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Ray J And Ex-Girlfriend Speak Out After DV Incident
Ray J is speaking out following the domestic violence incident that occurred earlier this week, which caused the Los Angeles Police Department to swarm his home.
However, the former “Love & Hip Hop: Hollywood” star isn’t the only one addressing the situation publicly, as his ex-girlfriend, who was involved, also shared details of what happened.
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Ray J’s Ex-Girlfriend Addresses Domestic Violence Incident And Offers Apology
The woman at the center of the domestic violence incident involving Ray J, Shila Hasanoff, took to social media just days after the LAPD swarmed Ray J’s home to detail what happened.
Per TMZ, Hasanoff admitted to being the person who got physical, as she revealed that she “slapped the dog sh— out of him” in reference to Ray J. She said she did so because Ray J has been spiraling emotionally due to all the recent drama he’s been involved in.
Hasanoff specifically pointed out his current legal issues, health struggles, and rumors that he is involved with Suge Knight and Sean “Diddy” Combs. She then apologized, but stressed that she was trying to help him because he’s “suicidal.”
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Ray J Refutes ‘Suicidal’ Claims And Speaks On Details Of Physical Altercation
Following the posting of her video confession, Ray J released a statement to TMZ and stressed that the claims that he is suicidal are not true.
“I’m feeling good right now — I’m not suicidal at this moment — I don’t need to call a hotline — I’m perfectly stable,” he told the outlet in an official statement on Thursday, February 26.
The singer then went on to explain what happened during the domestic violence incident between them.
“On the night of the incident … She was very aggressive with all the stuff going on … she put her hands on me, and I literally got up out of there,” Ray J said. “[In a] situation like that, you get out of there to settle down the situation. Was I suicidal in that moment? I don’t know what I was feeling.”
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“She slapped me out of control. I didn’t know if it was March or April; my back tooth is loose. It was a massive blow,” he added. “Hell yeah, I called 911 because I left the hotel and she followed me.”
However, the reality star shared that despite the altercation, there are no hard feelings between them. “Her apology was sincere and weird at the same time, but we’re on good terms.”
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LAPD Recently Swarmed Ray J’s Home After A Domestic Violence Call Was Placed
According to TMZ, Los Angeles police swarmed Ray J’s home after a call was placed to authorities regarding an alleged domestic violence incident.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reportedly told the outlet that law enforcement received a call from Ray J’s residence on Saturday, February 21, at 2 a.m. local time for a report of battery domestic violence.
The call was said to be placed from inside Ray J’s residence, but it’s unclear who made the call. The suspect was believed to be an ex-girlfriend of Ray J’s, described as a 30-year-old Persian woman, although the details of what allegedly occurred were not made clear at the time.
Per TMZ, once the LAPD arrived at Ray J’s home, neither he nor the suspected woman was willing to speak to the police.
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Since no statements from either party were made, the police cleared the scene, made no arrests, and filed no police report. It’s unclear who initially contacted cops or what prompted the domestic violence call.
The Singer Was At The Center Of A Previous Domestic Violence Situation Involving His Estranged Wife
Per TMZ, at one point during the livestream, Ray J could be seen snatching a gun off the table and loading it. He was also heard yelling at someone off-screen, ordering them to leave the house and accusing them of “trespassing.”
The incident continued to escalate, as Princess, through tears, accused Ray J of pointing a gun at her before she told him that she was taking their children and leaving.
Ray J also threatened a man during the livestreamed altercation, specifically telling the man, “I’ll shoot the f-ck out of you.”
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More threats followed off-camera, with the singer saying, “I’ll kill you,” and “Get out of my house before I shoot you right now. I got a gun on me.”
Authorities arrived at the scene around 4 a.m. local time, and Princess spoke with one of the officers about the incident. Ray J was arrested shortly after.
Ray J’s Claims Of Severe Health Issues Have Left Fans Skeptical Due To His Increasingly Bizarre Behavior
Ray J’s video announcing his alleged health issues quickly circulated online and sparked a range of opinions, as he claimed that he didn’t have long to live and likely would not be around to see 2027.
