Singer/songwriter K Michelle sits down in part 1 of our exclusive interview with Hollywood Unlocked CEO Jason Lee where she opens up about having image issues, her struggles following plastic surgery and her past relationships!
K Michelle opens up about her first experience with silicone shots, adding that they are not legal in the US and that it’s a practice for women to get the procedure done in a hotel room. She adds that the next day she achieved her voluptuous look, despite already being curvy. The procedure itself would later take a negative effect on her body. The singer admits she has been sick for over a year and a half, suffering from the repercussions of the surgery.
K then reveals her relationship with Idris Elba, who claimed he could never be with just one woman but adds that he gave “amazing head”. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for Lesean McCoy, who allegedly, has a small penis, and c*** too quick.
That’s not it! K Michelle then reveals that she didn’t want to be with Chad “Ochocinco” because his penis was too big!
She adds, ” I wanted my walls and I wanted to get a husband”. However, he did get her a pet monkey.
#Socialites #PressPlay above as K Michelle sheds light on her relationship with R Kelly and stay tuned for part 2 of our exclusive interview!
Jason is finally back from his wild adventure and is joined by Giovanni while Melyssa recovers from her near-fatal crash. This week Gio and Jason go head-to-head for our hot-topics show!
Jason just got back from a busy weekend traveling all over the US, he details his Frontier flight experience and how he almost got kicked out of his seat because someone with the same name was booked in it!
This week the news has been quite eventful. One thing that has been playing on our minds has been Project Youngin’s death on IG Live. Our hosts discuss the fact that it was all a promotional stunt and fake. In light of XXXTentacion’s murder, the video is insensitive despite the message it conveys.
On to other news, the Bronx bodega where Junior was brutally murdered has finally been closed, but it has been sold to new owners. Our hosts discuss whether it is right to even have the building still there following the incident.
#Socialites #PressPlay for one of our most thought-provoking shows and stay tuned as we bring you four shows this week!
Jason is finally back from his wild adventure and is joined by Giovanni and Da’Vida while Melyssa recovers from her near-fatal crash. Our guest this week is Jessica Dime followed by some reckless hot topics!
Jessica Dime brings all her energy to the show, and details how her life has changed from the beginning of “Love and Hip-Hop: Atlanta” to getting married and becoming a mother. She reveals that she has been with her man on and off for the past ten years, never allowing the show to interfere with their relationship.
One thing is for sure, Tommie will not be the bartender for Jessica’s wedding, but she says she will be inviting everybody. Oh, and Dime will fight a b**** in her wedding gown! She says she will always be that Memphis girl no matter what!
#Socialites stay tuned to this weeks episode as all the “LHH:ATL” tea gets spilled, including a potential wedding special!
Upon news of their recently tying the knot, newlyweds Faith Evans and Stevie J have released a new single “A Minute,” accompanied by a super sensual and risqué music video.
Additionally, the intimate and steamy visual opens with the R&B legend and super producer speaking on taking their relationship to the next level just before cutting to a few sexually playful moments under the covers and in the shower.
Lil Boat joins the ‘Teen Titans GO!‘ cast on the big screen.
While he’s known to flex his lyrics as a rapper, Lil Yachty is taking his vocal talents to the big screen on July 27 as he joins the ‘Teen Titans‘ cast for DC Entertainment’s animated film ‘Teen Titans GO! To The Movies.’ And Hollywood Unlocked has all the exclusive details.
In addition to lending his voice for the film’s theme song “GO! Remix,” Yachty tells us that he’s voicing the Green Lantern for DC’s first-ever big-screen version of the Cartoon Network animated TV series, ‘Teen Titans GO!‘
Also, as this is the first animated film for the rapper, Lil Boat admits that he had tons of fun with his character and would definitely do it again for the series, among other (non)animated roles, like one he’s been eyeing on FX’s ‘Atlanta.’ #Socialites will you be in theaters July 27 to see ‘Teen Titans GO! To The Movies?’
Additionally, joining the Minnesota rapper and actors/actresses Will Arnett, Kristen Bell, Greg Cipes, Scott Menville, Khary Payton, Nicholas Cage and Jimmy Kimmel, is fellow musician Halsey, who will voice Wonder Woman.
Furthermore, the film was directed and written by Aaron Horvath and Peter Rida Michail; with producer credits under Sam Rigister, Michael Jelenic and Aaron Harvath.
Jason is finally back from his wild adventure and is joined by Giovanni and Apryl Jones who is filling in while Melyssa recovers from her near-fatal crash. Our guest this week is Briana Latrise.
Briana details her relationship with Mary J Blige following her father’s marriage to the legendary singer. She opens up on the show about how their relationship kicked off, and how close she became with Mary, despite the distance she felt with her own mother. She adds how heartbroken she was when her father’s marriage to Mary ended, and where their relationship went from there.
