Whew, roommates! Just when the internet started easing off of GloRilla and BroRilla (Victoria Woods), here comes another dose of celeb family drama! This time, the spotlight is on Fantasia and her father, Joseph Barrino. On Wednesday (Feb. 18), The Shade Room reposted a now-deleted post from the singer’s Instagram. In the post, she went off on her dad over accusing her “king,” her husband, Kendall Taylor, of stealing from her.

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The Moment That Set Off Fantasia Father

On Valentine’s Day, Kendall Taylor surprised his wife, Fantasia, with the marriage proposal she never got. The couple married 11 years ago, but after pulling up to the singer’s show, Taylor said on stage that his wife didn’t get proposed to in a way she deserved. So, with tears in his eyes, Kendall dropped to one knee and upgraded her diamond ring.“For 11 years you woke up every day and chose me,” he said in between sobs. 11 carats for 11 years is what he told Fantasia as she bawled, too.

Joseph Barrino Shares Harsh Words For Son-In-Law

While fans went nuts over the romantic gesture, Joseph Barrino had the opposite reaction. On Facebook, Barrino reposted footage from Kendall’s on-stage proposal. He wrote, “FAKE CRY BULLCRAP…HE’S GIVING BACK SOME OF THE MISSING MONEY THE FIRED FINANCIAL COMMITTEE SAYS HE’S PROBABLY STOLE…THAT THEY COULDN’T ACCOUNT FOR…Y’ALL PRAY FOR FANTASIA! I HATE THIS FOR HER!” 

In a follow-up Facebook Live, the father again asked viewers to pray for Fantasia. He said he put work into his kids from a young age to keep them from being manipulated. Barrino questioned Kendall Taylor crying on stage in his proposal, claiming a “financial person” allegedly told him a week ago that Kendall couldn’t provide receipts for his expenses. That person was allegedly then fired.

“I ain’t done nothing to my daughter, I’m blessing my daughter. If my daughter don’t talk to me because I’m trying to help her…you say you love God but you put a man before him. How can a man come out of prison and then say, listen to the video, she chose me. Bible readers, is that what the word say? He suppose to chose her.”

Singer Threatens To Expose “Donor” Dad

After Fantasia peeped her father’s allegations, the singer went OFF in a seemingly now-deleted post. She shared screenshots of a 2024 arrest record for Joseph Barrino, which shows him charged for “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence.” Meanwhile, in her caption, Tasia said she’s speaking out because “this has gotten out of hand.” She then went IN, saying she can’t even call him dad or father because he’s nothing more than a “donor.” She added:

“We have covered you for long enough. My mom and me have made you LOOK like you were and okay man but NOW YOU HAVE COME FOR MY KING!!”

Additionally, Fantasia warned that she planned to go live on Wednesday night with “all who know” her dad. “How can someone steal if I Fantasia Taylor is the CEO and my King Kendall Taylor is the president of ALL OUR COMPANIES. Tonight I shall help finish the war you STARTED,” the singer wrote.

So far on Wednesday, Joseph has only promoted his upcoming radio interview scheduled for Thursday. No direct response to his daughter.

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Bun B and his wife Queenie are celebrating a major milestone in her life! Recently on social media, the rapper showed the moment she rang the bell to indicate she had beaten breast cancer. His heartfelt post about her strength had fans swooning and sending prayers for Queenie’s continued recovery.

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Bun B Pens Beautiful Message For His Wife

In the video Bun B shared on Feb. 17, Queenie rocked a pink tracksuit and blonde hair while standing near a bell inside a hospital. Medical staff and what appeared to be her loved ones stood nearby. Bun asked the room to quiet down as hospital staff presented Queenie with an encouragement token and a certificate for completion of chemotherapy treatment. After reading an inscription above the bell, Queenie rang it three times and then wiped tears away. In his video caption, Bun B called her his hero and more.

“She’s been my best friend, wife, partner, lover, business partner and more. But today, she’s my hero,” he wrote.

Additionally, the rapper wrote that Queenie’s cancer journey began last June, when she was diagnosed during her yearly check-up. The couple followed the advice of their primary care provider, and she began chemotherapy treatment in July. It ended in December, he wrote.

“She fought like a champ for our family and for herself. No self doubt or pity. She stood tall on faith and fought through pain, poison, exhaustion, neuropathy and more daily and attended all family events even when she was in serious pain & discomfort but she still didn’t complain. She had her surgery the first week of January and today we are proud to say she’s cancer free,” Bun B added.

Also in his caption, Bun thanked specific doctors for their hard work and bedside manners that kept Queenie “calm and comforted.” Moreover, he thanked their immediate family and closest friends for their “unwavering support and constant prayers in this season.” Lastly, the husband encouraged everyone to get their yearly check-ups.