On Instagram, one user theorized that Ray J was “high” when he shared the news, calling him “diabolical.” Another user argued Ray J’s video was a “cry out for help.”
On Reddit, users voiced similar reactions, with one asking whether the father of two’s confession was a “sympathy ploy since he was arrested on Thanksgiving, I think for threatening his kids’ mom with a gun?”
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One user showed genuine concern for the singer, asking, “How much was he abusing?” They added, “It takes a lot of alcohol, like top-tier, to affect your heart.”
There was also an incident during a Valentine’s Day performance where he had blood coming from his eyes and revealed an exposed heart monitor. However, the blood was revealed to be a stunt, and it was exposed by a photographer working the event.
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There are movies that leave waves — and then there are movies that struggle to stay afloat despite a massive production, big stars, and a legendary true story at their core. Somewhere in between those waves sits In the Heart of the Sea, a high-budget sea adventure that aimed for epic but never quite found the current, and if you’ve been meaning to give it another watch, your time is running out.
In the Heart of the Sea, starring Chris Hemsworth and Cillian Murphy, is set to leave Prime Video at the end of February — meaning there’s just a short window left to stream this ambitious seafaring drama before it disappears from the platform. Directed by Ron Howard and based on the true story that inspired Moby-Dick, the film charts the harrowing ordeal of the whaling ship Essex after it’s sunk by a massive sperm whale.
Hemsworth plays Owen Chase, the first mate whose leadership and resilience are tested as the crew fights for survival against the unforgiving ocean. Despite a reported production budget north of $100 million, the movie underperformed at the box office and didn’t capture the cultural momentum its marketing suggested it would.
Is ‘In The Heart of The Sea’ Worth Watching?
Collider’s review stated that In the Heart of the Sea squanders the rich dramatic depth of Nathaniel Philbrick’s book in favor of a glossy, surface-level retelling that never quite finds its emotional anchor. The review noted that while the film doesn’t fail outright, it rarely rises above competence, which is about as damning with faint praise as one could muster. Ultimately, the review concluded that In the Heart of the Sea is visually impressive but dramatically adrift.
“The film doesn’t need to be a history lesson, but there are times when it goes out of its way to avoid rich dramatic material presented in Philbrick’s book. Like his characters after their boat is smashed, Howard doesn’t seem to have much idea of where to go. He just wants to make sure he makes a comment about energy dependence (something dropped in so clumsily you can almost hear him talking about it at the press junket) and then sets the audience on its way. In the Heart of the Sea may not be completely heartless, but Howard should have been able to bring more verve and energy to this tale.”
In The Heart of The Sea leaves Prime Video at the end of the month.
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There are comedies that make you laugh. There are thrillers that keep you guessing. And then there are movies that somehow do both — while also quietly roasting everyone involved. Few filmmakers have mastered that tonal tightrope quite like the Coen Brothers. Across decades, they’ve built a filmography filled with morally questionable characters, absurd misunderstandings, and endings that hit you sideways. And the one with the funniest ending of all is about to vanish from streaming.
Burn After Reading, written and directed by Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, is set to leave Prime Video at the end of February. Released in 2008, the film follows a group of deeply unserious people who believe they’ve stumbled upon explosive CIA secrets — when in reality, they have absolutely no idea what they’re holding. The all-star cast includes Brad Pitt, Frances McDormand, George Clooney, John Malkovich, and Tilda Swinton — each delivering performances that range from unhinged to hilariously pathetic, as well as featuring the most demented “pleasure device” ever conceived for film.
While Burn After Reading wasn’t as universally praised as some of the Coens’ heavier hitters like No Country for Old Men or Fargo, it’s grown into a cult favorite thanks to its satire and endlessly quotable absurdity.
How Good Is ‘Burn After Reading’?
Collider’s review stated that Burn After Reading proves the Coen Brothers can bend any genre to their will — even if this particular outing doesn’t visually sparkle the way some of their previous films have. The review praised the razor-sharp screenplay and the cast’s commitment. Pitt’s gleefully dim personal trainer is a highlight, delivering broad comedy with precision, but the technical side doesn’t quite match the script’s bite.