Latrise reveals the details on one of her drunken LA nights where she woke up in a puddle in her own apartment. It all started with a frozen pizza from HYDE and drunken munchies. Who hasn’t fallen asleep while trying to make food drunk? Well, in Briana’s case it burned the whole luxury apartment down and she woke up to firemen and a puddle for an apartment!
There is more! Socialites you do not want to miss this episode!
For its second night of Fan Fest Saturday (June 23), BET Experience 2018 hosted its Hip-Hop night at Staples Center filled with booty-shaking and head-bobbing hits from Meek Mill, Rae Sremmurd, A$AP Ferg and Nipsey Hussle.
In addition, Playboi Carti, Kamaiyah, Lil Pump and Wondagurl hit the stage to run their smashes and keep the crowd jamming all night long.
Also, as Meek and Pump paid tribute to XXXTentacion, Meek also brought out special guests like YG, 2 Chainz, Yo Gotti and Young Thug; Rae Sremmurd welcomed Blocboy JB and Jhene Aiko.
Plus, while Nipsey took us back to his mixtape days, mixed with his tracks from his latest release ‘Victory Lap,’ he brought out Bino Rideaux and J. Stone.
While kicking off the 2018 BET Awards Weekend festivities, Destination 1610 and Hustle Gurl Entertainment hosted their exclusive celebrity fashion show at Hollywood hotspot Boulevard3.
In addition to presentations by legendary designer Karl Kani and Love & Hip Hop Atlanta star Tammy Rivera, Rich & Rotten and more; the event featured familiar faces like rapper Waka Flaka Flocka Flame, actress Porscha Coleman, social personality Lala Milan and others.
Also, hitting the stage for a super fly performance was “Little Booties Matter” and “Birthday B-tch” rapper Trap Beckham.
Additionally, as Tammy revealed new sexy pieces from her TRIVERA Swimsuit Collection; Karl presented iconic pieces from the Kani Collection and newer items with PRETTYLITTLETHING.
HollywoodUnlockedwas on the scene as ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) hosted their 31st annual Rhythm & Soul Music Awards to honor Atlanta’s finest Thursday (June 21).
In addition to awarding legendary R&B group Xscape with the Golden Note Award, culture-pushing rap trio Migos earned the trailblazing Vanguard Award.
Also taking home their own awards were: 2 Chainz, Meek Mill, Sevyn Streeter, YBN Nahmir, PnB Rock, DJ Luke Nasty, Hitmaka, Mike Will Made-It, Gucci Mane, and many more.
Plus, Warner/Chappell took the title for Publisher of the Year, for their publishing 25 of last year’s biggest hits.
Furthermore, ASCAP is a professional membership organization of songwriters, composers and music publishers of all music genres.
In addition to awarding artists for their great artistry; the Society’s main mission is to license and promote the music of its members and foreign affiliates.
Also, they obtain fair compensation for public performances and distribute royalties collected upon said performances.
#PressPlay above to view more coverage from the 2018 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards carpet!
#Socialites, which are your favorite tracks from the list of honorees and award winners? Comment them below!
As BET Experience 2018 kicked off its first night of fan fest Friday (June 22), it hosted its R&B night at Staples Center filled with soul-snatching and baby-making hits from Chris Brown, SZA, Teyana Taylor and Ella Mai.
While Breezy ran through numerous selections from his newest album, like “To My Bed” and “High End,” and classic tracks, like “Poppin” and “Wall to Wall,” London-born Mai brought out surprise guest Ty Dolla $ign; who performed their DJ Mustard production “She Don’t.”
Also, as SZA proved that she’s definitely got her vocals back hitting notes on her various ‘CTRL‘ tracks, Teyana Taylor channeled her inner Janet Jackson, sensually crooning and dancing upon the stage to her hits like “Maybe” and “Do Not Disturb.”
That was only the first night, stay tuned as Hollywood Unlockedgives you the keys to more exclusives!
For more coverage on BET Experience Fan Fest Night #1 check below!
While he’s known for flexing his athletic abilities on the court, NBA baller Iman Shumpert reminds us that he also possesses a lyrical dexterity on the mic, debuting his newest six-track mixtape ‘Substance Abuse.’
Catching him at his release party at West Hollywood lounge Hyde Sunset, the Sacramento Kings baller, whose moniker is “Iman.,” dished to Hollywood Unlocked on his new feat, his double life as an NBA player and what’s next to come.
Additionally, Iman details that the mood of the project is “the growth of a man,” and that the title’s play on words forces listeners to debate, “Can you abuse good substances?”
Also, he shares on the transition of a baller into a rapper, stating:
“I hope people connect with it. Some people [won’t] even give it a listen because they just want to see me as a basketball player and that’s fine.”
#PressPlay below to stream Substance Abuse by Iman.
