Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal caused controversy back in 2005 with their film “Brokeback Mountain” & Ledger apparently didn’t see their roles as a punchline. Brokeback Mountain is a film that, even 15 years after it was released, is a polarizing piece of art. The Ang Lee-directed film was an adaptation of a 1997 short story, and the premise of two cowboys who carry out a clandestine romance. The title characters were portrayed by Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath Ledger, and while the movie is something that is still joked about today, Gyllenhaal recently revealed that Ledger didn’t see his work of art...
Lousiana police officers wanted the residents of the Arcadia Parish to know that the curfew was in effect, so they decided to sound the “Purge” alarm. In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, there have been jokes and memes about The Purge. The series of Purge films are all about a 12 hour period where all crime is legal. No emergency or medical services are available, so people stalk the streets and break into homes looking for trouble. The premise of the films struck fear in some fans that one day life will imitate art, and Arcadia, Louisiana residents thought their time...
Kevin Hart hasn’t shared new music from Chocolate Droppa lately, so he’s back to “give the people what they asked for.” Get ready for some “real rap raw.” It’s been quite a while since we’ve received new music from Chocolate Droppa, also known as Kevin Hart. The comedian first introduced us to his musically-inclined alter ego years ago and even made a splash in the industry with a mixtape. However, as Hart became increasingly busy with his rising film career, production company, YouTube series, and stand-up specials, Chocolate Droppa took a back seat. Mike Coppola / Staff / Getty...
Lil Nas X made waves when he shared that he was gay, but coming out to the world was never apart of his plan. His coming out story was one for the history books as there aren’t many chart-topping, record-breaking rappers who openly admit to being homosexual. As much as Lil Nas X has relished in being an icon for others who share similar obstacles, the young rapper revealed that “coming out” wasn’t apart of his plans. “The honest truth is, I planned to die with the secret,” he shared with The Guardian. “But that changed when I became...
Rich The Kid and Lil Uzi Vert traded disses for some time before ending their beef, and now Adam22 is shedding light on their past rift. Once upon a time, Rich The Kid and Lil Uzi Vert were at odds. Prior to announcing last year that their beef has been put to rest, the artists were going at each other in videos, during live shows, and anywhere they were able to take verbal jabs at one another. Why these two were going so hard remained a mystery, but Adam22 revealed to Vlad TV that it all stemmed from Rich wanting...
O.T. Genasis has challenged 21 Savage to an R&B battle & he kicked things off with a Mariah Carey favorite. He’s back at it. Jacquees may have sparked controversy after crowning himself the King of R&B, but O.T. Genasis is quickly coming for the title. The rapper has kicked up a bit of dust of his own after feuding with Keyshia Cole over his Crip remix to her song “Love.” When Keyshia publicly shared that she wasn’t a fan of the tune and criticized Genasis for not speaking to her before creating his track, he snapped back. The dispute wasn’t...
Tori Spelling is out here on her hustle as she’s reportedly charging $95 for fans to have a private IG Live with her, complete with selfies. The COVID-19 quarantine has put a dent in millions of pockets, and folks are attempting to continue making money by any means necessary. Many celebrities are using their platforms to help raise money for COVID-19 relief efforts, including Lady Gaga who reportedly amassed $35 million dollars in charitable funds. H.E.R. paid her musicians and employees their salaries for the next few months to help them get by. Erykah Badu is hosting $1 and $2 live...
Chuck D recalled both Tupac Shakur & Naughty By Nature’s Treach being bag carriers for Digital Underground & Queen Latifah, respectively. It’s always nice to hear a bit of hip hop history, and this story comes courtesy of Public Enemy icon Chuck D. He’s recently made headlines over his hoax-non-hoax with Flavor Flav, revealing to People’s Party with Talib Kweli that their recent Bernie Sanders controversy wasn’t real. Also during the talk with Talib Kweli’s podcast, Chuck revealed a few tales about the early days of Tupac Shakur and Naughty By Nature rapper Treach, and how they began as good...
Remy Ma revealed that a female artist was speaking negatively about her, but she wouldn’t share who it was. Who has beef with Remy Ma? New York rappers Remy Ma and Fat Joe linked up on Instagram Live recently, and while the pair of best friend were passing the quarantine time, Remy revealed that she’d learned that she had a new foe. Hip hop fans have bore witness to Remy’s longstanding beefs with Nicki Minaj and Foxy Brown, but this new mystery person was allegedly someone she didn’t see coming. Bennett Raglin / Stringer / Getty Images Remy told...
John Legend comes from a faith-filled family that includes pastors, but as Easter Sunday approaches, he begs the public to stay home. This is slated to be the most interesting Easter in decades. In a non-quarantined world, Easter Sunday would see millions of people making their way to their prospectives houses of worship, but under a quarantine, people are being advised, if not outrightly told, not to gather together. However, church leaders are attempting to bypass these ordinances that have been set in place for the health and safety of citizens. Some leaders have called for drive-in services where...