“Finally, I think the editing of the film is a bit lacking. It’s not that the film feels too fat or too lean, but like the cinematography, it rarely pops. ‘Reading’ doesn’t need to be a loud film, but there doesn’t seem to be a total embrace of the film’s wonderful tone. ‘Burn After Reading’ is as smart and sharply acted as any other of the Coen Brothers’ great films. It’s a shame that the other aspects of the film aren’t as good, but they certainly don’t hurt the film and shouldn’t dissuade you from seeing how once again, the Brothers Coen are the masters of any genre they set their sights on.”
Burn After Reading leaves Prime Video at the end of February.
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Lupita Nyong’o Says Faith-Based Sex Ed Left Her Unprepared For Serious Fibroid Symptoms
Lupita Nyong’o recently revealed that she continues to face severe fibroid complications more than a decade after her initial diagnosis.
The actress was first diagnosed with uterine fibroids in 2014, the same year she won an Academy Award for her performance in “12 Years A Slave.”
In a recent interview, Nyong’o said her Christian sex education taught her to expect monthly pain. As a result, symptoms like heavy bleeding didn’t sound an alarm when they first appeared.
The Oscar winner is now channeling her personal struggle into advocacy by launching a campaign to raise funds for fibroids research and expand treatment options.
Nyong’o has also stressed the importance of speaking up about a condition that affects millions of women.
Lupita Nyong’o On Her Fibroids Being Back ‘With A Vengeance’
Nyong’o opened up about the recurrence of her fibroids during an interview with TODAY.com.
The Kenyan-born actress was first diagnosed after doctors discovered multiple uterine fibroids during a routine gynecological ultrasound in 2014.
At the time, she reportedly had around 30 of the noncancerous muscle-and-tissue growths in her uterus, which were later removed through surgery.
More than a decade later, however, Nyong’o says she was devastated to learn they had returned.
“When I found out two years ago that my fibroids were back, back with a vengeance, and I was so upset because I feel powerless,” she said. “It’s a ticking bomb. They’re going haywire in my body, and nobody is helping. Nobody knows what to do to mitigate them.”
The Actress ‘Thought Severe Period Pain Was Normal’ After Christian Sex Ed
Despite how debilitating fibroid symptoms can be, Nyong’o says that, for years, she believed what she was experiencing was simply part of being a woman.
The “Black Panther” star said her Christian sex education shaped that mindset, as she was taught to expect monthly pain once her period began.
“They taught me that once my period started, that I should expect to be in pain every month,” Nyong’o explained. “So, when I was experiencing the heavy bleeding, it didn’t sound an alarm.”
Even when she noticed clotting, the actress said she didn’t perceive it as a warning sign.
“The clotting was not anything remarkable to me,” she continued. “I didn’t understand my body. I didn’t know what was going on, and I didn’t know to be worried.”
Lupita Nyong’o Launches #MakeFibroidsCount Campaign
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As part of her effort to expand funding for fibroids research, Nyong’o has launched the #MakeFibroidsCount campaign, a GoFundMe initiative with a $200,000 fundraising goal.
The Broadway star shared the announcement on her Instagram page, revealing that the drive will run through March 31.
According to the official campaign page, the initiative aims to support the development of new treatment options that are more dignified, less invasive, and accessible to the millions of women affected.
“The challenge with fibroids is that they are invisible to the naked eye,” the campaign description states. “Treatment options remain limited and are often extremely invasive, and education about how they impact quality of life and fertility is shockingly sparse.”
Nyong’o Takes Fibroid Fight To Capitol Hill
Nyong’o’s determination to push for better fibroid treatment options has taken her all the way to Washington, D.C.
In 2025, the actress joined “This Is Us” star Mandy Moore for meetings with lawmakers as part of a lobbying effort to secure funding for fibroids research and other women’s health initiatives.
Speaking during a joint appearance on ABC News Live Prime, Moore reflected on the responsibility she believes comes with their public platforms.