“I implore everyone to please get your health checked yearly and consistently because in cases of cancer and other illnesses early detection can be the difference between life and death. Now let’s give it up one time for a cancer free Queenie!”

Celebrities & Fans Flood Rapper’s Comment Section

Following his post, over 8,000 followers weighed in on Queenie’s status in the comment section, including celebrities.

LeToya Luckett wrote, “Praise God!!! Queenie!!! You are so loved. What a mighty God we serve!!! 🙌🏽🙏🏾❤️.” 

J Prince Jr., Cassie’s husband Alex Fine, Twista, Big Boi and Slim Thug dropped heart and praying hands emojis. Montell Jordan added, “Amen.”

Monaleo commented, “Wow! 🥹🥹🥹🥹 Congratulations Queenie . Little over a year ago i was at this same place with my dad as he rung the bell . What a surreal feeling . She is superwoman!!!” 

Chance The Rapper and major social media influencer, TikTok Momma, both wrote “Praise God.” 

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By Chris Snellgrove
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It’s kind of a weird time to be a Star Wars fan: the Sequel Trilogy was a bust, over half the shows are disappointing, and Disney has more canceled projects than Jawas have droid parts. This is doubly frustrating because the formula for these movies doesn’t seem all that hard to crack. Surely, after nearly half a century, somebody in charge can figure out what worked and what didn’t work for earlier movies, right?

While we’re still waiting for Disney to do something interesting with this galaxy far, far away, but it took a completely different company to create the perfect tribute to Star Wars. Redline (2009) is basically one big pod race, one filled with the coolest action and the freakiest aliens this side of Tatooine. Fortunately, you don’t need the Force to discover this overlooked anime masterpiece: all you have to do is grab your remote and head to Tubi, where you can stream this full-throttle film for free!

Shut Up And Drive

The premise of Redline is that a professional racer participates in a scheme to fix a race, all to get himself and a buddy out of trouble with the mafia. He comes in second place, but after some other drivers drop out, he qualifies for Redline, an upcoming race that will take place on a planet ruled by fascist robots. There, he will face a choice that could define the rest of his life: to keep fixing races or go for the prize, which would establish him as the greatest racer in the entire galaxy.

Unfortunately, Redline was a box office flop when it was first released, earning only about $8.5 million against a budget estimated to be as high as $30 million. Later, the movie achieved a major cult following on home video and streaming, and it made a particular impact on anime superfans who were looking for something new. Thanks to its minimal plot, thumping soundtrack, and high-octane animation, Redline quickly established itself as the perfect movie for anyone looking to just kick back and enjoy an unforgettable cinematic ride.

A Film Of Dazzling Beauty

When Redline raced into theaters, it impressed reviewers with its style and delightfully unhinged energy. On Rotten Tomatoes, it had a rating of 70 percent, with critics praising the movie for its relentless pace and hypnotically beautiful animation. Notably, the film had an audience rating of 90 percent, indicating that it impressed the collective anime fandom even more than it impressed the professional critics. 

I recently showed Redline to my wife, and we agreed that the movie embraced a very unique storytelling philosophy: all world, no building. The film presents a very rich fictional universe populated with exotic aliens, mindblowing technology, and even a little bit of space magic. But you get almost no exposition or explanation regarding any of these elements, forcing you to figure everything out on the fly.

All World, No Building

This storytelling method may be annoying to certain viewers, especially those who were clamoring for a meatier plot. However, I would argue that this effectively makes Redline more immersive because, like the charismatic racer protagonist, everyone watching is just along for the ride. You can try to get a handle on this chaotic cosmos of characters, or you can do what I did: just tune out all the noise and focus on the buttery-smooth animation that brings this celebration of speed to life.

While Redline is great for anime fans and anyone who loves a good car chase, the film is certain to resonate even more with fans who loved the podracing sequence in The Phantom Menace. That first prequel was deeply flawed, but most Star Wars fans agree that the podrace was great because it simplified this galaxy far, far away down to its most basic elements: exotic characters doing something both cool and dangerous. That narrative spirit is alive and well with Redline, a movie whose chief appeal is seeing colorful aliens pushing their high-tech hotrods to the limit in order to emerge as the greatest racer in the galaxy.

Buddies, Brews, Bots, And Battles

In the end, reviewing Redline is almost an exercise in futility: this is more of an experience than a movie, one in which a kaleidoscope of colors and a hypnotic soundtrack combine with some of the craziest visuals ever put onscreen. It’s truly one of a kind and unlike any film before or since. As such, it’s a film you owe yourself to check out, especially if you’ve been hungry for a movie capable of completely blowing your mind.

If you’re ready to take the ride, you don’t even have to buy a ticket: Redline is currently streaming for free on Tubi. It’s a movie best played loud and experienced on the biggest television you can find. Just be careful: by the time the credits roll, you might be tempted to shop for a new muscle car and turn your daily commute into a madcap race for the finish line!