur. Similar issues arose during season 7 last year, with Yulissa Escobar leaving days into the experience after clips of her using racial slurs on a podcast circulated online.
Cierra Ortega also faced backlash for using a slur in her own resurfaced social media post. She was pulled from the villa and later issued an apology for her past actions.
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The Sci-Fi Masterpiece That Outdid Marvel’s Multiverse Is Finally Free To Watch in 2 Days
It might feel as if the multiverse is a relatively new concept; after all, Hollywood hasn’t been able to get enough of it over recent years. However, the concept actually dates back to 1950s quantum physics and has been appearing in popular culture ever since. It is, nevertheless, this past decade that has seen a boom in the multiverse’s popularity, most notably with the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, the $1.9 billion blockbuster that stands as one of the highest-grossing movies of the 2020s.
In the film, fans were left picking their jaws up off the floor as Tom Holland‘s Peter Parker came face-to-face with a returning Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, with this no doubt a massive contributor to the film’s box office triumph. At the end of the film, Holland’s Parker is wiped from the memory of the world, leaving him to pick up the pieces on July 31 in Spider-Man: Brand New Day — “A forgotten Peter Parker lives alone as a full-time Spider-Man,” the synopsis for the movie reads, “until mounting pressure triggers a dangerous change and a powerful new enemy emerges.”
But before Brand New Day swings into theaters, the best multiverse movie of the decade is about to become available for free. Everything Everywhere All at Once, directed by the Daniels (Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert), soared to success in 2022, with its bonkers, existential blend of multiple genres praised by both critics and audiences. In fact, so successful was the film that it earned a staggering 11 Academy Award nominations and won 7, most notably in three of the four major acting categories and the coveted Best Picture. Starting July 1, you’ll be able to stream Everything Everywhere All at Once for free on Plex.
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ Broke a Box Office Record
Somehow, the Daniels managed to make this ambitious, visually stunning masterpiece for just $25 million. At the box office, the film smashed expectations and earned $145 million worldwide, split between a domestic haul of $77 million and a further $68 million from overseas markets. This was enough to make the film A24’s highest-grossing of all time, although that record has since been broken and is currently held by the recent viral horror hit Backrooms.
Everything Everywhere All at Once is streaming for free on Plex starting July 1. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming stories.
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Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Virginie Besson-Silla, Mike LaRocca, Tim Headington, Jonathan Wang, Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
While accepting her Icon of the Year award at the 2026 BET Awards ceremony, Teyana Taylor got candid about her thoughts on such a loaded title.
“Tonight they handed me a title and that title is Icon of the Year and for a little minute I wondered if I was supposed to feel uncomfortable saying that title out loud,” Taylor, 35, said after accepting the award from — an appropriately fangirling out in front of — the one and only Janet Jackson during the Sunday, June 28, ceremony.
“But nah, I worked my ass off 20 years for this,” she continued. “So I’m not accepting what I have earned with arrogance. I am accepting what I have earned with gratitude. In this year alone I continued to give the world the artist, actress, director, choreographer, creative director, stylist, designer, writer, producer and chef — I graduated September ya’ll.”
She added, “Most of my career has been spent building my own dream while helping somebody else build there’s because I believe there is room for all of us to win even if that means pouring from my own cup into someone else’s so they can overflow. Not because I have to but because that’s just who I am. That’s pretty damn iconic if you ask me.”
Hollywood’s biggest names in music, film and beyond showcased their fierce fashion at the 2024 BET Awards on Sunday, June 30, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Fan-favorite stars graced the red carpet in billowing ball gowns, flirty frocks, stylish suits — all paired with fabulous footwear and glorious glam. Thank You! You have […]
Taylor pointed out that her outlook of helping others while climbing her own career ladder is uncommon in the entertainment industry, infamously known for being cutthroat.
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“This business can be very wicked. This business is wicked, you know?” she continued. “It teaches teaches us to compete. But I never believed that my success had to cost someone else’s there’s.”
She added, “If I know something, I should teach it. If I open a door, I should hold it. If I have a platform, I should make room for another voice. Because I believe greatness isn’t measured by how many people stand beneath you, it is measure by how many people are standing beside you because you’re willing to reach back. That’s the only legacy I care about, so tonight I will wear this title loud and proud because I promise I will continue to earn it.”
Janet Jackson shut down the 2026 BET Awards red carpet in standout style. Jackson, 60, stepped out at the annual awards ceremony on Sunday, June 28, at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater, in a pair of oversized pinstripe pants and a coordinating blouse. She layered the striped top over a “2Pac” graphic T-shirt, in honor of […]
The actress, who also earned three additional awards Sunday evening including Video Director of the Year and Fashion Vanguard, went on to thank her nearest and dearest — her parents and her two children, Iman “Junie” Tayla Shumpert Jr. and Rue Rose Shumpert.