“It’s such a no-brainer to be able to use this crazy platform that a job I love has sort of given me,” Moore said, according to PEOPLE.
Lupita Nyong’o Inspires Women To Share Their Journeys
In an Instagram post shared in July 2025, Nyong’o urged women to speak openly about their experiences with fibroids, arguing that silence has helped normalize female suffering.
“We must reject the normalization of female pain,” she wrote. “No more suffering in silence!”
Her message appears to have resonated across social media.
Under a YouTube clip of Nyong’o’s TODAY appearance, one user shared their own painful experience with the condition.
“I had fibroids, and they really disrupted my life,” the commenter wrote. “Mine were the size of an orange. Dealing with the pain for over 10 years, I ultimately opted to go with surgery. I’ve had surgery twice so far.”
Dolly Parton must work longer than 9 to 5 to balance her music and impressive charitable efforts.
In 2022, Parton was honored with the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy for her decades of good deeds and gushed over how “proud” she was to receive the recognition. Her acts of kindness include the creation of The Dollywood Foundation and donating funds to vaccine research after the coronavirus pandemic outbreak in 2020.
“What an honor it is just to be here. I really am just honored and proud to be amongst these great people and doing all these great things to help the world, as they say,” Parton said in October 2022 while accepting the medal. “I just give from my heart. I never know what I’m going to do or why I’m going to do it. I just see a need and if I can fill it then I will.”
Glitter! Fringe! Mini dresses! Dolly Parton is as much a fashion icon as she is a music legend. The “Just Because I’m a Woman” singer has never been one to shy away making a style statement on the red carpet and beyond. From sizzling getups to figure hugging ensembles — she’s slayed it all. Though […]
The Grammy winner continued: “If I can just do my small part in this world then that’s all that I ask in this world. I am very proud of the Imagination Library, so that is very dear to me. I just hope that I can continue to do good things.”
Scroll down to see some of Parton’s most charitable moments:
1988
Dolly Parton launched her non-profit organization The Dollywood Foundation in April 1988 in Sevierville, Tennessee. The goal was to increase the number of local high school graduates and decrease the dropout rate.
The “Jolene” singer also created the Buddy Program, which gave $500 to every seventh and eighth grader in the area who finished high school. The initiation was successful with the dropout rate going from 35 percent to only 6 percent, according to the foundation’s website.
1991
As part of her successful theme park, Dollywood, Dolly Parton opened the Eagle Mountain Sanctuary. The space spans 30,000 square feet and is managed by the American Eagle Foundations shelters to help ensure the safety of the bald eagles.
1995
Dolly Parton expanded The Dollywood Foundation with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. The program gifts children under five a book monthly to help with literacy and further learning in all areas of the country — and internationally. In 2018, Parton reached a milestone as the Imagination Library sent out its 100 millionth book.
2000
The foundation began five scholarships of $15,000, dubbed the Dolly Parton Scholarship, to Sevier County’s high school seniors to help students continue their studies at an accredited university. “The scholarships are for students who have a dream they wish to pursue and who can successfully communicate their plan and commitment to realize their dreams,” the website reads.
Dolly Parton and her husband, Carl Dean, were married for nearly 60 years before his death in March 2025. The country icon first met her future spouse when she moved to Nashville in 1964 to start her music career. Parton and Dean tied the knot within two years of meeting each other, but as Parton’s […]
2007
Dolly Parton once again gave back to her community by helping raise $500,000 for the Sevier County Hospital by putting on a benefit concert. Dollywood and Parton’s Dixie Stampede dinner theater each pledged $250,000, totalling $1 million for the fundraiser. The funds were used to open the LeConte Medical Center, which is a hospital and cancer center, in 2010.
2016
Following devastating wildfires in Tennessee that tore through the Great Smoky Mountains, Dolly Parton created the My People Fund under her Dollywood Foundation umbrella. The fund distributed $1,000 per month for six months to families who lost their main residence. The foundation revealed in 2017 that more than $12 million was raised and distributed to those in need during that past year.
