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Brandy, Monica Are Ready To Capitalize Off Tour Momentum With New Music And Vegas Residency
As Brandy and Monica gear up for their co-headlining The Boy Is Mine tour, the women are already planning to capitalize off this meteoric momentum. During their appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Wednesday (June 25), the R&B veterans spoke on the tour and their 'musical marriage.' 'I think it opens the door [for new music],' Brandy hinted. 'We need some songs to sing on the tour.' Monica confessed, 'We'll start working on some music immediately.' She also teased that some of that new material could be 'promoted on the road.' Their last, proper collab came in 2012 with 'It All Belongs To Me.' They also reunited last June for Ariana Grande's reimagined version of 'the boy is mine.' In a separate sit-down with ET, Monica questioned if 'now was a good time to create more music or leave the legacy as is' and Brandy quickly responded, 'We need to create more music and capitalize on this moment. I want to go to Vegas and do the residency after the tour. I'm thinking ahead.' According to Brandy, The Boy Is Mine tour was 'twenty-seven years in the making' and is something that would've made mentor Whitney Houston 'proud.' The highly-anticipated tour kicks off in Ohio this October with special guests Kelly Rowland, Muni Long, and Jamal Roberts. 'Monica and I coming together again isn't just about the music— it's about honoring where we came from and how far we've both come,' Brandy said following the announcement made on Tuesday (June 24). Monica added, 'This tour is a celebration of our history, our impact, and the fans who have grown with us […] We're giving the people what they've been asking for.' More from Brandy And Monica Announce 'The Boy Is Mine' Arena Tour Kendrick & SZA's Grand National Tour Cements How They're Two Sides Of The Same Coin B2K Announces 2026 Reunion Tour
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4 days ago
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Porsha Williams Paid Simon Guobadia's Child Support And More Amid ICE Detainment
Porsha Williams has seemingly stepped up to support her ex-husband, Simon Guobadia, after he was detained by ICE. In newly-surfaced court audio, the Real Housewives of Atlanta star confirmed that she paid his child support and other household expenses. 'Yes, I paid his child support for his two sons. I also paid maintenance for the house— outside of utilities,' said Williams. When asked by a judge why she chose to do so, Williams explained, 'I really got concerned, being that Simon was still detained […] I'm still married to him at the end of the day, and I just really felt it was unfortunate that they weren't getting any help. The mother had reached out to my assistant and said she was concerned. When I spoke to her, she made me aware that it had not been paid, I paid [his child support].' The couple's divorce was recently finalized. She filed after just over a year of marriage and asked the court to enforce the terms of their prenup. Guobadia tried to contest said terms, which included monthly alimony, division of property, and legal cost coverage. A judge sided with Williams and he's since been deported to Nigeria. After being detained, Guobadia spoke highly about the Trump administration to US Weekly. 'Donny, like I refer to him, we are very similar. We're both Geminis, and some of his antics— I certainly can understand it. Sometimes [I would] say that we are misunderstood.' He noted, 'I don't have any animosity towards the situation. I don't have any problems with Donald Trump like any other CEO or chief executive, who I am. We look to hire the best people we can find. And the issues that he's dealing with are no different than any other organization. I feel that I have a very unique perspective on this situation, considering that I was there for as long as I was. And there are so many things that I saw that I feel that I can help the administration with.' Guobadia currently has no plans to 'fight' to get back into America, but if offered, he would return. More from Kim Kardashian Speaks Out Against ICE Raids: "Our Communities Thrive Because Of The Contributions Of Immigrants" The Game Expresses Solidarity With Fellow L.A. Residents Amid Anti-ICE Protests Jamie Foxx Enjoys Miami Night Out With 'RHOA' Stars Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, And Cynthia Bailey
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4 days ago
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Jussie Smollett Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Jabari Redd: 'He Said YES!'