“To my mom and dad, you know it’s up for you any time,” she continued. “Oh my god, thank you for teaching me that greatness isn’t something you just talk about it’s something that you live. And I love you so much, I love you so much. And to my greatest masterpiece, my babies, Junie and Rue. If one day people remember me as an Icon I pray the two of you always remember me simply as home. Mommy loves you so so much. I love you, and you better me watching me and off those goddamn phones per usual.”
She concluded her moving speech by thanking everyone who has “allowed me to be apart of your story” and those who have found a way to be a part of hers.
“It truly takes a village and i’m beyond blessed by the one god has given me,” she said.
Chrissy Teigen has defended her decision to share a slew of pictures via social media that expose her nipple through a sheer shirt.
“I think because they have been cut into disks and reattached to my body like three times and also they’ve fed babies and stuff, I really don’t think of nips (mine especially) as sexy or risqué but my apologies if you do,” Teigen, 40, wrote in the comments section of a Sunday, June 28, Instagram carousel that included the snaps.
She continued, “I hope u will survive it 🙏🙏🙏 almost sure u will. Love u so much.”
Of the five pics shared by the model and entrepreneur, four flashed her right nipple through a collared white button-up shirt while one snap showed Teigen’s arm concealing said flesh.
Fans were quick to show their support for Teigen, who shares four children with husband John Legend. (Teigen gave birth to three of the pair’s kids — daughters Luna, 9, and Esti, 3, and son Miles, 8 — while a surrogate helped the couple welcome their youngest son, Wren, 3.)
“Girl, mine have been cut off, re-built out of my belly skin, and tattooed. Nips ain’t nothing scandalous to me either!” wrote one fan in the post’s comments section, while another wrote, “Love your sassy honesty.”
Legend, 47, also showed support for his wife by dropping a heart-eyed emoji in the comments section.
Theo Wargo/Getty Images Chrissy Teigen is letting her hair down and her scars show during a date night with her husband, John Legend. “Date night, very rare but it happens,” Teigen, 38, said in a clip shared via her Instagram Story on Tuesday, August 13. “Boobies out, scars out.” Teigen rocked a low-cut black dress […]
Teigen is no stranger to her shared candid antics via her social media that ruffles fan feathers. In June 2024, she and Legend attracted backlash after Legend uploaded a video of his wife exfoliating her body amid brown bathwater. The post’s comments section was littered with disapproving comments.
“Okay thankful I listened to it bc she said she’s wiping ALL her body makeup off … only way this kind of water would be okay,” wrote one fan, while another wrote, “Damn she needs to let that dirty water drain before posting on social media.”
Teigen addressed the criticism hours later by writing in the comments section herself, “The water is dirty because I’m getting my body makeup off, like I said in the video my sweet angels!”
Chrissy Teigen is owning the pantsless trend. Teigen, 38, got leggy while celebrating husband John Legend’s birthday in New York City on Thursday, December 28. The couple — who have been spending the holidays in the Big Apple — were photographed leaving the Polo Bar in coordinated all-black ensembles. Teigen rocked a sheer button-up shirt, […]
The following year, online trolls took issue with her bathwater again when Teigen shared photos of a coconut milk bath with her children. “It’s a coconut milk bath for sensitive skin but go off,” she later wrote.
Teigen’s online honesty goes beyond discussions about her body and bathing rituals. Earlier this month, she publicly mourned the loss of her father, Ron, via an Instagram video that saw her reveal that she will continue to talk to him “every night.” She has also been candid about pregnancy loss, mental health, therapy and her sobriety, among other subjects, over the years.
The 2026 BET Awards will celebrate all the nominees and winners on culture’s biggest night.
Druski is hosting the Sunday, June 28, ceremony at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Cardi B leads this year’s nominees with six total nods. Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist follow closely behind with five nominations each, while Doechii, Doja Cat, Clipse, Teyana Taylor, Olivia Dean and Latto are each nominated in four categories.