2017
After releasing her children’s album, I Believe in You, Dolly Patron donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital. The donation was made in honor of Parton’s niece who was treated for leukemia at the hospital.
2020
In spring of 2020, Dolly Parton was one of many celebrities who designed a spatula for Williams-Sonoma’s collection of charitable kitchenware. Parton’s design helped earn money for the company’s annual Cook for a Cause campaign.
That same year, the actress made headlines for donating money to coronavirus vaccine research following the worldwide pandemic spike. Parton gave $1 million to assist Moderna’s vaccine research, which was reported to be 94.5 percent effective against the virus.
“I’m just happy that anything I do can help somebody else,” Parton told Today at the time. “When I donated the money to the COVID fund, I just wanted it to do good. Evidently, it is. Let’s just hope we find a cure real soon.”
2021
When Tennessee’s Humphreys County experienced unprecedented flooding and damage, Dolly Parton stepped up and raised $700,000 to get people back on their feet. Parton’s Dollywood and Pigeon Forge dinner show properties gifted a portion of the ticket sales during two October 2021 dates to benefit the United Way of Humphreys County.
Parton’s late friend Loretta Lynn was responsible for the choice in charity. “After the Sevier County wildfires in 2016, Loretta was one of the first who reached out to offer anything she could,” Parton said in a statement. “It meant so much to me that Loretta — and so many folks — were ready to give in any way they could. This was just one small way I could help Loretta’s people for all they did to help my people.”
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Earlier that year, Dolly Parton revealed that she used some of the royalties from Whitney Houston’s cover of her song “I Will Always Love You” to give back to a Black neighborhood in Nashville. “It was mostly just Black families and people that lived around there,” Parton said during an August 2021 appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, sharing that she invested in an office complex in the area. “It was a whole strip mall. And I thought, ‘This is the perfect place for me to be, considering it was Whitney.’”
She continued: “I just thought, ‘This was great. I’m going to be down here with her people, who are my people as well.’ And so I just love the fact that I spent that money on a complex. And I think, ‘This is the house that Whitney built.’”
2022
Dolly Parton announced in February 2022 that Dollywood — through its operating partner Herschend Enterprises — would start covering 100 percent of tuition, fees and book costs for any employee who is going to college to further their education.
Four months later, the “Here You Come Again” singer donated $1 million to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to help the hospital’s pediatric infectious disease research.
2024
Dolly Parton personally pledged a million dollars to the Mountain Ways Foundation, which helped East Tennessee communities that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. Her donation would be matched by her companies, which included the Dollywood Foundation and Dollywood Parks and Resorts. The East Tennessee native shared that she would be making the donations in partnership with Walmart.
2026
The not-for-profit East Tennessee Children’s Hospital was renamed in Dolly Parton’s honor.
“I learned these lessons early and they’ve stayed with me, and ever since I’ve been in a position to do my part and to help others, I have tried to do just that, especially when children and families need it most,” Parton told Today of the honor. “[Every child] deserves a fair chance to grow up healthy, hopeful and surrounded with love.”
She continued, “That belief is what brought me together with the incredible people at East Tennessee Children’s Hospital. For nearly 90 years, their teams have provided compassionate and talented care. They see children not just as patients but as precious little lives, each with a story and a future. In addition to expert care, children need hope and they need comfort and they need to know that they are seen and valued
Nancy Guthrie Investigation
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Big update in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case … a never-before-seen video has surfaced from early on the morning of Feb. 1, the day investigators believe Nancy was taken.
The video, recorded about 7 minutes away from Nancy’s Tucson, Arizona home, shows vehicles speeding by, which could lead to more clues.
Fox News reports the footage comes from a house in the Catalina Foothills neighborhood — about 2.5 miles away from Nancy’s house — from a street-facing Ring camera. The property reportedly sits on a back road and avoids major intersections.
The time stamp on the video shows the footage was recorded from about 12:30 AM to 6 AM Mountain Time.