Jussie Smollett proposed to boyfriend Jabari Redd this weekend, bringing the good news to his followers via social media. The Empire alum, 43, shared several images of himself down on one knee proposing to Redd, who appears to laugh and cover his face in shock. 'I'll be spending my birthday with my Fiancé… He said YES,' Smollett captioned the carousel of Instagram photos. Congratulations came in from friends and family of the couple, including Jussie's siblings. Sister and fellow actor Jurnee Smollett commented, 'Screaming with tears of joy! My whole heart loves both of you @jussiesmollett. Welcome to the family @jabariredd,' followed by two heart emojis. Sister Jazz Smollett added, 'Yaaaass!!! Welcome to the family Jabari!!! Love y'all!! Sooooo happy for you both!' Other well-wishers included Robert Glasper, Amber Riley, Durand Bernarr and Empire executive producer Lee Daniels. While they've been private in their romance, they've also been posting each other on social media since 2022. The following year, they co-starred in The Lost Holiday, co-starring Vivica A. Fox and produced by Smollett, Tressa Azarel Smallwood, and Mona Scott-Young. The engagement comes weeks after Smollett and the city of Chicago settled a $130,000 lawsuit tied to his infamous 2019 hate crime hoax, where the star was found guilty of filing a false police report involving two alleged 'MAGA-supporting' assailants. However, 'additional time is needed' to finalize the documentation, according to NBC. More from Porsha Williams Recreates 'Waiting To Exhale' Scene After Finalizing Divorce From Simon Guobadia Angela Simmons Confirms Yo Gotti Breakup: "I Had To Make A Decision" Jeezy Shares Candid Feelings About His Divorce From Jeannie Mai
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4 days ago
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Angela Simmons Confirms Yo Gotti Breakup: 'I Had To Make A Decision'
Following weeks of speculation, Angela Simmons has confirmed her split from Memphis rapper Yo Gotti. Simmons, 37, confirmed the rumors during a sit-down on Angie Martinez's IRL podcast, where the legendary radio host asked, 'Are you telling me right now you're in your single girl era again?' 'Not by choice, but you know, I respect him,' Simmons replied, confusing Martinez, who followed up by asking who broke up with whom. 'This man proclaimed that he wanted to get with Angela Simmons,' Martinez said regarding Gotti announcing his crush on Simmons in 2016 hit 'Down In The DM.' 'This man, like, pursued you, so you're not telling me that he ended it, did he end the relationship?' 'No, it was my choice, you know, I just, I had to make a decision,' she replied before sharing that she isn't comfortable revealing further details just yet. 'Some stuff is better left unsaid.' 'Again, much love and respect to him, he's doing his thing, I'm happy for him.' Check out the full interview above. Days after rumors began to swirl regarding a split, Simmons took to her social media with hints that the pair had called it quits. 'I want what wants me in life. In all areas. What flows FLOWS. What goes GOES,' wrote the fitness enthusiast on her Instagram Stories back in May. Followers took this to mean the pair had gone their separate ways, aided by Simmons choosing Chris Brown and Usher collab 'New Flame' to score the next slide. Simmons and Gotti began dating in 2022, going public with their romance on New Year's Day, 2023. More from Porsha Williams Recreates 'Waiting To Exhale' Scene After Finalizing Divorce From Simon Guobadia Jussie Smollett Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Jabari Redd: "He Said YES!" Jeezy Shares Candid Feelings About His Divorce From Jeannie Mai
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Porsha Williams Recreates ‘Waiting To Exhale' Scene After Finalizing Divorce From Simon Guobadia
Porsha Williams and Simon Guobadia's divorce has been finalized, with the Real Housewives Of Atlanta star taking her to story to People, where she recreated an iconic Angela Bassett scene from Waiting To Exhale. Williams spoke to the mag about her 'nightmare' of a divorce and how much she can now relate to the 'message of rage and resilience' found within the scene, where Bernadine, played by Bassett, piles her soon-to-be ex-husbands suits into his car and sets it ablaze in reaction to his deceit and betrayal. 'I didn't expect today to be emotional,' Williams, 44, said on-set. 'But the moment I sat down at that vanity and started brushing my hair, just like Angela in the movie . . . it hit me: I've prettied up the ugly in my life too, when it wasn't so pretty. And I'm done doing that.' Williams and Guobadia's divorce was finalized on June 11 in Georgia. Guobadia appeared in court via Zoom, as he was deported to Nigeria from the U.S. for bank and credit card fraud. 'You go through different stages,' the reality star shared. 'You have that anger. You have the moment where you have to fight for your life in a court situation. And then, toward the end, you have the clarity where you realize you are still blessed. Your family is by our side, your child is protected; there's a whole new life that you can start.' Williams went on to saying being a 'hopeless romantic' led her and Simon to connect so quickly, as they announced their engagement just one month after confirming their relationship. 'And Simon matched my energy,' she added. 'He's very warm. He loved spending time with me. We were freakin' extra. If we wanted to fly out of the country every weekend or post on Instagram together about how much we loved each other, he was down.' However, 'complex' issues with his legal status soon led to problems the mother of one couldn't ignore. She claims she knew things were 'headed down a dark road,' and hired an immigration attorney in January 2024. 'We had a real serious conversation because, being a supportive wife, I wanted to deal with this head-on,' said Williams. 'I got it spelled out completely by an attorney who had been in immigration for 30 years. And my conclusion was: 'I don't want you to travel.' I begged for him not to leave the country. That was not honored.' Williams calls the 'point of no return' a confrontation between the two of them on Valentine's Day. 'There was some paperwork that needed to be handled, and I wanted to bring in some attorneys to represent me, and that was frowned upon,' she revealed. 'And it wasn't really what he said, it was a look—a look that just felt dark. I just knew I was not looking at the same person I loved before. I could tell that he was just pretty much checked out of the relationship at that point.' She filed for divorce eight days later. Check out the full People story here and revisit the original Waiting To Exhale scene from Jussie Smollett Announces Engagement To Boyfriend Jabari Redd: "He Said YES!" Angela Simmons Confirms Yo Gotti Breakup: "I Had To Make A Decision" Porsha Williams Paid Simon Guobadia's Child Support And More Amid ICE Detainment