#PressNext below to view more images of the baller
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NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 26: NBA basketball player Iman Shumpert attends the “A Year In A New York Minute” photo exhibition at Canoe Studios on September 26, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)
This week Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED is back for another juicy episode, as our favorite hosts, Jason Lee, and Giovanni are joined by Ta’kari Lee Christie.
Ta’Kari Lee’s strained relationship with her mother Jackie Christie became a topic of conversation among the women on “Basketball Wives” and with the release of her tell-all book, we got Ta’kari first hand to open about her relationship with her mother.
Ta’Kari reveals that she has a very close relationship with Jackie’s mother, Cora, and she says that while her mother was somewhat in her life, her primary caretaker was always her grandmother. Ta’Kari explains that a lot of her issues with her mother stem from how she mom portrayed her grandmother in the media, and it was not when she was at her best.
As our show goes on, Ta’Kari shares that she has a speech impediment triggered from being 70% deaf in her left ear and 30% deaf in the right. She cites her speech impediment as a reason she struggled communicating with her mother. She adds that she struggled with depression and even contemplated ending her life.
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Powerhouse 2018 – if you missed out, we’ve got you covered!
While heading out to San Bernardino’s Glen Helen Amphitheater Saturday (May 12), Hollywood Unlocked hit the scene to exclusively hit the carpet and pit to capture the hottest moments with your favorite artists and personalities over at Power 106 LA’s Powerhouse 2018.
In addition to N.E.R.D.; Nipsey Nussle;Logic; Miguel; A$AP Ferg; De La Ghetto; Yo Gotti; Lil Jon; Tech N9NE; DJ Felli Fel; LA Leakers; 24HRS; Super Duper Kyle; G Perico; DJ Carnage; Lil Dicky; Mozzy; Saweetie; and Tinashe; special guests included Ty Dolla $ign; O.T. Genesis; Too$hort;E-40; Jayden Smith; Dom Kennedy;Roddy Ricch, and more.
As Nipsey closed out the show, proudly repping for his city of Los Angeles, performing a couple tracks from his latest album ‘Victory Lap,’ Miguel performed ballads like “Adorn, ” “Come Over & Chill” and more, while confirming that a Spanish album is in the works.
Also hitting the New at 2 and Powerhouse Main stages were: Phora, Cozz, A.Chal, UnoTheActivist and Karol G.
In addition to Pharrell of N.E.R.D., Logic also pulled fans on stage to help sing lyrics and dance in front of the hundreds of guests, as Lil Dicky gave a lucky fan a lap dance in boxers! See it below!
The party has returned for weekend two! Returning for a second weekend in Indio, CA, the 2018 Coachella Music and Arts Festival lit the city up once more, leading up to Friday night’s headliner The Weeknd. In addition to the many art shows going on concurrently with the many performances across the compound, weekend two, … Read more
This week Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED is back for another juicy episode, as our favorite hosts, Jason Lee, Melyssa Ford and Giovanni are joined by Miss Lawrence!
Lawrence Washington AKA “Miss Lawrence” first rose to fame as the confidante and hairstylist for Sheree Whitfield on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Atlanta.” Now retired, the proud owner of his own self-titled salon in Buckhead, Georgia, her celebrity clientele included Jennifer Holiday, Ciara, and Serena Williams. Miss Lawrence’s unique style and fearless tenacity can also be seen on Fashion Queens and did we mention his recurring role on “Star”.
Miss Lawrence reveals how it all began at RHOA and the reason why she left the show, from the drama between the women to all the tea about their hair, she says it all!
Her career has taken her beyond the entertainment world, and straight to the White House! She even shares a special moment where Obama was dancing right beside her at a party! Can’t say we aren’t jealous!
You don’t want to miss this episode! #PressPlay above to find out what Miss Lawrence would do if someone came to her with crazy edges!
Hollywood Unlocked takes you behind the scenes as we honor rapper Gucci Mane at the Swisher Sweets Spark Awards hosted at the London West Hollywood in Beverly Hills.
The Artist Project by Swisher Sweets honors people who exemplify passion through their artistic endeavors and generate a spark within the music industry.
Many celebrity guests shared the red carpet to show support and celebrate the Swisher Sparks Awards, their honorees, and their artists- including celebrity favorites such as Fetty Wap, Lola Monroe, Hennessy Carolina, Jason Lee, Miss Nikki Baby, and Chanel West Coast!
John Miller, Senior Vice President of sales and marketing for Swisher Sweets, presented Gucci Mane with the award after the celebratory toast. Gucci Mane’s wife, Keyshia Ka’Oir, was present to support him throughout the event, and she looked amazing as always!
Congratulations to Gucci Mane and #PressPlay above to find out what Fetty Wap revealed about all of his new “blessings”!
This week Hollywood Unlocked UNCENSORED is back for another juicy episode, as our favorite hosts, Jason Lee, Melyssa Ford and Giovanni get things heated with S&M confessions!