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Video taken from Guthrie’s front porch the morning of the 1st shows the armed suspect approach the door at 2:12 AM … Nancy’s pacemaker stopped working around 2:28 AM … vehicles in this new video are seen at 2:31 and at 2:36 AM traveling in opposite directions.
Story developing…
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's son Maddox drops dad's last name in screen credit for mom's new movie
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Several of the ex-couple’s children have distanced themselves from the “Fight Club” actor’s name.
More than a decade after a headline-making cheating scandal, Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have put the past behind them to coparent their two kids.
Woods and Nordegren met in 2001 through golfer Jesper Parnevik, whom she was nannying for at the time. Three years later, the twosome tied the knot and went on to welcome a daughter, Sam, in 2007 and a son, Charlie, in 2009.
The same year Charlie was born, news broke that Woods had several affairs, including a full-fledged relationship with Rachel Uchitel. Nordegren confronted Woods about his indiscretions on Thanksgiving in November 2009. The twosome finalized their divorce the following August.
Five years later, Woods shed light on their marital woes during an interview with Time.
“In hindsight, it’s not how I would change 2009 and how it all came about. It would be having a more open, honest relationship with my ex-wife,” he said. “When it comes down to it, right down to it, it’s just having a more open, honest relationship with my ex-wife when we were married. Our frustrations would have come out if we had talked about it and been open and honest with each other. Which we are now, and it’s absolutely fantastic.”
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Former “America’s Next Top Model” judge and fashion industry heavyweight, Kelly Cutrone, is coming to the defense of Tyra Banks following the ongoing backlash after the release of the Netflix documentary on the show.
Cutrone had high praise for the supermodel and said that, despite currently being at the center of controversy, she will ultimately “prevail.”
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Former ‘ANTM’ Judge Kelly Cutrone Says Tyra Banks ‘Will Prevail’ Despite Documentary Backlash
In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, Kelly Cutrone, who was a judge on “America’s Next Top Model” during cycles 18 through 22, spoke about what the future holds for supermodel and mogul Tyra Banks, as she faces backlash from the explosive documentary “Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model.”
“I feel confident that Tyra will prevail,” Cutrone told the outlet. “She’s done a lot for people, including the people who are out there trashing her right now, specifically the people who worked on the show.”
“I feel that she will prevail, and I think that she will get through this,” the famed fashion publicist said. “But I think that 80 percent of [the docuseries] is incredibly twisted. I believe that the facts and the truth will come forward.”
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Cutrone Also Called Out Former Judges Who Slammed Banks In The Documentary
Addressing the commentary from former “ANTM” judges Jay Manuel, Nigel Barker, and Miss J Alexander, Cutrone didn’t mince words and said that they were not as innocent as they proclaimed to be.
“Do I think [Tyra is] perfect? No. Do I think the show is perfect? No,” Cutrone said. “Do I think that she deserves that? Absolutely f-cking not. As somebody who owns a company and runs a business, I would be furious if they were my employees and they behaved like that. And to what end? To what end?”
As a long-time fixture in the fashion industry, Cutrone also addressed the show’s former contestants who voiced their gripes about the show and the industry.
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“Some people are going to move forward, and some people aren’t,” she said. “You’re on an elimination show. Ninety-nine percent of the people that are on the show get eliminated. Do you feel bad about being eliminated? I would if my dreams and hopes were put onto that.”
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Cutrone Previously Called Out Jay Manuel In A Scathing Social Media Post
As one of the more prominent figures from “ANTM” to slam Tyra Banks in the documentary, Jay Manuel presented his participation on the show as virtually unproblematic, but Cutrone begged to differ.
According to Entertainment Weekly, Cutrone took to Instagram and called out the former reality TV personality.
“Side note – Jay never even worked in the fashion industry – he worked at a MAC make up counter in Toronto – Tyra boosted him and how did he repay here [sic] – by writing a novel about her and the show (which no one bought) and now he is trying to become relevant by being out there trashing her again,” Cutrone wrote in the comments of a video about the documentary.
She continued, adding, “Maybe he will get a deal as a spokesperson for spray tanning or filler.”
