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2 days ago
- Black America Web
Doechii Playfully Owns Her Met Gala 'Umbrella Moment' at Glastonbury
Source: Leon Neal / Getty At Glastonbury's West Holts stage on June 28, Doechii transformed the Met Gala's viral 'umbrella moment' into a display of empowerment and humor. Fresh off the buzz surrounding her dramatic Met Gala prep—where she famously yelled, 'I need four f‑king umbrellas!' to shield her outfit from paparazzi—she cheekily referenced the incident during a high-energy performance of 'Alter Ego.' Onstage, amid booming beats and dancers, she mimicked the gesture, recreating the umbrella shield in a tongue-in-cheek nod to her own viral moment. This playful callback came as Doechii was praised for delivering an educational yet electric set at Glastonbury. Reviews described it as a 'masterclass in hip‑hop' — part history lesson, part dance spectacle, weaving in tributes to Wu‑Tang Clan, Nas, Missy Elliott, and Daft Punk. Her 'school of hip‑hop' concept included thematic sections like 'Bars,' 'Flow,' and 'Storytelling.' During 'Alter Ego,' she used the umbrella gesture not only to disarm critics but to show how she transforms adversity into stage currency. The crowd roared as Doechii reclaimed the narrative. On social media, fans applauded the move as a sign of confidence and self-awareness. Critics noted that rather than shy away, Doechii leaned into the moment, signaling maturity and control. At the Met Gala, she later defended her actions as part of managing anxiety in a high‑pressure setting, explaining in a video post that the night was overstimulating and emotionally charged. 'God forbid a girl needs more umbrellas,' she quipped, adding a laughing emoji to lighten the mood. In just her first Glastonbury headline appearance, Doechii not only showcased her rapid ascent in hip‑hop but also her ability to spin controversy into performance art—owning every umbrella, beat, and bar. RELATED: Doechii Drops Phone Number on Instagram Story SEE ALSO Doechii Playfully Owns Her Met Gala 'Umbrella Moment' at Glastonbury was originally published on
Hamilton Spectator
3 days ago
- Hamilton Spectator
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 6-12
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 6-12: July 6: Singer Gene Chandler is 85. Country singer Jeannie Seely is 85. Actor Burt Ward ('Batman') is 80. Actor Fred Dryer is 79. Actor Sylvester Stallone is 79. Actor Shelley Hack (TV's 'Charlie's Angels') is 78. Actor Allyce Beasley ('Moonlighting') is 74. Actor Geoffrey Rush is 74. Actor Grant Goodeve ('Eight is Enough') is 73. Jazz trumpeter Rick Braun is 70. Actor Casey Sander ('Grace Under Fire') is 70. Actor Jennifer Saunders ('Absolutely Fabulous') is 67. Drummer John Keeble of Spandau Ballet is 66. Actor Pip Torrens ('The Crown') is 65. Actor Brian Posehn ('Just Shoot Me') is 59. Actor Robb Derringer ('Days of Our Lives') is 58. 'CBS This Morning' co-host John Dickerson is 57. Rapper Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan is 55. NBC Sports correspondent and former 'Good Morning America' host Josh Elliott is 54. Rapper-actor 50 Cent is 50. Actors Tia and Tamera Mowry ('Sister, Sister') are 47. Comedian Kevin Hart is 46. 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Black America Web
4 days ago
- Black America Web
Method Man Flexes His Muscles At Concert, Sends Lady Fans Into A Frenzy
Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Method Man sent the internet into a frenzy on June 26, when the rapper appeared on the Love B. Scott Instagram page lifting his shirt for a crowd of rowdy fans. The hip-hop icon was performing onstage for a recent stop on the 'Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber tour' when he flashed a glimpse of his perfectly sculpted body for the crowd, sending the audience crazy. Ladies on social media were hot and bothered too, as they couldn't get enough of seeing the rapper's impeccable abs and pecs in the short but sweltering clip. 'I've already rewatched this at least 69 times!' Dr. Catrise Austin-Veneer penned in the comments section. Another user mentioned that the 54-year-old rapper was 'always the fiiione one' out of his Wu-Tang entourage. A third fan simply penned, 'Daaaamn!' While Method Man may be admired by fans for his chiseled physique, fitness holds a much deeper meaning for the Grammy-winning rapper. In a 2020 interview with Men's Health , Clifford Smith—his real name—revealed that his commitment to working out began as a way to combat a severe bout of insomnia. What started as a health necessity has since evolved into a disciplined daily routine that he's maintained ever since. His typical workout begins with a warm-up of wide-grip pull-ups and close-grip chin-ups, followed by an intense strength-training session that includes deadlifts, bent-over rows, seated cable rows, straight-arm pulldowns, weighted neck extensions, and core-focused exercises like ab rollouts and cable crunches. For Method Man, fitness isn't just about looks—it's about mental clarity, consistency, and overall well-being. 'My goal is to get to a point where I can take my shirt off in any setting, basically be the Rock without the tattoos and the movie accolades,' the Hempstead native told the outlet at the time. Well, mission accomplished, Mr. Man! Method Man's dedication to health and fitness has fueled a creative resurgence, giving him the energy to dive into a wave of new music and film projects as of late. In May, he starred alongside Kyra Sedgwick in Bad Shabbos , a Tribeca award-winning comedy that marked a major leading role for the rapper-turned-actor. Just a month later, he dropped a new track titled 'Ricky Bobby' with Rome Streetz and Conductor Williams, proof that Method Man is still at the top of his game, both in the studio and on screen. DON'T MISS… Tamron Hall Lost All Composure When Method Man Visited Her Show And We Don't Blame Her Method Man Makes Us Swoon + More Moments From The 2024 Essence Festival That Everyone Is Talking About SEE ALSO Method Man Flexes His Muscles At Concert, Sends Lady Fans Into A Frenzy was originally published on