Scroll down for the complete list of 2026 BET Awards nominees — and look for the bold names to see who won each category:
Celebrities brought their finest fashion ensembles to the 2026 BET Awards red carpet. Some of music’s biggest names in music, including Cardi B, Tyla, Kehlani, Bruno Mars, Olivia Dean and more, delivered sartorial drama while posing on the red carpet, which took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 28. Rapper […]
Album of the Year
Am I the Drama?, Cardi B
Don’t Tap the Glass, Tyler, the Creator
Everything Is A Lot, Wale
Hearts Sold Separately, Mariah the Scientist
WINNER: Let God Sort Em Out, Clipse
Mutt Deluxe: Heel, Leon Thomas
The Fall-Off, J. Cole
The Romantic, Bruno Mars
Best Female R&B/Pop Artist
Ari Lennox
Coco Jones
Ella Mai
Jill Scott
WINNER: Kehlani
Mariah the Scientist
Olivia Dean
SZA
Tems
Best Male R&B/Pop Artist
Brent Faiyaz
Bruno Mars
Bryson Tiller
Chris Brown
Durand Bernarr
Givēon
WINNER: Leon Thomas
October London
Usher
Best Female Hip Hop Artist
WINNER: Cardi B
Coi Leray
Doechii
Doja Cat
GloRilla
Latto
Megan Thee Stallion
Monaleo
YK Niece
Best Male Hip Hop Artist
ASAP Rocky
Baby Keem
BigXthaPlug
DaBaby
Don Toliver
Drake
J. Cole
WINNER: Kendrick Lamar
T.I.
Best Group
41
WINNER: Clipse
De La Soul
Flo
French Montana and Max B
Metro Boomin and DJ Spinz
Nas and DJ Premier
Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon
Wizkid and Asake
Best Collaboration
WINNER: “Chains and Whips,” Clipse and Kendrick Lamar
“Errtime Remix,” Cardi B feat. Jeezy and Latto
“Go Girl,” Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
“Good Flirts,” Baby Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar and Momo Boyd
“Is It a Crime,” Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis
“It Depends (The Remix),” Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller and Usher
“Take Me Thru Dere,” Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
“Wgft,” Gunna feat. Burna Boy
Best New Artist
Belly Gang Kushington
Destin Conrad
JayDon
Kwn
Miles Minnick
Monaleo
WINNER: Olivia Dean
Raye
Trap Dickey
Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award
“Able,” Kirk Franklin
“Able (Remix),” Darrel Walls, PJ Morton and Kim Burrell
“All to Thee,” BeBe Winans
“Already Good (Tasha Slide),” Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“At the Cross,” CeCe Winans
“Church,” Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend
“Do It Again,” Kirk Franklin
WINNER: “Headphones,” Lecrae, Killer Mike and T.I.
BET Her
“Already Good (Tasha Slide),” Tasha Cobbs Leonard
“Be Great,” Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
“Beautiful People,” Jill Scott
“First,” Tems
WINNER: “Girl, Get Up,” Doechii feat. SZA
“Go Girl,” Summer Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
“Gorgeous,” Doja Cat
“Lady Lady,” Olivia Dean
Viewers’ Choice
“Burning Blue,” Mariah the Scientist
“Chains and Whips,” Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
“Chanel,” Tyla
“Folded,” Kehlani
“I Just Might,” Bruno Mars
“It Depends,” Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
“Man I Need,” Olivia Dean
“Outside,” Cardi B
“Raindance,” Dave and Tems
“Take Me Thru Dere,” Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
Video of the Year
“100,” Ella Mai
“Anxiety,” Doechii
“Burning Blue,” Mariah the Scientist
“Chanel,” Tyla
“Escape Room (Short Film),” Teyana Taylor
WINNER: “Folded,” Kehlani
“Let ‘Em Know,” T.I.
“Luther,” Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Video Director of the Year
ASAP Rocky and Dan Streit
Anderson .Paak
Benny Boom
Cactus Jack
Cardi B and Patientce Foster
Cole Bennett
Director X
Hype Williams
WINNER: Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor
The Fashion Vanguard Award
ASAP Rocky
Bad Bunny
Beyoncé
Cardi B
Colman Domingo
Doechii
Rihanna
WINNER: Teyana Taylor
Zendaya
The Pulse Award
85 South Show
Baby, This Is Keke Palmer
Charlamagne Tha God
Don Lemon
WINNER: Druski
It Is What It Is
Joe and Jada
On the Radar
R&B Money Podcast
Best Movie
Highest 2 Lowest
Him
Number One on the Call Sheet
One Battle After Another
Relationship Goals
Ruth & Boaz
WINNERS: Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Best Actress
Angela Bassett
Ayo Edebiri
Chase Infiniti
Coco Jones
Cynthia Erivo
Keke Palmer
Quinta Brunson
Regina Hall
WINNER: Teyana Taylor
Best Actor
Aaron Pierre
Aldis Hodge
Anthony Mackie
Colman Domingo
Damson Idris
Delroy Lindo
Denzel Washington
WINNER: Michael B. Jordan
Sterling K. Brown
YoungStars Award
Daria Johns
Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
Heiress Harris
WINNER: Jazzy’s World TV
Lela Hoffmeister
North West
Thaddeus J. Mixson
VanVan
Sportswoman of the Year Award
WINNER: A’ja Wilson
Angel Reese
Claressa Shields
Coco Gauff
Flau’jae Johnson
Gabby Thomas
Jordan Chiles
Naomi Osaka
Sha’Carri Richardson
Sportsman of the Year Award
Aaron Judge
Anthony Edwards
Caleb Williams
WINNER: Jalen Brunson
Jalen Hurts
LeBron James
Shedeur Sanders
Stephen Curry
Teyana Taylor continues to cement her status as one of the entertainment’s most versatile talents. The singer, actress, and director earned recognition across multiple categories at the BET Awards, topping off an unforgettable evening when she received the Icon of the Year Award from one of her biggest inspirations, Janet Jackson.