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“He was so incredibly rude to me my first day on the show – he come [sic] up to me and said – welcome to the show – you are in the ejector seat ( meaning anyone who sat in that seat – Andre [Leon Talley] etc) wA [sic] fired – oddly enough he was does [sic] at the end of that season,” Cutrone wrote.
Sherri Shepherd Also Defended Tyra Banks Amid The Documentary Fallout
During a segment on her daytime talk show on February 19, Shepherd addressed the fallout from the much-talked-about Netflix documentary and offered a compassionate take on Banks amid the backlash.
“The show did awful things to the contestants, and I think everybody expected Tyra to take more accountability,” she stated. “I understand why people are mad.”
Shepherd then noted how different reality television was at the time “ANTM” was at the height of its popularity.
“But I also say, you have to understand the time this all happened was in 2003,” she said. “Reality TV was the wild, wild west back then. Every show was trying to outdo each other to stay on the air.”
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“We’re woke now, we know so much more now than we did back then,” Shepherd continued her defense of Banks. “I hate that she’s getting so much flak. She does need to take accountability, I know that, but I also know the battles some people will never understand that are fought.”
As she fought back tears, Shepherd added that she understands that things could have been done differently in hindsight, but Banks was ultimately coming from a genuine place, even though her methods may not have always been executed properly.
“To keep a show on the air there are things that we have to do that people will tell us, if you want to stay on the air, this is what you’ve got to do, and we’ve got to weigh the options, and sometimes we make bad decisions and we look up and go, in hindsight, maybe I should not have done it, but I just wanted to open up the door and give a platform to people who look like me,” she said.
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Former ‘ANTM’ Winner Eva Marcille Thanked Banks Following The Documentary Release
During an appearance on “CBS Mornings” on February 19, per PEOPLE, Marcille was naturally asked about the documentary, and she shared her perspective.
“I have been asked about Tyra for 21 years,” the former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star said. “No matter what project I’m doing, what I’m involved in, somehow ‘Top Model’ finds its way in my interview. I’ve done 154 projects since ‘Top Model.’ It’s been 21 years.”
Marcille, who is easily the most successful person to come from “ANTM,” then shared that she will always thank Banks, something she has consistently done for decades, for changing her life for the better.
“Thanks to ‘Top Model,’ though,” she said. “What I will say is I will never fail to thank Tyra. What Tyra set out to do in this business, I will always say — and especially for ‘Top Model,’ initially — she set out to change the world; to change what the modeling industry looked like, sound like, felt like and expected. And she did that for me.”
Marcille also pointed out that it was “very surprising” that she was not asked to participate in the documentary.
Yaya Mayweather and Starr Deja’nee have reacted after Nique shared a clip of herself cruising around with NBA YoungBoy.
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Nique Shares Clip Of Herself Cruising Around With NBA YoungBoy
During the early hours of Thursday, February 26, Nique took to her Instagram Story to share a clip that showed her sitting in the passenger seat alongside NBA YoungBoy. In the clip, YoungBoy drove what appeared to be a couple as he bumped to one of his songs, and Nique filmed him, briefly smiling for the camera.
Peep the clip below.
Yaya Mayweather & Starr Deja’nee React To The Clip Of Nique
The clip of Nique and NBA YoungBoy cruising sparked over 10,800 reactions in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @officialkourtnib wrote, “I ain’t gon lie his wife stronger than me”
While Instagram user @asiarichie added, “I could never feel this comfortable posting someby else husband😭”
Instagram user @melaninla__ wrote, “She thought this ate but really lost any cool points that was left !”
However, it also sparked reactions from two of YoungBoy’s children’s mothers. Star Deja’nee took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share apparently now-deleted messages, blasting YoungBoy.
In addition to Starr Deja’nee, Yaya Mayweather also took to X to share a few messages. She noted that she was previously rejected by the internet when she spoke about YoungBoy’s and Nique’s relationship, so now she’s “checked out.”