It couldn’t be more uncensored than starting your day off with some S&M talk, and Giovanni’s preference is tying a girl up with some special Home depot rope! It doesn’t stop there, he reveals he likes to tie both boobs up so the blood doesn’t circulate! Talk about weird fetishes!
Jason isn’t a fan of bondage, but Melyssa is back on it with her ‘leg irons’, where you lie on your back with your legs and arms are chained to each other……and she said she just ordered a spreader bar. Are all of these acts covered by insurance?!
It’s all going left, you do not want to miss this reckless episode as it goes beyond S&M and Gio has no idea what’s in store for him!
Press play above to find out if Giovanni would take a chance with TS Madison and stay tuned for our next show!
Professional snowboarder, skateboarder, musician and three-time Olympic gold medalist Shaun White hosted his annual Air + Style festival, which merged sports, music and art this past weekend ( March 3 and 4) at DTLA’s Exposition Park.
While one side of the park titled “Winter” held a snow-covered ramp, vendors/stands and a performance stage (seeing acts like Zedd, Cashmere Cat, and more); the opposing side, “Summer,” housed another performance stage (seeing acts like Gucci Mane, DRAM, Tinashe and more), vendors and stands, and a skateboarding park; with its ramps plaster with its skaters artwork.
The 31-year-old superstar sportsman proudly wore his Olympic gold medal as he signed merchandise and hung out around the festival, telling the LA Times,
“The connection between sports and music has always been there. It was just my thing to make it a little more blatant – having bands on top of the staging area for the ramps, DJs doing their gigs during the snowboard competition, things that really bring them together.”
Additionally, White explains that the fest, birthed in 2015, will soon see expansion across the globe
Despite the bit of rain that hit the fest and its eventgoers, the party kept raging throughout the weekend; with tons of food and drink vendors on-site and other fun activities to get into in between competitions and musical performances.
The series, based on the murders of Hip-Hop heavyweights Tupac Shakur (Marcc Rose) and Biggie Smalls (Wavyy Jonez), chronicles the dual police 2006 and 1997 investigations of Detective Greg Kading (Josh Duhamel) and Detective Russell Poole (Jimmi Simpson), respectively.
Joining the carpet were the aforementioned, plus: HU’s Jason Lee and Giovanni Watson (as Suge Knight‘s friend Reggie White Jr.); Bokeem Woodbine (as Officer Daryn Dupree); Anthony Hemingway (Director); Dominic Santana (as Suge Knight); Mopreme Shakur (Tupac’s brother); Regina King and more.
Additionally, the series ordered on May 12, 2017 is directed by Emmy winning director and executive producer Anthony Hemingway; along with Mark Taylor, under their Hemingway-Taylor production company.
Also, production credits Kyle Long as writer of the pilot and co-executive producer.
In addition, Greg Kading also serves as co-executive producer; who in real life led multiple law-enforcement task forces investigating the murders and authored the book Murder Rap: The Untold Story of Biggie Smalls & Tupac Shakur Murder Investigations.
#PressPlay above to view the red carpet coverage and #PressNext below for more images from the series premiere of Unsolved: The Murders of Tupac & The Notorious B.I.G.
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Dominic Santana at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Giovanni Watson at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Dominic Santana at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Mopreme Shakur at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Wavyy Jonez at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
Anthony Hemingway at the ‘Unsolved’ Series Premiere
On the heels of the insurmountable success of Marvel’s box office hit ‘Black Panther,’ BET Networks along with creator Jeff Friday hosted the 2018 American Black Film Festival (ABFF) Honors to highlight Hollywood’s African-descending trailblazers and overall, its multicultural camaraderie.
In addition to its creator, hitting the carpet with Hollywood Unlocked were the show’s host Cedric The Entertainer; and honorees: Ava DuVernay; Tiffany Haddish; Omari Hardwick and Billy Dee Williams; along with classic TV tribute honorees of ‘Martin:’ Martin Lawrence, Carl Anthony Payne, Tichina Arnold and Tisha Campbell-Martin.
Furthermore, Black Excellence showed up and showed out so much that host Cedric The Entertainer entered the stage with the introduction as “actor, comedian and original King of Wakanda;” and followed it up with:
“I am your host, Chadwick Boseman….It looks like the Nigerian Oscars up in here.”
Additionally, at the honors DuVernay received the Industry Visionary Award, Williams with the Hollywood Legacy Award, Hardwick with Distinguished ABFF Alumni Award and Haddish with the Rising Star Award.
Also, the American Black Film Festival stemming Honors show also gave away awards for Movie of the Year and Television Show of the Year, in both Comedy and Drama genres.
For more than two decades the ABFF has illuminated and beared excellence in independent Black cinema; in premiering and supporting the work and many careers of today’s much successful artists.