At the BET Awards on June 28, multihyphenate Teyana Taylor received one of the night’s biggest honors, the Icon of the Year Award. Although the announcement was made weeks in advance, the actress was unaware that Janet Jackson would be presenting the special honorary award.
Taylor was in tears as Jackson spoke about her decades-long career achievements. “You possess an unflinching perfectionism, a devotion woven into everything you touch. Your focus and vision summon into being what most would call impossible,” said Jackson, emphasizing what Taylor has achieved while raising two children. “A testament to the greatest superhero the world will ever know, the Black woman,” Jackson continued.
Taylor was still wiping tears as she accepted the honor. “Oh my god, b-tch. I’m gagging… They did not tell me Janet was coming, b-tch. It is so crazy,” she said, jumping up and down on the stage.
The Singer Accepted The Award ‘With Gratitude’
In early June, BET revealed Taylor would be the recipient of the Icon of the Year Award, stating the recognition “belongs to the creative force whose work, presence, and vision are setting the tone right now.”
During her acceptance speech, Teyana said she initially felt “uncomfortable” with the title, but later embraced the honor. “I worked my a-s off 20 years for this. So I’m not accepting what I’ve earned with arrogance, I’m accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude,” she said.
The singer then reflected on her career, explaining that she focused on fulfilling her dreams while helping others build theirs. “I believe there’s room for all of us to win, even if that means pouring from my own cup into someone else’s, so they can overflow,” Taylor shared.
She told the audience how proud she was of the honor, promising she would “continue to earn it.”
Teyana Taylor Acknowledged Her Parents And Children
Taylor expressed gratitude to her parents for teaching her the “value of greatness.” She also acknowledged her “greatest masterpiece,” her two daughters, 10-year-old Junie and 5-year-old Rue, whom she shares with her ex-husband, Iman Shumpert.
“If one day people remember me as an icon. I pray the two of you always remember me simply as home. Mommy loves you so, so much,” Taylor said, addressing her children.
Taylor is incredibly close to her children, often bringing them to red carpets and high-profile events throughout the years. She also has a close bond with her mother, Nikki Taylor, who raised her as a single mother and serves as her manager.
The Acclaimed Actress Took Home The Most Wins
Apart from taking home the Icon of the Year Award, Taylor also earned competitive wins, making her the most-awarded artist of the night.
Taylor won Best Actress for her portrayal of Perfidia Beverly Hills in the action thriller “One Battle After Another,” a performance that also earned her a Golden Globe in January.
Additionally, she took home Video Director of the Year for the short film/visual album “Escape Room,” which she helmed under the pseudonym Spike Tey.
The 2026 BET Awards also introduced a new category this year, the Fashion Vanguard Award, to honor the figure whose style has made a cultural impact. Among those nominated are A$AP Rocky, Bad Bunny, Beyoncé, Cardi B, Colman Domingo, Doechii, Rihanna, and Zendaya, with Taylor taking home the honor.
Teyana Taylor Adds Another Skill To Her Arsenal
Few entertainers have worn as many hats as Taylor. She first made her mark in entertainment as a recording artist before branching into acting, where she delivered acclaimed performances in both film and TV.
Beyond performing, Taylor has become an accomplished producer, director, choreographer, and creative director. Her willingness to explore different creative disciplines establishes her as one of the most versatile artists.
In 2025, Taylor delved into a new specialty, sharing that she started training to become a chef. In Variety’s “Actors on Actors” series, she told Oscar Isaac that cooking keeps her grounded amid her busy life. “It’s actually the thing that gives me a few, to just be quiet and cook,” she said.
During her speech at the BET Awards, she revealed that she will graduate from culinary school in September, adding yet another accomplishment to her already impressive resume.
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