More On Recent Events With Yaya Mayweather, NBA YoungBoy & His Other Ex, Jania Meshell
As The Shade Room previously reported, in November 2025, NBA YoungBoy dropped this ‘Zero IQ Freestyle’ which included a few lyrics that left some internet users speculating about Nique.
“I f***** on her, Jania was mad, but over nothin’, that h* was trash,” he rapped.
Subsequently, Mayweather took to the ‘net and seemed to imply that YoungBoy’s lyrics were about Nique. Ultimately, YoungBoy denied the speculation. However, Jania Meshell, a fellow mother of one of YoungBoy’s children, shared a tweet around the same time, appearing to imply that she had a friend turned foe.
Fast forward, and Jania Meshell has yet to explicitly address Nique and YoungBoy’s apparent connection. On Thursday, February 26, she took to her story to share a repost about having a beautiful day and loving life as a mom. Meanwhile, as Mayweather appeared to delete her new tweets about YoungBoy and Nique, she did retweet a final thought on the matter.
Fcking after your friend ain’t cute idk what type of world we living in ugh it’s disgusting
— PRINCESS OF DAT RAQ💕👑 (@lakiaahaynes) February 26, 2026
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What Do You Think Roomies?
By Jonathan Klotz
| Published
Fresh off the success of the Stranger Things series finale debuting in theaters, Netflix is again dipping a toe into cinema with the upcoming One Piece Season 2 premiere. The first two episodes of the new season are coming to 200 theaters across the United States. That doesn’t sound like a lot, but considering Netflix has been trying to replace the theatrical experience, it’s a testament to the power of the large-screen, community-viewing experience. Well, that, and following the breakout success of Season 1, the sheer popularity of the live-action Straw Hat Pirates can’t be ignored.
One Piece Is Coming To The Big Screen
The Stranger Things two-hour series finale was a cultural event. After 10 years, the streamer’s most successful original series was finally coming to an end. By comparison, the second season debut of One Piece doesn’t quite measure up. Except, fans of the anime know that the five arcs being adapted this time around, from “Loguetown” through “Drum Island,” include fan-favorite moments that have resonated for decades. Season 1 was a hit, but Season 2 has the potential to turn the live-action anime adaptation into the most popular show on the planet.
One Piece Season 2 brings Luffy (Inaki Godoy), Nami (Emily Rudd), Zoro (Mackenyu), Usopp (Jacob Gibson), and Sanji (Taz Skylar) to the Grand Line, the vast ocean route that circumnavigates the world. It’s home to countless islands and warring factions, giant whales, dinosaurs, a pair of warring giants, and the adorable Chopper. If done right, this will be Netflix’s most visually impressive series ever.
Watching the One Piece anime is a daunting task, considering it’s at over 1100 episodes and counting. The One Piece live-action adaptation streamlines the adventure, though this sometimes means beloved characters are left out, including the majority of Buggy the Clown’s evil circus pirates and Jango, the moonwalking hypnotist. It’s still the best way to get caught up on the adventures of the Straw Hat pirates without watching thousands of hours of anime.
Netflix Doubles Down On Anime
Netflix is doubling down on One Piece by also bringing The One Piece, an anime remake, to the streaming service in the near future. Eiichiro Oda, creator of the original manga, is actively involved in the franchise’s Netflix offerings, which is likely why the live-action adaptation has succeeded when normally live-action anime falls flat on its face. The Attack on Titan live-action was a disaster, and no one wants to acknowledge the existence of Dragonball Evolution.
Fans don’t have long to wait before catching the first two episodes of One Piece Season 2 on the big screen. If you’re lucky enough to live near any of the 200 theaters hosting the event, you’ll be able to catch it live on March 10 at 6:00 PM, synced with the global streaming release the same way Stranger Things was. There’s no telling if this is a sign that Netflix will keep pushing new releases into theaters, or if it’s only for the largest, most successful streaming shows in its catalogue. If the first season is any indication, then fans have nothing to worry about when Luffy’s gummy devil fruit powers hit the big screen. The only question is, how awesome is the new season going to be and how can One Piece become even more popular than it already is?
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